ABB Drive Series Comparison: ACS255 vs ACS380 vs ACS580 vs ACS880
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ABB Drive Series Comparison: ACS255 vs ACS380 vs ACS580 vs ACS880

April 28, 2025 Proax Technologies supports customers across industries in selecting the right drive for their automation needs. ABB offers a powerful lineup of variable frequency drives (VFDs) built for flexibility, energy efficiency, and safety. In this post, They explore the ACS255, ACS380, ACS580, and ACS880 series so you can confidently choose the best solution…

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SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C Motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency Motor

March 18, 2025 Driving Efficiency: Less Energy Costs, More Performance. SEW-EURODRIVE is setting a new standard for efficiency with the launch of the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C…

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ABB ERH Motor – the Latest Innovation in Air Handling

February 19, 2025 ABB ERH Motor – the Latest Innovation in Air Handling ABB’s ERH motor for HVACR applications offers a highly efficient, compact and lightweight solution that is easy to install and operate. Designed for flexibility, it provides a plug-and-play, user-friendly experience, making it the perfect choice for fan equipment. The compact configuration and…

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ABB’s ERH Motor Delivers Simplicity and Efficiency for Air Handling Applications

February 19, 2025 ABB, a global leader in air handling motor and drive technologies, expanded its HVACR motor product line with the launch of ERH, a highly efficient, compact and lightweight solution for fan wall applications. This advanced motor technology delivers plug-and-play, variable-speed operation for simplified installation and lower energy consumption. “Facility managers and OEMs face increasing pressure to…

ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo
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ABB Unveils New Direct Drive Motor Technology for Fan Wheels at AHR Expo

February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is Exhibiting HVACR Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Drive Solutions at AHR 2025

January 24, 2025 From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all…

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HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future

January 24, 2025 HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future The Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry is not only a major player in the energy efficiency sector but also a significant job creator across North America. As the demand for energy-efficient solutions continues to grow, so too does the need for skilled…

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3 Things Manufacturers Should Know About Industry 5.0

January 23, 2025 While many manufacturers are still embracing the principles of Industry 4.0, the next evolution, Industry 5.0, is already beginning to take shape. Unlike Industry 4.0, which was a giant leap forward in automation and digitalization, Industry 5.0 represents a reconsideration of how smart technology platforms can work alongside humans. This includes technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial…

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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

January 14, 2025 ABB announced on January 14 the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction…

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Self-Learning 3-Phase Soft Starters for Motors up to 75Hp / 55kW from Carlo Gavazzi

October 30, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75Hp / 55kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are required (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down). The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work…

Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management
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Hammond Power Solutions Launches New Smart Transformers for Predictive Energy Management

October 30, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions proudly announces the launch of HPS Smart Transformers, now available for medium and low voltage transformers. This advanced solution integrates IIoT-enabled power monitors to provide critical data insights, empowering users to proactively analyze and address potential issues before they lead to costly downtime. HPS Smart Transformers are designed to give…

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Enhancing Safety and Energy Efficiency with Contactors

August 27, 2024 Modern electrical systems rely heavily on contactors, to regulate and control power distribution in a variety of applications as they are essential to many operations, such as turning on lights in high-rise buildings, automating processes in state-of-the-art facilities, or starting motors in manufacturing plants. Contactors are electrically controlled switches used to switch an…

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Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston

August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…

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Sinumerik 828D with New Hardware and Digital Twin for More Flexibility, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity

August 19, 2024 In the spirit of its motto “Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow,” Siemens is presenting new hardware and software for the Sinumerik 828D CNC controller at this year’s AMB in Stuttgart. It is specifically designed for the compact and mid-range machine market. The new PPU271.5, PPU270.5, PPU290.5, and PU272.5 processor units and…

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Harmony XB5N/XB7N Ø22mm Plastic Push Buttons, Selectors and Pilot Lights | Schneider Electric

August 19, 2024 Harmony 22 mm Pushbuttons, switches, pilot lights Harmony XB5N/XB7N Ø 22 mm plastic modular push buttons, selector switches and pilot lights are part of the Schneider Electric industrial push buttons catalog. They are perfectly suited to meet majority of installation requirements, locally manufactured for efficiency. These modular push button switches are designed…

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Government of Canada Invests in Heat Pump Training for Skilled Workers in a Cleaner Economy Across the Country

August 14 2024 Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are switching to heat pumps as a way to cut their energy bills and contribute to the fight against climate change. The increased demand in heat pumps, backed by a range of government programming, is supporting good jobs in a cleaner economy. Installing and maintaining this technology…