Press releases

Vacuum specialist Schmalz has further developed the VCBL-GL vacuum block. The new generation impresses with a modular design, an extensive spare parts catalog and a wider range of applications - for more flexibility and lower costs over the entire life cycle.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Schmalz Japan (Schmalz K.K.) is offering a special price campaign for its vacuum grippers and mobile vacuum balancers.

Dr. Maik Fiedler is a member of the company management and head of the Vacuum Automation business unit at Schmalz. In this interview, he explains the strategic importance of End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) for automation and describes how Schmalz designs the connection between robot and workpiece.

Schmalz will exhibit at Japan Pack (Japan Packaging Industry Exhibition) 2025 to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7, 2025 (Tuesday).

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.