There are plenty of things that can cause Indramat EcoDrive errors. Maybe your cable has a short in it. Your battery could be low. Or you could have a mechanical problem with your drive or servomotor that requires a factory repair. Regardless of what causes your EcoDrive error code, the quickest, easiest, and most reliable… Read more »
People fear robots for different reasons. Some people worry that robots will take their jobs. Others worry about robots ruling the world. Then, of course, there are the robots in the uncanny valley, which really creep some people out. But despite all of these fears robots and automation do a lot of good for society,… Read more »
The start of a new year is the ideal time to look towards the future. Self-betterment is by no means specific to the month of January, but making New Year’s resolutions that focus on positive change is a common tradition. Maybe you plan to make goals for your business, and you want to identify areas… Read more »
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to lower costs, and labor remains one of the biggest expenses. There’s no way to get around paying the people who work for you; at least not legally. If you need something done, you have to do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you. Automation technologies… Read more »
Boxing Day is traditionally an occasion for employers to give gifts to their employees. It’s also a good reminder to take care of your factory machines. Give your Indramat system the gift of maintenance, repair, or inspection. What is Boxing Day? Depending on where you live, you may have a different idea of what Boxing… Read more »
Maintenance free servos sound too good to be true. Is there really a servo that doesn’t require any maintenance? One that you can just install, walk away, and forget about? Well, sort of. Indramat motors are maintenance free servos. So what exactly does that mean? No maintenance allowed Indramat motors don’t require maintenance, and you… Read more »
Technology – automation, artificial intelligence, sensors, etc. – improves our lives in many ways. It makes work easier and safer for workers. It makes production faster, more consistent, and more profitable for manufacturers. Technology even makes the mundane – paying bills, grocery shopping, and tracking phone calls – easier and more convenient. Some would argue… Read more »
Indramat manuals are one of the easiest things to lose. They’re right up there with socks. But while it’s easy to misplace your troubleshooting guides and project manuals, it’s also easy to get replacement Indramat manuals. All you have to do is call us at 479-422-0390, or fill out our manual request form. Indramat systems… Read more »
There’s a growing trend for automation in fulfillment and distribution centers; more and more businesses are buying into warehouse automation. DHL recently announced plans to spend $300 million in warehouse automation for more than 80% of their facilities in North America. Kroger announced their first automated robot warehouse, which will cost $55 million. These investments… Read more »
People don’t typically associate Indramat heat errors with cold weather. Overtemperature warnings and overheating shutdowns are most common during the summer, when it’s hot outside. Indramat servo overheating can also occur in winter, however. Here’s what you should do to prevent servo overheating. Maintain your servos Problems with your machinery can cause your servo motors… Read more »
