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What are pneumatic actuators?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pneumatic actuators take advantage of compressed air to provide your machine with quick and powerful actuation … [Read More...] about What are pneumatic actuators?
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Pneumatics winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards announced
Winners of the 5th annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced during a virtual celebration to recognize innovation and engineering achievements. This year, our … [Read More...] about Pneumatics winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards announced
Ingersoll Rand to acquire SPX Flow’s air treatment business
Ingersoll Rand has entered into an agreement to acquire SPX Flow's Air Treatment business for approximately $525 million. With expected revenue of approximately $180 million in 2022, the Air Treatment … [Read More...] about Ingersoll Rand to acquire SPX Flow’s air treatment business
Atlas Copco acquires compressor distributor in New Mexico
Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of the compressor business of Mesa Equipment & Supply Company (Mesa) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 19 employees will join Atlas Copco. The … [Read More...] about Atlas Copco acquires compressor distributor in New Mexico
ControlAir introduces Type 855BP miniature back pressure regulator
ControlAir, a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, announced the new Type 855BP Miniature Back Pressure Regulator. Type 855BP is a compact relief valve … [Read More...] about ControlAir introduces Type 855BP miniature back pressure regulator
VMAC Releases UNDERHOOD 40 Air Compressor For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
VMAC has released the UNDERHOOD40 – Van Series for 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with a 2.1 L turbo diesel engine. This latest UNDERHOOD40 rotary screw air compressor is engineered specifically for … [Read More...] about VMAC Releases UNDERHOOD 40 Air Compressor For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Ayhan and Dr. Karl Busch earn Gold Medal of Honor from district of Lörrach
Three generations of the Busch family were present to witness the honoring of Ayhan and Dr Karl Busch. The couple was awarded for their joint life’s work, their social and cultural commitment and … [Read More...] about Ayhan and Dr. Karl Busch earn Gold Medal of Honor from district of Lörrach
Pack Expo heads back to the Midwest
Pack Expo International is scheduled to run from October 23-26 at McCormick Place Convention Center. Pack Expo International, the annual Fall tradeshow and conference dedicated to packaging machinery … [Read More...] about Pack Expo heads back to the Midwest
Festo marks 50 years in the U.S. with expansions in U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D
Festo U.S., celebrating its 50th anniversary year, announces expansion plans for its 47-acre campus in Mason, Ohio. A new production facility and the expanded research and development center will be … [Read More...] about Festo marks 50 years in the U.S. with expansions in U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D
VMAC releases its 2022 “State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report”
The 2022 edition of VMAC’s State of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report has been released, sharing fascinating insights from mobile air users. “We are pleased to release VMAC’s latest … [Read More...] about VMAC releases its 2022 “State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report”
A new era of human-robot collaboration: the first pneumatic cobot
What if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era in human-robot collaboration. This new era is … [Read More...] about A new era of human-robot collaboration: the first pneumatic cobot
Festo and PennAir ink distribution agreement
Festo announces that PennAir, with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, now sells and supports the full range of Festo pneumatic and electric automation components and systems in … [Read More...] about Festo and PennAir ink distribution agreement
Festo develops innovative aluminum pneumatic tubing for welding cells
Festo's PM aluminum pneumatic tubing offers a weld-spatter resistant solution in welding cells that by every consideration outperforms both laminated and steel pneumatic tubing. Festo PM tubing is … [Read More...] about Festo develops innovative aluminum pneumatic tubing for welding cells
Sauer Compressors appoints Dirk Slottke to management board
Kiel-based compressor manufacturer Sauer Compressors has appointed Dirk Slottke to the management team last month. Slottke takes over responsibility for the sales section and succeeds Harald Schulz, … [Read More...] about Sauer Compressors appoints Dirk Slottke to management board
Kundinger recognized with Parker Pneumatics Technology Distributor of the Year Award
Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering fluid power, automation, process control and product solutions to a wide range of industries, has been honored by Parker Hannifin as its … [Read More...] about Kundinger recognized with Parker Pneumatics Technology Distributor of the Year Award
Allied Electronics & Automation announces new pneumatic product stock
Allied Electronics & Automation is now offering an array of in-stock pneumatic products from Chicago Pneumatic Tools, Duff-Norton, Gefran and Marsh Bellofram Precision Controls. Pneumatic systems … [Read More...] about Allied Electronics & Automation announces new pneumatic product stock
