Each of the following courses combines theory with practice.    Basic Pneumatics: includes the objectives of low cost automation, pneumatic symbols and other general pneumatic principles. Johannesburg: ...
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Each of the following courses combines theory with practice.    Basic Pneumatics: Includes the objectives of low cost automation, pneumatic symbols and other general pneumatic principles. Cape Town: 14-16 ...
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Simplification was the top requirement of ABB. Festo utilised its MS series of flexible service units to offer a single module for all robot types, providing a complete, ready-to-install solution that ...
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There is no more the question of 'electrics versus pneumatics' The answer is 'electrics and pneumatics'
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Pneumatic components have become indispensable in the operation of efficient mechanisation and automation processes. The most crucial element in the optimal functioning of these pneumatic systems is compressed ...
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Festo, the pneumatic and mechatronics specialist, has completed an installation for a French packaging machine company. The company manufactures machines that make both traditional blister pack lines ...
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Business regularly bemoans the high costs associated with labour (especially inefficient labour). One of the weapons in the corporate armoury of cost-cutting is often automation, which directly results ...
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Filtec Automation (KwaZulu-Natal), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in filling systems and equipment, has reaffirmed its preference for Festo pneumatic and control components, following ...
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Two of NewElec's customers recently lost motors due to bearing failures. All too often an excellent motor protection product is selected for the protection of relatively large kW motors that are subsequently ...
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On the 5th anniversary of the Festo Control Techno Tour to Hannover Messe, the 2007 program will encompass 13 trade fairs, including MDA - Motion, Drive and Automation. This sector - one of the largest ...
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Pneumatics specialist Festo is breaking new ground with solutions for efficient vacuum generation. Significant savings can be made when it comes to vacuum generation by using a decentralised solution. ...
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The University of North West, based in Potchefstroom, triumphed in the 2006 Siemens South Africa Cyber Junkyard Competition, presented in cooperation with pneumatic and mechatronics specialist Festo. ...
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