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A permanent magnet (PM) motor is an ac motor that uses magnets imbedded into or attached to the surface of the motor’s rotor. This article provides an elementary understanding behind the terminology, concepts, theory, and physics behind PM motors.

Providing cost, space, and energy efficiency for VFD applications.

Before ripping down that variable frequency drive (VFD) and sending it in for a rebuild, stop. Here's how to make the necessary inspections with a multimeter.

Metro Irrigation Supply successfully installed a Gicon pump station at a local high school football field and reduced energy consumption by utilizing Yaskawa iQpump1000 variable speed drives.

Yaskawa introduces self-guided video training that combines existing e-Learning modules with direct product interaction via the web.

Deciding which setup is right for a common bus takes research and evaluation, but selecting and implementing the right one significantly improves design performance and efficiency.

Prepackaged chillers retrofit cut energy costs by 30% and reduced required maintenance and extending operating life at Duke Realty Corp.’s 19-story office building in Clayton, Mo.

Yaskawa's Technical Training Services (TTS) overview video.

Motors account for at least half of the energy consumed in the U.S. Selecting the right control method for an application lets the motor run most efficiently while maximizing torque and overall performance.

In a competitive marketplace, details help differentiate one product from another. A thoughtful feature or a more rugged design can make all the difference. Consumers who buy based solely on price often end up disappointed.