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4/29/2026

PX Suction Cup Family Launches for Demanding Surface Handling

Adaptive sealing, reduced air consumption, and stable grip in industrial environments

4/27/2026

Piab launches piSAVE ESS and piSAVE ESL as standalone energy-saving solutions

Piab is expanding its Energy Saving offering with the launch of piSAVE ESS standalone and piSAVE ESL standalone, making our Energy Saving functions known from the piCLASSIC Neo platform available as flexible, independent units that can be integrated into a vast variety of applications.

How best-in-class factories standardize powder handling - and why it works
4/15/2026

How best-in-class factories standardize powder handling - and why it works

See how top factories reduce the “hidden factory” in powder handling by standardizing containment, flow paths, verification, and cleaning for safer, more predictable production.

Stop paying for the “hidden factory” in powder handling
4/15/2026

Stop paying for the “hidden factory” in powder handling

A practical evaluation framework to compare powder handling solutions in regulated environments—focused on containment, transfer stability, and cleaning confidence.

Choose Powder Handling You Won’t Have to Redesign in Three Years
4/15/2026

Choose Powder Handling You Won’t Have to Redesign in Three Years

Move from evaluation to commitment: set decision-grade criteria, demand proof across your powder mix, and build a business case engineering, QA, EHS, and management can sign off.

4/14/2026

Piab launches piCOBOT® Electric for ABB GoFa

piCOBOT® Electric for ABB GoFa delivers plug-and-play electric vacuum gripping for clean, efficient and flexible cobot cells.

4/13/2026

Piab launches piCOBOT® Electric – All-electric vacuum gripping for any cobot brand

Piab introduces piCOBOT® Electric (Standard I/O), an all-electric vacuum gripper compatible with most cobot brands. It eliminates compressed air and simplifies clean, energy-efficient automation.

3/24/2026

Piab launches Quick Connect Modules for piCOMPACT®10X and piCOMPACT®10X SMART

Piab is expanding its piCOMPACT®10X and piCOMPACT®10X SMART portfolio with a new Quick Connect Module, developed to increase uptime and make installation and service of vacuum systems faster and easier.

Filter Monitoring for piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t – now fully integrated in the configurator
3/24/2026

Filter Monitoring for piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t – now fully integrated in the configurator

Add smart Filter Monitoring to piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t in the configurator to boost uptime, cut energy use and prevent filter-related unplanned stops.

3/16/2026

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.

3/15/2026

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.

Piab streamlines piFLOW®p offering to focus on future-ready vacuum conveying
2/27/2026

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.

Vacuum conveying for snuff production at Fiedler & Lundgren | Piab
2/20/2026

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 | Piab
2/19/2026

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.

2/19/2026

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
2/11/2026

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.

2/9/2026

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
2/5/2026

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
2/5/2026

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.

Image showing KVG150 E-Series
11/17/2025

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
11/7/2025

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
10/7/2025

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
10/1/2025

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
9/16/2025

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
8/11/2025

Piab exhibiting at EV Hybrid Vehicle Battery Show

Piab exhibiting at EV Hybrid Vehicle Battery Show

Piab exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas
8/11/2025

Piab exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Piab exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Blue Detectable Sealings for Advanced Food Safety
6/23/2025

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 for preventive maintenance
6/23/2025

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
6/17/2025

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
6/17/2025

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
5/13/2025

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
4/29/2025

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
4/29/2025

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
4/29/2025

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
3/18/2025

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
11/12/2024

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
11/5/2024

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
7/11/2024

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
6/25/2024

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
6/11/2024

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
6/5/2024

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
5/21/2024

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.