What is a Gripper?
A gripper is a device that allows a robot to pick up and even hold objects with the strength of an arm and the dexterity of a hand.
Robotic Automation
What are Cobots?
Industrial cobots are designed to collaborate with humans in an intelligent, safe manner, as an integrated part of human labor.
How to Choose the Right Robotic Gripper
Technical factors must be considered when choosing the right robotic gripper for your application, the most common End of Arm Tooling.
How Does a Mechanical Claw Work?
Robot claw grabbers consist of two claws that grasp an object by coming together from opposite sides, used in a variety of industries.
How Do You Choose the Best Robotic Grippers?
Robot gripper technology not only empowers robot arms but also provides precision handling of complex or fragile objects.
What Are End of Arm Tooling Gripper Pads?
End of Arm Tooling gripper pads are used to grasp objects and can be found on assembly or pick-and-place applications.
Learn how PFA’s OPD provides 3 axes of robot crash protection
If you are currently using robotic systems in your manufacturing process, you likely already know how easy it makes the process. Not only can you make parts quicker, they often have the same accuracy with each element completed, as would otherwise be unavailable. However, one small deviation can lead to a crash and tool damage […]
Improving Automation with End of Arm Tooling
As the leading manufacturer trusted by many of the leading manufacturers in the world, PFA, Inc. strives to provide the best products possible at the lowest price point on the market.
Why Should You Invest in Robotic Automation?
You are likely always looking for ways to make your business more profitable and crank out the parts that your customers are asking for as quickly as possible. Without robotic automation in place, there’s a good chance that you are not reaching your full potential capacity.
Why Should You Choose PFA?
As the leader in the design and manufacturer of several industry-preferred products, PFA Inc. strives to not only provide innovative solutions to common problems but also exceed our customer’s expectations.
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