As manufacturing industries accelerate toward connected, intelligent, and sustainable operations, automation is becoming the foundation of industrial competitiveness. Bringing this vision to the forefront, Festo India Private Limited will participate in INTEC 2026, taking place from 4–8 June 2026 at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, where the company will showcase its latest advancements in seamless automation, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation technologies.
Visitors can explore Festo India’s solutions at Hall A, Stall 24, where the company will demonstrate how integrated automation ecosystems are helping manufacturers simplify complexity, improve operational agility, and unlock new levels of productivity.
With more than two decades of participation at INTEC, Festo has witnessed the transformation of Indian manufacturing from traditional production environments to increasingly connected and data-driven operations. Today, as manufacturers navigate challenges around productivity, flexibility, energy efficiency, and digitalisation, the company continues to focus on delivering automation solutions that bridge the gap between machines, people, and intelligent manufacturing systems.
At INTEC 2026, Festo India will showcase a comprehensive portfolio spanning pneumatic automation, electric automation, motion control, intelligent valve technology, connectivity solutions, remote I/O systems, and digital automation platforms. Designed to work together as a unified ecosystem, these technologies enable manufacturers to build smarter, more responsive, and future-ready production environments.
The showcase will highlight how modern automation is moving beyond standalone components toward connected systems that deliver real-time insights, greater machine intelligence, predictive capabilities, and improved operational efficiency. Through application-focused demonstrations, visitors will gain practical insights into how automation technologies can support faster cycle times, higher machine availability, optimised energy consumption, and greater manufacturing flexibility.
As industries increasingly embrace smart manufacturing strategies, trends such as predictive maintenance, AI-enabled decision-making, connected production systems, modular machine architectures, and data-driven optimisation are rapidly reshaping factory operations. At Festo, the approach aligns closely with these developments, enabling manufacturers to adopt scalable automation solutions that support both immediate operational goals and long-term digital transformation initiatives.
Commenting on the company’s participation, Ravi Sastry, Managing Director, Festo India, said, “At INTEC 2026, visitors will experience how seamless automation can help simplify complexity in manufacturing. We will showcase intelligent automation technologies, live demonstrations, and application-driven solutions designed to improve productivity, flexibility, and machine performance while supporting sustainable industrial growth.”
He further added: “INTEC 2026 provides an important platform for us to engage closely with customers, machine builders, and industry stakeholders across South India. Our participation reflects Festo India’s commitment to enabling smarter and more connected manufacturing through innovative automation solutions and strong customer collaboration.”
Speaking on the future of industrial transformation in India, Sastry noted: “India is witnessing rapid transformation in manufacturing driven by automation, digitalisation, and sustainability goals. We believe the future of Indian manufacturing will be shaped by intelligent, connected, and energy-efficient automation systems that empower industries to become more productive, agile, and globally competitive.”
South India remains one of the country’s most influential manufacturing regions, supported by strong automotive, electronics, semiconductor, machine-tool, packaging, pharmaceutical, and industrial-engineering sectors. Through its participation at INTEC 2026, Festo India aims to strengthen collaboration with OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, production leaders, and technology partners seeking to accelerate their smart manufacturing journey.
As the manufacturing sector continues its transition toward Industry 4.0 and beyond, Festo’s presence at INTEC 2026 reflects not only its technology leadership but also its long-term commitment to helping industries build resilient, connected, and sustainable production ecosystems. Festo India is a leading industrial automation company delivering advanced solutions across pneumatic automation, electric automation, motion control, process automation, connectivity, and digital manufacturing technologies. As part of the global Festo Group, the company supports manufacturers worldwide in improving productivity, efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. Through continuous innovation and deep application expertise, Festo helps industries navigate the evolving landscape of smart manufacturing and industrial digitalisation.
