In modern industrial automation, maximum precision and flexibility are the name of the game. Production processes must be efficient, reliable and adaptable in order to meet the increasing demands on quality, costs and productivity. This is where end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) comes into play; it is the solution for automated material transport, assembly, packaging and many other applications.
Festo offers customised solutions for automotive production, whether for classic body manufacture or the future field of electromobility. Our suction spiders – specially developed vacuum pneumatic grippers – handle sheet metal parts quickly and precisely in the press shop and body shop. They ensure stable processes and enable high cycle rates. Ready-to-install systems that seamlessly combine electric and pneumatic actuator technology are used for assembling battery packs and electric motors. The result: reliable, automated processes with high energy efficiency.
Festo offers efficient automation solutions for the food and packaging industry, from sensitive product packaging to logistics. Soft grippers can handle sensitive products such as fruit, poultry or baked goods gently and hygienically in primary packaging processes. In secondary packaging processes, our systems ensure products are precisely grouped and positioned,even with changing formats. In palletising operations, intelligent multiple grippers with low space requirements reliably stack cartons regardless of their shape. Packaging process along the entire line can thus be automated reliably, flexibly and economically.
Festo offers innovative solutions for end-of-arm tooling that are customised to the specific needs of your industry. Discover our comprehensive portfolio and get advice from our experts.
End-of-arm tooling includes all pneumatic grippers and tools that are mounted on a robot hand, on an axis system or a handling system in order to grip, move or process objects.
EOAT solutions and end effectors from Festo are modular, precise and energy-efficient. They can be flexibly adapted to various applications in industrial automation. Festo is your cross-technology partner, from mechanical grippers, whether pneumatic or electric, to vacuum suction cups. Our expertise also covers the complete automation pyramid.
There are pneumatic grippers, electric grippers and vacuum grippers; they are used depending on the material, weight and application.
EOAT makes robots and handling systems versatile and increases efficiency in production, assembly, packaging and logistics by precisely handling workpieces.
Modular grippers can be individually adapted to different workpieces and processes by using flexibly configurable components.
Pneumatic grippers are fast, sturdy and cost-efficient when handling workpieces. They are particularly suitable for high-speed applications in manufacturing and assembly.
Festo optimises the automation of storage and conveyor processes with intelligent pneumatic grippers, vacuum technology and robot peripherals.
EOAT is used in the automotive industry, electronics production, food processing, medical technology and agriculture.
Yes, Festo offers free engineering tools for gripper sizing, vacuum design and pneumatic and electrical calculations.
Festo develops energy-efficient systems that minimise energy consumption (both compressed air and electrical energy) and offer smart control options for resource-saving production.