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Clockmaker uses ABB drives on high accuracy milling machine

09/08/2013

One of the UK’s most skilled clock and watch restorers is using ABB variable-speed drives (VSDs) to control a highly accurate watch maker’s milling machine.

Driving the Al Hoota cave train

08/08/2013

A train controlled by ABB variable-speed drives is helping visitors to Oman experience the wonders of a two-million year-old natural cave system, deep in the desert.

Reinventing the wheel poses other environmental considerations

08/08/2013

In the push to reduce carbon emissions and meet government targets, vehicle manufacturers are looking for ways that allow them to incorporate new elements into existing designs.

How has the new IE4 classification changed the motor market?

08/08/2013

The IE2 regulations effectively cleaned-up the lower efficiency end of the market; if an application requires a motor to operate only occasionally, then its energy consumption is not so critical.

Maximising motor efficiency

08/08/2013

Cutting costs and boosting efficiency can seem challenging when you need to keep power-hungry devices, such as electric motors on the go around the clock. The tools are available with which to make a difference, but getting the maximum motor efficiency means looking at the bigger picture and taking a systems approach, says Phil Burge.

Drives Motors Features

Clockmaker uses ABB drives on high accuracy milling machine

Driving the Al Hoota cave train

Reinventing the wheel poses other environmental considerations

How has the new IE4 classification changed the motor market?

Maximising motor efficiency