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WEG introduces WG50 Gearbox
Gearbox designed for optimal power transmission in industrial applications WEG, a worldwide manufacturer of gearboxes, generators, transformers and motor devices, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the WG50 Gearbox. The cutting-edge industrial gearbox is specifically designed to optimise power transmission in a wide range of industrial applications, setting a new standard in performance…
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Inverter e convertitori di bassa tensione per controllo motori CA e CC
WEG Automation Europe S.r.l. è la nuova azienda con sede in Italia, nata dall’acquisizione della Business Unit Drives and Motion di Gefran da parte del gruppo brasiliano WEG nel 2022.
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Improving the efficiency of the Netherlands’ wastewater treatment network
A fifth of the total surface area of the Netherlands consists of water. Unsurprisingly, there are around 116,000 km of water pipes connecting the country’s vast water network. Here’s how global electric motor manufacturer, WEG worked with industrial pump specialist, Pentair, to upgrade and expand the pumps at water board Brabantse Delta’s sewage water pumping stations…
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Transforming a maintenance strategy
In order to properly implement predictive maintenance (PdM) 4.0, PwC recommends that plant managers must embrace strong centralised data platforms, analytics and Industry 4.0. However, many companies are still resisting digitalisation. Here, Fernando Velloso, application engineer — digital solutions at WEG, the motors and drives specialist, explains how Software as a Service (SaaS) model can…
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Dual strategies for Industry 4.0
Asset and equipment management is being revolutionised by digital industrial solutions. However, for WEG — the global industrial equipment manufacturer — Industry 4.0 is not just a strategy for product development, but for internal processes too. Here, Mateus Nicoladelli de Oliveira, from the WEG digital solutions team and Jesus Angel Rivas Moro of WEG Iberia…
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WEG supplies motors with IP67S protection
WEG, the global motors and drives manufacturer, has recently completed the first delivery of three W22 280S/M 110kW 380V V1 vertical motors, with IP67S degree of protection. This newly achieved IP rating was met by WEG’s engineering team at its manufacturing site in Portugal. This first order of these vertical motors was placed with one…
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WEG supports Belbazem breakthrough
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has pledged to increase its oil production capacity to five million barrels a day by 2030 to satisfy the soaring global demand for energy. The Belbazem block, a massive $744 million development of three offshore oilfields, will be central to ADNOC’s goals — but this large output cannot…
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WEG to exhibit at Indumation 2024
Global motors, drives and gearboxes manufacturer, WEG is set to exhibit at Indumation 2024, the fastest growing meeting place for the industrial automation and Industry 4.0 community in the region. Taking place from 31 January to 2 February at Xpo in Kortrijk, Belgium, WEG will introduce the capabilities of its new WG20 geared motor assembly…
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WEG announces new ADV200-SP for solar pumping
Leading motor and drive supplier, WEG, has announced the launch of its new ADV200-SP drive for solar pumping applications. This cutting-edge variable frequency drive is designed specifically for isolated or hybrid solar-powered water pumping systems, bringing a new level of efficiency and sustainability to the agricultural and industrial sectors. The ADV200-SP drive is one of…
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WEG supplies slip ring motor for carbon capture plant in Norway
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has supplied a slip ring motor for a major carbon capture project at a cement plant in Norway. As the first large-scale carbon capture facility for cement production in the world, it is estimated that this innovative project will capture around 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from 2024 — half…
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WEG achieves GOLD rating by EcoVadis
Motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has achieved GOLD rating by EcoVadis, a globally recognised sustainability assessment platform. WEG was awarded an impressive overall score of 72 in its 2023 assessment, ranking it among the top five per cent of over 100,000 companies in 175 countries. The achievement provides an external trustmark to reinforce WEG’s global…
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WEG launches electric vehicle charging stations
WEG, the global electrical equipment manufacturer, has launched its new range of electric vehicle charging systems — the WEMOB parking recharging stations — to the European market. The charging equipment has been developed and tested for several years, having been successfully rolled out in South America and deployed in selected positions in Europe.
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WEG invests in Italian warehouse expansion
Reducing time-to-market by investing in growth Global motor manufacturer, WEG has significantly invested in its Italian branch with the expansion of its storage and distribution hub in Lissone, Milan. The 6,000 m2 warehouse extension will facilitate shorter time-to-market for the branch’s low voltage motors and drives offering. The news coincides with WEG Italia’s announcement of…
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Luxury living with the utmost safety
The ambitious Dubai Hills Estate project, situated in the heart of Dubai, has set new benchmarks in architectural excellence and safety standards. During the estate’s development, fire safety was a critical consideration. Motor and drives specialist, WEG was called upon to supply its W22 Smoke Extraction motors, developed to ensure air circulation in closed environments,…
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Mitigating electrical current rise and increasing refrigeration equipment reliability
According to a study by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), equipment downtime costs the food and beverage industry an estimated €30,000 to €50,000 per hour. If critical equipment such as refrigerators were to fail, the losses could be devastating. Even a short period of downtime could render a whole batch of product unusable — leading to…
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New hires for WEG Scandinavia
WEG Scandinavia welcomes new team members to support growth in the region Global motor manufacturer, WEG has significantly invested in its team in Scandinavia with the addition of four new senior hires. The new employees will help the company continue to deliver top-quality geared motors and other power transmission solutions to customers across Scandinavia, following…
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Specifying a gear unit
A species of British insects, called planthoppers, have a row of small teeth on each leg that interlock together. As the planthopper jumps, the teeth ensure its legs rotate and extend at the same time. Essentially, the insect has gears. Mimicking nature, industrial gears are essential for transferring power and motion, but in industry, the…
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Energy mapping for food processors
Promising cheaper and more energy efficient cooking than a traditional oven, air fryers have been flying off the shelves in the past year. For the food processing industry however, cutting energy costs isn’t as straightforward as switching to smaller equipment. With energy now accounting for up to ten per cent of total costs for industry…
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