Completely new and previously unimaginable applications in automation technology are possible with superconductors. They allow hovering, contactless motion using very little energy and without wear. Festo ...
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Leading supplier of innovative automation technology, Festo South Africa, has increased its distributor network to ensure greater access to their products and services. The shift in the company’s business ...
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The following courses are available from Festo Didactic:       Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111:    Johannesburg: 17-19 June, 15-17 July, 12-14 August    Durban: 3-5 June, 29-31 July    Port Elizabeth: 10-12 June    ...
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There are various schools of thought when deciding between the use of pneumatic or electric technology for automation. Festo’s business development manager, Russell Schwulst suggests a sensible mixture ...
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Festo South Africa had an exciting year in 2014, engaging in some bold strategic moves. The company has a long-term perspective that recognises the importance of developing, maintaining and expanding ...
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The WorldSkills competition is an international platform that promotes the importance of skilled workers and the need for them in industry. Festo supported the WorldSkills 2014 competition by hosting ...
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Automation specialist, Festo worked with an Illovo sugar mill in KwaZulu-Natal to reduce the number of rejected bags using the compact smart controller, CECC.
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In line with the new safety regulation being rolled out across Europe, Festo has launched a range of safety components. The latest of these is the CMGA, a compact safety system with the option of integrated ...
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Delegates were treated to an impressive flying show by Festo’s SmartBird, based on the herring gull, and BionicOpter, based on the dragonfly.
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Festo Germany recently created an international training partnership with Inergy Automotive. A number of English-speaking countries were selected as pilot countries to start hydraulics training sessions, ...
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The following courses are available from Festo Didactic:    Pneumatics (1) Basic PN111:    Johannesburg: 17-19 September 2014, 15-17 October 2014, 12-14 November 2014    Cape Town: 19-21 November 2014 Port ...
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Festo has recreated the jumping behaviour of the kangaroo. Like its natural model, the BionicKangaroo can recover the energy generated when jumping, store it and efficiently use it for the next jump. ...
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