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At FIPA there’s something going on every day. To ensure that you do not miss a single date, a single service or a single piece of important information we have brought together for you here our latest anouncements:

FIPA presents: Bag gripper with integrated vacuum generation Reliable, flexible, individually adjustable: With the bag gripper for handling flexible bag-type containers and shrink-wrapped packaging, FIPA offers a low-maintenance, reliable solution. In comparison to bag grippers with mechanical fingers, the FIPA solution requires less maintenance and can be adjusted quickly. > Read the entire article

		FIPA innovation: Tailor-made solutions Our gripper solutions are as varied as your requirements when it comes to finding an automation solution. FIPA therefore offers far more than off-the-shelf solutions. Whether it’s minor modifications of standard products or a completely new design, FIPA covers the whole range of special solutions. Find out what FIPA has to offer when it comes to providing the optimal gripper solution for automation tasks by taking a look at a few examples. > Read the entire article

FIPA series: High reliability with fast cycle times – Part 3 of 5 Almost no two automation tasks are the same. This means that customized solutions are often necessary. In today’s episode, you will discover how you can get optimum results from your application with a customized gripper solution. > Read the entire article

		FIPA presents: Ejectors with air-saving function Reduce energy costs without compromising cycle times. Integrated pressure regulation allows FIPA EKPP, EKP and EMM series ejectors to achieve this goal. They significantly reduce air consumption for both air-tight and porous workpieces. Savings of up to 50% are possible for porous products such as cardboard, and even up to 97% for air-tight materials such as sheet metal. > Read the entire article

FIPA Series: High reliability at fast cycle times - Part 2 of 5 Grip quickly and safely: Grippers are indispensable for high process safety. In today's series you will find out how you can further optimize your processes using the FIPA grippers. > Read the entire article

		FIPA innovative: Range of grippers with long service life Tough design: The bodies and jaws of all FIPA grippers are made 100% of high-strength aluminum alloy which, in addition, is subjected to a special surface treatment, the so-called Hartcoat® treated surface. Thanks to their rugged design the FIPA grippers are marked by long service life and wear resistance even under high loads. > Read the entire article

FIPA Series: High reliability at fast cycle times - Part 1 of 5 Speed makes the difference in automation. However, fast cycle times must not compromise process reliability. Our new series demonstrates how FIPA reconciles the demand for fast cycle times and high reliability. > Read the entire article

		Question of the month: Which shape of vacuum cup for which workpiece? It's good to know which shape of vacuum cup is most suitable for which workpiece. After all, a seemingly insignificant component has a direct affect on safety and efficiency of an automation solution. A casual question and answer scheme provides you with know-how on the application options of the various vacuum cup shapes. > Read the entire article

FIPA compact: a firm grip with the new power gripper The name says it all: with a closing force of 380 N, the new FIPA power gripper in the 140 series grips firmly and reliably. At the same time, it is about 40% lighter than comparable grippers on the market, reducing the overall weight of the gripper system, thus enabling shorter cycle times and lower energy consumption. The innovative design principle involving no snap-rings makes it easy and safe to mount and to remove. > Read the entire article

		FIPA innovation: gripping small sprues securely Components are becoming smaller and more delicate – with its 80 series, FIPA is now able to provide an effective smallest gripper. It holds even small sprues firmly and reliably when removing components from injection molds. Short of space? With a height of just 46 mm, the new smallest gripper provides a high gripping force of 12 N with a jaw opening of 8 mm. > Read the entire article

FIPA presents: the new 2012 EOAT catalog - available now! New challenges, innovative solutions: with the new EOAT catalog you will have a comprehensive reference work for End-of-Arm-Tooling at your disposal. The catalog features 292 pages covering every aspect of gripper assembly. > Read the entire article

		FIPA News: A sample case of vacuum cups at a discounted price You have already made your preliminary choice of vacuum cups to suit your application. Now all you need is some samples of the cups to try them out. With the FIPA sample cases of vacuum cups for the plastics and packaging industries, you can quickly check which suction cups will do the best job. > Read the entire article

FIPA technical expertise: End-of-Arm-Tooling - Effectors for Robots and Automated Machines Being in the know often means knowing where to find the right information: for anyone who works with End-of-Arm-Tooling, FIPA recommends the specialist publication "Greifertechnik – Effektoren für Roboter und Automaten" (End-of-Arm-Tooling - Effectors for Robots and Automated Machines) by Dr. Steffan Hesse, professor at the University of Vienna. > Read the entire article