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    • Drive Tech­nology Special

Sound­check for heat­pumps: Psychoa­coustics for minimum noise devel­op­ment

Air/water heat­pumps with heat outputs from 3 to 30 kW enjoy a high level of accep­tance in heating tech­nology. However, they do not work completely silently and the more dense the build­ings are, the more the neigh­bors can get disturbed by noise pollu­tion. It is by no means just the measur­able sound pres­sure level that is crucial, but human noise percep­tion, which is where psychoa­coustics and its exam­i­na­tion methods come into play.»

“This is the most compact gas/air composite system in its perfor­mance class”

The RadiMix HS 122 is setting new stan­dards for commer­cial condensing tech­nology appli­ca­tions up to 150 kilo­watts. Damian Gieron, Product Manager at ebm-papst in Land­shut, explains how the gas/air composite system achieves this.»

Keeping servers cool and data safe at NTT

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA GmbH is a leading IT service provider with four data center loca­tions in Frank­furt alone. Nothing is more impor­tant on their campuses than secu­rity, whether from cyber attacks, sabo­tage, or outages. Reli­able and effi­cient cooling of the servers plays a central role.»


Steam oven: A pro for the home

The BORA brand is known for effi­cient and perfectly designed cooktop extrac­tion systems. With the BORA X BO, the company is now entering the oven market and setting new stan­dards right away: The inno­v­a­tive combi­na­tion of steamer and oven conjures up dishes like those in Michelin-starred kitchen.»

“Fear has always trumped reason”

Climate protec­tion, effi­ciency and F-Gas Regu­la­tion – Christo­pher Hammel, Tech­nical Manager of SKADEC GmbH, explains the advan­tages of propane as a natural refrig­erant, why concerns are unfounded – and why EC fans are his tool of choice.»

Sustain­able from the base­ment to the roof

The new admin­is­tra­tion building of IT specialist Bechtle thinks for itself and inde­pen­dently controls lighting and climate. This is smart and conserves resources: a perfect match with the company’s ambi­tious sustain­ability goals. One impor­tant compo­nent involves water chillers and heat pumps with natural refrig­er­ants.»

 

WHAT THE TECH?!
Video knowl­edge by ebm-papst

AC or EC motors? Compact fans? Plan­e­tary gear­boxes? The world of air and drive tech­nology is big and full of ques­tions. We provide answers – simple, under­stand­able and with a bit of humor.

Discover „What The Tech?!“ ➞

RESET Viral Index

The RESET Viral Index calcu­lates indoor infec­tion poten­tial based on air quality para­me­ters.»

Effi­cient cooling towers for better battery building

At LG Energy Solu­tion in Oksan-myeon, South Korea, some cooling towers are getting on in years. ebm-papst is bringing a breath of fresh air to the battery manufacturer’s site by retro­fitting it with modern EC fans.»

Thawing cabi­nets: Thawed to the perfect temper­a­ture

The thawing cabinet from Elec­trolux Profes­sional brings frozen food in a controlled manner to the perfect temper­a­ture for further processing. It is signif­i­cantly faster than alter­na­tive methods, saving energy and space in the kitchen.»

Busy helpers in the ship­ping center

ebm-papst is using a clever automa­tion solu­tion to make its ship­ping logis­tics more effi­cient and less burden­some for its employees.»

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“We want to inspire our customers!”

ebm-papst is reor­ga­nizing itself as part of its “Making the future together” strategy, with the venti­la­tion and heating tech­nology specialist focusing on its strengths and beefing up its regional units at the same time. CEO Klaus Geißdörfer explains what the new struc­ture will look like and what this means for customers.»

Change is in the air for furni­ture store: Retrofit with a FanGrid

Completely replacing old venti­la­tion systems is time-consuming and costly. The retrofit project at a large furni­ture store in Dubai shows that there is a better solu­tion: EC fans in the form of a FanGrid and demand-based control.»

Fans and compact fans keep food fresh: from refrig­er­a­tion units to freezer storage facil­i­ties

Compact fans and fans with a long duty cycle are oper­ated in refrig­er­ated display cases, refrig­er­ated cabi­nets and bottle coolers in super­mar­kets, as well as in large cold storage facil­i­ties. EC fans with their high effi­ciency levels are becoming increas­ingly popular in this field, not least because of rising energy costs. Intel­li­gent networking options can also simplify service and main­te­nance.»

DRIVE TECHNOLOGY:
We get you moving!

In drive tech­nology, we offer a wealth of expe­ri­ence and know-how for the most diverse require­ments – for more effi­ciency, intel­li­gence and preci­sion.

Discover the drive tech­nology special ➞

Main­taining fans, avoiding failure: predic­tive main­te­nance in the super­market

Contin­uous cooling or freezing of goods in super­mar­kets’ sales and storage areas is essen­tial for quality assur­ance. Fans play a central role here. Along­side them having the lowest possible energy consump­tion, reli­a­bility is the main focus here. If a fan fails, it is impor­tant to locate and rectify the fault quickly to prevent the cold chain being inter­rupted. Fans with intel­li­gent EC-motors provide impor­tant infor­ma­tion via the MODBUS RTU inter­face.»

Every­thing in the dry range: roof venti­la­tion with EC tech­nology

Vilpe Sense from Finnish company Vilpe detects water damage in roofs before it occurs. The system dissi­pates excess mois­ture to the outside, by using an EC centrifugal fan from ebm-papst.»

Indoor climate improved 316 times

“Djingis Khan” is one of Sweden’s largest resi­den­tial complexes in Lund. It was named after a popular Student farce held at Lunds Univer­sity. Built in the 1970s, the venti­la­tion tech­nology of the 316 apart­ments became outdated. Time for a retrofit with econom­ical EC tech­nology from ebm-papst.»

Cooling for the future of elec­tro­mo­bility

Range and charging times are impor­tant para­me­ters for elec­tric vehi­cles. The storage and use of elec­tricity always gener­ates heat loss that must be dissi­pated. This means that the quick-charge station itself, its power elec­tronics, charging cable, and any buffer storage units that may be present need high-perfor­mance cooling concepts that can be easily inte­grated and operate reli­ably over a long period of time. Only with the right cooling capacity can the full charging capacity be used.»

Good air quality is a clean thing

PwC in Portugal had bad expe­ri­ences with bad air in the office. There­fore, a reno­va­tion was used to create air trans­parency and long-term well-being – with data and a RESET certi­fi­ca­tion.»

Full throttle for intral­o­gis­tics: drives for shuttle vehi­cles

To use up as little space as possible, ware­houses are usually built verti­cally. Shuttle vehi­cles then drive to all the storage posi­tions at all levels. Drive systems that meet high require­ments in terms of dynamics, posi­tioning accu­racy and service life are required as the driving force behind the shut­tles, but they must also have suffi­cient torque while being as compact as possible. »

Reset for the move

British real estate consul­tancy Gerald Eve obtained RESET certi­fi­ca­tion for the air quality in their new London office, which is a benefit for both its employees and clients.»

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“Big perfor­mance for big fans”

The FanDrive DV280 is the most powerful of the fan drives provided by ebm-papst. Rainer Müller, respon­sible for the engines mechanics, presents the new power­house.»

Powerful motors for big fans

Fan impellers with diam­e­ters of one or two meters are often driven by AC motors. However, by the time the next stage of the Ecode­sign Regu­la­tion for fans comes into force, many of these solu­tions will no longer meet the increased require­ments. The suit­able alter­na­tive will then be new high-perfor­mance EC external rotor motors that operate at high effi­ciency levels. »

Robotic mower with powerful drive: It loves to mow grass!

Large lawns need a lot of care. Espe­cially when they have to be perfect, like in stadiums or on golf courses. The CEORA™ robotic mower from Husq­varna helps with this. Thanks to high-perfor­mance drives from ebm-papst, it really does the job.»

The drive must fit with the posi­tioning task

Posi­tioning drives are used in indus­trial automa­tion, intral­o­gis­tics, medical tech­nology and access control systems. The different types of appli­ca­tions require the tech­nology used to fulfill very different require­ments. Should the drives be as compact as possible? Are high outputs or high dynamics required? What is the starting torque or over­load capacity like? »

Open-heart retrofit

In hospi­tals, the fresh air supply in oper­ating rooms, inten­sive care stations and treat­ment rooms is crucial. There­fore, it took surgical preci­sion and steady hands to retrofit a two-meter impeller at a hospital in Ulm.»

Optimax: The plan­e­tary gear for high over­loads

The plan­e­tary gears in the Optimax series have a partic­u­larly high power density, are also very robust and durable. For this reason, their typical areas of appli­ca­tions include shuttle vehi­cles in intral­o­gis­tics and cross­belt sorters. However, the Optimax vari­ants are also suit­able for barrier and door drives.»

Sky-high savings

Completely replacing old venti­la­tion systems is time-consuming and costly. The fan retrofit project at a high-rise building in Dubai shows that there is huge poten­tial for savings with EC fans arranged in the FanGrid and a demand-based control system.»

Reduce pres­sure losses, increase effi­ciency

Everyone is looking for the perfect fan for their refrig­er­a­tion and air condi­tioning appli­ca­tions. Simu­la­tion provides help with this: the behavior of a fan in the specific appli­ca­tion can be precisely calcu­lated and visu­al­ized with CFD (Compu­ta­tional Fluid Dynamics, i.e. numer­ical fluid mechanics). »

“Inno­va­tion is the key to success”

In spite of global crises, ebm-papst continues to invest heavily in research and devel­op­ment. Dr. Stephan Arnold, CTO at ebm-papst, explains the reasons for this – and what customers gain from it.»

The air body­guards

Event spaces expe­ri­ence two extremes: they are either unused or packed with people. The venti­la­tion system in the event loca­tion Stiftskeller in Beutels­bach could no longer cope with the changing require­ments: after a retrofit, it not only circu­lates air more effi­ciently but is also vigi­lant about the air quality using sensors. »

Dock shel­ters: Quite inflated

When trucks are loaded and unloaded, inflat­able dock shel­ters close the gap between the vehicle and the loading ramp. Until now, this has involved fans blowing at full power the entire time with a lot of energy lost in the process. Dutch company Van Wijk has a better idea.»

Heat pumps: The wonders of rooftop heating

Photo­voltaics and solar heating on the roof are normal phenomena. Why not put the heat pump up there, too? In the Nether­lands, this idea solves several prob­lems at once.»

Gas boilers: A system­atic solu­tion

In the middle of the pandemic, Chinese company Hause had prob­lems obtaining impor­tant compo­nents for its boilers. German-Chinese collab­o­ra­tion helped in this emer­gency.»

Plenty of air and not a wobble in sight!

Luft­technik Schmeißer is giving every­thing a makeover since discov­ering the RadiCal scroll housing at ISH trade fair. It provides Schmeißer with the oppor­tu­nity to expand its port­folio with a completely redesigned venti­la­tion unit. Since this year, the TSL-152 has been keeping small spaces well venti­lated. »

Green heat with hydrogen

Hydrogen is seen as a key element in the energy tran­si­tion and could replace natural gas as a heat supplier in the not too distant future. To prepare its equip­ment for this, the heating industry needs solu­tions quickly – and the condensing tech­nology experts at ebm-papst are supplying them. »

The smart farm

In Korea’s Smart Farm Inno­va­tion Valley, toma­toes, straw­ber­ries and the like grow almost by them­selves thanks to intel­li­gent tech­nolo­gies. Fan coil units from Dowoo ENE with axial fans from ebm-papst ensure the perfect temper­a­ture.»

Vegeta­bles from the glass box

In St. Georgen, the soon-to-be mecha­tronics and elec­tronics tech­ni­cians are working on the future topic of vertical farming. Fresh vegeta­bles for the canteen are now growing in the indoor farm they designed them­selves – thanks to ebm-papst compo­nents.»

Compact fans for the tech­nolo­gies of the future

The digital world is devel­oping at a fast pace. Commu­ni­ca­tions tech­nology, data centers, as well as tech­nolo­gies such as indoor farming all need ever more powerful elec­tronics to process enor­mous data flows. At the same time, packing density is rising inex­orably. This makes cooling a chal­lenge. Now a new compact fan is opening up inter­esting possi­bil­i­ties; with an edge dimen­sion of only 10 cm, it delivers up to well over 500 m³ of air per hour.»

With E-Power over the race track

If it is down to InMo­tion, elec­tric sports cars will soon be hurtling around all race­tracks. In August 2021, the student team from Eind­hoven presented the “Revo­lu­tion”, which can be charged in 12 minutes. Equipped with AxiEco fans from ebm-papst, the finishing line is getting a bit closer.»

New wind for decen­tral­ized resi­den­tial venti­la­tion

In building tech­nology, demand for decen­tral­ized resi­den­tial venti­la­tion systems is increasing with growing envi­ron­mental protec­tion and energy effi­ciency require­ments. The devices installed in the façade are not only suit­able for reno­va­tion work, but are also gaining impor­tance in new build­ings. For push-pull appli­ca­tions, there are now new, energy-effi­cient fans that impress with their high effi­ciency, pleasant oper­ating noise and compact dimen­sions.»

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Auto­matic reso­nance detec­tion for more oper­a­tional reli­a­bility

Today, centrifugal fans are used in a wide range of appli­ca­tions. Depending on where they are installed, reso­nances with increased vibra­tion veloc­i­ties may occur in unfore­seen speed ranges. If the fan is often oper­ated in such crit­ical ranges, the drive motors’ bearing system may be damaged, leading to prema­ture fan failure. Although these vibra­tions are measur­able for the system oper­ator, it is not easy to stop them. Auto­matic reso­nance detec­tion provides a remedy. It avoids oper­a­tion at crit­ical speeds, which increases the service life and oper­a­tional reli­a­bility of the fans»

Through the eye of a needle with the fan wall

At some point, a huge belt-driven fan departs this life. At fiber manu­fac­turer Cordenka, an air intake system’s fan, measuring over two meters, conked out. It was installed in a small space behind a narrow service door. The right replace­ment was required… and it now offers major advan­tages. »

Instant isola­tion station

The pandemic has brought hospi­tals to their capacity limits, including in isola­tion rooms. Biomed­ical special­ists from The Biofac­tory came up with their plug-and-play chamber system to provide relief.»

Maneu­vered trans­port vehi­cles used in health care

Auto­mated guided vehi­cles (AGV) have been in use for a long time in logis­tics and manu­fac­turing divi­sions. Now they are also conquering the health care sector. Starting with trans­porting different mate­rials, such as hygiene prod­ucts, medi­cines, meals or even conveying entire X-ray systems in hospi­tals, and trans­porta­tion tasks in labo­ra­to­ries or in care facil­i­ties, the processes can be designed more effi­ciently or resources can be better utilized. Compact drive units that can be easily inte­grated into a vehicle are now paving the way for almost unre­stricted mobility in many medical appli­ca­tions.»

A touch of style for labo­ra­tory tech­nology

Modern design and maximum user friend­li­ness – the key to customer satis­fac­tion for the Danish labo­ra­tory equip­ment special­ists Labo­Gene. And an optimum air flow is one of the essen­tial ingre­di­ents.»

Large whale devours CO2

In the fight against climate change, Swiss company Clime­works is filtering a large amount of carbon dioxide from Iceland’s air with the “Orca” CO2 suction unit and conveying it into the ground.»

Getting to know our prod­ucts in a different way

Brochures, videos, presen­ta­tions: There are many ways to present ourselves and our prod­ucts to customers. With the new escape room truck, ebm-papst is taking a different approach and taking poten­tial customers on an exciting journey of discovery.»

Safety at all times

When it comes to auto­mated guided vehi­cles (AGVs), safety is the number one priority in order to protect people and the surrounding area. But laser scan­ners and a safety controller aren’t suffi­cient on their own. The right drive solu­tion makes a signif­i­cant contri­bu­tion to the safe and effi­cient oper­a­tion of AGVs.»

Trend­setter for Spanish hoods

Pando supplies its customers with excel­lent quality range hoods and is always on the lookout for the latest tech­nical trends. That is why the Spanish manu­fac­turer relies on the new Radi­Flex from ebm-papst for the blower. It makes not only the hoods but also the produc­tion more effi­cient.»

Which plan­e­tary gear is the right one?

When planets rotate around the sun, drive tech­nology engi­neers and machine builders inevitably think about plan­e­tary gears. With expe­ri­ence and sophis­ti­cated manu­fac­turing tech­nology, plan­e­tary gears can also be adapted to different appli­ca­tion require­ments: They can be designed to be opti­mized in terms of cost, be partic­u­larly quiet, or also very robust.»

Heating from afar

Fortes Energy Systems relies on district heating. The Dutch company delivers more sustain­able heat for homes and domestic water with quality, exper­tise, and a clever heat inter­face.»

The world of drive tech­nology

Econom­ical drive solu­tions are more in demand than ever. The networking capa­bil­i­ties and, there­fore, the commu­ni­ca­tion between the compo­nents are also becoming increas­ingly impor­tant. The “drive experts” from ebm-papst have wide-ranging product exper­tise and appli­ca­tion know-how, allowing drive solu­tions with smart networking capa­bil­i­ties. »

Heating with hydrogen

For outsiders, this is a tiny house. For industry, it is an outlook towards the future: in a demo test, the Dutch boiler manu­fac­turer Intergas show­cases how it gener­ates cozy warmth from hydrogen. »

Fresh vegeta­bles from the heart of the city

Artisan Green grows leafy vegeta­bles in the middle of Singa­pore. In the company’s vertical gardening farm, it is growing spinach and other leafy vegeta­bles under controlled condi­tions. A special air filter with EC fan produces the ideal climate for the young green plants.»

“We need to become climate neutral faster”

Pandemic, supply bottle­necks, climate change: Dr. Klaus Geißdörfer is facing major chal­lenges at the start of his role as CEO of ebm-papst. He tells us in an inter­view how he is dealing with these issues and what he has planned for the company and customers.»

Germ-free washing for medical instru­ments

Bonferraro’s high-tech washer-disin­fector reli­ably cleans germs off medical and labo­ra­tory instru­ments. The drying phase at the end is a crucial part of the washing program. The Italian manu­fac­turer relies on a blower that is usually used in condensing boilers.»

“The air volume is iden­tical in both direc­tions of rota­tion”

The AxiRev 126 is the new stan­dard for effi­cient push-pull appli­ca­tions in resi­den­tial venti­la­tion. Tobias Sieger, respon­sible for the venti­la­tion design and flow simu­la­tion, explains how the reversing fan achieves this.»

Vigi­lant fire preventer

Fires on ships prompt primal fears and cause expen­sive damage. When smoke starts rising anywhere, the only aim is to prevent the worst from happening. Gas detec­tors from Daspos do not let it get that far in the first place: they detect gases and oils in the air and trigger an alarm before they ignite.»

The formula for the optimum helix angle

An optimum helix angle makes plan­e­tary gears better and more compact. Much more compact.»

Cooling for wind turbines

A new wind farm was built in Russia in the summer of 2021. To ensure that green elec­tricity is also supplied to house­holds, a trans­former from Rosen­er­go­trans in the wind turbine brings the energy to the right voltage. High up, it keeps a cool head thanks to centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst. They can with­stand the salt spray from the nearby coast.»

F-Gas Regu­la­tion: Fans meet the chal­lenge

According to the so-called F-Gas Regu­la­tion, emis­sions of fluo­ri­nated green­house gases (F-gases) in the EU are to be signif­i­cantly reduced by 2030. It is there­fore essen­tial to switch to natural refrig­er­ants with a low global warming poten­tial (GWP). However, these are often flam­mable. This means that all compo­nents installed in heat pumps, for example, must meet the stan­dards for flam­mable refrig­er­ants. This also applies to the fans used, but these also need to be as quiet and energy-effi­cient as possible.»

Intral­o­gis­tics: Off to the basket!

Every­thing runs like clock­work at the ship­ping retailer Witt Group’s logis­tics center: every article ends up in the right box. Sorting systems from the intral­o­gis­tics specialist BEUMER Group show them the way. Servo drives from ebm-papst make sure the goods drop into the right basket. As a duo, they work extremely effi­ciently and intel­li­gently with predic­tive main­te­nance and are partic­u­larly sustain­able as a result.»

The modular drive system

With the ebm-papst modular system, indi­vidual drive solu­tions can be quickly imple­mented. The modular system enables the required elements to be selected, which can be easily combined thanks to stan­dard­ized inter­faces.»

“Engi­neering power drives us forward”

Drive solu­tions are the hidden cham­pions in appli­ca­tions: You cannot see them, but nothing works without them. Johannes Moos­mann, Divi­sion Manager of Indus­trial Drive Tech­nology at ebm-papst St. Georgen, provides an insight into the poten­tial of indus­trial drive tech­nology and the current market require­ments.»

 “We bring maximum mobility to intral­o­gis­tics“

Strong, clever but above all extremely flex­ible: these are the key strengths of the Argo­Drive omni­di­rec­tional driving/steering system, says Patrick Schu­macher, Head of Product Manage­ment in the Indus­trial Drive Tech­nology busi­ness unit at ebm-papst.»

A quantum of voltage

Extra-low voltage and sepa­rated extra-low voltage are not the same. Because the voltage applied to indus­trial drives for safety reasons is not a general issue but always a specific one. Philipp Rauch, Market Manager OEM Indus­trial Drive Tech­nology at ebm-papst in St. Georgen, explains why.»

Ergonomic pack­aging made easy

Bending incor­rectly or too frequently causes back­aches: this affects logis­tics employees in partic­ular. That is why ErgoPack develops ergonomic strap­ping machines.»

New energy label for elec­trical appli­ances

Since March 2021, a new energy label with much more strin­gent spec­i­fi­ca­tions has been in force for many elec­trical appli­ances. The first devices to be affected are house­hold appli­ances such as washing machines and dish­washers. As a pioneer of EC tech­nology and as a devel­op­ment partner, ebm-papst can help manu­fac­turers to bring their devices into the higher effi­ciency classes. »

5G in every corner

South Korean telecom­mu­ni­ca­tions company SK Telesys is bringing the 5G mobile network to every corner of large build­ings with its remote radio units (RRUs). Three axial compact fans with extra power provide cooling for the RRUs.»

Making fine wine a safe prospect

To protect his employees, Michael Braun of the Beck­stein wine­growers’ coop­er­a­tive replaced his old venti­la­tion system with a new one. The system reli­ably draws dangerous fermen­ta­tion gases outside, while also creating more room and peace for wine produc­tion.»

Smart traffic barriers: Stop, and go!

Viewed from above, China’s express­ways often look like ant trails. Toll station busi­ness is booming. At the same time, they are the most unpleasant bottle­neck for flows of traffic. The barrier expert North­West Devices alle­vi­ates these traffic jams with adapt­able, reli­able and durable barrier systems for every toll station, including a drive solu­tion from ebm-papst.»

The right solu­tion for every instal­la­tion situ­a­tion

Fans are complex flow machines, which some­times respond to aero­dy­namic changes in their surround­ings. The instal­la­tion situ­a­tion plays an impor­tant role here. This means that, when installed in the appli­ca­tion, the fan is often not as quiet as hoped for, or less effi­cient than promised in the data sheet. Last but not least, we recom­mend having the fan manu­fac­turer on board at an early stage of in-house unit devel­op­ment. This means there will certainly be no unpleasant surprises later.»

Retrofit: Cube beats wall

If there is one thing a super­market does not need, it is reno­va­tion work taking place during the most impor­tant shop­ping season. So it is a relief that ebm-papst found an uncon­ven­tional solu­tion for the cold water system of a South African hyper­market in collab­o­ra­tion with HCM, a refrig­er­a­tion and air condi­tioning company.»

Greater effi­ciency and flex­i­bility under the hood

EC tech­nology is also gaining ground in range hoods. In the past, it was still a niche product for premium devices, but more strin­gent EU energy effi­ciency require­ments have changed this. With the Radi­Flex, ebm-papst has devel­oped an econom­ical, high-perfor­mance blower for a wide range of appli­ca­tions that can be flex­ibly inte­grated into a wide range of hood types.»

Climate-neutral district thanks to smart venti­la­tion

Europe’s first climate-neutral city quarter is being built in Ludwigs­burg. The Maier family is turning the digital dial and orga­nizing sustain­ability via the cloud. How the vision is becoming reality thanks to smart venti­la­tion.»

Heat from a distance

Heating is essen­tial in a cold, Danish winter. But burning gas or oil to create it harms the envi­ron­ment. Systems from Aktive Energi Anlæg A/S with heat pumps from EVAPCO offer a clean alter­na­tive. Using ambient air, they generate district heat for entire small cities, which bene­fits both people and nature.»

EC tech­nology with full convic­tion

Walter Roller GmbH & Co. began to system­at­i­cally convert their refrig­er­a­tion and air-condi­tioning equip­ment over to EC tech­nology as early as 2011. Pioneers CEO Wolf­gang Krenn and Product Manager Andreas Binder discuss what drives them, how their customers have reacted, and the role that EC plays for them today.»

Autonomous shut­tles for the ware­house

Huazh Intral­o­gis­tics Tech­nology Co. Ltd. develops systems for auto­mated ware­house logis­tics. Speed is the most impor­tant factor for the company, based in Nanjing, China.»

Clever Cell Incu­ba­tors

The smart CO₂ incu­ba­tors from the Chinese company Haier Biomed­ical allow cells to be culti­vated under ideal condi­tions. The process requires high temper­a­tures before­hand to create a sterile envi­ron­ment — meaning that heat-resis­tant compo­nents are neces­sary.»

“We are becoming even more inter­na­tional”

Thomas Nürn­berger has been Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group since April and has been Pres­i­dent of ebm-papst China for five years. In an inter­view, he talks about inter­na­tional diver­sity and what customers can expect from him.»

Effi­cient pellet heating: With Zero to hero

ÖkoFEN is a specialist in pellet heating. The latest high­light is “ZeroFlame,” flame­less and emis­sion-free combus­tion.»

“Higher effi­ciency levels reduce oper­ating costs”

Increased power, greater effi­ciency, less noise. Uwe Sigloch, Director of Product Manage­ment at ebm-papst Mulfingen, talks about the devel­op­ment and advan­tages of the latest-gener­a­tion RadiPac series.»

The formula for the thermal unit

Different coun­tries use different units for heat output. If you convert them, you strangely get different kW values. It is all to do with how the thermal unit is defined.»

New EC centrifugal fan for greater power and effi­ciency

Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst set new stan­dards: Thanks to aero­dy­namic opti­miza­tions, inno­v­a­tive mate­rials, sophis­ti­cated design details, and highly effi­cient EC motors with intel­li­gent control elec­tronics, they not only deliver signif­i­cantly more air perfor­mance than before, but they are also partic­u­larly quiet and effi­cient.»

Styl­ishly dry: EC tech­nology in a hair dryer

The new F5 hood hair dryers from Franke Aquarotter, based in Ludwigs­felde, Germany, are the first to use ion tech­nology at swim­ming pools. Inside the stylish devices, ebm-papst tech­nology ensures their long service life.»

The fight against
product piracy

Not all prod­ucts that say ebm-papst on them are actu­ally made by ebm-papst. An inter­view with Ralf Duckeck, Director Intel­lec­tual Prop­erty at ebm-papst.»

Air quality: Put an end to stale air!

Indoor air quality is only a secondary issue for many building oper­a­tors and employers. But it is a crucial factor for the health and produc­tivity of people who live or work in such spaces. An intel­li­gent solu­tion from ebm-papst neo moni­tors and regu­lates the air quality of build­ings with easy-to-retrofit compo­nents and a cloud-based plat­form.»

Reli­able cooling for medi­cine, blood & co.

Kirsch Medical’s refrig­er­a­tors and freezers can be found in medical prac­tices, phar­ma­cies, blood banks, hospi­tals and labo­ra­to­ries. Medi­cine, blood samples and vaccines are stored inside. The require­ments for constant temper­a­ture, high reli­a­bility and low noise levels are corre­spond­ingly high. The compact DC axial compact fans from ebm-papst help to satisfy these.»

Free-range mobility for Auto­mated Guided Vehi­cles

Batch sizes are becoming smaller, product life cycles are shorter, rigid conveyor belts and inflex­ible produc­tion lines are giving way to modular concepts. In addi­tion, manu­fac­turing and storage areas are expen­sive and opti­mizing space saves costs. Quick, flex­ible and reli­able mate­rial flow concepts are required to imple­ment this – using freely navi­gable Auto­mated Guided Vehi­cles (AGV). Omni­di­rec­tional mobility is a key feature of trans­port solu­tions.»

Gas valves for condensing boilers: The crucial link

In condensing boilers, the gas valve is a key compo­nent for combus­tion control. It ensures safe, reli­able oper­a­tion and is crucial for providing the optimum combus­tion mixture. The gas valve range from ebm-papst offers the ideal solu­tion for both pneu­matic and elec­tronic networks.»

Reli­able fans for the long term

It usually takes some time before the main­te­nance lamp flashes in the natural gas bus. But there is room for improve­ment! Another inte­grated axial compact fan from ebm-papst is helping to reduce main­te­nance costs even further.»

Using subsi­dies to heat more effi­ciently

We have set a course for the energy revo­lu­tion. Heating plays a very impor­tant role here. With state-of-the-art heat pumps, gas condensing boilers, etc., effi­cient system compo­nents from ebm-papst, and attrac­tive state funding, envi­ron­men­tally friendly construc­tion and reno­va­tion are now moving full steam ahead.»

Plug & play axial fans for appli­ca­tions with high back pres­sure

Axial fans are normally used for situ­a­tions when strong air flow with rela­tively low back pres­sure is required. That is why they have not yet been the fan of choice for devices that require a high pres­sure increase. But now that has all changed: ebm-papst’s new axial fans are also suit­able for appli­ca­tions with high back pres­sure, meaning that these types of appli­ca­tions can also benefit from their higher air flow rates.»

Korea’s Number One gets Fired Up

Heating tech­nology manu­fac­turer KD Navien wanted to develop a condensing boiler that could work reli­ably even under the most adverse condi­tions. With tech­nology from ebm-papst, they have reached their goal.»

Deter­mining and regu­lating air flow

Adjusting the air flow of a fan to the actual demand enables signif­i­cant energy savings and noise reduc­tion in prac­tice. It should there­fore be possible to regu­late the air flow of the fans used in venti­la­tion, refrig­er­a­tion, and air condi­tioning systems as precisely and effi­ciently as possible to a spec­i­fied setpoint. Depending on the fan type and area of appli­ca­tion, different methods can be used.»

FanGrid makes airport oper­a­tors happy

After a retrofit, a FanGrid is in oper­a­tion at Changi Airport in Singa­pore. This is good news, not only for the oper­a­tors, but also the trav­elers.»

FanGrid makes airport oper­a­tors happy

After a retrofit, a FanGrid is in oper­a­tion at Changi Airport in Singa­pore. This is good news, not only for the oper­a­tors, but also the trav­elers.»

Power fans for cooling elec­tronics

The digital world is devel­oping at a breath­taking pace. However, cooling is becoming a chal­lenge, both in telecom­mu­ni­ca­tions and automa­tion. It’s hardly possible to install more powerful fans or increase the number of them, as compact solu­tions are in demand and noise protec­tion require­ments must be complied with. A new compact fan from ebm-papst is a future-proof alter­na­tive, as it delivers up to 50% more air perfor­mance than conven­tional solu­tions.»

New air for vintage cars

The ZeitHaus museum in the heart of the Autostadt (car city) in Wolfs­burg is a place that motorists long to see. On five floors of the exhi­bi­tion area, there are row after row of vehi­cles – each more fasci­nating than the last. Retro­fitting the venti­la­tion ensures the right atmos­phere for people and cars.»

Fast commis­sioning, energy-effi­cient oper­a­tion

Clean­rooms have partic­ular require­ments when it comes to their venti­la­tion systems. Filter-fan-units (FFUs) designed for ceiling instal­la­tion combine fans with filter tech­nology, making it possible to opti­mally fulfill these require­ments.»

Cleaner city air

In Kiel, six modular air filters from Purevento clean the air along the city highway. This is good news for pedes­trians and motorists, as diesel driving bans have been avoided as a result.»

Good climate for top crops

Modern agri­cul­ture is unthink­able without green­houses. They make it possible to harvest inde­pen­dently of the seasons. But plants only thrive in them when the air supply and distri­b­u­tion are perfectly regu­lated. AxiCool fans from ebm-papst are ideal for this task.»

Disin­fec­tion of rooms: Clean up, Robo!

The Ster­isafe Pro robot system elim­i­nates 99.99 percent of all viruses, bacteria and fungi, and runs on just water and elec­tricity. It uses ozone to disin­fect rooms and surfaces, which can find its way into extremely small gaps and crevices with the use of effi­cient fans.»

System­atic clean combus­tion

Modern and effi­cient heating tech­nology plays a crucial role in the energy revo­lu­tion succeeding. With CleanEco and Clean­Vario, ebm-papst has two complete systems for combus­tion control in its port­folio which make an impor­tant contri­bu­tion to a clean future. This not only bene­fits the envi­ron­ment, but also manu­fac­turers, installers – and of course end users.»

Fresh air for young talent

The German foot­ball asso­ci­a­tion (DFB) is building its new foot­ball academy in Frank­furt am Main. AHUs from NOVA Appa­rate GmbH with centrifugal fans from ebm-papst are used to ensure the perfect climate in this talent factory.»

Secu­rity gates: Sure Thing!

Whether it’s at airports, in office build­ings or in metro stations, Gunnebo Entrance Control makes sure that only those who are allowed to get in do get in. Instead of muscular secu­rity guards, the company uses high tech­nology to do this.»

Incu­ba­tors: Better than any hen

The Italian company Borotto manu­fac­tures incu­ba­tors for people who want to raise hens, ducks, or other birds as a hobby. ebm-papst’s tech­nology helps to ensure that healthy and happy chicks can hatch.»

One blower for three product lines

Dustin C. Wiggins and Jennifer Russell of water heating tech­nology  manu­fac­turer Lochinvar needed to make three product lines more effi­cient in record time. However, the gas blower required to do so didn’t yet exist. Well, unless you have strong part­ners!»

“Handle air smarter!”

The quality of the air that we breathe directly influ­ences health, produc­tivity, and well-being. Despite this, it remains a niche topic. Seema Bhangar and Raefer Wallis, who are experts on the matter, think it is high time for this to change.»

Combi­na­tion ovens: Anything but half-baked

With a new gener­a­tion of combi­na­tion ovens, RATIONAL is setting a new industry stan­dard, partly thanks to inten­sive consul­ta­tions with partner ebm-papst.»

Cooling for the distillery

In a Danish distillery, it was not only the whisky that reached maximum temper­a­ture in the summer. The subse­quent instal­la­tion of two fans brought cooling for visi­tors and employees.»

“We are fully focused on producing sustain­able prod­ucts”

Stefan Brandl, CEO of the ebm-papst Group, on the deci­sion to concen­trate firmly on sustain­ability and move away from low-energy-effi­cient prod­ucts.»

In-house EMC

ebm-papst is now testing the elec­tro­mag­netic compat­i­bility of its prod­ucts itself at its new labo­ra­tory  center in Mulfingen. This saves time and money and has another advan­tage.»

“Axial and centrifugal in one fan”

The DiaForce diag­onal compact fan is revo­lu­tion­izing elec­tronics cooling. Chris­tian Stern, Product Manager at ebm-papst in St. Georgen, reveals why this is.»

The formula for the energy effi­ciency

If you want to compare the energy effi­ciency η of various fans, you should consider the entire fan, i.e. the fan system, and not just its indi­vidual parts.»

Glove box for maximum safety

Clin­ical purity: this is what the Czech group Block special­izes in. Its product port­folio includes isola­tors that help make cancer medica­tions and vaccines possible.»

Trailer cooling: No cooler more effi­cient

Thermo King’s Advancer trailer cooling system works almost a third more effi­ciently than the industry average. One reason for this is that, because the air flow is inde­pen­dent of the combus­tion engine, the customer can adjust the air flow of the evap­o­rator exactly to their needs. Step­lessly adjustable DC fans from ebm-papst help in this process.»

Crown gear­boxes have a lot to offer

If drive power is supposed to “turn the corner,” bevel or worm gears are widely used to reduce the speed of high-speed elec­tric motors. However, anyone looking for an espe­cially econom­ical and effi­cient crown gear­boxe should focus on crown gear tech­nology.»

Breath of fresh air for a shop­ping center

One day, the venti­la­tion system in a Neckar­sulm shop­ping center just gave up. Repairing it was not an option. Facility manager Peter Halblaub had to find a solu­tion. He decided on a FanGrid – and building tech­ni­cian Wolf­gang Stickel stacked one RadiPac fan on top of another.»

Clever panels ensure lower costs

Systems specialist company hdt imple­mented a new venti­la­tion system solu­tion for the swim­ming pool at the Ring­hotel in Celle. The retrofit saves an enor­mous amount of energy.»

Keeping it fresh

Elsdorfer Molk­erei und Feinkost GmbH replaced the fans in the venti­la­tion system of their high-bay ware­house. The personnel were impressed by the effi­ciency and oper­a­tional reli­a­bility of the new FanGrids.»

Data brings added value!

Replacing fans can improve effi­ciency, noise and reli­a­bility. Combining your system with the world of data opens the door to even more added value: increased produc­tivity, better health, new busi­ness models. ebm-papst neo holds the key to data-driven retro­fits.»

“As far as effi­ciency is concerned, the RadiPac is unbeat­able”

Uwe Sigloch, Director of Product Manage­ment at ebm-papst, on the best all-rounder for retro­fitting – the RadiPac series.»

“I opti­mize every aspect of the system.”

When Dieter Hilde­brandt, Sales Director at Breuell & Hilgen­feldt, takes charge of a retrofit, his customers can rest assured that the project is in safe hands. He takes care of the all thinking and plan­ning.»

“I’m like a tax consul­tant for funding.”

Marcel Rieth­müller is Managing Director of ecogreen and the man with the 100 percent success rate when it comes to funding. Here, he tells about the poten­tial of funding for retro­fits and how to ensure guar­antee of success .»

10 dos & don’ts for retro­fitting

When it comes to imple­menting a retrofit, Thomas Häberle are in demand. He plans and directs the retro­fitting busi­ness at Kratschmayer, and explains what one defi­nitely should do – and what not to do.»

“Our prod­ucts signif­i­cantly reduce energy costs”

Ralf Mühleck, Team Leader, Commer­cial Venti­la­tion, is an expert in retro­fitted fans at ebm-papst and always knows the right product for any project.»

Cooling towers: Silence, s’il vous plaît!

Paris’ La Défense, with its many high-rise offices, is the largest busi­ness district in Europe. It’s a place that should be buzzing with activity – and not with the noise of cooling units. Luckily, the cooling tower experts at Jacir are on hand to help.»

Venti­la­tion Upgrade for the Poly­ester Manu­fac­turer

Quieter, more effi­cient, requiring less main­te­nance – those were the demands of pack­aging giant Poly­plex for its new venti­la­tion system. And it found the solu­tion in the form of an ebm-papst FanGrid with EC fans.»

Retrofit for the New Year

The elec­tronics specialist Semi­kron wants to start the year 2020 with a new venti­la­tion system. To ensure that this works, the installers from Kratschmayer are putting in extra shifts. The story of a retrofit between the years.»

Perfect Micro­cli­mate for the High-Tech Barn

When cows are happy, they produce more milk. The Vale do Jotuva Farm in southern Brazil works according to this simple prin­ciple. Orde­milk uses ebm-papst fans to ensure the perfect climate in the new high-tech barn.»

Ahead of time with the EC motor: More effi­cient, quieter, smarter

Fan tech­nology has devel­oped very rapidly over the past 50 years. This would not be possible if you didn’t look at the big devel­op­ment picture: venti­la­tion connec­tions and there­fore the perfect inter­ac­tion of motor tech­nology, elec­tronics and aero­dy­namics. ebm-papst has been a key part of this evolu­tion.»

Cooling towers: A towering advan­tage for Krones

Bottling and pack­aging specialist Krones now also offers cooling towers perfectly tailored to its systems. One of the first to benefit from the custom, cost-effec­tive, and effi­cient solu­tion is the bottling giant Refresco.»

E-auto power from the socket

The HPC Booster StoraXe is a compact energy store, which charges elec­tric cars extremely quickly. The special thing about it is that it takes its power directly from the home elec­tricity network»

“The system will soon be H2-ready”

Hydrogen could be the clean future of the heating tech­nology sector. Jürgen Schwalme, Head of Appli­ca­tion Regions & Certi­fi­ca­tion at ebm-papst Land­shut, provides infor­ma­tion about the right gas-air composite systems.»

Flex­ible combus­tion for any gas mixture

The quality of gas for heating varies more and more frequently, meaning that the classic pneu­matic mixture control in condensing units reaches its limits. The Vail­lant Group there­fore relies on an elec­tronic solu­tion in the form of its combus­tion system IoniDe­tect.»

“I am a passionate fan of quality”

Johannes Pfeffer has been a new member of the ebm-papst Group’s Manage­ment Board since April 1, 2020. His mission: customer focus, speed, and quality.»

Sustain­able prospects for the air-condi­tioning of build­ings

Swire Prop­er­ties wants its build­ings to be green, modern, and full of variety. The real estate devel­oper is focusing on sustain­ability when choosing an air condi­tioning system for Taikoo Place, its futur­istic commer­cial building complex in Hong Kong.»

The formula for the pres­sure angle

A crown gear­head like the EtaCrown impresses with its high level of effi­ciency. The key to this is the correct angle with which the gear tooth systems inter­lock.»

Golf caddy with ECI drive drives all by itself

Should I carry or pull my golf equip­ment? This discus­sion ends with the “S-Walk” from Swiss company Hit the Green. After all, the motto of the first smart golf trolley is: just let it drive.»

Automa­tion to get there faster

A motor passes through several opti­miza­tion loops until it meets the required spec­i­fi­ca­tions. This used to cost a lot of time. Today, programs auto­mate the work processes during devel­op­ment. And customers get a better product faster.»

Water for the world

Clean drinking water for everyone – no matter when, no matter where. The French start-up T.zic is making this possible with its “UVOJI” miracle box. Its secret: it disin­fects water using UV light.»

A fragrant idea!

The Aura 4.0 Ambient recir­cu­la­tion hood from Miele is a feast for the eyes and the nose alike.»

Keep pota­toes deli­cious longer

To keep pota­toes deli­cious for a long time, they have to be stored at a constant three degrees Celsius. Stocke Gård Farm relies on a sophis­ti­cated venti­la­tion system for this.»

A heating system saves lives

What can be done if respi­ra­tors are in short supply in hospi­tals? Viess­mann asked this ques­tion and converted a gas wall heating system in record time.»

A warm welcome

In the winter you want your home to be warm and cozy. The hybrid heat pump from Dutch company Itho Daalderop provides pleasant heat, even in sub-zero temper­a­tures. And it works with any gas boiler.»

AHUs: The issue of effi­ciency

Deciding which fan is the most effi­cient, and works at the maximum energy effi­ciency, is not that simple: Fans are complex flow machines that react to every change, including instal­la­tion condi­tions, speed vari­a­tions or pres­sure ratio changes due to filter cont­a­m­i­na­tion. As a result, no fan works at the “best effi­ciency” at all times and in all places. Having said that, centrifugal fans are the better choice for most appli­ca­tions in AHUs.»

Venti­la­tion with a System

AERECO’s demand-based venti­la­tion only works when it is really needed. With EC motors from ebm-papst, it’s reli­able and espe­cially effi­cient.»

Better together: to the air filter system in record time

U.S. filtra­tion experts from MANN+HUMMEL subsidiary Tri-Dim joined forces with ebm-papst venti­la­tion special­ists in the fight against Covid-19. In record-breaking time, they devel­oped the portable Tri-Kleen 500UV vacuum air filter system.»

Cool shop­ping fun

The venti­la­tion system in the Australian Birk­dale Shop­ping Center was nearing end of life. So what do you do to continue to make the purchasing expe­ri­ence of approx­i­mately 2,000 customers per day pleasant? An upgrade was required!»

New luster on smart­phone and desktop

As of late, the ebm-papst website has a new look: For smart­phone, tablet or PC, in the new corpo­rate design and with more service for customers.»

Robust Axial Fans for Refrig­er­a­tion, Venti­la­tion and Air Condi­tioning

Axial fans have to meet high demands on venti­la­tion and air-condi­tioning equip­ment, because the cold side of the cooling circuit is subject to harsh envi­ron­mental condi­tions. Against this back­ground, ebm-papst has devel­oped a new axial fan series in which AC vari­ants also meet the future ErP require­ments.»

The energy of the future

As a clean energy supply, hydrogen could revo­lu­tionize the heating tech­nology sector. The first exper­i­ments are already under way and ebm-papst is also preparing the gas-air composite systems of its gas condensing units for this climate-neutral fuel.»

FanGrid Solu­tions for High Air Perfor­mance

To achieve high air perfor­mance in venti­la­tion tech­nology, large, single fans are no longer today’s preferred solu­tion. Instead, we recom­mend FanGrids: several smaller fans combined to work together in parallel.»

Drives with local intel­li­gence

There is an increasing focus on simpli­fying the flow of mate­rials and goods, with the objec­tive of achieving unin­ter­rupted flow with long service life and econom­ical oper­a­tion of conveyor systems. Smart, compact and powerful elec­tric drives with inte­grated control elec­tronics open up new and inter­esting possi­bil­i­ties here.»

Customized drive solu­tions for medical equip­ment

Medical equip­ment places high demands on the drive tech­nology used in it. For these reasons, combining a variety of different modules to create customized drive solu­tions is a useful approach.»

Listen to the music

Futur­istic archi­tec­ture, musical superla­tives, clever venti­la­tion: In the concert hall in Ventspils, Latvia, music students rehearse in the best condi­tions.»

Healthy pigs make a happy farmer

So that a pigpen does not live up to its name — at least when it comes to the air — good venti­la­tion is required. Following a retrofit, the Momeyers near Celle are also saving a lot of money.»

All systems go offshore

Not much time and lots to do: Walter Roller GmbH was under a lot of pres­sure to deliver the air condi­tioners for the offshore converter plat­form BorWin gamma.»

“We can improve the effi­ciency of the entire system”

The new AxiEco axial fan series impresses with a high level of pres­sure stability — and easily meets more strin­gent ErP Direc­tives. Patrick Stern, Product & Market Manager at ebm-papst, talks about the back­ground to the new devel­op­ment.»

Trans­former cooling made easy

With the contin­uous expan­sion of towns and cities, trans­former substa­tions that once stood in remote loca­tions are suddenly right in the middle of resi­den­tial areas. To ensure there are no prob­lems with the new neigh­bors, the Czech trans­former manu­fac­turer ETD makes sure cooling of its devices is partic­u­larly quiet.»

When it works, it works

All good things come to those who wait. With our prod­ucts, this is not just theo­ret­ical. We prove it in prac­tice in our endurance tests, setting records in the process.»

Good climate for the pandas

In the Finnish Ähtäri Zoo, the panda bears Lumi and Pyry feel right at home – also thanks to EC tech­nology from ebm-papst.»

“We are the driving force of digital tech­nolo­gies”

ebm-papst neo is working on next-level digital solu­tions. Head of Sales Brendan Dow gives us an idea of where the start-up is heading.»

The formula for the air/fuel ratio

The air/fuel ratio λ is the key to effi­cient combus­tion in gas condensing units. But when gas quality fluc­tu­ates, the widely used pneu­matic mixture control shows its limits. The solu­tion: an elec­tronic gas/air ratio control.»

“The chal­lenge was clear”

In a washing machine, the drying process also has to work prop­erly to ensure that the dishes come out squeaky clean. This created multiple chal­lenges when Miele’s new 7000th gener­a­tion was devel­oped. Miele product devel­oper Horst Lintel­mann tells us how the team mastered them and discusses what role the blower played.»

How Energy Producers Save Energy

Reli­able, energy-saving, and fire-resis­tant — energy supplier Hong Kong Elec­tric set high stan­dards for the new fans for its air condi­tioning system. A solu­tion was found with support from the far north.»

Smoothie in a bottle

Smoothies with pieces of fruit, or dairy prod­ucts such as butter­milk and yogurt pose no problem for the ProMi­nent DULCO flex Control peri­staltic metering pump. It places the right amount in the pack­aging, even when it comes to viscose food prod­ucts – made possible by an EC drive.»

Just in time

The future of auto­mo­tive produc­tion? It is autonomous. This is what the latest inven­tion from Tünkers is based on: the auto­mated guided vehicle with inte­grated scissor lift.»

Spring edition: thanks to all #fans­pot­ters!

Fans and motors from ebm-papst are at work in many of the machines and systems we see every day. Where have you noticed our prod­ucts?»

Hot air for quick cooking

The borders between retail and gastronomy are increas­ingly blurry. Gas stations, super­mar­kets, and even clothing stores are offering their customers warm snacks. But space on the counter and hungry customers’ time are both in short supply. Compact high-speed ovens solve the problem, with the help of EC blowers from ebm-papst.»

Fresh = Quiet with AxiCool

Large cooling facil­i­ties present a number of chal­lenges to their owners: the cooling system must deliver top perfor­mance without consuming too much energy and func­tion as quietly as possible. At Cilmor Distri­b­u­tion Center in Cape Town, super­market giant Shoprite relies on AxiCool fans from ebm-papst. They give their all for fresh food – but only when neces­sary.»

An idea with tea

James Cooper works as a product manager at ebm-papst UK and, as you would expect from a Briton, he absolutely loves tea. In his spare time, he is a magi­cian and invents strange machines. His latest success is a tea machine made with ebm-papst motors.»

Increasing fan effi­ciency

The Euro­pean Union’s Ecode­sign Direc­tive (ErP Direc­tive), is the basis for assessing the effi­ciency of various compo­nents and devices. For example, the minimum effi­ciency of fans is spec­i­fied in the fan regu­la­tion, Regu­la­tion (EU) No. 327/2011, which also considers fans that are built into refrig­er­a­tion, air condi­tioning and venti­la­tion equip­ment. Such equip­ment can only be granted a CE marking if its fans satisfy the fan regulation’s require­ments.»

Effi­cient cooling saves money

Tech­nology from ebm-papst has saved UK retailer Marks & Spencer half a million pounds.»

Cutting costs for
concerts and such

32 compact fans instead of two big ones: After almost 30 years, the Bombardier Arena in Sweden was in need of a retrofit.»

Tracking down sound sources

A lot has happened in fan tech­nology. Aero­dy­nam­i­cally opti­mized EC fans are becoming estab­lished in refrig­er­a­tion and air condi­tioning appli­ca­tions. Never­the­less, there is still scope for further opti­miza­tion in noise cancelling. Thor­ough acoustic testing is carried out to iden­tify each indi­vidual sound source, also taking the instal­la­tion situ­a­tion into account.»

Fans for air/water heat pumps

Demand for air/water heat pumps is rising; with output from 3 to 30 kW, they are a useful solu­tion for single- and multi-family homes. Low procure­ment costs, uncom­pli­cated instal­la­tion and a small foot­print make them an attrac­tive heating alter­na­tive, and not only in new build­ings. Modern EC fans play an impor­tant role in ensuring that such systems run very effi­ciently and econom­i­cally.»

Team Players for Effi­cient Cooling Towers

Cooling towers for data centres, hospi­tals or indus­trial facil­i­ties have increased the effi­ciency require­ments. If modern EC motors are used instead of AC tech­nology, energy consump­tion and oper­ating costs can be signif­i­cantly reduced. In addi­tion, it is worth switching to EC fans from ebm-papst because their speed is infi­nitely vari­able, they offer networking options and can with­stand harsh envi­ron­mental condi­tions.»

Gaining an edge thanks to data

The data collected by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport and ebm-papst contain genuine trea­sures. The Formula One team uses them to get the last hundredths of a second out of the track, while the fan manu­fac­turer helps to run its customers’ prod­ucts more effi­ciently.»

Here comes the dry ice man!

Sand, water and abra­sive media are a thing of the past. The Amer­ican company Cold Jet is revo­lu­tion­izing cleaning with
its dry ice blasters.»

Rent-a-cooling tower

What to do when your refinery’s cooling tower is under­going main­te­nance? Right! Call Aggreko — global market leader in cooling tower rentals.»

Partying until the sparks fly

Concerts, festi­vals and sports events would only be half as much fun without impres­sive special effects. But since lots of regu­la­tions must be complied with for pyrotech­nics, Magic FX focuses on other visual effects — as it did with its latest product, the Sparxtar.»

Tweaking the temper­a­ture

Rotary heat exchangers from the Swedish company Systemair provide for a pleasant climate indoors.»

“Imple­menting drive solu­tions in no time”

With the new ECI-42 modular system, users can put together a customized drive solu­tion by combining sepa­rate modules.
Johannes Moos­mann, Director of the Indus­trial Drive Engi­neering busi­ness unit at ebm-papst in St. Georgen, explains what is new and what the bene­fits are.»

The formula for current harmonics

Current harmonics are a burden for the power grid and the budget. Instead of going to great lengths to reduce then, it is best to avoid them alto­gether.»

Testing in China

Germany and the United States have gas labs, and now China has had one of its own since 2018. That enables us to address local require­ments even more effec­tively.»

Elec­tricity? We make it ourselves!

The BlueGEN BG-15 micro CHP system from Solid­power uses fuel cells to generate elec­tricity and heat from natural gas. And it does it very econom­i­cally thanks to its uniquely high elec­trical effi­ciency.»

Three for the A6

The fifth-gener­a­tion Audi A6 once again combines sporti­ness and comfort. Compo­nents from ebm-papst ensure lower emis­sions and more driving fun.»

“Our customers get a ­full-service package”

Dr. Stephan Arnold has been CTO of the ebm-papst Group since July 2018. In our inter­view, he tells us what ebm-papst is working on.»

“All you need is a screw­driver”

Jan Holm­ström is regu­larly to be found on the roofs of Sweden. The engi­neer is busy installing fans there — and knows the pitfalls of this profes­sion.»

Many thanks to all #fans­pot­ters!

Fans and motors from ebm-papst are at work in many of the machines and systems we see every day. Where have you noticed our prod­ucts?»

What the industry can still learn from VR

Racing game with the ulti­mate immer­sive feel: a fan box from ebm-papst simu­lates the head­wind expe­ri­enced by the Radial-G science fiction racer. Glenn Jarret, Managing Director of the British virtual reality company Austella, tells us why part­ner­ships like the one with ebm-papst should set an example.»

Cool on the outside, crispy on the inside

It needed to be powerful yet quiet, and hardly take up any space: The stove jacket cooling system of the new oven line from V-ZUG. This also broke some sweat for the engi­neers.»

Safety First in the Lab

One of the largest research and teaching centers in the Nordic region got a new venti­la­tion system in 2016. Owner Akademiska Hus set up ambi­tious envi­ron­mental targets for the project.»

Comfort comes in small pack­ages

Max Green lives with his family in a tiny house measuring just a few square meters in the Bran­den­burg coun­try­side. Despite the compact dimen­sions, comfort has not been compromised—including in the bath­room.»

Customized Success

If they go by the book, neither ebm-papst nor Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport will achieve their goals. Both compa­nies must contin­u­ously react to indi­vidual circum­stances – the Formula OneTM team to different race­tracks and the fan manu­fac­turer to different customer require­ments.»

The future of intral­o­gis­tics

In intral­o­gis­tics appli­ca­tions, auto­mated guided vehi­cles are becoming increas­ingly impor­tant in the age of digi­tal­iza­tion and industry 4.0. All types have one thing in common: They require compact, dynamic drive systems which satisfy high require­ments in terms of trans­port speed, posi­tioning accu­racy and service life, and which also operate reli­ably under tough indus­trial condi­tions.»

Future-proof cooling in data centers

Due to trends such as mobile Internet, cloud computing and Internet TV, data centers have become major energy consumers. There­fore, investing in energy-effi­cient fans for the asso­ci­ated cooling systems is essen­tial. Modern EC tech­nology can make a signif­i­cant contri­bu­tion toward reducing current consump­tion, helping to save the envi­ron­ment and the operator’s over­heads in the process.»

„Leading by example“

Whether indus­trial company or Formula OneTM racing team: Good team­work is deci­sive for success. We asked Johannes Pfeffer, Spokesman of the Manage­ment Board at ebm papst St. Georgen, and Toto Wolff, Team Prin­cipal & CEO of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport, about their recipes for success.»

Clear vision in digital worlds

The Australian company Euclideon has devel­oped a holo­gram table that brings almost anything you can imagine to life as a 3D model. That’s far more than building castles with clean air.»

Roof-top data

The trend toward huge logis­tics centers presents new chal­lenges for air condi­tioning systems. And another impor­tant crite­rion for the online mail order company Zalando is data acqui­si­tion. In just under a year, the online mail order fashion company Zalando erected a logis­tics center in Lahr with 130,000 square meters of floor space.»

Great times for smart heating

Digi­ti­za­tion has long since become estab­lished in the heating systems sector. But until now no lean commu­ni­ca­tion solu­tion was avail­able for small boilers. LIN-capable gas blowers from ebm-papst are about to change all that. To the advan­tage of manu­fac­turers, fitters and end users.»

Active power-factor correc­tion mini­mizes circuit feed­back

For the first time, Green­Tech EC fans with inte­grated, active power-factor correc­tion (PFC) and a three-phase supply are now able to fulfill the high require­ments imposed on data centers with regard to circuit feed­back and the harmonic distor­tion of the input current.»

Keeping compos­ites cool

When Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport cures carbon fiber compo­nents for its race cars, a lot of heat is produced. But cooling it made a lot of noise, which went against the team’s philos­ophy to have an optimal envi­ron­ment for employees. Fortu­nately, team supplier ebm-papst had an idea.»

Energy-effi­cient fans for a casino

In a gigantic new casino complex in the Chinese city of Macao, 1,100 RadiPac fans from ebm-papst ensure good air – effi­ciently, quietly and reli­ably.»

Conway’s travels

Newcastle, Belfast, Coleraine – Joe Conway trav­eled around Ireland’s green coun­try­side and lively cities for several months. He was targeting the country’s super­mar­kets.»

Staying in for fresh air

The Swedish company Wood’s develops and produces air puri­fiers that not only free the air indoors from harmful parti­cles but also inspire high-tech visions.»

No more mosqui­toes

They are annoying, they bite, and they spread disease. An inven­tion by the French company Qista will keep the nasty crea­tures away from people. It uses fans instead of chem­i­cals.»

Going round

The turnta­bles from Audio Note are the ulti­mate in the hifi market. TT3, the latest model, uses three motors to drive the platter and ensure a premium sound expe­ri­ence.»

 »Sustain­ability Is in Our Genes«

Turkey relies on the EU Ecode­sign direc­tive. Since 2018, the minimum effi­ciency stan­dard has also applied to the condensing boiler market. emas, the
Turkish market leader, is not worried about the regu­la­tions being tight­ened.»

»Resi­den­tial venti­la­tion has to be quiet«

Thanks to its precisely control­lable air flow, the RadiCal in scroll housing is ideal for resi­den­tial venti­la­tion.»

The formula for the data transfer time

In a Local Inter­con­nect Network (LIN) bus, the data transfer time is an impor­tant para­meter for the commu­ni­ca­tion between master and slave devices.»

A Quiet Kind of Fresh­ness

South African super­market chain Shoprite relies on ebm-papst AxiCool fans in its new distri­b­u­tion center in Cape Town.»

FanGrid keeps fans cool in cinema

The air condi­tioner in the cinema at Singapore’s Century Square shop­ping mall was loud and expen­sive to operate, and its fans needed frequent main­te­nance. A retrofit put an end to that, making both the cinema’s customers and its oper­ator happy.»

Masters of the golden triangle

In hospi­tals and prac­tices world­wide, doctors, dentists
and veteri­nar­ians use medical equip­ment from Novuqare, a Dutch company with only 18 employees. Its secret to success
is balancing the three elements of inno­va­tion, produc­tion and close customer contact.»

“Digital prod­ucts solve prob­lems that analog prod­ucts can’t”

With its Green­In­tel­li­gence label, ebm-papst is making a state­ment about digi­tal­iza­tion. Thomas Sauer, Group Director for Digi­tal­iza­tion and Elec­tronics, explains what is behind it and what customers can expect from it.»

Wanted: techie team players

ebm-papst uses part­ner­ships on many plat­forms to find skilled young talent to safe­guard its future. One such plat­form is “Jugend forscht,” whose regional contest has been orga­nized by the company’s Mulfingen head­quar­ters for 20 years.»

Econom­ical modern­iza­tion of heating systems

Modern heating systems have to func­tion effi­ciently, ecolog­i­cally and econom­i­cally without being exces­sively expen­sive to buy. A reason­able compro­mise is the key, partic­u­larly when replacing old heating systems. Condensing tech­nology in combi­na­tion with modern gas blowers can present an econom­ical solu­tion in such cases.»

Avoiding damage caused by vibra­tions

Fans used in venti­la­tion, refrig­er­a­tion and air condi­tioning or other indus­trial appli­ca­tions have to prove them­selves in long endurance tests. But in prac­tice, fail­ures still occur after far fewer hours of oper­a­tion than spec­i­fied in. Ruined motor bear­ings are a typical kind of damage, usually caused by vibra­tions resulting from the way the fans are installed.»

Energy-effi­cient fans for refrig­er­ated cabi­nets in super­mar­kets

Eco-refrig­erant for use in super­market refrig­er­ated cabi­nets can become highly flam­mable during malfunc­tions. EC fans have set new stan­dards in the fields of safety and effi­ciency.»

Quiet breathing aid for medical use

Loss of breath during sleep, also known as sleep apnea, affects many people over 40 years of age. A proven form of therapy supports the body’s own respi­ra­tory reflexes through the controlled injec­tion of air into the lungs. A highly dynamic centrifugal fan now supports breathing through the controlled supply of fresh air.»

“We have more local exper­tise”

In May 2018, ebm-papst Australia and New Zealand (A&NZ) opened its Centre of Excel­lence in Melbourne. Design Manager Alexandra Gray tells us how that bene­fits customers.»

“These machines are incred­ible”

Chris McPhail, Regional Sales Manager at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his passion for Formula OneTM, the co-oper­a­tion between ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport and his latest impres­sions from the track.»

Heav­enly warmth

Drafty churches and shiv­ering worshipers? There is a better way. The heating special­ists at Mahr produce an indoor climate that is comfort­able for worshipers and good for historic struc­tures.»

Phone booth makes a come­back

Cell phones have made phone calls possible from any loca­tion, but the Finnish designer Antti Evävaara is bringing back the phone booth  —  and putting it in open-plan offices.»

Deluxe camping in any weather

Driving off with the camper on the spur of the moment to watch the sunset in no-man’s-land and enjoy the sound of silence — no problem with a clev­erly designed air condi­tioner and a small, light­weight heater.»

Time for a hot shower!

Stationary hot water high-pres­sure cleaners from Kärcher blow away even the toughest dirt easily. They use a burner with an ebm-papst gas blower to heat the water.»

Tandem on four wheels

The tandem pump from ebm-papst reduces the fuel consump­tion of the latest gener­a­tion of the Mercedes Benz A-class.»

Getting there more smoothly

Scratches, wear, noise — when work­piece carriers collide during assembly processes, both prod­ucts and workers are harmed. So Stein Automa­tion devel­oped a system that moves parts from A to B gently.»

Spin­ning off the grease

Hovs Hallar, a restau­rant in southern Sweden, was looking for a new way to prevent grease buildup in its exhaust ducts. The solu­tion it found was TurboSwing, which flings grease droplets to the side before they reach the duct.»

The formula for the effec­tive torque

When selecting the most suit­able motor for dynamic appli­ca­tions, the effec­tive torque is a crucial quan­tity.»

Biking to work

ebm-papst has been offering company bikes to its employees since 2013. The idea has been well received and keeps the work­force fit.»

No card­board char­ac­ters!

Black strap­ping has become some­thing we take for granted, but it constantly demands creative solu­tions from the devel­op­ment team at Mosca GmbH. A prime example is the drive system for their new flag­ship product for strap­ping card­board.»

“Flex­ible and compact”

RadiMix gas blowers are perfect for heating modern build­ings. Frank Schlopakowski, Head of Design Depart­ment R&D at ebm-papst, explains why.»

Fans for oil-cooled high-power trans­formers

High-power trans­formers are basic compo­nents of elec­trical power supply systems. Outdoors, they have to resist the wind and weather which is why the fans used in the cooling systems have to be just as tough.»

Combining EC tech­nology with airfoil blades

In venti­la­tion, air condi­tioning and refrig­er­a­tion appli­ca­tions, designers and oper­a­tors often discover that the fans installed in their equip­ment are noisier or less energy-effi­cient than expected. The condi­tions of instal­la­tion are often to blame, as they can have a nega­tive effect on power consump­tion, air perfor­mance and noise emis­sions. The fan’s impeller, motor, control elec­tronics and housing are opti­mized for energy effi­ciency and noise emis­sion, and the actual condi­tions of instal­la­tion in AHUs should not be neglected.»

Closer to the stars

Amateur and profes­sional astronomers explore the night sky at the Weik­er­sheim obser­va­tory. A new tele­scope gives them a clear view – with three fans from ebm-papst.»

Ideal line in the server rack

Inside the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport garage the temper­a­ture in the IT rack came danger­ously close to a crit­ical point of over­heating. The team had to adapt the airflow inside the racks for which they needed ebm-papst’s exper­tise.»

“The regu­la­tion of fans works!”

Geoff Lock­wood has seen through the devel­op­ment of the Energy related Prod­ucts (ErP) regu­la­tion of the EU from the start. He claims that its’ success is now at stake.»

Built to last

Reli­a­bility is one of the aspects that decides whether a racing car can win a Formula OneTM cham­pi­onship. It is also a deci­sive factor for the market success of ebm-papst fans.»

Healthy air thanks to FanGrid

When a huge axial fan broke down in the Skaraborg clinic in Sweden, the air condi­tioner could no longer produce the air flow required. But replacing the unit would have meant modi­fi­ca­tions to the build­ings. Now was the time for a forward-looking solu­tion.»

Intel­li­gent “heart” of home venti­la­tion

For effec­tive and effi­cient home venti­la­tion, it must be possible to precisely regu­late the air flow in order to prevent over­pres­sure and under­pres­sure in the resi­den­tial building. There are even more advan­tages for users if the fans are also able to process signals from external sensors.»

Air Intake with a Future

Zeppelin Power Systems adapted the air intake systems in its gas plant – and now manages with less than five percent of the orig­inal power.»

Extracting emis­sions – high perfor­mance for clean air

In the metal­working industry, aerosols, oil mist and vapors pollute the air in produc­tion facil­i­ties. That’s why machine tools and machining centers are equipped with air purifi­ca­tion units. As ErP-compliant drives for their fans, EC motors are well suited.»

Smart elec­tronics cooling for indus­trial appli­ca­tions

In control cabi­nets hot spots can arise, which can reach temper­a­tures of over 90 °C and cause the destruc­tion of sensi­tive elec­tronics. Filter fans, units that combine fans and dust filters, can help by conveying excess heat out of control cabi­nets and elec­tronics hous­ings while also preventing the ingress of dirt parti­cles.»

Cleaned and dried – for less

At the end of each shift, employees in Europe’s largest pig slaugh­ter­house scrub the work areas until they are spick-and-span. Thanks to an upgraded venti­la­tion system, work can now resume faster after cleaning has finished, and the oper­ator also consumes far less energy in the process.»

Improving effi­ciency with EC motors

Not only do the latest elec­tron­i­cally commu­tated motors (EC motors) consume much less elec­tricity, they are usually consid­er­ably more compact at equal or even higher power output. Their use in house­hold appli­ances provides an example of the resulting bene­fits for machinery and equip­ment. A few scenarios described below show the advan­tages.»

Sweden’s coolest data center

The Swedish provider BAHNHOF converted a bunker in Stock­holm into an unusual data center. Fans from ebm-papst keep the elec­tricity bill just as cool as the loca­tion.»

Intel­li­gent Compact Drive with CAN Bus Inter­face

Users in mechan­ical and plant engi­neering are looking for compact, high-perfor­mance drive systems that commu­ni­cate with higher-level control systems via commer­cial bus inter­faces. Our compact, brush­less DC motor (BLDC) with inte­grated elec­tronics module and CANopen inter­face provides a work­able solu­tion now.»

No more trouble with the air supply system

Following a motor bearing failure in the air supply system at the Media Markt store in Berlin’s Wedding district, Daume GmbH convinced the store’s manage­ment to invest in the future – with a FanGrid.»

“Customers seek solu­tions to reduce energy consump­tion”

Munters is a global leader in using inno­v­a­tive tech­nolo­gies in air treat­ment and climate solu­tions. Starting with a few projects in the UK, the company rolled out a global retrofit plan. Karl Lowe, Regional Service Manager West Europe of Munters Ltd., explains why.»

Register now for the 2018 ebm-papst marathon!

Regis­tra­tion has begun for the 23rd ebm-papst marathon. The biggest running event in the Hohen­lohe region will take place on September 8 and 9.»

Better skyscraper air condi­tioning

The fans in the air condi­tioning system at the River­side Centre, one of Brisbane’s land­marks, were wearing out. A retrofit was needed to improve effi­ciency and conve­nience, but there was hardly any room and not much time.»

Halo with a Down­side

Safety measures like the halo are impor­tant. But they can often have a nega­tive effect on perfor­mance. Not only for racing cars, but for fans as well.»

Giving back mobility

For a good idea, Siegfried and Peter Herrmann once took apart their beloved golf trolley to tinker with its parts. The result was a walker with elec­tric drive. Their inven­tion gives new mobility to reha­bil­i­ta­tion patients and seniors.»

„Flying through the urban jungle as a bird is a very special kick”

Max Rheiner is making the dream of flight a virtual reality. In an inter­view, the head of the master’s degree program for design inter­ac­tion at the Zurich Univer­sity of the Arts explains how it’s done and why moving air plays an essen­tial role.»

The art of air condi­tioning

ENGIE Services U.S., a divi­sion of global energy leader ENGIE, has a clear mission: helping its customers to save energy. It manages to do so at a large data center thanks to careful prepa­ra­tion and an eye for detail.»

Heating like the sun

It takes a lot of energy to heat large build­ings, making it that much more impor­tant for heat to be where it’s needed and not get lost when gates are opened. To avoid such losses, radiant tube heaters are often used. They heat like the sun. But until recently, they also had room for improve­ment.»

“We have climate control in our cars but in bed we still freeze and sweat”

What ensures a good night’s sleep? Barry van Doornewaard worked hard to find an answer to the ques­tion. He calls his answer “FreshBed.” It’s a bed with an inte­grated climate control system that creates the optimal condi­tions for sleep.»

Freezing Cold in Mexico

Bohn is a refrig­er­a­tion tech­nology expert in the Mexican market. In its latest gener­a­tion of blast freezers, the company relies on EC tech­nology.»

“The Modular System is Constantly Growing and Changing”

With our modular system, ebm-papst customers find the right drive more quickly. Patrick Schu­macher helped work on the concept devel­op­ment. He can tell us all about what it contains and the bene­fits it provides.»

True Pink Floyd fans

ebm-papst’s exper­tise has been used for an unusual art project it Great Britain. Not only did the team at ebm-papst UK help design the sculp­ture, they part­nered with RS compo­nents to help source the fans.»

Happy hemp thanks to perfect venti­la­tion

Since cannabis with THC content under one percent was legal­ized in Switzer­land, the sector has been booming. BioCan AG got in on the ground floor of hemp culti­va­tion. Thanks to good venti­la­tion, its harvest is better than that of its competi­tors.»

Germ-free sushi

Invis­ible to consumers, hygienic air curtains from HANSA Klimasys­teme GmbH keep germs away from deli coun­ters -  good news for lovers of Japanese deli­ca­cies.»

The formula for constant volume

Constant volume plays a major role in many appli­ca­tions, but in resi­den­tial venti­la­tion it’s essen­tial.»

Giga mile­stone

ebm-papst Inc. was a solar power pioneer in the United States six years ago — with great success.»

“Construc­tion is an impor­tant compo­nent of our growth strategy”

ebm-papst is investing in a number of construc­tion projects. Thomas Wagner, Chief Oper­ating Officer at the ebm-papst Group, tells us why.»

“Gets up to speed fast”

The EC centrifugal blower is making inroads into some unusual appli­ca­tions. Uwe Sigloch, Head of Venti­la­tion and Air Condi­tioning Market Manage­ment at ebm-papst, tells us how.»

A pump for the python

To get the beer fresh to the tap, it is cooled on its way to the bar. Pump systems by Cornelius take care of this task.»

Cooling solu­tions for our partner

Since 2014 ebm-papst contributes to the success of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport. Discover, which solu­tions are making our partner the coolest team in Formula One.»

Awesome extrac­tors

Clime­works, a Swiss company, filters carbon dioxide out of the air to contribute to climate protec­tion.»

Promoting True Progress

Thomas Borst, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group, looks back on the last fiscal year and talks about the impor­tance of devel­oping energy effi­cient prod­ucts.»

Advanced plan­e­tary gear head for the most demanding require­ments

ebm-papst is further extending the product range of elec­trical drive systems for indus­trial appli­ca­tions in a sustain­able manner. Gear heads are playing a vital role in this, as they are a neces­sary part of most customer appli­ca­tions.»

Local heating supply reduces heat losses and costs

A modern local heating station oper­ated with gas premix tech­nology can now provide up to 2 MW thermal output – equipped with a single boiler. Premix tech­nology reduces the emis­sion of pollu­tants and, in combi­na­tion with an EC motor with a broad modu­la­tion range, the envi­ron­mental impact is minimal.»

No more bad atmos­phere

Exhaust from fast food restau­rants is often a cause of trouble with the neigh­bors. Purifi­ca­tion units from oxytec elim­i­nate offen­sive odors.»

Active cooling for compact high-power LEDs

Modern lighting systems for commer­cial use must meet higher expec­ta­tions of dura­bility and reli­a­bility. This includes, among other things, service life, effi­ciency, color range, effi­cacy, and color fidelity as well as a compact design and ease of main­te­nance.»

Chilled selec­tion

Not only does the Atherton Supa IGA super­market have an inno­v­a­tive selec­tion, it also has the latest refrig­er­a­tion equip­ment. It was even the first store in all of Australia to get a retrofit with AxiBlades.»

The thing about rules

One rule change leads to another. This applies to Formula One as well as to industry. Learn how Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport and ebm-papst deal with changing require­ments.»

„Formula One is the pinnacle of motor­sport!“

Michael Pinard, produc­tion planner at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his fasci­na­tion for motor racing and explains what the part­ner­ship between his employer and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport means to him.»

Retrofit makes depar­ture more relaxed

When the AHU fan that serves the check-in area failed, Birm­ingham Airport urgently needed a replace­ment. The solu­tion was a completely new FanGrid system.»

A cool solu­tion to an air condi­tioning chal­lenge

Europe’s leading online fashion plat­form Zalando has opened a 130,000 square meter logis­tics center in Lahr. Multi­Cross was respon­sible for the air condi­tioning. As if the tech­nical chal­lenge was not enough in itself, there was also a new EU effi­ciency direc­tive to contend with — with spec­i­fi­ca­tions that were anything but clear.»

Voltage change in the steppe

RadiPac centrifugal fans from ebm-papst cool oper­a­tors in a huge solar park in the steppe.»

Quiet please!

A loud venti­la­tion system was a headache for the teachers and the pupils at the Back­askolan in Malmö, Sweden. Then came Martin Jörgensen, a tech­ni­cian from Cave­rion, to quiet things down.»

From a Danish roof-top to the rest of the world

As a chimney sweep, Morten Bjørk­lund knows how much the smoke from neigh­boring chim­neys bothers his customers. His idea of an attach­ment for chim­neys can help settle neigh­bor­hood disputes.»

“More power for local heating”

How the new G3G 315 pre-mix blower helps to create an effi­cient local heating supply is explained by Chris­tian Diegritz, Head of Product Manage­ment, Marketing and Commu­ni­ca­tion at ebm-papst.»

Fans helping to change the world

It’s small, quiet and unob­tru­sive — and makes the world a little better. The Speed­com­fort radi­ator fan helps circu­late heat from heating systems faster and more uniformly while signif­i­cantly reducing CO2 emis­sions and cutting energy consump­tion by up to 30 percent.»

Always well informed

The more infor­ma­tion that is avail­able, the easier it is to keep every­thing under control. Which is why the people respon­sible for upgrading the data center of the Canton of Zug decided on effi­cient fans with MODBUS inter­face.»

“We will be consol­i­dating our strengths still further”

Stefan Brandl, Chairman of the Board of Direc­tors of the ebm-papst Group, can look back on a successful busi­ness year. With a whole range of invest­ments in inno­v­a­tive ideas he is however already setting the course for the future. And that includes the new “one ebm-papst” corpo­rate strategy.»

Panpipes with a joystick

Students have devel­oped an elec­tron­i­cally controlled instru­ment for ther­a­peutic purposes.»

A land­mark for Hohen­lohe

The new distri­b­u­tion center ensures punc­tual deliv­eries world­wide — and lots more besides.»

The formula for flow rate

The flow rate is the most crucial factor of influ­ence when producing die-cast­ings.»

Roll out the perfect steak

With his “plug & play” Roll ’n’ Grill, the Bavarian restau­rant and shop­fit­ting expert Aichinger has really struck a chord.»

Effi­cient, quiet gas blowers ring in a new era

High modu­la­tion rates and compact dimen­sions for the gas condensing tech­nology market up to 50 kW»

Mastering the Air

While searching for perfect aero­dy­namics, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport and ebm-papst rely on simu­la­tions, tests and constant improve­ment.»

You can always be sure of making the right choice!

ebm-papst FanScout simpli­fies the search for the ideal fan»

Two heating experts with the same idea

Stronger but more compact – this was the goal that Lochinvar had in mind as it devel­oped a high-effi­ciency gas boiler and that ebm-papst had in mind while working on a two-megawatt gas blower. In the end, the part­ners combined these two projects that were made for each other, and the result was a hit.»

More power, less noise

Axial fans do their best at every oper­ating point»

„We are intensely proud of our commu­nity!“

Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motor­sport, and Thomas Borst, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group, to take stock of the long­standing part­ner­ship. And they share their recipes for success.»

Drive in and find out

Complete drive solu­tions from modular construc­tion kit»

“You’ve got to force the air through it”

Today, the well-designed fans on the side-pod and roll-hoop look quite familiar. But only three years ago these cooling solu­tions that bring about 518 percent improve­ment in airflow, were unthink­able. Mark Wilson, Sales Director at ebm-papst Auto­mo­tive & Drives (UK), remem­bers how the devel­op­ment came about.»

Venti­la­tion Shaft, not Lecture Hall

As part of a semester project, two Danish students upgraded an old air condi­tioning unit on their univer­sity campus – and trig­gered a wave of modern­iza­tion.»

Keeping an Eye on Every­thing

The sensors in a Formula OneTM car collect 400 giga­bytes of data during one Grand Prix. ebm-papst applies a high level of detail to moni­toring the oper­a­tions of their fans and blowers as well. Find out here about the data and infor­ma­tion that Formula OneTM cars and ebm-papst blowers transmit.»

The mate­rials for success

Light­weight mate­rials are a crucial factor for the success of ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport. They make both Formula OneTM cars and fans econom­ical and sturdy, and they make inno­v­a­tive shapes possible.»

Mission: Setting bench­marks

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport and ebm-papst: two orga­ni­za­tions that set stan­dards in their fields. Here we show what they have in common.»

Best buddies in the garage

The mobile fan unit EC Aura keeps mechanics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport cool in the garage.»

ebm-papst 2017 Marathon – Register now!

On September 9-10, 2017, the ebm-papst Marathon will take place for the 22nd time. Regis­tra­tion has started and early birds will pay less until the end of June.»

Orderly throughput at the rack

A new pallet flow rack gives feed supplier Miavit high throughput with absolute product safety. And since the flow levels have only half the usual slope, the company also saves a lot of money.»

 “It starts with creative chaos”

Reiner Gläss makes music lovers happy world­wide with his LP record cleaner. In an inter­view, the inventor reveals how he works.»

Here come the sound guys

The team of engi­neering consul­tants from Teensma makes sure things are quiet wher­ever noise would disturb people, including resi­den­tial areas with people who surf the Internet at high speed using fiber-optic connec­tions.»

The formula for vorticity

Vorticity is a crucial quan­tity for an axial fan’s acoustic prop­er­ties.»

“The Vehicle is Purpose­fully Designed”

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+, the all-new Formula One car from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport, features clearly visible changes that opti­mize its aero­dy­namics. Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director of Research and Devel­op­ment at the ebm-papst Group, a passionate pilot and aero­dy­namics expert, takes a closer look at the details.»

The golfer’s favorite

With the self-driving ProCaddie RX1 the right iron is always at hand on the links — without any pulling, drag­ging and yanking.»

“We have to stay active and keep rein­venting ourselves”

Stefan Brandl (48) became Chairman of the Board of Direc­tors of the ebm-papst Group in January 2017. An inter­view with the sales pro and inno­vator makes clear the path to be taken by ebm-papst.»

New push for intral­o­gis­tics

Bito Lagertechnik chose drive engi­neering from ebm-papst for its new pallet flow rack – success­fully breaking new ground.»

Equipped to deal with the cold

Axial fans for high-perfor­mance evap­o­ra­tors»

Climate control in the driver’s cabin

Relax at a rest stop? No problem, thanks to the Dometic CoolAir auxil­iary air condi­tioner from dometic with modi­fied ebm-papst fans in its evap­o­rator and condenser.»

What a show!

Show laser by Slova­kian company Kvant conjure up impres­sive effects. Fans from ebm-papst cool the sensi­tive optical compo­nents in the lasers.»

Quiet chargers

Quick charging stations from EBG compleo GmbH do more than just making the drivers of elec­tric cars happy. Thanks to quiet fans, they also let their neigh­bors sleep soundly.»

Cool Perfor­mance on the Pit Wall

Sat on the Pit Wall, five of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport engi­neers must make deci­sions within seconds. Since last season, it has been made easier for them to keep their cool — thanks to an air condi­tioner with a blower from ebm-papst.»

“Working with people who like to tinker with things is impor­tant to us.”

Thomas Borst, Managing Director Sales and Marketing ebm-papst group, about the wide range of appli­ca­tions that use our prod­ucts and the impor­tance of compa­nies of any size.»

Testing in China

ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better prod­ucts.»

Auxil­iary air condi­tioners for truckers

Relaxing breaks for every trucker: the new high-perfor­mance gener­a­tion of effi­cient CoolAir auxil­iary air condi­tioners from Dometic.»

Little twin, big impres­sion

The casino building complex „The Parisian“ near Hongkong uses 350 air-handling and venti­la­tion units with 1,100 Radi­Pacs from ebm-papst to provide for a pleasant atmos­phere.»

“We had to change the order of assembly”

Chris­tian Lang is Head of Devel­op­ment at ebm-papst Zeit­lauf – and an enthu­si­astic golfer. In an inter­view, he reveals what fasci­nates him about the ProCaddie RX1 elec­tric trolley – both profes­sion­ally and privately.»

Air cleaner: Sucking it away

Air cleaners from ISI Indus­triepro­dukte GmbH keep the air pure around machining centers.»

“Strong in mobile appli­ca­tions”

Who should be inter­ested in the new ECI 80 motor ? Patrick Schu­macher, head of product manage­ment in the Indus­trial Drive Tech­nology busi­ness unit at ebm-papst, explains.»

Digital think tank

Deliv­ering smart heating solu­tions is the goal for the new ebm-papst devel­op­ment center in Osnabrück, the fourth-largest city in the German state of Lower Saxony. About a dozen experts there will soon be exper­i­menting with elec­tronic combus­tion control.»

Dynamic internal rotor for sophis­ti­cated appli­ca­tions

Effi­cient 750 W ECI drive based on customer require­ments»

“Driving will be more stressful”

Aero­dy­namics expert Dr. Jürgen Schöne on the rule changes for the 2017 season.»

Correct FanGrid design

EC fans for effi­cient cooling in data centers»

Energy Scouts make it into the final of the GreenTec-Awards

The trainee project of ebm-papst reaches the top 3 in the world’s largest sustain­ability compe­ti­tion. A second project made it into the top 10.»

Cool quietly with air

Improving the oper­ating noise of fans»

Rapid start-up in only 3-4 seconds

EC centrifugal blower with high power density»

Cold feet at freezer cabi­nets? Never again!

Thanks to a retrofit in 138 super­mar­kets and depart­ment stores at British retailer Marks & Spencer, shop­ping for frozen foods has never been so pleasant.»

Spec­tac­ular Delivery

Heli­copter trans­ports NOVA air condi­tioners for the new build­ings at the ebm-papst loca­tion in Hagenmoos/St. Georgen»

New venti­la­tion system has half the appetite

After replacing 283 elec­tricity-gobbling AC fans with effi­cient RadiPac EC fans from ebm-papst, the elec­tricity costs for the resi­dents of a Danish resi­den­tial complex imme­di­ately dropped by 50 percent.»

On course towards zero emis­sions

Thanks to modi­fi­ca­tions to the car deck’s and passenger venti­la­tion system, the ferry oper­ator Scan­d­lines saves two million kilo­watt-hours per year. For chief engi­neer Carsten Johansen this is an impor­tant step towards zero emis­sions.»

A slip-on drive for the moun­tains

The RELO slip-on drive helps push the pedals when it gets hard for the cyclist. And it fits on every bike, whether moun­tain or city bike. The drive only provides as much assis­tance as the cyclist wants. To develop the trans­mis­sion, the experts from RELO and ebm-papst formed a tandem.»

Now fans can live longer

Fans often last longer than their spec­i­fied service life but are replaced sooner to be on the safe side. FanCheck saves money by calcu­lating the remaining service life based on the actual wear.»

“AxiBlade makes machines better!”

What can AxiBlade do better? And what’s in it for customers? Patrick Stern, Head of Market Manage­ment, Refrig­er­a­tion Tech­nology Divi­sion, tells us.»

Focus on the bene­fits

Thomas Borst, Managing Director Sales and Marketing ebm-papst group, about exotic appli­ca­tions, the impor­tance of connec­tivity solu­tions and the face-lift of the customer maga­zine mag.»

Cool beef

Frig­orí­fico Verdi, a meat producer, was looking for an effi­cient cooling tunnel; Cooling & Freezing, a specialist for such solu­tions, was looking for a customer for its new appli­ca­tion … The story of a Brazilian premiere.»

Quiet fans in the bath­room

In the search for peace and quiet, Silvento fans from LUNOS make you yearn to be in your bath­room.»

The heating Dutchman

When Ton van Maaren started working at Remeha 33 years ago, condensing boilers were still in their infancy. Now they’ll soon be able to call a service tech­ni­cian them­selves via Internet when they need help. The new Quinta ACE condensing boiler is prepared to do that.»

Getting rid of heat

The cooling water in a gas power plant in Dresden releases its heat through heat exchangers on the roof. But they were terrible for the overall effi­ciency. Then the oper­a­tors took a radical step resulting in a cut of nearly 90 percent in energy consump­tion.»

Perfect climate from the ice tank

The new building at the St. Georgen loca­tion doesn’t just shine on the surface. Its cold heart beats under the parking lot.»

“We’re surfing the 4.0 wave”

It comes when called, finds the shortest path to its desti­na­tion, and connects with its fellow modules: the factory runabout KARIS PRO. 12 indus­trial and research part­ners are devel­oping it. Project manager Andreas Trenkle from the Karl­sruhe Insti­tute of Tech­nology tells us about its chances.»

The formula for the residual circuit breaker

A fault current’s wave­form is crucial to the selec­tion of the
right residual current circuit breaker – also for EC motors.»

No-sweat exca­vating

Centrifugal fans from ebm-papst work in the giant mining exca­va­tors made by the Russian company IZ-Kartex. An appli­ca­tion where their reli­a­bility and dura­bility come in handy.»

“We want to top the two billion mark”

Fiscal year 2015/16 saw growth of seven percent for ebm-papst. The six managing direc­tors tell us how they want to continue this success.»

Extractor hood down­wards

BORA extrac­tors are built into the cooktop, where they can draw off the vapors where they orig­i­nate. There­fore fans from ebm-papst work in the back­ground.»

Making the perfect bath­room fan

Three years of joint devel­op­ment efforts by LUNOS and ebm-papst went into Silvento ec venti­la­tors – along with the under­standing that candor and trust are essen­tial to the successful comple­tion of such an exten­sive project.»

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS completes the triple

With a successful race in Japan, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team can cele­brate winning the 2016 FIA Formula OneTM Construc­tors’ World Cham­pi­onship. In the third year of the part­ner­ship, Team Partner ebm-papst extends its congrat­u­la­tions on the Team’s third consec­u­tive title.»

ebm-papst with expert presen­ta­tions at Chill­venta

During the Chill­venta trade show from October 11-13, 2016 the very latest devel­op­ments in energy effi­ciency, heat pumps, and refrig­er­a­tion tech­nology will be presented. It will include three specialist forums, where experts present their in-depth knowl­edge of current issues in the industry. For refrig­er­a­tion tech­nology, a total of 46 presen­ta­tions are planned, with ebm-papst addressing two issues.»

ECI motors ensure perfect control pres­sure in trans­mis­sions

Elec­tric oil pumps decouple trans­mis­sions from drive motors»

Customizing drives with selected prop­er­ties

Making the most of EC drive output»

A fresh breeze for the dairy case

Leap from iQ to NiQ: The new gener­a­tion of energy-saving motors from ebm-papst is more effi­cient and econom­ical than its prede­ces­sors – and is even suit­able for use in the food sector.»

Award in Australia

ebm-papst A&NZ inducted into Victo­rian Manu­fac­turing Hall of Fame.»

Sale: 50 percent off on air

The air condi­tioning system in the “Aalborg Stor­center” shop­ping center was consuming a lot of energy. Thanks to a retrofit with EC fans from ebm-papst, now its owner is enjoying big savings as 50 percent of its energy costs have been elim­i­nated.»

Fresh, cool air

Thomas Borst on the ideal climate in all circum­stances.»

Air condi­tioning for the dolphi­narium

The Austrian company Frivent supplied all of the climate control and dehu­mid­i­fi­ca­tion equip­ment for a dolphi­narium in the Russian capital ­— including reli­a­bility and effi­ciency.»

Creative Heads keep their cool

Temper­a­ture fluc­tu­a­tion and white noise was a real nuisance for the staff working in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport Team paint shop in Brackley. The atmos­phere has been much better since the air condi­tioning system was upgraded with EC fans from ebm-papst.»

Effi­ciency in the storage facility

When the Wool­worths retail chain expanded its cold storage facility in Cape Town, it went for an effi­cient combi­na­tion of EC fans and AxiTop diffu­sors.»

New fans for an old station

Cramped equip­ment rooms and regu­la­tions affecting alter­ations to historic build­ings prevented the instal­la­tion of a new venti­la­tion system in the Copen­hagen train station. But ebm-papst had another good solu­tion up its sleeve.»

A pure island for athletes

EC fans are exchanging the air in the parking level of the Oympic Village near Rio de Janeiro.»

Gear motor supports recovery

Machines made by Orthorent assist in the recovery of patients suffering from paral­ysis. Their essen­tial compo­nents include a sensi­tive gear motor and an Internet connec­tion. »

Breathing easy in the archives

After months of patient suffering, Radonkon­sult AB solved the problem caused by radioac­tive gas in the Stock­holm City Library – with lots of special­ized knowl­edge and centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst.»

The inspector’s crit­ical eye

In R&D at ebm-papst, tabletop test machines from Zwick help make better prod­ucts. And they were made better them­selves.»

Engi­neering artistry on four wheels

With parts and exper­tise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” inter­na­tional design contest.»

Ready for a wave of orders

The Euro­pean Union’s Ecode­sign Direc­tive 2009/125/EG and an energy effi­ciency label are now roiling the heating industry. ebm-papst got ready for it with a new produc­tion facility.»

How much does air weigh?

How mass flow sensors measure the exact amount of air.»

“With a partner of this calibre we expect this to give us a clear compet­i­tive advan­tage”

Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motor­sport, explains how the part­ner­ship with ebm-papst helps the team and contributes to racing success, in an inter­view that took place ahead of the 2016 season.»

Cutting-edge coop­er­a­tion

Graef universal slicing machines are depend­able helpers in home kitchens, restau­rants and the food industry. Compact motors from ebm-papst make the slicers quiet, fast and durable.»

Hot water from exhaust air

An EC fan is at the heart of the heat recovery system made for easy retro­fits by Pamon Ab. But first its alarm relay had to learn “Finnish.”»

Plan building equip­ment more simply

A compact overview on our website provides tech­nical building equip­ment plan­ners with all the rele­vant infor­ma­tion about our solu­tions.»

Photo series: New ebm-papst fans for the 2016 season

For the third season in a row: ebm-papst fans are cooling the race cars.»

FIA 2016 Race Calendar

As Offi­cial Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to expe­ri­ence a successful Formula One Season!»

New gener­a­tion of fans, econom­ical and quiet

Family of compact high-perfor­mance fans featuring high perfor­mance at top effi­ciency»

German Design Award for fan

Energy-saving fan for evap­o­ra­tors receives Special Mention»

EC fans for fan coils

Active power factor correc­tion (PFC) as a useful option»

An effi­cient family

Optimum burning in gas appli­ance requires perfect harmony between the compo­nents. The NRV systems by ebm-papst provide the perfect gas/air mixture.»

RadiPac: Compar­ison

Impres­sive test results»

A system­atic approach

Improved flow machine»

RadiPac: An ongoing devel­op­ment process

Plug & Play centrifugal fans for venti­la­tion tech­nology»

RadiPac = form + fit + func­tion

Dr. Bruno Lindl about the advan­tages of the new Radi­Pacs from ebm-papst.»

World Con­struct­ors’ Champ­ion­ship part two

Fan specialist ebm-papst cele­brates a second succes­sive World Cham­pi­onship as an offi­cial Team Partner, providing tech­nology solu­tions at both track­side and at the Team’s head­quar­ters»

Servers like it here

The Swiss company NTS rents server space to small and medium-sized enter­prises. Following an upgrade with EC tech­nology, the computers are now cooled much more effi­ciently than before.»

Gaining, sharing and using expe­ri­ence

Thomas Borst on knowl­edge transfer at ebm-papst.»

Neighing instead of barking!

Clear airways for horses: A salt Inhaler from the Estonian company Plas­t­puit provides support for animal health.»

Close the window. Let fresh air in.

REHAU worked with ebm-papst to develop a venti­la­tion system that provides fresh, warm air with closed windows.»

Is the condenser already running?

With a view to the EU’s ErP Direc­tive, Bitzer redesigned its proven condensing units, relying on energy-saving and very quiet EC fans.»

Not just heat

The new boiler from the British company Flow­group is not just any old boiler. It doesn’t just produce heat, but elec­tricity too, and pays for itself in the process. The story of an extra­or­di­nary project.»

“Measure­ments have the last word”

Prof. Wolf­gang Elmen­dorf on the poten­tial and limi­ta­tions of measure­ments and calcu­la­tions for product data.»

Our most valu­able capital

There is a reason why ebm-papst main­tains its posi­tion as a leader in the global market: the right employees and a good work climate. In order to main­tain this posi­tion, we strive for the sustain­able devel­op­ment of our staff, as is borne out by the stories of three of our colleagues.»

Green Deeds World­wide

“Every day is a green day” was the motto of the 2012 ebm-papst sustain­ability campaign that was initi­ated by the company’s trainees. Since then, June 5, which is the UN’s declared World Envi­ron­ment Day, kicks off a new round of “green” action weeks.»

Harmony on the high seas

Almost 3,000 EC fans provide for perfect cabin condi­tions on the world’s second-largest cruise ship. Active PFC tech­nology ensures that so many units can work together without prob­lems.»

Sound effects

Analyzing noise to provide figures relating to physics and people.»

Upgrade to the power of three

EC instead of AC, a new fan type and econom­ical cold aisles — when upgrading its server air-condi­tioning system, the Danish company William Demant didn’t do things halfway.»

The coolest Team in Formula One

Even in hot races, the engi­neers from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motor­sport Team don’t work up a sweat with their garage cooling system from ebm-papst.»

Fresh air through closed windows

Small centrifugal fans from ebm-papst»

The future of refrig­er­a­tion, air condi­tioning and building systems

Effi­cient, compact EC motors for high-perfor­mance fans and blowers»

Effi­cient cooling of hot spots made easy

Compact 40 x 40 mm vari­able-power fan»

The easy way to replace “old” with “highly effi­cient”

New EC fans for retro­fitting in air condi­tioning systems»

“We speak the same language in venti­la­tion tech­nology”

Inter­view with Geoff Willis, Tech­nology Director of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team»

Compact, quiet and reli­able

Induced draft fans for opti­mised biomass heating»

Upgrade with a happy end

How three faulty AC fans launched an exten­sive retrofit at a Danish cinema chain.»

“Does inno­v­a­tive tech­nology have to be expen­sive?”

Gunter Streng on the neces­sity of an overall con­side­ration of the system»

Unique air handling solu­tion for exclu­sive shop­ping mall

A change of atmos­phere in the shop­ping centre»

“Being fit for the future means running a sustain­able busi­ness”

Inter­view with Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director Research and Devel­op­ment ebm-papst Group»

499 Radi­Pacs for a model project in China

A venti­la­tion concept guar­an­teed to meet with applause»

AxiTop awarded Institut Français du Design prize

Another award for the diffuser from ebm-papst»

Oper­a­tion geared to require­ments

Fans in AHUs gener­ally operate in the partial load range»

RadiPac: Compar­ison of fans

RadiPac values as compared to calcu­lated values»

RadiPac: Quality assur­ance in produc­tion

Accu­racy classes are a measure of manu­fac­turing accu­racy»

Customers agree: You can rely on ebm-papst!

The following customer comments confirm just how impor­tant accu­rate fan data is for air handling units.»

RadiPac: Docu­men­ta­tion and fan selec­tion

Reli­able data»

RadiPac: The fan

Combi­na­tion of impeller, motor and control system»

RadiPac: Preci­sion measure­ment

Modern chamber test rig guar­an­tees accu­rate values»

RadiPac: Measure­ment is best

Precise docu­men­ta­tion and reli­able produc­tion»

Ideal climate in the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team garage

ebm-papst garage cooling system to be used for the first time at the 2015 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix at the end of March»

Start of Season 2015

The new Formula One season is about to start! The first race weekend will take place in Melbourne, Australia, from 13 to 15 of March.»

Photo gallery: ebm-papst keeps the race cars cool (Season 2015)

Click through the images to see where ebm-papst supports MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS:»

FIA 2015 Race Calendar

As Offi­cial Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to expe­ri­ence a successful Formula One Season!»

Photo gallery: Start of season 2015

Click through our photo gallery with some recent images»

“Numbers alone say nothing”

The level of noise emis­sions is a deci­sive quality factor for fans. Dr Marc Schneider, ebm-papst’s Group Leader for Acoustics, explains how the company keeps its prod­ucts quiet»

A calcu­lated strategy for diver­sity

Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construc­tion projects»

Bone dry

The new heat pump dryers from Primus save over 60 percent of the primary energy compared to their prede­ces­sors. A RadiPac from ebm-papst does its bit here to ensure energy effi­ciency»

All aboard!

ebm-papst is making an impor­tant contri­bu­tion to comfort­able travel expe­ri­ences in trains»

Old meets new

When creating a new oil condensing boiler, the company Wolf GmbH combined a proven combus­tion prin­ciple with tech­nology from ebm-papst. The result was an effi­cient heater»

Protecting your data

Compact, protected against fire and break-ins and with excel­lent air condi­tioning – the ValueShelter protects servers holding sensi­tive data. But the hardware’s energy-effi­cient cooling really comes into its own in a cold and damp cellar»

“We don’t aim to be in this situ­a­tion in Formula One !”

Chief Track Engi­neer Simon Cole of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team reports on a fast-track tech­nical discus­sion with Busi­ness Devel­op­ment Manager Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Auto­mo­tive & Drives (UK) Ltd»

Swim­ming pool venti­la­tion: Turn on, tune out

From swim­ming pools to spas, air condi­tioning systems from Mollerus allow both
guests and oper­a­tors to relax. The devices fit the needs of both perfectly»

Silent heroes

A hospital in Denmark suffered for years from noise and a room climate that was hazardous to health. The solu­tion came in the form of EC fans»

“We cannot live at the expense of our chil­dren”

Horst Köhler, former Federal Pres­i­dent of Germany, speaks about his commit­ment to climate protec­tion, the greatest chal­lenges and posi­tive exam­ples.»

Engi­neers for the world

ebm-papst Australia supports the regional aid agency Engi­neers Without Borders Australia in Melbourne»

 Fighting the waves

The bene­fits of active Power Factor Correc­tion (PFC)»

Safer braking

Sand spreaders help rail vehi­cles brake more reli­ably»

Double Top

ebm-papst UK wins two National ACR Awards»

A helping hand

Pushing and braking aids from AAT help wheel­chair users improve their everyday mobility»

Ask the team partner!

All Formula One fan Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Auto­mo­tive & Drives (UK) Ltd really wanted to do was watch the British Grand Prix with two customers. But then he got a unique look behind the scenes»

Triple triumph

The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team domi­nates both the 2014 FIA Formula One World Drivers’ and Construc­tors’ Cham­pi­onships»

Award-winning results

AxiTop named Product of the Year»

The Construc­tors’ Choice

Team partner ebm-papst already made its contri­bu­tion to MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS winning the FIA Formula One World Construc­tors Cham­pi­onship* in their very first collab­o­ra­tive Formula One season»

Building for the future

Thomas Borst on revenue growth and construc­tion projects»

Fresh impetus for racing cars

Since the start of the 2014 World Cham­pi­onship season, Formula One has been flying the flag for energy effi­ciency. To keep ahead of the compe­ti­tion, cham­pi­onship favourite MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS decided to team up with ebm-papst.»

Make it quick

At Diamond Light Source, it is not just light that moves quickly. The upgrade to effi­cient EC fans for cooling sensi­tive tech­nology also progressed at the speed of light»

Cool coop­er­a­tion

Better air conduc­tion, easy main­te­nance and high effi­ciency. That is what GEA Küba achieved when redesigning an air cooler in close coop­er­a­tion with ebm-papst»

Letting off steam

The new range of commer­cial dish­washers from Meiko relies on energy-effi­cient and user-friendly solu­tions – with the help of ebm-papst»

Pure Gold for the fryer

elframo gas deep-fryers make really perfect chips. What you really need for prop­erly crisp food is a condensing system from ebm papst»

Can’t someone else do it?

The auto­matic lawn­mower from SABO and John Deere is making life easier for gardening enthu­si­asts. Thanks to ebm-papst, it is also quiet and effi­cient»

Land of clean rooms

Smart­phones, TV’s, computer chips: South Korea is the world’s supplier of high-tech gadgets. The country is now also discov­ering its love for energy-effi­cient produc­tion»

A false sense of secu­rity

Perma­nent func­tion­ality can only be guar­an­teed by using prod­ucts in line with their spec­i­fi­ca­tion»

ebm-papst’s jobs in Formula 1

Where does MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS use ebm-papst prod­ucts?»

ebm-papst supports tech­nical revo­lu­tion in Formula 1

This season, Formula 1 racing has expe­ri­enced its biggest tech­nical revo­lu­tion regarding effi­ciency since the sport began in 1950. For this very reason, ebm-papst, the leading manu­fac­turer in fans and motors has decided to enter into a part­ner­ship with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team.»

“We want to reach pole posi­tion“

ebm-papst is team partner to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team. But what does that mean? Rainer Hunds­dörfer, Chairman of the Board of Direc­tors of the ebm-papst Group, answered these ques­tions in our inter­view.»

The New Era of Formula 1

The term effi­ciency may have appeared at odds with the ethos of F1 – that changed 2014»

“Air-guiding system” guar­an­tees low noise output

Air inlet grille for axial and centrifugal fans»

Photo gallery: ebm-papst in the garage (Season 2014)

Impres­sions of how ebm-papst fans are used in the garage»

Photo gallery: Exciting racing action (Season 2014)

Supported by ebm-papst venti­la­tion solu­tions the racing cars of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS compete for the Formula 1 world cham­pi­onship.»

EC centrifugal fans for fan filter units

Neat energy-saving solu­tions for clean-room appli­ca­tions»

63 mm drive with inte­grated control elec­tronics

Range of modules for easy config­u­ra­tion of modern EC drives expanded»

Fit for frigid envi­ron­ments

Axial fans for cooling units and evap­o­ra­tors»

What to look out for in vehicle LED head­lights

Energy-saving lighting demands new solu­tions»

Built on a foun­da­tion of good ideas

Thomas Borst on the power of ideas and trust»

Gas valve auto­mat­i­cally opti­mises combus­tion

Vari­a­tions in the gas mixture no longer a problem»

Peace and quiet at a pleasant temper­a­ture

Hotel air-condi­tioning: new state-of-the-art system saves up to 70 % on energy consump­tion»

The secret of the cosmonaut’s case

A mobile venti­la­tion system provides fresh air for Russian astro­nauts’ suits»

Perfect recy­cling

Systems from Hybag AG in Switzer­land turn waste into biomass»

Daylight trans­porter

Sunlight in window­less rooms? What sounds impos­sible really exists in Nurem­berg – thanks to creative inven­tors and preci­sion motors»

A tasty bit of fan!

Diet­rich Lampe had a flash of inspi­ra­tion: A portable plate warmer. He set about devel­oping it himself – and soon landed in hot water. The recipe proved to be a success: Even gourmet chefs are now regular customers»

Tougher require­ments, big impact

The effects of ErP 2015 on fan manu­fac­turers and customers»

More fans, fewer prob­lems

Ten small fans instead of one big one: That’s the secret behind ebm-papst’s first FanGrid project in India, which is helping a shop­ping centre save over 20 percent on energy for the air condi­tioning in its food court»

A small impeller with a huge impact

The Austrian company Hargassner, a pioneer in the field of ecolog­ical heating, becomes the first manu­fac­turer to make use of EC tech­nology in wood chip heating systems»

Tech­nology for gourmets

People are becoming ever more choosy about their kitchens: Appli­ances do not just have to look good, they are also expected to be econom­ical and as quiet-running as possible. And of course the food is supposed to stay fresh – which is where Lieb­herr comes in»

Energy scouts for all!

The concept invented by ebm-papst has spread to other regions»

Making the world a greener place: Photo­voltaic system in France

Making the world a greener place: Photo­voltaic system in France»

Who bene­fits from flex­ible working hours, Mr. Sturm?

Ralf Sturm, Head of Human Resources in Mulfingen, about a new working time model»

Highly effi­cient centrifugal compact fan for house­hold appli­ances

Fans are being used in modern refrig­er­a­tors and freezers in increasing quan­ti­ties»

Making use of opti­mi­sa­tion poten­tial for cooling

Appli­ca­tions for EC fans in the data centre»

New ideas on familiar topics

Thomas Borst on noise reduc­tion, energy effi­ciency and the role of the instal­la­tion space»

The top is on top

AxiTop comes in first at product awards»

ebm-papst wins Auto­mo­tive Supply Chain Global Award

ebm-papst wins Auto­mo­tive Supply Chain Global Award»

Time­line – 50 years of ebm-papst

The first ec motor, a fleet of company buses and the Federal order of merit for Gerhard Sturm. Discover facts about the history of ebm-papst, that you prob­ably did not know before.»

We need deter­mi­na­tion to be successful

Company founder Gerhard Sturm talking in an inter­view about future oppor­tu­ni­ties and chal­lenges for ebm-papst»

Making the world greener: Energy-saving seminar in the Urals

Energy-saving seminar in the Urals»

Qual­i­fied for the future

ebm-papst have found their own way of dealing with the shortage of skilled workers: By training their lesser qual­i­fied employees»

Energy effi­ciency in China: A fresh approach

The ultra-modern Grand Theatre in Jinan in China is an excel­lent adver­tise­ment for the region – not least in terms of energy effi­ciency. The new complex reflects the increasing signif­i­cance of sustain­ability in China»

Plat­form for progress

Experts discussed current and future devel­op­ments at the fifth inno­va­tion forum»

Fresh air, less power

Opti­mised venti­la­tion systems in houses can save up to 75 per cent energy»

Fast track to the future

A hybrid loco­mo­tive points to a new era for the Russian rail­ways»

Cool throughout the night

Full LED head­lights would not be possible without inte­grated active fan cooling systems. And the choice of mate­rial is crucial»

EC: The power of persua­sion

Four parties, any number of discus­sions, quick deci­sions: To start with, ebm-papst Ibérica had to put plenty of effort into finding enough convincing argu­ments for EC tech­nology – but in the end our Spanish branch was posi­tively over­whelmed by the customer’s enthu­si­astic response»

Ready for take-off

A mobile climate control system from the Russian company Leninetz cools the cabin and on-board elec­tronics of parked aircraft – in the inter­ests of increased safety and flight readi­ness»

At the hub of devel­op­ment

One fan for two different appli­ca­tions: For an Australian customer colleagues on the spot had to coor­di­nate oper­a­tions on two conti­nents»

Cooking the Eco way

The new gener­a­tion of Miele range hoods has energy-effi­cient tech­nology at heart»

A fresh breeze in the data bank

A data centre in the United Kingdom switches to EC fans and reduces the energy consump­tion of cooling units by 50 percent»

External rotor motors need no rare earth magnets

Energy-efficient Green­Tech EC motors for fan tech­nology»

Inte­grated diag­nostic system for fans

Indi­vidual early failure detec­tion takes into account ambient condi­tions»

Versa­tile system consisting of a fan, gas valve and venturi mixer

Opti­mised compo­nents for a wide modu­la­tion range for gas condensing boilers»

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