Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

The PHD ERDP Remote Drive: An Innovation in Pneumatic Electrification

March 10, 2026

The ERDP Remote Drive replaces solenoids with an electronic drive that redirects exhaust air into a closed-loop fluidic system, allowing recovered energy to assist in driving the actuator during subsequent cycles.

Trelleborg Medical Solutions Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Facility

Trelleborg Medical Solutions Opens New Facility in Costa Rica

JJ Moore

January 26, 2026

GRECIA, Costa Rica— Trelleborg Medical Solutions has opened a 107,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Costa Rica’s Evolution Free Zone Industrial Park, expanding its global production footprint and adding centralized manufacturing capabilities for medical devices.

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Ferrari and Philip Morris Partner on Sustainable Factories

Austin Weber

February 16, 2024

MARANELLO, Italy— Ferrari and Philip Morris International's strategic partnership has primarily focused on sponsorship of the automaker’s famous Formula 1 racing team. Now, the two companies are turning their attention to sustainability.

DOE Offers $3 Million to Improve Manufacturing through High-Performance Computing

March 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $3 million for high-performance computing, modeling, and simulation projects to improve manufacturing processes.

Innovation in Refrigerator Manufacturing

The desire for increased energy efficiency is one of the major driving forces in the appliance industry.

August 8, 2018

As the appliance industry becomes increasingly competitive, refrigerator and freezer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are challenged with changing energy standards, as well as the need to maximize quality and efficiency in their manufacturing facilities.

DOE and NAM Partner on Energy

May 2, 2018

WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) have formed a strategic partnership that focuses on sustainability in manufacturing.

Smoother Motion by Robots Could Cut Energy Consumption by 40 Percent

September 2, 2015

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—The energy consumption of industrial robots could be cut by up to 40 percent thanks to new motion optimization techniques developed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden.

New Web Site Addresses Energy Challenges in Manufacturing

February 13, 2014

VERNON HILLS, IL—Mitsubishi Electric Automation has launched a Web site to address the energy challenges faced by the manufacturing sector. The site provides tools, white papers and energy reduction solutions for a variety of manufacturing industries.

Refrigerators: A Look at What’s Inside

Polyurethanes are the insulation used inside today’s refrigerators and freezers, and are critical components of other appliances consumers use every day.

September 3, 2013

Refrigerators seem to be one of the least complicated appliances, found in nearly every home. You plug them in, and they keep food and drinks cold.

Nissan’s U.S. Assembly Plant Earns Energy Efficiency Certification

August 2, 2012

SMYRNA, TN—Nissan’s automotive assembly plant here has earned ISO 50001 certification for leadership in energy management.

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On Demand In this presentation, Dr. Herman Tang shares practical insights from his industry experience and research on buffer management in manufacturing operations.