A collaboration between Festo and PCE Automation has helped recyclable packaging experts Frugalpac Limited to achieve the high throughputs and precision assembly necessary to meet increased demand for its innovative paperboard Frugal Bottle.

Automation specialist Festo has developed piezo valve technology for gas handling that simplifies the replacement of traditional solenoid valves, facilitates integration and can reduce energy consumption by as much as 95%.

Festo continues to broaden its expertise and resources to support the automotive industry's changing needs as it transforms from the internal combustion engine (ICE) towards electrification. From its comprehensive product portfolio, Festo offers coordinated solutions for the robust, safe and precise gripping and transport of battery cells, along with many years of experience to help optimise machine safety and energy efficiency.

Beim Ausbruch der Covid-19-Pandemie war Schutzausrüstung Mangelware. Fürs Pflegepersonal fehlten Mund-Nasen-Schutzmasken, Schutzbrillen, Ganzkörper-Schutzanzüge, aber auch hygienische Einmalhandschuhe aus Kautschuk. Um zumindest bei Handschuhen dem Mangel beizukommen, bietet AFA Technologies Verpackungsmaschinen und automatisierte Anlagen zur Qualitätsprüfung. Dabei vertraut das malaysische Unternehmen auf pneumatische ...