Month: March 2023
Proper Machine Safeguards Prevent Injury & Save Money
Industrial presses, cutting and power tools and machines with rotating or fast-moving parts are accidents waiting to happen, yet a lack of proper machine guarding is one of the most cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations each year. Safety precautions may be one of the best investments for an industrial facility, as they […]
DEED Loans Help Bring Automation to Small, Minnesota-Based Businesses
A new automation funding program aims to bring more robots and automated equipment to small, Minnesota-based manufacturing, distribution, technology and warehousing businesses. Created by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the Automation Loan Participation Program (ALPP) will provide companion loans intended to fill gap financing needs when purchasing machinery, equipment or software […]
Best Practices for Medical-Grade Compressed Air
Medical-grade compressed air is vital to healthcare facilities as it is used for patient breathing treatments, anesthesia administration and as a power source for surgical tools in operating rooms. Because medical air is critical to positive patient outcomes, it is essential that medical-grade compressed air is of the highest quality. This article will discuss best […]
The Biggest Trends in Manufacturing Automation for 2023
In recent years, industries worldwide have seen the benefits of including automation in their manufacturing process. The demand for manufacturing automation will continue to rise. Advanced Safety Equipment Employee safety will continue to be a priority. Advanced safety technology will be more widely available. Smart helmets are among the safety equipment that will be more readily […]
How to Choose Between an Electric or Fluid-Powered Actuator
Actuators are used to control the motion of devices and machines, such as robots and automated equipment. High-quality actuators will move at the required speed and provide the appropriate level of force for the application, use as little power as possible and provide enough accuracy to suit the task. Actuators are available as electric or […]
Automation Enables Cost-Efficient Proactive Maintenance Strategies
Asset-heavy facilities often struggle to achieve a balance between keeping equipment running and managing costs; however, as machines become more connected thanks to automation and Industry 4.0, it’s becoming easier to cost effectively manage and maintain equipment in a more proactive way. While many facilities rely on reactive maintenance, meaning equipment is repaired after a […]
The Importance of Medical Compressed Air During the Pandemic
Medical compressed air has always played an important role in hospitals, intensive care units and emergency rooms where respiratory air is supplied to patients via machine ventilation and other equipment; however, the worldwide health crisis of COVID-19 intensified the need for high-quality, high-purity medical compressed air that was clean and free of humidity, oil, dust […]
5 Common Automation Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Industrial facilities worldwide are racing to automate processes and operations because automation provides significant bottom-line benefits when properly planned and integrated. But in the rush to implement automated equipment, businesses often overlook some of the most important details. Unfortunately, making mistakes when applying automation inevitably leads to issues that will likely reduce the success of […]
Are Servo Motors Suitable for Your Application?
Servo motors provide efficient and precise motion control to many industrial applications. Several types of servo motors are available to meet the needs of even the most demanding applications. Here, we will explore the types of servo motors, their advantages, their disadvantages, and some of the applications for which they are suited. A servo motor […]