February 12, 2026 ABB is accelerating industrial energy efficiency with its expanded range of IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors. This magnet‑free technology—now available from 110 to 450 kW in frame sizes 280 and 315, and speeds up to 3600 rpm—brings next-level efficiency and sustainability to even more industrial applications. This move builds on the…
February 5, 2026 Advancing engineering education and global research and innovation Canada’s new energy competitiveness and development strategy demands bold solutions—and ABB is preparing the next generation of engineers to lead it. ABB Canada has donated nearly $150,000 CAD in advanced equipment to transform the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary‘s Power Control…
February 4, 2026 ABB Opens First Drive Service Workshop in Canada ABB announced the opening of Canada’s first Drive Service Workshop (DSW) on February 3, 2026. Backed by a $1.65 million investment and creation of new skilled jobs, the state-of-the-art facility reinforces ABB’s position as a trusted partner to local industries. The new Milton DSW…
February 3, 2026 IMO Precision Controls – 50 Years of Excellence Their history is one of innovation. Whether it is the first ever BT Type 47 Approved relay or the first ever compact AC inverter for motor speed control, IMO has always been focused on breaking barriers. With rigorous standards of development, reliability testing and…
February 3, 2026 In an era of extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and ever‑rising energy demands, many facility managers are rethinking their relationship with the grid. Microgrids offer a way to take control and operate autonomously when necessary. A microgrid is more than just backup, when designed properly, it becomes a platform for resiliency, efficiency, and…
January 28, 2026 Control Transformers HPS control transformers are isolation transformers designed to provide a high degree of secondary voltage stability (regulation) during a brief period of overload condition (also referred to as “inrush current”). These units come in open, molded and general purpose enclosed styles. Control Transformers Designed for industrial panels, motor control, and…
January 16, 2026 Electromate Inc., a Canadian supplier of precision motion-control and robotic components, has announced the availabilityof the maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint, a compact, integrated actuator designed for high-torque joints in mobile and legged robotic systems. The HEJ 90 combines a brushless motor, precision gearbox, encoder, servo drive, and thermal monitoring into a…
December 15, 2025 Festo’s new CMMT-AS-S3 servo drive series enables machine builders to achieve higher levels of functional safety while simplifying design, wiring, and certification. The CMMT-AS servo drives give OEMs a choice between two distinct safety levels – Basic (S1) and the new Advanced (S3) – offering a flexible, cost-effective way to meet safety…
December 9, 2025 Servo motors deliver precise, repeatable motion, and their performance is shaped by how torque, speed, and stability interact under load. One structural element that defines this behavior is motor pole count. Pole count determines how the magnetic field rotates inside the motor and how much torque the motor can produce at different…
Details December 10, 2-3pm EST In this informative and interactive session, NOARK opens the doors to the world of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) — the key to achieving greater energy efficiency, precision, and performance in modern electrical systems. Join them as they explore what makes VFDs essential in industries such as HVAC, manufacturing, mining, pumping, and renewable energy….
November 25, 2025 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become essential across modern industrial and commercial environments—but what makes them so valuable? A VFD, also known as an AC Drive or Inverter, is an electronic device that precisely controls the speed and torque of an AC motor. By adjusting the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor,…
November 24, 2025 They walk, grip, balance – and fascinate with their human-like appearance: Humanoid robots have impressive mobility and are even able to interpret facial expressions or understand language. What was still a futuristic vision just a few years ago is today taking concrete shape. Hidden behind the technological developments of humanoid robots is…
Prominent Visitor Opens New Building November 24, 2025 Drive and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has officially opened its new Drive Technology Center (DTC) in the United Arab Emirates with a festive ceremony. The opening took place during a delegation trip to the Gulf States by the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche…
Open, Flexible and Scalable November 24, 2025 World-leading drive specialist SEW-EURODRIVE and software and automation expert TTTech Digital Solutions announce their strategic collaboration. The aim of the cooperation is to integrate SEW-EURODRIVE’s axis and drive systems into the software-based control and automation platform UBIQUE®, in order to offer customers an open, modern and future-proof concept…
November 14, 2025 In brushless DC motor design, the geometry of the stator and rotor directly determines how torque, efficiency, and smoothness are achieved. Two of the most common configurations are slotted and slotless brushless DC motors. Both are widely used in precision motion control, robotics, and mechatronic systems, but they differ substantially in electromagnetic…
November 5, 2025 Breakthrough magnet technology advances following Niron Magnetics’ launch of first commercial manufacturing facility in Minnesota Niron Magnetics recently announced a project in collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new generation of electric motor designs for automotive use using magnets free of rare-earth elements. Niron’s breakthrough Iron Nitride magnet technology offers a promising…
