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Compact controller for flexible life sciences applications
With the CECC-AX, Festo is showcasing a compact controller that combines traditional PLC programming with Python. This allows users to programme the controller as a PLC depending on the application, whilst also flexibly implementing functions using Python. Various interfaces and integrated inputs and outputs enable flexible system integration: Ethernet, EtherCAT and other fieldbus options, serial interfaces, as well as digital and analogue I/Os.
In the life sciences sector, the CECC-AX is therefore particularly well-suited for compact benchtop devices and subsystems in sample preparation, pre-analytical processes and the automated handling of liquids and consumables. The requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act were also taken into account during development.
At Compamed, Festo is showcasing the controller in a liquid dispensing application. This demonstrates how an end-to-end software solution enables precise, simple and reliable pressure-controlled dispensing of liquids.
Fluid control and motion from a single source: from standard components to bespoke solutions
Festo supports manufacturers and system integrators in developing precise and reliable solutions for laboratory automation, diagnostics and medical technology. To this end, the company combines high-performance components with application-specific subsystems for the control of liquids and gases, as well as for motion tasks. Thanks to its extensive application expertise, this results in compact, ready-to-install Seamless Automation solutions that are specifically tailored to the customer’s particular device, process and development requirements.
Festo is a global player and an independent family-owned company with headquarters in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. Festo has set standards in industrial automation technology and technical education ever since its establishment, thereby making a contribution to sustainable development of the environment, the economy and society. The company supplies pneumatic and electrical automation technology to 300,000 customers of factory and process automation in over 35 industries. Digitalization, AI and the LifeTech sector with medical technology and laboratory automation are becoming increasingly important. The products and services are available in 176 countries. With about 20,600 employees in over 250 branch offices in around 60 countries worldwide, Festo achieved a turnover of around €3.33 billion in 2025. More than 8% of this turnover is invested in research and development. In this learning company, 1.5 % of turnover is invested in basic and further training. Festo Didactic SE is a leading provider of technical education and training and offers its customers worldwide comprehensive digital and physical learning solutions in the industrial environment.
