SEW-EURODRIVE: Driving the World

Kill the Chaos–The One-Cable Revolution in Drives

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your motion applications dissolving into cable chaos? Getting a VFD wired up to the motor, brake, temperature sensors, and encoder can be a real c...

The Year of MOVI-C®

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've been talking about it for a long time, but it's finally here—The Year of MOVI-C®. Our B generation products are starting to say goodbye after...

Navigating Customer Service

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE supports its customers well through excellent customer service. But knowing where to start can be challenging. Joining us today is Caris...

Is SEW-EURODRIVE Too Complex?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE offers our customers so many solutions that it's easy to get overwhelmed. But we're not all that complex once you understand how things ...

100th Episode Special—Growth and Outreach at SEW

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Driving the World's 100th episode! In honor of this milestone, Rainer Blickle, our first guest, joins us again. He'll talk about SEW-EURODRIVE's ...

Saving Space with the PxG® integrated

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Got a servo gearmotor application where space is at a premium? Then SEW-EURODRIVE's new PxG® integrated gearmotor might be just what you're looking f...

What is MOVILINK® DDI?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heard about MOVILINK® DDI and wondered what it is? Wonder no longer. Daniel Paganini, product manager for mechatronics joins us today to explain MOVI...

MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ vs MOVITRAC® LTP-B

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to decide between the MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and the MOVITRAC® LTP-B? They're excellent VFDs, but they're definitely not identical. Corporate train...

Much More Than Shaft Spinners—MOVITRAC® LT VFDs

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many people think of SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVITRAC® LTE-B+ and LTP-B VFDs as simple shaft spinners. But they're actually much more powerful and advanced t...

Power and Energy Solutions with Regenerative Energy

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regenerative energy is a fact of life when using a variable-frequency drive. Most people just throw it away. But did you know that there are smarter w...

Power and Energy Solutions with Smart Systems Sizing

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OK, you're ready to make your system more power and energy efficient, but you're not sure what questions to ask. After all, this is a complicated subj...

Power and Energy Solutions

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Power and energy play a big role in industry, affecting things as diverse as motor sizes and the monthly electric bill. Everyone wants to save energy,...

All About Industrial Gearing Mixers

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about heavy-duty mixing on a big scale? That's good, because SEW-EURODRIVE offers some heavy-duty solutions. Joining us today is Austin Burdet...

What is DriveTag?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to manage a big inventory of drives? Then you should look into DriveTag, an SEW-EURODRIVE innovation to solve this very problem. Joining us tod...

Getting the Most from SEW's YouTube® Channel

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE's YouTube® channel has a lot of videos. But perhaps you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and wonder how to start mining the information the...

Industrial Gearing Couplings

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Couplings may be humble components, but many applications would be helpless without them. Couplings link motors to gearboxes and gearboxes to applicat...

All About Fieldbuses

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP®, EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS®, Modbus® TCP. Maybe you know that these are popular fieldbus standards. But what's the difference? ...

Drives, Control, and Automation Communication

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling baffled about controlling automation devices like variable-frequency drives (VFDs)? Then you've come to the right place! Today, we're joined b...

All About Girth Gears

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Understanding the Generation C Decentralized E-covers

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generation C (MOVI-C®) Decentralized VFDs can have one of FOUR different e-covers, each of which supports a different kind of communications. Feeling...

Introducing the Generation C MOVIMOT®s

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Solving Industrial Gearing Problems with 3D Scanning

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ind...

Introducing the MOVIGEAR®

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

What Is a TS Gearbox?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Why Do I Need a MOVI-C® Controller?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

Industrial Gearing External Cooling and Breathers

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 enoug...

Industrial Gearing Cooling and Sealing Options

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

All About Encoders (Part 3)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Co...

All About Encoders (Part 2)

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? Puzzled about resolution and interfaces? Baffled by SEW-EURODRIVE's encoder nomenclat...

All About Encoders (Part 1)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 thre...

What Sets SEW-EURODRIVE Apart?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Introducing MOVIPRO® technology

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE's MOVIPRO® has been a mainstay of the automotive industry for many years. It combines the best features of control cabinet and decentra...

Discovering the Forestry, Paper, and Pulp Industries

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 indu...

What's New with the W Box?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Taking Advantage of Mobile Apps

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone carries a smartphone, so it makes sense that it can be a versatile tool for handling your application needs and challenges. Corporate Trainin...

Updates to the Stainless Steel Portfolio

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some gearmotor applications are so harsh and demanding that stainless steel may be the best solution. While SEW-EURODRIVE has offered stainless steel ...

What's New in the Electronics Portfolio?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE's electronics portfolio is impressive. Variable-frequency drives, controllers, communications accessories, and mechatronic motors are bu...

Understanding MOVI-C® Decentralized Products

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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®...

Conveyors, Hoists, and Mixers

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SEW-EURODRIVE products drive the world in countless ways. Today, application engineer Caleb Boles joins us to discuss three major application categori...

A Quick Tour Through the Intralogistics Industry

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heard the term "intralogistics" but didn't know what it meant? No problem! Tom Franke, an Industry Solutions Provider for SEW-EURODRIVE, joins us toda...

Introducing the DR2L Asynchronous Servomotor

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Never heard of an asynchronous servomotor? Curious what the DR2L is all about? Wonder no longer. Joining us today is Anecia Hoffield, product manager ...

K..7 vs. K..9 and S..7 vs. S..7p

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

Basic VFD Troubleshooting Steps

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Gearbox Shaft Options

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shafts aren't the most riveting topic, but without them, nothing would be driving the world. Happily, SEW-EURODRIVE appreciates the humble shaft and h...

SEW-EURODRIVE's Co-op Program

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other in...

Discovering Water and Wastewater Treatment

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about water/wastewater treatment, your municipal water treatment plant probably comes to mind. But did you know that countless other in...

Understanding MOVI-C® Starter Sets

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bewildered by a complex application? Worried that you'll have to deal with half a dozen or more providers? There's a better way! SEW-EURODRIVE offers ...

Understanding MOVIKIT®s

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, complex control applications usually required an experienced PLC programmer. Today, that doesn't have to be true. Thanks to SEW-EURO...

Sizing and Selecting IG Products

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find the process of sizing and selecting industrial gearing products intimidating? You're not alone! But it's actually better than you think. I...

Introducing the DR2C Motor

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about rising energy costs and motor efficiency? SEW-EURODRIVE's new DR2C internal permanent magnet motor may be the perfect solution for you. ...

Discovering the M1..N Gearbox

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Never heard of SEW-EURODRIVE's industrial gearing M1..N gearbox? Not a problem! IG application engineer Ashley Elliott joins us today to tell us about...

Introducing the PxG® Planetary Servo Gearbox

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have an application that requires compactness, low-backlash precision, all driven by a servomotor? Then you're in for a pleasant surprise today as Ane...

Taking Advantage of the Digital Service Cockpit

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the past, if you had trouble reading the nameplate, finding information about your gearbox could be challenging. That's all changed thanks to the n...

Understanding the X.e Miner Industrial Gearbox

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in SEW-EURODRIVE's Industrial Gearing (IG) units? Perhaps you're wondering what's so special about the X.e Miner and how it differs from th...