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Don’t Be Afraid of Automation

Plenty of people fear robots, automation, and artificial intelligence. Some people are concerned that automation will eliminate jobs, forcing mass unemployment for low-skill laborers. Others worry about compromised privacy and security. Then there are those who stay up at night dreading actual enslavement by evil robot overlords. Some of these fears are more valid than… Read more »

5 Things You Need to Know About Indramat Repair

Finding an Indramat repair is like navigating uncharted waters. Your Indramat servos have never had any issues before, so you’re a little unsure of what to do. Here’s some information to help guide you along the way. Indramat repair requires trained professionals Fixing Indramat servos isn’t something that you can do in your factory. A… Read more »

Psychology and Robotics

Industrial motion control systems are designed to execute a defined function quickly and repeatedly with precision. The crux of designing these robots centers around mechanical function. Building robots isn’t just a matter of mechanics any more, though. Modern robots are interacting with humans more and more. Researchers and roboticists must consider these interactions, and not… Read more »

Training Matters

Training is important when it comes to industrial machinery. You’re not going to let a worker use a machine without the proper training. You shouldn’t let someone repair that machine without proper training, either. Don’t look for budget repairs for Indramat machinery. A quality repair requires professionals who are trained in Indramat repair. You take… Read more »

Can I Get an Indramat Repair In My Factory?

There’s only one thing on your mind when your Indramat motor breaks down: you want to get your system running again as quickly as possible. Maybe you’re aware that you can send your Indramat unit to Bosch Rexroth for a factory repair. Sending your unit out for Indramat repair seems too time consuming, however. Can… Read more »

Industrial Collaborative Robots: More Capable Co-bots

We’ve seen collaborative robots used in packaging, additive manufacturing, and even in light manufacturing processes. Collaborative robots haven’t typically been used for heavy industrial manufacturing, however. That’s changing. Industrial collaborative robots are better, more capable cobots. Dialing down our robots One of the biggest differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots is that collaborative robots… Read more »

Does Indramat Sell Components to Third Parties?

After decades of reliable service your Indramat servo motor finally stopped working. The rest of your system is in good condition, so you decide to simply find a replacement Indramat motor. Indramat, or more accurately Bosch Rexroth, does not sell components to third parties, however. So how do you find new Indramat components? Why doesn’t… Read more »

Are Batteries Inefficient?

Michio Kaku is one of the world’s most famous theoretical physicists. He’s known for building a 2.3 million electron-volt atom smasher betatron accelerator in his garage as a high school teenager, his contributions in developing string theory, and his predictions for our world in the future. Dr. Kaku says our most advanced computers have the… Read more »

Replacing Indramat Equipment

Indramat products were built to last. The durability and reliability of Indramat components is second to none. That being said, you will eventually need to replace an Indramat motor, drive, or some other part. Here’s what you need to know about replacing Indramat equipment. Before you start replacing equipment… Hold off on cracking open your… Read more »

A Look at Global Robot Density

There’s no denying the importance of industrial robots in manufacturing. Countries all over the world are installing more and more robots to improve production. The most recent figures for global robot density suggest that we can expect more of the same in the future. Global robot density Data from the International Federation of Robotics shows… Read more »