SCHUNK 6-axis force/torque sensor FTS wins Product of the Year 2026 category
Evidence notes
- SCHUNK's 6-axis force/torque sensor FTS won first place in the Robotics, Handling and Assembly Technology category of the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year 2026 competition.
- The recognition highlights FTS as a robotics-relevant sensing product for industrial production and assembly workflows.
- The award adds a product-recognition milestone for SCHUNK force-torque sensing.
Company context
SCHUNK is a German automation technology company focused on toolholding, workholding, gripping systems, robot accessories, and automation components. Its robotics relevance comes from grippers, end-of-arm tooling, force/torque sensing, robot accessories, and newer humanoid-hand development rather than complete robot platforms.