One of the great things about Indramat drives is that they hardly ever fail. Indramat made some of the greatest motion control products the world has ever seen, and many of their systems still run reliably to this day. However, few people know how to service or troubleshoot Indramat drives because most operators don’t have… Read more »
Artificial intelligence is like many other tools. If used correctly, responsibly, and with purpose, it can do a lot of good. It can also do a lot of harm if used without care or consideration. We like to think of machines as being free of bias or partial judgement, as these are human tendencies. However,… Read more »
McKinsey Global Institute estimates that as many as a third of American jobs may disappear by 2030. People have feared automation’s effect on employment since machines were first used for manufacturing. We have found new types of work to replace the jobs lost to machines with each new breakthrough in automation. Today’s level of technology… Read more »
Indramat fault F277, or “Current Measurement Trim Wrong”, indicates a problem with your drive controller. Unlike other pesky Indramat errors that have several possible causes, there is one cause — and one remedial action — for Indramat F277 faults. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy to clear this error. You can’t troubleshoot this error… Read more »
Physical location matters in manuafacturing. The place where something is made can determine how much it is taxed or tariffed. It can reduce costs on production and shipping, which lowers costs for manufacturers and consumers. Goods can actually become different goods depending on the physical location of its origin; champagne becomes sparkling wine, bourbon becomes… Read more »
The caregiver profession is often included among occupations that are safe from automation. This is due to the fact that caregivers must possess traits and skills that are uniquely human. However, a growing need for caregivers combined with a shortage of skilled workers in the profession has led to an increase in the investment and… Read more »
If you started off with a paper manual or guide for your Indramat system, there’s a good chance that it’s long gone by now. Most Indramat systems were installed at least 20 years ago. Indramat drives, servos, and controls are built to last, but guides and manuals tend to vanish into thin air. Any number… Read more »
Indramat MHD servo motors are maintenance-free little powerhouses. You can find these servos spinning in factory machines used in packaging and handling, machine tooling, textiles, and printing. While these motors seldom fail, you may eventually need a repair or a replacement MHD motor. Indramat products are all legacy units, which means that replacing your Indramat… Read more »
Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear about something that hasn’t happened yet. Maybe you stress about breaking bad news to someone, going into a big job interview, or giving a speech in front of a crowd. Perhaps you stress about your Indramat servos breaking down, but they continue running strong. You play through… Read more »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that 5,147 workers died on the job in 2017. That’s more than 14 deaths every day — and this figure doesn’t include all of the workplace accidents that resulted in serious injury and permanent disability. Even just a little education, awareness, and mindfulness can help make factory floors… Read more »