SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World

SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World touches on all aspects of the businesses, products, and industries that SEW-EURODRIVE is involved in. These short episodes, featuring many SEW-EURODRIVE employees and specialists, take a quick dive into many different subjects. There's something here for everyone!

Industrial Gearing Couplings 08/18/2025

Industrial Gearing Couplings 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/37350925

All About Fieldbuses 08/04/2025

All About Fieldbuses 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! /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/37347455

Drives, Control, and Automation Communication 07/21/2025

Drives, Control, and Automation Communication 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/37346155

All About Girth Gears 07/07/2025

All About Girth Gears 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/36638825

Understanding the Generation C Decentralized E-covers 06/23/2025

Understanding the Generation C Decentralized E-covers 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! /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/36458555

Introducing the Generation C MOVIMOT®s 06/09/2025

Introducing the Generation C MOVIMOT®s 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/36457505

Solving Industrial Gearing Problems with 3D Scanning 05/26/2025

Solving Industrial Gearing Problems with 3D Scanning 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/36455680

Introducing the MOVIGEAR® 05/12/2025

Introducing the MOVIGEAR® 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®. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/36363290

What Is a TS Gearbox? 04/28/2025

What Is a TS Gearbox? 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35746170

Why Do I Need a MOVI-C® Controller? 04/14/2025

Why Do I Need a MOVI-C® Controller? 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35643750

Industrial Gearing External Cooling and Breathers 03/31/2025

Industrial Gearing External Cooling and Breathers 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! /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35423900

Industrial Gearing Cooling and Sealing Options 03/17/2025

Industrial Gearing Cooling and Sealing Options 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35174415

All About Encoders (Part 3) 03/03/2025

All About Encoders (Part 3) 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35051535

All About Encoders (Part 2) 02/17/2025

All About Encoders (Part 2) 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35048455

All About Encoders (Part 1) 02/03/2025

All About Encoders (Part 1) 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/35045540

What Sets SEW-EURODRIVE Apart? 01/20/2025

What Sets SEW-EURODRIVE Apart? 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/34745265

Introducing MOVIPRO® technology 01/06/2025

Introducing MOVIPRO® technology 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/34532030

Discovering the Forestry, Paper, and Pulp Industries 12/23/2024

Discovering the Forestry, Paper, and Pulp Industries 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/34363510

What's New with the W Box? 12/09/2024

What's New with the W Box? 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/34262345

Taking Advantage of Mobile Apps 11/25/2024

Taking Advantage of Mobile Apps 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 /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/33464412

Updates to the Stainless Steel Portfolio 11/11/2024

Updates to the Stainless Steel Portfolio 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/33451642

What's New in the Electronics Portfolio? 10/28/2024

What's New in the Electronics Portfolio? 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/33446812

Understanding MOVI-C® Decentralized Products 10/14/2024

Understanding MOVI-C® Decentralized Products 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32877698

Conveyors, Hoists, and Mixers 09/30/2024

Conveyors, Hoists, and Mixers 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32875442

A Quick Tour Through the Intralogistics Industry 09/16/2024

A Quick Tour Through the Intralogistics Industry 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32874666

Introducing the DR2L Asynchronous Servomotor 09/02/2024

Introducing the DR2L Asynchronous Servomotor 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32620727

K..7 vs. K..9 and S..7 vs. S..7p 08/19/2024

K..7 vs. K..9 and S..7 vs. S..7p 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32559462

Basic VFD Troubleshooting Steps 08/05/2024

Basic VFD Troubleshooting Steps 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32177047

Gearbox Shaft Options 07/22/2024

Gearbox Shaft Options 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/32103932

SEW-EURODRIVE's Co-op Program 07/08/2024

SEW-EURODRIVE's Co-op Program 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. /episode/index/show/14b39c88-4824-49fe-bcfe-cadfe09bfdec/id/31528572

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