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.»
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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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
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.»
“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.»
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.»
Roll out the perfect steak
With his “plug & play” Roll ’n’ Grill, the Bavarian restaurant and shopfitting expert Aichinger has really struck a chord.»
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.»
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.»
New push for intralogistics
Bito Lagertechnik chose drive engineering from ebm-papst for its new pallet flow rack – successfully breaking new ground.»
“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.»
“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.»
Dynamic internal rotor for sophisticated applications
Efficient 750 W ECI drive based on customer requirements»
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.»
“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.»
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.»
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. »
Engineering artistry on four wheels
With parts and expertise, ebm-papst supports student teams competing in the “Formula Student” international design contest.»
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.»
“Does innovative technology have to be expensive?”
Gunter Streng on the necessity of an overall consideration of the system»
“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»
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»
Safer braking
Sand spreaders help rail vehicles brake more reliably»
A helping hand
Pushing and braking aids from AAT help wheelchair users improve their everyday mobility»
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»
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»
A false sense of security
Permanent functionality can only be guaranteed by using products in line with their specification»
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»
Daylight transporter
Sunlight in windowless rooms? What sounds impossible really exists in Nuremberg – thanks to creative inventors and precision motors»
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»
ebm-papst wins Automotive Supply Chain Global Award
ebm-papst wins Automotive Supply Chain Global Award»
Cooking the Eco way
The new generation of Miele range hoods has energy-efficient technology at heart»
External rotor motors need no rare earth magnets
Energy-efficient GreenTech EC motors for fan technology»
Complete drive
ebm-papst acquires drive specialist Zeitlauf»
Every day is a saving day
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
Ice-Cold Savings
The specialist for refrigeration and air-conditioning devices, Roller, is consistently converting from AC to EC technology in its evaporators – the customers have also been convinced of this step now»
A table for every position
An operating table is more than a couch. It is a complex medical system that has to be versatile, stable and easy to operate. It helps here to have the right drives»
A new class of spreaders
From agricultural dealer to device manufacturer: With its electrically powered spreader machines, LEHNER Agrar has created its own successful niche»
Free of side effects
Concerning current reverse transfer from intermediate circuit capacitors»
“AC2EC” – Replacement made easy
New EC motor design – Compact and efficient»
Keys were yesterday
Small, powerful motors open up new paths in security entrance system Slim Lane»
What does the ErP Directive demand?
A view on the EU eco-design Directive»
A tough job in agriculture
A wide variety of ventilation, air-conditioning and drive technologies are used in the agricultural sector. They must perform well while consuming the least possible energy»
Innovative motor laminations in the ECI module
How technical improvements lead to cost reductions»
EC technology or VFD?
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
Big car, smaller emissions
The Controlled Piston from FTE helps vehicles save energy — using ECI motors from ebm-papst»
Favourite of dentists
Separation systems from Dürr Dental feature high-performance VARIODRIVE motors — which are also extremely quiet»
Low-noise fan drives
Only perfectly matched drive components deliver optimum results»
Robots at home alone
Quiet and reliable robots do the lawn mowing and vacuum cleaning»
Audi A4: The adaptive steering
Small motor, big difference: an innovative steering system on the new Audi A4 provides greater agility, steering with higher precision, better directional stability as well as significantly increased driving safety.»
EC in the health system
From the roof to the basement: EC drives and fans work unobtrusively but effectively in all areas of medical technology, making it faster, more reliable and quieter.»