Scroll compressors are positive-displacement devices that work by internal compression. Air (or other gas) is drawn in, trapped, reduced in volume … [Read More...]
Engineering Basics
What are alternatives to Cv for rating flow?
The flow capacity of valves, connectors and other components in pneumatic systems is often expressed in Cv. (See, “What is the flow coefficient Cv?") … [Read More...]
Industry News
Registration is open for Pack Expo in Las Vegas, scheduled for September
Poised to bring together 30,000 packaging professionals with 2,000 leading industry suppliers, registration for Pack Expo Las Vegas and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 23-25, 2019; Las … [Read More...]
FPTC keynote: the evolution of advanced automation
The growth in plant floor automation and integrated communications is at a pivotal junction; new technology is available and adoption is underway, said Donna Ritson, President of DDR Communications, … [Read More...]
Noshok named one of 2019 Best Employers in Ohio
Noshok has announced that it has recently been named as one of the 2019 Best Employers in Ohio. The company is committed to maintaining a positive and healthy work environment, in which its employees … [Read More...]
Emerson 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program open for applications
Emerson is now accepting applications for its 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program, which rewards students who have potential for leadership and contributions to the engineering … [Read More...]
Festo’s pneumatic robotics meet artificial intelligence
Whether it's grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing — in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the most diverse tasks. In that regard, the human hand, with its … [Read More...]
Emerson to introduce the combined Aventics and Asco lines at Hannover Messe
Emerson will be using the Hannover trade show to introduce its new combined Fluid Control & Pneumatics product offering. The Aventics product brand has been combined with the brands Asco, Tescom … [Read More...]
Bimba to unveil new booth, products at IPPE
Bimba will discuss and demonstrate its solutions specifically designed and developed for food safety and packaging during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), February 12-14, at … [Read More...]
Festo opens new life sciences technology engineering center in Boston area
Festo recently dedicated its new Technology Engineering Center (TEC), located just north of Boston. The TEC is the company’s first engineering center in the United States devoted to the life … [Read More...]
New digitization solutions from Festo advance Rockwell Automation’s IIoT Initiatives
At Automation Fair 2018 this week, Festo will introduce new solutions that advance Rockwell Automation’s data-driven manufacturing and processing initiatives. See Festo at Automation Fair, November … [Read More...]
Festo adds new distributors for western and midwestern regions
Festo announced yesterday that it has added two new distributors. Heitek Automation, Phoenix, will now be distributing the full line of Festo pneumatic and electric automation components and … [Read More...]
Website from Aventics bundles ecommerce and technical expertise into one spot
For Aventics, digitalization presents a major opportunity to create added value for partners and customers. For this reason, the pneumatics specialist has bundled its offerings into one convenient … [Read More...]
Atlas Copco offers new screw vacuum pumps
As the properties and capabilities of glass evolve, the material is seeing use in increasingly diverse applications. This, in turn, is placing greater demands on glass production systems. This … [Read More...]
Firestone demonstrates intelligent air spring sensor
Firestone Industrial Products, a leading manufacturer of advanced air springs with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, has developed a system that helps eliminate vibration in transportation … [Read More...]
Festo acquires component manufacturer Fabco-Air
Festo announced that it has acquired Fabco-Air, Gainesville, Fla., a manufacturer of pneumatic automation components. The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments to support sales growth … [Read More...]
Bimba launches video series on vacuum technology
Bimba has announced production of a series of short videos on vacuum technology to provide basic information about vacuum pumps, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tools, and accessories. Each segment of less … [Read More...]
