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Danfoss Drive (formerly VLT Drives) is Danfoss’s brand in the field of frequency converters and motor drives. A brief history:

• 1976: Danfoss began developing the VLT (Variable Frequency Drive) series to save energy and control motors efficiently, aiming to regulate the speed of asynchronous motors.

• 1980s: VLT drives became widely used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, and conveyor systems.

• 1990s: Danfoss Drive technology became more digital and programmable, with user-friendly control panels and PLC integration.

• 2000s: The company expanded globally and diversified its products, focusing on energy efficiency and environmentally friendly solutions.

• Today: Danfoss Drives provides automation and energy-efficient solutions for industry with low- and medium-voltage AC drives, servo drives, and DC drives.

In short, Danfoss Drive is known as a brand that has been developing innovative and energy-efficient motor control solutions since the 1970s.