Pneumatic motion control has been on the automation scene for decades and doesn’t appear to be heading for the exit ramp any time soon despite advances in technologies such as electric actuation.

Efficient design of pneumatic systems promotes sustainable production, reduces overall costs and increases dynamic characteristics of the machine. The correct choice—and design—of the system is the ...

In 2012, Automation World published an article looking at the decision factors faced when choosing electric or pneumatic actuators. More than a decade later, manufacturing engineers and OEMs still ...