Tag: Italian
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WEG set to exhibit at Ecomondo 2025
WEG, a leading industrial motor manufacturer, will be participating in Ecomondo 2025 in Rimini, Italy, from 4 to 7 November 2025. At the exhibition, WEG will present a wide portfolio of integrated industrial systems designed to reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency. Visitors can find WEG at stand 408, pavilion B5 (Biogas Pavilion), where…
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WEG set for inaugural participation at Gastech 2025
WEG, a leading manufacturer of efficient electrical equipment, will exhibit at Gastech 2025, the world’s largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies and AI in energy. Held from September 9 to 12 at Fiera Milano, Italy, this premier event brings together leaders, policymakers and innovators from the energy sector to transform…
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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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Discover WEG’s latest advancements at SPS Italia 2025
WEG, the leading manufacturer of motors, drives, and gearboxes, is set to showcase its latest innovations at SPS Italia 2025, taking place from May 13 to 15 in Parma, Italy. At hall 3, stand G051, WEG will highlight its advancements in motion drives, control solutions and digital technologies, reinforcing its commitment to improving industrial efficiency…
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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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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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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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WEG improves and simplifies DC motor control with its new TPD500 armature converter
WEG, a leading motors, drives and gearboxes manufacturer, has extended its integrated WEGmotion Drives offering with a new AC/DC converter that improves connectivity, performance and safety. The TPD500 integrates seamlessly into Ethernet-based fieldbus systems, enabling remote control and Wi-Fi connectivity. The converter is ideal for multiple applications including industrial hoisting, metal processing, cableways, test benches,…
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WEG simplifies commissioning and maintenance with seamless integration with Ethernet-based fieldbuses
WEG, a leading motors, drives and gearboxes manufacturer, has launched new communication cards for ADV200 drives to simplify commissioning and maintenance, as well as remote access for service operations, bringing significant benefits in terms of efficiency, reduced infrastructure complexity and cost reduction. The EXP-ETH-XX-ADV200 cards integrate seamlessly with the most advanced industrial Ethernet-based fieldbus systems,…
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WEG demonstrates how integrated motion drives can enable the industry 5.0 transition at SPS Italia 2024
WEG, a leading motor, drives and gearbox manufacturer, will demonstrate to SPS Italia visitors how integrated motion packages can empower companies on their path toward industry 5.0, taking sustainability and resilience to the next level. The company will showcase how its latest additions to the WEGmotion Drives package can help optimise efficiency, reliability, and performance…
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WEG appoints new managing director for Italy
Motor, drive, and gearbox manufacturer, WEG has announced the appointment of Alexandre Moreno as its new managing director for WEG Italia. With over 20 years of experience in various roles at WEG globally, Moreno assumed the position in April 2023, following WEG Italia’s recent expansion of a new office and warehouse in the region. His…
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WEG appoints new managing director for Italy
Motor, drive, and gearbox manufacturer, WEG has announced the appointment of Alexandre Moreno as its new managing director for WEG Italia. With over 20 years of experience in various roles at WEG globally, Moreno assumed the position in April 2023, following WEG Italia’s recent expansion of a new office and warehouse in the region. His…
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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 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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