Select the optimal motion technology for your application: electric...pneumatic?

News May 8, 2023

Join us on Thursday, June 1 at 11 a.m. for the webinar on "Selecting the optimal motion technology for your application: electric...pneumatic?".

Regularly, even experienced designers are still surprised by the latest developments in drive technology.

Although linear motions in machines are usually realized with standard pneumatic or electric drives, other technologies are available that can be considered. For example, while the latest pneumatic technology now offers functionalities traditionally associated with servo-electric drives, point-to-point electric drives are also becoming increasingly cost-effective and can thus replace simple movements traditionally performed by pneumatic cylinders.

As the industrial landscape becomes more complex with new servo and digital pneumatic technologies, making the right choice can be challenging. However, a look at optimal performance, cost and energy efficiency can make the choice easier.

This webinar will explain the available technologies and, using a machine design example, explain the most efficient use of these technlogies. With this, you can arrive at an optimal design and thus avoid expensive re-engineering.

The following technologies will be covered in this webinar:

Traditional pneumatics - point-to-point
Servo pneumatics - pneumatic positioning
Digital pneumatics - controlled pneumatic motion
End-to-end electric - electric positioning
Servoelectric - interpolated motion

The 45-minute session will conclude with a question-and-answer session where participants can ask questions and get advice.

This webinar is ideal for OEM design engineers who want to develop modern, energy-efficient and cost-optimized machines using the latest technologies.

Meet our presenter!

Johan Adriaens has more than 30 years of experience in industrial automation. He has extensive knowledge of servo drive technology and electrical automation application solutions, starting as a hands-on project engineer with software writing, commissioning and project management to his current role as product manager.