Evolution in Controls

Discover how the Motioneers offer technical support and system solutions in this compelling episode of Evolution in Controls. Tom Rinke, Morrell Group's Advanced Engineering Manager and leader of the Motioneer department, discusses how the team works together to develop innovative motion control solutions for industrial and mobile applications. Tom shares the team's important role in bridging the gap between sales and engineering by providing conceptual engineering services to our customers. The team is modernizing the motion control ideation process, and the results are palpable. Learn more about the Motioneers and how they work together in this episode of Evolution in Controls. 

Discover how IoT revolutionizes hydraulic system maintenance programs across several industries in this episode of Evolution in Controls with Tim Wilson. Mark Garrett, President and Co-owner of Morrell Group, joins Tim for a conversation on connectivity in hydraulics. They dive into customer trends such as predictive maintenance and what solutions are available. They discuss how maintenance teams can identify issues before catastrophic failures and schedule maintenance time when it is favorable.  

Fluid condition monitoring is a hot topic, but what tools do you use? Do you have options beyond routinely changing the power unit fluid? Mark and Tim answer these questions during their conversation about contaminants. They also discuss how vibration leads to wear on pumps and what products our customers use to monitor these issues.

All of these critical data points are available at your fingertips. The software can push alerts to your phone to notify you of maintenance issues and allows you to see trends in data to predict future failures and schedule maintenance in advance. We are more connected to our machines than ever before. Join Mark and Tim for the conversation.

What information would you like to monitor in a hydraulic system? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Greg Gumbs, President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth, joins host Tim Wilson in our first episode of Evolution in Controls to discuss what he considers to be the most significant technological advancements in automation. Bosch Rexroth is a long-time leader in the world of motion control innovation and factory automation, giving Greg a unique perspective on the industry’s evolution and how manufacturers are responding. Greg and Tim break down how their Factory of the Future strategy can be monetized for several industries and how these changes are impacting the sales and distribution channels. How can distributors adapt to the changing needs of customers and their vendor partners? Greg shares how some are changing the legacy distribution model to better serve their customers.  

Tim asks questions about now, next, and beyond in the world of factory automation and mobile hydraulics. And Greg is more than prepared to answer with information about their developing technology. He predicts certain shifts in mobile hydraulics and shares where he believes Bosch Rexroth should invest their time and focus.

The ability to quickly change to evolving customer demands is a hot topic. Greg believes every factory is flexible other than its four exterior walls. What role does Bosch Rexroth play in this agile landscape?

Join Tim and Greg for a concise and insightful discussion on this episode of Evolution in Controls.

Where do you think Bosch Rexroth should invest their time? Share your feedback in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe so you can be notified for future episode releases.

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The world of automation is complex and constantly evolving to meet rapidly changing market demand. Evolution in Controls, a video, and podcast series, exists to create conversation about innovative motion control technology. The series covers an exciting range of topics relevant to anyone interested in motion control in the worlds of industrial and mobile manufacturing. Each episode contains information in a concise format for easy and insightful listening. Join our host, Tim Wilson, a career engineer and Sales Manager at Morrell Group, as he welcomes new guests each episode to discuss various motion control technologies and innovative solutions.