There’s a stereotype about age and technology — the older you get, the less comfortable you are with doodads, gadgets, and thingamajigs. Who do you call if you’re having trouble setting up your WiFi network: the 16-year-old kid down the street or your 65-year-old retired neighbor? When you consider that younger demographics tend to be… Read more »
In the past, robots and machines could only do the things they were specifically programmed to to. Move from point A to point B. Repeat. Machine learning enables robots to learn from previous experiences. People typically talk about machine learning in the context of artificial intelligence and automated systems — the software side of things…. Read more »
“Out with the old, in with the new” —it’s a great mantra for produce. It’s a terrible saying when it comes to motion control systems, however. Indramat motion control products are all legacy products. This means that they are no longer manufactured. However, you don’t have to replace your Indramat system just because it’s old…. Read more »
Let’s say you’re playing a game of basketball down at the park, and someone shouts, “brick” as you release your jump shot. Perhaps you’re in the middle of a heated Scrabble match, and your opponent scoffs and chuckles at every word you play. Maybe you’re participating in a baking competition and a rival baker says,… Read more »
While Indramat drives rarely fail, you may see Indramat drive errors from time to time. These fault and error codes indicate that there’s a problem somewhere in your system. Any number of things can cause these errors: incorrect parameters, a bad Indramat cable, worn out motor bearings, or a defective drive, just to name a… Read more »
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 »
