Manufacturing Innovations Today

The Great Gripper Debate: Soft vs. Vacuum—What Every Engineer Should Know


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https://automationdistribution.com/blog/choosing-your-robot-gripper-soft-or-vacuum-the-pros-cons-you-need-to-know/In this episode of Manufacturing Innovations Today, we unpack a deceptively simple yet crucial question in robotic automation: How should your robot grip things?

Whether you're integrating collaborative robots or optimizing a high-speed packaging line, the choice between soft grippers and vacuum grippers can make or break your application.

Join us as we explore:

  • What soft and vacuum grippers are—and how they work
  • The pros and cons of each gripper type
  • Real-world examples of where each one shines
  • Key decision factors like payload, precision, and surface texture

If you’re an engineer, integrator, or automation leader looking to improve reliability and throughput on your production line, this episode is for you.

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“Choosing Your Robot Gripper: Soft or Vacuum? The Pros & Cons You NEED to Know!”

https://automationdistribution.com/blog/choosing-your-robot-gripper-soft-or-vacuum-the-pros-cons-you-need-to-know/


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