Festo drives automation forwards

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Title:	Festo drives automation forwards
Author(s):	Mike Wilson, (Creative Automation Solutions Ltd, Banbury, UK)
Citation:	Mike Wilson, (2011) "Festo drives automation forwards", Assembly Automation, Vol. 31 Iss: 1, pp.12 - 16
Keywords:	Automation, Manufacturing systems, Production management, Robotics
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/01445151111104128 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the latest developments, both in terms of products and manufacturing, of the Festo company. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a result of a visit made to Festo and also the Motek show in 2010. Findings – Festo is developing new products which will not only enable new applications for automation, but also challenge the traditional approach of applying standard robots or gantries. Originality/value – The paper provides an overview of the latest Festo developments highlighting their importance.