Weiss Robotics

What Weiss Robotics does

Weiss Robotics GmbH & Co. KG is a German mechatronic gripping systems manufacturer founded in 2008 by Dr. Karsten Weiss and headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg. As an owner-managed family company, Weiss Robotics designs and manufactures in-house a portfolio of servo-electric grippers addressing precision handling requirements across assembly automation, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory), intralogistics, and collaborative robotics. Its product family comprises the WPG, CLG, IEG PLUS, CRG, WSG, STERIGRIP, and INTRAPAL gripper series, complemented by the GRIPKIT cobot solutions (GRIPKIT EASY and GRIPKIT LS) and the GRIPLINK-ET4 IO-Link master.

The company's technical platform centers on smart servo-electric gripping with integrated workpiece detection, sensorless gripping force control, IO-Link connectivity, and the proprietary PERMAGRIP force-retention safety mechanism (maintains up to 100% gripping force during power interruption). The GRIPLINK integration technology binds certified plugins for 12+ major robot controller families (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, Stäubli, Denso, Mitsubishi, Omron/TM Robot, Delta, EPSON) and integrates 40+ third-party IO-Link devices from Balluff, SICK, Schmalz, Piab, Baumer, Micro-Epsilon, Wenglor, Zimmer, Norgren, and others. Per company claims, GRIPLINK Application Packages reduce integration and commissioning time by up to 90%, and the Motion Stream Interface (MSI) extends selected grippers with UDP-based 1ms real-time streaming for AI, teleoperation, and Physical AI applications. Certifications include ISO 14644-1 cleanroom (Fraunhofer IPA-tested), GMP Class A for STERIGRIP, ISO/TS 15066 collaborative design for CRG, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, REACh, and RoHS.

Weiss Robotics generates revenue through direct enterprise hardware sales of gripper modules and GRIPKIT packages, licensing fees for GRIPLINK technology and optional MQTT/PROXY licenses, and custom GRIPLINK Application Package sales bundling engineering consulting and technical training. Pricing is publicly listed for standard units (e.g., CLG 30-006 at €2,270 per unit), with quote-based pricing for customized solutions and volume orders. Distribution runs through a direct technical sales team (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), the company website with publicly disclosed pricing and downloadable catalogs, and channel integrations via robot manufacturer ecosystems. End customers include FANUC, EPSON Robotics, KUKA, Delta Electronics, and pharmaceutical manufacturers served through certified cleanroom and GMP Class A compliant products.

Name

Weiss Robotics

Legal name

Weiss Robotics GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://weiss-robotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weiss Robotics GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 2008 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, designs and manufactures smart servo-electric gripping systems for industrial and collaborative robots, serving assembly automation, electronics, semiconductor, life sciences, and intralogistics customers worldwide through its GRIPLINK integration platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechatronic Servo-Electric Gripping Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH), Human-Robot Interaction & Teleoperation Systems (HDAAAIAM), Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Servo-electric grippers
• Mechatronic gripping systems
• Robot end-of-arm tooling
• Collaborative robot grippers
• Industrial automation components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Servo-electric Gripper Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling servo-electric gripper modules including CLG, WPG, WSG, IEG PLUS, CRG, STERIGRIP, and INTRAPAL series. Revenue generated through one-time hardware purchases with various grip force, stroke, and payload specifications.
2. GRIPLINK Technology Licensing: Revenue from GRIPLINK controller hardware, plugins, and licensing fees for integration technology. Includes optional MQTT interface licenses and PROXY licenses for cascading multiple controllers.
3. Cobot Gripping Solutions (GRIPKIT): Complete plug-and-produce gripping solutions for collaborative robots including GRIPKIT EASY and GRIPKIT LS packages with mounting plates, fingers, connection cables, and optional FLEXGRIP software.
4. Accessories and Spare Parts: Revenue from mounting plates, connection cables, gripper fingers (Fingerkit), sensor fingers, software licenses, and options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weiss Robotics develops, manufactures, and sells mechatronic servo-electric gripper modules and supporting integration technology for industrial robotics. The core portfolio includes multiple gripper series (WPG, CLG, IEG PLUS, CRG, WSG, STERIGRIP, INTRAPAL) covering cleanroom, electronics, pharmaceutical, collaborative-robot, and intralogistics applications, complemented by the GRIPKIT cobot gripper packages, the GRIPLINK-ET4 IO-Link master, the GRIPLINK software/plugin ecosystem, and the Motion Stream Interface for AI-driven gripping.

Product overview

Weiss Robotics is a leading specialist in mechatronic gripping systems, developing and manufacturing smart servo-electric grippers for assembly automation, electronics/semiconductor industries, and life sciences since 2008. The product portfolio centers on servo-electric gripper modules (WPG, CLG, IEG PLUS, CRG, WSG, STERIGRIP, INTRAPAL series) that offer integrated workpiece detection, sensorless force control, and IO-Link connectivity. The ecosystem is enhanced by two complementary platforms: GRIPKIT provides turnkey gripping solutions for collaborative robots with certified plugins, while GRIPLINK Technology enables seamless integration of grippers and smart sensors into robot controllers via standardized protocols. The Motion Stream Interface (MSI) extends selected grippers with real-time streaming for Physical AI applications. All products are designed and manufactured in Ludwigsburg, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRIPLINK: Integration technology connecting end-of-arm tool components with robot controllers, bundling control and monitoring data into a unified software ecosystem.
• GRIPKIT
• Motion Stream Interface (MSI)
• PERMAGRIP
• FLEXGRIP

Products and services

• WPG Series Servo-electric gripper modules with sealed IP54 control electronics, 12-300N gripping force, 90-120mm stroke, Ethernet interface, and embedded GRIPLINK technology for direct robot integration in industrial automation.
• CLG Series World's smallest fully integrated servo gripper at 45cm³ with sensorless gripping force control, IO-Link interface, certified for cleanrooms up to ISO Class 5; designed for micro-parts handling in automation.
• IEG PLUS Series Servo-electric gripper modules with sealed IP54 controller, sensorless force control, 6-260N gripping force, ESD-conductive design for electronics handling, certified cleanroom compatibility (ISO Class 4-6).
• CRG Series Servo-electric cobot gripper modules with ISO/TS 15066 collaborative design, PERMAGRIP force retention, absolute position sensing, and programmable LED status ring for human-robot collaboration.
• WSG Series Servo-electric gripper modules with Ethernet/Profinet interface, 5-80N gripping force, integrated part detection, Lua script extensibility, and optional force measuring fingers for demanding assembly tasks.
• STERIGRIP Series Aseptic servo-electric gripper modules for pharma/biotech with GMP Class A certification, Hygienic Design, CIP/SIP compatibility, VHP sterilization suitability, and FDA-compliant materials.
• INTRAPAL Series Smart servo-electric gripper for intralogistics with 280mm stroke, 150-1200N gripping force, 60kg load capacity, one-sided parallel kinematics, Ethernet/MODBUS RTU connectivity for palletizing and container handling.
• GRIPKIT EASY Ready-to-use servo gripper solution for cobots with 30-200N gripping force, 30mm stroke, available in BASIC (digital I/O) or FLEXGRIP (RS485) versions with certified plugins for fast cobot integration.
• GRIPKIT LS Hygienic Cobot gripper solution for life science automation with 6-40N gripping force, 50mm stroke, polished sealed housing, FLEXGRIP interface for direct cobot tool I/O connection in laboratory and biotech settings.
• GRIPLINK-ET4 IO-Link master with integrated GRIPLINK technology, 4x M12 IO-Link ports, 2x Ethernet interfaces, IP65 protection, optional MQTT cloud connectivity and PROXY license for cascading controllers in smart factory applications.
• GRIPLINK Application Packages Customized end-of-arm tools combining Weiss Robotics gripping technology with GRIPLINK-compatible sensors and actuators into pre-configured packages, reducing integration and commissioning time by up to 90% through plug-and-produce setup.
• Motion Stream Interface (MSI) Real-time UDP streaming interface (1ms internal control cycle) for adaptive robotics, teleoperation, and Physical AI; enables external controllers, AI systems, or teleoperation solutions to transmit position and force setpoints while receiving continuous feedback for AI-driven manipulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Integration and commissioning time reduced by up to 90% with GRIPLINK Application Packages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration34 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Joint exhibition at trade fair for mechanical engineering showcasing INTRAPAL gripper combined with lifting column technology for expanded robotic reach applications.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRIPLINK plugins certified and available for FANUC controllers (R-30iB, R-30iB Plus, CRX cobots). Joint development and testing ensures reliable integration. FLEXGRIP plugins available for FANUC CRX series cobots.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRIPLINK plugins available for ABB OmniCore controllers, enabling seamless integration of Weiss Robotics grippers with ABB robot systems.
• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified GRIPLINK and FLEXGRIP plugins available for Universal Robots e-Series (PolyScope 5) and UR Series. Supports CB3.1 Series with PolyScope 3.
• KUKA AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRIPLINK plugins certified for KUKA KR C4 and KR C5 robot controllers, enabling integration with KUKA industrial robots and LBR iiwa/lisy cobots.
• Yaskawa Europe GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRIPLINK plugins available for Yaskawa FS100, YRC1000, and YRC1000micro robot controllers. Supports HC10DTP and HC20DT collaborative robots.
• Stäubli International AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified GRIPLINK plugins for Stäubli CS9 controllers (s8.10.6), including support for TX2touch cobots and STERIGRIP integration for pharmaceutical applications.
• Delta ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint presence at Automatica 2025 demonstrating INTRAPAL 1200-280 on Delta D-Bot. GRIPKIT solutions pre-configured for Delta D-Bot cobot series.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing research collaboration including Fraunhofer IPA visit in July 2025. Fraunhofer IPA provides independent cleanroom certification testing for Weiss Robotics grippers (ISO 14644-1).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J. Schmalz GmbH: Schmalz is a German vacuum gripping and EOAT specialist with electric vacuum generators (ECBPMi, ECBPi, SCPSi) integrated into GRIPLINK. Schmalz is also a direct competitor in vacuum-based end-of-arm tooling for packaging, intralogistics, and assembly automation.
• OnRobot: OnRobot is a Danish-based cobot EOAT specialist offering electric grippers, vacuum grippers, force/torque sensors, and a One System Solution unified platform. It is a near-direct competitor in plug-and-produce cobot gripping, with the same target customers (cobot integrators and SME automation).
• Zimmer Group: Zimmer Group manufactures pneumatic and electric grippers (GEH6000IL series) and end-of-arm tooling, and is already integrated into Weiss Robotics' GRIPLINK ecosystem. The two compete most directly in servo-electric grippers for cobots and industrial robots in Europe.
• Schunk: Schunk is a German mechatronic gripping systems specialist offering pneumatic, electric, and servo-electric grippers plus rotary and linear modules. It is the closest direct competitor to Weiss Robotics, competing head-to-head in servo-electric grippers, cobot EOAT, and cleanroom-certified grippers across automotive, electronics, and life-sciences end markets.
• Destaco: Destaco (a part of Stabilus) manufactures pneumatic and electric grippers, rotary actuators, and end-of-arm tooling for industrial automation. It overlaps with Weiss Robotics in servo-electric grippers for assembly and material handling applications across global industrial customers.
• Robotiq: Robotiq is a Canadian cobot gripper and force-torque sensor specialist (Hand-E, 2F-85, 2F-140) with broad Universal Robots plugin support. It competes directly with GRIPKIT EASY in the cobot gripper kit category and serves overlapping end-customers in SME automation.
• Piab AB: Piab is a Swedish vacuum gripping and material handling specialist (PICOMPACT23 SMART) also integrated into GRIPLINK. It competes directly with Weiss Robotics' combined gripping-and-vacuum offerings for intralogistics and packaging applications.
• Festo: Festo supplies pneumatic and electric grippers (DHPS, EHPS, HGPL, HGPLE series) and is a major competitor in servo-electric gripping for factory automation. Both companies serve assembly automation, electronics, and lab automation with overlapping OEM and end-customer channels.

Broad incumbents

• SMC Corporation: SMC is a global pneumatics and automation incumbent with a broad gripper portfolio (MGP, MHZ2, MHT2 series). It overlaps with Weiss Robotics in electric and pneumatic grippers but at much larger scale, with significantly broader product lines and global distribution.

Others

• BALLUFF: BALLUFF is a German industrial sensor and IO-Link master specialist (BNI IOL-302, BMF 203) integrated into the GRIPLINK ecosystem. Rather than competing in grippers, BALLUFF is an enabling partner whose sensors strengthen Weiss Robotics' smart-factory offering and whose broader Industry 4.0 portfolio sits adjacent to the EOAT category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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