Why the Smallest Currents Matter: Understanding Leakage Current and Ground Faults in Modern VFDs Imagine a bustling manufacturing plant where machines produce thousands of components every hour. The electrical cabinets buzz with energy, and a labyrinth of cables branches out to every corner, connecting motors large and small. In one corner stands a shiny new […]
Understanding VFD 2-Wire and 3-Wire Preset Configurations Recent discussions with my colleagues motivated me to write this article—to explain, simplify, and share the concept of 2-wire and 3-wire preset configurations in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Whether you’re an experienced engineer or you’re new to industrial automation, this guide will clarify how these wiring modes work, […]
Evidence of Performance in Harmonics solving We are excited to announce the release of our latest white paper, “Solving Harmonics with SmartD’s Clean Power VFD”. This comprehensive document delves into the critical issue of electrical distortion in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and showcases how SmartD Technologies’ innovative Clean Power VFD offers a groundbreaking solution. These […]
Join our webinar: Stop VFD Cruelty Against Motors Imagine a world where variable frequency drives (VFDs) come with zero drawbacks. It might sound more visionary than a consultant’s day off, but stick with us—it’s real, and we’re excited to share it with you! If you’ve ever dealt with the consequences of premature system failure, you […]
SmartD Technologies Secures $14.2 Million Series A to Propel Go-to-Market and Next-Generation Variable Frequency Drive Development SmartD Technologies, a leader in the development of Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based variable frequency drives, proudly announces the successful closure of its Series A funding round, securing a total of $14.2 million in investment. Leading the funding round is Investissement […]
A business owner phoned the office a few weeks ago asking if SmartD carried a 5 HP 380V Variable Frequency Drive with 380V input and output and discussed the pitfalls of motor failure. SmartD has a 5 HP standard 6 pulse open PCB modules available, and 20-30HP, 480V Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive that just […]
The Clean Power VFD is UL Certified! SmartD is pleased to announce our Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive is UL certified! Our VFD is UL listed as of February 2022. The UL Listed seal ensures the safety of consumer-ready stand-alone products that go to market. UL certification means that a product was rigorously tested by […]
Curling fun with SmartD’s Team! SmartD, this December, finally enjoying a long deserved mid-season breather from the day-to-day toils of #deeptech innovation. The challenging winter season for true Montrealers seems effortless in a city where all the world’s winter sports are at your fingertips. For our annual holiday party, the SmartD team went rocking and […]
