Welcome to the World of Motion

From groundbreaking innovations to maximum productivity

We set the world in motion for our customers. We do this by using innovations that make complex tasks simple. Regardless of the challenges that our customers face, they decide which technology from our one-stop shop approach is best suited for a joint solution. As the only supplier to combine pneumatic and industrial electric automation, we have access to the widest portfolio on the market to meet virtually every movement requirement.

Frank Notz, Member of the Management Board Sales at Festo


"Festo long ago expanded classic pneumatics to include electric automation and Controlled Pneumatics as well as software and AI applications."

Frank Notz, Member of the Management Board Sales at Festo

Our open system architecture for controlling systems in one solution ensures our customers' machines and systems are seamlessly connected, saving up to 70 per cent on engineering time.

With our broad application knowledge, we are the ideal partner and set the highest standard for digitalisation and industrial AI. Unlike many software providers, we have detailed sector and application expertise to offer solutions that maximise productivity.

And training will be just as important as technology. That is why we always pass on our knowledge through technical basic and further training that is only offered by Festo. We call this Seamless Automation from Festo: Together we set the world in motion. Welcome to the World of Motion.

From pure power to smart control

Pneumatics from Festo for reliable and innovative automation solutions in all industries

Pneumatics is often the simplest and most efficient solution. Regardless of the challenge, our customers will benefit from our pneumatic solutions thanks to the application expertise gained from 100 years of automation experience.

Our latest innovation provides intelligent solutions for more complex tasks: Controlled Pneumatics. Digitised pneumatics, with comprehensive design software, opens up new possibilities, from precise positioning to fast and flexible control.

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From maximum flexibility to maximum precision

Industrial electric automation with seamless connectivity from Festo for speed and efficiency

From the mechanics to the control system to the right cloud application: with one of the broadest portfolios on the market, we make almost any movement requirement possible for our customers with electric automation. Seamless connectivity ensures perfect interaction between all technologies.

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From real-time tracking to looking into the future

Digitalisation from Festo for monitoring and digital tools through to AI solutions.

Festo is one of the pioneers of digitalisation and a founding member of the Industry 4.0 platform. We use our expertise in mechatronics, automation and AI to create real added value. As a partner for industrial automation, we offer our customers comprehensive and customised solutions as well as support for increasing overall system effectiveness at every point of the customer journey by using the right hardware, the right software tools from design to commissioning including perfect AI apps.

Thanks to AX Industrial Intelligence, there is less downtime, fewer rejects, and leakages are easily reduced. Through predictive maintenance with real-time machine data, we make a valuable contribution to quality assurance and energy efficiency. We also enable standardised and consistent use of the digital twin in machine and system building.

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From comprehensive expertise to lifelong learning

Festo Didactic for learning solutions and developing technical skills

As the global market leader in technical basic and further training, we create real added value for our customers as they move towards industrial transformation, helping them create the basis for productivity, innovation and sustainable growth. We systematically pass on our knowledge to the experts of tomorrow.

Our digital learning portal Festo LX, for example, enables a completely new type of learning with its comprehensive approach. Festo Didactic – training from a single source: from simple software solutions and customised training packages to digital learning platforms and comprehensive training centres.

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