Monthly Archives: March 2021

Smart vs. Autonomous

The smart factory of the future will use sensors to gather information and then take actions based on that information. The machines will recognize the character of a workpiece and adjust their actions to meet the task. They’ll get information about the operator’s native language and provide appropriate communication. They’ll get alerts about needed maintenance… Read more »

Indramat E206 Code

A lot of people call us confused about Indramat batteries. These babies don’t run on batteries, right? So what does the error message “E206 Battery is low: Replace it soon” mean? You’ll see this error message if you have a CLC card as part of your drive system because these card servo drives have onboard… Read more »

Industrial Wearables

Somewhere in your factory right now, there’s probably someone wearing a Fitbit — a discreet wristwatch-like device that tracks the number of steps they take and how they sleep. There might be someone with a wearable monitor for diabetes or another condition which hooks up to their phone to track health issues for them and… Read more »

Packaging and the COVID-19 Vaccine

The focus for news about the COVID-19 vaccine is of course on scientists creating the vaccine and governments figuring out how to get the doses to the people who need them. But there should also be some awareness of packaging and the COVID-19 vaccine. Without innovative packaging, the vaccine might never have worked as well… Read more »