Pneumatic mufflers, also called silencers, safely and quietly vent pressurized air to atmosphere. They are commonly installed on air valves, … [Read More...] about What is a pneumatic muffler?
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What is a conical screw compressor?
A conical screw compressor is an offshoot of the conventional screw compressor. In a typical screw compressor, two meshing helical screws or rotors … [Read More...] about What is a conical screw compressor?
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VMAC sponsors LEGO robotics program
VMAC is sponsoring Nanaimo Science’s Saturday Morning Science program. The sponsorship provides subsidy support for 10 children, ages 6 to 12, to take part in 12 weeks of Saturday Morning Science … [Read More...] about VMAC sponsors LEGO robotics program
Explosion-proof compressor systems certified by TÜV SÜD
J. P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH, the parent company of the Sauer Compressors group, offers explosion-proof high-pressure compressors for many ATEX zones. The company has now had the quality … [Read More...] about Explosion-proof compressor systems certified by TÜV SÜD
Vanair welcomes new Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development
Vanair has announced that Michelle Mieras has joined the company as Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development, focusing on building and developing relationships with strategic accounts … [Read More...] about Vanair welcomes new Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development
Emerson launches virtual access to Mobile Road Show
Emerson will kick off its Mobile Road Show on November 4, featuring an interactive mobile service center, which will run for nine months across multiple countries. The event is now available virtually … [Read More...] about Emerson launches virtual access to Mobile Road Show
Festo takes the Gold in the 2020 LEAP awards for pneumatics
Winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received … [Read More...] about Festo takes the Gold in the 2020 LEAP awards for pneumatics
Humphrey Products launches updated website
Humphrey Products is committed to providing cutting-edge products and services that not only solve pneumatic and liquid control challenges, but also improve efficiencies in product development and … [Read More...] about Humphrey Products launches updated website
Festo’s auto industry predictive software named an AI champion
Festo has been named an artificial intelligence (AI) champion for the company’s project Intelligent Pneumatic Runtime Monitoring. The award was given during the inaugural … [Read More...] about Festo’s auto industry predictive software named an AI champion
Vacuum plus vision system automates bin picking
Schmalz Inc. has developed a complete system for the complex task of automated parts handling. The Vision and Handling Set 3D-R is a complete solution that includes all accessories for efficient box- … [Read More...] about Vacuum plus vision system automates bin picking
Festo advances digital automation and AI in production
The growing pace of technological change, political disputes over trade relations and increasingly dismal prospects for the global economy are putting the manufacturing industry under pressure, … [Read More...] about Festo advances digital automation and AI in production
New high-pressure proportional controls
The new Cordis HP500 from Cincinnati-based Clippard uses the company’s proven EV line of electronic valves to allow for steady, repeatable downstream pressure under static conditions. The result is … [Read More...] about New high-pressure proportional controls
Schmalz launches virtual trade show
In person trade shows and conferences are nonstarters at the moment. Thus, Schmalz Inc., Raleigh, N.C. is pursuing a different path to present its new products to a wide range of design engineers and … [Read More...] about Schmalz launches virtual trade show
New online pneumatics product hub unveiled
RS Components has launched a new digital pneumatics product hub focused on a full range of pneumatic components critical to the operations, modernization and maintenance of factories and other … [Read More...] about New online pneumatics product hub unveiled
Pneumatic “batteries” a boost for renewable energy
The knock on renewable power generation is that it doesn’t reliably supply energy around the clock. Solar shuts down after dark and turbines don’t run when winds are calm. Currently, fossil-fuel power … [Read More...] about Pneumatic “batteries” a boost for renewable energy
Mini factories in containers help reduce mask shortages
Decentralized systems from Mikron ensure supply in times of a pandemic. Festo is a key development partner. Disposable protective nasal-and-mouth masks are in short supply, but a manufacturing … [Read More...] about Mini factories in containers help reduce mask shortages
Hack the Crisis: Free loaner compressors aid hand-sanitizer bottler
Young Spirits, a Scottish spirit bottling business which has revamped operations to produce much-needed hand sanitizer to fight the Covid-19 outbreak, has benefitted from a free loan offer from … [Read More...] about Hack the Crisis: Free loaner compressors aid hand-sanitizer bottler
