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The Downtime | Episode 19: Three’s Company

Figure 2: A conveyor system showing the motor, helical-bevel gearbox and conveyor belt, with annotations for torque and power. Courtesy: SEW-EURODRIVE

Motor calculations made simple: optimizing performance and efficiency

The Downtime | Episode 18: Record-Breaking Efficiency

These experts share advice on hazards and hazard protection

Plant Engineering July/August 2025

Workforce Development

How big of an economic impact does your plant have?

The Downtime | Episode 17: Gimme S’more Precision

Figure 3: Torque OK/not OK at 75 Hz. Courtesy: Yaskawa America Inc.

A VFD user should know these induction motor calculations

Figure 3: WEMAS Absperrtechnik GmbH replaced a repetitive and unergonomic manual depalletizing task with an off-the-shelfOff-the-shelf robotic palletizing solution powered by OnRobot’s user-friendly D:PLOY-platform. With same-day installation, the solution delivered $31,000 in annual cost savings at WEMAS. Courtesy: OnRobot When Schrobbelèr B.V., producer of an iconic Dutch herbal liquor, was ready to automate its palletizing tasks, the company needed an approach that could seamlessly integrate into existing operations. Like many companies in the beverage industry, Schrobbelèr had determined that manual palletizing posed ergonomic and productivity challenges.

Material Handling

How off-the-shelf automation, material handling solutions can save time, money

Figure 3: ABB goes beyond carbon-neutral operations in its facilities, such as its Fort Smith, Arkansas, manufacturing plant and aims to eliminate and recycle the waste generated from manufacturing, service and logistics operations. Courtesy: ABB

Energy Efficiency and Management

Look at manufacturing emission reductions to achieve sustainability

The Downtime | Episode 16: The Sound of Sustainability