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Choose Powder Handling You Won’t Have to Redesign in Three Years
02/04/2026

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.

Stop paying for the “hidden factory” in powder handling
02/04/2026

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.

How best-in-class factories standardize powder handling - and why it works
02/04/2026

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.

24/03/2026

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.

16/03/2026

Kenos® introduces Kenos Cobot Medium (KCM)

New Kenos Cobot Medium (KCM) combines low weight and up to 30 kg payload with modular valve options and PCOF compatibility for flexible, high-performance cobot handling.

Filter Monitoring for piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t – now fully integrated in the configurator
16/03/2026

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.

XLF-cup
15/03/2026

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
24/02/2026

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.

6 key factors to consider before upgrading your oral pouch production setup | Piab
19/02/2026

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.

Vacuum conveying for snus production at Fiedler & Lundgren | Piab
19/02/2026

How vacuum conveying makes Fiedler & Lundgren's snus production safer and more efficient

Less downtime, waste and dust. Safer working environment for operators. Read how vacuum transport makes Fiedler & Lundgren in Malmö a role model within the BAT Group.

19/02/2026

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.

Piab Bulk Bag Unloader
12/02/2026

Introducing the Piab Bulk Bag Unloader: Reliable Performance for Everyday Industrial Needs

Piab’s bulk bag unloader is a robust, dependable solution for safe, efficient emptying of big bags in demanding industrial environments. This product is currently available only in Europe.

Future-Ready Covers Prepare Your piFLOW® Conveyors for Piab’s Upcoming Pump Generation
10/02/2026

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.

09/02/2026

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 pouch business
05/02/2026

Choosing the right production setup for your oral pouch business

Guide to choosing a scalable, stable oral pouch production setup that balances flexibility, hygiene, cleaning efficiency and future growth.

Downtime in oral pouch production: 5 common causes
29/01/2026

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
16/11/2025

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.

Introducing New Sizes to the BGX Family
07/10/2025

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
01/10/2025

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
16/09/2025

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 Group’s European Supply Unit Relocates to Modern Facility in Butzbach
24/06/2025

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.

Blue Detectable Sealings for Advanced Food Safety
23/06/2025

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
23/06/2025

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
17/06/2025

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
17/06/2025

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
13/05/2025

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
29/04/2025

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
29/04/2025

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
29/04/2025

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
18/03/2025

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
12/11/2024

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
05/11/2024

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.

Piab revolutionizes vacuum system configuration with OVM Pro 3D tool
25/06/2024

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
11/06/2024

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
05/06/2024

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
21/05/2024

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.

piCOMPACT®23 SMART now available with IO-link Class B
11/05/2024

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.

New BXP 45mm suction cup accompanied by 65 and 90 mm versions
05/03/2024

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
09/01/2024

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 version.
28/11/2023

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 version.

Piab strengthens its grip on palletizing with the LBG-50
12/09/2023

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.