Custom vacuum solution improves pet food pouch unloading
24 September, 2020Used to unload pouches of pet food from trays, the machine offers high speed in a small footprint.
Soft-fingered gripper allows robots to manipulate cables
28 July, 2020Research at MIT has shown that it is possible to build a robotic gripper that can be used for the fine manipulation of objects like cables and threads.
OnRobot soft gripper
26 May, 2020The OnRobot food-grade soft gripper is able to pick a wide array of irregular shapes and delicate items.
OnRobot Gecko SP adhesive gripper
20 March, 2020The Gecko SP is a compact, single-pad version of the Gecko no-mark adhesive gripper.
Origami-inspired robot hand is soft and strong
20 March, 2020Gripper device inspired by origami magic ball can grasp wide array of delicate and heavy objects.
Tentacle bot mimics the agility of an octopus
17 March, 2020Octopus arms can untie knots, open childproof bottles and wrap around prey of any shape or size.
OnRobot VGC10 compact electric vacuum gripper
20 January, 2020Based on the design of the OnRobot VG10 electric vacuum gripper, the compact VGC10 is smaller and lighter than its larger counterpart.
SMC ZP3P series vacuum pads
25 September, 2019SMC's ZP3P series vacuum pads feature a blue-coloured, silicone rubber pad to prevent wrinkles.
Schmalz SCPM compact ejector
18 September, 2019The Schmalz SCPM compact ejector can be integrated directly into the vacuum gripping system due to its slim, lightweight design.
Collaborative robotics pioneer reveals end-of-arm tooling venture
15 June, 2018Enrico Krog Iversen's OnRobot will grow by strategic acquisitions and technology innovation, addressing the market for collaborative end-of-arm tooling.
Firestone AirPicker and AirGripper end effectors
14 May, 2018The AirPicker and AirGripper ranges comprise precision-engineered rubber product handling devices that inflate gently and evenly to manipulate delicate products or containers.
SMC ZP3P vacuum pad
27 April, 2018Designed to offer optimum absorbing performance and efficient handling, the ZP3P vacuum pad from SMC features a blue-coloured silicone rubber pad that prevents wrinkles and is compliant with FDA regulations.
Treotham Automation 3D printed grippers for packaging equipment
10 January, 2018In the packaging industry, changing grippers to suit new products often takes weeks. Now grippers can be made more quickly and cost-effectively with 3D printing.
Automating the transformer manufacturing industry
15 December, 2017A strategic collaboration between SMC Pneumatics and AEM Unicore has been a catalyst in the success of manufacturing AEM Unicore's Automatic DUO Core Machine model UCM440A.
SMC MHM-X6400 gripper
31 October, 2017SMC has added to its gripper range with the launch of the MHM-X6400, which uses a magnet for the handling of steel plate, without the need for vacuum.
