Tag: Electric Motors
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WEG Scandinavia expands operations with new office in Norway
WEG, a leading motor, drives and gearbox manufacturer, has announced a further expansion in Scandinavia with the opening of a new office in Bergen, Norway. As part of the existing WEG Scandinavia branch, the Norway office will establish a greater presence in the region, aligning with WEG’s vision for long-term growth and development in Scandinavia.
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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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A new era of energy efficiency
Updates to the European Union’s (EU) 2019/1781 legislation, which applies ecodesign requirements for electric motors and variable speed drives (VSDs), may seem like more red tape. But could this tightening of legislation actually be an opportunity? Here, Marek Lukaszyzk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global motor specialist WEG, explains how the changes present…
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Boosting efficiency in manufacturing environments
According to The Times, 20 per cent of business owners expect the UK’s cost of living crisis to hit them harder than the COVID pandemic. The pressure is on all businesses, including manufacturers, to achieve greater cost-efficiency throughout their operations, well into the future. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motors…
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Motor legislation 2023: What happens next?
Electric motors account for approximately 45 per cent of power consumption worldwide, with over 8 billion motors used in Europe alone. Updated European regulations for ecodesign came into effect in July 2021, setting out new energy efficiency standards for motors and drives. The second stage of the legislation changes is set to commence on July…
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Ecodesign regulations for motors and drives
~ Understanding regulatory changes for variable speed drives ~ Electric motors are the biggest consumer of energy worldwide, accounting for around 45 per cent of global energy consumption. Regulations on energy efficiency have changed to reflect the European Union’s goals for sustainability and reduced emissions. This now extends to cover ecodesign requirements for electric motors…
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WEG partner scoops World Oil Awards win
Global energy leader, Technip FMC, has won the Best EOR Technology Award at the 2020 World Oil Awards ceremony. Technip FMC’s award-winning project saw the company partner with motor and drive manufacturer, WEG to help design a subsea power distribution station.
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Achieving shipping’s green ambitions
~ WEG power for super green marine dredger ~ As major contributors to transport emissions, ship manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve the efficiency of their vessels. Combined with heightened regulations and complex marine specifications, building and designing for a large vessel is a complex task. Electric motor manufacturer, WEG, experienced this first-hand when…
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It’s plain sailing travelling the world
Around 25 years ago, Dutch designer Bart Pothoven had a revolutionary idea to design a sail ship with three keels and sail across the world. 25 countries later, Pothoven and his vessel, Triakel, has travelled the widths of the ocean. Here’s how WEG supplied two electric motors and two frequency inverters to help Pothoven achieve…
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New motor legislation, new green possibilities
France has the third largest economy in Europe, led by its thriving tourism, manufacturing and energy sectors. So, what effect will the new European legislation 2019/1781 have on the French market? Here, Yves Jamet, marketing manager at WEG France SAS, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, explains how the new ecodesign requirements for…
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