At Compamed, Festo is demonstrating the new CECC-AX controller in a liquid-dispensing application. It combines PLC programming with Python, thereby enabling the flexible implementation of various functions within a very compact footprint. This makes the controller ideally suited for use in compact benchtop devices and subsystems – for example, in sample preparation, pre-analytical processes or the automated handling of liquids and consumables.

From modern manufacturing to clean water and renewable energy: Festo promotes excellence in vocational training and dialogue between education and industry to develop the skilled workers of tomorrow.

Two global players, one shared success story: in 2026, Festo remains Bosch’s Preferred Supplier for automation products in the ‘Pneumatic Components’ category. This also makes Festo the first point of contact for new machinery and plant projects. Bosch has been relying on Festo since 2015 – now for the eleventh year running.

Degassing and sealing are core processes in battery cell production that directly follow the initial contacting of the battery cells with electrical voltage. The battery cells are pierced with lances and the forming gas produced during contacting is extracted. Pneumatic and electric actuators from Festo are used to handle and pierce the battery cells.