A powerful drive calls for cushioning that extends the operating life of machines. Festo has addressed this need by equipping the compact drives ADN-S-… with pneumatic end-position cushioning PPS. The design minimises impact in the end positions while at the same time improving reliability thanks to the self-adjusting cushioning. The small sizes are ideal for the electronics industry and small parts assembly.

Protective masks are in short supply in these times of coronavirus so why not just produce some yourself?! With a system from Mikron, this is almost within everyone’s reach. This scalable system produces 50-100 face masks per minute, depending on the version. With engineering support from Festo, Mikron managed to develop the system in just six weeks.