Technology in the form of robots, cobots, CNC cutting machines, autonomous vehicles and other forms of automation have increasingly found their way onto the manufacturing floor. These machines have a measurable impact on production, allowing manufacturers to meet rising production targets along with the growing expectations of customers and shareholders alike.

As the use of these machines increases, so does the reliance on servo motors. Providing power and precision, servo motors are the controlling force behind much of this equipment. Because of this reliance, the maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair of these motors is critical. When servos are taken offline for unscheduled repairs, the results are unnecessary factory downtime. And that translates into lost revenue, dissatisfied customers and frustrated stakeholders.

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