Festo Experience Center Lupfig

Trends in Qualification Live on 30.04.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Let our free series of events inspire you with new impulses for the education of the future. Experience exciting keynotes, creative marketplaces and successful best practice examples.

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 14:00.

Informations and registration

Festo at _ae Open Day on 07.05.2026

On May 7, 2026, Aerne Engineering invites you to the _ae Open Day. A day dedicated to central topics related to smart factories, automation and industrial digitalization.

As a partner of Aerne Engingeering, Festo will present innovations in automation at this event and offer the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts on site.

Further information: www.ae-openday.ch

FutureTech4Machines - in cooperation with Festo AG and Phoenix Contact AG
on 21.05.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Experience the latest technologies, practical insights and network with experts and decision-makers from the mechanical engineering industry.

Main topics

• Automation: Innovative solutions and best practices for smart production
• New Machinery Ordinance: Effects, Opportunities and Concrete Recommendations for Action
• PLCnext Technology: Open control platform for the next generation of industrial applications

Why you should attend:

• Co-innovation: Learn about the added value that an open platform like PLCnext Technology brings to manufacturers and how collaboration creates flexible, future-proof automation solutions.
• Practical implementation of the MVO: Understand the requirements of the new Machinery Ordinance and learn how companies successfully implement them using practical examples.
• Exchange & networking: In the World Café, you can exchange ideas with experts about MVO & compliance, modern automation and network technology and gain valuable contacts and practical experience

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

Spotlight Safety - on 18.06.2026 at FEC Lupfig

The best technical components alone are not enough to design and operate machines safely in accordance with regulations. In order to achieve the highest level of security, in-depth knowledge and the right approach are crucial.

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

In our Spotlight Safety, our specialists will give you an understanding of the topic of safety in theory and practice.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

Spotlight Semicon - on 23.06.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Festo supports value creation in semiconductor production with modern solutions, including the latest sensor technology, fast communication technologies, proportional valves and intelligent control technology – all integrated in one system.

Experience exciting insights, successful use cases and live demonstrations at our Spotlight Semicon at the Festo Experience Center Lupfig.

Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with other Swiss companies from the semiconductor industry.

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

In our Spotlight Safety, our specialists will give you an understanding of the topic of safety in theory and practice.
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Workshop Automation Excellence - on 25.06.2026 at FEC Lupfig

• Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
• Learn the basics of the pneumatic control chain in four parts (45min theory and 45min practice)
• Actuators: Correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminal
• Maintenance units: Safe processes through proper compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
• Supporting tools from design to ordering
• Time for your topics and questions

The event will be hold in german and take place from 8:30 - 16:00.

Who is this workshop for?

• Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
• Anyone who is interested in pneumatics and uses or uses it in their working environment

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

Workshop E-Motion Expert Basic (Siemens) - on 01.09.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Experience practical insights into the world of electric automation. Learn the theory and practice of electric drive technology together with our experts:

• Commissioning of motor controllers
• Design of Festo drive systems
• Integration and control via Siemens PLC
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminal
• Practical exercises for your everyday work
• Tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite, Siemens TIA Portal

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

You can also deepen your knowledge directly on the following day in the "E-Motion Expert Advanced" workshop (separate registration required).

Workshop E-Motion Expert Advanced (Siemens) - on 02.09.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Deepen your knowledge in the world of electric automation in a practical way in the workshop. Work with our experts to develop your skills in the theory and practice of electric drive technology.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Advanced Safety Integration in the TIA Portal
• Advanced motion control functions with technology objects

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

Basic knowledge of the topics listed is required in the workshop. These can be purchased in our workshop "E-Motion Expert Basic", among other things.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

Workshop E-Motion Expert Basic (Beckhoff) - on 09.09.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Experience practical insights into the world of electric automation. Learn the theory and practice of electric drive technology together with our experts:

• Commissioning of motor controllers
• Design of your drive systems
• Integration and control via Beckhoff PLC on the personal notebook
• Practical exercises for your everyday work
• Knowledge of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, Festo Automation Suite, Beckhoff TwinCAT

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

You can also deepen your knowledge directly on the following day in the "E-Motion Advanced" workshop (separate registration required).

Workshop E-Motion Expert Advanced (Beckhoff) - on 10.09.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Deepen your knowledge in the world of electric automation in a practical way in the workshop. Work with our experts to develop your skills in the theory and practice of electric drive technology. The following topics will be discussed:

• Advanced Safety Integration with TwinCAT
• Advanced Motion Control with NC Control

The event will be hold in german and take place from 9:00 - 16:00.

Basic knowledge of the topics listed is required in the workshop. These can be purchased in our workshop "E-Motion Expert Basic", among other things.

Are you interested? Then register here.

The complete PDF invitation can be found here.

Neugart & Festo Practical Event – Basics and Design of Modern Drive Systems - on 21.10.2026 at FEC Lupfig

Discover how efficiently modern drive systems can be designed today – live, practical and together with the experts from Neugart & Festo.

We cordially invite you to our joint practical event: a full-day seminar that will show you how the engine, actuator and gearbox interact optimally and how you can confidently use the design tools of both companies.
You can look forward to sound technical basics, concrete application scenarios and many practical tips that you can transfer directly to your own projects.

The event will be hold in german and take place from 8:45 - 15:00.

Are you interested? You'll find further information and registration here.