AutomationDirect announces the release of a new White Paper, “Basic Pneumatic Circuits”, which discusses common pneumatic circuits that can be used alone or as building blocks in larger pneumatics ...

"Basic Pneumatic Schematics and Circuit Design" provides an overview of different common pneumatic schematic symbols, including air treatment symbols; pressure, flow, and direction valve symbols; and ...

Pneumatics looks at the use of compressed air to create a circuit. A pneumatic circuit is made up of an input, process, and output. Pneumatics are used in everyday life for example compressed air is ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics is designed to create flexible, adaptable devices capable of safe interaction with humans and delicate objects. This field has captivated researchers and engineers ...

One of the key developments associated with the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 is the expanding use of sensors throughout automation systems, including ...

Improve traditional pneumatic circuits by enabling your components to digitally collect and transmit operational data. Advances in smart technology allow manufacturers to connect pneumatic systems to ...

A research team develops 3D-printed pneumatic logic modules that control the movements of soft robots using only air pressure. These modules enable logical switching of the air flow and can thus ...

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 ...

A device containing a pneumatic logic circuit made from 21 microfluidic valves could be used as a new type of air-powered computer that does not require any electronic components. The device could ...