Marketplace platform offers low-cost products for the industrial sector.

With the exponential advancement in the use of integrated technologies to enhance the industrial and robotics sector, the demand for specialized tools for this sector has become increasingly frequent. Considering this, igus®, the global leader in motion solutions, has created the platform RBTX.coma platform where users and suppliers of low-cost robotic components can easily and quickly connect. 

For many small and medium-sized businesses, the assurance that automation will work as intended is essential for annual planning. Therefore, the platform was developed to aggregate various suppliers and deliver a complete automation project to the client. This way, the client does not need to concern themselves with finding and quoting different components from various suppliers.

Initially, igus® inaugurated the first international model of marketplace Working with 16 industrial partners in the company's home country, Germany, the site allows manufacturers to open new sales channels for specialized products, with important segment references. 

With igus® technology, not only is connection between sellers and customers facilitated, but the available products also prove effective and yield a high financial return. Today, there are over 100 suppliers available on the platform, and 95% of the listed products are considered low-cost, falling below €12,000 (approximately R$73,000).  

The proposal is to add value by providing an integrated service of specification, validation, and expertise"solving customer problems efficiently—all in one place," comments Marcelo Pimenta, CEO of igus® Brazil.

Another possibility offered by the RBTX platform is the ability to request tests before investing. Under the "test before invest" concept, the company tests your application according to all reported parameters and provides a viability statement for your automation process, along with an offer to acquire the complete solution. More than 10,000 tests have already been performed in this format, ensuring a return on investment (ROI) between 3 and 12 months for clients. 

The site also allows for client consulting projects. Currently, over 3,000 have been completed, in addition to free feasibility studies created in 29 client testing areas around the world. 

"Providing our users with the best technology in the industry 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 optimize relationships between key figures and play a crucial role in a constantly growing market," concludes the executive.