ABB launches next-generation medium voltage drive, designed to enhance industrial performance and reliability
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ABB Launches Next-Generation Medium Voltage Drive, Designed to Enhance Industrial Performance and Reliability

November 20, 2024 ABB has launched the ACS8080, its newest medium voltage air-cooled drive. The new drive represents an evolution, building on over 50 years of experience in delivering drives to industrial applications and bringing reliability, performance, and flexibility to the next level thanks to innovative motor control, versatile design, and digital capabilities. The converter…

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 Sean Hickey, President of Lafert NA Has Retired

November 15, 2024 Sean Hickey, President of Lafert North America Retires After 33 years, Sean Hickey, president of Lafert North America has retired. Sean is a proud past chairman of both the EASA Manufacturing Council and past Manufacturing Chairman of PTDA. His leadership has had a profound impact on Lafert NA and the people within…

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AM8300 Servomotors Set New High-Water Mark for Performance

November 15, 2024 For applications requiring especially high speeds and dynamics, Beckhoff offers the water-cooled AM8300 servo series with standstill torques three times greater than conventional options With the AM8300 servomotor series, Beckhoff expands its drive technology portfolio to include modular motors with integrated water cooling. Compared to conventional convection-cooled motors, these devices support higher…

Global Leaders Danfoss Drives and Innomotics Combine Strengths to Enhance Customer Offering
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Global Leaders Danfoss Drives and Innomotics Combine Strengths to Enhance Customer Offering

November 14, 2024 Danfoss Drives A/S, a world-leading manufacturer of low-voltage drives, and Innomotics GmbH, a global leader in motors and medium voltage drives, are pleased to announce their intention to enter into a cooperation. By combining their complementary strengths, the two companies aim to increase competitiveness and provide customers with comprehensive product portfolio and…

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Yaskawa America, Inc. Names New Leader for Drives Group

November 11, 2024 The Drives and Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Burnside to the position of Drives Group Vice President. Burnside replaces long-time Drives Group Vice President Mark Bernicky, who will be taking on a new role for Yaskawa, focused on strengthening customer relationships. Prior to…

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ABB Announces the Acquisition of Aurora Motors

November 6, 2024 ABB announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors. This acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding customer base in 30 countries and an experienced customer-centered sales structure, as well as solid partnerships with strategic suppliers. Aurora Motors is a $4 million U.S. Vertical Pump Motors provider, with engineering…

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Maxon Adds Dynamism to Robotic Servo Motors

November 4, 2024 Advanced Compact Motors and Gearheads for High-Performance Robotics Electromate, one of Canada’s premier distributors of motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of maxon’s EC Frameless DT50 Motor and ECX Flat Series DC Motors and Gearheads, designed to meet the demands of modern robotics and automation systems. The EC and…

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Retrofit in Sewage Treatment Plants | Life Cycle Services | SEW-EURODRIVE

October 30, 2024 Retrofit in Sewage Treatment Plants Sewage treatment plants clean up tons of waste water every day. Technical problems or even system failures cannot be tolerated. At every purification stage of your sewage treatment plant, use drive technology that is individually tailored to your requirements, prevents failures, and lowers energy costs. Watch this…

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OnFILTER’s New Line of DIN Rail Mounted EMI Filters

October 28, 2024 OnFILTER, a California-based company, presents its complete line of DIN rail EMI filters suitable for UL508-A electrical panels.  Filters cover wide range of applications: AC, DC, ground, motion control (servo/VFD/steppers), power line communication (PLC), and 4…20mA data, helping to improve error-free uninterrupted operation. Patented filters offer high performance in small packages.  All…

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Servo and Other PWM Motors in Semiconductor Manufacturing

October 24, 2024 By Vladimir Kraz/OnFILTER vkraz@onfilter.com Semiconductor manufacturing is largely fully automated. The only time any device – from the wafers to the packaged ICs – is handled manually is when these components are already “dead.” The same is largely true for automated PCB assembly (PCBA) with some exceptions for manually inserted components, rework,…

ABB Research Shows Energy Efficiency Has Become the Decisive Factor in Electric Motor Choice for Businesses
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ABB Research Shows Energy Efficiency Has Become the Decisive Factor in Electric Motor Choice for Businesses

October 23, 2024 • Independent survey commissioned by ABB highlights the critical role that energy efficiency now plays in the sustainability agenda for global businesses with 91 percent saying this influences their choice of electric motors • 94 percent of companies surveyed are already investing, or planning to invest, in sustainability initiatives, and have adopted…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Helps to Improve OEM’s Production Output by 300% with Implementation of Servo Motors and Amplifiers

October 21, 2024 Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. prides itself on its servo motors and amplifiers portfolio, known for its high-performance capabilities, flexibility, and versatility for various applications. When an OEM of vial…

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Servo Motors Growing Smarter and More Efficient Than Ever with IO-Link Wireless Enhancements

October 21, 2024 Servo Motors Growing Smarter and More Efficient Than Ever with IO-Link Wireless Enhancements In a significant advancement for the industrial automation sector, Siboni and CoreTigo are proud to announce their continued cooperation, utilizing CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, within Siboni’s servo motors. By integrating CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, Siboni created the PL4 series,…

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Siemens Successfully Closes Sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners

October 15, 2024 Siemens AG has successfully closed the sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for €3.5 billion (enterprise value). On May 16, 2024, the company had announced plans to sell this world-leading supplier of electric motors and large-drive systems to KPS. “I am delighted that the sale of Innomotics to KPS has…

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Revealing the Real Story Behind Motor Power and VFD Ratings: Avoid Costly Mistakes

October 15, 2024 Understanding Motor Power Rating and VFD Ratings: The Reality Behind Normal Duty and Heavy Duty Selections When it comes to selecting a VFD for a motor, many professionals start with the values provided for Normal Duty (ND) and Heavy Duty (HD). It seems straightforward — these ratings supposedly help match a drive…

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Introducing the dV Sentry® Filter: The Future of Motor Protection

September 26, 2024 In the quest for superior motor protection, MTE has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the dV Sentry® dv/dt filter. Designed to revolutionize motor protection in even the most challenging environments, the dV Sentry® combines advanced technology with unparalleled performance to offer the ultimate solution for safeguarding your motors. The Next Generation in Motor…