Printed circuit board (PCB) with integrated air ducts, valves and sensors
The KUHNKE AirBoard® is an alternative solution to conventional air manifolds. The AirBoard® integrates fluid technology, intelligent control technology and sensors into a highly compact subsystem. Multilayer PCBs are used as the functional basis and carrier of all components. They can be tailored precisely to the specific requirements of each application. Internal coated ducts can be used to sense and control many gases. The KUHNKE FluidBoard® extends the possible applications to fluid media.
The integration of fluid technology and control electronics eliminates costly wiring and piping. Dimensions and weight of the subsystem are drastically reduced by a highly compact design and the strict use of lightweight materials.
The KUHNKE AirBoard® is a suitable solution for a wide range of vacuum and low-pressure applications. For applications, such as SMD pick-and-place machines or paper handling in the printing industry, AirBoard® and FluidBoard® are flexible plug-and-play solutions which can be adapted to any specific set of requirements. Due to their compactness and plain design, they are also an interesting solution for applications in analysis and medical technology.


