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WHEN A CUSTOMER placed an order for a Brook Crompton W Series IE4 132kW 4-pole WSP DF315SPF motor with supplier BAWCo, specific modifications were needed to meet a unique set of requirements.

A KEY REQUIREMENT IN MAINTAINING AND OPTIMISING the performance of slow-rotating wind turbines is reliable and effective vibration measurement. Recognising this, Sensonics has developed the low-frequency VEL/GLF velocity vibration sensor.

ADVANCED ELECTRIC MACHINES (AEM), A UK-BASED manufacturer of sustainable, magnet-free electric motors, has unveiled the second generation of its solution for heavy duty and commercial vehicle applications. The new HDRM300C provides customers with an enhanced motor that offers stronger performance and greater efficiency.

ABB HAS LAUNCHED MY Measurement Assistant+, which the company says is the first AI-powered digital solution for maintenance and troubleshooting of measurement devices at industrial sites. Leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), cloud computing and Augmented Reality (AR), the web application brings together data from multiple IT and operational technology sources, and provides a single access point for information retrieval, device diagnostics, and remote support in industrial operations.

MENZEL ELEKTROMOTOREN HAS designed a compressor motor for modular installation, observing the maximum crane capacity of 15 tons at the installation site.

AS THE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it has announced an exciting, fresh new approach to its annual conference, which takes place at the British Motor Museum on 18 September this year.

THIS YEAR MARKS THE 80TH anniversary of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), a milestone that invites both reflection and a renewed sense of purpose.

ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM research specialists Interact Analysis, after 1.9% growth in 2023, the global geared products market contracted by 3.7% year-on-year to $12.4 billion in 2024. The contraction of the market was caused by sluggish demand in the APAC region, as well as continued challenges caused by previous over-stocking in the EMEA and Americas regions.

AS PART OF ITS ONGOING GROWTH strategy across Europe and globally, the independent electrical engineering group, Quartzelec has established a new subsidiary in Madrid, Spain.

SULZER HAS ANNOUNCED THE acquisition of Davies and Mills, an electromechanical services (EMS) provider based in Bahrain. With this acquisition, Sulzer expands its regional footprint in the Middle East to six service locations, welcoming 53 former Davies and Mills employees to the Sulzer family. The acquisition was concluded in January 2025.

INNOMOTICS GMBH, A GLOBAL provider of electric motors and large drive systems and Danfoss Drives A/S, a global supplier of low-voltage drives, have announced the next phase of their strategic, non-exclusive partnership.

SHEFFIELD-BASED ROTARY Engineering, a manufacturer of machinery and equipment for the motor rewind industry and the production of high voltage coils, was approached by Derby Grammar School to assist with a robotics project for the First Tech Challenge competition which sees young people aged 12-18 design, build and compete with a robot to take on a global challenge.

As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has introduced its first Codes of Practice for, and backed by, its membership. The introduction of the AEMT Codes of Practice aims to support the Association's members in delivering a high-quality service while reassuring their customers that AEMT members maintain and repair electromechanical equipment to the highest standards.

Quartzelec, a leading independent electrical engineering group, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Fergus to Business Director, effective immediately. In this role, Chris joins the executive team, where he will focus on strengthening collaboration, driving business improvement through technical advancements and operational excellence, and supporting the professional development of future leaders.

Megan Hale, Co-founder and CEO of Team Repair, an organisation with a mission to increase STEM uptake and tackle the e-waste crisis using the magic of repair, explains how instilling the value of repair at an early age can help inspire a much needed new generation of engineers.

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HAS partnered with Glencore, one of the world's largest globally diversified natural resource companies, to transform its copper supply chain through digitalisation and automation to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and build circular networks.

Use of the term 'circular economy' is becoming increasingly widespread and refers to a system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products to operate in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way. In many ways, ERIKS' approach to electric motors echoes the basic tenets of the circular economy, but the company views it as a reliability journey.

Willian Santos from ABI Electronics, who's been championing the importance and value of carrying out electronics repairs for the last 20 years, busts eleven common myths surrounding electronic repairs in industry.

Industry has moved to adopting 18/18 as its standard steel for rotor retaining rings in generators. These high-quality steels are fully stainless to prevent stress corrosion cracking but are not fully corrosion resistant, and Quartzelec has found incidents where corrosion has proven to cause critical damage. Quartzelec’s Wojciech Betlej, Tony Croucher and Stephen Densley discuss how smart engineering studies and considered decisions could salvage retaining rings that would otherwise be scrapped.