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Diversity is the key to a company’s long-term success no matter
what size it is. Different perspectives generate new ideas,
concepts and strategies. Diversity gives companies the freedom
they need to shape their future.
The new Scharnhausen Technology Plant in Germany enables
us to better meet this demand for diversity in the future. The
Scharnhausen Technology Plant as no other building, symbolises
the future direction of Festo. It is an investment in customer-oriented, highly flexible production capacities, fast delivery and
high quality. It also embodies our vision of the learning and
research factory, where process-oriented employee training and
the development of new products and production concepts go
hand in hand. The networked production environment, energy-
efficient organisation and integrated training at Scharnhausen will
create a direct link to Industry 4.0. Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela
Merkel, was also very impressed by the Scharnhausen
Technology Plant when she visited in March of this year.
Our studies on SupraMotion give you an insight into the future of
automation. Starting on page 14, you can read about the diverse
range of completely new motion concepts based on the use of
superconductors.
Diversity in nature is key to survival. Within a company people
are the key asset to be developed and supported. Coaching is
the tool to unleash the potential. See the article by Gary Wyles
on page 22.
We hope that the diverse range of topics in this issue of trends in
automation will provide you with inspiration for your business too.
Enjoy your read.
Eliza Rawlings
Communication
promotes productivity
Eliza Rawlings,
General Manager, Festo GB