This transformation becomes particularly clear in day-to-day operations: model cycles are shortening while complexity is constantly increasing. Engineering phases are under significant time pressure, while technical requirements and integration efforts continue to grow. Production systems must be designed consistently worldwide and operate reliably across multiple locations.
At the same time, safety requirements are getting stricter as the demand for is intensifying. Functional safety must not be treated as an afterthought; it must be an integral part of high-performance system architectures from the outset.
And yet one thing remains constant: production cannot stop. OEE, TCO and system availability are not abstract metrics – they determine efficiency and competitiveness every single day.
That is why we develop production systems that systematically reduce complexity and make technical connectivity transparent. In doing so, we create the foundation for automated production lines in the automotive industry that can be scaled globally and operated reliably.
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Contact our expertsHow functional safety, electric automation and digitally supported processes interact in practice is demonstrated in the success story of Hahn Automation. Together with Festo, a modular and scalable testing system was developed that combines electrical, mechanical, optical, and leak testing within a single platform.
The precise Festo handling system accurately positions testers and cameras for full inspections. At the same time, the coordinated system architecture reduces interface complexity, accelerates commissioning, and increases reliability in series production.
Explore the full case studyIntegrated drive, safety and digitalisation concepts reduce unplanned downtime, shorten changeover times and stabilise processes. Transparent condition data enables targeted optimisation.
Functional safety protects people and machines and is now an integral part of every system architecture. It prevents unplanned downtime and supports compliance with international production standards.
Standardised components, modular architectures, and clearly defined engineering processes facilitate designs across different sites and simplify maintenance and scaling, too.
Electric automation enables precise motion sequences, energy-efficient processes, and the flexibility to adapt quickly during model changes or new production requirements.
Digital monitoring and analysis tools detect deviations early, allow for condition-based maintenance, and reduce unplanned failures.
Thanks to precise handling systems, safe process architectures and scalable production concepts, quality, safety and cost efficiency can be improved across the entire battery production cycle.
Global vehicle projects rarely are slowed down because of technology, but rather because of coordination issues; different factory standards, regional availability and having many contacts can make project management complex. Festo meets this challenge with a global network of engineers in 180 countries and dedicated project teams as a central point of contact. Festo products and services cover the complete project cycle, from the feasibility study to after-sales support. With our application-specific advice, detailed planning, globally available core products and digital services we leave nothing to be desired.