When you think of Schunk, you might think solely of workholding solutions. Or, you might even think of automation. However, many IMTS attendees don’t realize that Schunk offers both. This year’s “Synergy” theme in Booth W-2000 is designed to show visitors who might only know one side of product offerings the complete scope of what Schunk has to offer and how perfectly these different products can work together in harmony. The synergy theme carries throughout the booth with different pedestals that show the different product groups working together, as well as videos.

To further illustrate this theme, Schunk created what it calls the Synergy Machine. This display is essentially an assembly line that includes a lathe and machining center. It also demonstrates machine loading and ends with modular assembly. The idea behind the Synergy Machine display is to show all of the company’s products, including toolholding and workholding as well as automation products.

The booth features five interactive hands-on displays featuring all of Schunk’s products for its employees to demonstrate, and visitors can try them out for themselves. One of these products includes the Pronto jaw, which is making its North American debut at the show. This quick-change jaw enables 5-second change-overs.

Schunk is giving away soccer balls in its booth as part of a secondary theme revolving around soccer goalie Jens Lehmann, who played for Germany during the 2006 World Cup. As a goalie with an amazing grip, Lehmann was a clear choice when it came time to choose a brand ambassador for the German company’s gripping products.

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