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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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WEG achieves 33 per cent reduction of losses with digital maintenance tools
~ Industry 4.0 for asset management ~ Fuelled by fierce demand for faster and more efficient production, growth in Industry 4.0 spend is predicted to reach $300 billion USD by 2023. This data comes from IoT Analytic’s Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing report, which states predictive maintenance technologies are among the top Industry 4.0 use…
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WEG supplies motors for world’s most powerful test rig
WEG, a leading global motor manufacturer, will supply two drive motors for the world’s most powerful test rig. This test rig is being developed by Danish wind turbine test specialist, R&D Test Systems, a company that develops projects and validates new technology with turnkey test systems. With two 30 MW motors from WEG, the test…
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Gearing up for predictive maintenance
~ Using software and sensors to determine the future of machines ~ If predictions are correct, by 2025 27 billion devices will be connected to the internet of things (IoT). Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European marketing manager at gearbox manufacturer, WEG explains where geared motor maintenance fits into this paradigm. Geared motor units are the drive…
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Energy-efficient motors power Hong Kong’s sustainable development
CBV, in partnership with motor and drive manufacturer WEG, has contributed to developing a self-sustaining waste to energy (WTE) island for Hong Kong’s residual waste. It is estimated the island will save 440,000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year, the equivalent of the yearly carbon emissions produced by 2.2 million gas-based cars.
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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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WEG opens motor production plant in Algeria
WEG, the motors and drives specialist, has established a new company and production facility, WEG Algeria Motors Spa, in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, North Africa. Located in the Wilaya of Sétif province in north-eastern Algeria, the new plant is the latest development in WEG Group’s ongoing strategy to invest in growth in regions…
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Cleaning up the world’s shipping industry
Each year, industrial ships are responsible for consuming around 370 million tonnes of fuel. In fact, a single ship can emit as much carbon dioxide as two million cars. As a solution, electrified shipping is beginning to make waves. Exploiting improvements in battery design and automation from technology experts, the sector is estimated to reach…
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The route to Net Zero
Manufacturers and end users of motors and drives need to get onboard with ambitious zero emission targets pledged by governments around the world. But, it’s estimated that nearly half of the world’s energy is consumed by electric motors. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global motors and drives manufacturer WEG explains…
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WEG signs agreement for new Joint Venture in Algeria
Global motor manufacturer WEG has signed an agreement with Cevital Group to create a Joint Venture for electric motor production in Algeria. The company will participate in the production and sale of electric motors for washing machines, with an initial focus on the Algerian and North African market.
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WEG supplies for bespoke automated cart system
The humble potato has been voted as the UK’s favourite vegetable, according to a new public poll. But do you know how they end up on your plate? Here’s how industrial motor manufacturer, WEG has partnered with Technidrive to provide equipment for an automated cart system for plant propagator, John Gabbie & Sons, to help…
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Digitalisation in hazardous industries
Industries operating in hazardous areas must consider standard safety practices and ensure all equipment meets the requirements for flammable or explosive atmospheres. Effective monitoring, predictive maintenance and rapid response to failure is crucial for engineers managing these assets. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global motor manufacturer WEG, discusses how digitalisation…
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A cut above the rest
~ WEG supplies for unique meat processing line ~ Cumbersome lines are synonymous in food processing, as there is often little to no automation involved, making the operation awkward and difficult. Most lines lack technological innovation, but the industry is beginning to move to automated and robot driven processes. Here’s how, industrial motor manufacturer, WEG…
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WEG builds new factory in Europe
~ Substantial investments for WEG’s largest European plant ~ Global motor manufacturer, WEG is undergoing a substantial project to expand the size and capabilities of its production facility in Europe. Further to the facility built in 2017, a new investment will see WEG double the size of the manufacturing site in Portugal, hire 100 new…
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Three digital trends for VSDs
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), 98 per cent of industrial companies in Europe expect to increase their efficiency with digital technologies, predictive maintenance or augmented reality (AR) solutions. But where do variable speed drives (VSDs) fit into this? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at VSD specialist WEG, explains three ways that…
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Powering tomorrow’s hydraulic systems
The global hydraulics market size is expected to reach USD 42.1 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 2.4 per cent. While hydraulics have traditionally been renowned for power, strength, durability and control, the need for more energy efficient systems is driving innovation in the sector. One such innovator is Oilmek AB, a Swedish…
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Increasing profit margins through energy efficiency
~ Can correct motor management cut costs in food and beverage production ~ With growing pressure on the food industry’s profit margins, companies must look to reduce manufacturing costs wherever possible. The food industry is incredibly energy intensive, accounting for around 30 per cent of global energy consumption As a result, improving efficiency offers an…
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Reliably converting blast furnace gas into electricity
The Knippegroen power plant — commissioned by Electrabel in December 2010 — is located on the site of the steel producer ArcelorMittal in Ghent, Belgium. The power plant serves two needs: to meet the large long-term electricity demands of the steel company and to provide conversion into electricity for the residual gases that are formed…
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