Standing still is not an option in the world of industrial automation – everything is in motion. From pneumatic movement with air to electrical automation, from the transportation of fluids, raw materials and components to the digital transmission of data: movement has had a significant influence on Festo from the very beginning. With our inventiveness and pioneering spirit, we have been shaping the world of industrial production for 100 years. Discover the Incredible Machine and embark on a fascinating journey of movement in our anniversary exhibit.
To mark the company's 100th anniversary, Festo is therefore designing an extraordinary application in the form of the Incredible Machine. It does not manufacture a specific product, but works on the principle of a Rube Goldberg machine, in which one impulse triggers the next. The Incredible Machine demonstrates the history of automation technology from the past to the present, and reflects our diverse skills and extensive expertise.
It shows the fascination for motion technologies – whether pneumatic, electric, digital or a combination – and the most important industries in which Festo operates, inspires enthusiasm for technology, and gives an outlook on what the future of automation could look like – because inventiveness and a pioneering spirit have been part of our DNA from the very beginning.
Just as the flap of a butterfly's wings can trigger a chain of movements, sometimes a small impulse can bring about significant changes. Our eMotionButterfly therefore sets the machine in motion. During this journey, we look back at our history, but above all we look forward to the future.
In 12 modules, a motion impulse runs over a total length of 14 meters, triggering a chain reaction of different motion functions in the machine. More than 1000 Festo products and more than 1.8 kilometers of tubing and cables are installed in the machine.
We set the world in motion for our customers. By simplifying the complex with innovations. We place the highest value on quality and efficiency. Festo automation offers the right solutions for everything needed for sustainable success – from pneumatics and controlled pneumatics to electrical automation, digitalization and AI. Compatible and with end-to-end connectivity. We call this Seamless Automation.
With our broad expertise, we offer you technology-agnostic advice, enabling smart innovations and maximum CO₂ savings. As an innovation leader, we will continue to set pioneering trends for the next 100 years and inspire with outstanding solutions for a wide range of industries.
Qualification is just as important as the technology. That's why we are systematically passing on our knowledge through technical training and further education that only Festo can offer. In short, our aim is to be the first port of call for automation across all technologies. Together we move the world. Welcome to the World of Motion. Welcome to 100 years of Festo.