A move to more intelligent pneumatics: Increasing demands from machine users for pneumatic systems to integrate with other components and systems has seen a trend towards more 'intelligent' pneumatic systems

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Pneumatic systems today need to be easy to use and are also becoming increasingly intelligent to meet the demands from end users for motion, gripping and handling tasks, says Bosch Rexroth. "Today's pneumatic systems must fulfil two seemingly contrary requirements," said Peter Saffe of Bosch Rexroth. "Increasing complexity on the one hand, and ease of use on the other." The increasing trend towards control via bus systems requires the use of intelligent, modular and compact pneumatic valves.