Demand for Intelligent Motor Control Is Driving the Next Phase of Industrial Automation

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are increasingly playing a vital role in today’s industrial automation systems. This is because manufacturers seek to boost energy efficiency and production flexibility. Intelligent motor control technologies are making a difference in the energy-saving market across a range of applications, including machine tools, material handling, the water treatment industry and the process industry.

To match the trend, INVT Electric India has launched the new GD290 Series Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). The new drive offers intelligent motor control, reliability and energy efficiency for diverse industrial applications. In addition to the GD290 Series, the company also demonstrated its complete automation portfolio, such as PLCs and HMIs, servo systems, crane automation solutions, air compressor controls, booster pump solutions and solar technologies. 

It also showcased the GD350-IP55 VFD, designed for challenging industrial conditions where dust and water resistance are critical to ensure efficient functioning. The additional products build on INVT’s aim of delivering automated solutions to manufacturers, helping them boost productivity amid higher energy bills and an ever tougher operating environment.

Industry context

VFDs are now no longer simple speed control devices, but are also intelligent automation devices that can enhance the operational efficiency and performance of equipment. Modern VFDs can reduce energy consumption, prolong the life of equipment, reduce the requirement for maintenance and minimize industrial processes by accurately controlling the speed and torque of the motor.

This demand for advanced drive technologies is further increasing with the rise of automation in various industries, including manufacturing, water and wastewater, HVAC, mining and infrastructure. Meanwhile, industries are looking for integrated platforms that offer automation solutions for the drive, the PLC, the HMI, the motion control system and the energy management system all on a single platform, providing increased visibility and process optimization.

Energy efficiency is also becoming one of the 

top investment motivators. Electric motors make up a large percentage of the electricity used in industry, and the introduction of intelligent drive systems is one of the best methods for lowering operating costs and enabling manufacturers to meet sustainability objectives.

These are broader market trends and a product expansion by INVT is reflective of the same. The market is anticipated to rise in the coming years as intelligent motor control solutions will be in demand that will be energy efficient, connected, and reliable to power the next generation of industrial automation in Indian industries that are investing in digital manufacturing and smart factory solutions.