What is Tax Section 179 & Who Qualifies? To 179 something, means to deduct its entire cost in the year of purchase on your tax return. Any business that purchases equipment can qualify for Tax Section 179 but it’s particularly helpful for manufacturers looking to offset equipment costs. The Code allows for the full purchase […]
Parker has begun the obsolescence process of the 690+ product line. Parker made the decision to discontinue the line due to the obsolescence of critical components from their suppliers in addition to product maturity. The last day the AC690+ drives will be available for order is June 30, 2022. Please make sure to note the […]
Every manufacturer wants to increase productivity. On this week’s blog, Sure Controls In-House Controls Technician Luke Nagrant explains how calibration can help you achieve that goal. He breaks down his top tips for avoiding downtime. The Need Calibrations of instrumentation, sensors, and other equipment is one step in standard preventive maintenance. During calibration, a zone […]
Over 85 percent of U.S. manufacturers are already delivering, or planning to deliver, products with IoT capabilities. Considering the promise of IoT, this should come as no surprise. Manufacturers are moving quickly to IoT-enable their products because of the exciting new capabilities IoT technologies deliver. For example, equipping off-road industrial equipment with telematics systems that […]
If you ask a manufacturing executive to describe their biggest challenge, they will probably say it’s attracting and retaining labor. The labor shortage has proved to be a significant concern for all manufacturers. But, perhaps the struggle is felt most acutely by manufacturers who were resistant to automation and the digital transformation. A 2018 report […]
