About us

Digitalization and automation for everyone can only succeed, if the solutions are smart, time-efficient and easy to integrate.

 

DR. KARSTEN WEISS
Founder and CEO of WEISS ROBOTICS

WEISS ROBOTICS Das Unternehmen in Ludwigsburg Baden-Württemberg Deutschland

The company

Founded in 2008 as a startup, today we are the leading specialist for mechatronic gripping systems. As an owner-managed family company, we develop innovative gripping solutions for demanding automation tasks at our headquarters in Ludwigsburg, Germany, setting new standards both qualitatively and technologically in the context of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory.

WEISS ROBOTICS Das Unternehmen in Ludwigsburg Baden-Württemberg Deutschland
WEISS ROBOTICS Das Unternehmen in Ludwigsburg Baden-Württemberg Deutschland

OUR TECHNOLOGY - YOUR ADVANTAGE

Whether it is about the machine conversion at the touch of a button or the quality assurance in pick & place applications integrated into the production process:
Plant engineers and production companies rely on our innovative gripping solutions every day. By choosing a Weiss Robotics gripper, you choose high quality and reliability, excellent service and technological expertise. With our GRIPKIT we offer a turnkey gripping solution for robotic handling technology.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Your satisfaction is our recipe for success. With a lot of passion, entrepreneurial skill, commitment and know-how, we do our best for you every day. Our success factors include family-like relationship, constant further development of our processes, and cooperative management in the company.

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Milestones in product innovation

2011

Servo gripper with Ethernet

 

The built-in Ethernet interface enables the grippers to be integrated directly into existing networks and makes the WSG series a universal gripping tool for Industry 4.0.

 

2015

Gripper with smart pneumatics

 

The RPG series from Weiss Robotics combines pneumatic power with intelligent electronics: drive, IO-Link control, valve technology and position sensors in a compact gripping module.

 

2016

Servo gripper with IO-Link

 

The IEG series marked the entry into intelligent gripping technology in 2016. The servo-electric modules with IO-Link control combine precision, dynamics and reliability – compact and maintenance-free.

 

2017

Plug & Grip for Cobots

 

Quick to integrate, precise, and reliable in use, GRIPKIT combines complete gripping technology in a single package for the first time.

 

2018

Safety gripper modules for cobots

 

Working together: The servo grippers of the CRG series were specially designed for interaction between humans and robots.

 

2019

Integration solution for smart gripping technology

 

GRIPLINK® connects the components of your end-of-arm tool with the robot controller, bundling control and monitoring data into a unique software ecosystem.

 

2019

World's smallest servo gripper

 

The CLG is the world's smallest fully integrated servo gripper. On only 45 cm³ it combines the entire know-how of Weiss Robotics.

 

2023

Aseptic servo grippers for the pharmaceutical cleanroom

 

With the STERIGRIP series, Weiss Robotics presented the first aseptic servo grippers for the pharmaceutical cleanroom – compressed air-free, CIP/SIP-capable and GMP Class A compliant.

 

2025

Smart handling in intralogistics

 

Thanks to the integrated gripping force control and flexibly pre-positionable finger, the INTRAPAL servo gripper adapts to different container sizes and ensures a smooth material flow, even with changing requirements.

 

2025

Smart gripping solution for life science automation

 

With GRIPKIT LS, Weiss Robotics offers a hygienic Cobot gripper solution for life science automation.