The compact, mechatronic 24 V small parts gripper EGP with IO-Link from Schunk enables flexible pick & place processes. It complies with the IO-Link Class B standard, which is suitable for increased power requirements, and can be connected directly to an IO-Link master Class B. Its gripper fingers can be freely positioned for each cycle. As the gripping force can be individually adapted to the respective workpiece in four stages via software settings, handling scenarios with deformation-sensitive parts can also be implemented. Within the permissible finger length, both the gripping force and the gripping speed remain virtually constant over the entire stroke. The position of the gripper fingers can be detected over the entire stroke using the integrated measuring system, meaning that no external sensors are required for position sensing. Intermediate positions or varying workpiece sizes can also be queried at any time. An integrated diagnostic tool permanently monitors the voltage, current, temperature and status of the gripper and automatically transmits errors to the higher-level control system. The complete electronics are installed inside the gripper to save space.