The control is arguably the most important part of a motion control system. You could, of course, make an argument for the motor or the drive. They’re all necessary components. But the control plays a very special role. That’s because the control is the brains of the entire motion control system, and it just so… Read more »
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding smart factories. Harnessing the power of big data, robots, and automation on the plant floor to optimize the manufacturing process is a big deal, after all. Instant communication, eliminating delays and downtime, and predictive actions are the name of the game for smart factories and Industry 4.0. Although the… Read more »
Industrial robots have always required programming. A robotic arm can only move a part from position A to position B if it has very clear and precise instructions to do so. If you want a machine to do something that it hasn’t been explicitly programmed to do, however, you’re out of luck. At least, that’s… Read more »
Earlier this month in Dallas, a man shot several police officers and fled to a parking garage. Police cornered the man and after hours of negotiation that included gunfire, Dallas police decided to use a robot to deliver an explosive that killed the man. This is such a big deal because it is the first… Read more »
Whether you are looking to get factory repair on your Indramat servo motor, upgrade your control unit, or replace your servo drive, we can help. Working exclusively with Indramat products gives us an advantage over those who dabble in Indramat repair. What it boils down to is specialization. We are Indramat specialists. Here’s why it’s… Read more »
The Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things are very different. Both rely on sharing and using data, but what that data is used for sets the two apart. Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) lends itself to convenience. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), however, lends itself to profit, optimization, and revolutionizing… Read more »
By now, we’re all used to hearing about jobs becoming automated. Drivers, baristas, and industrial workers are all looking over their shoulders because of robotics and automation. Robotics technologies are becoming more sophisticated, and it’s becoming easier to automate simple tasks. Of course things that are easily done by humans aren’t necessarily easily automated. Stocking… Read more »
Servo motors are hardy little devices. Though small and compact, they are capable of putting out tremendous amounts of power, and do so with little fuss for long periods of time. Servos with the Indramat logo can run for decades, moving heavy loads, with little or no maintenance in harsh spray down environments. As tough… Read more »
American manufacturing is kind of like a contestant on one of those reality competition shows on television. Some people are convinced that it is failing, others know wholeheartedly that it will succeed. It’s surrounded in nonstop drama, but people tune in every week to see whether or not it’s edging closer to triumph or collapse…. Read more »
It’s time to fire up the grill, ice down the watermelon, and break out those firecrackers. We’d like to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July! Celebrating the Fourth of July is one of the highlights of summer. It’s a time for fun and celebration. It’s a time to relax and take a much needed… Read more »
