Month: December 2021
Industry 4.0 and Hydraulics
Over the last ten years, Industry 4.0 has evolved from a general concept to a full-blown revolution. Starting with programmable logic controllers and robots in the 60s, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) now refers to an advanced networking of technologies – from sensors to drives – that all lead to process efficiencies. In today’s environment, […]
How Shock Absorbers Improve Safety and Durability
Pneumatics offers a comprehensive solution for highly advanced motion control. Shock absorbers are an essential component to allow for predictable deceleration across a variety of applications. With the right kind of industrial equipment, you’ll have the capacity to absorb energy and safely bring moving objects to rest. What Are The Advantages of Industrial Shock Absorbers? […]
How to Choose the Right Sensor for Filling Applications
There are many industries using filling applications these days—whether you’re filling bags with soda syrup or prescription bottles with medication, finding the right equipment for the job is important. After all, under filling a product leads to customer dissatisfaction or failure to meet regulatory standards. Conversely, overfilling leads to lost revenue. Accuracy and reliability are […]
Ways Robotic Technology Enhances Worker Safety
Robotic technology is becoming a mainstay of many industrial environments. From packaging applications to lab analysis and testing, robots are being used for a variety of tasks previously performed by humans. As robotic technology rolls out, many companies are wondering about how safe robots are for their human coworkers. Are robots truly safe to be […]
UL 508 Compliant Control Panels
JHFOSTER maintains an industry-leading, in-house UL 508A certified control panel shop to help our clients meet all their electrical control panel needs. A top-functioning control panel can make the difference between inefficient and efficient mechanical processes. Control panels are most often used to simplify production, ensure quality materials, and facilitate accurate machining. They also improve […]
Integrating Cobots into Manufacturing
Cobots help manufacturers deal with challenges like labor shortages and cost increases. Deploying cobots in manufacturing leverages the skills of the people in the factory so they can do more. Cobots are still a relatively new technology though, so here’s an introduction to the machines and the benefits of using them. Cobot Overview “Cobot” is […]
How Do Air Dryers Work?
We often think of water as being essential to life, but it can be very detrimental in manufacturing. In an air compressor set up, water vapor becomes concentrated during the process of air compression. If allowed to build up, this excessive water can lead to a variety of operational problems and production complications. An industrial […]