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Matt Flecther, Managing Director of electromechanical repair specialist Fletcher Moorland, believes that while industry needs more people skilled in the repair of electronic equipment, they are far from a dying breed.

Power management specialist Eaton explains the effect that increasing energy efficiency in drive technology is having on switchgear.

Blake Griffin, an expert in automation systems, industrial digitalisation, and off-highway electrification at Interact Analysis, explores why sub-60V motor and drive architectures are gaining so much attention.

As ABB prepares to release new survey results, which will reveal the high cost of outages in industry, along with the perceptions and trends of maintenance and reliability, Virve Viitanen, the company’s Global Head of Customer Care and Support for Motion Services, explains how reliability-centred services can help businesses save 40% or more on maintenance costs.

Software specialist Fieldcode explores six critical areas where AI is transforming the field service sector.

Regular pump system maintenance is essential to prevent significant cost and reputational issues. Chris Callander looks at issues that can result from poor pump maintenance, and outlines some of the key steps that can be taken to minimise the chance of them emerging.

As an integral part of many operations, the demand for stronger, more durable and longer-lasting bearings is on the rise – and, for many applications, conventional steel ball bearings can often not compare to their hybrid counterparts.

Many potential risks, such as incorrect electric motor rewinds, poor maintenance, or an ineffective lubrication strategy, can cause motor bearings to break down.

NIDEC ASI, part of the NIDEC Group’s Energy & Infrastructure Division, has signed a €30 million agreement for the production and supply of six electric motors of 45MW each, to support the production expansion of the world’s largest natural gas field located in Qatar.

FINKL STEEL HAS RESOLVED LONGstanding production and maintenance issues at its Canadian facility in Sorel, Quebec, since switching up to ABB’s VD4-AF1 vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker.

MENZEL ELEKTROMOTOREN can fit slip ring motors with short-circuiting and brush-lifting devices on request and has now added this option to its standard portfolio.

ABB has extended its award-winning IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with a-new addition: the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor.

Step away from the grindstone and breathe in the fresh air.

One of the World's largest manufacturers of separating decanter systems for the chemical, food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors has invested in a ZB3000/G/GV horizontal balancing machine from CEMB Hofmann UK.

Electromechanical engineering specialist Houghton International is investing significantly to support the country's energy transition by creating a dedicated 20,000 sq ft wind turbine repair and life-extension facility at its works in Newcastle.

Interior construction has been completed, on schedule, at Menzel Elektromotoren’s new motor plant in Hennigsdorf, near Berlin, Germany