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October 2021

Festo New Space Optimized DSNU-S Shaves Off Size and Weight of Standard ISO Round Cylinders

This cylinder achieves a breakthrough in small size while incorporating reliability and performance features. Oct 14th, 2021

Read more: https://www.packworld.com/home/product/21772084/festo-corporation-festo-round-cylinders

Festo DSNU-S Pneumatic Cylinder

The new DSNU-S round cylinder is the latest response from Festo to the need of machine designers for smaller versions of standard components so they can shrink the footprint of their machines or production lines accordingly…

Read more: https://www.airbestpractices.com/sites/default/files/CABP_2021_10October_LR.pdf

CLEAN-DESIGN VALVE TERMINAL

Equipment suppliers showcase plant instrumentation, plus containers and other packaging

Festo says it demonstrates its leadership in clean-design automation with the MPA-C (IP69K) valve terminal.

Read more: https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/95279-equipment-suppliers-showcase-plant-instrumentation-plus-containers-and-other-packaging

How to teach digital transformation to enable advanced manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing training can improve understanding of required competencies, Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0 technologies and use of industrial data, according to a 1-hour engineering training course available starting Oct. 18.

Read more: https://www.controleng.com/articles/how-to-teach-digital-transformation-to-enable-advanced-manufacturing/

This program trains warehouse workers to do more fulfilling jobs and has robots do the rest

91.7 WVXU | By Ann Thompson Published November 1, 2021

One reason you may not get your Christmas gift on time is because online retailers are struggling to find warehouse workers.

Read more: https://www.wvxu.org/business/2021-11-01/festo-upskill-program-trains-warehouse-workers-more-fulfilling-jobs

Festo and MassRobotics select companies for the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program

The first four companies in the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program have been selected by Festo and MassRobotics.

Read more: https://www.mromagazine.com/2021/10/26/festo-and-massrobotics-select-companies-for-the-inaugural-healthcare-robotics-startup-catalyst-program/

Festo and MassRobotics select companies for healthcare robotics startup program

October 25, 2021 by Mark Allinson

Festo and MassRobotics have selected companies for the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program.

Read more: https://www.therobotreport.com/4-startups-inaugural-healthcare-robotics-catalyst/

Festo and MassRobotics Select Companies for the Inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program

Oct. 21, 2021 - The first four companies in the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program have been selected by Festo and MassRobotics.

Read more: https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/october-2021/festo-massrobotics-inaugural-healthcare-robotics

Festo and MassRobotics Choose Four Companies for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst

Startups will have access to subject-matter experts and also receive technical and marketing support.

By Robotics 24/7 Staff · October 21, 2021

Read more: https://www.robotics247.com/article/festo_and_massrobotics_select_companies_for_the_inaugural_healthcare_robotics_startup_catalyst_program/

September 2021

Festo Bridges Pneumatics and Servo Motion

Automation World

Festo Bridges Pneumatics and Servo Motion

The company’s new Simplified Motion Series adds IO-Link connectivity to make positioning, indexing, clamping, feeding, and cut-to-length tasks more cost effective than traditional all-servo motion systems.

David Greenfield Director of Content

Sep 27th, 2021

Festo’s SMS combines pneumatics with electric automation for use in positioning, indexing, clamping, feeding, and cut-to-length tasks.

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Festo is showcasing its new Simplified Motion Series (SMS) all-in-one integrated-drive axes. The company says SMS represents an “engineering breakthrough” in that it combines pneumatics with electric automation. This breakthrough is based on how Festo’s SMS integrates ball screw axes, toothed belt axes, mini slides, electric cylinders, piston rod, and rotary actuators with an onboard servo drive…

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Festo Simplified Motion Series Electric Motion Bridges the Gap Between Pneumatics and Servo Motion

Automation.com

Festo Simplified Motion Series Electric Motion Bridges the Gap Between Pneumatics and Servo Motion

September 21, 2021

ISLANDIA, NY - Sept. 27, 2021 - Festo features its innovative Simplified Motion Series (SMS) at Pack Expo, Sept. 27-29, Las Vegas, Booth # SL-6132. New in 2021 for these all-in-one integrated-drive axes is IO-Link control that can be used for cost-effective, multi-position applications…

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Simplified electric motion, intelligent motion terminal flow control, decentralized I/O modules are among products

Control Engineering

Simplified electric motion, intelligent motion terminal flow control, decentralized I/O modules are among products shown at the Festo booth at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Sept. 27-29.

By Mark T. Hoske September 28, 2021

Among Festo products at Pack Expo Las Vegas, Sept. 27-29, are the Simplified Motion Series Electric Motion to bridge the gap between pneumatics and servo motion; a solution for nitrogen dosing on filling lines based on the Festo Motion Terminal and apps for multi-channel flow control and selectable pressure; and Ethernet-Based CPX-AP-I Decentralized I/O to give remote I/O greater capabilities…

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Pack Expo Presents Innovative Solutions to a Live Audience

Machine Design

Pack Expo Presents Innovative Solutions to a Live Audience

The returning Las Vegas extravaganza hopes for strong attendance to match product innovation.

Sept. 27, 2021 Bob Vavra

With an estimated 1,500 exhibitors expected and a growing confidence that live trade events can be staged safely, Pack Expo is hoping to bring people and innovative solutions together Sept. 27-30 for the largest North American packaging and logistics show… …Festo: Booth C-6132

Festo plans three new offerings at Pack Expo. The Simplified Motion Series electric actuators now have an IO-Link enabled capability to allow these electric axes to function as servo controlled three-position actuators for simple servo applications, which is expected to lower programing and servo motion costs to be comparable to pneumatics…

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Pack Expo is More Than “Palletable”

Machine Design

Pack Expo is More Than “Palletable”

Sensors, robotics and software innovations have been drawing big crowds to the event.

Sept. 29, 2021 Bob Vavra

For those who were wondering whether a full trade show would succeed in the midst of mask restrictions and health protocols, Pack Expo in Las Vegas has demonstrated that this material handing show can be—if you’ll pardon the pun—palletable.

Large crowds have been criss-crossing the Las Vegas Convention Center looking for packaging solutions, and the estimated 1,500 vendors who have their innovations on display are feeling the enthusiasm…

…Festo displayed its Simplified Motion Series (SMS) that now includes an IO-Link control to manage multi-position applications. SMS combines pneumatics with the benefits of electric automation. “SMS takes proven ball screw axes, toothed belt axes, mini slides, electric cylinders, piston rods and rotary actuators and integrates them with an onboard servo drive,” company officials said in a press release. “Users commission two-position functionality via onboard push buttons with no additional software needed.”…

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The Latest Assembly Technological Advances To Be Presented In Learning Theater Presentations And Guided Show Floor Tours At The Assembly Show

Assembly

The Latest Assembly Technological Advances To Be Presented In Learning Theater Presentations And Guided Show Floor Tours At The Assembly Show

Full Scale Event to be Held In-Person October 26-28 in Rosemont, IL …Festo Corp.: Application. Solution. Next! Speaker: Sandro Quintero, Product Manager…

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Decentralized I/O system for valve terminals

Control Engineering

Decentralized I/O system for valve terminals

Decentralized input/output (I/O) system improves the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems.

By Festo Corporation September 30, 2021

The CPX-AP-I decentralized input/output (I/O) system improves the performance of mixed valve terminals and I/O systems. CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O enables valve terminals to be moved closer to pneumatic cylinders, which reduces pressurization time and increases overall performance in large scale material handling, packaging, and processing systems…

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Festo’s ADN-S is another space saver for jobs in tight quarters.

Design Engineering

Festo’s ADN-S is another space saver for jobs in tight quarters.

September 25, 2021 by DE staff

Festo released its ADN-S pneumatic cylinder adapted from its ISO standard ADN double-acting cylinder. Available with multiple mounting options, the compact cylinder is available with either fixed or no end-position cushioning and proximity sensor can be added…

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August 2021

Fluid power experts bridge the electrical skills gap

Fluid Power World

Fluid power experts bridge the electrical skills gap

By Ken Korane | August 18, 2021

Much has been said about the manufacturing skills gap, the disconnect between capabilities manufacturers expect from their workforce, and the knowledge and expertise that workers actually possess. However, another skills gap is emerging and is likely to impact virtually all industries — the electrical skills gap.

With more emphasis than ever on digitalization, electrification and energy efficiency, most experts agree that we will need more employees adept in electrical and electronics technology to ensure economic growth and meet future sustainability goals…

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How Cyber-Physical Systems Extend Mechatronic Capabilities

Automation World

How Cyber-Physical Systems Extend Mechatronic Capabilities

As exemplified by the Festo Motion Terminal, the use of cyber-physical systems is extending the capabilities of automated devices—even pneumatic ones—in preparation for Industry 4.0.

Philipp Wahl Festo AG & Co. Aug 15th, 2021

Smart cyber-physical systems (CPSs) are completely new and are set to increase production and make it much more flexible by enabling autonomous production with self-regulating systems. As such, they are also set to change traditional processes in the value chain by simplifying them—this is what we call digital simplicity.

An example of the kind of smart CPS I’m referring to is the Festo Motion Terminal, which is being used to future-proof new plants for machine and system builders as well as for operators…

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Mechatronics Safely Handle EV Batteries

Assembly

Mechatronics Safely Handle EV Batteries

August 13, 2021

The number of electric vehicles is growing and so, too, is the demand for batteries. To maximize safety, quality and output, assembly lines for EV batteries are highly automated. Whereas engine assembly requires high-precision installation of mechanical components, battery module production involves expensive electrochemical components. As a result, components for fully automated battery cell production must be free from copper, zinc and nickel. In addition, battery assembly is often done dry rooms or clean rooms.

Festo has designed a variety of mechatronic products to ensure sturdy, safe and precise gripping and transportation of battery cells. Safety is a key element. Battery cells must be carefully protected against damage caused by falling…

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Motion Control Category Nominees

Machine Design

Motion Control Category Nominees

Aug. 9, 2021

PGVA Pressure Vacuum Box

The Festo PGVA pressure vacuum box provides an all-in-one solution for generating regulated, filtered air for pressure and vacuum-controlled liquid dispensing systems. This innovative compact solution is installed on or inside an instrument to supply compressed air and vacuum for liquid handling…

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Festo Adds New Manual and Mechanical Pneumatic Valves to Its Core Product Range

Packaging World

Festo Adds New Manual and Mechanical Pneumatic Valves to Its Core Product Range

Aug 2nd, 2021

Festo recently introduced the manually operated VHEF and the mechanically operated VMEF pneumatic valves. These small, durable, and versatile valves are core Festo products and guaranteed to ship within 24 hours…

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Automated De-Powdering for 3D Printed Parts

Automation World

Automated De-Powdering for 3D Printed Parts

A new collaboration between Festo and Solukon aims to design a flexible handling system for automated de-powdering of 3D printed components.

David Miller Senior Technical Writer Aug 30th, 2021

Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, has seen double digit growth for several years now, and seems to be showing no sign of slowing down…. A new partnership between Festo and Solukon—a company specializing in industrial powder removal—aims to solve the post-processing problem of de-powdering 3D-printed parts. De-powdering is usually the first step of post-processing 3D-printed objects and involves the removal of excess materials that have not been fully fused into the structure of a finished item….

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Festo Introduces New Space Saving Pneumatic Cylinder

Compressed Air Best Practices

Festo Introduces New Space Saving Pneumatic Cylinder

The new DSNU-S round cylinder is the latest response from Festo to the need of machine designers for smaller versions of standard components so they can shrink the footprint of their machines or production lines accordingly…

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Seven reasons to invest in smart factory technology

Control Engineering

Seven reasons to invest in smart factory technology

Making a major investment – particularly when it involves transformative technologies – can be daunting. Seven reasons for making the push to smart factory technology are highlighted.

By Andy Macpherson, Industry Manager for Food & Beverage at Festo, August 9, 2021

There is no doubt businesses need regular investment to thrive and survive. Budgets, though, are finite and trading conditions are always fluctuating. Deciding where and when to inject cash can be a tough call.

Within the food processing sector, two key drivers for technology adoption include the looming skills shortage – particularly for manual tasks – and the constant pressure to produce high quality, reliable and healthy foods with total traceability. Increased automation has the potential to remove inefficiencies and overheads by reducing human interventions – particularly where the work is repetitive and low-skilled – in addition to improving traceability and reducing waste…

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Festo Didactic Joins Festo’s Regional Service Center in Mason, Ohio

Cision PRWeb

Festo Didactic Joins Festo’s Regional Service Center in Mason, Ohio

RSC expansion includes new Industry 4.0 Experience Center

MASON, Ohio (PRWEB) August 17, 2021

Festo Didactic Learning Systems North America announced today plans to relocate its Solution Center production and logistics capabilities from Eatontown, New Jersey to its 47-acre campus at the Festo Regional Service Center (RSC) in Mason, Ohio. Festo Didactic administrative and sales offices will remain in Eatontown…

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Want an Advanced Manufacturing Conference at Home? West+ Goes Virtual

DesignNews

Want an Advanced Manufacturing Conference at Home? West+ Goes Virtual

Informa Markets Engineering West launches West+, a dedicated virtual event taking place September 13 through October 13.

DN Staff | Aug 26, 2021

Informa Markets Engineering West, the nation's leading advanced design and manufacturing event which brings together established event brands Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, WestPack, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West, Plastec West, and Design & Manufacturing (D&M) West, today announced West+, a virtual encore to the live event held in Anaheim, slated for September 13 through October 13…

West+ follows the successful wrap of Informa Markets Engineering West, which hosted thousands of attendees hailing from prominent companies including, 3M, Adams Rite Aerospace, AMA Plastics, Associated Packaging Inc., Boeing, Edwards Life Sciences, Festo Corp., …

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Deep Learning Boosts Robotic Picking Flexibility

OEM Magazine

Deep Learning Boosts Robotic Picking Flexibility

A new collaboration between Festo and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology aims to make pick-and-place robots more adaptable.

David Miller Senior Technical Writer

Aug 12th, 2021

Gripping and manipulating items of diverse shapes and sizes has long been one of the biggest challenges facing industrial robotics. The difficulty is perhaps best summed up by the Polanyi Paradox, which states that we "know more than we can tell." In essence, while it may be easy to teach machines to exhibit a high level of performance on tasks that require abstract reasoning such as running computations, it is substantially harder to grant them the sensory-motor skills of even a small child in all but the most standardized and predictable environments…

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June 2021

Robotic Analyzer Pinpoints Just the Right Antibiotic for a Patient

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Robotic Analyzer Pinpoints Just the Right Antibiotic for a Patient

May 27th, 2021 Stephen Mraz

Automation and improved robotics lead to higher throughput for a diagnostic analysis machine.

It typically takes two to four days before doctors can determine the best antibiotic needed to treat a patient’s infection…

… A new diagnostic machine from SeLux, the Next Generation Phenotyping (NGP) platform, finds the antibiotic most effective against the exact bacteria that has infected the patient all within 24 hours. This saves time and gets the patient on the best course of drugs sooner…

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Festo’s new air filtration system ensures clean, compressed air of pneumatic cylinders

Beverage Industry

Festo’s new air filtration system ensures clean, compressed air of pneumatic cylinders

Series conforms to FDA, FSMA guidelines

June 11, 2021

Festo Corp. unveiled a new compressed air filtration series specifically designed to keep compressed air clean when used around food, beverage and packaging zones. Available in three models in the series — MS4, MS6 and MS9 — the air filtration products conform to FDA and Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines for clean air, as well as meet or exceed the top national and international benchmarks, the company says…

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June 2021 supplier offerings for dairy processors.

Dairy Foods

June 2021 supplier offerings for dairy processors.

FILTERS WITH LOWER PARTICLE CONTAMINATION RISK

Festo says it introduced the MS series of filtration products — filters that lower the risk of particle contamination when compressed air comes into direct contact with food or packaging in the food zone…

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Craft Brewhouse Showcase 2021: From small-scale systems to full automation

Craft Brewing Business

Craft Brewhouse Showcase 2021: From small-scale systems to full automation

June 21, 2021CBB Editorial Staff

What’s new in the world of brewhouses and brewing technology for craft breweries these days? We sent out a call for brewing equipment manufacturers to tell us…

…MPA-C clean design valve terminals

Perfect for: Every automated brewing system large and small.

In an automated brewing process, pneumatically operated valves automatically open and close to control the flow of fluids, gases, and ingredients. Valve terminals control the opening and closing of these automated valves…

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Festo Launches the Online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

Automation.com

Festo Launches the Online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

June 8, 2021 - The new Festo KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator lowers overhead by speeding up and simplifying procurement of manual and automated butterfly valves. In only minutes with the configurator, engineers will have the price, estimated delivery date, data sheet, bill of material, 2D CAD data, 3D CAD models, and certificates of the optimum butterfly valve for the application. Units arrive fully assembled and tested…

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Festo launches online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

Fluid Power World

Festo launches online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

By Mary Gannon | June 10, 2021

The new Festo KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator lowers overhead by speeding up and simplifying procurement of manual and automated butterfly valves. In only minutes with the configurator, engineers will have the price, estimated delivery date, data sheet, bill of material, 2D CAD data, 3D CAD models, and certificates of the optimum butterfly valve for the application. Units arrive fully assembled and tested…

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Festo launches online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

Pneumatic Tips

Festo launches online KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator

June 10, 2021 By Mary Gannon

The new Festo KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator lowers overhead by speeding up and simplifying procurement of manual and automated butterfly valves. In only minutes with the configurator, engineers will have the price, estimated delivery date, data sheet, bill of material, 2D CAD data, 3D CAD models, and certificates of the optimum butterfly valve for the application. Units arrive fully assembled and tested…

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Ball-valve configurator saves time

Control Global

Ball-valve configurator saves time

KVZB ball-valve configurator lets users find, size, select, and order optimum ball valve assemblies in minutes. They consist of ball valve, connection, and manual or automatic actuation…

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Festo Designs Application-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder for Cheese Making

Automation.com

Festo Designs Application-Specific Pneumatic Cylinder for Cheese Making

June 16, 2021

Festo recently introduced an application-specific pneumatic cylinder for cheese presses that improves consistency and quality in large operations and low-volume artisan cheese making.

The stainless-steel outer body of the Festo CRD cylinder represents the latest in sanitary innovation as its unique bell-shaped construction provides best-in-class hygienic design. These cylinders are lubricated with NSF-H1 grease, which is safe for human consumption, biodegradable, and meets FDA 21 CFT 172.878 regulations. Four bore sizes are available, with forces ranging from 678 pounds (3016 N) to 4,237 pounds (18,850 N) at 6 bar…

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Festo Designs a Pneumatic Cylinder just for Cheese Making

Canadian Packaging

Festo Designs a Pneumatic Cylinder just for Cheese Making

June 14, 2021 Logan Caswell

Festo has introduced an application-specific pneumatic cylinder for cheese presses that improves consistency and quality in both large operations and low-volume artisanal cheese making. The stainless-steel outer body of the Festo CRD cylinder represents the latest in sanitary innovation…

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How To Control Precisely Very Small Volumes of Liquid

Packaging World

How To Control Precisely Very Small Volumes of Liquid

Festo Life Science webinar on liquid handling opens up new perspectives for automation.

Jun 10th, 2021 – Dispensing, aspirating, pipetting—precision is a must when handling very small volumes of liquid. So how do specialists in laboratory automation manage to meet their quality requirements reliably and efficiently, even with high throughputs?... The Life Science webinar from automation specialist Festo provides clear answers to these and many other questions. When? On Wednesday, 16 June 2021, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm…

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Solukon and Festo partner to boost automated depowdering efficiency

Metal AM

Solukon and Festo partner to boost automated depowdering efficiency

June 15, 2021

Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, has teamed up with industrial automation solutions supplier Festo, Esslingen, Germany, to identify by how much the level of automation in the depowdering stage of Additive Manufacturing can be increased. The further automation of this, and other AM processes, could offer even more growth potential than the 24% annual growth rate anticipated by industry experts, it was stated…

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