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    An electro-pneumatic pressure regulator setup
    Electropneumatic

    The Benefits of Electro-Pneumatic Control for Pressure Regulators

    Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators can monitor and adjust pressure as desired to ensure optimal pneumatic system performance.
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    Pneumatic control for hydraulic systems benefits hazardous applications such as mining
    Pneumatics

    Pneumatic Control for Hydraulic Systems: Benefits and Applications

    Pneumatics can offer a safe and cost-effective method of controlling hydraulic systems in various applications.
    Brian Rockwell, North American Key Account Manager (left) and Cory Knight, Automation Technical Engineer – Food and Packaging (right), Festo
    Pneumatics

    Pneumatics Provide a Tried-and-True Technology for Robotics

    For robotics applications where speed, force, and weight are important considerations, pneumatics remains a viable technology of choice.
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    Pneumatic cylinders can provide a cost-effective solution for many applications
    Pneumatics

    Pneumatics Will Remain a Relevant Power Transmission Technology

    The many benefits offered by pneumatics as well as their ongoing technological advancement will ensure their continued use in a range of applications.
    ZF
    ZF has produced the first 1,000 units of its CeTrax lite electric drive
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: ZF Sees Growing Demand for Electric Drive Technology

    Initial volume production for the ZF CeTrax lite electric drive was higher than expected with further growth anticipated, VMAC adds digital controls to its underhood air compressor...
    Should You Go with an Oil-Free Compressor?
    Air Compressors

    The Pros and Cons of Oil-Free Air Compressors

    It is important to understand the benefits of using oil-free air compressors, as well as their drawbacks to ensure the right option is selected for a given application.
    MCM Sealing Inc.
    O-Rings manufactured using FFKM elastomer materials
    Seals

    How FFKM Elastomers Benefit Critical Applications

    Use of FFKM elastomer materials in O-Rings, seals and gaskets can meet the chemical resistance and high temperature requirements of heavily regulated industries.
    LexxPluss Inc.
    LexxPlus autonomous mobile robots will be introduced to the U.S. market
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: LexxPluss Bringing Robotic Solutions to U.S.

    LexxPluss is investing in the U.S. robotics market due to growth opportunities it sees in the region, Siemens has acquired the ebm-papst industrial drive business, and more industry...
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    Hydraulics are an important component of excavators and other off-highway machines
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: NFPA Seeks Proposals for Advanced Hydraulics Conference

    The NFPA is seeking session proposals for its new advanced hydraulics conference, Gates is developing solutions to aid data center cooling and more industry news you may hav missed...