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ADI | Engineering a More Sustainable Future 4 "Sustainability" has become a buzzword in industrial automation and the Industrial Internet of Things – lowering energy consumption and reducing the amount of waste and emissions produced by industrial processes has become a primary factor in reimagining modern manufacturing. Analog Devices is committed to enabling more sustainable operations through digital transformation, utilizing new and innovative technologies to enhance or replace older, less efficient devices and processes. Here's a look at some of the ways Analog Devices is enabling more efficient operations through product design: Variable Speed Drives and Intelligent Motion Control Motors account for significant industrial energy usage – they are the biggest energy consumers in almost any manufacturing setting. Traditional motors are either set to "on" or "off" and operate at a fixed rotational speed, meaning they consume the same amount of energy when under heavy stress as when carrying a lighter load. VSDs use precision current and voltage feedback to adjust their speed according to the specific production needs, a feature ADI expects would significantly reduce worldwide energy consumption if all fixed-speed drive motors were replaced with variable drive technology. Beyond variable speed drives, more precise motion control capabilities are key in more intricate and complex production scenarios utilizing multi-axis servo-driven systems. ADI's Trinamic motor control technology allows for precise motion control in manufacturing settings in conjunction with advanced sensor technology and low-latency connectivity to provide precision and high performance. Reducing energy consumption can also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is crucial for organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Alex Pluemer Mouser Electronics 7 Ways Analog Devices Enables More Sustainable Industrial Operations Analog Devices' commitment to enabling digital transformation in factory settings creates new opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption as manufacturers seek to mitigate emissions. Adobe Stock / Miha Creative – stock.adobe.com