Visit Schmalz at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026

Schmalz offers a wide range of intelligent grippers for logistics, including the new FA-X / FA-M vacuum area gripping systems. These lightweight and energy-efficient grippers can grip almost any product – regardless of size, shape, material and even rough or airy surfaces – and are ideal for fast, robot-controlled logistics tasks.

High-mix production doesn't have to mean high complexity. The new Matrix Area Grippers are built for manufacturers who need flexibility without the headaches of constant tooling changes. With customisable suction cup configurations, they handle everything from delicate to heavy parts, allowing you to swap setups in minutes rather than hours. This keeps your production lines running at peak performance across diverse applications, from laser cutting and logistics to woodworking and beyond.

The swivel joint, which is attached to the trolley or an eyebolt, makes it easy to use in common rail systems. On a single battery charge, you can perform between 200 to 500 lifting strokes, providing reliable performance throughout your workday. The flexible connection of end effectors, such as scissor grippers, enables you to handle a wide variety of rectangular loads including boxes, paving stones, and more.

With the Vacuum Tube Lifter JumboFlex, you can move lighter goods weighing up to 50 kg ergonomically and at a high cycle frequency. Its extensive features make the JumboFlex a versatile all-rounder, that is ensuring an efficient material flow. From warehouses to production floors, the JumboFlex delivers professional-grade material handling that reduces worker strain while maximising throughput.

Another highlight is the area gripping system FQE-V. Thanks to the freely scalable gripper dimensions, the systems are particularly suitable for layer-by-layer filling of goods in outer packaging. It is also used in various pick-and-place applications and for end-of-line packaging in intra-logistics. Thanks to their modular design, the gripper systems offer exceptional flexibility and can handle a wide range of sizes and geometries. Applications benefit from the smart design technology, which enables the grippers to be configured particularly quickly and efficiently.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 in Brisbane! Don’t miss out - attendance is free, but registration is required!