Timmer GmbH, a manufacturer of pneumatic, vacuum and fluid-handling products based in Neuenkirchen, Germany, has revamped and expanded its vacuum-lifting product portfolio and rebranded it as the timLIFT family. According to company officials, the new timLIFT designs are significantly more ergonomic and quieter than previous versions. Three model ranges include: • quickLIFT — for one-hand […]
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Smart pneumatics: Gateway to higher efficiency, productivity
Open and flexible IIoT systems can pinpoint leaks and faults, reduce downtime, increase throughput and, ultimately, improve the bottom line. Contributed by Nils Beckmann, Product Marketing Manager IIoT Integration • Emerson From food and beverage processing to packaged goods and factory automation, manufacturing facilities are turning to smart pneumatics for improved energy efficiency. In compressed air […]
Productivity Master embodies digital manufacturing
Last year when it became clear that in-person trade shows were not possible, Festo built its own stand for organizing virtual exhibitions and virtual customer meetings. “One of the most valuable exhibits is the Productivity Master, which helps customers deal with the global challenges of today,” said company spokesman Christopher Haug. It will be at […]
How to turn data into useful information
In a preview of their offerings at this year’s digital Hannover Fair, scheduled for April 12 to 16, Emerson takes a pragmatic look at today’s IoT landscape and discusses a number of new edge computing and analytics products that help manufacturers turn data into actionable insights. “We are 30 years into the concept of ‘big […]
Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve
Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. 10,738,904 to Clippard’s new Eclipse proportional valve. The Patent, “Flow Control Valve Using Ceramic Valve Members,” will expire in 2040. U.S. Patent No. 10,738,904 covers “a flow control valve that uses two ceramic members having conforming surfaces […]
Pneumatic valves sort diamonds quickly and gently
Diamond cutting is a task for human beings. The cutting must be carried out by a perfectly trained specialist, because — no matter how flawless the gemstones may be — an incorrectly placed cut will ruin everything. Even with perfect color and purity, the wrong cut can significantly reduce the value, which is why good […]
Parker’s Pneumatic Division releases PCH Network Portal
Parker Hannifin’s Pneumatic Division, as part of its global focus on factory automation, announced the release of a revolutionary network portal, The PCH Network Portal. The PCH Network Portal provides the opportunity to minimize machine costs, shorten start-up time and offers built in features to help reduce end user downtime in factory environments. The PCH […]
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 programming, the first four of which will be LEGO themed. In the Nanaimo Science LEGO robotics program, children work with complex LEGO kits and […]
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 management system for the manufacturing processes of the devices audited according to ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 by an independent third party. In June, TÜV SÜD confirmed the […]
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 nationwide. Michelle joins Vanair with 25 years of Automotive and Fleet experience, holding positions as Sales Representative, Fleet Manager, and Comptroller. She comes to Vanair from a leadership […]
