Pneumatics
Low-cost pneumatic valve terminals and digital I/O modules (19/04/2012)
Festo has introduced a range of low-cost modular pneumatic valves, together with a complementary digital I/O modules for its CPX automation platform.
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Research offers examples of VSD compressor energy savings (27/03/2012)
Research carried out by compressed air equipment manufacturer, Atlas Copco, claims that UK industry could save over 16.5 million kWh* of energy in 2012 as a result of using its energy efficient variable speed drive (VSD) compressors.
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Pneumatics – ensuring sustainability in plant automation (24/10/2011)
There is always potential for further efficiency gains through the optimised use of energy, especially in large production facilities, says Festo. Suzanne Gill reports from an Audi plant in Hungary.
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Taking a look through Festo’s crystal ball 13/09/2011
Dr Ansgar Kriwet, a member of the Festo management board, region and sales Europe, has offered his vision of the future of global automation, and the role that Festo hopes to play.
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Pneumatic networks still use the bus 09/08/2011
In 2010, the global market for pneumatic valve blocks increased 18.4% to reach $861.5 million, which represented over 1 billion blocks. Almost half of these products included a facility to be networked. However, according to the latest market report from IMS Research, for every valve block networked with an Ethernet based protocol, nine were networked with a fieldbus.
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More elegant valve terminal protection 31/05/2011
Festo has reduced the cost of installing its valve terminals with the introduction of a protective hood that, in many applications, can eliminate the need for a control cabinet.
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Safeguarding the operation of process control valves 31/03/2011
A high-integrity pressure regulator, designed for use with pneumatic control systems used for valve actuation in the oil, gas and other processing industries, has been introduced by Midland-ACS.
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Dual-redundant pressure regulator safeguards operation of process control valves 08/03/2011
Midland-ACS has introduced a high-integrity pressure regulator for use with pneumatic control systems used for valve actuation in the oil, gas and other processing industries.
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Valve terminal system has integrated IO Link interface 28/07/2009
The introduction of IO Link interface technology to pneumatics will likely make commissioning and maintenance easier—and provide expanded diagnostic possibilities as well. To support this open communication standard, Rexroth has integrated the IO Link interface into its popular LS04 valve terminal system.
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For Festo, Nature Shows the Way 18/05/2009
The most eye-catching display in the Festo stand at Hannover Fair were bionic ‘penguins’ swimming in a large tank and flying gracefully overhead. Taking their inspiration from nature, Festo’s engineers once again entertained the crowds with some serious motion control systems.
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