Event

SoftGripping demonstrates oven-to-line croissant handling with Schneider Electric

Apr 21, 2026 · Demonstration · SoftGripping · End Effectors

SoftGripping and Schneider Electric demonstrated a gripper removing fresh croissants from an oven at Hannover Messe 2026.

  • SoftGripping integrated its gripping technology into Schneider Electric's Hannover Messe demonstration cell.
  • The live application removed fresh croissants from the oven while handling the delicate baked products gently.
  • The showcase demonstrated an automation path for a food-handling task that has traditionally depended on manual work.

SoftGripping develops modular pneumatic soft actuators and complete grippers for handling sensitive products. Based in Hannover, the company combines food-safe fingers, hubs and accessories into adaptable end-of-arm tools for food processing, packaging, logistics and collaborative robot applications.

Segment
End Effectors
Event type
Demonstration
Added to Korthos
Jul 17, 2026
Geography
Hannover · Germany