igus
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Cologne, Germany · Est. 1964 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies igus: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
igus is a German motion plastics company founded in 1964 by Gunter Blase in Cologne, developing self-lubricating components for robotics and automation. Its ReBeL cobot uses lubrication-free plastic components, and the company reached EUR 1.105 billion in sales.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for igus.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is igus?
igus is a German motion plastics company founded in 1964 by Gunter Blase in Cologne, developing self-lubricating components for robotics and automation. Its ReBeL cobot uses lubrication-free plastic components, and the company reached EUR 1.105 billion in sales.
What does igus make?
igus has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: igus ReBeL (igus builds physical robots).
Who competes with igus?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to igus building in the same form factors include ATI Industrial Automation, Dexterity, RightHand Robotics, Robotiq.
Who is the CEO of igus?
Frank Blase is the ceo of igus, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is igus headquartered?
igus is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
Where does igus operate robots?
igus operates 1 verified deployment, including at Global.
How many robots has igus deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified igus deployment on record at sites including Global. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is igus a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, igus ranks in roughly the top 39% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was igus founded?
igus was founded in 1964.
Is igus safe?
igus has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.