Schmalz at the A+A 2025: Ergonomics meets efficiency

Schmalz exoskeletons relieve the body during strenuous manual activities. They enable people to tire less quickly and work without discomfort. Among other things, the vacuum expert offers the forward bend exoskeleton MATE UBA. It supports the lower back when lifting and depositing goods - especially during repetitive tasks, for example when employees remove goods from deep shelves or carry out stone and paving work. There is also the upper body exoskeleton MATE UTA, which relieves the strain on applications involving overhead work, such as painting on ceilings, mounting plasterboard on ceilings or loading and unloading freight containers stacked high. The systems do not require an external power source, they are lightweight and suitable for outdoor use. The textile elements are washable, which preserves the longevity of the system. This also enables hygienic multiple use and increases comfort.

In Düsseldorf, Schmalz will also be showing the vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex in a new design: the tried-and-tested vacuum tube lifter now has some new features that make working even more comfortable. Its handle fits better in the hand - regardless of its size. It is intuitive to use and significantly shortens the training period for new skilled workers. Another new feature is the two operating buttons, which replace the single-button control and regulate the up and down movement in opposite directions. Their use is instinctive, allowing new employees to work productively even faster and control the tube lifter more precisely. With the vacuum tube lifter JumboFlex, loads can be brought to a standstill in a floating position at any height if required, enabling further process steps to be carried out on the workpiece being handled. For example, users can easily attach labels or check the workpieces. The JumboFlex thus counteracts employee fatigue even more than before.