When thinking of hazardous locations, one’s mind conjures an oil/gas drilling rig, refinery, or underground coal mine — all these locations have in … [Read More...] about Can electropneumatic regulators be used in hazardous locations?
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Pneumatic systems: an introductory primer and actuator selection guide
Norgren pneumatics expert Dietmar Grün provides a thorough introduction to pneumatic systems, addressing application areas, core components, the … [Read More...] about Pneumatic systems: an introductory primer and actuator selection guide
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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
Fabco-Air launches new online shop
Fabco-Air is pleased to announce its new webstore (shop.fabco-air.com). Partnering with KYKLO, a content and e-commerce solution for the electrical, automation, fluid and energy industries, the … [Read More...] about Fabco-Air launches new online shop
Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group launches new website
Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group (MPSA), a division of Airline Hydraulics Corp., launched its new machine safety website, mpsasafety.com, on March 1, featuring faster browsing speeds and … [Read More...] about Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group launches new website
Emerson opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Emerson has opened its 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program to U.S. college and university students studying in the fields of engineering, instrumentation, systems, and automation. The … [Read More...] about Emerson opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Norgren offers valve manifold series with Ethernet protocols, IO-Link connectivity
Norgren’s portfolio of VR Series valve manifold solutions has expanded with a comprehensive array of connectivity options for industrial users. With new communication protocols, Norgren’s valve … [Read More...] about Norgren offers valve manifold series with Ethernet protocols, IO-Link connectivity
VMAC survey shows employee absences a top Covid challenge
Increased employee absences is the top challenge caused by COVID-19, VMAC’s 2021 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Survey reveals. Increased employee absences was selected by 41% of the … [Read More...] about VMAC survey shows employee absences a top Covid challenge
Registration now open for PACK EXPO East 2022
Attendee registration for PACK EXPO East 2022 (March 21-23; Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) is officially open, according to the show producer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and … [Read More...] about Registration now open for PACK EXPO East 2022
New research reveals air compressors are most important equipment on service vehicles
A recent survey by VMAC has revealed that nearly two-thirds of owner-operators consider their air compressor to be the most important piece of equipment on their service trucks. This was followed by … [Read More...] about New research reveals air compressors are most important equipment on service vehicles
