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How Smart Are Robots Really?

Just how smart are robots? It depends what you mean by “smart.” The theory of multiple intelligences suggests that human beings can be smart in seven distinct ways: Visual-Spatial intelligence is about awareness and understanding of visual information. The truth is, robots are rubbish at this. Facial recognition software can seem pretty smart with visual… Read more »

MAC Motors

Indramat’s MAC family of servo motors includes a wide range of sizes, torque capacities, and brake configurations. It has a number of options that make it suitable for a range of applications, from industrial textiles and sheet metal operations to printing presses and packaging machines. They’re suited to multi-axis robotics and transfer facilities, as well. MAC… Read more »

The FTC and the Internet of Things

Industry 4.0, the 4th Industrial Revolution, is deeply involved with the Internet of Things. In fact, the Industrial Internet of Things is another term commonly used when talking about Industry 4.0. The term is used to describe the way the internet connects and allows communication among things, not just people. You jump on your computer… Read more »

Political Robots

An article in the Sunday Times suggests that politicians could be replaced with robots. A number of jobs have been pointed out as jobs that could be done by humans. Certainly, many manufacturing jobs are done more precisely and safely by robots than by humans. Tasks that can lead to repetitive motion injuries can be… Read more »

Rexroth Error Code F219

Error Code F219 is deceptively simple: your motor, it’s telling you, is overheating. When it reaches too high a temperature, it will stop. Just restarting it won’t fix the problem. You have to actually fix the problem before you reset and restart. So why is your motor overheating? If your Rexroth legacy servo motor has… Read more »

Life Is Sweet

Bosch Packaging Technology, a company related to Bosch Rexroth, created a new packaging system for Jelly Belly, an iconic American company which grew out of the Goelitz Candy Company, established in 1869 in Illinois. Bosch Packaging Technology gathered a range of companies under its umbrella, including both a German packaging company established in 1861 and… Read more »

Can Women Erase the Skills Gap?

The Skills Gap — the chasm between the number of qualified workers needed in U.S. manufacturing and the number available — is a source of frustration for many manufacturers. But the greatest need is not for engineers who can handle the newest Industry 4.0 machinery and communications. The greatest need, according to a study from… Read more »

Virtual Reality Packaging

If you’re taking a trip to Sweden soon, be sure to stop by McDonald’s. Not for the Big Tasty, the Chicken Legend Fresh, or the Crispy Thai Sweet Chili McWrap (do they offer these things in America? They sound better than a Big Mac). No, you’ll want to spring for a Happy Meal, even if… Read more »

Catching ‘Em Early

Take the kids out for a fun and educational outing and chances are good that you’ll be involving them in the arts, or maybe a little nature study. If Bentonville’s Amazeum is an indication, though, there are alternatives that could improve America’s manufacturing future. The Amazeum is supported by area businesses, and may be the… Read more »

Rexroth Supports Center for Manufacturing Innovation

Everybody’s talking about the Skills Gap, but Rexroth walks the walk as well as talking the talk. The company has given $62,500 to create a simulation lab at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation. Rexroth has been one of the supporters of the CMI since its inception. In addition to providing funds for scholarships, Rexroth also… Read more »