On the road to smart machines — How OEMs can improve the energy efficiency of machines

While many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are aware of smart technologies to make machines more energy efficient, they are reluctant to make changes due to the perception that it will make their machines more expensive to sell. The constraints of cost reduction, usage of resources, and energy reduction are becoming key drivers in the industry as consumers require manufacturers to be more “green.” This paper demonstrates how incorporating sustainable design can add value to machines and differentiate OEMs from the competition