Workshop Automation Excellence Electric Automation with CMMT - on 25. and 26.08.2026 9.00 - 15.00 at the FEC Chemnitz | Your program:

At this workshop, you will cover the following topics in theory and practice together with our experts in electric drive technology:

• Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
• Theory and practice for commissioning motor controllers
• Design of electric drive systems
• Integration and control via Siemens PLC
• Practical exercises in small groups
• Knowledge of tools such as Electric Motion Sizing, FESTO Automation Suite, SIEMENS TIA Portal
• Time for your topics and questions

Who is this workshop for?

• Designers, engineers, technicians, programmers, commissioning engineers who want to expand their knowledge of Electric Automation
• Anyone who is interested in Electric Automation and CMMT and uses them in their work environment

Your physical well-being will be catered for.

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Automation Excellence Workshop - on 16.09.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:

• 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 each)
• Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
• Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
• Supporting tools from design to ordering
• Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.

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 employs it in their work environment

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Automation Excellence Workshop - on 17.09.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:

• 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 each)
• Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
• Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
• Supporting tools from design to ordering
• Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.

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 employs it in their work environment

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Festo Semicon Association Conference on 07.10.2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Festo Experience Center Chemnitz

Driving innovative automation for semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry is shaping our future – and that's exactly why we bring together the most important minds in the industry.

Look forward to a day full of innovations, inspiration and valuable contacts:

• Speakers from the Saxon Semicon stronghold
• Exclusive Fab Insights directly from practice
• Speed dating formats for new contacts, partnerships and innovations
• Current trends, technologies and market impulses
• Exchange with experts from industry, research and technology

Whether it's chip production, equipment, automation, research or the supplier industry – the Festo Semicon Association Conference 2026 offers you the perfect platform to expand your network, gain new impetus and discuss the future of the industry together.

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Let's talk together about the next technological leaps, innovations and opportunities for the semiconductor industry.

We look forward to seeing you!

The future of the semiconductor industry is created where innovation meets collaboration. Be there!

Automation Excellence goes Safety Workshop - on 28.10.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz |

Your programme:

In the workshop "Automation Excellence goes Safety" you will work together with our experts on the following topics:

• Presentation of the Festo Experience Center with live demonstrations of the exhibits
• Theory of the Machinery Directive, standards, legal situation
• Risk assessment according to DIN EN ISO 12100 using a practical example
• Application of DIN EN ISO 13849-1, determination of the required performance level
• Determination of the required category of the protective measure
• Excerpts and notes from DIN EN ISO 4414
• Pneumatic safety functions according to VDMA 24584 with practical circuit examples
• Time for your topics and questions

Who is this workshop for?

• Designers, engineers, technicians who want to expand their knowledge in pneumatics
• Anyone who needs an introduction to the topic of machine safety and uses or uses pneumatics in their work environment.

Your physical well-being is taken care of.

We look forward to your participation and an informative exchange at the Festo Experience Center!

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Trends in Qualification Live - on 05.11.2026 9:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz

Get an overview of current trends and innovations in technical education and training. Inspiring keynotes and diverse marketplaces focusing on key technology topics provide valuable impulses for the education of tomorrow. In addition, TiQ Live invites participants to engage in active exchange and networking.

Duration: 09:00–14:00

To the agenda & registration

Beginners' seminar FluidDraw on 10.11.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz

Get your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!

Get to know the many useful functions of the FluidDraw schematic version.

What awaits you:

• General handling of the software Use equipment labeling
• Define product properties for symbols Creating parts lists
• Live demo: efficient circuit diagram creation
• And much more

Participation fee: 290 p. P. (Invoice will be issued subsequently)

Seminar places: 10 participants

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m

No previous knowledge is required for the beginners' seminar.

Your physical well-being is taken care of.

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Advanced seminar FluidDraw on 11.11.2026 from 9:00 - 16:00 at the FEC Chemnitz

Create your circuit diagram safely and error-free with just a few clicks!

Deepen your knowledge of the circuit diagram version FluidDraw.

What you can expect:

• Create advanced evaluations
• Create your own drawing frames and project templates
• Create symbols and symbol combinations for configurable symbols
• Create and use your own translation database and product database
• Assign key combinations
• And much more

Participation fee: 290.- p. p. (invoice will be issued afterwards)

Seminar places: 10 participants

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m

Basic knowledge of the general handling of the software is required for the advanced seminar.

Your physical well-being will be taken care of.

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Automation Excellence Workshop - on 02.12.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:

• 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 each)
• Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
• Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
• Supporting tools from design to ordering
• Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.

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 employs it in their work environment

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Automation Excellence Workshop - on 03.12.2026 8:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. at FEC Chemnitz | Your programme:

• 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 each)
• Actuator technology: correct dimensioning of cylinders and accessories
• Selection and configuration of valves and valve terminals
• Maintenance units: Safe processes through correct compressed air preparation and configuration of the maintenance unit
• Supporting tools from design to ordering
• Time for your topics and questions

The event will take place from 8:30 - 15:30. Your physical well-being will be taken care of.

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 employs it in their work environment

Click here to register.

Spotlight Safety in 2027

Security will remain a key issue in 2027 – stay up to date with us.

You can look forward to exciting impulses, valuable practical tips for risk minimization, live demonstrations and innovative technology you can touch.

Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with our experts on site afterwards and discover practical solutions for your security requirements.

You will soon find out more about our event here.