Components for catering technology

With automation and low-maintenance solutions in the catering industry

Successful catering technology solves problems encountered in the modern catering industry. Staff shortages, differences in the quality of dishes due to constant staff changes and an increasing number of customer requests are posing ever greater challenges for the catering industry. Innovative automation solutions that offer customers a unique taste and entertainment experience are in demand. Whether in coffee machines, cooking robots or bread baking stations, there are a lot of movements and bearings here, which is why the use of motion plastics is in great demand. The components are lubrication-free - an important criterion in food processing. They are low-wear and their service life can be calculated online...

Our products are used in...

Bakery technology
Coffee machines ▼
Catering automation ▼

User reports from the catering technology sector

Products for the kitchen robotics of the future

With artificial intelligence and automation, a robot prepares healthy and tasty dishes according to your wishes. The RoboEatz kitchen uses the innovative motion plastics from igus, which are ideal for food processing and require no lubrication.

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Espresso machine with lubrication-free components

Lead screw axes and stepper motors ensure lubrication-free electrical adjustment of the drip tray. This results in a maintenance-free and dirt-resistant system that can also withstand high temperatures.

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Slewing ring bearing in your personal street barista robot

It conjures up a fresh and customised coffee with robotics. The coffee robot benefits from the robust and lubrication-free motion plastics from igus, which are responsible for the rotary movement of the dispensing arm and the robot's power supply.

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Components for coffee machines

Whether selecting beans, grinding, brewing or pouring - with coffee machines you can carry out all these steps automatically. Coffee machines prepare flavoured coffee according to your preferences, which you can order at the touch of a button or via an app. Our coffee machine components guarantee the optimum function and longevity of your appliances.

The rotary and linear movements in these applications are achieved with our lubrication-free, low-maintenance and cost-effective bearings, lead screw drives and gears.

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Components for catering automation

From selecting ingredients to preparing and serving food and drinks - with kitchen automation**(food service automation**), all of these activities can be carried out by machines. Room linear robots take ingredients from the shelf and cooking robots process them. Barista robots brew and serve fresh coffee. Delta robots assemble a burger using pick & place.

The rotary, swivelling and linear movements in all these processes are ensured with our cost-effective, maintenance-free bearings, gearboxes and low-cost robotic components.

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