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Demand for industrial products has risen considerably over the past two decades—and with that, we've seen an increase in energy consumption and CO2 emissions. In fact, in 2020, the industrial sector accounted for 33% of total U.S. energy consumption. One of the highest areas of energy consumption for electric motors is the start-up cycle, as accelerating up to the necessary speed requires a lot of power. Soft starters and VSDs are great ways to reduce and manage energy usage during these periods, by reducing stresses on motors through optimizing start-ups and controlling speeds. Gaining improved efficiency doesn't need to be complicated and can be done easily to automate parts of production, but which should you choose?
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