FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTREAL, CANADA — April 2ⁿᵈ, 2026 — SmartD Technologies, a pioneer in Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based variable frequency drives, today announced the successful closing of its latest financing round totaling $15 million CAD. This round was co-led by existing strategic investor Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) and new institutional shareholder Desjardins Capital. All existing […]
Why SCCR Cannot Be Reduced to a Breaker Rating Short Circuit Current Rating is often treated like a label to check and move on. That is a mistake. One of the biggest sources of confusion in the field is failing to separate two very different ideas: the ability to interrupt and the ability to withstand. […]
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Using a 40HP 600V Fan or Centrifugal Pump Application Switching a 40HP, 600V fan from a Direct-On-Line (DOL) starter to a Variable Sine Wave Drive (VFS – the latest advancement in VFD Technology): Running at 55Hz instead of 60Hz typically produces substantial cost savings on the monthly electrical charges due to the affinity law for […]
In the fast-paced world of industrial engineering and project design, the difference between a smooth execution and a delayed project often comes down to one thing: the quality of the initial specifications. We just released of our newly updated Consulting & Engineering Specifications document. Re-engineered based on feedback from the field and the latest industry […]
from high vibration to high reliability with Clean Power VFD Reduction in vibrationacceleration Reduction in spike energy Motor and bearing failuressince the Clean Power VFDwas installed Objective Energir CCU had recurring bearing failures with thecurrent VFDs and wanted to eliminate the bearing and motor failures and reduce overall system stress. The objective was to find […]
Think about the last time you updated an app on your phone. Maybe it was your banking app, or your favorite navigation tool. You tapped “update,” waited a few seconds, and boom—new features appeared. But here’s the thing: your phone didn’t explode. Your bank account didn’t vanish. Everything just… worked. Now imagine if updating that […]
Smart, Fast & Reliable! Tired of fiddling through endless VFD options and complex specifications? Say hello to SmartD’s Clean Power VFD Selector, designed for engineers and plant managers who demand precision and speed. With just a few key inputs—load type, voltage, motor current, even ambient temperature—you’ll get an instant, tailored recommendation in the blink of […]
