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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.
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Transformation Program for sustainable Growth and ...

Festo has launched a company-wide transformation program to position itself for a sustainable future ...
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Automation engineers are under increasing pressure to keep production running while managing ever more complex systems. Every minute of downtime counts, but critical technical information is often spread across multiple tools, manuals and data sources, slowing down troubleshooting and impacting productivity. Festo has introduced its new AI-powered Virtual Assistant to give engineers and maintenance teams immediate access to reliable technical answers, helping them resolve issues faster and keep operations moving.
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Festo launches an AI-powered Virtual Assistant

Automation engineers are under increasing pressure to keep production running while managing ever ...
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With the blister packaging machine from IWK, sustainability is not just lip service: with recyclable packaging material, low energy consumption, high speed and ergonomics, the CABLIblue 870 card-to-card blister system is proving to be a real trendsetter. The use of electrical automation technology from Festo increases sustainability and efficiency immensely in this application.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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How packaging machines are becoming more ...

With the blister packaging machine from IWK, sustainability is not just lip service: with recyclable ...
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Festo achieved solid financial results in fiscal year 2025. Following a 3.7% decline in turnover due to economic conditions, Festo is focusing 2026 on expanding its leadership in innovation and competitiveness. To this end, the company is continuing to further develop its structure and, with an R&D ratio of over 8%, is investing in the expansion of Seamless Automation with a comprehensive portfolio, seamless connectivity, and an intuitive digital experience.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Festo provides Basis for Growth

Festo achieved solid financial results in fiscal year 2025. Following a 3.7% decline in turnover due ...
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The development of drugs is lengthy, complex and expensive. Approaches from organ-on-a-chip research promise to shorten the time to approval of new active ingredients. Together with experts from TU Darmstadt, Festo has developed an exhibit that demonstrates the automated production of such mini-organs: A bioprinter applies human cell material to a microfluidic chip, on which organ-like tissue then grows. Festo is combining two future technologies for the first time: SupraMotion and Diffusion Bonded Manifolds.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Automation of organs-on-a-chip for drug ...

The development of drugs is lengthy, complex and expensive. Approaches from organ-on-a-chip research ...
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Festo is an independent family-owned company and a global player in automation technology and technical education, with headquarters in Esslingen a.N. (Germany) – with over 20,000 employees at around 250 locations worldwide, a turnover of 3.33 billion euros and an R&D rate of over 8%. As a partner in motion, Festo offers integrated and seamless pneumatic, electric and digital drive technologies across all industries – including software and AI solutions as well as customized training concepts – for 300,000 customers in over 35 industries in...
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The Festo Group

Festo is an independent family-owned company and a global player in automation technology and ...
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At Next-Gen Life Science Automation, Festo is researching new solutions for medical technology and laboratory automation. At Hannover Messe 2026, Festo and Fraunhofer IPA will be demonstrating the construction of a cassette for the process step of modifying cells in CAR-T cell therapy. Automation significantly reduces production times and costs, making customised cancer therapies faster, cheaper and available to more patients.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Personalised Cell Therapy for Cancer Treatment

At Next-Gen Life Science Automation, Festo is researching new solutions for medical technology and ...
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Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential.
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Festo Introduces the HPSX Universal Adaptive ...

Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to ...
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Global markets are more dynamic than ever – among other things, we take a look at our economic situation in 2025: challenges, opportunities and financial figures. During a Guided Tour through our stand, we will show you our trade fair highlights and invite you to a small snack afterwards.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Invitation to the Press Conference at Hannover ...

Global markets are more dynamic than ever – among other things, we take a look at our economic ...
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Bioprocesses are becoming increasingly important for industry, as they represent sustainable alternatives to conventional production processes and enable the manufacture of new products. With BioTech Automation, Festo is presenting an overview of already available components and solutions at Analytica based on selected cultivation processes, which will be demonstrated in three bioreactors: a loop bioreactor, a stainless steel reactor and a benchtop laboratory reactor.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Automation of bioreactors for algae, bacteria and ...

Bioprocesses are becoming increasingly important for industry, as they represent sustainable ...
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"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.
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Seamless Automation Messe
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Seamless automation transforms complexity into ...

"Seamless Automation combines our broad-based solution portfolio with end-to-end connectivity and an ...
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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.
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AI power for all questions about automation ...

The Festo Virtual Assistant helps in a matter of seconds and knows the answer to almost everything ...
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Compact, customised manifold plates for precise fluid control: Diffusion Bonded Manifolds enable individualised, contamination-free fluidic solutions using an adhesive-free joining process. The technology complements existing standard components and is aimed in particular at applications in medical technology, diagnostics, laboratory automation and food analysis.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Diffusion Bonded Manifolds: Precise fluidic ...

Compact, customised manifold plates for precise fluid control: Diffusion Bonded Manifolds enable ...
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Festo has expanded its VTUX valve terminal platform with a series of new functions and connectivity options that give machine builders greater design freedom, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced digital capability. Building on the highly cost-effective VTUX base system, the latest additions include advanced communication via Festo AP, new smart vacuum and I/O options, and new energy-saving valve functions. Together, these enhancements enable the creation of more compact, responsive and future-ready machines - reducing compressed air...
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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United Kingdom

Festo Expands VTUX Valve Terminal

Festo has expanded its VTUX valve terminal platform with a series of new functions and connectivity ...
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