Festo has extended the capabilities of its Handling Guide Online (HGO) to include 3D cantilever systems in addition to linear, planar surface and 3D handling systems. These improvements mean that design engineers can now plan extremely compact or extremely dynamic Cartesian robots in a matter of minutes using the HGO’s intuitive configuration and ordering software. They can also benefit from the complete documentation package, including circuit ...

These grippers reduce end-effector size, lower cycle time, ensure safety, and offer   new solutions.

Egal ob 2D Linien- und Flächenportal, 3D Raumportal oder neues 3D Auslegersystem – mit dem Handling Guide Online erstellen Konstrukteure in Rekordzeit das passende einbaufertige Handhabungssystem von Festo. Diese können mit der intuitiven Konfigurations- und Bestell-Software nicht nur besonders kleinbauende oder hochdynamische kartesische Roboter planen, sondern auch den Schaltplan-Service für Eplan und Inbetriebnahme-Dateien nutzen.

New servo technology from Festo is helping Grolsch to put the iconic swing tops on its bottles of lager. The ‘swing-top transfer unit’ was custom-designed by Festo in conjunction with system integrator MCA Linear Motion Robotics and is installed at the Grolsch Enschede plant in The Netherlands.