Controlled Pneumatics

Innovation

Mass flow controllers for efficient gas control

Mass flow controllers (MFC) are crucial for precise and stable control of gas flows – regardless of pressure and other external influencing variables. They are essential in semiconductor manufacturing and medical technology in particular. But what measuring principles exist? What advantages do vacuum technologies offer? And what trends will drive the future? Werner Alber, an expert in mass flow control at Festo, will provide practical insights into current developments, innovative technologies and proven approaches to process optimization.

Innovation

Efficient pressure and flow regulators

Pressure and flow rate are key parameters in pneumatic automation. While pressure refers to the force with which the compressed air acts on components, flow rate determines the speed at which pneumatic actuators move. But how can these variables be optimally regulated? And which new technologies enable efficient, precise, and intelligent control? Ulrich Sixt, expert for controlled pneumatics at Festo, answers these questions. In this interview, he talks about the importance of pressure and flow control, modern solutions for precise control, and the benefits of intelligent control loops in automation.

Highlights

Controlled Pneumatics: New possibilities

Pressure, flow and movement can now be controlled very precisely – and exactly with the energy required. Controlled Pneumatics, the combination of proportional technology, sensor technology and control algorithms, not only improves automation processes that are already known – It also opens up new possibilities, especially in the area of pressure and flow. Also in play: Piezo valves that allow for very precise control.