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2006-09-08 Press Release

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Igus second sponsorship of BEST Robotics Competition

The 14th annual BEST Robotics Competition kicks of this month at BEST hub locations nationwide with Igus embarking on its second national product sponsorship.

This year’s BEST* (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition marks the second year for igus* Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain Systems*, Chainflex* continuous-flex cable and iglide* plastic bearings, as the sole nationwide product sponsor for the event.

BEST Inc., a non-profit, volunteer organization, aims to inspire middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in science- and engineering-based robotics competition — an aspiration closely shared by igus. Through its Y.E.S. (Young Engineers Support) Program, igus donates products to engineering curriculums and competitions such as BEST in order to foster the mechanical design ideas of students and educate them about the merits and benefits of plastic components.
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For the 2005 competition, igus supplied each BEST team, more than 720, with a consumable parts kit that included various machinery and motion control components. This year, students will have the opportunity to use many of the same products, with some additions. This year’s kit includes:

• E-Z Energy Chain* cable carriers;
• DryLin* N linear guide systems;
• igubal* flange, pillow block and rod end bearings; and
• DryLin S aluminum shafting.

igus Y.E.S. (Young Engineers Support) Program. Click Go for High resolution image. photo: igus

BEST participants also will find one-page application examples in this year’s igus kit. The examples are designed to give the students a better understanding of how and where igus products are used. Examples range from farm equipment to meat conveyers to a student-manufactured ice-cutting machine.

“BEST Robotics is pleased to have igus on board as a national sponsor for the second year,” said Janne Ackerman, president of BEST. “At every event last season, it was easy to see how igus’ contribution heightened the caliber of the competition. The igus components created excitement among the participants by providing new design options and the opportunity to be even more creative. Igus and BEST share a common goal—to encourage a love of engineering and technology among students—and we look forward to working together toward that objective in the future.”

Student teams will unveil their finished robots at local events across the U.S. starting in October, with the best of the best advancing to one of three regional events in Ala., Ark. and Texas. The only information made public about this year’s game challenge is a two-word teaser — “Laundry Quandary.” To ensure that each team begins the season on an even playing field, BEST will not announce the complete challenge until after all kick-off events have concluded in late September.

* BEST is a registered trademark of BEST Inc. and * igus, E-Z Energy Chain, DryLin , igubal, Energy Chain Systems, Chainflex and iglide are registered trademarks of igus Inc.

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