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Correct motor control selection: Your questions answered

Correct motor control selection: Your questions answered

Ben Lloyd is Festo’s Product Manager for Electrical Products. In this article, he addresses the most frequently asked questions raised by engineers and machine builders about optimal motor selection.

From aerospace to automation: The power of magnetic gears

From aerospace to automation: The power of magnetic gears

With industry increasingly being driven by the twin imperatives of performance and sustainability, magnetically geared motors are unlocking new design and engineering possibilities. Gary Rodgers, CEO of Magnomatics, explores the technology’s multi-sector benefits.

Beyond the motor: Building an energy-efficient machine

Beyond the motor: Building an energy-efficient machine

Building an energy-efficient machine requires looking beyond just the motor. Lenze understands this well, as its portfolio allows you to assemble the entire drive train from the right components. This article focuses on the decentralised controllers of the i-series, which share the same DNA as Lenze's IE5 and IE6 motors: innovative, energy-efficient, and user-friendly.

Minimising drive failure to maximise productivity

Minimising drive failure to maximise productivity

Drive failure can have a serious impact on productivity levels. Whether it is moving a pharmaceutical line conveyor belt, a quarry jaw crusher, or keeping an operating theatre cool, drives are a small yet essential part of the production process. When it comes to smooth, cost-effective operation, it’s important to get the basics right.

Designing for durability: Why circularity is key to the industrial equipment of the future

Designing for durability: Why circularity is key to the industrial equipment of the future

Circularity is no longer a niche concept in industrial engineering. It's a widely accepted necessity. Without clear guidance, industries risk buckling under the pressures of global population growth, climate change, and resource scarcity. This is where circularity comes in, offering both environmental and economic returns. It's a shift from “take, make, dispose” to designing products for durability and efficiency.

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