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Two global players, one shared success story: In 2026, Festo will once again be Bosch’s Preferred Supplier for automation products in the “Pneumatic Components” category. This also makes Festo the first point of contact for new machine and plant projects. Bosch has relied on Festo for the eleventh consecutive year since 2015.
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Festo Once Again Named Bosch’s Preferred Supplier

Two global players, one shared success story: In 2026, Festo will once again be Bosch’s Preferred ...
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Festo has introduced GripperAI, an AI-powered software solution that enables robots to handle mixed, unfamiliar and randomly positioned products without the need for extensive programming, template loading or specialist vision integration. Designed for manufacturers seeking greater flexibility from automated handling systems, GripperAI automatically identifies the optimum gripping point for each item and selects the most appropriate gripper for the task from the end-of-arm tools available. The software enables robots to adapt to changing...
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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Ireland
United Kingdom

Festo launches GripperAI software

Festo has introduced GripperAI, an AI-powered software solution that enables robots to handle mixed ...
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Degassing and sealing are core processes in battery cell production that directly follow the initial contacting of the battery cells with electrical voltage. The battery cells are pierced with lances and the forming gas produced during contacting is extracted. Pneumatic and electric actuators from Festo are used to handle and pierce the battery cells.
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Display Degassing
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Reliable degassing in battery cell production

Degassing and sealing are core processes in battery cell production that directly follow the initial ...
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Manual disassembly of end-of-life batteries in electric vehicles is now a thing of the past: Liebherr has developed a system that automatically removes the battery cover screws - regardless of whether they are attached horizontally or vertically to the battery housing. The CMAD servo-pneumatic position controller from Festo, which makes position-independent unscrewing possible in the first place, plays a major role in this automation solution.
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Liebherr mit Personen
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Automated dismantling of electric batteries

Manual disassembly of end-of-life batteries in electric vehicles is now a thing of the past ...
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The number of vehicles with electric drives worldwide is forecast to grow by around 30% per year until 2030. At the same time, the production processes for the electrified powertrain are changing. While semi-automated production processes have dominated traditional automotive manufacturing with combustion engines up to now, the manufacture of battery cells and electric motors is increasingly developing into fully automated production processes. As a leading manufacturer of automation technology, Festo has the right solutions for this along the...
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Battery Pack Handling
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Everything under control from battery cells to ...

The number of vehicles with electric drives worldwide is forecast to grow by around 30% per year ...
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Experts estimate that around 3 million tons of used batteries from electric cars will be due for recycling in 2030. This inevitably raises the question of sustainability, as batteries are energy storage devices made from critical raw materials. Festo therefore not only offers modular automation concepts for cell production, the assembly of battery modules and packs and for platform integration, but also for dismantling and recycling or separating the materials.
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Dismantling exponat
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Automated processes for battery recycling

Experts estimate that around 3 million tons of used batteries from electric cars will be due for ...
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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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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

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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Virtual Assistant Shopfloor
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Ireland
United Kingdom

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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Global

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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Titelbild GJ 2025
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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Automation of Organs-on-a-Chip
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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Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

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 manufacturing times and costs, making individualized cancer therapies faster, cheaper and available to more patients.
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CAR-T-Cell 5
Festo SE & Co. KG
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Global

Personalized 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 SE & Co. KG
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Ireland
United Kingdom

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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HMI 2026
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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