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DRIVING INNOVATION: THE EVOLUTION OF LOW VOLTAGE AC DRIVES TOWARDS COMPACT, MULTI-AXIS, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Driving Innovation: The evolution of low voltage AC Drives towards compact, multi-axis, integrated solutions

The low voltage AC drive market is currently undergoing a profound shift. Traditionally, drives have been treated and marketed as a standalone component, however current demands from machine builders and end-users have necessitated viewing drives more holistically as part of a whole system solution. More specifically, demand for more modular, compact machinery has increased innovation […]

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Sulzer Inaugurates New Cutting-Edge Innovation Technology Hub in Singapore

Sulzer Inaugurates New Cutting-Edge Innovation Technology Hub in Singapore

Sulzer celebrated the official opening of its new Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH) in Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District. The new 700-square-meter Singapore-based InTecH includes a state-of-the-art chemical engineering R&D test center, laboratories and small-scale production plants. Sulzer’s Singapore InTecH will test and deliver clean process technologies to enable sustainable manufacturing in the region. The new Singapore […]

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Warren Controls Highlights Actuator for Water Heater Applications

Warren Controls Highlights Actuator for Water Heater Applications

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, highlights its Warren Controls ARIA actuator for its industry-leading ARIA Series of electrically actuated, modulating, globe control valves. The ARIA actuator is ideal for correcting commercial steam-fired water heaters that had previously been driven by oversized steam valves. Since the ARIA actuator inherently […]

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Watson-Marlow Enhances Qdos CWT Pumps with Increased Pressure Capability

Watson-Marlow Enhances Qdos CWT Pumps with Increased Pressure Capability

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has significantly enhanced its Qdos Conveying Wave Technology (CWT) pumps by increasing their pressure capability. The pumps are now capable of delivering flow rates of 500 ml/min at pressures of up to 130 PSI (9 bar), a substantial increase from its previous capacity of 100 PSI (7 bar). Qdos CWT […]

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Third Water House in Vietnam: Successful Completion of Fundraising Campaign

Third Water House in Vietnam: Successful Completion of Fundraising Campaign

Hundreds of employees participated in the Endress+Hauser Water Challenge during the anniversary year 2023, undertaking joint activities and collecting donations for a good cause. The proceeds from the campaign were earmarked for two water projects in Vietnam. Three times around the world The Endress+Hauser employees’ ambitious goal was to circumnavigate the world through physical activities […]

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Innovation Would Help Find More Chemicals in Water

Innovation Would Help Find More Chemicals in Water

At the British Water Micropollutants Conference 2024, which took place in London on 8 February, keynote speakers from the UK’s Environment Agency called for a cross-industry approach to tackling the issue. John Collins, deputy director of evidence assessment and evaluation at the Environment Agency, said that despite having one of the most robust pollutants testing […]

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New Wave of Startups Scale Innovation to Solve Global Water Challenges

New Wave of Startups Scale Innovation to Solve Global Water Challenges

A new group of startups is tackling the world’s growing water problems with novel technologies and new approaches to address water shortages, emerging contaminants like PFAS and other “forever chemicals,” and the impacts of climate change. Twelve startups were selected for the 2024 cohort of the Xylem Partnerships Accelerator run by Xylem Innovation Labs. Innovations […]

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The IFAT Munich Event Program Sets New Standards in 2024

The IFAT Munich Event Program Sets New Standards in 2024

IFAT Munich, taking place in the Munich exhibition halls from May 13 to 17, 2024, will feature top-class speakers, more international exhibitors, and a varied and exciting event program. At the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, visitors can expect innovative environmental technologies, flanked by panel discussions, expert lectures, […]

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Danfoss Releases New GBC 90 Bar Ball Valves to Market

Danfoss Releases New GBC 90 Bar Ball Valves to Market

Danfoss is introducing a new GBC 90 bar ball valve design for CO2 applications. They are pleased to inform customers that production of new GBC 90 bar has begun and the product is released. This new design will replace the GBC 45 bar and GBCH 90 bar for CO2. They feature stainless steel as the […]

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Innomotics: Who Will Purchase this Motor Giant?

Innomotics: Who Will Purchase this Motor Giant?

In this latest insight, Vanessa Lopez, Research Analyst at Interact Analysis reviews the situation and investigates the key suitors for the potential acquisition of Innomotics. This insight has been generated as part of Interact Analysis’ annual report on the low voltage AC motor market. In 2022, Siemens announced its intention to separate its motors division, […]

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THORDON BEARINGS SUCCESS WITH ASIA’S LARGEST DAM

Thordon Bearings Success with Asia’s Largest Dam

Thordon Bearings pioneering polymer bearing technology is gaining traction in Vietnam’s hydropower market, following the performance success of its self-lubricating bearings retrofitted to five turbines at the Sơn La Hydropower plant. Thordon’s wicket gate and linkage bearings have been in continuous use for four years and were installed when the company was asked to provide […]

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WARREN CONTROLS ANNOUNCES JOHN GRIM AS THE CENTRAL REGION SALES MANAGER

Warren Controls Announces John Grim as the Central Region Sales Manager

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, is pleased to announce the addition of John Grim as the Central Region Sales Manager. John brings a very strong technical background to Warren Controls, including 15 years’ experience as a process engineer for various companies and 15 years’ experience directly selling and […]

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Grundfos Announces Strong 2023 Results and Delivers on Sustainability Ambitions

Grundfos delivered healthy sales growth in 2023 while reducing its own water and energy footprint as well as supporting customers in lowering their water and energy consumption. Building on the solid performances of recent years, Grundfos realised record sales of EUR 4.6bn. This represents a sales growth of 4.2 percent in line with strategic ambitions. […]

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Yaskawa Electric Corporation Announces EMEA Executive Leadership Change

Yaskawa Electric Corporation Announces EMEA Executive Leadership Change

Yaskawa Electric Corporation has announced the executive leadership change of Yaskawa EMEA Region: Marcus Mead succeeds the retiring Bruno J. Schnekenburger and is appointed to Executive Officer Regional Manager Europe, Chairman & President YASKAWA Europe GmbH effective March 1st, 2024. Marcus Mead (53) is stepping into the regional executive head position at Yaskawa Europe GmbH. […]

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NETZSCH Pumps USA Announces Nelson Bertaia as New Sales Manager

NETZSCH Pumps USA Announces Nelson Bertaia as New Sales Manager

NETZSCH Pumps USA, the complex fluid handling solutions provider, is proud to announce that Nelson Bertaia has joined the team as TORNADO/ Grinder Product Line Manager along with being the Regional Sales Manager Northeast. Nelson Bertaia will be responsible for supporting distributors in New England states, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Nelson […]

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KISTLER ANNUAL STATEMENT 2023 – GROWTH DESPITE A DIFFICULT ENVIRONMENT

Kistler Annual Statement 2023 – Growth Despite a Difficult Environment

With sales of CHF 465 million, the Kistler Group recorded growth of 7.1 percent in 2023, or 14.2 percent adjusted for currency effects. At CHF 429 million, incoming orders remained below expectations and 14.8 percent below the previous year’s result. Despite difficult market conditions, Kistler is investing in innovation and the development of new markets. […]

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NEW GUIDE TO REDUCING UNPLANNED DOWNTIME IN MOTOR-DRIVEN SYSTEMS

New Guide to Reducing Unplanned Downtime in Motor-Driven Systems

Unplanned downtime can have significant direct and indirect costs on a business – lost production, wasted materials and ingredients, the high cost of reactive maintenance, reputational damage and even human safety risks. In some industries, the cost can be huge, but even when the cost is not so high, unplanned downtime is unwelcome. This comprehensive […]

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ABB Publishes 2023 Integrated Report

ABB Publishes 2023 Integrated Report

ABB recently published its Integrated Report, which is the company’s primary report at Group level. The report integrates the most important material information about the company’s strategy, business, governance as well as its financial and sustainability performance. In addition to the Integrated Report, ABB’s 2023 Annual Reporting Suite published today includes its Financial Report, Corporate […]

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RADHIKA FOX APPOINTED SENIOR ADVISOR AT XYLEM

Radhika Fox Appointed Senior Advisor at Xylem

Xylem Inc., a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced the appointment of Radhika Fox as Senior Advisor to the Company. Radhika is one of the world’s most insightful and effective champions of water – a universally respected voice for solutions to society’s biggest water challenges, said […]

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