Vacuum Specialist Schmalz

Expansion of Portfolio to Include Finger Grippers

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The vacuum specialist Schmalz from Glatten, Germany has taken over the mGrip product family from the US company Soft Robotics (SRI), including all finger gripper configurations, patents and the related expertise. With this move, Schmalz is further expanding its market position in the food handling sector.

The mGrip grippers are particularly suitable for direct food handling, including meat and fish. Copyright: J.Schmalz GmbH

"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 now offer our customers finger grippers for automated food handling in addition to our extensive portfolio of vacuum grippers."

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

The high hygienic suitability of the mGrip product family allows it to be used for handling fruit and vegetables, among other things. Copyright: J.Schmalz GmbH

Together with the acquisition of the mGrip product family, Schmalz will also continue to operate the existing site in Boston, Massachusetts. "By continuing the existing infrastructure in Boston, we will 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 site. "The acquisition of these grippers is further proof that Schmalz continues to grow as a leading global provider of vacuum solutions for industrial automation."

Dr Kurt Schmalz, Managing Partner of the Schmalz Group, presents one of the new finger grippers from the mGrip product family. Copyright: J.Schmalz GmbH