Motors and Drives
Slowdown anticipated for geared products market
Interact Analysis’ research found many gearbox suppliers observed a slowdown in 2023 and is expected to continue in 2024.
Geared motors, industrial gears market expecting rebound in 2025
The geared motors and industrial gears markets are expected to rebound in 2025 after contractions in 2023 and 2024.
Video: What to know when repairing electric motors
Recent research confirms the importance of following industry best practices to maintain reliability and efficiency in repaired electric motors
Decentralized inverter market expected to triple in growth over next decade
The decentralized inverter market is expected to more than triple in growth over the next decade to more than $80 billion.
New electrostatic motor design: 90% less copper, no magnets, ultra-efficiency
Demonstration models show enormous motor energy savings without magnets, using 90% less copper for the C-Motive ultra-high-efficiency, electrostatic motor, as shown at Automation Fair event by Rockwell Automation. See short video.
Impact of WEG, Regal Rexnord acquisition on motor market
WEG announced it would acquire the industrial electric motors and generators business from Regal Rexnord for $400 million, which could have major impacts on the motor market.
Video Interview: Power quality 101 for manufacturers
Michael Lyda, technical supervisor at Advanced Energy, discusses the basics of power quality as it applies to manufacturing environments. See video.
Video: Why everything shakes – testing for natural frequency
Anyone dealing with installed machinery will encounter instances where structural resonance is amplifying machine vibration.
Manufacturer names Wieckowski CEO, President
Bosch Rexroth named Erwin Wieckowski, P.Eng. as the president and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North and Central America.
Fundamentals of three-phase induction motors, variable frequency drives
This session is designed for technicians and engineers who want to understand the fundamental design, construction and operation of three phase induction motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Separate learning objectives follow for each section, though one quiz covers both topics.