Changes in the way component parts are manufactured and distributed have addressed supply chain issues as well as design issues. Festo, for example, has launched its Pneumatic Essentials program.

Multi-pin and I/O link modules are available as spare parts to easily convert existing valve terminal configurations, ensuring flexible communications.

Festo, a pneumatic and electric drive technology company ... because inventiveness has been part of the company’s DNA from the very beginning,” explained Thomas Böck, CEO of Festo.

Panel parts are clamped in pneumatically actuated devices and welded, controlled by Festo’s CPX/VTSA valve manifolds ... for automating clamping and stopper functions. It combines pneumatic valves, ...

The pneumatic Festo Cobot intends to be cheaper than electric cobots in the same class. It will provide excellent value for money in its main application area of small parts handling with payloads ...