You’ve heard that robots are better than you, and they’re coming for your job, right? It’s true that robots best humans in a number of areas. We marvel at how industrial robots can lift hundreds of pounds with ease, and work at blistering speeds without stop. Computers process incredibly large amounts of information in the… Read more »

Some predictions suggest that the world will have more connected devices than people by the end of this year, and more than 20 billion connected devices by 2020. While the world’s level of connectivity may give you a warm, fuzzy feeling it should also indicate the importance of IoT. It’s clear that the Internet of… Read more »

It’s a new year and time for a new beginning. Many of us have our New Year’s resolutions and goals lined up. Maybe you’ve thought about losing a few pounds, or going to the gym more, or maybe you fully intend to start writing the next great American novel this year. But have you thought… Read more »

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! You’ve made it through another busy holiday season! Maybe you’re giving your machines a well-earned rest for the holidays, or maybe you’re taking advantage of the fact that your industrial motion control system doesn’t observe Christmas. Either way, we’ll be here any time you need Indramat support, maintenance, or Indramat… Read more »

Some people like practical gifts. Others like gifts that are fun and frivolous. The best gifts, however, are the ones with lasting power. You can’t box it up or put it under the tree, but an Indramat reman is the gift that keeps on giving. While Indramat reman isn’t as exciting as a shiny new… Read more »

A faulty drive controller, motor, or power supply will bring your entire motion control system to a screeching halt. Fortunately, Indramat’s modular design makes swapping out components a breeze. Here’s some information that you may find useful when it comes to replacing Indramat components. Replacing Indramat components is easy. One of the benefits of Indramat… Read more »

Robots changed the world we live in. The internet changed the world we live in. But as important as both have been to our lives thus far, neither one’s finished contributing to history. Will robots or the internet ultimately have the largest impact on the world when it’s all said and done? Internet For many… Read more »

You can’t stress factory safety enough. While automation increases worker safety in a lot of ways – removing workers from dangerous work environments, preventing repetitive motion injuries, etc. – factory machinery can also pose risks to worker safety. That’s why it’s so important to follow proper safety guidelines for factory machinery. Here are some general… Read more »

There’s automation, and then there are human workers. Nobody confuses the two or hesitates if you ask which is which. Automation in factories means robotic arms and conveyor belts. Human workers means, well, people. However, Ford is testing out an upper body exoskeleton in two of their U.S. plants. While the distinction between man and… Read more »

The holiday season is crunch time for factory owners. Whether you’re trying to dial in when to switch from mummies to turkeys to elves on your packaging, or you’re preparing to ramp up production to meet lofty consumer demands for the holidays, you’re going to be asking a lot of your factory machinery over the… Read more »