Compressed air is a mainstay in many industries.
In 2025, rising energy costs and efficiency requirements are driving companies to invest in modern solutions. Find out which trends in compressed air technology will be the most important in the coming months.
Energy efficiency of compressors
Rising electricity prices are causing companies to turn their attention to energy savings in compressors. The most important solutions in 2025 are:
- Variable-speed screw compressors,
- energy measurement and analysis systems,
- materials to improve cooling and reduce energy loss.
2. digitalisation and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Thanks to digitalisation, compressors gain functions such as:
- remote monitoring of operating parameters,
- a predictive service based on data analysis,
- integration with ERP and MES systems.
This allows facilities to avoid compressor failure and better plan production costs.
3. Sustainability and energy recovery
Modern compressed air systems increasingly fit in with ESG objectives. Trends include:
- heat recovery from compressors for heating water or halls,
- plant upgrades to eliminate losses,
- compressors with a higher energy efficiency class.
4. automation and management of the compressor fleet
In plants where several machines are in operation, the following are becoming popular intelligent control systems, which:
- run the compressors according to demand,
- distribute the load among the machines,
- eliminate unnecessary energy losses.
5. the quality of the compressed air
In the food, pharmaceutical or electronics industry, it is crucial to compressed air purity. Growing in popularity:
- oil-free compressors,
- high-grade air filters,
- refrigerated dehumidifiers and adsorption
6. Predictive compressor service
Instead of 'calendar' reviews, there is an increasing use of online diagnostics.
New technologies make it possible:
- monitor oil and filter condition,
- analyse bearing vibration and temperature,
- plan the service at the most optimal time.
7 Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence
In 2025, compressed air becomes part of the digital factory. With Industry 4.0, it is possible:
- full connection of compressors to plant automation,
- Big Data analysis to optimise costs,
- Using AI to predict compressed air demand.
Summary
Trends in compressed air technologies in 2025 show that the following are becoming key: energy efficiency, digitalisation, automation and air quality. Companies investing in modern solutions gain not only lower costs, but also reliability and a competitive advantage.
If you would like to find out more about the opportunities for upgrading and compressor service, get in touch with our Marani team - we'll help you find a solution tailored to your needs.