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Meet the Director: Q&A with Technidrive’s David Strain

29/02/2024

In this exclusive interview with DPA, David Strain, Technical Director of Technidrive, shares the secrets behind the company’s 25 years of success, strategies for tackling industry challenges, and a glimpse into its future endeavours.

Decentralised drive architecture delivers benefits for automated systems

29/02/2024

Machinery and production lines that offer greater mobility and flexibility allow manufacturers to compete for more jobs, produce more customisable products, and adapt to evolving customer needs for e-commerce. It is not surprising, then, that many manufacturers are searching for ways to make their equipment and lines more adaptable and versatile.

Celebrating 50 years of British innovation at Control Techniques

31/01/2024

Reaching its 50th anniversary in 2023, Control Techniques has emerged as a real success story for UK manufacturing. In an exclusive Q&A, DPA’s Editor Sophia Bell sits down with the team at Control Techniques to learn more about the company's dedication to recruiting the next generation of British engineers, its resilience in the face of unexpected industry challenges, and what we can expect from the next 50 years of drives.

The route to net zero: How motors and drives support carbon neutrality

08/01/2024

Manufacturers and end users of motors and drives need to get on board with ambitious zero-emission targets pledged by governments around the world. However, it’s estimated that nearly half of the world’s energy is consumed by electric motors. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East Marketing Manager of WEG, explains why choosing the right motors and drives can be integral to environmental compliance and driving plant efficiency.

Optimising drive design helps e-bikes pedal towards the future