The U1000 industrial matrix drive from Yaskawa America has low harmonic distortion and regeneration in a space-saving design. It comes with nine bidirectional switches arranged in a matrix to convert a three-phase AC input voltage directly into a three-phase AC output voltage, eliminating the need for a rectifying circuit and DC smoothing circuit. The drive is available in 240-volt Class 10-100 hp and 480-volt Class 7.5-350 hp. 800/927-5292; www.yaskawa.com.