Sustainability is a growing trend in our society. We are more aware of how our actions impact our environment, and we’re making more of an effort to reduce that impact. Some are walking to work to lower greenhouse gas emissions, while others are making more of an effort to reduce waste and recycle more at… Read more »
Servo motors can be found in some surprising places. Many everyday items use servos for motion control. It’s those little motors that allow you to watch a DVD, brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush, or roll down your car windows. Servos are extremely common, but they’re not limited to those humdrum everyday items. Ever… Read more »
Commissioning is a necessary step in the manufacturing process. It’s basically testing equipment to make sure that everything is functioning and behaving in the way that it’s supposed to behave. Commissioning is usually one of the very last steps in machine manufacturing. Obviously, you want to ensure that everything is working properly before running production… Read more »
Industry 4.0 is the next chapter in manufacturing. Over the years, there have been many technological improvements that have advanced manufacturing to where it is today. Things like automation, servo motors, motion control, and the like have been improving machine capabilities in a physical respect. However, Industry 4.0 looks to advance manufacturing through data and… Read more »
Everything is going digital. You can listen to your favorite radio station online. You can read your morning paper right on your computer screen. You can even have a social life all from the comfort of your own home. Digitization provides increased speed, convenience, efficiency, and affordability. But somethings benefit more from digitization than others…. Read more »
When you think of electronics, what typically comes to mind? Maybe wires and processors, a green circuit board, or maybe even an electronic device like a smartphone or servo motor. Whatever you think of, it’s probably rigid, or at least protected by a hard casing to keep it from bending or breaking. Because we all… Read more »
If you’re familiar with servo motors, you know just how useful they are. Servo motors are used in many every day items, and most people don’t even realize it. Here are just a few surprising places you can find servos. Servos in your DVD player. Whenever you want to watch a movie, you have to… Read more »
3D printing has been shaking things up for manufacturing. It promotes innovation, versatility, and customization. Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing has unlocked incredible possibilities for the industry. However, many take the stance that 3D printing has yet to fulfill its potential in manufacturing. It’s true that additive manufacturing is currently making an impact… Read more »
Prosthetics have been around for thousands of years. Researchers in Egypt found a 3,000 year-old artificial toe attached to a mummified foot. The discovery itself was remarkable – the toe is the oldest documented record of humans using artificial body parts – however the toe itself is fairly dull. The Egyptian toe was carved out… Read more »
Downtime is the worst. It’s an incredibly frustrating feeling knowing that every time the second hand moves, you are hemorrhaging money, and there’s nothing you can do about it. The automotive industry typically experiences more downtime than any other manufacturing industry. It’s been reported that downtime in the auto industry can cost as much as… Read more »
