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.

Con Handling Guide Online, i progettisti possono creare il giusto sistema di movimentazione Festo, pronto per l'installazione, in tempi record, che si tratti di un portale con superficie lineare e planare 2D, un portale 3D o un nuovo sistema a sbalzo 3D. Ora non solo possono progettare robot cartesiani estremamente compatti o estremamente dinamici, utilizzando l'intuitivo software di configurazione e ordinazione, ma possono anche beneficiare ...

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.