Vacuum gripping without compressed air
The nititec G-VAC replaces pneumatic vacuum grippers with a fully electric solution – no compressor, no Venturi nozzles, and no compressed air infrastructure.
Less energy.
Less plant complexity.
More design freedom.
This means compressors, Venturi nozzles, valves, and hoses. A complex infrastructure just for gripping a single component.
compressed air belongs simultaneously to the most expensive forms of energy in production.
Leaks, continuous consumption, and maintenance drive energy and operating costs up.
Nevertheless, this principle has been considered standard for decades.
Unlike classic solutions with Venturi nozzles or integrated vacuum pumps, the G-VAC PS completely without compressed air system and without a pump. Australia.
Inside, shape memory actuators made of nickel-titanium are working.
These micrometer-thin wires undergo a minimal change in length when electrically activated, mechanically generating the vacuum.
Just one electrical connection.
No compressor, no valves, no compressed air lines.
In real-world applications with multiple grippers, the energy costs of compressed air systems—which would otherwise run into the four- to five-digit range—are reduced to just a few euros in electricity costs per year.
Fewer components mean fewer potential sources of error and less maintenance costs.
Integrated sensors continuously send status data to the PLC for immediate anomaly detection without hidden leaks.
No blow-off, no air turbulence – minimizes particle movement and supports stable cleanroom conditions.
Our current vacuum grippers already cover a wide range of applications – from smooth, solid components to flexible and porous materials.
For the G-VAC PS (for smooth, dense surfaces):
Light as a feather and compact thanks to a high-tech drive inside, for the safe handling of smooth and solid workpieces made of metal, glass, or plastic
For the G-VAC AS (for porous or flexible materials):
Extremely powerful and fast vacuum generation for absolutely secure holding of flexible or porous materials such as cardboard, wood, or films.
We are currently testing our grippers in real-world applications together with OEMs and system integrators. Share a specific use case with us, and we’ll work together to assess feasibility, integration, and benefits.