Festo, Hauppage, N.Y., has launched a new mobile app with features that allow fast delivery of parts and lower cost inventory. The new Mobile App delivers quick and easy access to Festo’s FAST Catalog of industrial automation components that are available for shipping on either the same day an order is placed, in three days, […]
Nearly 200 students learn fluid power at annual event
Each year, hundreds of middle school students are actively engaged in learning about fluid power during the NFPA Fluid Power Challenge, a competition that challenges kids to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. The latest challenge was held at Macomb Community College in Detroit. Sponsored by Master Pneumatic, this year’s event included nearly 170 […]
AutomationDirect adds compact extruded body cylinders
The NITRA Pneumatics H-Series compact extruded-body cylinders are offered in bore sizes from 12 to 100 mm and stroke lengths from 5 to 100 mm to meet a broad range of limited-space applications. The high-quality cylinder bodies and end caps are constructed of hard anodized extruded aluminum and are factory lubricated for optimum performance and […]
ASCO introduces integrated automation solutions with ready-to-install pneumatic assemblies
ASCO has introduced ASCO Numatics Integrated Automation Solutions—customized assemblies of best-in-class electrical and pneumatic components designed to meet specific customer needs. “Leveraging ASCO’s 127 years of expertise, our customized integrated solutions offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the convenience and cost savings of engineered, pre-assembled, tested, and ready-to-install pneumatics packages,” said Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive […]
Pneumatic technologies ensure safe packaging applications
By Erl Campbell, Food and Beverage Key Account Manager, Aventics The widespread use of pneumatics technology for packaging machines—to drive motion and actuate machine sequences—has garnered more interest by machine designers and end users as to how pneumatics can improve safety and safe operating functionality in their equipment. This increased interest is due, in part, to the […]
Pneumatic valve reduces compressed air waste
A new pneumatic valve on the market this month proposes to save users up to 30% in compressed air compared to traditional directional control valves. A unique spool configuration and on-board microelectronics help achieve this savings by recycling compressed air. (See a video about this valve here.) Launched by Nexmatix, based in St. Louis, the […]
FIPA announces Varioflex bellows suction cups for material handling and packaging automation
FIPA Inc. launched its Varioflex bellows suction cups for material handling and packaging automation applications. Made of oil-, ozone-, and wear-resistant polyurethane composite material, FIPA’s SP-BX Series Varioflex bellows suction cups feature a dimensionally stable body (60° shore) that prevents buckling over a broad range of shear forces, and a soft, extremely low-marking sealing lip […]
NOSHOK appoints new sales and product managers
NOSHOK is pleased to announce the addition of a new key team member, Jim Hansen, who has taken on the role of Midwest Regional Sales Manager effective immediately. Hansen brings over 20 years of professional sales experience with flow, level, pressure, temperature, and wireless instrumentation to NOSHOK, along with extensive process control and automation knowledge. […]
ROSS Controls expands with Canadian location
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich., is pleased to announce the opening of ROSS Canada. Located in Barrie, Ontario, ROSS Canada will support the growing customer base from coast to coast and will bring a stronger presence to the Canadian market. According to Scott Hilt, Marketing Manager, North America, “To start, ROSS Canada will have inventory and […]
NITRA pneumatic precision regulators available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatic parts now includes a wide range of pneumatic precision regulators designed for applications such as control and analysis instrumentation, medical equipment actuation, web tensioning, high-grade paint booths and drink process machines. NITRA BR and BFR Series Regulators are designed for use in systems that require clean, accurate instrument air. Starting […]
