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Centralised and decentralised automation concepts

Electrolysers are important components in hydrogen production. Choosing the right automation concept for electrolysers can have a significant impact on their performance and efficiency. In this article, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of centralised and decentralised automation concepts for electrolysers and highlight the differences between the two approaches.

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Reducing nitrogen and energy consumption

Semiconductor manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce their energy consumption and CO2 emissions. One approach is to optimise the use of nitrogen (N2) according to your needs. This approach is used in many applications in semiconductor factories.

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Reducing costs in semiconductor production

Manufacturing semiconductors is a highly complex task. It requires the production of tiny structures in the nanometre range. This demands absolute precision and astonishing miniaturisation. A 7 nm transistor, for example, is around 30 to 40 times smaller than a red blood cell. This extreme level of precision to the smallest of tolerances must be repeated millions of times a day. So where exactly is the greatest potential for saving costs? In this article, we will highlight factors that have a significant influence on operating costs in semiconductor production, and we will show you how you can make potentially valuable costs savings.

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Functional safety for electrolysers

In a world that is increasingly focusing on sustainable and efficient energy sources, electrolysers play a crucial role. These systems, which split water into hydrogen and oxygen, are key components in numerous industries, from power generation to chemical processing. However, this essential technology also poses significant challenges, especially in the area of safety.

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Semiconductor production for increased output

The production of semiconductors is a complex process. Output plays a decisive role, since higher output reduces scrap, lowers costs and thus improves profitability. In this article, we analyse the various factors that have a positive influence on output in semiconductor production.

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Electrolyser – centralised solutions

In the chemical industry centralised automation concepts are state of the art. But does this also apply to hydrogen plants? Or is a new automation architecture needed because that's what is demanded by rapidly changing market requirements? We are convinced that there are good reasons for automating your hydrogen production. Find out here how to get off to a good start.

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Controlled Pneumatics: new opportunities

Pressure, flow rate and movement can now be controlled very precisely, and with exactly the energy actually required. Controlled Pneumatics is the combination of proportional technology, sensor technology and control algorithms, and not only improves automation processes that are already known. It also opens up new opportunities, especially for controlling pressure and flow rate. Piezo valves, which enable very precise control, also play a role.

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Ecological innovation

Protecting the climate and conserving resources are becoming urgent tasks. How can we save energy and reduce CO2 emissions? How can we reduce our consumption of materials, recycle more and find alternative materials?

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Electric automation always fits

What makes electric automation from Festo stand out? How do two experts on this technology from two continents explain it? Tom Worsnopp from Festo USA and Qiming Guo from Festo China discuss how easily different requirements for electric automation technology can be brought together under one roof with the automation platform from Festo.

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Automated and electric

Batteries are a crucial part of electric vehicles. The demand for batteries is huge. That is why gigafactories are being built around the world to produce battery cells. The trend is clear: electric cars are on the rise. The market share for internal combustion vehicles continues to decrease; according to experts, it will fall to about 45% in the next 5 years. The challenge is to profitably produce such huge quantities in high quality. The answer is automation. It guarantees efficiency and economy.

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The Blue World approach from Festo

Dealing with our blue planet presents humanity with unprecedented challenges. Securely sustaining the world's population and managing demographic change seem to be in irreconcilable conflict with the protection of our natural resources. At Festo, we resolve this conflict with our expertise in automation technology and technical education and integrate them in the "Blue World".

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Technologies for a better life

A growing and ageing world population requires more medical diagnostics and therapy. Thanks to advances in medicine, new diseases are being identified and cures are found. And to make reliable diagnoses, samples need to be precisely analysed. Medical technology is used in therapy to enhance and protect human life. The global demand for medical technology and laboratory analytics is therefore growing rapidly. We provide this growth market with our technological expertise for precise, reliable automation of sensitive processes. ​

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Sustainability and climate protection

Climate protection begins within your own four walls. That is why at Festo we are pursuing a sustainability strategy that is aligned with the United Nations Development Goals (SDGs). From 2023 onwards, all our buildings in Germany as well as our global production and logistics sites will be carbon neutral with regard to Scope 1 and 2. From 2026, the entire Festo Group will be carbon neutral. With our decision to go carbon neutral, we are taking responsibility as a family-owned company – you can read here exactly what that means for us and how we support you in achieving your own goals.