If you don’t like the weather in (insert name of state or region), just wait a few minutes. The saying is attributed to Mark Twain who was commenting on the sheer volatility of New England’s climate, but it seems as though most regions claim it as their own. The state of manufacturing isn’t quite as… Read more »
Trust only qualified personnel when you need troubleshooting support, service, or repair for your Indramat motion control system. There’s significant risk involved when you go to a third party for Indramat repairs. Working on Indramat products requires special knowledge, skill, and expertise that a general repair shop may or may not possess. So how do… Read more »
The crew at Boston Dynamics are rock stars in the world of robotics. The world goes mad every time they release a wry and edgy video showing their robots’ latest advancements (and very often kicking them). Then, everyone sits, waits, and patiently hits refresh at the Boston Dynamics YouTube page until they upload another. It’s… Read more »
Sometimes things that look good “on paper” don’t end up working well in practice. For example a team can have better athletes in every position, a better coach, and a better record, but still lose to the underdogs. Everything from forms of government to business strategies to romantic relationships that seem fail-proof often fail. That’s… Read more »
Earlier this year, Amazon announced a pledge to upskill 100,000 employees by 2025. Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and employs more than 647,000 workers. So what is upskilling, and why is Amazon willing to invest so heavily in it? What is upskilling? “Upskilling” is the process in which an employer invests to improve… Read more »
Indramat motion control systems are legacy. This means that these systems are no longer made. While you can still buy Indramat servo motors, drives, controls, and other Indramat products, you must be careful during the process. Call 479-422-0390 for professional Indramat support. Indramat servos are no longer manufactured All of the Indramat servo motors used… Read more »
Manufacturing is an important part of the U.S. economy. The National Association of Manufacturers states that every dollar spent in manufacturing returns another $1.82 to the economy — the highest multiplier of any economic sector. Here’s a look at the most recent manufacturing numbers, according to 2018 data from the United States Census Bureau. Manufacturing… Read more »
The days are growing shorter, the fields are turning from green to gold, and summer is winding to an end. You may be looking forward to flannel weather, pumpkin spice season, and packing up the box fans that keep your Indramat system cool for storage until next summer. Let nothing stand between you and your… Read more »
Nobody likes the emotional roller coaster that results from your Indramat system shutting down. Irritation, anger, frustration, worry and anxiety create a bitter cocktail that leaves you feeling like there’s a pit in your stomach. It’s difficult to say which is worse — knowing that every second of downtime costs your business money, or not… Read more »
The factory floor can be a dangerous place. However, the things that many people think of as being the most dangerous — fast-flying parts and the powerful movements of industrial machines — aren’t the most likely to cause accidents and injuries. Factory machinery is generally safe when it’s in good condition and used properly. The… Read more »
