Shortcuts can be great. They can save a lot of time and effort. However, shortcuts can also be risky. They can take you places you’re not supposed to be, and the consequences of getting caught might not be worth the risk. Maybe you’re OK with taking a slap on the wrist or being disqualified from… Read more »
What do you do if your Indramat cabinet stops working? We see people cooling their industrial motion control systems with box fans, removing cabinet doors, or just ignoring the problem altogether. Running your motion control system without proper cooling is like rolling out the red carpet for error codes, overtemperature warnings, and system shutdowns. The… Read more »
Automation has done wonders for manufacturing. Factories are safer, more efficient, and less wasteful because of industrial robots. The number of injuries and fatalities in factories have decreased because of automation, and there’s no way that manufacturers could meet consumer demand without the use of factory robots. While manufacturing and industrial sectors have been capitalizing… Read more »
A self-defeating robot is not a robot programmed to beat itself in games of chess, or designed to lose to humans in a game of basketball. Some people might actually see value in a robot like that. A self-defeating robot is a robot that negates the benefits of automation. A robot that does your housework… Read more »
Few people know how to clear Indramat faults quickly and correctly. Even fewer know how to properly repair Indramat machinery; Indramat products aren’t intended to be serviced in the field, anyway. Combine this with the fact that most industrial servo repair shops seem genuinely confused when you ask them if they work on Indramat servos… Read more »
There’s a fair amount of fear, anxiety, and speculation regarding automation and human employment. Some believe that increased automation will lead to better working conditions and new jobs that are more meaningful and more rewarding than the menial tasks that people do right now. Others know with certainty that automation, AI, and robots will bring… Read more »
Wearable technology will play an important role in IIoT, Industry 4.0, and smart factories. The wearable devices and fitness trackers we have available to us get more sophisticated, more capable, and more impressive on a seemingly daily basis. As remarkable as our wearables are today, they’re not nearly as advanced as they one day will… Read more »
Robots are amazing. Just take a look at any factory, plant, or warehouse using Indramat motion control systems. Modern industry wouldn’t be possible without robots and industrial automation. Most people know that we have impressive industrial robots and machinery working away in factories. However, robots can do some pretty surprising things. Grow your salad Iron… Read more »
Finding a replacement Indramat part can be challenging for a couple of different reasons. The first being that Indramat drives, servo motors, and controls are no longer manufactured. They are legacy parts, which means that part quality and availability can vary greatly. The second obstacle in replacing Indramat parts is that it’s easy to get… Read more »
Manufacturers often view waste reduction as an expensive, elaborate, or complicated process. Reducing waste in manufacturing typically focuses on eliminating wasted materials or inefficiencies that occur during production. This is where lean manufacturing comes into play. But you don’t have to completely revamp your factory to reduce waste. You don’t have to be Subaru Subaru… Read more »