Automation will continue to improve, people will continue to implement automation in new industries and in new ways as technologies improve, and automation will affect employment: these things are certain. However, there’s far less certainty about how exactly automation will affect employment. There are two popular opinions on the subject of automation and employment: Increased… Read more »

Humans make mistakes. It’s what we do. Some people are more prone to mistakes than others, and some mistakes have greater consequences, but occasional missteps are a normal part of life. This is one of the big selling points for automation; unlike humans, machines are precise, reliable, and consistent. However, we can’t forget the times… Read more »

Getting a replacement part for your Indramat motion control system seems like it would be fairly straightforward. You just track down the product number and order a new one, right? That’s the gist of it, but there are a few things that can complicate the process. Replacing your drive, control, or servo motor with anything… Read more »

Some Indramat error codes are especially frustrating; they’re hard to clear, they’re difficult to diagnose, or both. However, some Indramat error codes are straightforward. There’s only one thing that can cause the fault, and there’s only on thing that you can do to fix the problem. Clearing Indramat fault F873 is a breeze. All you… Read more »

Webster’s dictionary defines adventure as, “an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks”. Some people enjoy a good adventure, while others do what they can to avoid it. Regardless of how you feel about adventure, there is a time and a place for it. Indramat repair should be a reliable and efficient process without surprises…. Read more »

There’s a stereotype about age and technology — the older you get, the less comfortable you are with doodads, gadgets, and thingamajigs. Who do you call if you’re having trouble setting up your WiFi network: the 16-year-old kid down the street or your 65-year-old retired neighbor? When you consider that younger demographics tend to be… Read more »

In the past, robots and machines could only do the things they were specifically programmed to to. Move from point A to point B. Repeat. Machine learning enables robots to learn from previous experiences. People typically talk about machine learning in the context of artificial intelligence and automated systems — the software side of things…. Read more »

“Out with the old, in with the new”  —it’s a great mantra for produce. It’s a terrible saying when it comes to motion control systems, however. Indramat motion control products are all legacy products. This means that they are no longer manufactured. However, you don’t have to replace your Indramat system just because it’s old…. Read more »

Let’s say you’re playing a game of basketball down at the park, and someone shouts, “brick” as you release your jump shot. Perhaps you’re in the middle of a heated Scrabble match, and your opponent scoffs and chuckles at every word you play. Maybe you’re participating in a baking competition and a rival baker says,… Read more »

While Indramat drives rarely fail, you may see Indramat drive errors from time to time. These fault and error codes indicate that there’s a problem somewhere in your system. Any number of things can cause these errors: incorrect parameters, a bad Indramat cable, worn out motor bearings, or a defective drive, just to name a… Read more »