Extreme temperatures, UV radiation, operation in high-altitude mountainous locations and exposure to corrosion, dirt, dust and acids place extreme demands on components in mining and the metal industry. Festo has been working for many years with operators, producers and system builders in the fields of metallic, industrial and energy raw materials and construction minerals and is very familiar with the harsh environmental conditions. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions with innovative technologies consisting of customised system solutions, artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance and networked components for modular automation.