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The Time is Now: An Industrial Energy Efficiency Action Plan

June 13, 2025 In a whitepaper released on June third, ABB has set out the scale of the challenge facing the global industrial sector and emphasizes the critical role of industrial energy efficiency in meeting rising energy demand while strengthening energy security & affordability and driving industrial competitiveness. With 45% of the world’s electricity converted…

Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn How to Prevent It!
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Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn How to Prevent It!

Is This Silent Motor Killer Causing Unplanned Downtime? Learn more in this webinar Friday, June 20, 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Struggling with Short Motor Life and Unscheduled Downtime? Your Problem May Be Electrical – Not Mechanical! Are you constantly experiencing downtime due to VFD tripping or motor bearing damage? The problem may…

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Kollmorgen Launches the New Generation of AC and DC Motor Controllers for AGVs and AMRs: Power, Precision, and Performance

May 30, 2025 Kollmorgen, a global leader in navigation and controls technology for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), announces the launch of the AC7 and DC7 Motor Controllers, a powerful new generation of AC and DC motor controllers engineered for AGVs and AMRs. With this innovation, Kollmorgen delivers the performance, durability, and…

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IKO’s New High-Thrust Linear Motor Stage Delivers Long Stroke Lengths in Constrained Spaces

May 22, 2025 IKO is pleased to announce its LT170H2 direct drive linear motor stage for dynamic applications such as semiconductor fabrication which require high thrust forces and long strokes. This latest addition to the LT family of linear motor stages delivers 260N of rated force and up to 500N maximum, exceeding the thrust ratings…

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Siemens Launches Next-Generation Motion Control System for Basic Automation Applications

May 14, 2025 At this year’s AUTOMATE, Siemens is announcing the launch of its enhanced motion control portfolio, featuring SINAMICS servo-drive systems and the new SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller, delivering unprecedented performance and flexibility for basic automation applications including handling, moving, positioning and processing. The new solution combines three key innovations: “This holistic system approach…

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ABB and Raumaster Paper Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Winder Solutions

May 1, 2025 ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Raumaster Paper to jointly explore integrated winder solutions in the US, helping paper mills enhance operational efficiency and extend the lifecycle of existing equipment. ABB will bring its expertise in automation, system drives and digitalization to the partnership, combining its industry-leading control…

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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Kollmorgen Introduces New High-Voltage IC Ironcore DDL Direct Drive Linear Motor

April 22, 2025 Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has introduced an addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family, expanding beyond 230 VAC products with a new capability to support 400/480 VAC-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak…

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Electric Motors Market to Reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032

April 22, 2025 Market Summary: The global electric motors market size was USD 129.78 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 240.61 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 7.1% during 2024–2032. The market is driven by the rising trend of industrial automation and surging adoption of electric vehicles, worldwide. Increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions is expected to drive the market…

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Why Use Low-Consumption Contactors in Your Motor Control Systems?

April 15, 2025 By Tiffany Moore Organizations are under more pressure than ever to improve sustainability metrics. How can you help them succeed — and win more business in the process?    Building motor control systems with more sustainable parts is one piece of the puzzle. Control panel builders, system integrators, and design firms have an…

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The Long Cable Run Dilemma: Where Should You Install the VFD?

April 15, 2025 By Damien Herwegh Sophia, a dedicated electrical engineer in a large industrial complex, has been tasked with installing a drive system where the motor is located hundreds of meters away from the control room. Like many engineers before her, she considers the usual question: Should I place the drive in the electrical…

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Gescan Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with ABB Canada

April 10, 2025 Gescan Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with ABB Canada Gescan, A Sonepar Company, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with ABB Motion, a business of ABB Ltd renowned for its pioneering solutions in automation and electrification. Gescan will now offer ABB’s high-quality drive solutions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, making energy-efficient motor…

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Rockwell Automation Revolutionizes Motor Controls with Smarter and Safer M100 Electronic Motor Starter 

April 2, 2025 Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the launch of the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, enabling industrial organizations to simplify panel wiring and reduce component and engineering complexities with advanced functional safety solutions and more refined motor starting capabilities.  Rockwell’s traditional motor…

Powering Up: How Canadian Innovation is Changing Motor Control
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Powering Up: How Canadian Innovation is Changing Motor Control

April 2, 2025 By Krystie Johnston SmartD Technologies is a Canadian startup company that has created what they say is the world’s first clean power VFD. Industries around the world stand to benefit from their clean sine technology, which eliminates the negative effects of harmonics and pulse-width modulation found in traditional systems. Simon Leblond, CEO…

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Kollmorgen’s New SFD-M High-Resolution Encoder Offers Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback at Zero Incremental Cost

March 25, 2025 Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has introduced the new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn). It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback with absolute positioning information available at system startup. Designed to work with AKD™ and AKD2G drives, the SFD-M absolute multi-turn encoder can be integrated into Kollmorgen…

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ABB Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers and Enclosures Now cUL Certified

March 18, 2025 Easier approval process with regulatory bodies ABB medium voltage (MV) circuit breakers and enclosures recently received cUL certification from the standards organization, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, providing additional assurance that these products are tailored to the stringent requirements of the Canadian market. This certification also validates their reliability and performance under exacting…