Industrial robotsFestoShowcase
Festo EXPT
By Festo
High-speed tripod handling unit with parallel kinematics for pick-and-place.
The Festo EXPT is a parallel kinematic system (tripod) with toothed belt axes for free movement in three dimensions. According to the catalogue it reaches up to 140 picks per minute in the 12-inch cycle (manufacturer figure) and can handle loads up to 5 kg. Two sizes exist, EXPT-95 and EXPT-120, with a nominal working space of 950 and 1,200 mm diameter and 100 mm height. Repetition accuracy is ±0.1 mm. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularParallel kinematic system (tripod)
In the industrial robots category.
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
How precisely it returns to the same point.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is Festo EXPT?
Festo EXPT is an industrial robot from Festo from Germany, listed for pick-and-place of small parts and sorting, grouping and palletising. Key figures: repeatability ±0.1 mm. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was EXPT developed for?
Pick-and-place of small parts
Sorting, grouping and palletising
Business fit
When might EXPT be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about EXPT, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Video
EXPT in action
The electric Tripod EXPT picking items off a fast-moving conveyor.
Market and supply
Is EXPT available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionGermanyconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Festo
Festo is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on EXPT
The Festo EXPT is a parallel kinematic system (tripod) with toothed belt axes for free movement in three dimensions. According to the catalogue it reaches up to 140 picks per minute in the 12-inch cycle (manufacturer figure) and can handle loads up to 5 kg. Two sizes exist, EXPT-95 and EXPT-120, with a nominal working space of 950 and 1,200 mm diameter and 100 mm height. Repetition accuracy is ±0.1 mm. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare EXPT with alternatives
| Feature | EXPTFesto · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Pick-and-place of small parts, Sorting, grouping and palletising | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Germany | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about EXPT
What is the Festo EXPT?
Festo EXPT is an industrial robot from Festo from Germany, listed for pick-and-place of small parts and sorting, grouping and palletising. Key figures: repeatability ±0.1 mm. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Festo EXPT?
Key figures: repeatability ±0.1 mm. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Festo EXPT?
Festo EXPT is listed under Festo, based in Germany. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Festo EXPT available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Festo EXPT cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Festo EXPT used for?
The applications listed for the Festo EXPT include pick-and-place of small parts and sorting, grouping and palletising.
What are alternatives to the Festo EXPT?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer festo.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.