End-of-arm applications in different industries
Automotive industry
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.
Food processing and packaging
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.
Electronics industry
Festo offers high-performance solutions for the extremely precise and cost-efficient production of electronic components, whether for microelectronics, photovoltaics or e-mobility. During the assembly and testing of electronic modules, including odd-form assembly, our systems ensure precise motion sequences and reliable test results,even for complex or non-standardised components. Our handling solutions also achieve high cycle rates and provide smooth processes for sorting solar cells, so the sensitive cells can be transported and separated gently. In battery cell production, precisely coordinated components enable stable, automated processes with a high level of process reliability, for example for stacking,filling or sealing.
Life science
Festo offers precise and reliable automation solutions for life science applications; they are ideal for laboratory environments with stringent demands on cleanliness, repeatability and efficiency. When gripping and turning microwell plates and sample vials, our compact handling systems ensure even movements in the smallest of spaces are carried out precisely, quietly and quickly and are compatible with cleanroom requirements. In addition, we supply torque-controlled solutions for opening sample vials that can manage a wide variety of vials safely and gently, achievingreproducible results in every application. Our automation components also support precise liquid dosing during pipetting, from individual samples to high-throughput analyses. Festo brings efficiency and safety to every process step, providingreliable results in research, diagnostics and production.
Machine tools
Festo boosts efficiency when working with machine tools – ideal for production-related applications with very stringent demands on reliability and effectiveness. When loading and unloading machines, also with sheet metal grippers, our systems handle everything dynamically and reliably, even when quantities are high and materials are demanding. Festo makes it easy to automate format adjustments that were previously carried out manually. This saves time, reduces sources of error and increases flexibility when changing products. In quality control, precise measuring and testing processes can be integrated directly into the workflow with our solutions, creating seamless control without additional cycle time.
Agriculture
Festo brings automation to modern agriculture, especially for sensitive processes with multiple variants in plant cultivation and harvesting. With our flexible gripping and handling systems seedlings and plants can be gently separated and precisely placed placement – ideal for automated planting systems. And adaptable grippers safely handle delicate fruit during harvesting, without bruising it, and with high repeat accuracy and efficiency. This is how Festo helps you achieve greater productivity and consistently high quality
Our free engineering tools save time and improve the result
Festo provides you with a variety of free tools, such as tools for gripper sizing, vacuum sizing, pneumatic sizing and electrical sizing. You can also find expert support in our practical Handling Guide Online. How to find the right automation solution.
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Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about end-of-arm tools and their applications
What is end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)?
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.
What are the benefits of end-of-arm tooling from Festo?
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.
What are the different types of pneumatic grippers?
There are pneumatic grippers, electric grippers and vacuum grippers; they are used depending on the material, weight and application.
How does EOAT contribute to automation?
EOAT makes robots and handling systems versatile and increases efficiency in production, assembly, packaging and logistics by precisely handling workpieces.
What are modular robot grippers?
Modular grippers can be individually adapted to different workpieces and processes by using flexibly configurable components.
Why are pneumatic grippers popular in industry?
Pneumatic grippers are fast, sturdy and cost-efficient when handling workpieces. They are particularly suitable for high-speed applications in manufacturing and assembly.
How does Festo support automation in logistics?
Festo optimises the automation of storage and conveyor processes with intelligent pneumatic grippers, vacuum technology and robot peripherals.
Which industries in particular benefit from EOAT solutions?
EOAT is used in the automotive industry, electronics production, food processing, medical technology and agriculture.
Are there engineering tools for designing gripper systems?
Yes, Festo offers free engineering tools for gripper sizing, vacuum design and pneumatic and electrical calculations.
How sustainable are automation solutions from Festo?
Festo develops energy-efficient systems that minimise energy consumption (both compressed air and electrical energy) and offer smart control options for resource-saving production.