GIMATIC (New Release) PT28: New Type Needle Gripper

The new "PT28" from the PT series, featuring a lightweight body, is set to be released soon!

A needle gripper suitable for transporting workpieces that are difficult to grip. Lightweight body: In addition to the "PT25" weighing 165g, the "PT28," which is being developed for transporting carbon fiber sheets, will be released soon. Vacuum cups for gripping: With PAAT and two solutions, the transportation of carbon fiber sheets will be simplified.

• Pneumatic Equipment

The "Hotron Non-Contact Switch" allows you to open and close doors without directly touching door knobs or switches, making it hygienic! You can choose from two types: the "Hand Wave Sensor," which only requires you to wave your hand, and the "Foot Switch," which only requires you to place your foot in front of it. It reduces the risk of virus and bacteria transmission in places where hygiene is a concern, such as food factories, restaurants, hospitals, and nursing facilities. 【Features】 ○ Reduces the risk of virus transmission by allowing door operation without contact ○ A wide variety of options to choose from based on application and location ○ Ideal for places where hygiene is a priority, such as food factories and medical facilities ○ Prevents unnecessary detection due to the switch mechanism 【Product Lineup】 ■ Hand Wave Sensor Series ○ Exposed waterproof type, front, down, and side-facing types "PF-R5" ○ Exposed type, front-facing type "PF-R1" ○ Embedded type, front-facing type "PF-U2" ○ Exposed type, downward wide type "PF-R4" ■ Foot Switch Series ○ Slim type with wide opening, vertical beam type "PF-01S" ○ Slim type with wide opening, horizontal beam type "PF-03S" ○ Standard type, horizontal beam type "PF-05" ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

August 19, 2025, Kyoto — The Doshisha University Value Research Center will hold the "Valuism Conference 2025" over two days on August 28 (Thursday) and August 29 (Friday) at a venue in Kyoto City and online. The conference is scheduled to take place from 9 AM to 6 PM each day. This conference will introduce the concept of "Valuism," which spans diverse fields such as business, government, academia, and civil society, and will engage in cutting-edge discussions on sustainability, resilience, and value co-creation with multiple stakeholders. "Valuism" is a new framework that enables ethical decision-making and real-time value visualization through philosophical insights, advanced technologies (such as AI, blockchain, and big data), and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and interactive sessions, we will deepen discussions centered around the following themes. URL: https://www.valueresearchcenter.com/valuismconference2025

We will be exhibiting at the High Precision and Difficult Processing Technology Exhibition / Surface Modification Exhibition from December 3 (Wednesday) to December 5 (Friday), 2025, showcasing the pursuit of the limits of processing and the evolution of surface treatment technology. Please feel free to stop by our booth. We look forward to meeting you all.

We will be exhibiting at the "New Manufacturing and New Services Exhibition for Small and Medium Enterprises" from December 16 (Tuesday) to 18 (Thursday), 2025. Please feel free to stop by our booth. We look forward to meeting everyone.

Our deburring robot system has been featured in the latest issue of the magazine "Robot," published by the Japan Robot Association. Titled "Automated Deburring Solutions with High-Precision Robots: Enhancing Quality and Productivity in Manufacturing," the article explains how our solutions contribute to improving productivity and stabilizing quality in manufacturing environments. We invite you to explore our technology that achieves high-precision and efficient deburring tailored to customer needs. Please visit our website, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Our deburring robot system has been published in the magazine "Robot." https://www.johnan.com/news/2025/08/000742.html