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13 January 2022
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Upgrading end-of-life motors to IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor and drive packages at BMW Group's MINI paint shop in Oxford, UK, has resulted in significant energy savings.
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31 August 2021
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Around eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor, but which is the most appropriate choice? Marek Lukaszczyk looks at the issues
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15 July 2021
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DESIGNERS OF motion systems can face challenges when selecting or developing PWM electronics to drive Brushless DC motors. Matthieu Bouat discusses the parameters to consider when developing the electronic control aspect of the motion system, particularly where factors such as battery life and the overall size and weight of the package are key concerns
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01 July 2021
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Austrian company, Rubble Master ,is using COMBIVERT F6 servo drives from KEB Automation on its latest hybrid range of mobile crushers. The servo drives were selected due to their compactness, robustness, high efficiency and integrated safety functionality.
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01 July 2021
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The insulation system of a motor prevents winding faults, but time, usage, moisture and other contaminants will inevitably cause insulation to deteriorate. Mark Convery explains how dielectric testing can detect potential threats to a motor’s insulation system
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30 June 2021
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A correctly tuned servo system can enhance stability, precision and productivity, but how are these outcomes best achieved? Joseph Profeta explains
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24 June 2021
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When recent flooding in North Macedonia threatened the country’s supply of electricity, the company tasked with draining the mine, Simtech Solution, turned to WEG, the global motor and drive manufacturer, for support at a critical time
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18 May 2021
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Motor and variable speed drive technologies are continuing to evolve rapidly, opening new possibilities for improving the efficiency, productivity, reliability and safety of industrial processes. David Hughes explores some of the major new innovations that are set to influence the market in the coming years
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09 March 2021
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A combination of new technology, online ordering tools and global logistics network, together with an understanding of high-power applications, is changing the way high voltage motors are purchased. Rob Wood explains
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07 September 2020
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Many companies service variable speed drives (VSDs), but not all of them carry an official manufacturer’s accreditation to do so. Alan Jones puts forward why he thinks working with a trusted, local partner is crucial to ensure optimal performance and longevity from your motor-driven equipment
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30 June 2020
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With its longstanding and well proven expertise for stepper motor based applications in deep space, ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic conditions as well as submersible motors and motors deployed under extreme levels of radiation, specialist German manufacturer Phytron, knows a thing or two about harsh and extreme environment motion control
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24 May 2020
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KEB Automation has supplied a variety of drives and control equipment to a UK-based machine builder for use on special purpose cutting machines for stone tiles and roof slates. KEB provided a complete solution from a single source and provided engineering support all the way through the machine design and build process.
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28 April 2020
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TEC, the UK’s largest electric motor distributor, has collaborated with Newton Tesla, a leading supplier of inverters, to help a plastic extrusion facility overcome downtime
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20 April 2020
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Strict regulations are synonymous with hazardous environments. Despite this, changes to legislation can still cause disruption. Marek Lukaszczyk explains the changing regulations for hazardous area motors and how the new energy efficiency requirements could provide significant financial gain.
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18 April 2019
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As the demands on food & beverage production become higher, and margins become tighter, ABB’s Andrew Bould, explains why focusing only on the energy efficiency of variable speed drives (VSDs) and low voltage motors loses sight of the bigger picture of potential savings
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05 December 2018
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The demand for greater efficiency and productivity within industrial and automation applications are the principle drivers in the growth of the global variable frequency drives market.
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09 October 2018
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In electric vehicles, renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, the need for reliability in testing to enhance safety, efficiency and performance has never been greater. Increasingly, electric vehicles and large-scale solar installations applications require the evaluation of larger-current devices. Yokogawa's new WT5000 precision power analyser meets these needs
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12 June 2018
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Together with two of its subsidiaries, WEG has developed a complete drive with a synchronous motor at its core. The result: a powertrain based on a permanent magnet motor that can be customised precisely to customer needs. WG20 gear units and CFW11 variable speed drives complete the drive system
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24 April 2018
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Control Techniques is launching a new 400V servo drive range within the Unidrive M family. Tentatively unveiled at the SPS show in Germany at the back end of 2017, and one of the early launches from the company since its purchase from Emerson Electric by Nidec, they were initially available in Germany and Italy, and are scheduled for UK launch summer 2018
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17 April 2018
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The new WEG Motor Scan enables real-time monitoring of motors via a smart device App in order facilitate preventative and predictive maintenance, and so maximise uptime
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