For over 100 years, Festo has been in the driver’s seat of industrial automation, continually pushing the limits of speed, precision, and innovation. Just as a race car is engineered for maximum performance and control, our solutions in Pneumatic, Process, Electric Automation, and LifeTech empower industries to accelerate production, innovate with cutting-edge technology, and dominate their respective markets.
Are you ready to accelerate your journey in industrial automation? Discover how Festo’s cutting-edge solutions can help you outpace the competition and drive innovation in your operations. Our exclusive digital brochure is packed with insights, product highlights, and expert guidance tailored to keep you ahead in the automation race.
Festo’s Pneumatic Automation Motion products ADN-S, DGSS, DRRS, HPPF and SDBT-MSX bring the speed, agility, and control of a car’s dynamic systems. The ADN-S compact cylinder features a lightweight and space-saving design, similar to an aerodynamic chassis, enabling swift and efficient movement in confined spaces.
Meanwhile, the DGSS mini slide provides stable and accurate linear guidance, comparable to the suspension system, which maintains balance at high speeds. For seamless angular motion, the DRRS rotary actuator operates like a steering mechanism, delivering rapid and controlled rotation. The HPPF flat parallel gripper, equivalent to a race car’s high-performance tyres, assures a firm and secure grip for excellent handling of components. Enhancing responsiveness is the SDBT-MSX position sensor.
Experienced drivers rely on sensors for split-second adjustments, and the SDBT-MSX cylinder position sensor ensures excellent configurable repeatability and performance.
Just as a race car relies on a compressed air reservoir to store pressurised air for critical pneumatic systems like gear shifting and DRS (Drag Reduction System) actuation, Festo’s pneumatic supply components provide a consistent and reliable supply of compressed air for industrial applications. These components also facilitate seamless and efficient airflow within industrial pneumatic processes. This synergy ensures optimal performance and responsiveness in both high-speed racing and industrial processes.
Discover the power of our Pneumatic Automation Control products, VEFC, VTEP, VTUX-A-P, and VTUX-A-S, designed to deliver unmatched ‘race car-level’ precision, agility, and performance, transforming your industrial automation solutions into a powerhouse of efficiency.
The VEFC proportional flow control valve meticulously fine-tunes airflow, ensuring smooth, reliable motion reminiscent of a track
machine’s active aerodynamics system that adjusts downforce and drag for peak performance. The VTEP proportional pressure controller optimises air pressure with pinpoint accuracy, akin to an electronic throttle system that expertly balances power and acceleration.
Experience lightning-fast signal transmission with the VTUX-A-P valve terminal, which facilitates real-time parallel communication for seamless control, similar to when a car’s gearbox allows for swift, uninterrupted shifts. The final point of similarity is the VTUX-A-S valve terminal which can be compared with brake-by-wire technology delivering precise, serial-based control for feature packed flawless execution.
The central intelligence and command system of industrial automation is revolutionised by the MPA combined with the CPX-AP-A, VTSA combined with the CPX-AP-A, VTUX-A-P-APA and VTUX-A-S-APA. Consider the MPA-S CPX-AP-A: with its exceptional integration and high connectivity, it acts like a cutting-edge telemetry system, continuously monitoring, and optimising automation processes in real time. The VTSA CPXAP- A valve terminal is designed with a robust, modular and scalable architecture that mimics a dynamic suspension system, deftly adapting to varying track conditions and diverse automation requirements.
The VTUX-A-P-APA, designed for simple parallel communication, functions like a reliable champion, delivering rapid signal transmission and almost instantaneous response times. Meanwhile, the VTUX-A-S-APA employs serial communication to ensure precise control and coordination across multiple components, thus guaranteeing unparalleled reliability and efficiency. Embrace the future of industrial automation with this powerful combination, ensuring your operations stay ahead of the curve.
In a race car, the steering system is essential for controlling the vehicle’s direction with precision, enabling it to navigate tight corners and adapt to the track in real time. In today’s race cars, nearly all controls are integrated into the steering wheel, placing precision and control right at your fingertips. This enables drivers to make splitsecond adjustments for peak performance. Similarly, Festo’s Electric Automation products, including servo drives and controllers, serve as the intelligent steering system in Industrial Automation. They offer unmatched control, flexibility, and precision in motion control, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Fuel is the lifeblood of a car, providing the necessary energy to power the engine and keep the vehicle moving; without it, the engine simply won’t run. Just as a vehicle relies on the precise delivery of fuel and lubricants for optimal performance, efficiency, and smooth acceleration, industrial processes depend on precision fluid control. This resembles Festo’s process automation components, which ensure the precise handling of fluids in industrial processes.
Festo’s LifeTech products are essential for the precise collection and management of data critical to the operation of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and laboratory automation systems. In a parallel sense, where telemetry systems and sensors compile real-time performance data to optimise race cars, Festo’s LifeTech solutions, including the PGVA, VEMD, VYKA, and VYKC, are designed to achieve optimal performance in medical and laboratory settings. These intelligent monitoring and control systems guarantee that life-saving equipment operates with the highest level of precision and reliability, making them indispensable for any healthcare or laboratory environment striving for excellence.
View our blog article here