Schmalz is the worldwide market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions. Schmalz offers vacuum technology for automation through a comprehensive range of individual vacuum components which includes all the elements needed to set up your vacuum systems. Ready to connect vacuum components and gripping systems enable significant increases in productivity for automated processes. Whether in machine construction or in the robotics industry, Schmalz customers benefit from ground-breaking and innovative solutions in all areas of automation technology. The variety of workpieces handled by vacuum, ranges from fragile small parts, such as electronic chip or solar wafers, to furniture parts or heavy steel sheets.