Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Electric Drives",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Food sector looks for energy efficiency from
Frost and Sullivan, which we summarised at the time by saying "The market for electric drives in the European food and beverage industry earned revenues of US $260.4 million in 2006 and is predicted to reach $413.8 million in 2013".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Materials expertise aids local companies from
University of Warwick: "Professor Phil Mawby of University of Warwick is working with a number of Midlands companies to exploit the energy saving properties of silicon carbide".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Huco Dynatork
concerning its Piston air motors
- take a look at Air motors simplify rewind system design
which says: "Aluminium foil tray manufacturer Coppice Alupack is systematically replacing all its electric drives on rewind systems with Huco Dynatork air motors".
Take a look also at the news release from Interfleet Technology, Rail company cuts energy costs,
as well as Training initiatives launched from Festo,
and Software allows elaborate simulations from Opal-RT Technologies.
See also:
Flexibility and choice at Mtec
(November 2006)
At Mtec 2007 Festo will focus on new enhancements for user flexibility and choice
Intelligent drives lead the market
(September 2006)
Report names Control Techniques as market leader in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa in intelligent drives, with just under 50% of the market share
Robotic hand mimics human original
(September 2006)
The Schunk Anthropomorphic Hand (SAH) has been designed especially for use on service robots in both domestic and commercial environments
Emerson and Siemens to Enhance Offerings
(July 2006)
Global leaders to exchange technology that will extend interoperability and end-user benefits
Drives and Controls 06 best this decade
(June 2006)
The recent Drives and Controls exhibition was the best attended for over five years with 7043 delegates from more than 25 countries visiting the event
Alliance weds mechatronic modelling and simulation
(June 2006)
LMS International and Imagine have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop and market integrated solutions for the functional modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems
News on the German electric drives market from Frost and Sullivan
(June 2006)
The German electric drives market earned revenue of $778.1 million in 2004 and is estimated to reach $884.1 million in 2011
News on the Western European electric drives market from Frost and Sullivan
(May 2006)
Western European electric drives manufacturers are both benefiting from, and being restricted by, an increasingly globalised economy
News on the Italian electric drives report from Frost and Sullivan
(March 2006)
Revenues in the Italian electric drives market are expected to increase from $404.7 million in 2005 to $462.0 million by 2011 due to growing foreign demand for Italian goods
News on the French electric drives market from Frost and Sullivan
(January 2006)
Increasing competition in the French electric drives market forces manufacturers to reduce profit margins to sustain their market share, leaving door open for client-focused RandD to bring dividends
New opportunities in French electric drives market
(January 2006)
Valued at $305.0 million in 2004, the French electric drives market is likely to reach $347.4 million by 2011 at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%
Quick-response manufacturing pays dividends
(September 2005)
As a result of business strategy changes, Trans-Coil has reduced product lead times by 90%
Single source for service programmes
(August 2005)
Rexroth supplies complete service for factory and industrial automation all from a single source
Repair service covers many types of equipment
(August 2005)
All repairs sent through Bosch Rexroth are performed using genuine Rexroth spare parts in repair facilities equipped to the very latest standards
New division unites automation technologies
(August 2004)
In a move that emphasises the Rexroth commitment to total customer service, the company has formed a new business unit to unite its service activities
Digital axis controller has NC functionality
(August 2004)
Rexroth's latest HNC100 2X series digital axis controller is a freely programmable, fieldbus-capable NC control assembly for both hydraulic and electrical drives
Flair and imagination produce sterile design
(July 2004)
Pneumatic actuation is helping improve the efficiency of materials handling at Coventry General Hospital
Vacon is company of the year
(June 2004)
Finnish company Vacon has been named recipient of Frost and Sullivan's 2004 Industry/ICE (Instrumentation and Controls and Engineering) Company of the Year Award
Digital axis controller has NC functionality
(May 2004)
Rexroth's latest HNC100 2X series digital axis controller is a freely programmable, fieldbus-capable NC control assembly for both hydraulic and electrical drives
Eastern Europe electric drives market set to grow
(April 2004)
Improved customer acceptance, robust demand in key regions, technology advances and competitive pricing are poised to underline strong growth potential in the Eastern Europe electric drives market
Small is beautiful in pneumatic components market
(April 2004)
The Eur 313.2 million mini-pneumatic components market is on course to become the fastest growing sector within the overall European pneumatic components industry
Conveyor system opens new opportunities
(January 2004)
Bosch Rexroth has completed the first major UK application for its innovative new VarioFlow single strand conveyor system
Team expands to aid diversification
(January 2004)
Hoerbiger-Origa has expanded its sales team by recruiting two new engineers and undertaking some internal restructuring to support its continuing development
Electric actuators challenge hydraulics
(December 2003)
With the launch of a new electric linear actuator offering thrust forces up to 44,500N, hydraulic cylinders now have direct competition in high power applications
European electric drives market set for rebound
(August 2003)
A new study provides evidence of a rebound from the recent poor developments in the European electric drives market
Innovations in resistance welding
(July 2003)
Many of the most quality-conscious automotive manufacturers in the UK and Europe employ modern medium frequency resistance welding techniques
Challenging times for European motors market
(June 2003)
The European integral horsepower motors market continues to be impacted by a mixture of trends including the weakening of the global economy
Food and drink sector drives growth
(October 2002)
The food and beverage sector, as the second largest in terms of demand for drive technology in 2001, is catalysing growth in the European electric drives market
End-user survey of drives for HVAC
(October 2002)
The HVAC customer base in the electric drives market, accruing revenues worth $159.3 million in 2001, remains highly cost-conscious, according to a new report
Shaftless technology drives paper industry
(September 2002)
By replacing conventional gears, shafts and cams with individual servomotors, Rexroth pioneered shaftless technology in the printing and paper converting industry
Servos drive all-electric tube bending machine
(August 2002)
Rexroth is supplying advanced servomotors, control units and drive components for the latest all-electric, absolute positioning EB76 tube bending machine from Eurobend
Siemens scoops drives award
(July 2002)
Frost and Sullivan has presented its prestigious Market Engineering Leadership Award to Siemens Automation and Drives for outstanding performance in the European electric drives market
Handling sector offers high growth for drives
(July 2002)
Manufacturers active in the electric drives market - one of the fastest growing sectors of the overall motor and drives industry - are in ebullient mood, according to a new survey
Middle-aged compressor marries virile young drive
(July 2002)
As part of a modernisation project, chemical company Brunner Mond is now using variable-speed drives, instead of steam turbines to drive its centrifugal gas compressors