Festo aims to extend the quality standards applied to its hardware to digital product and simulation models. This is intended to enable machine builders to develop and validate automation solutions virtually in a manner that is as close to reality as possible. In the future, such models are also intended to support the development and testing of autonomous automation systems.

From modern manufacturing to clean water and renewable energy: Festo promotes excellence in vocational training and dialogue between education and industry to develop the skilled workers of tomorrow.

Two global players, one shared success story: in 2026, Festo remains Bosch’s Preferred Supplier for automation products in the ‘Pneumatic Components’ category. This also makes Festo the first point of contact for new machinery and plant projects. Bosch has been relying on Festo since 2015 – now for the eleventh year running.

Festo has launched a company-wide transformation program to position itself for a sustainable future as a financially independent family-owned company. The program is also intended to strengthen and expand the company’s position as a globally successful innovation leader. Alongside structural realignments to its global organization, the company plans to cut 1,300 positions in Germany.