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Festo’s integration of piezoelectric technology

Jan. 15, 2025
Controlled Pneumatics simplify machine setup and improve flexibility

Festo Corp.'s Controlled Pneumatics line, integrating piezoelectric technology, represents a leap forward in pneumatic control for industrial machinery. These systems combine proportional pressure regulators, sensors, high-speed communications and control algorithms in a closed-loop architecture, Power & Motion reported, delivering unprecedented precision and efficiency.

A cornerstone of this innovation is Festo’s piezoelectric valves, which use a ceramic bender to modulate airflow based on applied voltage, enabling precise and proportional control of pressure and flow. This energy-efficient technology not only reduces electricity consumption by 95% compared to solenoid valves but also extends system longevity due to minimal heat generation and wear.

For controls engineers, these advantages align with growing priorities in sustainability, compact system design and operational efficiency, particularly in applications requiring space constraints or dynamic adjustments. Learn more about why this matters for OEMs in the full article from Power & Motion.

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