Tag: technology
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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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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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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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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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Tackling harmonics in inverter applications
“Non-linear means it’s hard to solve” once said Arthur Mattuck, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) mathematician. But non-linearity should be solved when it applies to electric loads, as it generates harmonic currents that have negative — and costly — effects on electrical distribution. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG, the global manufacturer…
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Reaching new heights
An automated warehouse is a breath-taking sight, as reams of pallets are automatically scanned and retrieved for delivery. But not all automation systems are made to endure extreme environments. Here’s how Technidrive Ltd and WEG partnered to help Moffett, an automated storage firm, design a vertical lift for extreme temperatures.
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WEG to supply transformers to new airport in Mexico
Motor, drive and gearbox manufacturer, WEG has announced the contract to supply 241 transformers to the International Airport Felipe Ángeles, in the state of Mexico. The WEG equipment is significant in the construction of the General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which aims to reduce the high saturation of the current Mexico City International Airport.
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Going green with new motor legislation
Since 1980, Spain remains in the top five largest economies in Europe. So, what effect will the new European legislation 2019/1781 have on the Spanish market? Here, Javier De La Morena Cancela, marketing manager at WEG Spain, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical equipment, explains how the new eco-design requirements for electric motors and…
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Technical guides published to explain gear technology choices
WEG releases first gearbox guide in a four-part series Mechanical equipment manufacturer, WEG has published its first gearbox guidebook, providing a concise introduction to gear technology. The guide titled, What mechanical engineers and plant operators need to know about gears, can be downloaded for free at http://www.weg-wg20.com. Despite being responsible for gear selection, engineers and…
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WEG develops anti-viral coating to protect against COVID-19
Industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG has developed a new anti-viral coating from its WEG Coatings and Varnishes Unit in Brazil. Developed for use on professional machinery and equipment used in hospitals, laboratories and medical settings, the new coating makes 99.9 per cent of coronavirus inactive within minutes of contact with the surface. The coating, polyurethane W-THANE APA…
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Beyond the Sword of Damocles
Cited as the precursor to augmented reality (AR), the first head-mounted display system was developed by Harvard associate professor Ivan Sutherland in 1968. Its formidable size and weight earned it the name; The Sword of Damocles. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, WEG explains…
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