Tag: Opinion piece
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Revolutionising efficiency: WEG’s breakthrough W80 AXgen axial flux motor
For more than a century, industrial motors have remained largely unchanged in their core design, relying on radial flux technology to power everything from manufacturing lines to heavy-duty machinery. While this approach has been refined over time, the industry has faced a fundamental challenge: how to make motors more compact, efficient and adaptable — without…
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Driving growth in Central Europe
Since its official launch in March 2021, WEG Poland has emerged as a dynamic force in the motion and drive systems industry. Strategically positioned in southern Poland, near Kraków, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting various industries across Poland and bordering countries, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Guided by General Sales Manager…
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Bringing legacy DC motors into the digital age
“They don’t make them like they used to.” This phrase rings especially true in heavy industry, where DC motors installed decades ago still deliver reliable performance. But in the face of increasing digitalisation, the challenge isn’t whether the motors can keep going — it’s whether their supporting infrastructure can keep up. Here, Andrea Verzaglia, Product…
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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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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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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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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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Why VSDs are essential for HVAC applications
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioning by 2050 would prevent global electricity demand from growing by 1,300 gigawatts and save up to 2.9 trillion USD. But, how can this energy saving be achieved? One way to make heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems more efficient is through…
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Setting the standard
Ten per cent of all industrial electricity in Europe goes into powering compressors. With the declaration of a climate emergency at the forefront of concerns, this figure must reduce. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at industrial motor manufacturer WEG, explores what a new type of positive displacement compressor design, combined with…
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Reducing energy in food processing
What’s inside a KitKat? You might be surprised to learn, it’s filled with other bits of broken KitKat. Confectionary manufacturer, Nestlé achieved zero waste status for the chocolate bar over a decade ago, but efforts to improve sustainability in food processing go further than reusing broken biscuits. Here Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing…
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Steps for more efficient pumping applications
The development of large-scale projects such as the $23 billion Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the $563 million Doha south sewage treatment infrastructure in Qatar are expected to continue driving the demand for industrial pumps in the Middle East. Here Raphael Torrano da Conceição, managing director at industrial motor…
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Better safe than sorry with VSDs
Globally, there are approximately 340 million occupational accidents each year, according to the United Nation’s International Labour Organisation. With lives at risk, the safety of industrial machinery is a serious business. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and drive manufacturer, WEG, explains how variable speed drives (VSDs) with built-in safety…
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Adapting to change and remaining resilient
~ How has WEG transformed its operations in response to COVID-19? ~ The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience of the most robust supply chains and has ushered in a new way of working. This has changed how companies operate in an unprecedented manner. Here’s how motor and drive manufacturer, WEG kept going during the…
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