Drives Motors Features

How sustainable is drive technology?

How sustainable is drive technology?

Lukas Schmitz, Sustainability Manager at KEB Automation, explains what sustainability means and why companies have a special responsibility towards people and nature. He also talks about the measures that KEB has already taken and why drive technology plays a key role in promoting sustainability.

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

Robert Chin, Global R&D Manager IEC LV Motors at ABB, explains that while IE5 is regarded as the current state-of-the-art in energy efficiency, motors that meet the anticipated IE6 “hyper-efficiency” level are already commercially available in the form of synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology.

Driving drone flight: The future of drones and their propulsion systems

Driving drone flight: The future of drones and their propulsion systems

Although legislation currently holds back widespread commercial deployment of drones, trials are showing the potential for cargo delivery, as well as applications such as inspection and security. Key to achieving flight safety, as well as power efficiency, are drone propulsion systems. maxon’s engineering expert for aerospace applications, Andrew Gibson, discusses the status of the drone market and the future requirements for drone propulsion systems.

IE5 ultra-premium efficiency, now with liquid cooling

IE5 ultra-premium efficiency, now with liquid cooling

ABB’s IE5 SynRM liquid-cooled motors set a new benchmark for performance: they are the first motors in the world to deliver IE5 ultra-premium efficiency with highly effective liquid cooling.

Drives enhance energy efficiency of raw material processing

Drives enhance energy efficiency of raw material processing

Deloitte’s 2024 manufacturing industry outlook warns that manufacturers will continue to face “new challenges spurred by the need for product innovation to meet company-set net zero emissions goals”. Here, automated screen systems will be essential in supporting increased efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.

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