Festo is both a global player and an independent family-owned company based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. The company has become one of the global market leaders in its sector over the past 60 years thanks to its innovations and problem-solving competency, as well as a unique range of technical education. Festo has been developing components and system solutions for equipment manufacturers who specialise in the automation of laboratory processes and ...

The decentralised pressure and vacuum generator PGVA from Festo is a compact complete solution for laboratory automation. It integrates compressor, air preparation including filter system, reservoir and electronic pressure and vacuum control in the smallest of spaces.

Automation specialist Festo has developed piezo valve technology for gas handling that simplifies the replacement of traditional solenoid valves, facilitates integration and can reduce energy consumption by as much as 95%.