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How inverter drives can cut the cost of automation

How inverter drives can cut the cost of automation

Following advice from Eaton, machine builder IMSB has replaced a costly servo-controlled filling system with one based on an inverter drive, making its novel machines much more affordable.

Protecting motor and driven load: let’s torque sense

Protecting motor and driven load: let’s torque sense

I recently read an article implying that motor current can be used as an alternative to motor power to protect mechanical drive trains, writes Malcolm Greenhill.

EMC screening plastic enclosures with large viewing windows

EMC screening plastic enclosures with large viewing windows

Paul Hoath describes two non-ITO options for extending the conductive coating across the large viewing window of a plastic enclosure while maintaining its optical transparency.

'Data mining' takes on new meaning in Norway

'Data mining' takes on new meaning in Norway

Deep within a mountain, powered by hydroelectric resources and cooled by the cold waters of a fjord, the largest, most secure data centre in Europe - the Lefdal Mine Data Centre (LMD) - is approaching completion.

Countdown to February 2016: preparing for CEC Level VI

Countdown to February 2016: preparing for CEC Level VI

A new standard, due to be implemented this month, will seek further reductions in the energy consumed by external power adapters, writes Jon Vallis.

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