"Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an intuitive digital experience for our customers," explains Frank Notz, Chief Sales Officer at Festo. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of seamless automation at the Festo stand in Hall 13 at the Hannover Messe.

The Festo Virtual Assistant helps in a matter of seconds and knows the answer to almost everything. The AI-supported digital assistant for engineers and technicians provides contextualised, technical answers and links directly to relevant Festo documents and engineering tools. Visitors to the Hannover Messe can discover tips and tricks with Festo experts at the Festo stand in Hall 13.

The Supervisory Board has appointed Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tomas Smetana (51) to the Management Board of Festo Management SE. He will join the family-owned company as the new Board Member for Research and Development as of May 1, 2026.

Compact, custom distribution plates for precise fluid control: Diffusion bonded manifolds enable tailored, contamination-free fluidic solutions through an adhesive-free joining process. The technology complements existing standard components and is aimed especially at applications in medical technology, diagnostics, laboratory automation and food analysis.