Though essential, electric motors are power-hungry, consuming around 50 percent of the world’s electricity, according to the European Union. Growing energy costs and the need to reduce carbon emissions are both pressing challenges for production facilities, and electric motors have the potential to make a huge difference to both.
A UK Government survey found that over six in 10 (66 percent) manufacturers have taken steps in the past five years to improve energy efficiency, including everything from cultural changes to building improvements.
Another option is to limit the speed and torque of industrial motors so that they meet the application’s demand while consuming minimal energy. This can be achieved using industrial drives, including AC drives, DC drives, servo drives, stepper drives, and soft starters.
Read the full article in DPA's January 2025 issue