

Individualist among packagers
Transnova-Ruf stands out from competi-
tors with its design-to-order concept.
Proportional valves from Festo contribute
to this individuality.
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A stitch in time
Thanks to compact solenoid valves VUVG,
the new automatic eyelet buttonholer from
Dürkopp Adler can create a buttonhole in
just under four seconds.
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The cleanroom
Cleanliness with a capital C: the valve
terminal and stainless steel component
solution used by ROTAN ensures
operational reliability and a long
service life.
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100 metres below ground
At CERN, the world’s largest particle
physics laboratory, the valve terminal
VTSA controls the analysis processes of
the air in the inner experimentation and
cavern space of the CMS detector. 16
Integrated learning
spaces
The training factory at the Scharnhausen
Technology Plant bridges the gap
between practical learning in the work-
place and theoretical learning in the
training centre.
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Creating flexibility
The eight phases of the Productivity
Circle: Festo software tools deliver greater
productivity.
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Impulse
Unique application location
for valve terminal VTSA.
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Synergies
All sewn up
with
solenoid valve VUVG.
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2.2016
trends in automation
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