Festo offers the software tools required for configuration and programming. These software environments are used both for the design of pneumatic systems and for the dimensioning of complete kinematic axis systems. Other tools are also available for parameterization and configuration of valve manifolds and electric drive controllers.
Appropriate device description files are available for connecting Festo components to higher-level controllers, enabling integration into the host systems.
Festo offers a programming system to IEC 61131-3 (CoDeSys) for programming controllers.