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Making room for smaller devices: The benefits of miniature motors

Making room for smaller devices: The benefits of miniature motors

The trend for miniaturisation continues to be relevant, as many industries are driven to reduce weights and footprints in order to save space and improve user experience. Modern surgical tools, for example, are being made smaller and lighter to improve precision, while enhancing user comfort and safety.

Are you ready for new Ecodesign measures?

Are you ready for new Ecodesign measures?

There are approximately eight billion electric motors in use in the EU. Little wonder then, that these devices will be subject to stricter Ecodesign requirements in future. Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, discusses the key elements of the latest regulatory requirements.

Looking to reduce your plant’s overall energy consumption?

Looking to reduce your plant’s overall energy consumption?

According to Ofgem, we’ve witnessed a record rise in global gas prices over the past six months, with wholesale prices more than quadrupling in the last year. Facing soaring energy bills and rising costs, many industrial businesses are struggling. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG explains five ways to improve motor energy efficiency.

Gear up: The impact of energy topics on the industrial gearbox market

Gear up: The impact of energy topics on the industrial gearbox market

Energy is becoming one of the most prevailing topics in the manufacturing industry, and so the situation is also impacting the gearbox and geared motor market.

Finding alternative motors

Finding alternative motors

Due to the constant update in both winding and magnet technologies, motors can go into NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) status and become obsolete. It is a standard process to replace older motors with more modern options, perhaps for a more compact design or for competing lead times or pricing.

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