Welcome to the World of Motion

From pioneering innovations to maximum productivity

We set the world in motion for our customers. By using innovations to make complex tasks simple. No matter what challenges our customers face, our one-stop-shop approach allows them to decide which technology is best suited for the joint solution. As the only supplier that combines pneumatic and electrical automation, we draw on the broadest portfolio on the market to meet almost any motion 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 easy connection of our customers' machines and systems, saving up to 70% time in engineering.

With our broad application knowledge, we are the ideal partner and set the highest standards in the field of digitalization and industrial AI. Unlike many software vendors, we have in-depth domain and application expertise to provide solutions that lead to maximum productivity.

Qualification is just as important as technology. That's why we systematically pass on our knowledge with technical training and further education that only Festo offers. 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 know-how from 100 years of automation experience.

For more complex tasks, our latest innovation for intelligent solutions is provided: 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 mechanics to control systems to the right cloud application: With one of the broadest portfolios on the market, we enable almost any movement requirement for our customers with electric automation. Seamless 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 is a founding member of the Industry 4.0 platform. We generate the decisive added value from the know-how of mechatronics, automation and AI. As a partner for industrial automation, we offer individual, holistic solutions and support our customers in increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness at every point of the customer journey with the right hardware, the right software tools from design to commissioning, and perfect AI apps.

Thanks to AX Industrial Intelligence, there is less downtime, less waste and leaks are simply reduced. Through predictive maintenance with real-time machine data, we make a valuable contribution to quality assurance and energy efficiency. In addition, we 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 decisive added value for our customers on the way to industrial transformation – and thus the basis for productivity, innovation and sustainable growth. We systematically pass on our knowledge to the experts of tomorrow.

For example, our digital learning portal Festo LX enables a completely new way of learning with a 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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