Slim lightweight layer gripper for cobots

With the new weight-reduced layer gripper from Schmalz, cobots can also palletize lighter workpiece layers.
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With the new weight-reduced layer gripper from Schmalz, cobots can also palletize lighter workpiece layers.
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