ABB Review Special Report 2004 covers the market-leading technologies from its motors and drives business. ABB's motor and drive product range is used in major industries, from power generation to household appliances, windmills to cruise ships, steel plants to paper mills. The new 64-page special report profiles the technology of the motors and drives product program in the context of industrial applications and customer benefits.

Technology features covered include:

• Direct Torque Control/DTC;


• Direct Drive using permanent magnet motors for gearless applications;


• soft starters for high voltage motors;


• next-generation DMI Series dc motors;


• as well as descriptions of design requirements for easier-to-operate variable-speed drives.

Applications from a wide range of industries are reviewed in terms of suitable technology choice, energy-savings potential, and safe and smooth operation.

Review the Motors and Drives Special Report online here.