
SCHUNK
Established:
1945
Employees:
Approx. 3,500+ globally
Country
Germany
Location:
Bahnhofstrasse 106-134, 74348 Lauffen am Neckar
Summary:
SCHUNK is a leading global supplier of grippers, clamping systems and automation components. It is crucial to robotic arm deployments because end effectors, tool changers and clamping systems determine how robots interact with real parts. SCHUNK serves industrial robotics, machine tools, automotive, electronics, life sciences and general manufacturing. Its portfolio ranges from pneumatic and electric grippers to magnetic grippers, quick-change systems, rotary modules and collaborative grippers. The company is important because it provides high-quality standardized components that reduce custom engineering in robot cells while supporting demanding industrial duty cycles.
Managment:
SCHUNK is a privately owned German family company. CEO leadership includes Henrik A. Schunk and family governance. Ownership is private/family based.
Projects:
Automotive assembly, machine tending, electronics handling, collaborative grippers, automated machining, laboratory automation, flexible part handling, robotic deburring
Specialize in:
Gripping systems, clamping technology, robot end effectors, toolholding and automation components
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