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Excellent on every levels

It is not only our future-oriented products and new approaches that are gaining international recognition.
Innovative ideas, new developments, the quality of our training or sustainability – the numerous awards we have received are the results of exceptional cooperation across all departments.

Teamwork – the secret of our success

Synergy effects are only possible through the right kind of interactions

What exactly makes us so innovative? Our strong sense of togetherness. We use our freedom, support each other and focus on the talents and strengths of the individual. Our team is composed of around 3,700 individuals and yet we all have one thing in common: the will "Together for an even better tomorrow." But we can only develop the power we need to set new standards by doing it together.

Smart automation for SMEs

"As a technology pioneer, we focus our innovative strength on the processes and needs of our customers and want to offer SMEs in particular real added value," emphasizes Timo Gessmann, CTO at SCHUNK. "The 2D Grasping Kit shows how we are creating new automation opportunities with intelligent products and services that enable companies to reduce the workload on their skilled workers, while at the same time increasing productivity." The tried-and-tested AI technology was awarded the “AI Champions BW 2025” award by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism in 2025.

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Current awards

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AI-Champions BW 2025

The 2D Grasping Kit grants SMEs a fast introduction to AI-supported automation. SCHUNK was awarded the "AI Champions BW 2025" prize by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism for this innovative handling solution.
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German Innovation Award 2025

The EZU mechatronic centric gripper simplifies the flexible loading and unloading of cylindrical workpieces – reliable, efficient and future-proof. The well-thought-out concept also impressed the judging panel of the German Innovation Award 2025 in the "Excellence in Business to Business – Machines & Engineering" category.
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Hermes Award 2024

The 2D Grasping Kit offers an easy introduction to AI-supported handling processes and reliably takes on monotonous sorting and logistics tasks. The intelligent automation solution was awarded the coveted technology prize at the Hannover Messe.

Special awards

Logo – HERMES Award 2024

Hermes Award 2024

The 2D Grasping Kit offers an easy introduction to AI-supported handling processes and reliably takes on monotonous sorting and logistics tasks. The intelligent automation solution was awarded the coveted technology prize at the Hannover Messe.
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Industry 4.0 Talents 2021

With this competition, the Allianz Industrie 4.0 Baden-Württemberg honors innovative projects for digitalizing professional training in industry. The network awarded SCHUNK for its project "Digital Twin in Training".
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IHK Education Prize 2020

Heinz-Dieter SCHUNK GmbH & Co. Spanntechnik KG from Mengen was awarded a special prize as part of the IHK Education Awards for some particularly promising concepts and new approaches involved in the "Change of Perspective" training project.
Award – Bosch Global Supplier Award

Bosch Global Supplier Award 2019/2020

SCHUNK received the "Bosch Global Supplier Award" in the category of "Indirect Purchasing and Services", making it one of the technology and service company's 46 best suppliers worldwide.
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German Brand Award Gold 2019

Successful B2B marketing: SCHUNK received Gold in the German Brand Award 2019 in the category of "Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation | Brand Communication – Campaign" for its "Open" campaign.
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Hermes Award 2017

SCHUNK received the Hermes Award as a part of the Hannover Messe 2017 for the SCHUNK Co-act gripper JL1, the world's first intelligent gripper for human-robot collaboration, which directly interacts and communicates with humans.
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100 locations for Industry 4.0 in Baden-Wuerttemberg 2018

The "Alliance Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg" awarded SCHUNK for its intelligent gripper for collaborative applications, the SCHUNK Co-act Gripper JL1, in the competition "100 Places for Industry 4.0 in Baden-Württemberg".
Logo – Entrepreneurial Heart 2016

Entrepreneurial Heart 2016

Henrik A. Schunk was presented with the "Entrepreneurial Heart" award by WirtschaftsWoche and Würth for his exemplary entrepreneurial commitment at the summit of global market leaders held in the town of Schwäbisch Hall.
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Founder award from the Baden Württemberg Sparkassen financial group 2013

Heinz-Dieter Schunk was awarded the Baden-Württemberg Business Founder Award from the Sparkassen financial group on June 3, 2013. His entrepreneurial spirit helped shape the quality, economic performance as well as capacity for innovation of the entire sector, according to Peter Schneider, President of the Sparkassenverband of Baden-Württemberg.
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Engelberger Robotics Award 2010

Heinz-Dieter Schunk received the "Engelberger Robotics Award for Leadership", the world's most prestigious honor in the field of robotics.
Award – German Machine Tool Industry Award 2008

German Machine Tool Industry Award 2008

During the 3rd German Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin, the independent jury of experts from economics and science recognized the Swabian businessman's life achievements.
Award – Dr. Rudolf Eberle Prize 1986

Dr. Rudolf Eberle Award 1986

The "Dr. Rudolf Eberle Award" state innovation prize is one of the first awarded for innovation in Germany. SCHUNK was awarded for its gripper and gripper change system.