Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version, the piCOBOT L. Developed for customers who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload and low building height enable maximum capacity usage. The piCOBOT family consists of two pump units and a selection of grippers. Optionally, a tool changer with […]
Vacuums
Piab’s fruit suction cup FCX50A provides gentle grip
In fruit picking, flexibility is key. A suction cup able to handle items with difficult surface and various shapes is needed for reliable processes. Piab’s new detectable fruit suction cup FCX50 is all this: Flexible bellows for off-axis grips and adaptation as well as multi-lip design for the surface ensuring good sealing. With its innovative […]
Piab’s egg suction cup ECX36 increases productivity, processes
Piab’s new ECX36 egg suction cup, with its stable design and multistage actuation, provides easy control over the product release. It impressively reduces the risk of damaging eggs in the process, thus enabling high speed applications in egg handling. Thanks to the low vacuum required in the operation, energy is saved — a growing necessity […]
Some Joulin grippers now being sold under Piab’s Kenos brand
In May, Piab acquired Joulin, a global leader of vacuum gripping solutions. Now, the company has integrated three of Joulin’s gripper ranges into its existing Kenos portfolio. However, solutions for heavy-duty industries will continue to be marketed under the Joulin brand. As the market for material handling solutions is growing rapidly, Joulin has been a […]
Piab’s new piCOBOT-L vacuum pump unit lifts more with less
Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version. Developed for customers who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload combined with a low building height enables maximum capacity usage. With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT-L is particularly attractive for e-commerce, logistics, and […]
Ayhan and Dr. Karl Busch earn Gold Medal of Honor from district of Lörrach
Three generations of the Busch family were present to witness the honoring of Ayhan and Dr Karl Busch. The couple was awarded for their joint life’s work, their social and cultural commitment and their dedication to the community with the Gold Medal of Honor, the highest award the district of Lörrach bestows. “You revolutionized the […]
Edwards offers vacuum pump control and connectivity
Edwards has introduced EJGO, a next-generation vacuum pump controller with cloud connectivity and control for industrial vacuum pumps and systems. EJGO intelligently manages, commands, directs, and regulates the operation of Edwards vacuum pumps and offers flexible accessibility and outstanding control functionality. The Edwards EJGO vacuum controller is a one‐stop solution with all the necessary pump information […]
Innovative grippers raise food-processing efficiency, sustainability
Vacuum technology is essential for safely handling food products without damage or waste. Justin Katz • Manager, Vacuum Automation Components Group • Schmalz Inc. • Raleigh, N.C. The world wastes about 1.4 billion tons of food every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The United States alone annually discards nearly 40 […]
Piab launches piSOFTGRIP 100-4, largest gripper of series
The piSOFTGRIP 100-4 has four gripping fingers and a vacuum cavity allowing it to hold objects up to 100mm (3.93 in.) in width. Like all other members of the piSOFTGRIP family, it is made in one piece, resulting in a simple and robust product. Made in detectable silicone approved for direct contact with food, the […]
Schmalz Vacuum Products for pneumatic systems now offered by AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect now offers a selection of pneumatic vacuum grippers and related parts from Schmalz, widely used in pick-and-place applications. Vacuum products are an efficient means of moving products large, small, and of varying sizes. This lineup includes suction cups in a flat style up to 60 mm in diameter made of Elastodur; bellowed style cups […]
