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Machine Design’s pit stop booth tour at Hannover Messe confirmed AI is being woven into as many portfolios as there were minds of decision-makers.
MECHANICAL & MOTION SYSTEMS
May 9, 2023
At Hannover Messe, Festo showed off its BionicCellFactory, a five-module system that demonstrates a complete bioprocess of algae cultivation harvesting and AI-enhanced analytics.
Machine Design
April 19, 2023
Industry 4.0 and HANNOVER MESSE are closely intertwined. More than ten years ago, the term “Industry 4.0” celebrated its premiere at the Hannover-based tradeshow. Since then, the topic has developed and evolved. But what’s next? Visitors to the show can find out – in Hannover, from 17 to 21 April.
EV Design & Manufacturing
POSTED BY JAKE KAUFFMAN | MARCH 30, 2023
Festo introduces the company’s latest online productivity tool – Electric Motion Sizing – for error-free sizing of linear and rotary electromechanical systems. Electric Motion Sizing improves project efficiency by slashing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems. Multi-axis handling systems can be specified with Electric Motion Sizing’s sister productivity tool Handling Guide Online, which offers similar benefits.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
April 1, 2023
The Electric Motion Sizing tool improves project efficiency by reducing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems. Multi-axis handling systems can be specified with Electric Motion Sizing’s sister productivity tool Handling Guide Online, which offers similar benefits.
oemmagazine.org
Apr 5, 2023 - Festo Corporation
Festo introduces the company’s latest online productivity tool–Electric Motion Sizing–for error-free sizing of linear and rotary electromechanical systems. Electric Motion Sizing improves project efficiency by slashing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems. Multi-axis handling systems can be specified with Electric Motion Sizing’s sister productivity tool Handling Guide Online, which offers similar benefits.
Automation.com
April 05, 2023
The Electric Motion Sizing tool improves project efficiency by reducing the engineering time required for identifying and specifying harmonized electric motion systems. Multi-axis handling systems can be specified with Electric Motion Sizing’s sister productivity tool Handling Guide Online, which offers similar benefits.
Packaging World
Apr 5, 2023 - Festo Corporation
Festo LX is a highly-customizable digital learning portal designed for trainees and employees alike. Daniela Follmer, product manager at Festo Didactic, provides insight into Festo LX, the “heartbeat of Festo Didactic’s learning ecosystem.”
Control Automation
April 26, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital portal—the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX—to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
Food Engineering
April 3, 2023
Festo Didactic’s digital portal makes new, individualized learning experiences possible.
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
Today’s Medical Developments
POSTED BY ELIZABETH ENGLER MODIC | APRIL 04, 2023
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to influence technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic has developed a digital learning portal—the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX—to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
assemblymag.com
April 3, 2023
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
pneumatictips.com
APRIL 3, 2023 BY MARY GANNON LEAVE A COMMENT
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal – the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX – to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
designworldonline.com
By Heather Hall | April 26, 2023
This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators to speed up time to market, lower engineering overhead, and design new, innovative, and unique distributed control solutions. Simple CPX configuration commissioning is available for the Rockwell ecosystem as well.
Pneumatic Tips
APRIL 20, 2023 BY MARY GANNON LEAVE A COMMENT
Festo now offers CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines.
This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the world’s most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators to speed up time to market, lower engineering overhead, and design new, innovative, and unique distributed control solutions. Simple CPX configuration commissioning is available for the Rockwell ecosystem as well.
Automation.com
April 20, 2023 - Festo Corporation
Changes in the way component parts are manufactured and distributed have addressed supply chain issues as well as design issues. Festo, for example, has launched its Pneumatic Essentials program. The goal is to streamline orders, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock components, and produce more compact parts for smaller footprints and energy efficient machines. Festo identified 16 fundamental pneumatic components within its product line to fit most common pneumatic applications, such as air preparation, eyewear, polyurethane tubing, one-way flow control valves, high flow valves and others.
MECHANICAL & MOTION SYSTEMS
March 30, 2023
Changes in the way component parts are manufactured and distributed have addressed supply chain issues as well as design issues. Festo, for example, has launched its Pneumatic Essentials program. The goal is to streamline orders, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock components, and produce more compact parts for smaller footprints and energy efficient machines. Festo identified 16 fundamental pneumatic components within the Festo line that fit most common pneumatic applications, such as air preparation, eyewear, polyurethane tubing, one-way flow control valves, high flow valves and others.
MECHANICAL & MOTION SYSTEMS
March 30, 2023
With the launch of its Pneumatic Essentials program, Festo is aiming to alleviate supply chain issues for customers. Pneumatic Essentials is designed to streamline ordering of pneumatic components as well as ensure fast delivery of those which are guaranteed to be in stock.
Power & Motion
April 11, 2023
Machine learning and artificial intelligence may appear futuristic, but these solutions have advanced rapidly to where end users experience them as a practical, vital tool for improving the bottom line.
Automation World
May 9, 2023
The first proximity switch with automatic switching point setting makes commissioning easier than ever before. With its detection range of 20 mm, it is easy and reliable to install, especially in applications where mounting is difficult. SDBT-MSX is ideal for all standard applications, especially in factory automation and the electronics industry/small parts handling.
Design Engineering
May 9, 2023
Festo recently launched an online 3D CAD configurator for pneumatic actuators and accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors.
The tool is intuitive and easy to use. Once the actuator is selected from a choice of either cylinder, drive with guides, or semi-rotary drive, the engineer simply points and clicks on accessory hot spots to identify and select each accessory. The configurator ensures compatibility between actuator and accessory and eliminates any possible error in type code.
Fluid Power Journal
Posted on 04/03/2023 by Fluid Power Journal in Products
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive and virtual reality learning were already beginning to exert an influence in technical education and training. To further these and other trends, Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal–the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX–to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees…
March 28, 2023
Festo Didactic’s digital learning portal, the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX, was designed to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
The premise in launching the portal is that in today’s industrial world, the knowledge and skills acquired to launch one’s career will not be enough. New technologies will emerge, changing job requirements and challenging employees and managers to keep current…
Mar 29, 2023
Also published in Dairy Foods:
https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/96280-festo-creates-digital-learning-portal
Also published in Packaging World:
https://www.packworld.com/supplier-news/news/22793464/festo-corporation-festo-didactic-develops-digital-learning-portal
Festo introduces the EXCL, a multi-axis gantry kit that lowers acquisition, engineering, and assembly costs for automated sample handling and liquid dispensing in laboratory devices.
The EXCL gantry can accommodate two independent Z-axes. On the right: a rotary gripper for decapping and capping; on the left: a pipette system aspirates and dispenses. Image Credit: Festo
The EXCL can accommodate two independently transversable Z-axes. With dual independent axes, one axis can handle samples while the other manages liquids, or one axis decaps and caps sample vials while the other handles liquid. Not only do independently transferable Z-axes boost performance, but they also eliminate the need for two standalone devices, reducing footprint and costs…
Mar 2 2023 Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc.
The EXCL checks all the boxes for affordability, performance, flexibility, footprint, and integration.
Festo introduces the EXCL, a multi-axis gantry kit that lowers acquisition, engineering, and assembly costs for automated sample handling and liquid dispensing in laboratory devices…
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Festo introduces the EXCL, a multi-axis gantry kit that lowers acquisition, engineering, and assembly costs for automated sample handling and liquid dispensing in laboratory devices.
ISLANDIA, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 27, 2023
Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids.
Based on Festo’s innovative air-over-liquid fluid handling system, the DHOP pipette ensures that aspiration and dispensing are independent of viscosity. By measuring the pressure change when a liquid is aspirated or dispensed, the device is able to calibrate for different viscosities without user input. Faster changeover between liquids leads to higher throughput and maximum device utilization…
Mar 2 2023 Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc.
When dispensing volume is independent of viscosity microfluidic speed and flexibility increase
Based on Festo’s innovative air-over-liquid fluid handling system, the DHOP pipette ensures that aspiration and dispensing are independent of viscosity.
Festo introduces the DHOP closed-loop pipette head for high-speed robotic pipetting applications requiring consistent volumes over a wide range of liquid viscosities. The DHOP pipette head provides the utmost in automation flexibility, speed, and feedback when devices handle many liquids…
Mar 02, 2023
What are the tradeoffs in costs, throughput, precision, quality and cycle times?
A Control Design reader writes: Our custom packaging operation has flirted with the implementation of linear-motion technology to help reduce cycle times, but the cost and size always seem out of reach for us. I keep hearing that’s changing. Are there affordable choices for smaller applications, specifically for portals and palletizing?
Before smart components, industry lived in a break/fix mechanical world where maintenance personnel practically looked at a machine and knew how to correct the issue. In those days, long runs of the same product led to fewer changeovers, meaning fewer adjustments. Today, machines are far more complex and difficult to analyze. Tight margins mean that downtime can be catastrophic to a company and undetected quality issues are equally bad…
AI provided early detection of wafer defects in a wafer sawing process. The AI solution lowered annual waste per machine by $100,000.
An inside look at Festo’s electric and pneumatic automation
solutions for intralogistics.
By Franklin Vanderpool, Industry Segment Manager, Logistics Systems, Festo
…In addition to reliable components and ready-to-install systems, Festo also offers
productivity tools, global support, and custom solutions. Partnering with Festo ensures
interoperability of components and assists in bringing OEMs and integrator solutions to the market faster, with less engineering overhead…
Understanding the term digitalization and the technologies it entails will aid with its further implementation in fluid power applications.
The term digitalization is often used, but not necessarily easily understood nor how it can be applied in various industries such as fluid power… However, digitalization should not be confused with the also commonly used term digitization which refers to making analog information digital. The two sort of go hand in hand – once information is digital it can lead the way to enabling digitalization…
…In our upcoming webinar, How Fluid Power Can Benefit from Artificial Intelligence, Frank Latino, Product Management Electric Automation at Festo North America, looks at how AI can be implemented in fluid power applications and uses examples from the manufacturing industry to demonstrate the benefits which can be achieved…
Sara Jensen Feb. 1, 2023
More than ten years ago, the term Industrie 4.0 celebrated its premiere and has since developed and evolved. So, what’s next?
… Festo Didactic, for example, offers comprehensive training and qualification programs for Industrie 4.0 with its CP Factory – the universal Industrie 4.0 research and learning platform. Festo CTO Ansgar Kriwet recently emphasized at an internal event that digitization is a major learning topic. At the same time, he gave a preview of future products. Put simply: The company will be offering a multipurpose hardware as a software-defined product packed with AI…
Posted by Elizabeth Engler Modic | March 25, 2023
In 2015, Jake Berry and Coley Walsh founded Pyramid Pens, which now operates under the Loud Labs umbrella, a brand selling various formulations of cannabis oil packaged in cartridges that could be used in a host of vaping devices…
…Loud Labs needed a better way to produce a competitive and affordable product, while maintaining high quality. Automating the process seemed a potential solution. It is important to note, however, that since the industry was in its infancy, automation solutions, good ones at any rate, were not as common as they are in established industries.
And industry leaders like Festo Corporation are helping them get there thanks to continued developments in pneumatic solutions. Advancements give manufacturers the ability to overcome long-standing barriers to compressed air efficiencies, one of which is the lack of easy-to-use in-house tools to optimize pneumatics. Another includes systems that automatically monitor airflow and ensure machines are operating with the optimum pressure versus over-pressure situations that wastes energy…
The new Festo VZXA family of pneumatically actuated angle seat valves delivers installation, maintenance, operational, and inventory benefits thanks to a unique modular design. When a VZXA actuator is removed for maintenance or changeover, for example, the stem, seat, and seal stay inside the valve body, allowing the process system to remain pressurized…
The valve family’s standardized design ensures every VZXA actuator is compatible with every valve body for simplified ordering and inventory management.
Read more: https://www.airbestpractices.com/industry-news/festo-introduces-vzxa-angle-seat-valve
The Festo VZXA family of pneumatically actuated angle seat valves delivers installation, maintenance, operational, and inventory benefits thanks to a modular design.
When a VZXA actuator is removed for maintenance or changeover, for example, the stem, seat and seal stay inside the valve body, allowing the process system to remain pressurized…
Feb. 10, 2023
For decades, automation components were placed in a protective electrical cabinet and wired to the outside machinery…
… But technology marches on, and the need to provide shelter for components is sometimes outweighed by the need to provide processing availability on the machine. Ethernet connectivity and ingress protection (IP) call cadence for the parade of devices that strut their stuff outside the cabinet. IO-Link has allowed components to communicate, but what IP levels are necessary to mount components where they’re needed?...
…“Most frequently, customers are looking for components rated IP65 or IP67,” says Sandro Quintero, business development for electric automation, Festo (Figure 1). “In both cases, the 6 shows solid-particle ingress protection that is dust-tight. The second integer refers to water ingress: 5 indicates protection against water jets, and 7 is temporary immersion in water. IP69K-rated parts are dust-tight and shielded from high temperature, high pressure water and steam ingress. The level of protection selected depends on the environment.”…
By Mike Bacidore Feb. 22, 2023
Advancements in thermal management and enclosure design create a safe space for components
…Because not every electronic device has an IP rating, environmental protection is a key advantage of keeping components in the cabinet, explains Sandro Quintero, business development for electric automation, Festo. “Components, such as servo drives, may be too large for machine mounting. There are installation and wiring-time benefits of having components close together. OEMs mount PLCs, servo drives, variable frequency drives, power supplies and valve terminals in cabinets. Sometimes we see HMI devices in the cabinets. There are so many advantages of machine mounting that the trend of moving components out will continue (Figure 2). Control cabinets will continue to shrink. I believe it would thrill OEMs and end users to eliminate the control cabinet.”…
By Mike Bacidore - Feb. 24, 2023
Read more: https://www.controldesign.com/connections/i-o/article/33000401/what-about-the-cabinet
Along with the subject of process optimization, exhibitors will be focusing on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in simulation, testing, and product development. Generative AI is also making major inroads into industry.
…Festo, the exhibiting company, has been working in the area of reinforcement learning for manufacturing processes for several years. The next step involves the use of generative algorithms for product development. OpenAI recently published 3D models for DALL-E. The challenge in the industry, apart from the 3D challenge, is that the products must also be moveable…
Posted by Elizabeth Engler Modic | February 10, 2023
Algae are small climate savers. Even in their natural state they are extremely efficient photosynthesizers and absorb ten times more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than land plants. In bioreactors equipped with appropriate sensors, control technology and automation, the efficiency of algae can be increased to a hundred times that of land plants. This shows that they have a significant potential for a climate-neutral circular economy. With the PhotoBionicCell research project we are demonstrating a potential approach for industrial biologization in the future…
By Paul Heney | February 21, 2023
Understanding pain points to be solved and planning ahead can help manufacturers and their customers get the most out of artificial intelligence systems.
Posted on Jan. 23, 2023 by Sara Jensen
Washing, slicing, dicing, chopping and peeling are just some terms that come to mind when talking about frozen and fresh produce processing. But do you know how to start, and what you need to do, before you chop, dice and slice?
We spoke with produce specialists from Kronen and Steve Bain, industry segment manager, food and packaging at Festo, who offered some advice on how one would start a processing line ― and eight tips on decision-making.
Posted on Jan. 2023
By Kristen Kazarian, Editorial Director
Read more: https://produceprocessing.net/article/starting-a-processing-line-plan-plan-and-plan-some-more/
The motion control industry is moving beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, but trends such as supply chain challenges, predictive maintenance and increased customization remain prevalent.
Posted on Jan. 11th, 2023
By Cheryl Coupe
Read more: https://www.controleng.com/articles/three-motion-control-trends-for-2023/
Festo recently launched its pneumatic Essentials program, an ambitious global undertaking to streamline ordering, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock pneumatic components, and produce more compact parts for today’s smaller-footprint, energy-efficient machines.
Posted on 01/26/2023
by Fluid Power Journal in Industry News, Recently in Fluid Power Journal
Read more: https://fluidpowerjournal.com/festo-launches-essentials-customer-service-program/
Festo has launched the Pneumatic Essentials program, an ambitious global undertaking to streamline ordering, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock pneumatic components and produce more compact parts for today’s smaller footprint, energy efficient machines. In addition to competitive prices, guaranteed availability, short delivery time, and innovative design, customers are assured of world-renowned Festo quality components that boost machine performance, lower waste, and reduce the risk of downtime.
Posted on Jan. 17, 2023
by automation.com
Read more: https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/january-2023/festo-pneumatic-essentials-program-pneumatic
Festo launches the Pneumatic Essentials program, an ambitious global undertaking to streamline ordering, ensure fast delivery of guaranteed in-stock pneumatic components, and produce more compact parts for today’s smaller footprint, energy efficient machines. In addition to competitive prices, guaranteed availability, short delivery time, and innovative design, customers are assured of world-renowned Festo quality components that boost machine performance, lower waste, and reduce the risk of downtime.
Posted on January 24, 2023
By Mary Gannon for pneumatictips.com
Read more: https://www.pneumatictips.com/festo-introduces-pneumatic-essentials-for-easy-order-fast-shipping/
Festo’s Pneumatic Essentials program designed to simplify order/ship pneumatic products.
Festo has launched its Pneumatic Essentials program, an initiative designed to streamline ordering of 16 of the company’s fundamental pneumatic components. The components include air preparation, polyurethane tubing, one-way flow control valve, high flow valves, self-teaching proximity switch, mini slide, guided drive, ANSI NFPA cylinders, and metric and imperial cylinders.
Posted on January 17, 2023 By DE Staff
Read more: https://www.design-engineering.com/products/pneumatic-essentials/
Festo is debuting the new VZXA family of pneumatically actuated angle seat valves that will be easier for them to manufacturer and easier for you to install and maintain.
Posted on January 25, 2023
By craftbrewingbusiness.com
The new Festo VZXA family of pneumatically actuated angle seat valves delivers installation, maintenance, operational, and inventory benefits thanks to a unique modular design.
When a VZXA actuator is removed for maintenance or changeover, for example, the stem, seat and seal stay inside the valve body, allowing the process system to remain pressurized. In applications containing hazardous materials, those materials reside safely within the system, saving cleaning time and lowering health and safety risks of contamination. No other angle seat valve offers these operational benefits.
Posted on January 24, 2023
By Automation.com
Read more: https://www.automation.com/en-US/Products/January-2023/Festo-Uniquely-Engineered-Angle-Seat-Valve
Festo recently launched its VZXA family of pneumatically actuated angle seat valves.
A unique modular design delivers installation, maintenance, operational, and inventory benefits. When a VZXA actuator is removed for maintenance or changeover, for example, the stem, seat, and seal stay inside the valve body, allowing the process system to remain pressurized. In applications containing hazardous materials, those materials reside safely within the system, saving cleaning time and lowering health and safety risks of contamination. No other angle seat valve offers these operational benefits.
Posted on January 27, 2023
by Fluid Power Journal in Products, Recently in Fluid Power Journal
Read more: https://fluidpowerjournal.com/festo-launches-angle-seat-valve/
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors.
Posted on January 12, 2023
By Mary Gannon
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors.
Posted on January 10, 2023
By Automation.com
Read more: https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/january-2023/festo-online-3d-cad-configurator-actuators
Festo has created a 3D CAD configuration tool to help OEMs select the right accessory assemblies for pneumatic actuators, Husco is making company investments to aid with more automation related projects, and more industry news you may have missed.
Posted on January 13, 2023
By Sara Jensen for Power & Motion Tech
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors.
Posted on January 12, 2023
By Mary Gannon for Fluid Power World
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for pneumatic actuators and associated accessories such as fittings, lengths of tubing, and sensors.
Posted on January 10, 2023
By Plant Engineering
For a product to be assembled successfully, it’s essential to move the right parts, to the right place, in the right orientation, at the right time. Motion control technology makes that happen. Here’s a sampling of the latest technology.
Posted January 2023
By Assembly Mag.com
Read more: https://digitaledition.assemblymag.com/january-2023/motion-control/?oly_enc_id=3725H8624390I9B
Festo introduces the Festo Automation Experience (AX), a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform for predictive maintenance, predictive quality, and energy optimization. Using advanced analytics, Festo AX maps data to learn a component, machine, product, or energy system’s healthy state. Festo AX provides actionable information to correct anomalies when data begins trending out of normal.
Posted on January 2023
Read more: https://www.airbestpractices.com/industry-news/festo-introduces-ai-platform-for-energy-efficiency
MASON, OH—Festo Didactic Learning Systems North America is expanding its Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program (MAP).
“Festo’s side of the apprenticeship provided an affordable, unique, hands-on approach to learning mechatronics. This program taught me the very basics of electrical power up to advanced industrial troubleshooting,” said former Festo Didactic apprentice Kenneth Bibb. “I was able to gain more learning and experience with Festo than I would have in a traditional four-year university. Festo has set my life up perfectly by providing the skills I needed through the apprenticeship to begin a successful mechatronics engineering career.”
Posted on January 11, 2023
By Motion Control
Read more: https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/97547-festo-didactic-expands-apprenticeship-program
Rapid leaps in innovation characterise the development of additive manufacturing processes. Rotterdam-based company Concr3de has been working on a 3D printer for stone for more than five years, developing an inkjet technique to participate in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. It achieved this aim using automation technology from Festo.
Posted on January 16, 2023
By Design Products & Applications
Festo automated bioreactor moves algae-based bio-products a step closer to economic viability.
Most people think of algae as green pond scum if they think of it at all. For others, it’s potential climate gold, a source material to replace many fossil fuel-based products.
Posted on January 9, 2023
By David Gersovitz for Design Engineering
Read more: https://www.design-engineering.com/features/bionic-algae/