11th November 2016
The new Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drive improves machine effectiveness across a wide variety of applications. Altivar Machine ATV320 was designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of machines, while optimising design and engineering costs for OEMs. The drives are particularly suitable for applications involving simple industrial machines to increase machine availability while […]
Read more9th November 2016
Schneider Electric has updated its SmartMove prize promotion with new products and a closing date extended to the end of 2016 for customers purchasing from their suite of new products designed to meet the needs of today’s smart machine installations. There is no limit to the number of entries: Three simple steps to make […]
Read more7th November 2016
Opportunities for increasing efficiency while at the same time reducing energy consumption are a frequently discussed topic, not least in the food industry, where productivity and profit margins tend to be low compared with other manufacturing industries. Pressure is also growing on prices in the bakery market, driven primarily by direct competition with […]
Read more4th November 2016
Drives, (variable speed inverter drives) have not had a similar IE classification as motors. The recently published EN 50598-2 standard addresses this and introduces two new energy efficiency indicators: an IE class for the drive; or “complete drive module” (CDM) as defined in the standard. EN 50598-2 will help OEMs and users get better […]
Read more2nd November 2016
How will smart machines shape the future of automation? Powered by smart machines, the new emerging technological trends are changing how machine builders design and manufacturers will operate in the future. The term “smart machine” implies a machine that is better connected, more flexible, more efficient and safe. Production machines are expected to incorporate more […]
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