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Recognize service conditions for motors and generators
By Thomas H. Bishop, P.E. March 5, 2021 When selecting a motor for a new application or solving a problem with an existing one, it’s important to verify the motor will operate normally in the conditions the application presents. Although these situations may not occur often, it’s helpful to understand the differences between the usual service conditions most motor designs assume and the unusual service conditions that can lead to unreliable operation and costly shutdowns.
Effective communication in a socially distanced world
The past year has brought many workplace changes that will have long-lasting effects on businesses for years to come. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on personal and professional lives and as a result created an uncertain future due to the continued transmission of the virus, changing customer demand and the resulting technological disruptions. Businesses must adapt to this new reality and find innovative ways to stay efficient and satisfy their customers.
Post-pandemic, employee wellness powered by predictive analytics
Key Takeaways Creating smarter, safer access to the manufacturing operation, and enabling plants to focus on employee wellness and business continuity. In addition to machine uptime, manufacturers are also looking for “employee uptime” and considering analytics to support healthy employees, increased productivity, reduced sick days, and cost. Many plants have embraced technology to automate production of goods as well as AI technologies for their asset health and OEE improvements.
Data transfer system connects silicon chips
Researchers have developed a data transfer system that pairs high-frequency silicon chips with a polymer cable as thin a strand of hair. Courtesy: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Researchers have developed a data transfer system that can transmit information 10 times faster than a USB. The new link pairs high-frequency silicon chips with a polymer cable as thin a strand of hair.
Improved stepper motor systems support more applications
Learning Objectives Five motor technologies, common uses. When to use a stepper motor versus servo motor. Wider applications for steppers motors. New stepper motor technologies can be applied to more applications than before and at a lower cost than other options. Almost every industrial machinery application involves creating and controlling motion of some type.
Three signs it might be time to upgrade a PLC
While there might be a temptation to keep older programmable logic controllers (PLCs) running a long time, having to replace them is not a desirable situation. While some components can be found and purchased online, if the primary source for replacement parts is a site like eBay or a site that specializes in second-hand parts, it’s likely time to upgrade.
DC motor advantages in industrial applications
While some may claim that direct-current (DC) motors are no longer relevant, that is definitely not the case. DC motors and DC converters/drives are alive and well in industry, driven by many applications in which they are the best option (see Image 1). Alternating-current (AC) motors have certainly decreased DC motor sales, and they do confer advantages in some applications.
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