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Piab launches XLF-SL single-lip suction cups for flat, heavy objects
A new single-lip Nitrile-PVC suction cup family designed for clearly defined lifting performance when handling heavy, flat materials such as glass and sheet metal.

Kenos® introduces Kenos Cobot Medium (KCM)
New Kenos Cobot Medium (KCM) combines low weight and up to 66 lb payload with modular valve options and PCOF compatibility for flexible, high-performance cobot handling.

Piab streamlines piFLOW®p offering to focus on future-ready vacuum conveying
Piab phases out piFLOW®p SMART - Autotuning and Conveying Cycle Optimization - in Feb 2026, while securing spare parts and service for existing installations until 2035.

How vacuum conveying makes Fiedler & Lundgren's snus production safer and more efficient
Less downtime, waste, and dust. Safer work environment for operators. Read how vacuum transport makes Fiedler & Lundgren in Malmö a role model within the BAT Group.

6 key factors to consider before upgrading your oral pouch production setup
What are the hidden costs of your current oral pouch production line? These key questions will help you make a well-timed upgrade decision with long-term ROI.

Meet Piab’s Sintered Filter: The New Standard in Vacuum Conveyor Filtration
Piab’s PFAS-free Sintered filter for vacuum conveyors delivers durable, hygienic, easy-to-clean filtration with NFC-enabled traceability for food, pharma, and chemical plants.

Future-Ready Covers Prepare Your piFLOW® Conveyors for Piab’s Upcoming Pump Generation
The new covers for piFLOW®p/t/fc 21 and 33 keep your conveyors running as usual today while adding built-in readiness for Piab’s next pump, upgrades, and options.

BXP Mini ESD
Piab expands the BXP range with new Ø6 and Ø8 mm mini ESD suction cups, combining compact design with integrated ESD protection for safe handling of sensitive battery, fuel cell, and electronic components.

Choosing the right production setup for your oral nicotine pouch business - Scalable, modular and stable
Guide to choosing a scalable, stable oral nicotine pouch production setup that balances flexibility, hygiene, cleaning efficiency, and future growth.

Downtime in oral pouch production: 5 common causes
What are the real causes of downtime and stoppages in your oral pouch production? Discover five common bottlenecks that quietly reduce uptime and output.

Kenos® expands vacuum grippers KVG150 E-series
Kenos® proudly announces the expansion of its KVG150 E-series, now offering the extensive KVG150C, equipped with cups, alongside its trusted foam version, the KVG150F.

Piab Group’s European Supply Unit Relocates to Modern Facility in Butzbach
After 13 years in the current location, Piab Group’s European Supply Unit (ESU) is relocating to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Butzbach, Germany.

Introducing New Sizes to the BGX Family
We announce the expansion of our BGX Cups family with the addition of two new sizes: 27mm and 63mm...

PFAS-free Operations: Raising the Bar for Sustainable Food Manufacturing
Piab launches PFAS-free filters and investigates all products for PFAS, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Introducing the DFE Vacuum Pump: Elevating Industrial Efficiency
Piab is proud to introduce the DFE (Dual Function Ejector), a compact and stackable vacuum pump engineered for durability and versatility.

Piab exhibiting at EV Hybrid Vehicle Battery Show
Piab exhibiting at EV Hybrid Vehicle Battery Show

Blue Detectable Sealings for Advanced Food Safety
Boost food safety with Piab’s new blue detectable sealings for piFLOW®f: easy-to-spot and magnetically detectable, they help prevent contamination and simplify compliance in food manufacturing.

Filter Monitoring Enables Preventive Maintenance
Sustainable Progress in Powder Conveying: Supporting Resource Efficiency and Reduced Energy Use

New Sizes for Piab's Bag Opening Cups
Piab is excited to announce the expansion of its acclaimed Bag Opening Cups lineup with the introduction of two new sizes: 18mm and 42mm...

Introducing New Sizes to the BXP Family
Our acclaimed BXP cups, designed for handling porous as well as nonporous surfaces, now include 6mm and 8mm sizes...

Piab Introduces piCLASSIC™ Neo
Piab proudly unveils piCLASSIC™ Neo, the latest evolution of its widely recognized piCLASSIC™ vacuum pump. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern industries.

Introducing Polyscope X Compatibility: Enhancing UR Robots with Piab Solutions
Polyscope X compatibility marks a significant advancement in the capabilities of Universal Robots (UR), enabling a seamless transition to more efficient and flexible automation solutions.

piCOBOT® Electric now available with seamless integration to FANUC CRX
The fully electric, slim-designed piCOBOT® Electric continues to redefine cobot applications by eliminating air tubing and cabling.

piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L Now available with plug & play configuration for ABB GoFa
We now offer piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L with fully ABB GoFa-adapted plug-in versions, delivering true Plug & Play functionality.

Tailored for success: Meet the new KVG E-Series
The newly developed KVG E-Series embodies Kenos®’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to diverse industrial needs.

Custom tool CPT now a configurable product
After two successful years as a custom line product, cobot palletizing tool CPT is now due for a move to the standard assortment.

piGRIP® FLC expands Piab’s suction cup universe
piGRIP® FLC is a new component, an interface, that expands the usability of all existing Piab suction cups.

piCOMPACT®23 SMART now available with IO-link Class B
Piab extends the piCOMPACT23 SMART program with IO-link Class B equipped with separate power domains between actuator power and the sensor power.

Piab revolutionizes vacuum system configuration with OVM Pro 3D tool
Piab has launched its highly anticipated OVM Pro 3D, a cutting-edge on-line tool designed to transform the way vacuum systems are configured, simulated and optimized.

New BXP ESD cups move batteries to safer ground
BXP ESD is a new series of modular suction cups, developed to protect sensitive components in batteries, fuel cells and electronics from electrostatic discharge during handling.

piSAFE® - now even safer
As piSAFE® is now upgraded the safety focus remains, however with versatility and sustainability as new companions.

piCOBOT® Electric breaks the barriers of cobot arm movement
Fully electric, slim design and absence of air-tubing and cabling. The new piCOBOT® Electric heads towards another success for Piab's piCOBOT® program.

Piab Locations on the Move

New BXP 45mm suction cup accompanied by 65 and 90 mm versions
Our recent 45 mm cup for the BXP segment is now accompanied by 65 and 90 mm versions.

New piCOBOT® plug & play configuration for FANUC CRX cobots
We now offer piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L in completely FANUC CRX adapted versions. Plug & Play in every aspect.
![Piab's widely acclaimed BXP cups, most often used to pick objects with particularly porous surfaces, will now be complemented with a 45 mm [1.77 in] version.](https://www.piab.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1152,format=auto/contentassets/9d3be9aeaf0544828765c0d4620db648/acclaimed-bxp-cups-see-new-family-member-listing-360px.jpg?ref=DE8C45C4BA)
Acclaimed BXP cups see new family member and configurator premiere
Our widely acclaimed BXP cups, most often used to pick objects with particularly porous surfaces, will now be complemented with a 45 mm [1.77 in] version.
Piab strengthens its grip on palletizing with the LBG-50
Piab strengthens its grip on the palletizing solutions market with a pre-engineered lightweight bag gripper, the LBG-50.



