New Series QL – Short Stroke Cylinders
Camozzi is pleased to introduce the New Series QL - Short Stroke Cylinders, designed to cover a wide range of application needs, from light duties in packaging or assembly to the demanding requirements of handling components for woodworking. The low weight of the aluminium body and the compact design makes this cylinder range quick and easy to install, even in...
Registration Open for 2022 NFPA Annual Conference
November 9, 2021 — Registration is now open for the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix from February 22-24. This members-only event will offer ample opportunities to network in-person with top fluid power executives as well as enriching presentations from expert speakers covering topics like geopolitical events, executive wellness and retaining employees in...
23 Universities to Compete in 2022 Vehicle Challenge
October 22, 2021 — The 2021-2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is seeing increased interest from both new and returning universities and is off to a promising start. Coinciding with their senior capstone design courses, twenty-three universities have registered to compete in this year-long program. The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is a yearly STEM competition that challenges college engineering students...
ANVER Vacuum Tube Lifter with Pistol Grip Control
ANVER Vacuum Tube Lifter with Pistol Grip Control allows the operator to lift and handle loads with one hand! The ergonomic grip has well positioned controls that allow one person to lift and position the load easily.
NFPA Publishes 2021 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap
August 20, 2021 — A new publication, the 2021 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design, Manufacture and Function of Fluid Power Components and Systems, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website: https://www.nfpa.com/home/industry-stats/NFPA-Technology-Roadmap.htm The purpose of the Roadmap is to provide NFPA member companies and their...
Pneumatic positioning with pulse sensors
The Swedish pneumatics company, Staccato Technologies is releasing a new function for their flexible positioning unit FPU – Support for pulse sensors. Fleming Pedersen Dambo, CEO at Staccato Technologies explains; Our positioning unit is getting very popular in the automation industry, and with users all around the globe, we have great source of input from our various users. One such...
Festo Introduces Its Next Generation Proportional Pressure Regulator
ISLANDIA, NY, July 13, 2021 — Festo recently introduced VPPI, a new family of proportional pressure regulators. Highly dynamic to 30Hz, VPPI offers precise and stable operation in vacuum applications as well as tasks up to a pressure range of 12 bar. Coupled with an IO-Link interface as well as a fieldbus connection for controlling the valves via a...
New EasySwitch HEPA Vac Simplifies the Process of Vacuuming Wet and Dry Materials
EXAIR’s new EasySwitch® HEPA Wet-Dry Vac simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. Utilizing minimal compressed air, the EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum that is ideal for any application - wet, dry, light and heavy. This EasySwitch vacuum uses a HEPA certified filter when vacuuming dry material. With...
Festo BionicSwift 2021
Thanks to a close look at wings in nature, the BionicSwifts are agile, nimble and can even fly loops and tight turns. The five artificial swallows can move in a coordinated and autonomous manner in a defined airspace by interacting with a radio-based indoor GPS (ultra wideband, UWB).
