Automation

Festo introduces System Configurator, a free online tool that enables OEMs, system integrators and distributors to design complete automation systems – including pneumatic and electric motion, remote I/O, and IO-Link devices – in one workflow. The tool brings sizing, configuration, and commissioning together to help teams work faster and reduce design time. It is ideal for packaging, material handling, assembly, and custom machine builders. The launch comes as machine builders face increasing pressure to develop systems faster with fewer engineering resources and less tolerance for rework. Today’s automation projects often combine pneumatic and electric motion, which not only adds complexity but brings together different disciplines. System Configurator supports these real-world requirements by allowing teams to lay out a complete architecture, specify components, and confirm compatibility before hardware is ordered or commissioning begins.