Festo News & Articles
Researchers from Germany and Canada Work on New AI Methods for Picking Robots
- July 12, 2021
- News
With the FLAIROP (Federated Learning for Robot Picking) project Festo and researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners from Canada, want to make picking robots smarter using distributed AI methods.
Festo Appoints North American COO and VP of Sales
- June 3, 2021
- News
Festo announces that Kim Harper-Gage, who joined Festo in February 2020 as vice president of operations, has been appointed chief operating officer, and John Holmes, who has more than 25 years of experience at Festo, has been appointed vice president of sales–North America.
Festo in the Fight Against Covid-19
- April 21, 2021
- News
As well as providing components for ventilators and protective facemasks, Festo supplies systemically relevant areas.
Festo Makes Customers Ready for Energy-efficient Production
- April 20, 2021
- News
Festo Energy Saving Services and energy-saving products reduce CO2 emissions.
Festo: Hardware Expertise Paired with Software and AI Competence
- April 19, 2021
- News
AI software solutions for predictive maintenance, predictive quality and predictive energy.
Festo Drives Digital Transformation of Indonesian Industry
- April 15, 2021
- News
Indonesia wants to become one of the ten leading economies by 2030. The way to achieve this is through the digital transformation of the Indonesian industry. Festo is a strong partner in the government programme “Making Indonesia 4.0."
Festo: Stable Position for the Future
- April 14, 2021
- News
In the 2020 financial year, the Festo Group had to cope with a 7.5% decline in turnover due to the pandemic, but was able to close with an overall operating result above the previous year. The workforce was also guided through the crisis in a stable manner. After a strong first quarter, the company expects a catch-up year in 2021. With smart and intelligent products as well as digital learning platforms, Festo supports the structural change in industry and society–from electromobility to vaccine production and laboratory diagnostics to energy efficiency and climate-neutral production.
Festo Increases Turnover with Electromobility
- April 9, 2021
- News
In 2020, Festo was able to increase sales in the "machines and systems for battery production" segment by 40%. The demand for automation for battery cell production and other e-vehicle components is increasing. Festo sees great opportunities for further growth in this segment.
Hannover Fair: Festo Productivity Master Demonstration Points the Way to Digitalization
- March 16, 2021
- News
Festo developed seamless connectivity of handling and software solutions.
EandM Now Distributes Festo Automation Products Throughout the West Coast
- February 2, 2021
- News
EandM, a 65-year-old minority-owned company, is recognized for focusing on industry-leading technology and tech support.
Mechatronic Learning Systems from Festo Didactic Shine for the First Time at Automate 2023
- by Renee Bassett
- June 6, 2023
- Feature
Two conference presentations—one on real-time data for AI and one on Industry 4.0 trends—reflected the importance of workforce development as North American reshoring accelerates.
Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible
- March 28, 2023
- News
Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal–the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX–to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees.
Festo Introduces Pneumatic Essentials, a Program for Easy-Order and Fast-Ship Pneumatic Products
- January 20, 2023
- News
Making something simple isn’t easy. Festo invested sizable resources over four years to create Pneumatic Essentials.
Festo Introduces Online 3D CAD Configurator for Actuators and Accessories
- January 11, 2023
- News
A 3D CAD file of the actuator assembly is ready for download at the end of configurator’s streamlined design process.
Festo Didactic Takes Its Apprenticeship Program to the Next Level
- November 4, 2022
- News
Festo Didactic, Lt. Governor Husted’s office, ApprenticeOhio, and industry partners look to the future for the Mason, Ohio, Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program.
Festo Didactic and SICK Release New Curriculum For Robot Safety Awareness
- October 4, 2022
- News
With safety as the main focus, Festo Didactic and SICK created a Safety Awareness Training Package that combines curriculum and hardware.
Festo Demonstrates a Degassing Cell with Pneumatics, Electrics and Decentralized I/O
- September 14, 2022
- News
This new demonstration showcases the company’s motion automation innovations in battery and electric vehicle assembly.
MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE and Novanta Support Healthcare Robotics Startups
- August 18, 2022
- News
MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE and Novanta are calling on startups in the healthcare robotics space to apply to the second Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program.
Festo Marks 50 Years in the U.S. with Major Expansions in U.S.-Based Manufacturing and R&D
- August 10, 2022
- News
The Festo Mason, Ohio, Campus will be the site of a Global Production Center and expanded Technology Engineering Center.
Festo and PennAir Ink a Distribution Agreement
- July 19, 2022
- News
PennAir, a 53-year-old family-owned business, now distributes Festo products in the mid-Atlantic region.
Festo Celebrates Its Centenary, Names a New North American CEO
- March 4, 2025
- News
Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker will become the new North American Business Region CEO on April 1.
Clayton Controls Is Festo Corporation’s Newest Distribution Partner
- December 20, 2024
- News
Clayton sees demand for Festo electric, pneumatic and process automation solutions in California, Nevada and Arizona.
Festo Features a Robust Suite of Pneumatic Safety Solutions at Automation Fair
- November 20, 2024
- News
At Automation Fair, Festo is introducing an innovative suite of safety products, including its new CIP safety module.
Festo Launches Clean Energy Initiative at Its North American Regional Service Center in Mason, Ohio
- September 19, 2024
- News
Electricity generated by solar panels will add to the local energy pool–enough to power 359 Ohio homes for a year.
Festo Sees Good Growth Prospects
- April 29, 2024
- News
After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation.
Festo Customer Solutions Reduces Multi-Panel Building Costs by as Much as 50%
- April 11, 2024
- News
Festo announces that its Customer Solutions department is now unified throughout North America.
The Festo Power Up Initiative Aims to Transform Food and Beverage Machine Building
- November 1, 2023
- News
The Festo product range, productivity tools, and automation platform supercharge the adoption of electric automation.
Festo Joins the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem
- October 19, 2023
- News
Festo and Siemens announced their latest partnership at this year’s Hannover Messe trade fair. Festo has joined the Industrial Edge Ecosystem.
Festo Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility
- by Jack Smith
- September 7, 2023
- News
Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio.
Festo Didactic Supports SkillsUSA Mechatronics Competition with Automation Training Equipment
- June 7, 2023
- News
Festo Didactic will provide SkillsUSA Championship Competition participants (Mechatronics Section) with advanced training technology at the 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference June 19-23.
Festo announces partnerships with Power/mation and Heitek Automation
- November 7, 2018
- News
Power/mation has warehouses and sales offices in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Heitek Automation will now be distributing the full line of Festo pneumatic and electric automation components and systems in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Festo announces acquisition of Fabco-Air
- September 27, 2018
- News
Fabco-Air’s NPT pneumatic cylinders are applied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on new machinery and systems as well as replacement components in the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) market.
Festo announces opening of Silicon Valley Festo Experience Center
- August 3, 2018
- News
The 5,000 square-foot Festo Experience Center, Santa Clara, features a demonstration hall where augmented reality devices allow visitors to virtually experience manufacturing and processing systems utilized in such industries as semiconductors and electronics, solar and flat panel, assembly and test, medical technology, laboratory automation, food & packaging and process automation.
Festo announces 350,000 sq ft expansion to Mason, Ohio manufacturing center
- April 20, 2018
- News
Construction will be conducted in two phases and is expected to be completed by 2024. The company also plans to add 350 jobs in the fields of engineering, mechatronics, purchasing and material management, as well as production and logistics operations, over the next five years.
Festo announces new Ohio custom services facility
- July 13, 2017
- News
The move places custom services within a few miles of the parts and logistics resources of the Festo North American Regional Service Center. The new Customer Solutions Center will provide customized products to the company’s North American customers.
Festo announces launch of UK Industry 4.0 course
- June 8, 2017
- News
Over two days, Festo's course will assist leaders to identify opportunities for change within their own workplaces and help them recognise how and where to apply the principles of Industry 4.0.
Festo announces in-town relocation of Hauppauge headquarters
- March 30, 2017
- News
This location will serve as center of operations for the Festo North American executive management team, as well as marketing, finance, technology, human resources, and other corporate functions. All employees from the current Moreland Road location will relocate to its new location on Motor Parkway.
Festo partners with AWC to reach customers in Southern US
- March 29, 2017
- News
Festo named AWC to distribute process automation products in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
Festo to showcase Industry 4.0 manufacturing advancements at Manufacturing in America
- March 20, 2017
- News
At the March 22-23 event, Festo and Siemens will demonstrate the Multi-Carrier System, a mass customization transport solution. Festo will provide strategies for smart manufacturing during presentations on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.