When it comes to making decisions among various automation technologies to perform a task, the answer is rarely clear cut. Ultimately, the decision is often tied to the specifics of the application ...

A grouping of Mitsubishi Electric’s AC drives or variable frequency drives (VFDs). In the competitive landscape of machine design, engineers in food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors face the ...

NORD Drivesystems said its NORDAC PRO VFDs are adaptable to individual application requirements across industries.

AC induction motors are widely used in industrial applications due to their reliability and low maintenance needs. Comprised of a stator and rotor, these motors convert electrical energy into ...

AUSTIN, TX — 03/16/16 — Ideal Power Inc., (NASDAQ: IPWR), a developer of innovative power conversion technologies, successfully tested and demonstrated a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) based on ...

Compressed air is a vital utility to most commercial and industrial operations. It runs essential tools and machinery, provides power to material-handling systems, and clean air to processes. Yet ...

More than 100 variable frequency drives control the 240 motors that run the HVAC fans and pumps in the Time Life Building in New York's Rockefeller Center. In the past, however, a large portion of the ...