Event

SCHUNK 6-axis force/torque sensor FTS wins Product of the Year 2026 category

Mar 1, 2026 · Market Signal · SCHUNK · End Effectors

Key points

  • SCHUNK's 6-axis force/torque sensor FTS was awarded first place in the Robotics, Handling, and Assembly Technology category of the INDUSTRIAL Production Products of the Year 2026 competition.
  • The award positions FTS as a robotics-relevant sensing product for industrial production and assembly workflows.
  • Treat as a product recognition and market-signal row, not as a launch or deployment.

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.

Context

Company
SCHUNK
Segment
End Effectors
Event type
Market Signal
Geography
Lauffen am Neckar · Germany

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