Despite being an essential component of pneumatically driven systems used in a diverse range of industrial applications, standard pneumatic valves increasingly have been perceived to be commodity products. However, the latest highly evolved designs incorporate a number of innovative features that are able to offer benefits in many, often specialised, industrial applications. While these developments may at first seem relatively small, they can significantly improve the performance, efficiency and service life of industrial equipment. Additionally, the way in which the valves are controlled has also been considerably developed, increasing efficiency and enabling engineers to automate processes. With new technology increasingly placing higher demands on components, operating at higher pressures and faster speeds, the latest valves have been designed to offer performance levels that far exceed traditional designs. Furthermore, these valves are also extremely energy efficient, capable of operating on 20 percent less power than conventional models. This is particularly beneficial with reduced energy consumption now a major concern for plant managers, both in terms of environmental awareness and cost management. Together, these features are resulting in significant improvements to productivity and efficiency in a range of industrial processes. With a diverse new generation of valves now available, designed to offer benefits in specific environments, there really is a pneumatic valve for every application.