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Addressing the effects of high-level automation

Factory, along with process automation has developed increasingly, with smart machines rapidly changing the industry.

Festo makes seamless connectivity a reality

Festo has developed technology to connect hardware such as the Servo Drive CMMT-AS, Servo Motor EMMT-AS and software such as Dashboards to the cloud seamlessly.

Simplified Motion Series for simple movements

The Simplified Motion Series integrates all the elements of standard electric drive solutions into a single package for simple motion tasks

Festo hosts Automation Expo

The Festo Automation Expos attracted numerous industry leaders, engineering professionals, senior executives and technology enthusiasts.

Online configurator tool simplifies valve sizing

The Festo online configurator tool has made finding, selecting, sizing and ordering the perfect KVZB Ball Valve or KVZA Butterfly Valve simple with just a few clicks.

Flow Sensor SFAW for liquid media

The new flow sensor SFAW from Festo is ideal for monitoring cooling circuits in numerous industries.

Festo helps youth realise their dreams

For many years Festo has been giving young individuals opportunities to hone their industry skills through internships, apprenticeships and learnerships.

Festo celebrates over 45 years in South Africa

Brett Wallace paints a picture of the company’s rich history, global heritage and the ongoing pursuit of new improved automation solutions in Africa.

Didactic provides Industry 4.0 training

Festo Didactic offers a cyberphysical (CP) learning and research platform in the form of the CP factory. These platform models the stations in a real production plant.

Festo VUVS-LT Poppet Valve

Frequently used in different locations and exposed places, the VUVS-LT Poppet Valve can take a lot – all without losing its good looks.

Festo supports Automation Industry with Core Range

Quality and attractively priced solutions from a reliable partner such as Festo are the keys to success during challenging times.

New Festo digital apps set high industry standards

The Festo App World is an online platform for purchasing and downloading software/licenses and is aimed at simplifying the lives of customers.

Online training platforms break learning barriers

With the development of new technologies and the advancement of the internet, being physically present in a classroom or learning station isn‘t the only learning option.

Do all wireless solutions solve industry problems?

Wireless technology makes use of devices that allow us to communicate without using cables or wires, and it plays a role in solving complex engineering problems.

New Festo valves gain immense popularity

Since their debut, the Festo Namur valves VSNC, solenoid valve VUVS and solenoid valve VUVG have gained significant popularity across various industries.