Schunk, founded in 1945 by Friedrich Schunk, began as a machine shop, and under the guidance of Heinz-Dieter Schunk, has developed into a professional market manufacturer of gripper technology and grasping systems. Currently, the company is run by siblings Henrik A. Schunk and Kristina I. Schunk, members of the third generation of the family. With more than 3,500 employees at 9 plants and 34 affiliates, and distribution partners in more than 50 countries and regions, intensive markets are guaranteed. With 11,000 standard components, Schunk offers a wide range of gripper technologies and grasping systems. With 2,550 varieties of Schunk manipulators, there is a comprehensive range of standard manipulator components on the market. The entire fetching system portfolio contains more than 4,000 components. The important buyers are the manufacturing companies that own the assembly, processing and processing processes. The customer base includes mechanical engineering, robotics, automation and assembly handlers, as well as all automotive brands and their suppliers. Since 2012, legendary goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been part of the Schunk team, serving as the brand ambassador for precision grabbing and clamping technology. A vision for the future begins by asking questions.
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Schunk, founded in 1945 by Friedrich Schunk, began as a machine shop, and under the guidance of Heinz-Dieter Schunk, has developed into a professional market manufacturer of gripper technology and grasping systems. Currently, the company is run by siblings Henrik A. Schunk and Kristina I. Schunk, members of the third generation of the family. With more than 3,500 employees at 9 plants and 34 affiliates, and distribution partners in more than 50 countries and regions, intensive markets are guaranteed. With 11,000 standard components, Schunk offers a wide range of gripper technologies and grasping systems. With 2,550 varieties of Schunk manipulators, there is a comprehensive range of standard manipulator components on the market. The entire fetching system portfolio contains more than 4,000 components. The important buyers are the manufacturing companies that own the assembly, processing and processing processes. The customer base includes mechanical engineering, robotics, automation and assembly handlers, as well as all automotive brands and their suppliers. Since 2012, legendary goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been part of the Schunk team, serving as the brand ambassador for precision grabbing and clamping technology. A vision for the future begins by asking questions.