Position and Presence Sensing

Position and Presence Sensing within Sensors, Controls & Machine Vision.

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OT-2026-000048250
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,297 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048253
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,024 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down positio
OT-2026-000048254
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,211 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-do
OT-2026-000048257
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,130 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down p
OT-2026-000048258
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,316 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048261
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down p
OT-2026-000048262
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,282 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048265
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,024 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down positio
OT-2026-000048266
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,226 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-do
OT-2026-000048269
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,130 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down p
OT-2026-000048270
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,331 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048273
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one ejector, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down p
OT-2026-000048274
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,297 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048277
Single cup vacuum gripper, pump fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,035 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one vacuum pump, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reached the set-down position,
OT-2026-000048278
Two pad foam vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, common isolation valve, pump fed, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,192 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, two foam pads, one vacuum pump, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048281
Single cup vacuum gripper, pump fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,000 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one vacuum pump, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reached the set-down position,
OT-2026-000048282
Two pad foam vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, common isolation valve, pump fed, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,297 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two foam pads, one vacuum pump, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reach
OT-2026-000048285
Single cup vacuum gripper, pump fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 929 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one vacuum pump, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reached the set-down position, the w
OT-2026-000048286
Two pad foam vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, common isolation valve, pump fed, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,263 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two foam pads, one vacuum pump, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reach
OT-2026-000048289
Single cup vacuum gripper, pump fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,000 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one vacuum pump, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the vacuum pump. After the workpiece has reached the set-down position,
OT-2026-000048290
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,226 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048293
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down po
OT-2026-000048294
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,331 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048297
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,200 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048298
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,297 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048301
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,166 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048302
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,211 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048305
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down po
OT-2026-000048306
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,316 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048309
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,166 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048310
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, single stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,282 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048313
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down po
OT-2026-000048314
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,226 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048317
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,200 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048318
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,331 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048321
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,166 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048322
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,297 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048325
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down po
OT-2026-000048326
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,211 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048329
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,200 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048330
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,316 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048333
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,166 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048334
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, two stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,282 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048337
Single cup vacuum gripper, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,095 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, one suction cup, one ejector, one isolation valve, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cup reaches the workpiece, the suction cup is evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-down po
OT-2026-000048338
Three pad foam vacuum gripper, three outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,226 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, three foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-d
OT-2026-000048341
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, plant vacuum fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,009 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, two suction cups, one plant vacuum connection, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the plant vacuum connection. After the workpiece
OT-2026-000048342
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,211 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one mounting flange, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the set-do
OT-2026-000048345
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, plant vacuum fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,115 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one plant vacuum connection, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the plant vacuum connection. After the work
OT-2026-000048346
Four pad foam vacuum gripper, four outlet manifold, common isolation valve, three stage ejector, manifold pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,316 words
A foam-pad vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, four foam pads, one ejector, one isolation valve, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the foam pads reach the workpiece, the foam pads are evacuated by the ejector. After the workpiece has reached the
OT-2026-000048349
Two cup vacuum gripper, two outlet manifold, plant vacuum fed, supply line pressure sensor, sustained blow-off after set-down, on a tool changer
September 17, 2026 · Vacuum Grippers · 1,080 words
A suction-cup vacuum gripping tool comprising one tool-change interface, two suction cups, one plant vacuum connection, one manifold, one pressure sensor, one contact detector and one blow-off valve. When the suction cups reach the workpiece, the suction cups are evacuated by the plant vacuum connection. After the work