In practice

When "Play" becomes art

The striking music played by eight cellists fills the space. Suddenly the space is illuminated by light effects, while eight arms rise up slowly behind the musicians and close up around them like a cocoon. This special design – called COCON – was created by artist Nick Verstand and realised in collaboration with fellow artists Daniël de Bruin (mechanics) and Wes Broersen (software). Festo implemented the electric drive and motion technology that was required to sync the movements every 4 ms in real time with the music and the surroundings.

In practice

QM Systems develop automated mass testing system

Industrial automation specialist Festo and systems integrator QM systems have collaborated on the evolution of a new automated laboratory system that fills, caps and labels test vials at speeds of up to 3000 vials per hour.

In practice

Innovation partnership between Festo and Würth

The innovation partnership between Festo and Würth has already lasted two years, and the first phase of the partnership is now coming to an end – with success: the prototype works. Würth wants to comprehensively test Festo's tailor-made AI software solution at the Reinhold Würth Innovation Centre Curio, discuss it with employees and, if everything proves successful, implement it in its logistics centres worldwide.