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Cummins Generator Technologies [CGT] can trace its innovative lineage back to the very earliest days of the 20th century with its German alternator product line.

This years EMIR Open Day was held at Silverstone Circuit in the heart of Northamptonshire. The event open to existing users of EMIR software and prospective clients is a showcase of development and innovation that has taken place in the year.

Matt Flecther, Managing Director of electromechanical repair specialist Fletcher Moorland, believes that while industry needs more people skilled in the repair of electronic equipment, they are far from a dying breed.

A HYDROPOWER PLANT IN MALAYSIA had recently replaced the shaft of its Schnieder generator but, since re-commissioning, had encountered serious vibration issues during operation.

Chris Callander finds out how a German company is transforming the production of motor coils, and explores what impact that may have on the motor repair sector.

Sustainability can officially play a part in the remanufacture of rotating equipment. Karl Metcalfe of the AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) outlines the potential impact and benefits of the international repair, overhaul and reclamation of rotating equipment standard IEC 60034-23:2019.

Andy Patten, Business Development Director at ADC Electrical, illustrates what can be done by industry and individual companies in the engineering sector to address the skills shortage and inspire and grow a much-needed talent pool for the future.

Thomas Marks, Secretary of AEMT, visits Houghton International in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He speaks with Michael Mitten, the CEO, who is joined by Tiffany Scott, the Marketing and Business Development Director. They talk about the company’s latest service offering, the vision for the future and how it will be achieved as well as Michael’s personal goal to raise money for charities that have supported his family through difficult times.

ABB has announced its commitment to providing the most energy-efficient large motor and generator solutions to its industrial customers through a new program called the Top Industrial Efficiency option (TIE).

ABB HAS COMPLETED ITS ACQUISITION OF THE Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business. The transaction was originally announced on August 11, 2022, and the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021.

Companies in the North East and Cheshire now have new outlets to access low voltage variable speed drives, while a national single source for mechanical power transmission products is also established.

Customers can increase their energy efficiency, improve sustainability, and enhance reliability by upgrading to ABB IE5 ultra-premium SynRM motors that offer up to 50 percent lower energy losses compared to IE2 motors.

ABB has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low-voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and management team.

Award recognises contribution training has made to tackling crucial issues such as energy reduction and leakage prevention.

Product line extension delivers 20 times greater output speed range

WEG has announced, though its indirect subsidiaries abroad, the acquisition of the industrial electric motors and generators business of Regal Rexnord Corporation, a global manufacturer of electromechanical equipment.

IPS, A NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALIST in the servicing, engineering and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management assets, has acquired Houghton International.

New technology and changes in key positions are helping fuel the growth of Rotary Engineering.

Renew magazine found out how the Manufacturing Technology Centre, a research and technology organisation which aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, is working to help UK manufacturers benefit from the rapid growth in electrification through innovative product designs and the development of advanced manufacturing processes.

Variable-frequency drives are commonly used for energy-efficient control of alternating-current motors. However, they can induce shaft voltages which leads to bearing and motor failure. Bearing Protection Rings are a relatively new and cost-effective alternative for protecting bearings against electrical damage.