NEWS n SPRINT ELECTRIC, THE UK MANUFACTURER of AC and DC drives, has signed a strategic agreement with the motor specialist, Innomotics, at the SPS automation show in Germany. The partnership brings together Innomotics’high-efficiency low-voltage motors with Sprint’s new Generis regenerative AC drive technology, which made its commercial debut at the show. The agreement gives Sprint preferred access and support for Innomotics’ range of low-voltage AC motors. “The motors are proven technology – highly efficient with terrific performance – which is exactly what we want need to in order to deliver the full potential of Generis advanced control,” says Alan Baird, Sprint’s head of global AC sales. “The range of low-voltage motors from Innomotics is unparalleled,” he adds. “The reliability and robustness of the products will give our AC drives added versatility. The emphasis on sustainability at Innomotics is a perfect match for Generis, which provides fully regenerative AC power with ultra-low harmonics.” Innomotics, formerly Siemens’ motors and large drives business, can trace its history back 150 years. “This is a fantastic partnership, and I am pleased to be part of the launch of Generis,” says Ethan Warburton, Innomotics’business development manager for low-voltage motors. “Our products are geared towards technological innovation. With highly efficient drive systems, together we can replace conventional systems that are less sustainable.” Sprint signs deal with Innomotics linking LV motors to new regen drives 13 www.drivesncontrols.com January 2026 Innomotics’ product promotion manager Ryan Stewart, at the SPS exhibition with Alan Baird, Sprint Electric’s head of global AC sales SIEMENS HAS ANNOUNCED AN enhanced services for repairing and refurbishing its automation products designed to help endusers to move towards a circular economy by restoring nonfunctioning devices, optimising resources and reducing scrap. The new Circular Repair Services offering allows users to operate their Siemens devices cost-effectively and reliably, increasing availability while making lifecycle costs more predictable. There will be two levels of service: n Circular Repair Advanced This will restore products to full performance, with preventive measures being applied in a reliable and cost-effective way. It covers products such as Simatic HMI panels and IPCs, as well as industrial drives including some products in the Sinumerik, Sinamics S and Simodrive families. Siemens’ service experts will identify the cause of non-functioning or worn-out devices and replace them to restore full performance. Minor cosmetic blemishes on the housings that do not affect functionality will be left. Software and firmware updates will be applied if required to meet safety and industry standards, without modifying the equipment’s original purpose and functions. Each function will be tested “meticulously”. n Circular Repair Premium This remanufacturing service, which comes with a 24-month warranty, will be Siemens’most comprehensive repair sevice. It will cover automation products including selected Sinumerik, Sinamics S, and Simodrive products. Experts will disassemble the devices and inspect them, with the help of AI, to identify the cause of a malfunction. Non-functioning components and damaged housings will be replaced. In addition, parts that are still working, but likely to break down soon, will be replaced with original, factory-tested components. If the original housing shows signs of wear, it will be replaced. The device will then be updated to the latest software and firmware, and hardware components renewed, if needed, to achieve full technical equivalence with the original purpose and functions of the equipment. After reassembly, products will undergo extensive testing. By combining original parts with expert knowledge, the equipment will be restored to as-new performance and appearance. “With Circular Repair Services, companies can choose the extent to which they want to restore the performance and appearance of their Siemens devices to high-quality,” says Marc Konrad, Siemens’ head of global customer services for motion control. “This comprehensive offering helps our customers extend the useful life of products, use resources more effectively, achieve reliable efficiency and is therefore the direct answer to the market requests we have received.” The new services are being rolled out initially in selected countries and for specific products. Siemens plans to expand both the product range and the geographic coverage. https://drivesncontrols.news/dpxq2q5b Siemens’ two-tier repair services will help users to move to a circular economy Siemens’ new repair services will extend the lifetime of its automation products, and help users to move towards a circular economy
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