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 »
Technology changes the way that humans work. This has been true throughout history. We first fashioned stone tools to take down trees. Next, we forged axes, and eventually we started gassing up our chainsaws. Today, we can sit comfortably in forest harvesters that topple trees in the blink of an eye. Technology makes work faster,… Read more »
Do you find yourself referring to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa as she? “She said that it’s going to rain today.” “I don’t know when Apollo 11 landed. Ask Alexa, she can tell us!” You’re not alone. It’s difficult not to refer to software that has a female voice as she or her. The… Read more »
Free beer tomorrow! Perhaps you’ve seen a sign with this saying mounted firmly on the wall behind the bar, or popping out of a mural in bright, bold letters on the side of a restaurant many years ago. Maybe you perked up with excitement before realizing the joke. Or maybe you showed up the next… Read more »
Technology changes the world. When your Indramat system was installed 30 years ago you conducted your business in person, you socialized with friends, family, and your community at parks, events, and public places, and you waked into stores to buy your clothing, groceries, and books. Today you can work remotely, socialize through social media, you… Read more »
Indramat made some of the best industrial motion control products the world has ever seen. Indramat controls almost never fail, and many of the Indramat servo motors installed 20 and 30 years ago still run strong to this day. Unrivaled longevity and reliability have a way of lulling you into a false sense of security,… Read more »
Labor Day celebrates the American worker. Much has changed since Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, especially when it comes to factory machines and industrial automation. While regulations and safety standards are the main reason that factories are much safer today, modern industrial robots — such as Indramat industrial motion control systems –… Read more »
