Fully Electric Collaborative Robot Vacuum Gripper "No Compressed Air Required, Excellent Vacuum Performance" Piab's new piCOBOT® Electric Vacuum Gripper Unit significantly enhances the versatility of collaborative robots by eliminating the need for compressed air. Its lightweight design allows for direct attachment to the flange of collaborative robot tools, and since no vacuum piping is required, the range of motion of the arm is completely unrestricted. Another advantage is its energy efficiency. The current supplied to the collaborative robot arm is sufficient to provide full functionality. With only one connection for both power supply and data flow, the entire installed unit can be quickly removed and easily relocated. To maximize the performance of both the vacuum gripper unit and the collaborative robot, it can be used with a serial communication protocol for UR e-series. The new electric vacuum gripper unit can also accommodate features such as PIAB's signature suction pads. Download the catalog here: https://www.ipros.jp/catalog/detail/757282

Compact and Powerful Gripper for Collaborative Robots The piCOBOT hand for collaborative robots has been released. It is not only equipped with a high-efficiency ejector that generates a large vacuum flow in a compact size, but also features an LED lighting and blinking mechanism that allows for easy identification of the vacuum state. Additionally, the vacuum breaking mechanism is designed to end when positive pressure is detected, making it energy-efficient. It is also registered with Universal Robots' "UR+". For product details, visit here: https://premium.ipros.jp/piab/product/detail/2000431691/ https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/robot-and-cobot-gripping-solutions/cobots-and-robot-grippers/picobot-vacuum-gripper-unit

★Now Available for Release★ Electrostatic Discharge Prevention Model "BX ESD Series" Suction Cup The BXP ESD (BX_P or B_XP) is a product made from materials that effectively dissipate static electricity while maintaining the modularity and durability unique to BXP suction cups. This prevents the accumulation of static electricity that can lead to damage of delicate components in industries such as battery, fuel cell, electric vehicle manufacturing, and electronic products. The ESD suction cup features a black and gray color scheme, making it immediately clear that it has different specifications from the standard BXP suction cup. Download the catalog here: https://www.ipros.jp/catalog/detail/761925

We will be exhibiting at "ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2024 (RTJ2024)" held from July 4th to 6th. Booth Number: D16 We will showcase a palletizing application using the collaborative robot hand "piCOBOT L." A demonstration of the tool changer for the vacuum picking hand "piSOFTGRIP" from the form gripper will also be presented. Please take a look at the various application extension capabilities that can be achieved with a single robot. You will also be able to see our new product, the "Anti-Static Suction Cup." We sincerely hope to welcome many visitors.

Piab's suction cups can be configured to meet lifting and gripping needs. They enable handling of materials and food, opening bags, picking electronic components, labeling and holding, and picking slippery materials or bags. The multi-stage ejector COAX(R) generates vacuum using compressed air as the power source. It can produce a vacuum flow rate up to three times the consumption of compressed air, allowing for improved cycle speed and reduced energy consumption. We look forward to your inquiries and test requests. Here is the video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/Lwtd1G9qRiM

Simple and sturdy! Capable of handling delicate and easily damaged workpieces. The 'piSOFTGRIP' is a cost-effective clipping tool developed for automation in the food industry. It has a hollow interior and grips workpieces with 2 to 3 fingers. Being vacuum-driven, the gripping force can be easily adjusted and controlled based on the applied vacuum level. Additionally, it has the potential to be used for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces, such as toys, beyond the food industry. 【Features】 ■ Cost-effective clipping tool ■ Hollow interior ■ Grips workpieces with 2 to 3 fingers ■ Simple and sturdy ■ Usable for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces <Example> Boxes soft cream puffs, which are easily damaged, without harming them! It can also handle workpieces with irregular shapes and surfaces. Picking of small parts and tools beyond food is also possible. https://premium.ipros.jp/piab/product/detail/2000619558/

This is a palletizing simulation of pallets, cans, and tin plates using a lightweight 1.8Kg foam gripper. Kenos® Safe&Light (KSL Vacuum Foam Gripper) A robust and simple solution that can be used for various applications. It is particularly suitable for palletizing in harsh environments with a lot of dust. The special design, which holds the foam body with a carbon fiber structure, makes it very lightweight and maximizes the payload performance of collaborative robots and robots. For this reason, it is optimally designed for collaborative applications. The KSL can be equipped with either a check valve or flow control. We look forward to your inquiries and test requests. Watch the video (YouTube) here: https://youtu.be/V_6XMwlcqa0 See the product lineup here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/robot-and-cobot-gripping-solutions/kenos-vacuum-gripping-systems/ksl/

■ Collaborative Robot Hand "piCOBOT" Equipped with a compact, high-efficiency ejector that generates a large vacuum flow. The vacuum breaking mechanism is designed to stop as soon as positive pressure is detected, making it energy-saving. ■ Selectable Suction Cup "piGRIP" A suction cup that can be freely combined and individually optimized. Various fittings can be selected, making it easy to replace existing cups. ■ Vacuum-Driven Soft Gripper "piSOFTGRIP" Suitable for picking small and irregularly shaped items, such as toys, in industries beyond food. The gripping force can be easily adjusted and controlled based on the applied vacuum level. It grips the workpiece with 2 to 3 fingers. 【Video】"AI Vision for Piece Picking FANUC Robot" (Micro Technica Co., Ltd. YouTube) https://youtu.be/Cj3rp_0RUrs

Fruit picking requires flexibility. To ensure a reliable process, suction cups that can handle complex surfaces and various shapes are necessary. Piab's new metal detection-compatible product, the "FCX50," meets these conditions. It features a flexible bellows that adapts even when the center of gravity is off, and a multi-lip design that accommodates diverse surface adhesion. The innovative multi-lip design of the fruit suction cup FCX50 is ideal for handling fruits with difficult-to-adhere surfaces that are prone to leaks. The excellent adhesion performance of Piab's new fruit suction cup reduces air leakage, allowing for the use of smaller vacuum pumps, which contributes to energy savings. To ensure detection by metal detectors, a small amount of metal powder is added to food-grade silicone during manufacturing. For product information, visit here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/piab--fcx50-/ [Video] Introduction of the new FCX50, capable of suction transport for pineapples: https://youtu.be/mharMexCB2Q

The innovative multi-lip design fruit suction cup "FCX50" is ideal for handling fruits with difficult-to-adhere surfaces that are prone to leaking, thanks to its diverse shapes. To ensure detection by metal detectors, a small amount of metal powder is added to the food-grade silicone during manufacturing. ■ Designed to adhere at low vacuum levels, it allows for gentle and secure handling of fruits without damaging them. ■ It can accommodate fruits of various sizes, allowing for picking both narrow and wide parts of the fruit. ■ Even if the suction cup is applied at an angle due to a misaligned center of gravity on the fruit, the flexible bellows allow the lip to adapt and align properly for a secure grip. ■ Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU 1935/2004, and EU 2023/2006 regulations. This suction cup features a unique structure and original design, enabling it to adhere to various fruits. Watch the suction of a pineapple. Video (YouTube) here: https://youtu.be/mharMexCB2Q

Regarding the selection of Piab's diverse range of specialized suction cups, we have created a tutorial (explanation of how to operate them). We hope it will be helpful for your selection based on applications and products. It is currently available on YouTube. Please take a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YjH2sa7Rx0

Piab supports productivity improvements and energy savings in the automotive industry with innovative and reliable products. We provide high-quality vacuum solutions that can be implemented at every stage of the production line, from press shops and body shops to final assembly and parts production. ■ piCOMPACT SMART ■ piSAFE ■ DURAFLEX ■ Flexible Suction Cup Mount ■ Sprue/Parts Gripper ■ Customized Tools for Battery and Fuel Cell Manufacturing Download the materials here: https://www.ipros.jp/catalog/detail/742357 Application information for the automotive industry: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/industries/1/

Exhibits excellent grip on various types of boxes! The KVGL-S Series "Kenos Vacuum Gripper Layer (Standard Model)" widely accommodates applications such as packaging near the end line. With its unique adjustable check valve technology and special H40mm suction foam, it demonstrates excellent grip on various types of boxes. It is available in a wide range of sizes to suit standard applications, enhancing the utility of this series in conjunction with its modularity. Innovation video (YouTube) here: https://youtu.be/0ln1w4jnpXg <Case Studies> YouTube - Endo Industry Co., Ltd. ■ Cardboard Transport System https://youtu.be/WSEiY3Lv3Bc ■ Suction Transport of Cardboard https://youtu.be/_kztrtT3Bbw ■ Collaborative Robot Interlinked Operation Demo https://youtu.be/dSeRLI066qU

Various suction cups that can immediately improve the performance of your machine equipment Selectable suction cup "piGRIP" piGRIP is a freely combinable suction cup that can be individually optimized. Since various fittings can be selected, it is easy to replace existing cups. The available fittings include both screw types and push-on types. 1-stage, 3-stage, 6-stage - with a folding bellows, it can be used faster with less force and energy. The lifting force is improved by 30-50% compared to conventional cups. The low micron filter disk inside the bellows prevents dust and particles from entering, enhancing the reliability of the system. A mesh filter for the fittings is also available. For more details, please see here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAYc4LUkTI

The BXP series has been expanded with the addition of 65mm and 90mm sizes! With the new sizes added to the existing range of 10 to 110mm, the selection of sizes in this series has become even broader. ■Piab BXP Cup (Bellows Suction Cup) It is suitable for picking and lifting workpieces with uneven surfaces like cardboard or porous surfaces. Made from DURAFLEX(R) material, it is designed to leave minimal marks, helping to keep products in pristine condition. For the full article, click here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/bxp-45-mm65-mm90-mm/ *For more details, please refer to the "Components" section on the BXP product page: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/round-suction-cups/multibellows-suction-cups/s.bxp/ How to use the Piab website - Suction Cup Selection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YjH2sa7Rx0

Bags used in various industries are becoming increasingly thin and prone to tearing, requiring careful handling. To address this challenge, the new "BGX" series of suction cups has been developed. BGX suction cups are suitable for all industries dealing with e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food, fashion, and other bagged items. As bags become thinner, they are more likely to be sucked into the suction cup and damaged. To avoid damage to the bags and their contents, the lip of the suction cup must demonstrate excellent sealing performance even at low vacuum levels. Piab's new "BGX" suction cup is a specially developed product designed to handle large, fragile bags and solve such challenges. The lip of this suction cup exhibits excellent sealing performance even at low vacuum levels. For more information, visit: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/2/

The DURAFLEX® friction cup supports the transportation of automotive batteries that have completed washing and inspection to the end of a conveyor belt system in a pick-and-place system for a major automotive battery manufacturer in Italy. Since the batteries are wet after the washing cycle, it is very difficult to lift and handle them. Piab's friction cup ensures maximum safety in the process by providing gripping that is effective regardless of the type of battery. ■ DURAFLEX® Friction Cup It is made from a special material that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of polyurethane. This material leaves minimal marks on the workpiece and retains excellent elastic memory even after hundreds of thousands of cycles. It is ideal for handling surfaces that are oily, wet, or dry. Typically, it withstands shear forces that are 3 to 5 times higher than those of conventional suction cups, providing excellent adhesion regardless of direction. For the full article, visit: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/success-stories/piabduraflex/

This is about the handling and transportation of cream puffs using the piSOFTGRIP (two-finger version). The soft food-compatible grip is being adopted in many industries, starting with soft foods. It can package soft cream puffs, which are prone to damage, without harming them. The vacuum soft gripper piSOFTGRIP series is capable of handling delicate and easily damaged workpieces. ■ Compatible with irregularly shaped and surfaced workpieces ■ Can also pick small parts and tools in addition to food *Other three-finger and four-finger types are also available. Video (YouTube) here: https://youtu.be/1PJGbJbuE8U Product lineup here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/soft-grippers/pisoftgrip-/

A major chemical manufacturer in the UK has achieved success using a pick-and-place system equipped with two Piab Kenos® KVG120 foam grippers. One Kenos gripper can pick up three 2.5L small drums simultaneously, resulting in a processing cycle of six per minute. For larger 10L containers, two grippers are required, resulting in a processing cycle of two per minute. ■ Kenos KVG Foam Gripper Not only can it handle various types of drums, but it can also manage containers made of plastic and various materials, ensuring consistently secure and stable gripping. For the full article, click here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/success-stories/kenos/ *For more details, please refer to the "Components" section on the KVG120 product page: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/robot-and-cobot-gripping-solutions/kenos-vacuum-gripping-systems/kvg/kenos-vacuum-gripper-kvg120/

We will be exhibiting at "Robodex Tokyo (Robot Development and Utilization Exhibition)" held from January 24 to 26. [Exhibited Products (Tentative)] ■ Palletizing using collaborative robots ■ Demonstration of pineapple suction Please bring any difficult-to-suction workpieces. Simple suction tests can be conducted. We sincerely hope for a large number of visitors. Pineapple suction video (FCX50) https://youtu.be/mharMexCB2Q Palletizing application of collaborative robots https://youtu.be/V_6XMwlcqa0

The addition of a 45mm cup further expands the size variations already available in the range of 10 to 110mm. Like the existing sizes, the new size will also have product names of either "BX45P" or "B45XP" depending on the number of bellows, and the type of lip can also be selected. Additionally, several types of fittings will be added. ■ Piab BXP Cup (Bellows Suction Cup) It is suitable for picking and lifting workpieces with uneven surfaces like cardboard or porous surfaces. Made from DURAFLEX(R) material, it is designed to leave minimal marks, helping to keep products in pristine condition. ■ The entire BXP series can now be configured using the configurator. For the full article, visit: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/bxp/ *For more details, please refer to the "Configure" section on the product page for "BXP 10-52": https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/round-suction-cups/multibellows-suction-cups/s.bxp/

Achieve productivity improvements with innovative Piab products! At Piab, we offer products for various stages of production lines, from "press factories" and "body factories" to "final assembly" and even "component manufacturing." Please take a look at our application video for the automotive industry. Watch the video (YouTube) here: https://youtu.be/w8wRKe0YLI4 Find automotive industry solutions here: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/industries/1/

The French company Danone uses Piab's configurable suction cup "piGRIP(R)" when manufacturing yogurt at its factory located in the suburbs of Paris. piGRIP(R) A suction cup that can be individually optimized with a flexible combination. It allows for the selection of various fittings, making it easy to replace existing cups. Available fittings include both screw-type and push-on types. The piGRIP features 1-stage, 3-stage, and 6-stage - two-fold bellows, enabling faster operation with less force and energy. Video (YouTube) here https://youtu.be/qk3aMuuKS2c Product lineup here https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/modular-suction-cups/pigrip-configurable-suction-cups/g.x/

Highlights: ■ Palletizing using collaborative robots ■ Demonstration of pineapple suction Please bring any workpieces that are difficult to suction. Simple suction tests can be conducted. We sincerely hope for a large number of attendees. [Exhibition Product Related Information] Pineapple suction video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mharMexCB2Q FCX50 suction cup https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/round-suction-cups/multibellows-suction-cups/fcx/

**[Issue]** The palletizing of boxes of various sizes filled with range hood products was being used without improvement. Additionally, it was a challenge that products inevitably fell during each production cycle, necessitating a halt in production. Boxes flow from three independent production lines to each palletizing station. A highly flexible gripping system was required to handle the various shapes and weights of boxes coming from each line without adjustments or switches. **[Solution]** The 'Kenos(R) KVGL Foam Gripper,' equipped with six COAX ejectors that reduce compressed air consumption, can handle the picking of various types of boxes. The COAX multi-stage ejector generates approximately three times the vacuum flow rate with the same air consumption as traditional vacuum ejectors and is up to twice as fast as other ejectors. By implementing the Kenos KVGL, a product loss rate of 0% was achieved, and the noise level from the vacuum generation system was reduced by 50%. For more details, visit https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/success-stories/piabsteelgran35/

By introducing Piab's Kenos(R) KVGL gripper into the end-line automation system of a flour bagging factory, we achieved improved productivity in the handling of bags. Before adopting Piab's vacuum technology, we were picking bags one by one with a gripper equipped with suction cups. Frequent drops of the conveyed items occurred due to variations in bag dimensions, making it difficult to correct and time-consuming for the process. The adoption of the Kenos(R) KVGL foam gripper resolved all these issues. It maximized the flexibility of the gripping layout and reduced the cycle time by 20%. Additionally, compared to suction cups, which often damaged the bag paper, the larger gripping surface and lower required vacuum level made it less likely to damage the conveyed items. The Kenos KVGL gripper system can incorporate a COAX multi-stage ejector as a vacuum source, and it is also possible to use an external electric vacuum pump. For more details, visit: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/success-stories/2/

Vacuum generation unit (piCOBOT) and three-finger gripper (piSOFT GRIP) compatible with UR robots' UR+: Made with food-grade silicone, capable of grasping irregularly shaped food items. The new suction cup (MX series) with a yellow LIP features an ultra-thin special LIP structure that allows it to adhere firmly to uneven surfaces, such as text on the suction surface. Here is the video (YouTube) https://youtu.be/IICcwixuxvE Here is the product lineup https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/robot-and-cobot-gripping-solutions/cobots-and-robot-grippers/picobot-vacuum-gripper-unit/picobot/ https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/soft-grippers/pisoftgrip-/ https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/promotion-pages/mx-suction-cups/

We participated in the "UR Online Exhibition 2023 Fall" hosted by Universal Robots! It is an online exhibition focused on "collaborative robots." Available for on-demand viewing until October 15th. Please register for free and be sure to attend.

We exhibited at the Japan Packaging Industry Exhibition (JAPAN PACK). [Exhibited Products] Pineapple suction video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mharMexCB2Q FCX50 suction cup https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/round-suction-cups/multibellows-suction-cups/fcx/

"piSOFTGRIP" is a cost-effective clipping tool developed for automation in the food industry. It has a hollow interior and grips the workpiece with 2 to 3 fingers. Due to its vacuum drive, the gripping force can be easily adjusted and controlled based on the applied vacuum level. Additionally, it has the potential to be used for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces, such as toys, beyond the food industry. ■ Cost-effective clipping tool ■ Hollow interior ■ Grips workpieces with 2 to 3 fingers ■ Simple and sturdy ■ Usable for picking small and irregularly shaped workpieces Watch the video (YouTube) here https://youtu.be/F5r9uDM59NQ See the product lineup here https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/suction-cups-and-soft-grippers/soft-grippers/pisoftgrip-/