Feature

Circularity in action: Designing a sustainable low-voltage motor

Santanu Singha, R&D Sustainability Manager, and Ghanshyam Shrestha, R&D Technology Manager at ABB’s IEC LV Motor Division, highlight the tangible actions that ABB is taking to meet its circularity goals, such as its recent collaboration with partners to create a sustainable low-voltage motor.

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Using sustainable alternatives at the design phase, the CO2 footprint of an IE5 Synchronous Reluctance (SynRM) motor has been reduced by 20 percent with no impact on performance.

Today, products have a finite lifespan, and when their usefulness diminishes, they are often discarded. However, this model is no longer viable in a world with limited resources.

The circular industrial economy offers an alternative approach where products are designed, maintained, and optimised to maximise their longevity. All waste is considered a valuable resource.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.