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Festo Introduces Digital Closed-Loop Pneumatic Control

Gary Mintchell

Precise proportional pressure control also conserves gases used in food and beverage, chemical, and semiconductor processing applications. Controlled Pneumatic systems are composed of digitally controlled proportional pressure regulators, sensors, high-speed communications, and control algorithms.

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Autonomous vehicle sensors don’t have to be a drag, find researchers

Robotics Business Review

While most research has focused on control algorithms to heighten autonomous vehicle safety, less attention has been directed at improving aerodynamic performance, which is essential for lowering energy consumption and extending driving range.

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WAGO introduces IEEE 1547-2018 compliant controller

Design World

The new Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Controller from WAGO is a library function block with a control algorithm for voltage, frequency, and reactive power control. To ensure a reliable power system, the DER connection to the grid requires communication between the energy source and the operator.

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Festo introduces VTEP proportional valve terminal for precision control in industrial applications

Automation Mag

Each valve contains an integrated pressure-temperature sensor, an airflow control algorithm, and four digitally controlled 2/2 piezoelectric cartridges. The cartridges are arranged in a bridge circuit, allowing two independent channels to be controlled by a single valve.

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Festo Develops a New Solution for Automating EV Battery Manufacturing

Gary Mintchell

Controlled Pneumatics is the next stage in the evolution of pneumatic solutions for the 21st century. Controlled Pneumatics solutions combine high-speed, long-life, and energy-efficient piezo-electric valve cartridges with sensors and control algorithms into a single smart unit.

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Optimizing DC Motor Control with PowerFlex DC Drives

DO Supply

Features of PowerFlex DC Drives that help in Optimizing DC Motor Control Adaptive Control Algorithms PowerFlex DC drives’ adaptive control algorithms are essential for maximizing motor performance since they allow them to dynamically adapt to changing load situations.

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Modern Solutions for Legacy Systems: Exploring the 1336 PLUS II

DO Supply

to 448 kW) and three input voltage ranges: 200 to 240V AC, 380 to 480V AC, and 500 to 600V AC, this AC drive series helps provide an exclusive solution for precise motor speed control in different industrial applications, including material handling, smart conveyors, pumps, machine spindles, and fans. to 600 Hp (0.37 to 125 Hp/0.37