Yaskawa Europe has introduced a new series of hygienic handling robots designed for high standards of cleanliness in the food industry and life sciences. The first two models in this HD (Hygienic Design) series, the HD7 and HD8, offer payload capacities of 7 kg and 8 kg, respectively. Engineered and produced in Europe with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, these robots aim to meet strict hygiene requirements for applications in sectors such as food production, laboratory automation, and pharmaceuticals.