Vacuum automation, end-of-arm-tooling and vacuum lifting systems for industrial handling and automation.
FIPA GmbH
Ismaning · Durham, NC · BirminghamNew on Amplifa
About FIPA GmbH
FIPA GmbH develops and manufactures components and systems for vacuum, gripper and lifting technology in industrial automation. The portfolio includes vacuum automation with suction cups, vacuum generators, vacuum components and area grippers, end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) with mechanical gripper components, custom gripper systems and the FIPALIFT and FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifters for heavy and bulky loads. In addition to standard components, the company offers design and engineering services, system integration for automation and robotics, consulting as well as repair, optimization and replacement of gripper systems. The products are used, among other things, in the packaging and plastics industries, automotive assembly, print finishing and material handling, for example when handling injection-molded parts, sheet metal, cardboard, sacks, glass and wood. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Ismaning near Munich, the FIPA Group is internationally represented with its subsidiary FIPA Inc. in Durham (USA) and a branch in Birmingham (UK).
- Site
- Ismaning
- Processes
- Vacuum automation (suction cups, vacuum generators, vacuum components, area grippers), End-of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT), mechanical gripper components and custom gripper systems, Vacuum tube lifters (FIPALIFT / FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifter), Custom handling/gripper systems and engineering for automation, System integration automation / robotics, design and engineering services, Construction/design services, Engineering services, System integration automation
- Materials
- Injection-molded plastic parts, Sheet metal / Sheet metal, Glass, Wood, Paper and films, Cardboard/carton, Sheet metal / steel, Cardboard / carton
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 51-200
- Industries
- Plastics processing / injection molding, Packaging, Automotive, Manufacturing Automation, Material Handling, Printing (paper and films)
- 01
Consulting and requirements analysis
- 02
Construction and design
- 03
Engineering and system integration
- 04
Manufacturing/assembly of gripper systems
- 05
Technical support, repair and optimization
Materials handled and applications
Injection-molded plastic parts
Gripping solutions for removal and handling of injection-molded parts, e.g. plastic cups.
Sheet metal / steel
Handling of sheet metal parts in metal processing and automotive assembly.
Cardboard / carton
Vacuum and area grippers for packaging and palletizing tasks.
Sacks and films
FIPALIFT tube lifters for sack handling; vacuum technology for paper and films in print finishing.
Glass and wood
Gentle vacuum handling of sensitive workpieces made of glass and wood products.
Locations
Ismaning
DEHeadquarters, engineering and sales
- Materials
- Plastic, steel, cardboard, film
Durham, NC
USSubsidiary FIPA Inc. (founded 2006), sales and support North America
Birmingham
GBUK branch (Fort Dunlop), sales and support
Components and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum automation (suction cups, vacuum generators, vacuum components, area grippers)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Metal, Glass, Wood, Paper, Film, Cardboard |
| End-of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT), mechanical gripper components and custom gripper systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastic (injection-molded parts), Sheet metal, Cardboard, Sacks/bags |
| Vacuum tube lifters (FIPALIFT / FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifter)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Sacks, Cartons, heavy/bulky goods |
| Custom handling/gripper systems and engineering for automationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| System integration automation / robotics, design and engineering servicesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1985
Foundation of FIPA GmbH with headquarters in Ismaning, Germany.
- 2006
Establishment of FIPA Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary in Durham, USA.