Tag: Dutch
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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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WEG to showcase energy efficient technologies at Aqua Nederland 2025
Global industry equipment manufacturer, WEG will exhibit at Aqua Nederland 2025, the Netherlands’ leading event for water technology and management taking place from March 18 to 20 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. From stand D03, WEG will showcase its latest drives, motors and digital solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reliability in the water sector.
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WEG BeNeLux sponsors Innoptus Solar Team
Motor and drives specialist WEG Benelux has announced its sponsorship of the Innoptus Solar Team, a pioneering solar motor racing project from KU Leuven (KUL) University, Belgium. The project, led by a team of 13 Belgian engineering students, is globally recognised for developing high-performance solar cars that compete in international races. As part of this…
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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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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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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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Rotor, part of the WEG Group, exhibits at SMM 2024
Rotor, part of the WEG Group, will exhibit at SMM Hamburg — the leading international maritime trade fair, held on 3 to 6 September 2024. Rotor will showcase its latest innovations in motor technology, focusing on solutions designed to enhance efficiency, reliability and performance in marine applications. The company will exhibit in Hall B7, stand…
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WEGmotion Drives promotes water industry system unity
Global industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG will exhibit from stand G116 at Aqua Nederland 2024 — the Netherland’s leading event for the water sector. Taking place from March 19 to 21, 2024 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Netherlands, WEG will showcase its new W23 Sync+ motor line, the WG50 gearbox and its comprehensive WEGmotion Drives package — which…
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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 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 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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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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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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Securing London’s water supply
Ashford Common water treatment works located in Surrey, Southeast England is one of the biggest water treatment works in Europe. With a maximum output of approximately 680 megalitres a day, Ashford delivers around one third of London’s water supply, with the remaining supply being delivered by 20 or so smaller works. Here’s how motor and…
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Where do drives support energy efficiency?
Supporting environmental compliance in fans, pumps and compressors Today, the most common use of drives in industrial environments is for the control of fans, pumps and compressors. In fact, these applications account for about 75 per cent of all drives operating globally. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and drive…
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VSDs vs. soft starters: A guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment
Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG…
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Transforming industry with digital technology
Digital technologies are accelerating innovation and efficiency at an unprecedented scale. Improved accessibility and affordability have made it simpler than ever to implement advanced digital systems to improve industrial processes. Here, Trenton Roncato Juraszek, mechanical project analyst at leading global motor and drive manufacturer WEG, discusses the importance of digitalisation in industry, and how it…
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