The digital-pneumatic VTEM Motion Terminal lowers OEM supply chain costs and helps OEMs bring new machines and products to market faster. (Festo Tissue World Miami 2018 Booth # C-360)

Festo introduces to the paper converting industry at Tissue World Miami 2018, Miami Beach Convention Center, March 21-23, the VTEM Motion Terminal, the worlds first cyber-physical pneumatic-motion control system and several other new products. (Festo Tissue World Miami 2018 Booth # C-360)

The VTEMs first-of-its-kind intelligent valves change functionality based on various combinations of downloadable motion applications. A single intelligent valve can replace 50 different components. The VTEM platform is modular and reconfigurable - thereby meeting two important criteria for systems based on Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

The capabilities of the VTEM Motion Terminal enable:

Faster time to market for machine builders
Fewer components to be sourced and maintained
Faster installation and setup
Greater machine flexibility
Better energy efficiency
Higher machine utilization
Reuse and reconfiguration as conditions evolve
Motion apps seamlessly integrate computational algorithms with intelligent valves
Thanks to downloadable motion apps, one intelligent valve within the VTEM valve terminal can replicate traditional valve functions, including 2/2, 3/2, 4/2 or 4/3 way as well as proportional technology and servo-pneumatic functions. Flexible intelligent valves can also implement preset travel time, reduce costs by operating actuators with minimum pressure, and detect leaks for faster fault detection and less downtime.

Since changing parameters in this cyber-physical system doesnt require a change in hardware, adaptation costs are kept within tight margins, even when changes are made after installation. The VTEM is offered in either four-valve or eight-valve platforms.

Ten motion apps are in the initial release with an additional 40 planned. Each app makes parameterization of a function faster and easier than current setup times. The apps in the first release provide the following functionalities:

Directional control simulating the functions of the most utilized valves
Proportional directional control valve
Soft stop
Proportional pressure regulation
Model-based proportional pressure regulation
Eco drive
Selectable pressure level
Leakage diagnostics
Supply and exhaust air flow control
Presetting travel time
"The VTEM is more than a one-to-one substitution of physical for cyber-based control," said Mark Schuster, Festo Industry Segment Manager, Printing, Paper, and Converting. "The VTEM Motion Terminals capabilities cost effectively move pneumatics in the paper converting industry into areas such as servo pneumatics and servo electrics as well as Industry 4.0 and IIoT." The VTEM is a Rockwell Automation Encompass referenced product.

Additional Festo 2018 Tissue World introductions
Festo presents to the paper converting industry the EMCA, a compact, affordable integrated positioning drive optimized for automated format setting on paper converting machines and conveyor systems. These positioning drives operate within most communication architectures, including EtherNet IP. The EMCA is available for fast shipping, lowering inventory requirements, and features quick and easy commissioning as well as world class Festo quality construction and global support.

The CTEU-EP universal interface module from Festo makes EtherNet/IP and Profinet connectivity low cost and plug and play for IO-Link devices and Festo valve terminals. For maximum flexibility, OEMs can cost effectively integrate IO-Link devices such as pressure and flow sensors, RFID readers, light stacks, and valve terminals. With a splitter, two-valve terminals can be served. The CTEU-EP is Open Device Vendors Association (ODVA) conformant and is a Rockwell Automation Encompass referenced product.

Festo showcases at Tissue World its comprehensive air preparation systems for lower energy usage and fewer operational issues over the life of the system. Additionally, booth personnel will detail for show attendees the operating advantages of the new MSE6-E2M intelligent service unit that automatically detects leaks and also shuts off the air supply to a machine when in standby mode, both of which contribute to lower energy consumption.

Festo features its expanded line of intelligent process automation valve terminals and the companys Stars of Automation program that guarantees 24-hour shipment of core products. Guaranteed fast shipment across the globe from regionally based distribution centers lowers overhead as fewer replacement components must be carried in inventory. This program also simplifies and speeds up ordering and rationalizes components, reducing time to market for OEMs.

Dont miss the VTEM display and these other innovations at Tissue World Miami 2018 - Festo Booth # C-360.

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About Festo
Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For more than 40 years, Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment.