Pneumatics-Related Blog Posts & Recent News

Henry Bessemer – The Bessemer Process

Henry Bessemer, “Meyer’s Encyclopedia,” published 1906 In our new Manufacturing Disruption series, we highlight groundbreakers past and present who have made scientific and engineering breakthroughs that affect manufacturing. The Bessemer Process Although many inventors see the realization of their hard work before their death, Henry Bessemer only saw the tip of the iceberg he helped … Continued

The Halfway Point

According to the calendar, our student team has reached the halfway point – Gate 3 – on their pneumatic lab capstone project. That halfway point is a big one for Purdue Polytechnic Institute capstone teams. Our team joined 30 other capstone groups in the Purdue Memorial Union last week. Each team presented a poster that … Continued

Pneumatics: Power and Safety Behind Modern Thrill Rides

The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari in Jackson, New Jersey, propels riders up a 456-foot-high hill, reaching 128 mph in 3.5 seconds. Built in 2005, it was the tallest and fastest steel coaster in the world until 2010, when Ferrari World Abu Dhabi debuted its Formula Rossa coaster, setting … Continued

Pneumatic Lab Team Takes to the Sky

Helping students put pneumatics theory into practice

“That’s great…in theory.” We’ve all heard it – the insinuation that an idea is flawed because there doesn’t seem to be a real-life example of success. Companies like Proportion-Air, which offer only a few product series that can be customized for a wide range of applications, are always looking for people who push the limits … Continued

Best in (Trade) Show

Perhaps you saw one of our team members this week? Our field market experts and engineers were on the road, visiting customers at trade shows, showing off some of our products and handing out free TVs. Well, just one TV, but that’s one more than we give out in a normal week. Two of our … Continued

Microfluidic Applications and Real-World Consumer Benefits

Do a quick web search for “microfluidics” and you’ll find information from scientific journals and specialized organizations, all discussing in-depth microfluidic applications without much explanation on what the phrase entails. It’s a challenging concept to grasp, especially considering its real-world applications aren’t as visible as other methods of production. To understand where microfluidics have been … Continued