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The marine industry's push toward greener operations is gathering real momentum, and passenger ferry operators in the United States are among those feeling the pressure to act.
A report analysing a decade of data for over 1,000 large motors and generators delivered globally by ABB’s Västerås facility in Sweden shows that not aiming for the highest efficiency could be costing global operators up to $12 billion over a 25-year asset life. To mark the release of the report, we spoke with Gunnar Porsby, R&D Manager, High-Speed Synchronous Machines, ABB and David Bjerhag, Global Business Line Manager, High Speed Synchronous Motors, Generators and Condensers within ABB Motion’s High Power division.
Greater efficiency and easier handling for safety gate system
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. Nicola Pezzolato, Application Engineering Leader EMEA at Kollmorgen, explores how a new generation of servo technology is helping manufacturers simplify design, improve flexibility, and build greater resilience into their supply chains.
Turn rising costs into savings
Rugged 60 and 80 Amp modules with efficiencies up to 99.5 %
Assembly, installation and unlocking without special tools
Powerful object detection in confined spaces
A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
The deployment of robots in factories worldwide reached and passed 4 million last year, representing a doubling of robot density over the past seven years. Author: Amy Taylor, Director, Marketing – Industrial, SiTime
Digitalization is opening up new possibilities in robotics and mechanical engineering. Networked ecosystems, intelligent components and smart services are the key to unlocking huge potential in terms of productivity, efficiency, process reliability, maintenance and availability. Gearboxes play a special role in this. Nabtesco, the world's largest manufacturer of precision gearboxes, knows the challenges and offers unique solutions for the digital transformation of industry.
David Hawley, ABB’s Global Head of Sales for IEC Low Voltage Motors, notes that while superior performance, reliability & efficiency are essential factors influencing electric motor selection, availability is also key to achieving ambitious energy goals
Whether you’re talking about hybrid regional jets to next-generation air taxis it’s increasingly clear that the future of flight is electric, and electromechanical (EM) actuation is playing a central role in making this a reality. As aircraft systems move away from hydraulics and pneumatics in favor of all-electric architectures.
Circular connector for voltages up to 1.000 volts
For enhanced efficiency and reliability in power systems
Compact and cost-effective safety solution for versatile applications
Twenty-two companies and universities from Vancouver and other parts of British Columbia (B.C.) will be showcasing world-changing technology products and services at HANNOVER MESSE 2025, the world’s leading industrial trade fair.
Reliable and process-safe with optional connector position assurance
Automatic object detection is growing ever more sophisticated, yet the accurate detection of humans still poses unique challenges. This article explores what it is that makes humans so difficult to reliably detect, and how successfully navigating these obstacles could usher in a new era of productivity.
Efficient inverter solution, also for use in retrofit of machining centers
Up to 100 mm wireless transmission range with maximum 100 Mbps
Secure and fast locking mechanism for use in harsh environments
Rubber abrasion on airport runways must be removed quickly and thoroughly. Together, tl traffic-lines GmbH and Maschinenbau Cernota GmbH & Co. KG have developed a cleaning process that is much more efficient than previous methods. High-precision rack and pinion gears from LEANTECHNIK play an important role in this process.
Ensuring optimal one-way Data Flow
For cranes in metalworking and other harsh environments
Independent sealing concepts for screw and push-pull connector systems in one connector
New modular all-in-one solutions have thousands of configuration options to provide reliable data access and visualization in challenging environments
Margo is a new open standard initiative for interoperability that will address key roadblocks to digital transformation. The initiative is hosted by the Linux Foundation and driven by a founding group of industrial automation solution providers, including ABB Process Automation and ABB Machine Automation (B&R)
Robust safety locking device for flaps or covers
For greater reliability in electrically noisy environments
Developed according to the UL 2238 standard
To address market demands and deliver value-adding products to its customers, Lika Electronic chose to develop new encoders compatible with network technologies from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).
Simple, high-quality radio module that allows radio communication using user-specific protocols, without having an embedded communication protocol
Drive efficiencies by optimising data exchange and delivering real-time actionable insights. Discover Brady’s Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions!
Meler introduces Raptor Handy, a new applicator belonging to its specialist brand Raptor, designed to optimize and facilitate gluing processes.
Overload protection with integrated bearing
The digitization of production is gaining momentum. As technology trends such as SPE and Ethernet APL become established, automation levels are beginning to merge.
As technology trends such as SPE and Ethernet APL become established, automation levels are beginning to merge. High-performance electrical interconnect components that take on essential functions in the industrial networks play a key role here.
Precise and reliable data for the Smart Factory of tomorrow
The benefits of digitalization are well-known. Many businesses embracing Industry 4.0 have seen significant efficiency and productivity benefits while reducing costs. And this rapid growth is showing no signs of slowing down.
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