For clean, mean machines
Siemens is introducing the new Simotics S-1FS2 line of servomotors, designed for the clean condition requirements of the food, beverage, sterile packaging, pharmaceutical and...
Addressing the Water-Energy Efficiency Nexus through Variable Frequency Drives
Today, critical processes in water, wastewater and irrigation activities jointly use more than 55 billion kilowatt-hours per year, according to estimates from the U.S....
The Need for Speed
At the most recent AHR Expo, Browning introduced an expanded range of sizes at for its self-tensioning Tenso-set motor base in a hands-on, informative,...
Canned Motor Pumps Update
By Heinz P. Bloch
In part 1 of this series, we asked the question, “who should repair canned motor pumps?” For decades, the answer, according...
Keeping Current with the Times
Dynamatic® eddy current drive system chosen to replace aging wound rotor/liquid rheostat system
Dynamatic® electromagnetic adjustable speed drives on induction motors have been installed in...
AMPing It Up
Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions introduces industry's first online tool for tracking the location, life history and latest revision drawings and installation instructions for all...
Utilizing ODS and Vibration Analysis to Eliminate Ongoing Alignment Issues
The following article consists of a case study utilizing Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) in conjunction with standard vibration tools to solve problems in the...
Smart AccessOn the Go for Drives and Motion Control
By John Meyer, Siemens
Plant operators constantly look for ways to increase the efficiency and data collection from drives and motion control. With an eye...
How to Choose an Industrial Automation Controller
There are many important items to consider when choosing a controller for machine and process automation. Breaking down the equipment’s operational needs is a...
An industry inflection point
As many companies wrestle to extract full value from their digital transformation efforts, the limitations of today’s automation architecture are being realized. Technology stacks...









