Motors & Drives

Electric motors are the backbone of manufacturing, but they are also among the most energy-intensive pieces of equipment. More than 65% of electrical energy in industry is consumed by motors, and the annual cost of running one of them can be up to ten times its original price. Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, shares three tips to make your motor more energy efficient.  

Sole UK supplier of FAULHABER motors, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), will be supplying the new FAULHABER magnetic AEMT-12/16 L absolute encoder. The product is the first multiturn absolute encoder released by FAULHABER, complementing the existing portfolio of single turn units.

The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. System integrators and end users must take note to ensure compliance and variable speed drive manufacturers will also need to assist by making their product data available. Wayne Turtill, Product Manager for Variable Speed Drives, Servos and Low Voltage Switchgear at Mitsubishi Electric UK, explains the impact of G5-5.

The world’s loudest sound was the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in 1883, which was clearly heard 3,000 miles away - that’s more than the width of the United States. While micromotors won’t reach this extreme volume, their noise can still be problematic, such as in loud medical equipment that triggers patient anxiety. Here, Dave Walsha, Commercial Development Officer at EMS, explores some applications where motors must keep the noise down.

Motor efficiency is often overlooked completely when chemical companies are addressing energy saving and the associated operating expenditure reductions. Here Tony Young, Director of CP Automation, presents his top tips for ensuring that the motors in your plant run as efficiently as possible.

Sole UK supplier of FAULHABER motors, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) has announced that it will offer the latest product in the FAULHABER range. The DM66200H series of hollow shaft stepper motors boasts a new direct drive mechanism for applications that require a uniquely wide aperture, while providing impressive performance values.

Long takes, when done properly, are masterstrokes of cinema. However, just a single mistake can mean scrapping reams of footage. To ensure filming equipment can keep up with the director’s cinematic vision, cameras must perform precise and perfectly repeatable actions. Here, Dave Walsha, Commercial Development Officer at EMS, explains how servo motors help achieve process precision both on and off camera.

An automated warehouse is a breathtaking sight, as reams of pallets are automatically scanned and retrieved for delivery. But not all automation systems are made to endure extreme environments. Here’s how Technidrive and WEG partnered to help Moffett, an automated storage firm, design a vertical lift for extreme temperatures.

Industrial motor manufacturer, WEG has supplied a permanent magnet motor to Klabin, the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper in Brazil. Aiming at ensuring better results for its production process, Klabin purchased a 125 HP WEG W22 Magnet motor in October 2019 to replace the DC drive of its lime furnace.

Computing Machinery and Intelligence, the seminal paper by Alun Turing, posed the question, “Can machines think?” Turing's research proved that a digital computer could simulate the behaviour of any other digital machine, given enough memory and time. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East Marketing Manager at WEG, explains how this has led to an effective digital manufacturing environment in which the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electric motor and drive applications could soon be unleashed.