Schmalz Timeline

Events

• 2026-04-13 - Demonstration - FANUC, Schmalz and Orbbec cell joins Pelican at MODEX 2026 - The system identified, dimensioned and tracked cases of different sizes and configurations in real time. Its planning software generated stable pallet patterns intended to maximize density while preserving load integrity. The demonstration integrated FANUC… - source: linkedin.com
• 2025-05-12 - Partnership - Schmalz integrates Zivid 3D vision for adaptive sheet-metal handling - The ivOS Sheet Metal kit combines a Zivid 2+ L110 camera, adaptive gripping and AI software to recognize previously unseen components. The system targets high-mix, small-batch metalworking where part geometry and presentation make fixed robot programs… - source: zivid.com
• 2024-08-05 - Acquisition - Schmalz acquires mGrip finger-gripper assets from Soft Robotics - Schmalz acquired the mGrip product family from Soft Robotics, including finger-gripper configurations, patents and associated know-how. The acquisition expanded its gripper portfolio and food-handling market position. The acquired assets covered soft finger… - source: schmalz.com
• 2024-06-19 - Demonstration - Pelican Pick combines automatic tool changes with barcode verification - The system selected a gripper tool appropriate to the size of the part being picked from the bin. After the pick, the workflow exposed and scanned the barcode to verify that the robot had selected the correct item. The demonstration combined Pelican software… - source: linkedin.com
• 2024-01-30 - Deployment - PC Electric expands Schmalz-equipped picking fleet to three robots - PC Electric installed its first FXCB-equipped KUKA robot in 2020 and added two more robots at the beginning of 2024. The cells automatically weigh, seal, label and stack shipping cartons at the St. Martin im Innkreis plant. The three KUKA robots with FXCB… - source: schmalz.com
• 2021-11-17 - Deployment - Schweizer Electronic deploys Schmalz vacuum tooling - The end-of-arm tool uses 176 suction pads to handle electronic components. erler built the robotic cell around a Stäubli industrial robot. The installation processes up to about 31,000 chips per hour. - source: schmalz.com