SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World

Adding a keypad to your VFD can be a real timesaver. In fact, the MOVI-C® portfolio offers five keypad choices for its VFDs. How do you know which one is right for you? Corporate trainer Jason Cantrell joins us today to go over each one. He'll even be talking about a brand-new one that doesn't have a screen or any buttons! How can that be? Listen in and find out!

Need a compact gearbox for your Heavy Industrial Gearing application? Perhaps you considered a planetary gearbox but didn't think it was versatile enough. Well, think again! SEW-EURODRIVE's P2.e planetary gearbox is amazingly flexible, as HIG Product Manager Austin Burdette joins us to explain. After this podcast, you'll never again think of planetary gearboxes as limiting!

Trade shows can be a lot of fun to visit, but are they really worth the time and effort? Marketing Supervisor Joe Tetzel joins us today to explain why trade shows most emphatically ARE worth attending. You'll hear what makes SEW-EURODRIVE's booths different from those of other exhibitors. And Joe will tell a few stories about customers who came away from a trade show with a lot more than they expected. See you at the next one!

Are your motion applications dissolving into cable chaos? Getting a VFD wired up to the motor, brake, temperature sensors, and encoder can be a real challenge. Is there are way out of this cable spaghetti? Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to talk about MOVILINK®DDI, a powerful technology that tames the chaos. By combining a single-cable solution with powerful digital data streams, MOVILINK® DDI makes connectivity challenges a thing of the past.

We've been talking about it for a long time, but it's finally here—The Year of MOVI-C®. Our B generation products are starting to say goodbye after almost two decades of service. It's time to switch to MOVI-C®. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to tell you about three classes that SEW-EURODRIVE offers to help you painlessly move into the exciting world of MOVI-C®.

SEW-EURODRIVE supports its customers well through excellent customer service. But knowing where to start can be challenging. Joining us today is Carissa Snyder, our Customer Service trainer. She'll explain how to use tools like Online Support, email, and phone assistance to solve your problems quickly and efficiently.

SEW-EURODRIVE offers our customers so many solutions that it's easy to get overwhelmed. But we're not all that complex once you understand how things work. Joining us today is District Sales Engineer Culley Holland, who will help you successfully navigate the world of SEW-EURODRIVE products, nomenclature, SO numbers, and Online Support tools.

It's Driving the World's 100th episode! In honor of this milestone, Rainer Blickle, our first guest, joins us again. He'll talk about SEW-EURODRIVE's growth and outreach, both globally and in its own local community. As you'll discover, SEW-EURODRIVE hasn't been standing still!

Got a servo gearmotor application where space is at a premium? Then SEW-EURODRIVE's new PxG® integrated gearmotor might be just what you're looking for! Anecia Hoffield, product manager for the servo portfolio, joins us today to discuss how this compact planetary servo gearmotor can solve your application problems.

Heard about MOVILINK® DDI and wondered what it is? Wonder no longer. Daniel Paganini, product manager for mechatronics joins us today to explain MOVILINK® DDI. As you'll discover, it's a lot more than a single cable solution between SEW-EURODRIVE's motors and VFDs!

Trying to decide between the MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and the MOVITRAC® LTP-B? They're excellent VFDs, but they're definitely not identical. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us again today to talk about their differences so you can make the right choice for your application.

Many people think of SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and LTP-B VFDs as simple shaft spinners. But they're actually much more powerful and advanced than you might think. Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to discuss the hidden power and lesser-known features of these amazing VFDs.

Regenerative energy is a fact of life when using a variable-frequency drive. Most people just throw it away. But did you know that there are smarter ways to deal with it? Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough is back once more to discuss some clever strategies that you can use to make regenerative energy work for you.

OK, you're ready to make your system more power and energy efficient, but you're not sure what questions to ask. After all, this is a complicated subject. Fear not! Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough is back to guide you through this fascinating and useful topic. He'll show you where to start and what questions to ask. More importantly, he'll explain how SEW-EURODRIVE has the solutions to your power and energy challenges.

Power and energy play a big role in industry, affecting things as diverse as motor sizes and the monthly electric bill. Everyone wants to save energy, but where do you begin? Senior product engineer Jeremy McCullough joins us today to lay the groundwork for tackling this complex topic!

Curious about heavy-duty mixing on a big scale? That's good, because SEW-EURODRIVE offers some heavy-duty solutions. Joining us today is Austin Burdette, our Heavy Industrial Gearing product manager. He'll answer your questions about your big mixing problems.

Trying to manage a big inventory of drives? Then you should look into DriveTag, an SEW-EURODRIVE innovation to solve this very problem. Joining us today is Mechanical Product manager, Jeff Belk, who will explain what DriveTag is and how it can help you.

SEW-EURODRIVE's YouTube® channel has a lot of videos. But perhaps you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and wonder how to start mining the information they offer. Today, corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us to introduce the channel and explain what it can do for you. More importantly, he'll give you the key to taking the best advantage of its content.

Couplings may be humble components, but many applications would be helpless without them. Couplings link motors to gearboxes and gearboxes to applications. But they come in so many varieties that choosing the right one can be a bit baffling. Here to help us today is our Industrial Gearing Engineering Team Lead, Julio Montoya, who will help unsnarl your coupling confusion.

PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP®, EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS®, Modbus® TCP. Maybe you know that these are popular fieldbus standards. But what's the difference? Why choose one over another? Do certain ones have unique advantages or work better for some applications? Here to answer your questions today is corporate trainer Don Congdon. He'll tackle these questions and more!

Feeling baffled about controlling automation devices like variable-frequency drives (VFDs)? Then you've come to the right place! Today, we're joined by corporate trainer Don Congdon who explains VFD control, starting with binary control and working up to sophisticated fieldbus control.

Wondering what a girth gear is? Or didn't know that SEW-EURODRIVE sells them? Not a problem! Jason Hahn, a Heavy Industrial Gearing Solutions engineer, joins us today to explain girth gears in general and SEW-EURODRIVE's girth gears in particular. You'll learn about their industries and applications, as well as the reason that SEW-EURODRIVE's offerings are so superior.

Generation C (MOVI-C®) Decentralized VFDs can have one of FOUR different e-covers, each of which supports a different kind of communications. Feeling confused? Not to worry! Application and Product Engineer Colton Edge returns today to make everything clear. By the time he's finished, you'll be eager to take advantage of this powerful and flexible feature of the MOVI-C® Decentralized portfolio!

MOVIMOT® has been around for a long time, but it's just gotten much better. The new Generation C (MOVI-C®) line has not just one MOVIMOT® but three. Don't worry! It's not hard to tell them apart. Colton Edge, an Application and Product Engineer from SEW-EURODRIVE's Corporate Electronics group joins us today to explain the new Generation C MOVIMOT®s. He'll not only help you tell them apart, but he'll also get you excited about all the new things they can do.

We've all seen examples of 3D printing, whether they be toys or complex industrial prototypes. But 3D scanning is making just as many inroads into industry, helping it to solve all kinds of difficult problems. Industrial Gearing Product Manager Austin Burdette joins us today to explain how SEW-EURODRIVE uses 3D scanning technology to deal with novel industrial gearing challenges.

You may have heard of MOVIGEAR® before. But that's probably the Generation B MOVIGEAR®. What we're talking about today is the new MOVI-C® version of MOVIGEAR®, which is both versatile and exciting. Joining us today is Anecia Hoffield, product manager for SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio. She'll answer all the big questions about what's new and what's gotten better with MOVIGEAR®.

Special problems require special solutions, and that's exactly what the TS gearbox is for. It's a special gearbox with torque sensing (TS) capability. While it works for many applications, it's especially popular in wastewater treatment. Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce the TS gearbox.

Wondering what a MOVI-C® controller is and when you might need one? Not a problem! Jeremy McCullough, a senior product engineer, joins us today to explain these versatile and powerful MOVI-C® components. He'll explain what they are, what they do, and why some applications require them, while others don't.

What's the link between an industrial gearbox and an elephant (besides size)? It's the way they can cool themselves! When ordinary cooling isn't enough, SEW-EURODRIVE offers external cooling options to keep the gearbox's oil at the right temperature. Returning today is Austin Burdette, our Industrial Gearing Product Manager, who will take us on a survey trip of industrial gearing external cooling and breather options. And he'll also tell us about elephants!

Curious about the ways you can keep an industrial gearbox cool? Wondering what the difference is between a radial and an axial fan? Not sure when to use an FKM shaft seal instead of an NBR one? Wonder no more! Joining us today is Austin Burdette, our Industrial Gearing Product Manager, who will take us on a survey trip of industrial gearing cooling and sealing options.

Not sure why you'd choose an absolute encoder over an incremental one? Confused by single-turn vs. multi-turn? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon returns today for the final part of a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. We'll thoroughly explore absolute encoders and wrap up with a related device category, resolvers.

What's the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? Puzzled about resolution and interfaces? Baffled by SEW-EURODRIVE's encoder nomenclature? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon returns today for Part 2 of a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. We'll disentangle incremental encoders, giving you confidence to add one to your application.

Confused about encoders? Wonder when you should add one to an application? Not a problem! Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to begin a three-part series introducing the huge world of encoders. You'll learn what an encoder is and why they're added to applications. We'll also explore their major categories and what equipment you'll need to add an encoder to an application.

SEW-EURODRIVE has a long and rich history, as well as an impressive portfolio of innovative products. Perhaps you're wondering what sets us apart from our competitors. Today, Jared Scott, our Corporate Training manager, joins us to talk about this very topic. As you'll discover, SEW-EURODRIVE takes a unique approach to serving its customers, offering solutions rather than just products.

SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVIPRO® has been a mainstay of the automotive industry for many years. It combines the best features of control cabinet and decentralized VFDs. In fact, some call it a decentralized cabinet VFD. But the Generation B products are moving off the scene as MOVI-C® products start to replace them. Joining us today is Jason Cantrell, an electronics corporate trainer, who will explain how the new MOVIPRO® technology can replace existing B-generation products.

The forestry, paper, and pulp industry is about a lot more than trees! Joining us today is Mike Nojaim, our industry account specialist for these industries. As Mike explains, they're a complex collection of interconnected, yet distinct, industries that supply a huge number of products. SEW-EURODRIVE is more than up to the challenge, however, and supplies technology perfectly tailored to each one.

SEW-EURODRIVE's W-series gearbox has been around for a while, but the product isn't standing still. Quiet and energy efficient, the W finds a place in many applications. Electromechanical portfolio product manager Jeff Belk joins us today to discuss updates to this versatile product that include higher gear ratios and a stainless steel version.

Everyone carries a smartphone, so it makes sense that it can be a versatile tool for handling your application needs and challenges. Corporate Training manager Jared Scott joins us today to talk about several apps that can help you do your job easier and faster. Link to SEW-EURODRIVE smartphone apps: https://www.seweurodrive.com/online_support/mobile_apps/mobile_applications/mobile_applications.html

Some gearmotor applications are so harsh and demanding that stainless steel may be the best solution. While SEW-EURODRIVE has offered stainless steel gearboxes for more than a decade, they had a few limitations. Today, Corporate Training manager Jared Scott joins us to talk about updates to the stainless steel portfolio. You'll learn about new gearboxes and sizes, a new integrated motor, and several advantages that stainless steel offers for those really tough applications.

SEW-EURODRIVE's electronics portfolio is impressive. Variable-frequency drives, controllers, communications accessories, and mechatronic motors are but a few examples of what it offers. Today, we're joined by Brian Lambert, product manager of the electronics portfolio, who will update us on new electronics products, as well as a few things on the horizon.

Feeling confused by the MOVI-C® decentralized portfolio? Not sure what an e-cover is or what's the difference between MOVIMOT® advanced and MOVIMOT® flexible? Don't worry! Corporate trainer Don Congdon joins us today to explore the powerful and versatile MOVI-C® decentralized product line. You'll discover that it can drive the world in ways you never expected.

SEW-EURODRIVE products drive the world in countless ways. Today, application engineer Caleb Boles joins us to discuss three major application categories: conveyors, hoists, and mixers. You'll learn how each presents its own unique challenges, which SEW-EURODRIVE products are more than ready to handle.

Heard the term "intralogistics" but didn't know what it meant? No problem! Tom Franke, an Industry Solutions Provider for SEW-EURODRIVE, joins us today to explain the world of parcel handling with its unloaders, singulators, gappers, and sorters. By the time this podcast is over, you'll have a clear picture and understand the role that SEW-EURODRIVE plays in driving the intralogistics world.

Never heard of an asynchronous servomotor? Curious what the DR2L is all about? Wonder no longer. Joining us today is Anecia Hoffield, product manager for SEW-EURODRIVE's servo portfolio, to answer all your questions. She'll summarize the DR2L motor's features and mention the applications in which it performs best.

Confused about the K..7 and K..9 gearboxes? Wondering what's the difference between the S..7 and S..7p? Not a problem! Corporate mechanical engineer Adam Miles joins us today to explain each of these gearboxes and make everything clear.

When a variable-frequency drive stops working, there's no need to panic. Corporate trainer Jason Cantrell joins us today to explain what you should do to find out what's wrong with your VFD and then get it back in action.

Shafts aren't the most riveting topic, but without them, nothing would be driving the world. Happily, SEW-EURODRIVE appreciates the humble shaft and has put a lot of effort into giving our gearbox customers a lot of choices. Chris White of the Training Department joins us today to explain each type, so you'll know the best way to drive your world.

When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other industries work with water too? Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce us to a few of them.

When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other industries work with water too? Keith Vierra, an SEW-EURODRIVE industry account specialist for environmental sales, joins us today to introduce us to a few of them.

Bewildered by a complex application? Worried that you'll have to deal with half a dozen or more providers? There's a better way! SEW-EURODRIVE offers MOVI-C® Starter Sets--complete packages of hardware and software that can solve the most complex applications. Arne Valentin from our Corporate Electronics group returns today to explain how they work.