Collaboration with FESTO Bulgaria

FESTO is a global leader in the fields of automation, industrial technology, and technical training, and the company’s manufacturing plant in Sofia is one of the largest within the group’s global structure, producing over 1,300 types of high-tech products for customers around the world. The close collaboration between FESTO and the Technical University of Sofia is aimed at training highly qualified engineers who can meet the rapidly evolving needs of the industry. A significant portion of the company’s engineering staff are graduates of the Technical University of Sofia, and the partnership includes support for laboratories, the provision of state-of-the-art equipment, and the joint development of approaches to practical training for students. FESTO also actively participates in initiatives to update and create curricula and degree programs aligned with developments in automation, mechatronics, electronics, and software technologies. Of particular importance is the link between theory and practice, which enables students to prepare for working with smart factory technologies, industrial automation, and connected systems. The partnership between TU Sofia and FESTO is an example of sustainable collaboration between a university and the high-tech industry, which supports the development of modern engineering education and strengthens Bulgaria’s position as a center for engineering and technological expertise.