The Festo Motion Terminal VTEM is said to represent the advent of digital, proportional pneumatics run by software, not hardware. Users employ apps displayed on a PLC or personal computer {and soon on tablets and smartphones) to control a multitude of functions with the push of a button, without having to modify hardware. The motion terminal eliminates the need for over SO mechanical components on the machine that are part of running a typical pneumatic automation setup.
The VTEM system combines new developments in low-energy piezo technology, control software and stroke and pressure sensors incorporated into the on-board valves to deliver a host of benefits: Increased productivity with the highest level of standardization, shorter cycle times, reduced energy consumption, less system downtime and lower maintenance and spare parts expense.
Its self-regulating motion apps are constantly adjusting for factors like increasing wear of machine parts and can keep multiple actuators perfectly synchronized.
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