YES - Young Engineers Support program

Young Engineers Support (YES) is an initiative of igus designed to assist students and lecturers in their projects. igus is a researcher, developer and producer of a vast range of motion plastics such as high-performance polymer-plain bearings and energy chain systems. With over 60 years of experience and operating in more than 80 countries, we are happy to support you.

Student support

If you're a student and need assistance with a specific project or coursework advice, we can help you by providing free samples relevant to your project, expert advise from our engineers, catalogues, and marketing services such as a press release or social media collaboration.

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Lecturer support

If you are a member of staff within schools, colleges or universities, we can help you support your students through specialist advice, free samples and the opportunity to collaborate on marketing content such as press releases, blogs or social media posts.

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News from the world of yes

Catch up on the latest news from university marketing:

University students complete innovative satellite docking simulator

A group of students at Southampton University showcased their innovative master’s project at the Southampton design show. Student Dominic Soltau and his team, supervised by researchers Dr Alex Wittig and Dr Sergio Araujo-Estrada, have created a Satellite Docking and Orbital Rendezvous Motion simulator (project STORM)

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Cambridge students gear up for another season of electric boat innovation

The Riviera Racing team made significant strides in the 2025 season with their newly developed vessel, Aurora. Focused on creating a boat that was more robust, modular, and performance-driven, igus supplied lightweight, lubrication-free plain bearings in the rope-pulley steering system which enabled responsive handling while reducing weight.

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Formula Student team relies on igus® cables for its triumphant all-electric car

“These achievements by our team would not have been possible but for the generous support of igus over the past few seasons,” says D’souza. “We look forward to another successful year of progression within the team and are glad to hear that igus is willing to support us next season.”

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