Peter Hofmann

FESTO AG & Co. KG provides pneumatic, servo-pneumatic, and electric automation technology solutions for factory and process automation. The firm operates through the Automation and Didactic segments. The Automation segment offers products, systems, and services related to pneumatic and electrical control, as well as drive technology. The Didactic segment focuses on learning systems, training, and consulting. Its products include pneumatic and electro-mechanical drives, servo-pneumatic positioning systems, motors and controllers, handling systems and grippers, vacuum technology, valves and valve terminals, sensors, vision systems, compressed air preparation, pneumatic and electrical connection technology, control technology and software, as well as complete handling systems, mounting plates, and control cabinets. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany.

INDUTHERM Erwärmungsanlagen GmbH is a private company based in Walzbachtal, Germany. The German company specializes in the development and construction of metallurgical technology and powder metallurgy. The company offers innovative solutions for the production and processing of metal powders, as well as induction heating with over 25 years of experience. The company's blue power air classifier AC-series provides precise separation and classification of metal powders. The company's Indutherm systems are designed for melting and casting high-temperature precious metals, and some models can even melt stainless steel. The company emphasizes that high performance values are not the only important factor when purchasing casting systems. The company was founded in 2008, and the CEOs are Peter Hofmann and Jan Hofmann.