By Greg Washburn and Joshua Belisle · Edited by Dana Gardner
Published September 4, 2024 · Reviewed by Greg Washburn · September 4, 2026
Novatec’s SmartConveying is an entirely new way to design Systems
Summary
What is Novatec SmartConveying with Infinity Series vacuum pumps?
SmartConveying is Novatec’s approach to designing conveying systems around Infinity Series Vacuum Pumps, which use the InfinityDrive Magnetic Motor derived from high-performance electric vehicle technology. Novatec describes the pumps as whisper-quiet, with up to 7.5 times greater energy efficiency in idle mode and 2 times in operating mode, reduced maintenance needs, and precise control that protects material and lines.
Experience the future of resin conveying with Novatec’s Infinity Series Vacuum Pumps. Featuring the revolutionary InfinityDrive Magnetic Motor born from high performance electric vehicles, these pumps redefine precision and performance in material handling. Enjoy whisper-quiet operation, up to 7.5X greater energy efficiency in Idle Mode and 2x In Operating Mode, as well as and unparalleled precision that safeguards your material and lines from stress and degradation. The Infinity Series offers a leap into a new era of operational excellence, with drastically reduced maintenance needs and double the lifespan of conventional pumps. Learn how to revolutionize your production floor at https://novatec.com/smartconveying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much energy do Infinity Series vacuum pumps save?
Novatec states that Infinity Series Vacuum Pumps deliver up to 7.5 times greater energy efficiency in idle mode and 2 times greater efficiency in operating mode. The efficiency comes from the InfinityDrive Magnetic Motor, which is derived from high-performance electric vehicle motor technology.
How do Infinity Series pumps protect resin and conveying lines?
Novatec describes the Infinity Series as offering precise control that safeguards material and conveying lines from stress and degradation. The pumps are also described as whisper-quiet in operation, with reduced maintenance needs and a lifespan double that of conventional pumps.
About the Authors
Vice President of Operations, Novatec
Greg Washburn is Vice President of Operations at Novatec and has been with the company for more than three decades. He is involved in all phases of engineering design and product manufacturing, giving him a broad perspective on how resin drying and conveying equipment moves from engineering concept through production and into real-world processing environments. Greg holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland. His experience spans engineering, manufacturing and operations across Novatec’s material-handling technologies.
Technology Manager, Novatec
Joshua Belisle is Technology Manager at Novatec, where his work focuses on simulation and technology development for resin drying. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Engineering Business from the University of Virginia in 2023 and joined Novatec that same year. Joshua uses simulation tools to investigate previously difficult-to-measure aspects of the drying process, helping Novatec better understand airflow, heat transfer and other variables that influence resin-drying performance.
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