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piCOBOT® L High Payload increases lifting capacity to 35 kg
Introducing the new piCOBOT® ® L High Payload – the latest performance step in the piCOBOT® ® Large family. Building on the proven design and reliability of the current PiCOBOT® L, this new version dramatically increases payload capacity from 16 kg to 35 kg, enabling handling of heavier & larger parts without changing the robot’s overall footprint or behaviour.
Activated carbon vs. ozonation – a quick comparison for fourth-stage planning
Compare activated carbon and ozonation for fourth-stage wastewater planning, including PAC dosing, energy use, by-products and hybrid treatment options.
What does "PE" mean in a wastewater treatment plant?
Learn what Population Equivalent, or PE, means in wastewater treatment and why the 150,000 PE threshold matters under EU Directive 2024/3019.
Why powdered activated carbon is difficult to handle and dose reliably
Learn why powdered activated carbon is difficult to handle and dose reliably, including bridging, dust, clumping, unstable flow and PAC dosing accuracy.
Building the business case for a fourth-stage upgrade: 20-year thinking in a 20-month decision
Build a defensible business case for a fourth-stage wastewater upgrade using 20-year lifecycle cost, compliance and workforce criteria.
EU Wastewater Directive 2024/3019: Fourth Treatment Stage
Learn what EU Directive 2024/3019 means for wastewater plants: fourth-stage treatment, micropollutant removal, deadlines and planning priorities.
Activated carbon or ozonation? A framework for choosing your fourth-stage technology
Compare activated carbon and ozonation for fourth-stage wastewater treatment, including micropollutant removal, PAC dosing reliability and long-term operating costs.
PIAB Strengthens ATEX Compliance with New DNV Certification
Discover how PIAB’s new DNV ATEX Production Quality Assurance certification secures safe, compliant piFLOW® vacuum conveying, cuts audit risk, and supports reliable operations through 2029.
Piab strengthens global support for safer, smarter powder handling
We are featured in the Business Focus Magazine where we talk about sustainable, flexible, and reliable conveying solution.
Piab launches BCP suction cup family for sustainable box handling
Piab launches BCP40, a long‑stroke, stable and sustainable suction cup dedicated to fast, reliable automated handling of corrugated cardboard boxes in packaging and intralogistics.
Piab introduces BLFF – a new structural concept for high‑flow suction cups
BLFF is a new high‑flow suction cup family that breaks the traditional trade‑off between adaptability and stability, enabling one platform to handle wide variation in objects in demanding logistics and packaging environments.
Pump performance vs. system performance: what's actually slowing you down
Is your vacuum pump quietly limiting production? Learn key signs it’s outdated, how it affects uptime, energy, and scaling, and when it’s time to rethink your vacuum setup.
Meet piFLOWc21 – the compact 316L vacuum conveyor
Compact piFLOW®c21 vacuum conveyor with ultra-low build height for OEM machines and small-batch powder and granule transfers in space-restricted production lines with lower requirements.
Piab introduces piSOFTGRIP® 40-3 – a food-approved soft gripper for delicate handling
Piab is expanding the piSOFTGRIP® family with the new 3-finger piSOFTGRIP® 40-3, developed for the food and chocolate industry. Based on the proven piSOFTGRIP® 30-3, the new model increases gripping capacity up to Ø40 mm while keeping the same concept and ease of use.
Piab introduces piEVO – a new vacuum ejector pump for powder, granule, and small part conveying
Piab introduces piEVO, a new configurable vacuum ejector pump for pneumatic conveyors, delivering fast-response, reliable vacuum generation, easy retrofits and low-noise, stable conveying.
PX Suction Cup Family Launches for Demanding Surface Handling
Adaptive sealing, reduced air consumption, and stable grip in industrial environments
Piab launches piSAVE ESS and piSAVE ESL as standalone energysaving solutions
Piab is expanding its energysaving 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.