Mechanical and plant engineering is an important industry, many well-paid jobs depend on it in Europe. To be competitive in the long term, it needs knowledge of production processes, physics and digital tools for new business models. European machines sell all over the world. However, margins are low and often one-off. Mechanical engineering needs new,…
Hannover Messe preview: A focus on integrated industry, Mexico, logistics
More than 200 journalists from across Europe—and as far away as the United States and China—came to today’s press preview for the Hannover Messe 2018, scheduled for April 23-27 in this northern German industrial city. This year’s event will see some differences to prior fairs. In previous odd-numbered years, there was a special focus on…
Lenze — Board of Directors update
Lenze, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is enlarging its board of directors by adding a fourth member to the current three. This decision firmly positions the company towards the implementation of its 2020+ growth strategy, which aims to fulfil Lenze’s strategic priorities and goals until […]
Ralph Rosa named President of Lenze Americas
Lenze SE, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drive, motion control and automation technologies, recently announced the appointment of Ralph Rosa as president of Lenze Americas. “More than ever, Lenze’s motion centric applications and solutions expertise can make a real difference for machine builders looking for higher productivity, better energy efficiency, lower […]
What’s the difference between single-axis and multi-axis (rack or cabinet) controls?
By Craig Dahlquist • Application Engineer at Lenze Americas || As with most applications, the requirements of the application can determine what type of drive architecture is selected. The single-axis control means that the DC power supply is internal to each drive. The multi-axis control utilizes a central DC power supply that a number of axes share through the […]
How to use servo drives with asynchronous (induction) motors?
By Craig Dahlquist • Application Engineer at Lenze Americas || With high construction costs of rare earth permanent magnet synchronous servo motors, asynchronous (induction) motors are more acceptable, when possible. With specially designed asynchronous servo motors, one way to get servo control to an asynchronous motor is another way to get more power density from a conventional 230/400 […]
Lenze Americas Launches Free Web-based EASY Explorer Drive Selection Tool
Lenze Americas introduces the EASY Explorer design program for fast selection of drive components early in the design phase of a new machine. The free web-based EASY Explorer tool analyzes basic user-entered data and automatically determines optimal inverter and geared motor combinations for user consideration. An entry ramp tool for early and effective planning, the […]
Lenze Americas Introduces All-in-One Panel Controller p500
Lenze Americas has launched a hardware platform for machine-oriented visualization and control applications. Based on the proven architecture of the controller 3200 C, the new panel controller p500 complements an extensive Lenze portfolio of motion control products and software. Available in three convenient screen sizes (7, 10.4 and 15 inch), the ‘all-in-one’ panel controller p500…