1 2 3 4 5 Festo BionicCellFactory The BionicCellFactory is a universal model factory. It depicts the automation of the biological transformation towards the circular economy. The combination of expertise in the biosciences, sensor technology and innovative automation technology offers new growth opportunities for pioneering biotechnology, which at the same time relieves the strain on our natural environment. With automation technology from Festo, biomass can be produced on a large scale, depending on the application requirements for the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. This process consists of five modules, from the optimised cultivation of the algae cells with continuous monitoring and analysis through to harvesting and the further processing and refinement of the various components. We are further expanding our portfolio in the field of biotechnology: we ensure stable and precise process control with maximum productivity. This includes optimised fumigation and feeding strategies, control algorithms, soft sensors for real-time biomass determination, and system concepts for bio-based production processes. We will also support plant operators with remote diagnostics, maintenance and control as part of cloud solutions. Holistic process: 1. CO2 collection: binding of CO2 from the ambient air, 2. Analysis: monitoring cells using quantum sensors and artificial intelligence, 3. Cultivation: automated photosynthesis of biomass, 4. Harvest: harvesting of cells using a centrifuge, 5. Enzymatic transformation: gentle splitting of cell components 26 27 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2022 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2022 1. BLUE WORLD 2. STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT 3. CO2 REDUCTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 4. TECHNICAL EDUCATION 5. ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCE AND MATERIAL EFFICIENCY 6. PEOPLE AT FESTO 7. ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE 8. GRI-INDEX 9. REPORT PROFILE
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