DESTACO :: Design & Manufacture of High-Performance Automation, Workholding & Remote Handling Solutions

DESTACO (a Stabilus expert brand) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. With roots dating back to 1915, the company has over 110 years of experience and is recognized for pioneering innovations such as the first manual toggle clamp in 1936. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, DESTACO serves industries including automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. It focuses on engineering precise movement, placement, and control solutions that enhance productivity and uptime for manufacturers worldwide.

DESTACO does not build complete industrial robots but specializes in critical end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and robotic automation components that enable flexible, high-performance robotic systems. Its products are essential for gripping, clamping, transferring, and tool-changing applications in automated manufacturing cells, collaborative robot (cobot) setups, and high-speed production lines.

Key robot-based and automation products include:

• Robotic Grippers and End Effectors: Including the Robohand series of parallel, angular, and specialty grippers for precise part handling. Newer electric options like the eRDH Series Electric Parallel Gripper feature intuitive interfaces and sensor integration for modern automated handling.
• Automatic and Manual Tool Changers: Designed for quick switching between end effectors on robots and cobots. The TC1 manual tool changer is ultra-low profile (39mm) and ideal for collaborative robots, allowing tool swaps in seconds without additional tools. Automatic versions support multi-tool flexibility on single robots.
• Cobot Tooling Solutions: A comprehensive portfolio for small-payload robots (up to 10kg), including grippers, palletizing tools, machine tending solutions, tool extensions, and quick changers. These kits are engineered for simplicity, off-the-shelf availability, and easy installation.
• Power Clamps and Workholding: Manual and pneumatic/electric clamps (including smart electric models) for secure part fixturing in robotic welding, assembly, and material handling.
• Indexers and Transfer Systems: Camco and Ferguson rotary/indexing solutions for precise positioning in automated assembly lines.
• Additional Tooling: Linear/rotary transferring devices, remote handling manipulators, and containment solutions.

DESTACO’s offerings emphasize durability, precision, and rapid integration, helping manufacturers reduce cycle times, improve safety, and increase flexibility in robotic deployments. As part of Stabilus SE, the company benefits from broader motion control expertise and a global support network.