"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.

Today, every machine must be analysable in a standardised way - regardless of manufacturer or control system. Festo offers a broad portfolio of software and digital services for this purpose: from hardware-independent applications to device-related functions and apps through to digital twins.

After the successful conclusion of the PLCnext Community Summit, which took place this year from 30 September to 1 October at the automation specialist Festo in Esslingen, the organisers draw a thoroughly positive conclusion. Phoenix Contact, Festo and Yaskawa had invited to this event. The summit gathered developers, partner companies and technology enthusiasts. In an open and lively atmosphere, around 90 participants came together to make innovations visible, set new impulses for industrial automation and jointly shape the future of open,...