Robots, machines, and automated systems are indispensable in modern manufacturing. We rely heavily on the benefits of industrial automation. Factory machines and automated systems offer several advantages over human workers: they keep costs low, reduce waste, increase efficiency, maximize profit, they improve consistency and quality, and they help keep workers safe. Manufacturers would not be… Read more »
When industrial robots first entered factories people weren’t as intentional about worker safety as they are today. Workers started getting hurt, so we put up safety barriers to keep humans out of harm’s way. As industrial robots became more capable — bigger, stronger, faster, and more dangerous — roboticists and factory owners made more of… Read more »
There aren’t may people who know what to do if they see an Indramat Ecodrive error code. There are even fewer who know how to troubleshoot these errors correctly. Don’t waste time with trial and error, or searching for the cheapest third party repair shop. Call 479-422-0390 if you see Ecodrive error F234, or any… Read more »
Walmart is poised to bring a boatload of robots to their stores. According to the Wall Street Journal, Americas largest employer will deploy 1,500 floor-cleaning robots, 1,200 sorting robots, 900 pickup towers, and 300 automated shelf-scanners across at least 300 stores. Automation in Walmart stores is nothing new, but the addition of these new robots… Read more »
Indramat servo motors last a long time. The servo batteries have a 10-year lifespan, and the lifetime lubricated bearings in Indramat motors are rated for 10 years of use. The actual lifetime of those bearings, however, varies greatly depending on how the motor was used, environmental factors, how well you maintained the motor, and several… Read more »
Indramat controls do not often fail. Remember, an Indramat error code doesn’t always indicate a defective component. Sometimes you can clear the fault code with a little guidance from a trained professional without the need to replace or repair a component. Call 479-422-0390 if you see a fault or error code. We can help you… Read more »
Will you lose your job to a robot? Are you going to work with a robot? Are you going to work for a robot? Automation is already present in many different industries, but as technology improves, and as automation gets more affordable and more capable, we should expect even more automation in the workplace. Here’s… Read more »
What do you do if your motion control system stops working? Indramat factory repair is one of the best things that you can do for faulty Indramat servo motors, drives, and controls. Factory repair is the most efficient, economical, and sustainable option to get your motion control system up and running again. Save time Trying… Read more »
Indramat legacy products are old, but that doesn’t mean that they are obsolete. You can find Indramat servo motors, drives, and controls working reliably across the globe today. So what exactly does legacy mean, and how do you get support for Indramat legacy products? What does legacy mean? The word “legacy” has many different meanings…. Read more »
March Madness comes to a close today as Texas Tech and Virginia duke it out for the NCAA D1 basketball championship. We’ve seen robots displace humans in various fields and occupations. Are basketball players safe from automation? Could a team of robots beat a team of trained athletes in a game of basketball? Robots are… Read more »
