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.

Hydrogen makes sustainable energy mobile. With the intel ligent trailer control system HY.Runner from GP Joule, transporting hydrogen is more efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly. The Festo valve terminal VTUG and the solenoid valve VOFC provide a space-saving design on the trailer chassis, as well as additional safety.

In the current market, characterized by evolving technological and regulatory challenges, companies must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Festo is committed to innovating, improving operational efficiency, and offering customized solutions to meet customer needs. At the SPS Italia, Festo will present its "Blue World" approach, to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production. Additionally, the company will introduce three new technological solutions: the VTUX valve unit, the CPX-AP-A remote IO system, and the ELGD linear...

After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. Turnover was just below the previous year’s level (- 4.3% to around 3.65 billion euros). Festo continued to invest heavily in research and development and the expansion of regional market supply. The company sees good opportunities for growth again in the medium term. The automation of future markets, but also the qualification of the specialists required for this, offers Festo great potential for sustainable growth in the Automation and Didactic business. This includes segments...