Progress in motion

We face major challenges every day when it comes to being sustainable and conserving resources to protect the environment. Green energy and sustainable processes are important building blocks for overcoming global climate challenges. Numerous new approaches are emerging for solutions such as hydrogen, biologisation and battery recycling. Achema gives us, as an automation partner to the process industry, the opportunity to meet you, our customers, in person and discuss your current challenges. Discover our solutions and the Festo vision at Achema from 10 to 14 June 2024, in Hall 8, Stand C38. We look forward to seeing you and to having exciting discussions.

You will find out more about our main topics below.

Biotech automation

Biotech training reactor: modular system for biomechatronics engineers

Bioprocesses are becoming increasingly important for industry as they offer sustainable alternatives to conventionally manufactured products. In addition to bacteria, algae and many other organisms can also be used to produce food, biofuel or bioplastics from renewable resources.

The efficient, long-term operation of industrial bioprocesses can be achieved thanks to a wide range of components and solutions from our product portfolio.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen tanks

Generating energy sustainably is one of the great challenges of our time, and green hydrogen is part of the solution. Hydrogen will play a key role in the future energy landscape and in the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries. There are many safety requirements that must be taken into account when setting up production and infrastructure.

With Festo, you can automate and scale your applications along the entire hydrogen value chain efficiently and safely, whether for centralised or decentralised automation solutions, space-saving control cabinets or modular concepts.

Recycling batteries

Application for battery recycling

Nowadays, the vast majority of batteries in electric cars are lithium-ion batteries. If they are not disposed of properly, they are dangerous for people, and damage the environment. That is why battery recycling is becoming mandatory in many states and countries. The hydrometallurgical recycling process involves a chemical precipitation method using acid. During this process, rare minerals are recovered from the black mass as metal salt, which is then supplied to battery manufacturers and reused for the production of new batteries. The aim is to make efficient use of limited and expensive raw materials for electromobility.

We are working hard on the implementation of innovative automation processes. The hydrometallurgical recycling process, for example, is a chemical precipitation method using acid. Rare minerals are extracted from the black mass as metal salt. These minerals are supplied to battery manufacturers who reuse them for the production of new batteries.

Join us at our Innovation Talk at Achema 2024

Safe and modular automation along the hydrogen value chain. Centralised or decentralised – which is the most efficient automation concept for hydrogen-related plants?

Find out more on 11 June 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Siemens Hydrogen Innovation Stage in Hall 6.0

“Modules with optimally designed automation architectures are the key to offering reliable and competitive process systems in a dynamic market environment.”

Andreas Maier

Global Key Account Process Industries
Festo SE & Co. KG

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”Modern systems require concepts for easy maintenance, fast commissioning and flexible operation. Technologies such as ModuleTypePackage provide the basis for creating this added value.”

Alexander Kehl

Advanced Development Automation Engineering
Festo SE & Co. KG

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