Month: February 2021
Is Automation The Answer To “Smart” Manufacturing?
For a long time, manufacturing has been a manual process mostly consisting of humans performing repetitive tasks. From packing and palletizing to bin picking, repetitive tasks put a strain on the human body and can cause injury after some time. Enter automation. Smart manufacturing is the process of using technology and systems, like automation, to […]
What Are Medical Air Compressors Used For?
Medical air compressors power many applications within medical facilities. Most of these applications require that the compressed air provided is free of contamination. To supply clean, pure air, oil-free and oil-less compressors designed for medical use are commonly implemented. Oil-flooded compressors risk contaminating compressed air with mineral oil which is harmful to patients. Below, you […]
How Will The Automation Industry Change In The Next 10 Years?
Automation helps manufacturers cut costs, improve quality, and expand capacity. Until recently though, cost, complexity and lack of flexibility have put it out of reach for smaller businesses. That is starting to change as the automation industry adopts new technologies and new ways of thinking about manufacturing. Independent forecasts, like that from Fortune Business Insights, […]
The Advantages of Reciprocating Air Compressors
There are several advantages to choosing reciprocating air compressors over other types of air compressors. Often, the most well-known advantage is the high range of pressures able to be reached. In this blog post, we will discuss a few of the advantages of reciprocating air compressors, as well as, what exactly a reciprocating compressor is. […]
What is the Future of the Oil-free Air Compressor Market?
This may or may not surprise you. The oil-free air compressor market is growing faster than the oil-flooded market. There is a simple reason behind this: industries need a steady supply of clean, pure air. That is most easily achieved using an oil-free compressor system. The question is why are oil-free compressor systems better at supplying clean, […]
What Should You Look For In An Air Compressor Supplier?
A compressed air supplier should do more than just sell you an air compressor. A supplier should provide you with efficient and reliable equipment while also providing you with many options to choose from. The best suppliers also know how to keep your equipment running at peak efficiency. Even more, suppliers should offer tips and […]
What Is The Difference Between Automation And Robotics
Automation and robotics are both used by manufacturing businesses to cut costs, increase capacity, and improve quality and safety. However, they’re not the same thing and the terms shouldn’t be used interchangeably. Here’s an explanation of the difference, and a discussion of when and how each might be applied. First though, a look at why […]
Medical Gas Manifolds – What Are They & Why You Need One
Medical gas manifolds have become more important than ever during this time. The reason? Medical gas manifolds are used to supply an uninterrupted flow of medical gas to a medical facility pipeline system. The manifolds can be used to supply oxygen, medical air, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen to power many medical systems and operations. What […]