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.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Focus
Robot
Technology
CEO
Product
Revenue
Financial stage
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
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Where igus's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Frank Blase CEOreported, not verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for igus.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operated deployments (1)
- igus ReBeLGlobal
Operator customers (1)
- igus1 deployment
Recent coverage
igus in third-party press
Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Review status verifiedVerifiedJun 19, 2026
unreviewed -> reverified
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
igus® ReBel® service robot
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
igus ReBeL low-cost automation cobot
- Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
Common questions
- 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, Automata, Codian Robotics.
- 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.
- 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 36% 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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-15
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for igus.Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning igus from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
From marine plastic to mobility: igus presents an e-bike made of recycled plastic for the first time
igus is presenting an electrified version of the low-maintenance igus:bike made from recycled fishing nets July 14th, 2026 – igus continues to drive forward the vision of…
Shore Power Is a System: Lessons Learned from Implementation
Across North America, ports are moving from planning to execution on shore power at an unprecedented pace. Driven by emissions mandates, community expectations, and fleet…
RBTX Launches New Online Shopping Experience for Customers
Customers on RBTX.com can now add components to their cart for purchase, or build a complete system with guaranteed compatibility February 11, 2026 – The RBTX robotics…
238 chainflex® cables certified for use in dry cleanrooms
igus becomes the first supplier to qualify halogen-free chainflex® TPE cables for IPA dry cleanroom classes 4 and 5 November 27, 2025 – The number of dry cleanrooms worldwide is…
ReBeLMove Pro: modular robot platform for logistics, assembly and handling
Autonomous mobile robot from igus promises simple configuration with flexible superstructures and easy commissioning Pressure in terms of costs and efficiency demands a lot from…
4-year guarantee on reliable performance: New chainflex cables for stage technology
Durable, Cost-effective, and Discreet: igus® introduces the CFSPECIAL.381 series—engineered to meet the unique demands of dynamic theater and stage equipment. October 15, 2025 –…
igus Celebrates 40 Years in the U.S. and Receives Key to the City of East Providence
East Providence, RI, November 18, 2025 – igus, Inc., a global leader in motion plastics and sustainable manufacturing solutions, marked a major milestone this week as it…
Igus opens lead screw manufacturing facility in East Providence
Igus Bearings Inc., a company specializing in motion plastics technology, has announced the opening of a 110,000-square-foot lead screw manufacturing facility in East Providence,…
Family Business with a Vision: igus Named Finalist for the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
Recognized for innovation, customer commitment, and a sustainable approach, igus is among the nominees for the prestigious Ernst & Young honor. September 18, 2025 – Despite…
igus® Wins “Maritime Innovator of the Year” Award for Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) System
14 October, 2025 – igus®, a leading global manufacturer of motion plastics, was presented with the “Maritime Innovator of the Year” award for its innovative igus Mobile Shore…
igus reaches one-billion mark in sales and increases active customers by 5%
igus reports €1.105 billion in sales for 2024, with 277 new lubrication-free motion plastics products and 5% customer growth.
Low-cost humanoid robot built on proven AMR-based design
igus unveils Iggy Rob, its first humanoid robot designed for industrial production, service environments, and transport tasks.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/igus.md
- RSS feed: /companies/igus/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/d9308f66-5933-48e1-b84b-c458f15d2168
- Revision history: /companies/igus/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- ATI Industrial Automation2 models
- Dexterity2 models
- Automata1 model
- Codian Robotics1 model
- Oxipital AI1 model
- Rainbow Robotics1 model
Video
Overview of igus as a worldwide leader in motion plastics and robotics.
The ReBeL cobot by igus — a lightweight, cost-effective robotic solution for business automation.
Reality vs attention
igus draws attention at the 77th percentile but verifies reality at the 30th percentile among manipulator robots. Hype Gap +46.7, 1st widest among manipulator robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 23, 2026