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WEG achieves GOLD rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year
Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has achieved GOLD rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year, placing it in the top two per cent of enterprises evaluated globally. The achievement provides an external trustmark to reinforce WEG’s global ethos of driving efficiency and sustainability.
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WEG to showcase energy efficient technologies at CFIA Rennes 2025
Global leader in motors and drives, WEG is set to return to CFIA Rennes 2025. Taking place from March 4 to 6, 2025 at Rennes Parc Expo, this premier exhibition for the food processing industry will showcase the latest advancements in industrial equipment. WEG will exhibit at stand 3-A20, presenting its latest innovations in motors,…
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WEG supplies integrated drives for major UAE sustainability project
WEG, a leading electric motor, variable frequency drives and gearbox manufacturer, will support a major UAE oil and gas organisation in reducing its onshore operations’ environmental footprint. WEG’s integrated drive solutions, including electric motors, variable speed drives (VSDs) and transformers, will help maximise efficiency, reliability and safety in critical water injection operations.
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WEG reaches two thousand generators supplied to Vestas in Brazil
Global leader in motors and drives WEG has supplied two thousand generators to Danish wind energy pioneer Vestas. WEG’s generators are one of the vital components of the turbines produced by the company, and this achievement further strengthens its contribution to the clean energy sector in Brazil.
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LIFT MEET UP: l’evento di networking a Dubai
L’industria del trasporto verticale si è da poco riunita a Dubai per Lift Meet Up, l’evento di networking strategico dedicato ai professionisti del mondo dell’ascensore organizzato da sette produttori leader del settore: Fermator Group, Hydronic Lift, Monteferro, Montanari Group, MP Wire Ropes, Schaefer e WEG Automation Europe.
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ADV200 di WEG, un System Drive per applicazioni high-demanding
Il System Drive ADV200 è dedicato al controllo di motori in c.a. sia sincroni che asincroni. È progettato per garantire prestazioni eccezionali in termine di dinamica e precisione del movimento.
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WEG unveils powerful new PLC500 Series for Industry 4.0
WEG, a global leader in automation and control technologies, has announced the launch of its latest innovation in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – the PLC500 series. Designed to meet the growing demands of Industry 4.0, the PLC500 offers superior performance, flexible programming and advanced connectivity, making it a vital tool for modern industrial automation.
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Inside the factory: WEG’s new European manufacturing facility
On October 17, 2024, WEG celebrated an important milestone with the opening of its new Santo Tirso Industrial Park in Portugal. This state-of-the-art facility is a key element of WEG’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, all while focusing on sustainable technologies. Let’s take a glimpse inside…
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WEG demonstrates sustainable desalination at IDRA World Congress
WEG, a leading electric motor, variable frequency drives and gearbox manufacturer, will demonstrate its sustainable water management capabilities at the 2024 IDRA World Congress, the world’s largest event focused on desalination and water reuse. Held biennially, the event will take place on December 11, 2024, attracting global experts and innovators to showcase the latest advancements…
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When to choose a soft starter over a variable frequency drive (VFD)
In industrial settings, choosing between a soft starter and a variable frequency drive (VFD) can be pivotal in optimising motor performance, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Both technologies serve the purpose of controlling motors, but their application, benefits and limitations vary significantly. Here Ali Khalil, development sales manager for high voltage solutions at industrial equipment manufacturer WEG…
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WEG showcases sustainable solutions for renewable energy at Hyvolution
WEG, a leader in sustainable power technology, will attend Hyvolution 2025 an event dedicated to the hydrogen and energy sectors, on January 28–30, 2025 in Paris. The company will spotlight its efficient solutions designed to accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy systems while addressing critical environmental challenges.
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WEG secures major Middle East water transmission system project
Leading motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer WEG will play a key role in a major water transmission project in the Middle East, set to be one of the largest of its kind in the region. WEG will supply a package of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and transformers to support the new project, which aims…
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European motor manufacturing hub opens in Portugal
Global motor manufacturer, WEG inaugurated its new European Industrial Park on October 17, 2024. The new facility, based in Porto, Portugal, represents a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Europe. This new facility not only strengthens WEG’s position as a leader in industrial manufacturing, but also plays a role in enhancing competitiveness and…
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The driving force behind Industry 5.0
Sustainability, resilience and human-centric development are the core principles underpinning Industry 5.0, also known as the fifth industrial revolution. This concept is core to the European Green Deal and countries like Italy are already adopting it into legislation. Reinaldo Stuart Junior, Director at WEG Automation Europe, illustrates why WEG puts electric motor-driven systems at the…
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WEG solutions help global metallurgical company improve energy efficiency
Implementing fully integrated, energy-efficient solutions in industrial plants can reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to older systems. Leveraging advances in automation and modern technologies like permanent magnet synchronous motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs), companies can achieve significant improvements in efficiency. In this case, WEG in partnership with its distributor SEBA,…
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Come ottimizzare le applicazioni di pompaggio idrico a energia solare con il drive AC WEG
I drive AC modello ADV200-SP sono stati studiati da WEG per la gestione di pompe di irrigazione alimentate a energia solare fotovoltaica, in favore di un’agricoltura sempre più sostenibile. Emblematico il caso di RiegoSolar, che li utilizza nella provincia di Valladolid, in Spagna.
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Rotor delivers specialised motors for subsea cable-laying vessel
Rotor, part of the WEG Group, has contributed to a major subsea cable-laying project. Working closely with Remacut, part of the NOV Group, Rotor supplied 54 highly specialised motors for a vessel that will lay energy cables across the ocean floor. This marks Rotor’s second collaboration on a vessel of this type, reinforcing its reputation…
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WEG launches W80 AXgen motor
WEG, a global leader in motor manufacturing, has announced the launch of its new technology, the W80 AXgen electric motor. Designed and engineered for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the W80 AXgen uses an axial flux design to meet the increasing demand for compact, efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions.
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