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

03/11/2022

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

20/10/2022

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.

Are you ready for new Ecodesign measures?

13/10/2022

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.

Motion solution requirements for biologic delivery devices

31/08/2022

From cancer to rheumatoid arthritis, biopharmaceuticals have revolutionised treatments, in some cases providing hope for patients who previously had no further options. Integral to their success are the delivery devices, which are driven by accurate, reliable motion systems.

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