System Optimization vs. Component Optimization

Does it really make sense to increase the efficiency of your pump and motor without addressing the downstream components? What is the value (payback)...

Unique Motor Control in the Harshest Environments

In oil fields around the globe, a giant silhouette can be seen methodically and rhythmically raising its head into the sky and dropping back...

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...

Industrial Enterprise Monitoring Makes the Connection

Today’s industrial operations face numerous enterprise-level reliability, performance, and sustainability challenges, which are difficult to systematically identify, prioritize, and correct to maximize operational potential....

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...

Intelligent Pumping Means Efficient Motor Use

Pump users are asking for greater efficiency and more integrated solutions from both their pumps and motors, and Grundfos constantly strives to make its...

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...

Smart Pumps Unleashed

The appeal of smart pump technology is easy to see. Instead of one, persistent pumping action and the resulting energy costs, smart pumps promise...

To Succeed Control Your Speed

Read Part 1 Here! In last month’s start to this article, we explained how, for several different applications, medium voltage VFDs are typically superior to...

Innovative Vibration Learning System

By Dr. Budhaditya Hazra, Liang Xu, and Dr. Suri Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest  With an increase in high-speed manufacturing and automation, it has become more important to...