With the exponential advancement of integrated technologies for enhancing the industrial and robotics sector, the search for tools with specialized options for the sector has become increasingly frequent. With this in mind, igus®, a global leader in motion solutions, created the platform RBTX.com, where users and suppliers of low-cost robotic components can easily and quickly come together.
For many small and medium-sized companies, the assurance that automation will work in their application is essential for year-round planning. Thus, the platform was developed to bring together various suppliers and deliver a complete automation project to the customer. This way, they don’t have to worry about searching and quoting different components from various suppliers.
Initially, igus® launched the first international model of the marketplace in partnership with 16 industrial partners from the company’s home country, Germany. On the site, manufacturers can open new sales channels for specialized products, featuring important references in the segment.
With igus® technology, in addition to facilitating the connection between sellers and customers, the products offered prove to be effective and provide high financial returns: Today, there are over 100 suppliers available on the platform, and 95% of the listed products are considered low-cost, priced below €12,000 (approximately R$73,000).
“The proposal is to add value by providing an integrated service of specification, validation, and expertise, efficiently solving the customer’s problems—all in one place,” comments Marcelo Pimenta, CEO of igus® Brazil.
Another possibility that the RBTX platform offers is the option to request tests before investing. Under the “test before invest” concept, the company tests your application according to all specified parameters and provides a feasibility statement for your automation process, along with an offer for acquiring the complete solution. Over 10,000 tests have already been conducted in this format, ensuring ROI for customers within 3 to 12 months.
The site also allows for customer advisory projects. To date, over 3,000 have been completed, along with free feasibility studies conducted in 29 customer test areas worldwide.
“Providing our users with the best technology in the sector is one of our top priorities. By offering a platform to unify the sale of specialized products and consultations specifically designed for the sector, we can optimize relationships between key figures and play a fundamental role in an ever-growing market,” concludes the executive.
