ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining.
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ABB Urges Greater Adoption of High-Efficiency Motors
In a new whitepaper, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change.
Read MoreABB Has Solution to Monitor Motors in Hazardous Areas
ABB has extended the scope of applications for ABB Smart Sensors with a new generation design for motors in hazardous areas. The high-performance wireless smart sensor monitors key parameters to provide detailed insights into the performance and health of assets such as motors. Equipment installed in difficult or dangerous to access locations can be safely monitored from a distance. Combining…
Read MoreABB Names Henson President of U.S. Business
ABB’s Motors and Generators division has named Jesse Henson president of its U.S. business. Henson, who has been with the company for 23 years, leads the team responsible for marketing, designing and manufacturing ABB and Baldor-Reliance industrial electric motors in the United States. Henson will also continue to be the global head of the NEMA motors product group. “I am…
Read MoreABB IE5 SynRM Motors Deliver Ultra-Premium Energy Efficiency
Customers can increase their energy efficiency, improve sustainability and enhance reliability by upgrading to ABB IE5 ultra-premium SynRM motors that offer up to 50% lower energy losses compared to IE2 motors.
Read MoreABB IE5 SynRM Motors Deliver Ultra-Premium Energy Efficiency
Customers can increase their energy efficiency, improve sustainability and enhance reliability by upgrading to ABB IE5 ultra-premium SynRM motors that offer up to 50% lower energy losses compared to IE2 motors. ABB’s synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors offer a new first choice to meet the growing global demand for improved energy efficiency. These motors now meet the new IE5 ultra-premium energy…
Read MoreABB Launches Digital Application For Real-Time Integration at Mines
New ABB Ability Operations Management System maximizes coordination between weekly production plans and dynamic situations in the mine to improve efficiency, increase productivity and maximize profitability.
Read MoreABB Launches ABB Ability Smart Sensor
ABB launched the ABB Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge mounted bearings, part of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain, that enables “health checks” for bearings. The smart sensor technology provides an early indicator of any potential problems by assessing the condition of bearings from vibration and temperature information.
Read MoreABB Enables Zero-Emission Electric Operation For Heavy Vehicles
ABB’s optimized e-drivetrain combines a motor, drive and vehicle control unit to enable heavy special and commercial vehicles to transition to fully-electric operation. Manufacturer of underground mining and infrastructure equipment, Epiroc, has already adopted the new concept for its second-generation battery-powered vehicles.
Read MoreABB Ability MineOptimize Offers Maximum Connectivity
With digitalization at its heart, ABB Ability MineOptimize connects all electrification, automation and digital offerings to optimize all stages in the lifecycle – from design and build to operation and service – of any open pit or underground mine and minerals processing plant. ABB Ability MineOptimize is an innovative, comprehensive portfolio of optimized electrification, drives and automation solutions, optimized engineering,…
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