Case Study: SoftGripping achieves faster, lower-cost gripper development with EOS additive manufacturing

SoftGripping cuts development time by 75% with EOS GmbH

SoftGripping GmbH, a company specializing in adaptive gripper systems for the food industry, faced the challenge of designing a compact pneumatic gripper base that could integrate complex air channels directly into the component. Their goal was to eliminate the need for multiple external parts, reduce potential leakage points, and meet strict hygiene requirements. They partnered with vendor EOS GmbH and utilized EOS's Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology and PA 2200 material to achieve this.

By leveraging industrial additive manufacturing from EOS GmbH, SoftGripping was able to consolidate multiple parts into a single, robust gripper base with integrated pneumatic functionality. This solution resulted in a 75% reduction in development time, from 12 weeks to just 3, and cut manufacturing costs by 50%. The EOS technology provided the design freedom and airtightness required for a reliable, hygienic end-use part suitable for demanding food industry applications.

SoftGripping GmbH