Press releases

Grip whatever comes your way: Different materials, changing workpieces and increasing cost pressure require systems that can adapt flexibly. With the vacuum area gripping systems FA-X / FA-M, Schmalz is launching two solutions that move parts of all kinds safely and save energy at the same time.

Schmaltz is exhibiting at Fuji Communication Plaza onWEB, an online exhibition sponsored by Fujikikai, which is being held from September 16, 2025 (Tuesday).

Schmalz will exhibit at DAIDO CONNECT FAIR 2025, organized by DAIDO, to be held from Thursday, September 25 to Friday, September 26, 2025.

Due to a system malfunction, our order form receipt address (jp-va-orderprocess@schmalz.co.jp) was unable to receive emails properly from September 24 (Wed.) to 25 (Thu.), 2025. The problem has now been resolved. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who contacted us.

The subsidiary abroad Schmalz Switzerland was presented with the coveted swiss DINNO Award at the opening ceremony of SINDEX 2025, the leading Swiss trade show for industrial automation in Bern. The innovation prize recognizes the Solution Kit ivOS Sheet Metal, which sets new standards in automated sheet metal processing.

Regional research project shows initial results on the way to economically sustainable energy systems.

Due to company events, Schmalz will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Orders and inquiries received on that day will be processed on or after September 3, 2025 (Wed.). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Schmalz will exhibit at INNOVATION EXPO 2025, a comprehensive international logistics exhibition, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 10, 2025.

Some functions in the application will be temporarily suspended from Saturday, August 2, 2025. The suspension is expected to last up to three months.

Schmalz will be closed for summer holiday from Thursday, August 14, 2025 to Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Schmalz will exhibit at Interphex Japan 2025, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 9, 2025 (Wednesday).

The handling of food products is considered demanding: soft, slippery and sensitive products in varying sizes are a challenge for automated processes. Take sandwiches, for example. At automatica in Munich, robot specialist FANUC and vacuum expert Schmalz, together with partners Bizerba, Kilivations and ViscoTec, will be showcasing a practical solution in which a robot with flexible finger grippers, rather than a human, takes over.