Committed to the inventors of tomorrow The Jugend forscht competition is entering its 61st round. Since 1999, ebm-papst has been supporting the next generation of inventors and tinkerers as a sponsor company.»
New plant in Xi’an: Milestone for “Local for Local” strategy With the opening of the plant in Xi’an, ebm-papst is strengthening its position in the Chinese market and sending a clear signal for sustainable growth. The new plant combines production, logistics, and research under one roof and reinforces the “local for local” strategy in China.»
E-Drive Solution Labs: Boosting R&D at the Mulfingen site In the company’s new E-Drive Solution Labs in Mulfingen, around 130 engineers, developers and specialists are working together to take innovation to the next level. This is where electronics, software, motor technology and system development are combined to create new interdisciplinary concepts for ebm-papst’s intelligent and customized air technology solutions. »
“We offer our global customers the products they need.” Thomas Nürnberger is responsible for global sales and the APAC & MEA region at ebm-papst. In this interview, he talks about the current market situation and the new world of digital services.»
“Significant efficiency gains can only be achieved by going digital” By digitally monitoring fans, users can optimally leverage their potential, improve safety and ensure a longer service life with lower maintenance effort. Stefan Bastian, Managing Director of ebm-papst neo, explains how this works. »
The formula for the overall efficiency of turbocompressors The higher the overall efficiency of a turbo compressor, the less electrical energy it needs to do the same work, but the efficiency of each individual component is crucial.»
“We already had the in-house expertise” Gases such as propane or isobutane can be compressed efficiently with the new turbocompressors from ebm-papst. Philipp Handschuh, Head of the HighSpeed department, explains how the compressors work without any oil and why this is special.»
Partnership with SENAI: Knowledge that lasts Theory and practice come together in the new laboratory at the SENAI School in São Paulo. With the support of ebm-papst Brazil, students in refrigeration and ventilation technology are preparing for a sustainable future. For themselves – and the entire industry.»
“Innovation is the common thread running through my life” Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tomas Smetana has been Chief Technology Officer of the ebm-papst Group since December 2023. In this interview, he tells us about his plans for innovation and how ebm-papst can maintain its role as a technology leader.»
MAG.QUIZ! Testing center: test your knowledge! In our testing center series, we introduced all the test fields which fans, motors, and other components undergo. In this quiz, you can put your knowledge of the various tests through its paces – just like ebm-papst does to its fans. »
Axial, diagonal, centrifugal: which fan fits which application? There are axial, diagonal and radial fans, which can bring their specific advantages to bear in special applications. Which fan type is best suited for which application is determined by the pressure build-up.»
“Together for a sustainable future” Since April 1, 2023, a new sustainability department at ebm-papst has been working exclusively on this topic and driving it forward. CFO Hans Peter Fuchs and ESG officer Klaus Wittmann talk about exactly what this means and what goals the company is pursuing.»
Insight into our testing centerTested to the max: Accelerated service life tests Accelerated service life tests combine several environmental influences in order to simulate a fan’s life cycle in fast motion. This is how ebm-papst puts its fans through their paces.»
Insight into our testing centerEliminating corrosion: Test bay for salt spray Corrosion on material, coatings, and seals can reduce the service life of fans. To prevent this from happening from the outset, ebm-papst exposes them to salty air in a targeted manner.»
Insight into our testing centerIt’s getting wet! IP protection class water test bay If water gets into a fan, it can damage its electronics and affect its function. That’s why ebm-papst sprays them with plenty of water in Hollenbach in accordance with all the rules of the IP degree of protection.»
Insight into our testing centerFeeling giddy: Test bay impeller strength, spin and cycle test Impellers are an essential part of a fan. Depending on the material used – plastic or metal – different loads can shorten the service life. That’s why ebm-papst sets its speed to maximum in the Hollenbach testing center, even taking them up to breaking point.»
Insights into our testing centerFrom the tropics to the Arctic and back: Climate test bay Rapid and significant temperature changes can affect the service life of metal and plastic connections in the fan. That’s why ebm-papst puts its products through a climate rollercoaster in the climate test bay.»
Insight into our testing centerGive It a Shake: Test Field Shock and Vibration Rough transportation by truck, aircraft, or ship can reduce the service life of fans before they are ever used at the customer’s premises. ebm-papst tests these kinds of shock and vibration loads in the Hollenbach testing center to prevent this from happening.»
\ Insight into our testing center“Tested for Tough Use in the Field” Ice formation, heat, and rain all affect the service life of fans. That’s why ebm-papst tests them for months in the in-house testing center in Mulfingen-Hollenbach under all these environmental influences. The aim is to qualify the maximum service life instead of the minimum service life.»
“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.»
\ What The Tech: Is an EC motor more energy efficient than an AC motor? When we compare an electronically commutated motor with an electric motor driven by an alternating current one thing becomes evident: The EC motor has a greater energy-saving potential.»
\ What The Tech: The importance of frequencies for high-performance fans and motors Why does a fan need a frequency converter? Why is it important? And how does it work?»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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?»
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.»
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.»
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?»
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.»
“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.»
“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.»
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.»
We need determination to be successful Company founder Gerhard Sturm talking in an interview about future opportunities and challenges for ebm-papst»
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.»
ErP: Frequently asked questions In 2013, the implementation of the Energy-related Products Directive of the European Union will bring with it minimum efficiency requirements for fans that affect many companies. In this regard, there is still a considerable need for information. Here, mag answers the most frequently asked questions»
Bus for employees: All aboard Earlier a necessity, today a special service: the ebm-papst shuttle bus takes employees to work from all across the district»
