Recorded at Automate 2026, Jim Anderton, Manufacturing Expert and Executive Editor at Arrowfly, interviewed Josh Julius, Industrial Channel Manager at Yaskawa America, about the latest innovations in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and how they are helping manufacturers improve energy efficiency, streamline maintenance, enhance connectivity, and optimize motor performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Learn how Yaskawa’s portfolio of VFDs, including the GA800, GA500, GA501, FP605, and the innovative U1000 regenerative drive, helps manufacturers improve efficiency, simplify maintenance, enhance connectivity, and address the unique requirements of industries such as food processing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, mining, oil and gas, and more.
Topics covered include:
- General-purpose vs. application-specific VFDs
- Energy savings through regenerative drive technology
- Harmonic mitigation and power quality improvements
- Integrated Ethernet communications and industrial networks
- Predictive maintenance and drive health monitoring
- Industrial enclosure options for harsh environments
- PLC interoperability and system integration
- U.S.-based drive manufacturing and quality testing practices
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