A New Partnership: New Horizons SmartD Technologies, a leader in Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based VFDs, has partnered with Celestica to manufacture its flagship product, the Clean Power VFD. This strategic alliance allows SmartD to scale its supply chain and meet the rising demand for its innovative technology in the industrial automation market. The Clean Power VFD, […]
The Hidden Power in Your VFDs: Why Switching to Film Capacitors Could Save Your Operations Imagine this scenario: You’re the operations manager at a manufacturing plant. You’ve scheduled a routine shutdown for maintenance, and replacement of parts as preventive policy, such as replacing old Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) by some you have held in stock […]
Understanding Motor Power Rating and VFD Ratings: The Reality Behind Normal Duty and Heavy Duty Selections When it comes to selecting a VFD for a motor, many professionals start with the values provided for Normal Duty (ND) and Heavy Duty (HD). It seems straightforward — these ratings supposedly help match a drive to a motor […]
Unlocking the Power of Electrical Submersible Pumps: Enhancing Efficiency with VFD Integration In the ever-evolving landscape of fluid extraction, efficiency and reliability are more critical than ever. Whether you’re working with water, oil, or other fluids, the right technology can make all the difference. This is where Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) shine—especially when paired with […]
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 […]
Simplifying the Challenges Surrounding Variable Frequency Drives “Ce n’est pas le coût de la drive qui fait peur, c’est tout ce qui va autour!” This insightful observation from one of our consulting clients perfectly encapsulates a common concern in the industry. Translated, it means: “It’s not the cost of the drive that scares us, it’s […]
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 […]
See how we are changing the game! We’re thrilled to announce that Innovation Solution Canada has selected SmartD to have our revolutionary variable frequency drive (VFD) technology tested by public and governmental institutions across Canada! This is your chance to deploy and experience the future of motor control, test Our Game-Changing VFD Technology for Free […]
In our recent blog post, we delved into the challenges associated with the introduction of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) into electrical systems. As a brief reminder, these challenges stem from the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), a fundamental aspect of VFD functionality. This waveform introduces complications such as voltage spikes, corona discharge, common mode voltage, and […]
