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As the world’s population grows and urban areas expand, growing food traditionally is becoming more and more challenging. Food producers have adapted to these conditions by growing fruits, vegetables and other crops in cities on vertically inclined surfaces – a practice known as vertical farming (or, indoor farming).  The machines used in vertical farms must be equipped with components that are suitable for highly sensitive environments. igus® offers a wide range of FDA-compliant automation solutions that enable cost-effective vertical farming and offer a fast return on investment. igus® components are also maintenance-free, self-lubricating, and resistant to dirt, dust and corrosion.

Benefits:

  • Saves space by freeing up traditional agricultural areas
  • Harvest throughout the year
  • Independent and flexible
  • Low transportation and storage costs
  • Saves water due to closed cycles
  • No maintenance or external lubrication required
  • No contamination
  • Resistance to dirt, dust and corrosion
  • Fast ROI due to cost-effective automation components
  • FDA compliance

Vertical farming products and solutions from igus®

Delta pick-and-place robot

delta pick and place robot
  • Reach of up to 700mm
  • Precise positioning due to motors with encoders
  • If required, pre-assembled with transport frame or installation kit
  • Payload of up to 5kg
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robolink® robotic arms

robolink® robotic arm
  • Very lightweight and cost-effective
  • Design and simulate online
  • Choose between ready-to-use complete system and individual solution

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drylin® Gantry linear robots

XYZ gantry
  • Consists of linear actuators for xyz linear motions.
  • Assembly kits with defined stroke lengths
  • Eco linear robots for beginners
  • Ability to be customized for specific applications
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e-chain® Micro Flizz®

Micro Flizz
  • Guides power, data and media
  • Pre-assembled modular system
  • Compact and quiet alternative to busbars
  • Travels up to 100m at up to 6 m/s
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Guidelok slimline vertical system

guidelok slimline
  • Guide trough for vertical applications, especially storage and retrieval units
  • Significantly more cost-effective than complete housing
  • Fast and safe assembly with clip-on guide rails
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drylin® linear bearings and slides

Vertical farm
  • For positioning tasks
  • Dry-running operation
  • Maintenance-free and resistant to external influences
  • Predictable service life
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Vertical farming & indoor agricultural applications with igus® products

indoor mushroom farm

FDA-compliant energy chains in mushroom-harvesting system

Reliable and hygienic cable guidance with regular sterilization using 80°C steam

Axis Technology and Development Ltd has developed a harvesting system for mushrooms that can handle several process steps in the harvesting process. Due to its FDA conformity, the TH3 energy chain was used for the energy supply.

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    • Aeroponics Garden

    Cable guidance for spray robots in greenhouses

    Increased yield with reduced space and costs

    CleanGreens (formerly CombaGroup) operates a unique aeroponic greenhouse for lettuce. Our E2/000 energy chain supplies the energy and media for this system.

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    • Superwurm

    Automation in worm breeding

    Reliability in vertical farming
    The Langhoff family breeds giant red worms for bait, animal food, and natural fertilizer. They use self-lubricating, maintenance-free igus® components for reliable operation in areas with water, soil and dirt.

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    • Indoor vertical farming

    No significant wear even after one year of constant operation
    Indoor gardening company Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) used drylin® linear bearings to ensure reliable operation. One year after the self-lubricating components were installed, inspectors could not detect any noticeable wear on the bearing shell.  (Click full screen for best viewing of the video)

    Crossbeam system in vertical farming

    Crossbeam system

    Maintenance-free components for irrigating plants
    Living Greens Farm irrigates plants in a vacant 43,000-square-foot warehouse. Maintenance-free igus® e-chains® are used to support their work.

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