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Soft Robotics: Robotic grippers for delicate products

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth #E-9415! With new developments by Soft Robotics, a single end-of-arm tool (EOAT) on a robotic packaging system can now handle an unprecedented range of objects that require special gentle handling--such as raw dough, freshly baked items such as bread rolls or bagels, enrobed chocolate, and items with any sort of topping or frosting--without the need for tool changes or software modifications between cycles.

Soft Robotics
Sep 20, 2016
Robotic grippers for delicate products
Robotic grippers for delicate products

Soft Robotics has demonstrated the ability to grasp difficult-to-handle products with variable characteristics, with a single device utilizing special “gripper” technology. This disruptive capability addresses unmet needs in existing markets and unlocks new markets for cost-effective automated solutions.

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