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From granule to long distance runner
Festo produces 90 per cent of its tubing
in the Czech city of Ceská Lípa. Here, small
granules are transformed into 50 metre
long tubes in advanced production
processes.
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Compact class
Kiefel uses one way flow control valves in
its plants for the production of infusion
bags. The valves reduce the installation
space required by over 50%.
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Put to the test
Laboratory automation: precise handling
systems handle and transport highly
sensitive samples and fluids.
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Impulse
Put to the test:
precise handling systems.
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Synergies
Mini planar surface gantry:
test system for mobile devices.
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Compact precision
The mini planar surface gantry plays to
its strengths in the mobile device test
platform developed by Finnish equipment
manufacturer PKC.
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Staying on track
The current generation of machines from
AuE Kassel GmbH adjusts the track and
camber on new cars fully automatically in
less than 60 seconds. Festo components
guarantee precision and speed.
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trends in automation
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