Boosting profitability with process automation
Modern manufacturing and processing facilities demand more than just control. They require improvements in efficiency, safety, and productivity, all of which contribute to boosts in profitability.
By automating routine operations and integrating system data into a central platform, manufacturers can free up operator time, reduce human error, and ensure production continuity.
Festo process automation products provide precise performance, rugged reliability, and seamless control at every level of the automation pyramid — from top-level operations down to field-level devices — to provide all the benefits associated with automated fluid process control.
Automation at every level: precision components from field to control
Festo’s comprehensive process automation catalog includes all the operator-, control-, and field-level solutions and accessories required for industrial fluid process control. It also features three powerful online configurator tools that enable customers to build automated ball valves, actuated butterfly valves, and quarter-turn actuator assemblies.
Precision components that power smarter automation
- Positioners and limit switches — Deliver accurate valve control and provide essential system feedback.
- Actuators — Enable reliable motion for process valves and other automation applications.
- Pilot valves — Offer fast and dependable switching performance.
- Ball and butterfly valves — Provide durable shut-off capabilities suitable for a wide range of media types.
- Media valves — Process valves with integrated actuating mechanisms (pneumatic and solenoid).
- Specialty products — Engineered to address unique industry-specific challenges.
With Festo, your automation systems are engineered for high performance, long-term reliability, and seamless integration into your existing infrastructure.
Process automation flyer
For more than 100 years, Festo has led the way in factory and process automation—delivering innovative, cross‑industry solutions that create true efficiencies and economies of scale. Our comprehensive portfolio spans every level of the automation pyramid, from field devices to the operating level, giving customers a complete, single‑source solution.
Process automation brochure— insights and solutions for your industry
For years, Festo has been developing process automation solutions for a broad range of industry sectors. By transferring our experience from one industry to another, we take advantage of valuable synergies and expand our range of offers to provide complete solutions.
2-way NPT ball valve assembly: reliable performance with perfect fit
Actuated ball valves: Festo has matched torques and mounting interfaces for these readily available assemblies, ensuring a working solution every time.
Process automation learning
Our process automation courses focus on maintenance strategies and lean production techniques, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize industrial processes efficiently.
FAQS
What types of process automation solutions does Festo offer?
Festo provides end-to-end solutions, including both field level components (like process valves, actuators, pilot valves, positioners, and limits switches) and control architecture (like valve terminals, remote I/O, PLCs and HMIs). Our systems are modular and scalable, suitable for both new installations and retrofits.
Which industries benefit most from Festo's process automation systems?
Festo's process automation solutions are designed to support a wide variety of industries. Currently, the food and beverage, automotive, hydrogen and semiconductor industries take the most advantage of our process products. However, each solution is tailored to meet the unique operational needs of your environment.
Can Festo components be integrated with existing control systems?
Yes. Festo components are designed to integrate easily into a wide range of existing control architectures. At the field level, our process products follow standard global interfaces like ISO 5211 and VDI/VDE 3845. For controls, our compatibility with common communication standards ensures smooth integration, whether you are enhancing part of a system or implementing a full-scale automation upgrade.
Do you offer support for system design and implementation?
Yes. Our automation experts provide assistance throughout the entire process, from initial planning to final commissioning. We help identify project goals, recommend appropriate components, and offer guidance during installation and training to ensure successful implementation.
Does Festo offer training for my maintenance or engineering team?
Festo offers training programs to support the development of skills and knowledge needed to operate and maintain automation systems effectively.