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Kyntronics, a Solon, Ohio-based provider of hybrid actuation and servo power solutions, has released its Press Application Playbook, a new technical actuation guide covering industry trends, common application challenges, and different actuation technologies for press and forming applications.
The playbook is designed as an educational guide to help engineers, OEMs, system integrators, and end users better understand the strengths and limitations of various actuator technologies commonly used in press applications. It addresses the increasing need for precision, reliability, energy efficiency, and flexibility in modern press systems, while also accounting for long-term maintenance and lifecycle considerations.
Content within the playbook includes an overview of common press types and their actuation requirements, side-by-side comparisons of hydraulic, electromechanical, pneumatic, air-over-oil, and hybrid technologies, best practices for selecting actuators for presses, and real-world pressing success stories highlighting hybrid actuation.
In addition to technology comparisons, the playbook explores broader industry trends influencing press design, including the growing demand for programmable systems, data-driven process validation, and connectivity aligned with Industry 4.0 initiatives.
The Press Application Playbook is available for download on the Kyntronics website and is supported by ongoing educational content, application examples, and expert insights related to press actuation and system design.