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Driving pneumatic innovation in automation
Anthony Smith, Managing Director of Metal Work Pneumatic UK, discusses with H&P’s Aaron Blutstein the enduring role of pneumatics amid the rise of AI and robotics. With a strong focus on people, innovation, and customer collaboration, the company’s new Milton Keynes facility expands its capacity for bespoke solutions, while leveraging AI to enhance the customer experience and strengthen its people-centric approach.
Dewpoint sensor monitors humidity and air quality in real time
Emerson has announced it has launched its new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor, said to be the only industrial sensor to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non-corrosive gases in real time from one device.
Pneumatic nitrogen solution
Paragon manufactures a wide variety of precision-engineered parts using a variety of CNC and 3D printing techniques. The company needed to replace its ageing on-site nitrogen generator with a new model that would be more efficient and achieve the high purity required in its selective laser sintering process, but there was an interesting proviso. The 3D printing operation occupies a building that dates to the 1940s, and the electricity supply can be erratic. To avoid any likelihood of the nitrogen supply being disrupted, Atlas Copco recommended the installation of a pneumatically powered, point-of-use nitrogen generator.
Pneumatic islands: The backbone of smart factories
The rise of pneumatic islands within smart factories is a critical yet often underappreciated development, playing a significant role in helping manufacturers navigate the complexities of digitalisation. These modular valve systems have evolved from simple mechanical tools into integrated solutions that support a more efficient and responsive manufacturing process. Smart Machines & Factories reports.
Matara expands team with two new Business Development Managers
Matara UK Ltd, a specialist in automation, pneumatics, and linear motion products, has appointed two new Business Development Managers as part of its strategic growth plan. This expansion also includes a significant increase in the size of Matara’s aluminium extrusion frame department, nearly tenfold.
High-precision proportional valve terminal unveiled
Festo’s Controlled Pneumatics is an advancing compressed air technology that is enabling new possibilities for pneumatic applications. This development offers greater precision and control than previously available, alongside the potential for significant energy savings. A notable example of this technology is the VTEP, a proportional valve terminal that provides high accuracy, fast response times, and dynamic control, marking an important step forward for industries reliant on pneumatics. H&P reports.
New pneumatic valves for enhanced automation flexibility and flow efficiency
Emerson has introduced its AVENTICS Series XV pneumatic valves aimed at meeting the growing demands for flexibility and efficiency in various industrial settings. These valves, designed with interoperability in mind, are intended to provide machine builders and factory automation professionals with a more adaptable and cost-effective solution. With their compact design and universal compatibility, the Series XV valves are positioned to cater to industries such as factory automation, automotive and tyre manufacturing, and food and packaging
New proportional valve terminal enhances precision and efficiency in pneumatic systems
Controlled Pneumatics is the rapidly evolving compressed air technology from Festo that is opening new applications for pneumatics. The technology delivers more precision and control in pneumatic systems while offering the potential for substantial energy savings. Festo says this is demonstrated in the VTEP which the manufacturer highlights as being the first proportional valve terminal on the market, offering high precision, fast response times, and dynamic control
New three-way ball sector valve enhances flow control
Schubert & Salzer Control Systems has introduced a new three-way ball sector valve, which the company says is the first of its kind. Designed to achieve high volumetric flow rates that are nearly identical in all directions, this valve aims to improve the control of flow rates for liquids and gases in various industrial processes, where three-way valves are commonly used for mixing or splitting media
New partnership aims to advance aerospace airbrakes technology
A new collaborative effort has resulted in the development of an advanced airbrakes prototype designed for aerospace applications. This project showcases the potential of joint industry expertise in enhancing rocket technology and improving flight control systems. H&P reports.
Pneumatic valves provide greater automation flexibility and optimised flow
Emerson has launched its AVENTICS Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders and end users that operate across the globe, with universal threads and other features that support regional standards and global availability
How pneumatics is enhancing precision and efficiency in marine and automotive manufacturing
Pneumatics engineering is advancing marine and automotive manufacturing with advancements that enhance precision, efficiency, and reliability. From optimising assembly lines to improving component testing, H&P explores the latest pneumatic innovations driving progress in these vital industries
Pneumatic and linear automation components on show
Matara UK has announced it will be showcasing its extensive range of high-quality pneumatic and linear automation components on stand 46 at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live show on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.
The convergence of pneumatic technology with Industry 4.0
Pneumatics engineering is advancing marine and automotive manufacturing with advancements that enhance precision, efficiency, and reliability. From optimising assembly lines to improving component testing, H&P explores the latest pneumatic innovations driving progress in these vital industries.
United under 1 brand
Market leaders in pneumatics and electric motion control technology, Norgren, Bimba and Bahr have announced they are now united under one IMI brand. Going forward, the product brands will be known as IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba and IMI Bahr.
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