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Fruit picking requires flexibility. To ensure a reliable process, suction cups that can adapt to complex surfaces and various shapes are necessary. Piab's new metal-detectable product, the "FCX50," meets these conditions. It features a flexible bellows that can adapt even when the center of gravity is off, and it has a multi-lip design that accommodates diverse surface adhesion. The innovative multi-lip design of the FCX50 suction cup for fruits is ideal for handling fruits with difficult-to-adhere surfaces that are prone to leaks due to their diverse shapes. The excellent adhesion performance of Piab's new fruit suction cup reduces air leakage, allowing for the use of smaller vacuum pumps, which contributes to energy savings. To ensure detection by metal detectors, a small amount of metal powder is added to food-grade silicone during manufacturing. For product information, visit: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/piab--fcx50-/ [Video] Introduction of the new FCX50, capable of suction and transport of pineapples: https://youtu.be/mharMexCB2Q

Fully electric, slim design, no air tubes or cable wiring required. The "piCOBOT(R) Electric" will lead the piCOBOT(R) program to further success. ■ Release of movement range limitations for collaborative robot arms The piCOBOT(R) Electric vacuum gripper unit does not require compressed air. This significantly enhances the versatility of collaborative robots. Due to its lightweight design, it can be directly mounted on the flange of collaborative robot tools. Since vacuum piping is unnecessary, the movement range of the arm is not restricted at all. ■ Electricity instead of compressed air With only one connection for both power supply and data flow, the entire installed unit can be quickly removed and easily relocated. To maximize the performance of both the vacuum gripper unit and the collaborative robot, it can be used with a serial communication protocol for UR e-series. The new electric vacuum gripper unit can accommodate features such as PIAB's distinctive suction pads. https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/news/picobot-electric- Piab Japan Co., Ltd.

■ Vacuum-driven soft gripper "piSOFTGRIP" In the video, it is used as a hand to grasp packaged items. It is ideal for picking small and irregularly shaped objects such as food and toys. The gripping force can be easily adjusted and controlled based on the applied vacuum level, and it can grasp the workpiece with 2 to 3 fingers. 【Video】 "Fuji Smart Module | Parallel Robot Supply Linkage + FUW3401WK" (Fujikikai Co., Ltd. YouTube) https://youtu.be/bV1N4OkhOSQ

Piab's vacuum solutions enable safe and damage-free handling, catering to the future of EV manufacturing. We will continue to introduce smart solutions, so stay tuned! Application information for the automotive industry: https://www.piab.com/ja-jp/industries/1/