Piab, Hingham, Mass., introduced the new piFLOWp SMART, designed to change from one material to another in just 10 minutes.

The manually actuated SCHUNK KONTEC KSC clamping vises from SCHUNK, Germany, are highly efficient all-rounders for raw and finished part machining.

Piab, Hingham, Mass., combined a series of piGRIP bag lips (BGI) to create a vacuum-based automated system that handles bags of all shapes and materials.

The SCHUNK EGB with IO-link from SCHUNK, Germany, is a compact mechatronic 24-V gripper for small components that allows flexible processes during fast-paced pick and place.

Piab, Hingham, Mass., introduced piSOFTGRIP, a new soft gripping tool developed to grip sensitive and lightweight objects of odd geometries and/or an unusual surface.

Pallet load stops and end-of-arm gripping tools make up this issue’s new product technologies.

RightHand Robotics, Somerville, Mass., partnered with Capacity, LLC, North Brunswick, N.J., to integrate the RightHand Robotics’ RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering.

Soft Robotics, Bedford, Mass., released the mGrip, what is said to be the company’s first on-demand, modular automation system.

Piab, Hingham, Mass., introduced piLIFT SMART, what is said to be a quieter, more energy-efficient, more ergonomic vacuum lifter.

The Kenos KVG series of vacuum grippers from Piab, Hingham, Mass., now includes the option of using suction cups instead of the technical foam pads to help address certain materials that may be difficult to grip.