GRIP GmbH

GRIP GmbH Handhabungstechnik — Tool Changers & Grippers for Robotics About GRIP GmbH GRIP GmbH Handhabungstechnik, based in Dortmund, Germany, specializes in automation components for robot systems. Their core expertise lies in helping robotic platforms become more flexible and productive by providing intelligent tool changing systems and gripper technologies. Technologies & Product Focus GRIP develops both manual and automatic tool changers (EOAT systems) that allow robots to quickly switch end-effectors with minimal downtime. Their SHW, SHS, MGW, and SWS connectors support safe, precise tool coupling with integrated pneumatic or electrical feed-through options. In addition, GRIP offers pneumatic and electric grippers, designed for efficiency and reliability in industrial environments. They also supply rotary feed-throughs, custom tooling, and connector systems for seamless robot-to-tool integration. Applications & Use Cases GRIP products are used wherever automation demands modularity and flexibility: Their solutions reduce machine downtime and increase robot utility across different job types. GRIP in Modern Automation As manufacturing becomes more modular and adaptive, systems that let robots change tools or grippers on the fly become critical. GRIP’s tool changers and grippers help robotics cells stay flexible — enabling scalable, responsive automation without manual reconfiguration at every changeover.