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Hand in hand for tomorrow

Shaping the future with innovative technologies – that is the claim of SCHUNK. To this end, the experienced automation and production specialist is pushing the further development and digitalization of its product and service portfolio in order to make industrial processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. The family-owned company with headquarters in Lauffen/Neckar is a global leader in toolholding and workholding, gripping technology and automation technology. Approximately 3,700 employees in 8 plants and 34 directly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 50 countries throughout the world ensure an intensive market presence.

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Digital Engineering in the Industrial Metaverse

April 2025

The Industrial Metaverse streamlines and accelerates industrial processes. By utilizing digital twins and the use of artificial intelligence, automation tasks can be digitally planned, simulated, and optimized before their physical implementation. SCHUNK is enhancing its portfolio with digital engineering to unlock new pote...

The Industrial Metaverse streamlines and accelerates industrial processes. By utilizing digital twins and the use of art...

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SCHUNK at Hannover Messe 2025

February 2025

Digital technologies for efficient automation at every level“Pioneering innovation and productivity – empowering your success!“ is SCHUNK's motto for this year’s Hannover Messe. Visitors can experience firsthand how innovative automation concepts and AI-driven digital services enhance productivity. These technologies are ke...

Digital technologies for efficient automation at every level“Pioneering innovation and productivity – empowering your su...

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Toolholding and workholding

100 percent electric!

January 2025

With the KONTEC KSX-E, SCHUNK is launching the first 100 percent electrically driven 5-axis vise with infinitely programmable clamping stroke – another future-ready component for the digitalized and energy-efficient production.

With the KONTEC KSX-E, SCHUNK is launching the first 100 percent electrically driven 5-axis vise with infinitely program...

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SCHUNK opens CoLabs in Poland and Spain

December 2024

SCHUNK is further expanding the automation expertise of its subsidiaries in Spain and Poland with new robot application centers. Here, the technology pioneer implements its customers' automation steps individually and close to reality — ensuring a risk-free start and more efficient production processes.

SCHUNK is further expanding the automation expertise of its subsidiaries in Spain and Poland with new robot application ...

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Workpiece clamping technology

Greater safety during magnetic clamping – due to ePaper status display and calculation app

November 2024

With the revision of its MAGNOS magnetic chucks for deformation-free 5-sided machining, SCHUNK offers additional process reliability and user-friendliness. The new ePaper status display clearly shows the machine operator whether the magnetic chucks are activated or deactivated. In conjunction with a specially developed MAGN...

With the revision of its MAGNOS magnetic chucks for deformation-free 5-sided machining, SCHUNK offers additional process...

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The robust mechatronic EZU 3-finger universal gripper works reliably even in harsh environments. Thanks to many variants, it is flexible in use and easy to integrate.

Gripping technology

Loading cylindrical workpieces efficiently

November 2024

SCHUNK expands its portfolio of mechatronic universal grippers for flexible machine loading by adding an additional component: The new EZU centric gripper handles cylindrically and eccentrically positioned workpieces reliably. Thanks to its robust, sealed design and the expandable gripping force in StrongGrip mode it meets ...

SCHUNK expands its portfolio of mechatronic universal grippers for flexible machine loading by adding an additional comp...

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SCHUNK Expert Days on Robotic Material Removal

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Network and practice combined

October 2024

On October 23 and 24, 2024, SCHUNK will be holding its Expert Days on robot-assisted machining. The annual international and cross-industry networking event offers users the opportunity to exchange ideas in the spirit of partnership. In addition to exciting keynote speeches, this year's program also includes practice-orient...

On October 23 and 24, 2024, SCHUNK will be holding its Expert Days on robot-assisted machining. The annual international...

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Local engineering for the Chinese market

September 2024

With a grand opening at the end of September, SCHUNK inaugurated its new location in Shanghai, accompanied by a ”Smart Manufacturing Summit” and “Tech Days”. The company aims to serve the dynamic Chinese market, swiftly and appropriately with local engineering capacities. The focus is on automation solutions to boost produc...

With a grand opening at the end of September, SCHUNK inaugurated its new location in Shanghai, accompanied by a ”Smart M...

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Workpiece clamping technology

ROTA-ML flex 2+2: Lower, lighter, and better than ever now

September 2024

The 4-jaw manual lathe chuck ROTA-ML flex 2+2 from SCHUNK has received a comprehensive facelift. The result: It is lower, lighter - and even more flexible! At the AMB, the international exhibition of metal working 2024 in Stuttgart, SCHUNK will be showcasing the newly revised version for the first time.

The 4-jaw manual lathe chuck ROTA-ML flex 2+2 from SCHUNK has received a comprehensive facelift. The result: It is lower...

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New location in Mexico supports strong industrial growth

September 2024

On August 22, 2024, SCHUNK officially opened its new location in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. The building has its own assembly and manufacturing capabilities, as well as a CoLab application center for automation and depaneling technology. This enables SCHUNK to serve the industry in Norh and South America with customized...

On August 22, 2024, SCHUNK officially opened its new location in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. The building has its own...

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Welcome to the press area

Company profile

Hand in hand for tomorrow

Latest press releases

Digital Engineering in the Industrial Metaverse

SCHUNK at Hannover Messe 2025

100 percent electric!

SCHUNK opens CoLabs in Poland and Spain

Greater safety during magnetic clamping – due to ePaper status display and calculation app

Loading cylindrical workpieces efficiently

Network and practice combined

Local engineering for the Chinese market

ROTA-ML flex 2+2: Lower, lighter, and better than ever now

New location in Mexico supports strong industrial growth

Latest press kits

Hannover Messe 2025

Leading international trade fair for technologies and industrial transformation

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