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Rid your packaging lines of UKTs (Unnecessary Knob Twisters)
Follow these five steps to prevent tampering and ensure effective and correct process adjustments for pneumatic components. Steve Bain, Industry … [Read More...] about Rid your packaging lines of UKTs (Unnecessary Knob Twisters)
Industry News
Are pneumatic technologies at risk of becoming obsolete?
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending Pack Expo in Las Vegas for the first time in about five years. I’ve always enjoyed that show, seeing all the packaging machinery and conveyors operating, … [Read More...] about Are pneumatic technologies at risk of becoming obsolete?
ControlAir announces new electro-pneumatic vacuum regulator
ControlAir today announced the introduction of the new Type 1005V Electronic Vacuum Regulator. It is the first electronic vacuum regulator offered by ControlAir. The Type 1005V Electronic Vacuum … [Read More...] about ControlAir announces new electro-pneumatic vacuum regulator
Finding energy efficiency in the cloud
Every manufacturer using compressed air shares the challenge of keeping compressed air systems running efficiently and reliably. Depending on the industry, the compressed air system accounts for … [Read More...] about Finding energy efficiency in the cloud
VMAC welcomes new Director of Engineering
VMAC has announced that Jamie McPherson is the company's new Director of Engineering. An accomplished leader with experience in industrial manufacturing and design engineering, McPherson will lead … [Read More...] about VMAC welcomes new Director of Engineering
Emerson’s new IO-Link master saves costs and future-proofs air systems
Emerson has introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the Aventics Series G3 Fieldbus platform. The G3 … [Read More...] about Emerson’s new IO-Link master saves costs and future-proofs air systems
ControlAir announces new electro-pneumatic pressure regulators series
ControlAir today announced the introduction of the new Type 1000P Electro-Pneumatic Pressure Regulator Series. The Electro-Pneumatic Series consists of the Type 1000P Precision Pressure Regulator, … [Read More...] about ControlAir announces new electro-pneumatic pressure regulators series
Emerson to showcase Floor to Cloud solutions at Pack Expo 2023
Emerson will exhibit its Floor to Cloud packaging solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas, September 11-13, 2023. As the future of automation, Floor to Cloud solutions empower smarter packaging lines and … [Read More...] about Emerson to showcase Floor to Cloud solutions at Pack Expo 2023
Norgren to exhibit motion control solutions at PACK EXPO
Norgren will present its latest pneumatic, electric, and vacuum offerings at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (September 11 - 13) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Norgren will showcase an exciting new … [Read More...] about Norgren to exhibit motion control solutions at PACK EXPO
Festo’s Automation Platform integrates electric and pneumatic motion solutions
With the recent introduction of its distributed I/O solution CPX-AP-A, along with its established CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O, Festo now offers a range of electric and pneumatic automation solutions … [Read More...] about Festo’s Automation Platform integrates electric and pneumatic motion solutions
These new flexible, modular, high-pressure air compressors are gas-tight
Sauer Compressors offers a new series of high-pressure compressors for industrial applications. The Sauer Orkan series is now available in the first four standard types. They are suitable for the … [Read More...] about These new flexible, modular, high-pressure air compressors are gas-tight
Closed-loop feedback opens up possibilities
Manufacturers across all industries seek ways to electrify, digitize, and automate their systems to decrease costs and increase efficiency. Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators and valves enable such … [Read More...] about Closed-loop feedback opens up possibilities
Elgi announces energy-saving dryers at the 2023 AICD conference
Elgi North America will introduce the AR Premium Series Energy Saving Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers at the annual Association of Independent Compressor Distributors (AICD) conference in Grapevine, … [Read More...] about Elgi announces energy-saving dryers at the 2023 AICD conference
Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Compressed air quality is crucial for aerospace manufacturing, as aircraft components and tools must be of the highest quality and precision. This demanding standard for component quality urges … [Read More...] about Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Festo Didactic’s digital portal allows individualized learning experiences
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality … [Read More...] about Festo Didactic’s digital portal allows individualized learning experiences
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 registration open
Registration for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023, set for September 11–13, at Las Vegas Convention Center opens today. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the show is … [Read More...] about Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 registration open
