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Robotic Grippers
Festo introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper on 24 March 2026. Its pneumatic soft-gripping fingers are designed for gentle, hygienic handling, supporting automation tasks involving sensitive products in pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food manufacturing. Read More →
24 March 2026 – Imprint News Desk
Festo introduced GripperAI in May 2026, an AI-powered software solution that identifies suitable gripping points and selects the appropriate end-of-arm tool for different products. The system helps robots handle mixed and randomly positioned items with less manual programming, supporting flexible manufacturing and industrial logistics. Read More →
12 May 2026 – Imprint News Desk
Piab introduced the piSOFTGRIP 40-3 on 26 May 2026, expanding its soft-gripper range for delicate and irregularly shaped products. Its three-finger vacuum-based design supports gentle picking of food, confectionery and other lightweight products in automated packaging operations. Read More →
