Start with the solution area that matches your machine concept: controls, servo drives or remote I/O for precise, connected automation architectures.

Electric automation works best when every motion task is considered as part of the complete machine concept. That is where we create value for OEMs.

Our portfolio connects electro-mechanics, servo drives, motion control, remote I/O and engineering tool support in one electric automation System. This helps engineers design reliable machine topologies, reduce interface effort and select the right technology for each machine function.

As one of the leading suppliers worldwide in electro-mechanics, we combines precise electric motion with deep application knowledge from pneumatic and electric automation. That combination helps machine builders choose the best drive technology, connect hardware more efficiently and prepare scalable automation concepts for future requirements.

Electric automation does not end with hardware selection. Engineers also need reliable software, consistent data and practical digital support to move from machine concept to commissioning with less manual effort.

We support this with a seamless Digital Customer Journey: from product selection and configuration to connectivity checks, commissioning, documentation and machine optimization. Tools such as the System Configurator, Connectivity Finder, Electric Motion Sizing, Handling Guide Online and Festo Automation Suite help teams work with consistent data across the engineering process.

Software-related updates, bugfixes, news and innovations also help users stay informed about product improvements, new functions and practical engineering support. This makes it easier to keep electric automation systems up to date and ready for future machine requirements. For quick guidance on product questions, documentation or next steps, users can also access the Festo Virtual Assistant.

Connected machine concepts need reliable communication across every level: from sensors, actuators and drives to remote I/O, controls, software and higher-level systems.

We support this with IO-Link, fieldbus, industrial Ethernet and data communication options that help engineers connect electric automation products into different automation architectures. This makes it easier to plan decentralized, centralized or hybrid machine topologies and keep data available where it is needed.

IO-Link simplifies device integration, parameterization and diagnostics at the field level. It also supports direct connection options for products such as the Simplified Motion Series, combining electro-mechanics with simple control and communication.

For machine-level communication, we support key industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and Modbus. For data-level integration, protocols such as MQTT and OPC UA help connect automation systems with IIoT, analytics and higher-level software environments.

Together, these options support transparent data flow across the automation concept — from individual devices to the complete electric automation System.

Efficient commissioning starts before the machine is built. When engineering data, device parameters and software tools work together, teams can reduce manual effort and move faster from configuration to operation.

Festo Automation Suite supports this step in the Digital Customer Journey. The software helps engineers parameterize, program, commission and update components in one environment. This includes firmware updates and available bugfixes, so teams can keep automation components up to date more easily during engineering, commissioning and service.

As part of an electric automation system from us, Festo Automation Suite helps connect product selection, configuration, commissioning and maintenance. This supports smoother handovers between engineering teams, faster setup and more reliable machine startup.