Festo News & Articles

Festo Showcases its Latest Automation Innovations at Pack Expo Connects
- November 3, 2020
- News
Festo has packaged a mix of innovative products with live product demonstrations for Pack Expo Connects Nov. 9-13.

Festo AI Project Wins Inaugural AI Champion Award
- August 24, 2020
- News
This AI algorithm signals personnel to replace failing pneumatic clamps before problems and costly shutdowns occur.

Festo announces Virtual Exhibition July 15 and 16
- July 12, 2020
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Festo is hosting a real-time visit to an exhibition booth at the First Festo Virtual Exhibition on 15th and 16th July 2020.

Festo introduces BionicMobileAssistant robotic hand
- July 2, 2020
- News
The BionicMobileAssistant is a prototype of a robot system that moves independently in three dimensions and can identify objects, grip adaptively and work together with humans.

Festo partners with MassRobotics to enhance robotic development
- April 23, 2020
- News
Festo has entered into a strategic partnership with MassRobotics, based in Boston, to further global market growth and innovation initiatives dedicated to the development of the next generation of robotics.
Festo announces distribution agreement with Magswitch
- November 5, 2019
- News
Magswitch offers single sided gripping systems featuring true on-and-off magnetic technology that can simplify complete automation systems in OEM assembled lines in such applications as robotic welding, pick-and-place, and body-in-white.
Festo's BionicOpter earns spot in Guinness Book of World Records
- September 30, 2019
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The BionicOpter, a flying object based on the dragonfly, was named there as the world record winner for biggest flying robotic insect.
Festo helps Kentucky community college establish program to prepare women for manufacturing and Indu
- August 21, 2019
- News
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), a recipient of a $2.85 million-dollar grant from the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative (KWRSI), has invested in a innovation lab to prepare students for the future of work by giving them a real-world glimpse into advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 careers.
Festo helps Kentucky community college establish program to prepare women for manufacturing and Indu
- August 21, 2019
- News
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), a recipient of a $2.85 million-dollar grant from the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative (KWRSI), has invested in a innovation lab to prepare students for the future of work by giving them a real-world glimpse into advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 careers.
Festo announces dedication of Technology Engineering Center for the life sciences
- November 27, 2018
- News
The TEC is the company’s first engineering center in the United States devoted to the life sciences. The choice of the United States for this engineering center was based on this country’s leadership in the global life sciences industry.