igus GmbH, a plastics specialist, introduces a groundbreaking app leveraging AI to unveil the optimization possibilities of motion plastics across more than 450 applications within seconds. The innovative product search app, igusGO, simplifies the process of enhancing machine performance.

Users can effortlessly capture a photo of their application and surroundings, allowing igusGO intelligence to recommend suitable products, such as those promoting lubrication-free design. This app goes beyond that, revealing additional opportunities for advancing machine technology and reducing costs.

Finding the right products can be very time-consuming and a real time sink during the design process, especially when there is a wide range of products on the market. To help customers find the right components for their application in a playful way, igus has developed the igusGO app. Customers can use the app to discover the potential of igus products in their application and thus improve their design. The lubrication- and maintenance-free machine elements made of lightweight, high-performance plastics not only extend service life but also reduce costs.

Working with the app is as easy as winking. Users take a photo of their application. igusGO uses AI to determine the object and shows possible application options of igus products in the machine or plant. To do this, the AI uses data from igus projects the customer has already implemented on comparable machines and components. With one click, the app user receives more information about the plain bearings, linear technology or energy chain, and can then order the product immediately in the igus shop or else have the expected product service life in the machine displayed beforehand. “Many of our customers are not aware of just how many application options there are for all our products. Therefore, we developed the igusGO app. It’s an addition to our service offer and available 24/7,” explains Frank Blase, CEO, igus.

igusGO’s intelligence continues to grow every day

Over 450 different applications are already in the app’s brain, and more are added every day. From coffee machines to bottling plants to aeroplanes to bucket wheel excavators. “The igusGO app is intended to be a source of inspiration. At the same time, we want to open the app to a community where everyone can participate and share their projects with others,” says Blase. “If the app does not recognize an application, the user can report it to us immediately. We’ll respond within 24 hours and point out any opportunities for improvement.”

In the last few months, the first beta testers have already convinced themselves of igusGO and suggested improvements. The app is available in German and English for both Android and IOS and as a web version. In the next configuration level, igus also plans to integrate an AI chatbot that can answer users’ questions.

igus also uses AI for product recognition

igus is now also using AI for the spare-parts business of its energy chains. “With our product recognition, we want to help all employees in companies order spare parts really quickly,” says Peter Wirth, Head - Digital Sales & Marketing, igus. Here, too, the principle is simple: users can just take a photo of the chain using the product recognition app. The AI trained by igus recognises the corresponding model from almost 50 e-chain series. One click takes users to the online shop, where they can order their new chain in the desired length, without having to carry out a time-consuming search for the last purchase order.

For more information: www.igus.in