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Piab's Picobot Electric model.

Piab Furthers Picobot Robotic Arm Product Development

The new Picobot model requires only an electric connection.

February 4, 2025

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Design your bag vacuum gripper in 2 minutes

Piab's new Customizable Bag Gripper (CBG) design tool is a unique software program that allows customers to design/configure world-class and lightweight vacuum grippers for perfect handling of bags and pouches weighing up to 4.4 lb. Optimally designed vacuum gripper tools for best-in-class grip on specific bags or pouches can be realized within two minutes. ” Our customers can now design the...

March 14, 2018

Suction cup for handling lasagna sheets

Piab is introducing a suction cup specifically designed to handle thin and brittle food items such as the sheets of pasta used in lasagna or very thin slices of cracker bread. A tailor-made solution, the food contact approved F-BXT cup is designed with an extra-long and thin lip enabling it to handle fragile pasta sheets with special care. Approved for direct food picking, the nimble cup will...

December 21, 2017

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Ten Types of Suction Cups

The cups’ special grip pattern enables operators to safely and reliably move slippery metal goods without slowing production lines.

October 10, 2017

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Suction Cups Speed Up Robots

Designed with a single bellows, the new DURAFLEX cup (10-110 mm) stays more stable when in motion, offering users the opportunity to run their robots or production lines at higher speeds.

April 18, 2017

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PMAT Offers Secure Global Grip in Automation

Available with multiple mounting options, it can be used to design robot end-effector tools, ergonomic tools or fixture tools for any type of automation equipment.

March 7, 2017

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PMAT offers secure global grip in automation

Vacuum tooling system enables smaller, lighter and less expensive automation solutions. Highly versatile and cost-effective, Piab's Modular Automation Tooling system PMAT is available across the globe, helping manufacturers to realize secure, flexible and adjustable vacuum gripper/fixture tools for their assembly lines. Machined from high quality anodized aluminum alloy, PMAT is lightweig...

February 28, 2017

Dedicatedly gentle conveying of delicate food

Revolutionary flow control ensures a gentle touch in Piab's conveyor for fragile goods. Successfully solving the problems of using vacuum technology to convey the delicacies of the food industry, such as nuts, seeds, beans, candy, as well as nutraceutical tablets and capsules, Piab’s piFLOW®t conveyor is dedicated to the gentle handling of delicate ingredients and products. Promising to...

February 24, 2017

Piab acquires Vaculex and strengthens growth prospects

Piab has acquired Sweden based Vaculex, a leading manufacturer of lifting equipment based on vacuum technology. With 30 years of experience Vaculex designs, manufactures and sells ergonomic lifting systems for various applications, e.g. baggage handling, packaging, distribution and logistics. Piab and Vaculex have complementary product offerings and the combination will enable accelerated...

January 9, 2017

Piab acquires Vaculex and strengthens growth prospects

Piab has acquired Sweden based Vaculex, a leading manufacturer of lifting equipment based on vacuum technology. With 30 years of experience Vaculex designs, manufactures and sells ergonomic lifting systems for various applications, e.g. baggage handling, packaging, distribution and logistics. Piab and Vaculex have complementary product offerings and the combination will enable accelerated...

January 9, 2017

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Piab Acquires Kenos

Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems used in various applications, such as packaging, wood, and food.

July 26, 2016

Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems.

Piab Acquires Kenos

Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems used in various applications, such as packaging, wood, and food.

July 26, 2016

Piab’s piCOMPACT23 vacuum generator platform.

Vacuum Generator Platform

Up to four units can share the same manifold and pneumatic connections.

July 26, 2016

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piCOMPACT®23 is now available with a range of unique and patented added features

Improved and intelligent blow-off functions, a split unit design, and a self-adhesion control feature are a few of the new added extras on offer in Piab’s premium piCOMPACT®23 vacuum generator platform. This impressive range of proprietary and patented added features, which also includes IO-Link communication, has the potential to provide optimal vacuum generation for every application. ...

July 12, 2016

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Piab acquires Kenos and grips new market

Piab has acquired Italian-based Kenos, a leading company in the market of large area vacuum grippers. Kenos designs and manufactures gripping systems used in various applications e.g. packaging, wood, food etc. Piab and Kenos have complementary product offerings and the combination will enable accelerated growth through cross-selling. Both companies are recognized for a leading technology...

July 12, 2016