Press releases
In our press area you will find current information about our products and our company.
For further information, our press kits and interview requests, please contact our press team at any time(presse@schmalz.de).
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Schmalz will be closed for summer vacation from Tuesday, August 11, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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Important Notice of Temporary Closure of the Yokohama Headquarters
Due to a facility malfunction at our office, the Yokohama Headquarters will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Announcement of the Vacuum Gripper Implementation Support Campaign
For our popular “Vacuum Gripper” series, we are offering a special, limited-time price to make it even more affordable for you to purchase.
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Announcement: Aperza TV Appearance | Introducing Assistive Devices to Improve Loading, Unloading, and Transshipment Operations
I will be appearing on Aperza TV on Wednesday, July 22, starting at 11:30 a.m.
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New Product: Just place it down and it’s ready to use! A new battery-powered model of our vacuum tube lifter. Ready for immediate use wherever you need it — is now available!
Schmalz K.K. has added a new battery-powered model to its “JumboFlex Mobile” series of mobile vacuum tube lifters, which assist in moving heavy loads across multiple locations. Since it does not require compressed air or a power source, it offers greater flexibility in use.
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Reducing Heavy Physical Labor for Older Workers | Applications Now Open for the Reiwa 8 Age-Friendly Grant
Applications for the 2026 Age-Friendly Grant are now being accepted.
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No grippers, No E-Mobility
Batteries are emerging as a key technology in the automotive industry. They determine the range, cost, and competitiveness of electric vehicles. At the same time, pressure is mounting on Europe to build its own production capacity. Schmalz offers high-precision vacuum technology, safe automation solutions, and efficient processes along the entire battery value chain.
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Grip what others leave behind
Automated, economical and reliable handling of sensitive and geometrically irregular products: Schmalz is expanding its portfolio with the finger gripper mGrip Basic and the control module SRCU Basic. This makes automation available even where a high degree of flexibility and cost-efficiency is required.
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Ergonomics: The Underestimated Driver of Performance
A thousand repetitions—routine becomes a stress test. In expanding logistics networks, the pace is increasing, but people’s resilience is not. Back health is therefore a strategic lever in intra-logistics. Those who view ergonomics as an economic factor ensure throughput, quality, and availability all at once.
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Even rough surfaces can be gripped
Uneven surfaces make vacuum handling difficult. The bellows suction cup FSGA-78 CF from Schmalz reliably adapts to textured materials and ensures a safe grip—inspired by bionics. Thanks to its soft sealing lip, even challenging workpieces such as rough-sawn wood can be gripped safely and without leakage.
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Notice of Exhibit at 28th INTERPHEX JAPAN
Schmalz will exhibit at the 28th INTERPHEX JAPAN to be held at Makuhari Messe starting Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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Online Seminar "Design Concepts for Unstoppable Robot Applications - Transportation Applications and Safety Concepts"
An online seminar will be held on Monday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m.
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