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Joining and press-fitting are key processes in the production of goods, and an important area in factory automation. That is why we are now also offering self-contained systems in this field. We have many years of experience as a partner in the design and production of handling systems and drive solutions as well as expertise in processes. This enables us to offer exactly the right solution for your joining and press-fitting application

The Festo product range, from controllers to drives, makes it extremely easy to implement servopneumatic systems. It is also perfect for integration into the CPX environment with universal fieldbus connection.

This whitepaper includes information on:

• How pneumatic guided drives and slides work

• Pneumatic or electric? Where pneumatic excels

• Guided drive or slide? Which to choose

• Customization possibilities: bearings, cushioning and more

• Models for special situations

• Sizing the drive or slide for your application

The new DFST with cushioning is ideal wherever objects on transfer

or conveyor systems in the automotive industry, small parts

assembly, the wood or electronics industry have to be stopped,

separated or synchronised. The many versions effortlessly

handle heavy and sensitive workpieces, pallets, etc. – and at a

reasonable price.

Smartenance – the app for mobile digital maintenance management

Get digital. Now! The digital maintenance manager for production managers and system operators finally makes maintenance management paperless. Smartenance provides you with a clear schedule and evaluation for your system maintenance and offers a fast and easy transition to digital maintenance.

- Simple, clear operation thanks to clear structure and buttons

- Reciprocal checking by system operators and production managers provides greater reliability

- Faster processing via mobile, digital apps

www.festo.com/smartenance

With this issue of Highlights 2019, you are holding a kind of compass

in your hand. It will show you where the path with Festo might take

you this year.

You will see the first results in our core product range. Numerous new

components like the mini slide DGST or the compact cylinder ADN-S

are useful additions to the portfolio.

A central theme for us is connectivity at all possible levels:

mechanical, electrical and software.

• Pneumatic drives
• Servopneumatic positioning systems
• Electromechanical drives
• Motors and controllers
• Grippers
• Handling systems
• Vacuum technology
• Valves
• Valve terminals
• Sensors
• Image processing systems
• Compressed air preparation
• Pneumatic connection technology
• Electrical connection technology
• Control technology and software
• Other pneumatic devices
• Ready-to-install solutions
• Services