motion plastics for automation in the catering industry

robolink RL-DP for automated slush ice dispensing
As a highlight at the next trade show stand or in your restaurant, the robolink RL-DP can now also automatically dispense slush ice. The robot grips the cups with the help of a soft gripper. This automated output system does not require any programming knowledge or a great deal of time. The user-friendly igus Robot Control can be ordered with optional gripper arm robot. You can programme your application idea in advance free of charge with the igus® Robot Control software!

Automated beverage dispensing with the robolink bar robot
Need a little help behind the counter? Our robolink bar robot is not only a highlight for bar guests or visitors at your trade show stand, but also functions as a completely automated dispensing system. For this application, a robolink DP articulated arm robot was used together with the igus Robot Control system. 

Modular and hygienic egg breaking machine
The company JSL Solution Pte Ltd has developed a machine for breaking half-boiled eggs. The machine can crack and distribute the eggs at the touch of a button, ensuring the freshness of the eggs. The egg is automatically transported from a tray to the cooking plate and separated. The empty egg shells are then transported to a separate compartment.
The maintenance-free and lubrication-free components are suitable for food applications with the highest hygiene requirements.

Lubrication-free linear axes in automated cocktail mixer
With the “CocktailAvenue”, a start-up company in Friedrichshafen has invented a completely new way of mixing cocktails: a machine takes over this task. Automation technology thus opens up a new, exotic area of application. Also included: drive systems and energy chains from igus.

Maintenance-free dosing of mixed drinks
This participant is showing a completely new product in our manus competition: a fully automatic cocktail machine. At the touch of a button, “The Qube” mixes cocktails and long drinks from up to 12 bottles.

drylin spherical insert bearings in the bartender robot
A robot that replaces the bartender at a house party: that's the idea behind Barobot, developed by two inventors and founders of a Polish start-up. The vending machine can independently produce 1,000 cocktails from 12 bottles. For the transport carriage, which glides on a steel rod and moves the glass to the bottles, the developers were looking for a bearing with as little play as possible that is quiet, food-safe and cost-effective. Conventional metal ball bearings were not satisfactory. At igus, the perfect solution was found in drylin linear spherical insert bearing ...

robolink RL-DP operates a coffee machine with touch display
New from our customer testing area: for a customer application, a 5-axis robot robolink RL-DP was used to operate a coffee machine as a test. The challenge was not only transporting coffee cups to the machine, but also operating the coffee machine's touch display.

Fully automatic barista system mounted maintenance-free with iglidur PRT
If you cannot find an experienced barista, MyAppCafé has the answer: a fully automatic coffee robot that individually prepares top-quality coffee in seconds. A core element of this machine is the removal unit and its bearing support. This is where an igus PRT-04 slewing ring bearing is used. It ensures smooth movement and years of maintenance-free operation.