piCOBOT® plug-in now available for ABB GoFa Collaborative Robots

Piab’s piCOBOT® end-of-arm tool has set the standard in the cobot industry, renowned for its compact, lightweight, and user-friendly design, while offering precision and efficiency in handling operations.

Piab continues its mission of making advanced vacuum automation accessible for all end users. We now offer piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L with fully ABB GoFa-adapted plug-in versions, delivering true Plug & Play functionality.


Piab's piCOBOT® end-of-arm tool has set the standard in the cobot industry, renowned for its compact, lightweight, and user-friendly design, while offering precision and efficiency in handling operations.

Since their introductions, piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L have been customized for multiple cobot manufacturers. Following the successful collaboration with ABB, it was natural to extend this compatibility to the GoFa series.

"Our goal is to offer seamless integration with major collaborative robot brands, and ABB GoFa is an important part of that ecosystem," says Anders Falk, Product Manager at Piab. 

Product description
The new ABB GoFa configuration is a complete package that includes a software plug-in, mechanical interface, and specified cabling, enabling safe and easy operation for the end user. As with all Piab solutions, this setup is complemented by our expanding range of suction cups and accessories, ensuring customizable applications for a variety of industries and tasks.

piCOBOT® and piCOBOT®L Plug & Play kit for ABB GoFa are Recommended packages certified by ABB Robotics Ecosystem.

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