February 20, 2025 SINAMICS G220 is the new high-performance variable frequency drive designed to meet current and future challenges in every industry. Thanks to improved hardware and software, SINAMICS G220 takes digital drive technology to a new level, making your applications more efficient, secure and future-proof. Innovation in every detail Thanks to a broad range…
February 19, 2025 ABB ERH Motor – the Latest Innovation in Air Handling ABB’s ERH motor for HVACR applications offers a highly efficient, compact and lightweight solution that is easy to install and operate. Designed for flexibility, it provides a plug-and-play, user-friendly experience, making it the perfect choice for fan equipment. The compact configuration and…
February 19, 2025 ABB, a global leader in air handling motor and drive technologies, expanded its HVACR motor product line with the launch of ERH, a highly efficient, compact and lightweight solution for fan wall applications. This advanced motor technology delivers plug-and-play, variable-speed operation for simplified installation and lower energy consumption. “Facility managers and OEMs face increasing pressure to…
February 18, 2025 Kollmergen looks at the five most common mistakes that engineers make when specifying and working with stepper motors and drives, the problems that can result, and how you can avoid them. They also list five best practices for making the right choice. We all make mistakes — even machine engineers. Almost always, a mistake is an…
February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Why the Smallest Currents Matter:Understanding LeakageCurrent and Ground Faults in Modern VFDs Imagine a bustling manufacturing plant where machines produce thousands of components every hour. The electrical cabinets buzz with energy, and a labyrinth of cables branches out to every corner, connecting motors large…
February 18, 2025 By Damien Herweg, Product Marketing Manager SmartD Technologies Understanding VFD 2-Wire and 3-Wire Preset Configurations Recent discussions Damien Herweg had with colleagues motivated him to write this article—to explain, simplify, and share the concept of 2-wire and 3-wire preset configurations in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Whether you’re an experienced engineer or you’re…
February 7, 2025 REGENERATIVE 4 QUADRANT AC DRIVE A traditional AC drive, or inverter, takes the three-phase AC mains and converts it into a DC voltage with a combination of a rectifier and smoothing capacitor. This ‘DC link’ voltage is then chopped at high frequency to synthesize a variable voltage, variable frequency supply to the…
February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…
February 5, 2025 Review what the final lifecycle phase of RSLogix 5 programming software means for your operations and how to prepare for the future. For nearly four decades, the Allen‑Bradley® PLC-5® and its programming software RSLogix™ 5 have been the cornerstone for industrial automation. While paving the way for future PLC and software development…
February 4, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands the range of soft starters with the new ADXT series, which features three-phase control for the progressive starting of three-phase asynchronous motors. ADXT is particularly suitable for controlling heavy-duty applications, characterized by high inertia, such as crushers, fans, vertical or inclined conveyors, screw compressors, centrifuges, propellers, mills, band or circular…
January 30, 2025 Poultry and meat processing solutions from NORD include hygienic, compact gear units, reliable, high efficiency electric motors, and intelligent electronic control products. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), one of the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will…
January 29, 2025 ABB has strengthened its Roller table motor offering, increasing availability in response to growing demand. The motors, designed specifically for the hot and corrosive environment of steel mills, are paired with ABB variable speed drives (VSD), allowing for intense and dynamic workloads while minimizing downtime and operational costs. ABB’s Roller table motors…
January 29, 2025 By Debra Schug, PR and Content Lead With an installation base of more than 5 million CNCs and over 60 years of CNC technology development experience, FANUC is a world leader in factory automation. To kickoff this year, they are proud to present FANUC’s powerhouse dynamic duo to help provide the industry with…
January 29, 2025 High-performance, flexible and scalable – the MOVIPRO® technology inverter combines the performance capability and range of options of the MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet platform with the installation benefits and robustness of decentralized technology. The decentralized inverter is the control-cabinet-free solution for modular automation. Powerful universal genius There’s a new addition to the decentralized…
January 23, 2025 ABB, a global leader in food processing motor and drive technologies, has developed its next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe SP5+ is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor. Engineered for seamless inverter duty operation with advanced bearing protection, it utilizes cutting-edge…
January 23, 2025 What is distributed drive technology? In recent years, distributed drive technology has become a key part of automation and drive technology. It offers significant advantages over traditional centralized approaches, especially in terms of flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Distributed drive technology moves drive components, such as servo drives or stepper motor terminals, out…
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