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Comparing Electric and Pneumatic Actuators

Ryan Klemetson

February 24, 2025

Electric linear actuators offer multiple advantages over pneumatic devices.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

New Technology for Linear Motion

John Sprovieri

February 1, 2014

Engineers have many options for straight-line motion.

Festo Launches an Online Technical Support Community

January 21, 2014

HAUPPAUGE, NY—Festo has launched an online support community for users of its motion control equipment. Community members can post a question 24/7 or answer an already posted question. Forum topics include pneumatics, electric drives, software, fieldbus, process automation, sensors, vision and standards.

SCHUNK on Automation: The Hidden Potentials of Mechatronic Grippers

May 9, 2012

Pneumatic grippers or mechatronic grippers? That is the question.

Fastening Tools

Are Pneumatic Tools Still Relevant on the Assembly Line?

There’s still a role for pneumatic screwdrivers and nutrunners on the assembly line.

John Sprovieri

July 1, 2007

Although cordless tools and DC electric tools have become popular on assembly lines, there’s still a place for pneumatic screwdrivers and nutrunners.

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