With the exception of the light bulb, virtually every electronic device will generate harmonics of some description. And when we consider non-linear loads such as variable speed drives, the harmonics they generate can be enough to disrupt the operation of other devices connected to the supply. (more...)

Moog has applied its expertise with servo control and actuation to help create a testing facility for researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Large Scale Facility, part of the Department of Wind Energy and the Villum Center for Advanced Structural and Material Testing (CASMaT). (more...)

Danfoss Drives maintains a very close relationship with all of its DrivePro partners, and it is especially proud to welcome new members of staff to Varicon (3D) Drives and Greenville Electrical. The two new recruits will be promoting the sale of Danfoss VLT and Vacon branded drives and DrivePro (more...)

Telford-based Transicon has signed an Advanced Partner Agreement in the Integrator Expert Program with Danfoss Drives. The purpose of the Partner Program is to enable both companies to provide the best possible service to new and existing customers, thereby increasing their project turnover in key (more...)

Servelec Controls has previously operated under various ownership and brands, but is now rebranding as ITI – Innovation Transforming Industry. The transition to ITI will provide the company the opportunity to fully align previous acquisitions, focus on its core strengths and identify areas of (more...)

Visitors to Nottingham Industrial Museum can now see firsthand how a diesel engine, used on a historic bus, operates following the donation of an ABB variable speed drive by Inverter Drive Systems (IDS). The 100-year-old diesel engine features cutaway sections that show visitors its internal (more...)

An ABB drive installed to get a customer out of a tight spot is bringing a host of additional benefits, including more consistent end-product quality and enhanced fault finding. Framptons, a contract packing company, processes around 1.5 million litres of fruit juices and milk-based drinks each (more...)

In a multi-company collaboration with student design office FF Maschinen GmbH, mechanical transmissions manufacturer Stober has supplied components for use in the production of manually operated mobile ventilators in the battle against coronavirus. Following increased demand for ventilators, (more...)

In a multi-company collaboration with student design office FF Maschinen GmbH, mechanical transmissions manufacturer Stober has supplied components for use in the production of manually operated mobile ventilators in the battle against coronavirus. Following increased demand for ventilators, (more...)

Invertek Drives, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of variable frequency drives, has been acquired by Tokyo-based Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI). The deal will lead to significant investment in the growth and development of Invertek in Mid Wales. Sumitomo Heavy Industries has acquired (more...)