Exciting topics, fascinating images, modern design – trends in automation transforms automation into a captivating reading experience. In Festo’s customer magazine, we report twice a year on new trends and developments, give prominent figures from business, academia, and civil society a chance to have their say, and present exciting automation solutions from all over the world. From piezo valves and polar explorers to smart birds and Smartenance, from E2M and VTEM to pretzels and diamonds – a wide-ranging selection of topics also awaits you in the current issue. See for yourself – or explore exciting past issues in the archive.
In Focus: Decisions
Decisions are not always made in such extraordinary locations as here on a small island north of the Arctic Circle. Or in 90 minutes, either. But sometimes decisions have to be made more quickly than usual. You can read all about where and why, head or gut instinct, and which automation concept is the right one for you, as well as lots more, in this issue.
Compass
How We Decide What We Decide
Neurobiologist Prof. Dr. Gerhard Roth on the Four Types of Decisions
Impulses
The Right Choice
Festo during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Partnerships, Projects, Technologies
Synergies
Cutting-Edge Machining
Machining Centers with Built-In Automation