Welcome to the World of Motion

From pioneering innovations to maximum productivity

We set the world in motion for our customers. By simplifying the complex with innovations. No matter what challenges our customers face, they decide which technology is best suited for the joint solution with our one-stop-shop approach. As the only supplier to combine pneumatic and electric automation, we have access to the broadest portfolio on the market to meet almost any movement requirement.

Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo


"Festo long ago expanded classic pneumatics to include electric automation and controlled pneumatics as well as software and AI applications."

Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo

Our open system architecture for controlling systems in one solution ensures seamless and simple connection of our customers' machines and systems, saving up to 70 percent of engineering time.

With our broad application knowledge, we are the ideal partner and set the highest standard in the field of digitalization and industrial AI. Unlike many software providers, we have detailed domain and application expertise to offer solutions that maximize productivity.

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. We call this Seamless Automation from Festo: Together we set the world in motion. Welcome to the World of Motion.

From pure power to smart control

Pneumatics from Festo for reliable and innovative automation solutions in all industries

Pneumatics often offers the simplest and most efficient solution. Regardless of the challenge – with our pneumatic solutions, our customers benefit from application expertise gained from 100 years of automation experience.

Our latest innovation provides intelligent solutions for more complex tasks: Controlled Pneumatics. With comprehensive design software, digitized pneumatics opens up new possibilities – from precise positioning to fast and flexible control.

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From maximum flexibility to the highest precision

Electrical automation from Festo for speed and efficiency with end-to-end connectivity

From the mechanical system to the control system to the right cloud application: With one of the broadest portfolios on the market, we make almost any movement requirement possible for our customers with electrical automation. End-to-end connectivity ensures perfect interaction between all technologies.

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From real-time tracking to looking into the future

Digitalization from Festo for monitoring and digital tools to AI solutions.

Festo is one of the pioneers of digitalization and a founding member of the Internet of Things platform. We use our expertise in mechatronics, automation and AI to generate decisive added value. As a partner for industrial automation, we offer customized, holistic solutions and support our customers in increasing overall system effectiveness at every point of the customer journey with the right hardware, the right software tools from configuration to commissioning, and perfect AI apps.

Thanks to AX Industrial Intelligence, there is less downtime, fewer rejects and leakages are simply reduced. Through predictive servicing with real-time machine data, we make a valuable contribution to quality assurance and energy efficiency. We also enable the standardized and consistent use of the digital twin in mechanical and plant engineering.

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From comprehensive know-how to lifelong learning

Festo Didactic for learning solutions for technical skills development

As the global market leader in technical education and training, we create the decisive added value for our customers on the path to industrial transformation – and thus the basis for productivity, innovation and sustainable growth. We systematically pass on our knowledge to the experts of tomorrow.

Our Festo LX digital learning portal, for example, enables a completely new type of learning with its holistic approach. Festo Didactic – qualification from a single source: from simple software solutions and individual learning packages to digital learning platforms and comprehensive training centers.

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