Gasgoo Munich- FAIRINO and German vacuum automation specialist Schmalz officially signed a global strategic partnership agreement at the Schmalz booth during the Shanghai Industrial Fair On Oct. 14. The two parties will deepen cooperation across multiple dimensions, including product adaptation, standardized solutions, and global market coordination.
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Under the agreement, both sides will leverage their respective strengths in global service networks and product technology. They plan to focus on typical industrial scenarios such as palletizing and CNC machine tending to jointly drive the development and global rollout of automation solutions.
Schmalz has already completed technical adaptation of its robotic gripper series for FAIRINO's full lineup of collaborative robots and launched a dedicated handling kit for FAIRINO, laying the groundwork for the joint promotion of standardized solutions. By combining collaborative robots with end-of-arm tooling, the partners aim to further streamline product selection and application deployment.
On the market front, the two companies have already established a solid foundation in Europe, North America, and South Korea. Schmalz's gripping products and FAIRINO's collaborative robots are gradually generating synergies in the application and promotion efforts across these regions.
Teams in Europe, the U.S., South Korea, and Vietnam are maintaining close communication, coordinating product recommendations and solution collaboration based on actual customer needs. Following this signing, the companies plan to further expand into the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets, working together to build a broader global ecosystem.
Public records show that Schmalz was founded in 1910 and has long specialized in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems. Its product portfolio covers vacuum components, gripping systems, and automated handling solutions, with business extending across multiple global markets.
FAIRINO, meanwhile, focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of collaborative robots. Leveraging proprietary intellectual property and localized service networks, it is advancing its international layout. The company aims to lead global sales in the industry by 2025, with overseas shipments projected to approach 6,000 units in 2026.
This signing marks an upgrade from product-level adaptation to a long-term ecosystem synergy. Looking ahead, the two will launch joint marketing campaigns centered on standardized product combinations. By integrating robot bodies, gripping technology, and global market resources, they aim to refine their cooperation system and drive large-scale deployment of products and solutions across more industrial scenarios.
