Schmalz Acquires the Flexible Gripping Product Assets from Soft Robotics Inc.

Schmalz expands its finger gripper portfolio with the acquisition of the mGrip product family, offering customers a versatile and hygienic solution for automated food handling.

Schmalz

Sep 5, 2024

Vacuum specialist Schmalz is expanding its gripper portfolio. As of August 5, the family-owned company from Glatten, Germany, acquired the mGrip product family from the U.S. company Soft Robotics (SRI), including all soft finger gripper configurations, patents and the associated know-how. Schmalz is thus further expanding its market position in the food handling sector.

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