July 15, 2024 SmartD is pleased to announce that their 25HP AFE VFD is UL Certified! The Rigor and Credibility of UL Certifications is a testament to SmartD’s Commitment to Excellence. At SmartD, they pride ourselves on delivering products that meet and exceed industry standards. Their recent achievement of securing the UL certification for their…
July 15, 2024 The Klosterbrauerei Andechs has installed a new returnable glass line. Watch this video to find out how this has increased production capacity while minimising the use of resources. With 70 decentralised MOVIGEAR® performance drive units from SEW-EURODRIVE, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient technology has been installed in the traditional brewery. This project was the first…
June 28, 2024 Achieve Electrical Efficiency with Electrotek’s Superior Active Harmonic Filter Are you looking for reliable and efficient solutions to manage harmonic distortions in your electrical systems? Vanco Electrical Supplies is proud to introduce Electrotek’s cutting-edge Active Harmonic Filters, designed and manufactured right here in Canada to meet the unique demands of our environment….
June 27, 2024 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are transforming how we control motor speed, making processes more efficient and adaptable. However, they come with a hidden challenge: harmonic distortion. Traditional motors are designed to operate with a clean sinewave, but VFDs introduce high-frequency harmonics into the system. This distortion can lead to: These issues underscore…
June 27, 2024 Overcoming the Challenges Surrounding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) “Ce n’est pas le coût de la drive qui fait peur, c’est tout ce qui va autour!” This insightful observation from one of SmartD’s consulting clients perfectly encapsulates a common concern in the industry. Translated, it means: “It’s not the cost of the drive…
June 27, 2024 Quick and easy startup, independent of the bus system selected, with maximum flexibility. SEW-EURODRIVE meets the highest demands with their decentralized MOVI-C® modular automation system. For more information on thier drive technology, visit website www.sew-eurodrive.ca Related Story MOVI-C® Modular Automation System from SEW-Eurodrive MOVI-C® is the all-in-one solution for automation tasks. Whether you…
June 24, 2024 AutomationDirect has added new DURApulse GS30 drives. These high-performance drives support several control modes including sensorless vector control, closed-loop flux vector control, and torque control modes in a compact package. The GS30 series expands the DURApulse family by adding internal tension control loop expanded parameter sets for greater versatility, as well as…
June 24, 2024 AutomationDirect has added Toshiba AS3 AC drives. Toshiba is a trusted name in power electronics with a proven track record in the industry. Their products are built with high-quality construction and offer long-lasting durability. Toshiba drives are a prominent VFD brand and the AS3 series adjustable speed drives are packed with features…
June 18, 2024 Decentralized Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’S) Power, Communications, Integration and Support All-in-One! SEW-EURODRIVE’s decentralized drive technology has everything you need – compact drive units, decentralized inverters and motion controllers for field use – and everything can be easily combined and recombined as required. This is all possible because the standardized control and communication…
June 17, 2024 The Greater Toronto Area office offers local sales and support of KEB’s industrial automation solutions. KEB America, Inc., a subsidiary of KEB Automation KG and the North American provider of motion control and industrial automation solutions, has announced the opening of KEB Canada at 2010 Winston Park Dr., Suite 200, Oakville, ON L6H…
June 11, 2024 By Krystie Johnston SmartD’s Clean Power variable frequency drive is the next generation of motor control products. Using revolutionary power electronics and modulation algorithms, it maximizes energy efficiency and produces a clean sine wave. SmartD technologies is a Canadian startup that has developed what they say is one of the world’s first…
June 11, 2024 ABB’s MV Titanium concept is the world’s first medium-voltage (MV), speed controlled, industrial motor, in the 1-to-5-megawatt (MW) range that brings connectivity and control features in an easy to specify and install package. The all-in-one concept brings the benefits of energy efficiency to MV motor-driven processes, which today account for 10% of…
June 11, 2024 ABB’s MV Titanium concept is the world’s first medium-voltage (MV), speed controlled, industrial motor, in the 1-to-5 megawatt (MW) range that brings connectivity and control features in an easy to specify and install package. The all-in-one concept brings the benefits of energy efficiency to MV motor-driven processes, which today account for 10%…
June 6, 2024 Siemens to Sell Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners The Managing Board and Supervisory Board of Siemens AG have approved the sale of Innomotics – a world-leading electric motors and large drives company – to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”). The contracting parties have signed a corresponding agreement. The purchase price (enterprise value) is…
June 4, 2024 Selecting the right servo motor is a nuanced process vital for the optimal performance of a linear or rotary motion system. While manufacturers provide helpful sizing tools, a deep understanding of the key parameters—speed, torque, and inertia—is crucial. This whitepaper expands on these factors, aiming to simplify this complex task. Inertia: The…
May 29, 2024 Nidec Precision Corporation (“Nidec Precision” or the “Company”), a member of Nidec Corporation’s group companies, announced that it has developed TapSense, the world’s thinnest linear resonant actuator*. Nidec Precision developed TapSense, the world’s thinnest* 1.4mm-thick linear resonant actuator by utilizing its precision manufacturing technology that the Company has, since its foundation, nurtured…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
