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 Mastering motor control

Mastering motor control

07/01/2025

In industrial facilities, electric motors drive everything from conveyor belts to fans and compressors. Now, with the cost of energy rising, manufacturers are trying to find new ways to reduce consumption – and motors are in the spotlight. Here, Tom Cash, Director of Foxmere, explains how manufacturers can improve motor control through the use of soft starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and DC motors.

 Delivering HVAC efficiency with permanent magnet motors

Delivering HVAC efficiency with permanent magnet motors

03/12/2024

Faced with fluctuating energy prices and increasingly stringent environmental regulations, countless industries are searching for more sustainable and energy-efficient technologies. HVAC is no exception to this trend, but has one key advantage over many other sectors: it already has access to powerful, energy-efficient technology in the form of permanent magnet (PM) motors, paired with variable frequency drives (VFDs).

 WEG: The journey from local electric motor manufacturer to global industrial player

WEG: The journey from local electric motor manufacturer to global industrial player

05/11/2024

Over the decades, WEG has expanded its operations internationally, beginning with exports in the 1970s. Today, it operates in 37 countries and produces millions of motors and transformers annually. Here, the company talks us through its new WEG Industrial Park in Portugal, and its ongoing efforts in innovation and sustainability within the industrial landscape.

 Motor management: Designing reliability and resilience in the digital era

Motor management: Designing reliability and resilience in the digital era

07/10/2024

The requirements of motor management have changed in the wake of digital transformation, pushing traditional solutions to evolve for the digital age.

Motion solution precision is key for surgical robots

Motion solution precision is key for surgical robots

02/09/2024

Innovation in motion control precision has the potential to expand the array of surgical procedures that can be performed by robots. Meanwhile, for current robotic surgical applications, enhancing control precision means improved patient recovery. What steps should surgical robot designers take when specifying a motion system?

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