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End effectors & dexterous hands companies in Germany
Germany is home to 10 end effectors & dexterous hands companies listed in the GlobleMatch directory. Handling technology and end-of-arm tooling lead the focus entries, with automated fastening as a specialism represented in Königsdorf. The profiles are long-established German manufacturers, from Zimmer Group in Rheinau, founded in 1980, to GRIP GmbH in Dortmund, founded in 1989. The best-known names include Zimmer Group, ASS Maschinenbau, and Stöger Automation. Every profile below is compiled from public sources and human-reviewed, and each company can claim and update its profile free of charge.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | End effectors & dexterous hands |
| Country | Germany |
| Companies listed | 10 |
| Subcategory focus (top 3 by count) | handling technology, grippers & end-of-arm tooling, damping & linear technology (1), End Effectors & Dexterous Hands (1), End Effectors & Dexterous Hands; automated fastening technology (1) |
| Data verified | 13 November 2026 |
Market data: Germany
Industrial robot installations, 2025: fewer than 25,000 installations, down 8% on the previous year. The total still places Germany among the larger European installation markets in this data. Source: IFR World Robotics 2026, press release 2026-09-24.
All 10 companies
| Company | City | What they make or do | Website | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Group | Rheinau | Zimmer Group is a German manufacturer of handling and automation components headquartered in Rheinau, in Baden-Württemberg. | zimmer-group.com | View profile |
| ASS Maschinenbau | Overath | ASS Maschinenbau GmbH is a German builder of gripper components, robot hands and automation systems with more than 40 years of experience, according to its official site, which is published primarily | ass-automation.com | View profile |
| Stöger Automation | Königsdorf | Specialist for automated fastening technology: screwdriving spindles, setting units and feed systems with process monitoring, for robot-mounted or stationary use. | stoeger-automation.com | View profile |
| GRIP GmbH | Dortmund | Specialist for automatic and manual robot tool-change systems and pneumatic grippers - the interface between robot and tool. | grip-gmbh.de | View profile |
| WEBER Schraubautomaten | Wolfratshausen | Makes automatic screwdriving systems with fully automatic fastener feeding, from hand screwdrivers to stationary screwdriving stations. | weber-online.com | View profile |
| LANG Technik | Holzmaden | Makes zero-point and workpiece clamping systems and the RoboTrex automation system for machine-tool tending. | lang-technik.de | View profile |
| RÖHM | — | Manufacturer of clamping and gripping technology, including power chucks, vises and grippers for machining and automation. | roehm.biz | View profile |
| SoftGripping | — | Makes modular pneumatic soft grippers and soft actuator fingers for gentle handling in food, logistics and collaborative robot applications. | softgripping.com | View profile |
| DEPRAG | — | Manufactures screwdriving technology, feeding technology and assembly automation, including robot-guided screwdriving systems for human-robot collaboration. | deprag.com | View profile |
| Bilsing Automation | — | Supplies end-of-arm tooling - vacuum cups, venturis and grippers - for automotive press shops, body shops, plastics and other handling applications. | bilsing-automation.com | View profile |
Company notes
- Zimmer Group — Zimmer Group is a German manufacturer of handling and automation components headquartered in Rheinau, in Baden-Württemberg.
- ASS Maschinenbau — ASS Maschinenbau GmbH is a German builder of gripper components, robot hands and automation systems with more than 40 years of experience, according to its official site, which is published primarily in German.
- Stöger Automation — Specialist for automated fastening technology: screwdriving spindles, setting units and feed systems with process monitoring, for robot-mounted or stationary use.
- GRIP GmbH — Specialist for automatic and manual robot tool-change systems and pneumatic grippers - the interface between robot and tool.
- WEBER Schraubautomaten — Makes automatic screwdriving systems with fully automatic fastener feeding, from hand screwdrivers to stationary screwdriving stations.
- LANG Technik — Makes zero-point and workpiece clamping systems and the RoboTrex automation system for machine-tool tending.
- RÖHM — Manufacturer of clamping and gripping technology, including power chucks, vises and grippers for machining and automation.
- SoftGripping — Makes modular pneumatic soft grippers and soft actuator fingers for gentle handling in food, logistics and collaborative robot applications.
How to source end effectors & dexterous hands from Germany
Each of the three named focus areas on this page carries a count of 1: handling technology, grippers and end-of-arm tooling with damping and linear technology; the general end effectors and dexterous hands heading; and automated fastening technology. Ten profiles is a short page, but the specialisms are sharply divided, because German suppliers here tend to own one step of the handling or assembly process rather than offering a general catalogue.
Zimmer Group in Rheinau is the broadest profile, covering handling technology, grippers, end-of-arm tooling, damping and linear technology from three production sites in Baden-Württemberg, and it has been owner-managed since 1980. ASS Maschinenbau in Overath builds gripper components, robot hands and automation systems, with more than 40 years of experience stated on its official site, and GRIP GmbH in Dortmund focuses on the interface itself, automatic and manual tool-change systems and pneumatic grippers. Fastening forms its own sub-cluster: Stöger Automation in Königsdorf, founded in 1987, makes screwdriving spindles, setting units and feed systems with process monitoring, WEBER Schraubautomaten in Wolfratshausen supplies automatic screwdriving with fully automatic fastener feeding, and DEPRAG covers screwdriving, feeding and assembly automation including robot-guided systems. LANG Technik in Holzmaden approaches the problem from the machine tool, with zero-point clamping and its RoboTrex tending system, RÖHM supplies chucks, vises and grippers, SoftGripping makes modular pneumatic soft grippers for gentle handling in food and logistics, and Bilsing Automation builds end-of-arm tooling for automotive press and body shops.
For a German sourcing shortlist, state the process step first, press shop, machine tending, fastening or piece handling, because that single detail eliminates most of this page immediately. On GlobleMatch you can post a sourcing request free of charge in those process terms, matching suppliers answer from within their own specialism, and introductions are chosen by fit and never sold. The narrowness of each profile here is an advantage: a reply signals genuine process fit rather than general interest.
What to check before you contact
- Scale is stated for the largest profile: Zimmer Group has approximately 1,400 employees in 2025 anniversary coverage, after earlier company materials stated around 1,200 in 2020 and about 1,300 more recently, so ask for the current count.
- Ownership differs by profile: Zimmer Group is owner-managed and family-owned since 1980, while ASS Maschinenbau has been a portfolio company of INDUS Holding AG since 2002, so confirm who stands behind warranties and support.
- Founding years are published for only three of the ten companies, Zimmer Group (1980), Stöger Automation (1987) and GRIP GmbH (1989), so ask the others directly if company age matters to your approval process.
- ASS Maschinenbau publishes its official site primarily in German, so check the language of datasheets, manuals and service documentation before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
How many end effectors & dexterous hands companies are there in Germany?
The GlobleMatch directory lists 10 end effectors & dexterous hands companies based in Germany, verified 13 November 2026. The count changes as new profiles are reviewed and added.
Can I contact these companies directly?
Yes. Open any profile for the company website and contact route, or post a sourcing request and let matching suppliers answer you. For example, the profile of Zimmer Group links to its official website at zimmer-group.com.
Does it cost anything to be listed on this page?
No. Directory profiles are free, human-reviewed, and can be claimed by the company at any time. There is no pay-to-rank. All 10 profiles on this page are listed on the same basis.
What do end effectors & dexterous hands companies in Germany specialise in?
Based on listed profiles, the main focus areas are handling technology, grippers & end-of-arm tooling, damping & linear technology (1), End Effectors & Dexterous Hands (1), End Effectors & Dexterous Hands; automated fastening technology (1). Each of the three counted focus entries carries a count of 1, so no single specialism dominates this page.
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