The internet of things, industrial automation and Ethernet connections The Internet of Things. Have you heard the phrase before? Add the word Industrial and the buzzword has entered the lexicon of those within the industrial automation industry. TechTarget.com defines it as: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a scenario in which objects, animals or people…Read more
ICR is an Authorized Lincoln Electric Repair Center Lincoln Electric’s popular line Power Wave series welders include the Power Wave 455 welder, Power Wave 455M welder, and the Power Wave 450R welder. Each of these effective welding systems can be found throughout manufacturing facilities worldwide. ICR’s repair excellence and low warranty return rate were the…Read more
Why light curtains provide immense value The safety of personnel is of the utmost importance to all, but when it comes to industrial systems, it’s even greater. Light Curtains, also called light screens or optical guards, are a useful technique of safeguarding personnel around industrial equipment. A Light Curtain uses a photoelectric transmitter that projects…Read more
ICR exhibited at AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2015 Conference in Florida WINDPOWER is the annual conference and exhibition for the U.S. wind energy industry. Hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), it’s the best place to see what’s currently happening in the wind industry. The event in 2015 took place in Orlando, Florida, focusing on what…Read more
Why CNC routers require preventive maintenance When a CNC router or a CNC mill shuts down, there are a few critical issues that may have occurred within the CNC control system. Brake pads will wear down often, and technicians will usually check this area first. Then they will move on to the axis motors on…Read more
The difference between an LCD and a CRT industrial monitor LCD stands for “liquid crystal display,” while CRT is “cathode ray tube.” LCD is newer while CRT is an older technology. In a color CRT computer monitor, a metal filament is heated, causing the surface of the filament to emit electrons. These electrons accelerate by…Read more
