German vacuum specialist Leybold, founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments as it celebrates its 175th anniversary. Leyboldβs core competencies include developing and manufacturing standardized, individual solutions for vacuum generation and process gas conveying, as well as customer-specific vacuum systems. The vacuum pioneerβs components, systems, and […]
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Norwegian fisheries rely on liquid ring vacuum pumps for packaging
Norway has a long tradition of catching and processing fish. The country ranks second in the world for exports behind China. To ensure the high quality of their freshly caught products, Norwegians pay particular attention to an unbroken cold chain. One company that contributes to a high level of food safety is Atlantic Styro. Based […]
Pack Expo Chicago is ready for record numbers
The worldβs largest packaging and processing show returns to Chicagoβs McCormick Place November 3-6. Pack Expo International, scheduled for Nov. 3β6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, is set to be the largest packaging and processing show worldwide for 2024. According to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the industry’s growth underscores the need […]
Emerson adds Afag feeding and handling solutions to its Aventics portfolio
Afag is now officially part of Emerson. As a result, Afag’s feeding and handling solutions will be integrated into Emersonβs automation portfolio. Starting October 15, 2024, all content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the Aventics brand. The Aventics brand is globally recognized for its innovation and […]
New pneumatic robotic tool changers from SMW Autoblok
SMW Autoblok just launched a new line of quick-change, pneumatic robotic tool changers that can be combined with various pneumatic grippers and C40 inductive couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. With these new products, grippers, tools, and other end effectors can be changed quickly to increase cycle time and productivity and are effectively […]
Proportion-Air holds grand opening for new building
Electro-pneumatic pressure regulation and flow control manufacturer Proportion-Air recently celebrated the completion of its new facility in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with a grand opening event last month. The event brought visitors from the community to see the companyβs new 12,000 square foot building, which houses research and development, marketing and sales, and administration functions. Attendees […]
Switching to auto-teach sensing saves time
Sometimes, the smallest change makes the biggest impact. Hereβs why one machine builder no longer adjusts proximity switches on pneumatic actuators. Proximity switches are used to monitor and control the position of pneumatic actuators. They include sensors that detect the presence or absence of an object within a specified range without making physical contact with […]
Cloud-based data prevents compressed air system downtime
Industry 4.0 aims to increase efficiency, productivity, quality, and sustainability while optimizing supply chains and workforces. It sounds like a tall order, but as more manufacturers adopt the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), edge devices, and cloud-based technologies, the more such efforts are realized. Of course, one of the fundamental challenges is extracting and leveraging […]
Emerson releases new pressure valves for high-precision manufacturing
Emerson recently announced its new Aventics Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are designed to deliver highly accurate, electronic proportional pressure control and provide the flexibility needed to support sophisticated pneumatic control engineering applications. Data acquisition software (DaS) software included with Series 625 […]
Clippard releases new NPV-7 long stroke pinch valves
Clippardβs high flow pinch valve provides the same functionality as the standard series but with the added benefits of a longer stroke. This makes it suitable for applications that require greater flow or those that use viscous or particulate-laden media. As with all Clippard pinch valves, each valve comes pre-installed with 12 in. (30 cm) […]
