During the initial work operation, the first robot arm grasps a sample vial by the cap with an electric gripper and brings it into a position at which the cap is removed.

High throughput: the fully automated PurePrep TTR system prepares 320 patient samples per hour for PCR testing. Laboratory-specific automation technology from Festo is included.

Dr. Jan Seyler, Head of Advanced Analytics and Control at Festo

Hannover Messe 2023: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz informiert sich zur automatisierten Kultivierung von Biomasse am Festo Stand.

The Festo GripperAI uses its own neural network to calculate gripping points. It can even distinguish between different gripping techniques and change the tools itself.

Dipl.Ing. Eberhard Klotz, MBA, langjähriger Global Sales Director Industry 4.0/Digitalisation, Festo SE & Co. KG

Member of the Management Board Information Technology and Digitalisation, Festo SE & Co. KG

Designing and programming efficient handling systems using the virtual model: That is how errors can be detected and corrected at an early stage, which significantly contributes to efficient and stable operation later on.

Faster time-to-market, more efficient engineering, more functionality and higher quality – these are the benefits of a digital twin for machine and system builders.