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title: "How energy-efficient are electromechanical actuators in continuous operation?"
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Electromechanical actuators are generally very energy-efficient because they have no continuous energy consumption in standby mode. Unlike hydraulic or pneumatic systems, which must be kept pressurized continuously, they only consume energy when motion is executed.

https://youtu.be/LSmOHN2DNfQ

## Videos

### Elektromechanische Antriebe von ZIMM: Alternative zu Hydraulik und Pneumatik

In this video, viewers will explore the advantages of ZIMM's electromechanical actuators as an energy-efficient alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, highlighting their operational efficiency and energy consumption patterns.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSmOHN2DNfQ)