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Robotic work cells are a great way to increase your production line’s efficiency and productivity. Work cells are an all-in-one solution for you to automate your manufacturing process.

Are you looking to purchase a custom work cell? iGAM offers the full service of designing, building, programming, shipping, and installing the work cell for your convenience.

Follow our simple procedure to create your own custom work cell with our tried-and-true process.

A programmable logic controller, or a PLC, is an industrial computer used to operate, monitor, and automate different parts of the production process.

They are an excellent tool for cutting down on energy usage and receiving data on the mechanical processes of industrial equipment. PLCs also allow operators to change or replication the production process.

Learn more about PLCs and how they benefit a manufacturing line below!

Servo motors are a great addition to manufacturing for greater efficiency and less energy usage.

They provide precision motion, which is necessary in robots that need high repeatability for repetitive tasks.

If you have industrial robot applications that require specific angular rotation, large or small, a servo motor can provide the mechanics you need. Here are the top five reasons why a servo motor will benefit your production line!

Don’t settle for paying outrageous prices on equipment for your facility. You make the bid on equipment you need at iGAM’s online industrial equipment auction!

If you need specialized items for your production line, you’ve come to the right place. iGAM is hosting another online industrial equipment auction!

The auction is open, so start bidding! It will end on September 16th.

To learn more about the auction and the equipment we’re featuring, read more below.

We all know the benefits of having robots in the manufacturing process: they are more efficient, they increase productivity, they cut down on waste, and they have high repeatability, so they make few mistakes. 

However, robots help humans, too. It’s assumed that robots are going to take away jobs and rule the world, but consider this: robots produce higher quality jobs for humans and make the workplace a safer and more inspiring place. 

Read more to find out how robots are improving work for humans.

Access structures are like the ground cover in a garden: they aren't flashy, but they play an important role in manufacturing.

Access structures are a necessary component in a manufacturing warehouse. They provide a way for workers to reach various heights. Without a stable access structure, workers are placed in dangerous situations. In 2011, there were over 30 fatalities related to unstable structures.

Thankfully, injuries due to unstable structures are preventable. Read more about the types of access structures available to enhance your warehouse and protect your workers.

We all know that saving energy is better for the environment.

What you may not know is that saving energy will reinvest money back into your company. By lowering your energy usage, you can cut costs on electricity and equipment repairs.

iGAM's tips on reducing your energy usage will cut your electric bill while maintaining productivity. Read more to find out to save energy in your manufacturing facility!

The leading industrial robotics brands around the world are ABB, KUKA, and FANUC.

Combined, these robot companies have installed over one million robots all over the world, increasing productivity and safety on the factory floor.

The reliability and function of these robotics companies are similar, but what sets them apart? iGAM has a reader’s digest on ABB, KUKA, and FANUC for you to compare. Read more to learn about these robotics companies!

Reconditioning your equipment is a great measure to take to improve your equipment and save money down the road; in fact, it could save you $31,000 or more a day!

The more obvious reasons in the list, such as reducing unplanned downtime, go a long way in saving money in the production line. However, there are a few hidden gems that cut down on costs when you recondition your equipment.

We’ve broken down the savings of $31,000 a day by each category. To find out how reconditioning will save you money, read more below!

Manufacturing drives the world.

Without it, we wouldn’t have cars, bridges, guitars, railroads, airplanes, reusable water bottles, or anything else that requires building and putting parts together to create a uniform product.

Behind the curtain of manufacturing robots and industrial equipment are the men and women who design, work, and fix it all. Thanks to both great innovative thinkers and your everyday manufacturer working in facilities and production lines, our world is a cleaner, more efficient, and safer place to live.

iGAM highlights 7 influential leaders today as a reminder of the people who are shaping the world of manufacturing every day.