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...

VFD Maintenance Tips

By Jason Wellnitz, Yaskawa America, Inc. Many production settings have changed in the midst of social distancing. Employees are spaced six feet apart, assembly lines...

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...

Securing efficiency with seamless automation

Innovation is a driving force behind many industries, and although plant operators are constantly seeking new methods and technologies to increase efficiency, integrating the...

More Sustainable Pumping Using Permanent Magnet Motor Technology: Part 2 of...

Read part 1 here. In part one of this series, we discussed some of the many factors that can improve return-on-investment (ROI) time, increase sustainability,...

Building on the Past to Create the Future

By Bryan Gehringer, NovaTech Utilities are facing an upcoming 2022 deadline from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to fully comply with an updated...

What Is Three Minutes of Motor Testing Worth to You?

Motor testing is among the most common yet underutilized diagnostic and measurement tools that yields an incredible return on investment. The following case study...

Benefits of Permanently Installed Automatic Insulation Resistance (IR) Testing: Part 3...

Throughout this series, we have noted the critical need for accurate electrical condition (IR) of the insulation in your equipment and the issues that...

Cutting-edge Technology for Electrical Motor and Transmission Assembly

As a global leader in the development of advanced systems and products for the industrial automation sector, Comau has signed a multi-year partnership with...

Say good-bye to brake wear

Force Control introduces the Magnashear® electric coupler brake which feature oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint....