productFlow and pressure sensors with IO-Link output
Festo has launched two easy-to-use sensors with IO-Link output that enable engineers to check the status of their processes readily and increase production efficiencies.
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newsHelps robot to act naturally
Festo has supplied its ultra-modern fluidic muscles and piezo valve technology to Engineered Arts for use in the fourth generation of its ‘robot actor’, RoboThespian.
productLatest research projects take inspiration from nature
Festo unveiled two new research projects from its Bionic Learning Network at this year’s Hannover Messe trade fair, taking inspiration from nature to provide fresh impetus for automation technology. FreeMotionHandling is an autonomously airborne assistance system with infinite degrees of freedom. The 3D Cocooner combines complex lattice structures with ‘digital fabrication’ using additive manufacturing.
productWhitepaper outlines how software can accelerate design of automation systems
Festo has published a new whitepaper called ‘Saving process costs with software support’.
productOPC-Unified Architecture embedded in valve terminals
Festo has embedded OPC Unified Architecture, an industrial machine-to-machine communication protocol for interoperability, into its valve terminals, enabling plant managers and engineers to realise the benefits of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 principles.
productPneumatics products available globally
Festo now offers more than 2200 pneumatic actuators and drives, valves, sensors and accessories for factory and process automation as part of its ‘blue star’ core product range.
productMulti-carrier system
Festo has introduced its Multi-Carrier-System (MCS),an Industry 4.0-ready linear motor track system, jointly developed with Siemens.
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