As of 1 January, 2017, IE3-grade energy efficiency will be compulsory in the European Union for mains-operated electric motors in the rated power range from 0.75 to 375kW.
Formula E is now an integral part of motorsport. This worldwide series of races for electric vehicles now attracts more automotive manufacturers and suppliers than any other racing series.
The range of rotary brushless DC motors from Dunkermotoren now includes the option of the BG 65 model being available with an integrated Profinet interface.
In PROFINET environments with a safety controller, Nord frequency inverters now provide safe functions for drive axes according to SIL3 and Performance Level e (category 4).
Based on its IDS concept, Siemens is offering an environmentally friendly integrated drive system for open circuits comprising Simotics FD motors and water-cooled Sinamics S120 converters.