Hydrogen, as a clean and abundant energy source, is gaining importance in energy-intensive industries like manufacturing, processing, and transportation. Festo, a pioneer in automation solutions, is at the forefront of innovating hydrogen production processes. Thomas Bertsch, the Head of Process Industries in North America at Festo, highlights the company's significant investments in hydrogen automation solutions to streamline project timelines, reduce costs, and ensure safety. Festo's modular approach allows for efficient scaling from pilot installations to full-scale production facilities, making hydrogen automation more accessible and cost-effective for customers. The company's focus on modularity extends to skid automation, where solutions like the VTUG-EX valve manifold decrease control panel size and enhance installation and maintenance efficiency. Additionally, Festo offers transportation solutions for hydrogen, such as the HY.Runner intelligent trailer control system, which prioritizes safety by monitoring and controlling operating conditions. Safety remains a key aspect in all aspects of Festo's hydrogen automation solutions, with a strong emphasis on developing cost-effective control systems, actuator units, and safety circuits up to SIL 3 level. Festo's innovations in hydrogen automation not only improve process reliability but also provide customers with efficient and sustainable solutions for their energy-intensive operations.