igus says Y.E.S. to FIRST teams...

...FIRST teams say Y.E.S. to success!

igus® is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2008 FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Igus encourages participants to contact the company for answers to technical questions or to request additional products.

Have a question for igus? Read some of the frequently asked questions from FIRST teams. Don't see the information you're looking for? Contact Courtney Toomey via e-mail at ctoomey@igus.com with your inquiry.

igus would like to learn more about your FIRST robot and experiences with its products! Once the FIRST season has concluded, please tell igus your FIRST story by submitting the questionnaire included in your kit of parts or download it here! Specifics about your team's robot and experiences at the competitions will be posted in the student projects section of the Y.E.S. website.

Q. I want to request additional products for my team's FIRST robot. Do I have to pay for extra igus components?
A. No. Any additional products requested that was included in your kit of parts will be donated free of charge. Just fill out the FIRST Sample Request Form and someone from the Y.E.S. Program will contact you.

Q. Is there a place where I can find prices for the igus components in the FIRST kit for cost accounting purposes?
A. Yes. View a complete pricing list for a breakdown of the retail cost for each item included in the:
2008 kits of parts - e-mail Courtney Toomey for a quote, if needed.
2007 kit of parts
2006 kit of parts

Q. If I request additional igus products, different from those in the kit of parts, does my team have to pay for them?
A. Yes. Due to the excited, enthusiastic, yet overwhelming number of requests from FIRST teams, igus had to alter its policy regarding its product donation to teams. For all future competitions, igus will only be able to donate additional quanitites of the products included in the igus kit distributed to FIRST teams.

Q. Can I request additional copies of the igus Product Data Guide for my teammates?
A. Yes. Click here to download the most recent igus Product Data Guide. You will need Acrobat Reader to view this document.

Q. What if I am unsure about what igus product would be best for my FIRST robot?
A. If you need technical assistance, you can either contact an igus design technician (800) 521-2747 who will be able to answer all your questions or review an informational presentation presented by igus at a FIRST Workshop by clicking here.

Q. How long will it take for my team to receive an order from igus?
A. Standard shipping applies to all orders, so please allow 5-7 business days for delivery. Expedited shipping can be requested, but teams will have to have a UPS account number or credit card to absorb the cost.