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Electric motors are often considered a mature industry— one whose basic technology wasinvented more than a century ago and whose fundamental concepts haven’t changed much
since. But new applications continue to demand change.
Engineers want greater efficiency, more precise control and
improved reliability.
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as scoring a goal. Here at Power Transmission Engineering, our goal is to provide you with as much relevant educational and technical material as
possible, and every issue we strive to cover the subjects of power transmission and motion control from as many different angles as possible, so that no matter your job title, and no matter your industry, if gears, bearings, motors and related components are important to you, we’ve got you covered.
For several months, many economists have
been using the “R” word when it comes to
manufacturing. They say we’ve been in a global manufacturing recession since some time in the fourth quarter of
last year.
Our theme for 2016 is “Engineering Smart.” Our goal as a publication is to help you engineer better systems,
taking advantage of the latest in technology to create mechanical
systems that last longer, save energy, cost less and increase performance. The way we do that is by bringing you
the best information possible on the design and engineering of gears, gear drives, bearings, motors, couplings and related power transmission components and systems.
Sometimes I feel like I blink and another year is gone. By the time most of you read this, it will be at or near the end of 2015. If you’re like us, you’ll be reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next.
This issue we take a long, hard look at motor efficiency, and you should, too. After all, electric motors used in industrial settings are the single largest consumer of electricity in the United States. Upgrading your electric motors is not only good for the environment, but it’s
also good for your bottom line. Sure, saving electricity lessens
the burden on our country’s energy infrastructure. But it
also saves you money in the long run.
Gear Expo 2015 takes place October 20–22 in Detroit. If you haven’t already made plans to attend the show, you might be might be missing out on a great chance to learn more about gears, find new potential suppliers and network with your peers.
We’ve recently completed a major redesign of the powertransmission.
com website.
I know what you’re thinking. Big deal, right? Websites are redesigned every day. It’s not really news. You’re right, of course. We’re in the news business, and when companies
send us press releases about their newly redesigned websites,
our first instinct as editors is to respond the same way.
So what. Big deal. Moving on.
In this issue’s cover story, Stefan Hantke describes
an evolving marketplace that requires
smarter components and more integrated solutions.
In fact, Hantke, who was recently named head of global industrial sales for the Schaeffler Group, goes so far
as to predict that within a few short years, every bearing will have a wire coming out of it.
Hi. My name is Renee. I’m 12.
You might remember me from about a year ago, when my dad wrote about me and the home-made motor project we did together (“Make the Connection,” February 2014).