Portfolio expanded

The vacuum specialist Schmalz is expanding its gripper portfolio: On August 5, the family-run company from Glatten is taking over the mGrip product family from the US company Soft Robotics (SRI) with all configurations of the finger grippers, patents and the associated know-how. Schmalz is thus further expanding its market position in the field of food handling.

"The food industry is a growth market," says Dr. Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner of the Schmalz Group. "With our new portfolio of finger grippers, we can now offer our customers finger grippers for the automated handling of food in addition to an extensive portfolio of vacuum grippers."

Thanks to their modular design, the gripping systems are particularly flexible and can be easily and quickly adapted to customer requirements. They are the most solid and versatile option for the precise handling of sensitive objects that are difficult to grip due to their changing shape. They are also characterized by a high level of hygiene, which is crucial for the food industry. Typical areas of application include the direct handling of baked goods, fruit and vegetables, as well as meat and fish. Due to its high quality, the mGrip product family fits perfectly into Schmalz's portfolio, which also stands for technologically leading products in the field of automation with vacuum.

With the acquisition of the mGrip product family, Schmalz is also continuing its existing location in Boston, Massachusetts. "By continuing the existing infrastructure in Boston, we gain quick access to the market and continue to ensure reliable delivery to our customers," says Dr. Volker Schmitz, Managing Director of Schmalz USA, who will also manage the Boston location. "The acquisition of these grippers is further proof that Schmalz is continuing to grow as the world's leading provider of vacuum solutions for industrial automation."