New integrated solution for punching and shearing systems

Spanish company Lantek, a global leader in software solutions for the sheet metal industry, has partnered with Euromac, a leading innovator in punching and shearing combined machines, to deliver an integrated solution that redefines metal sheet processing.

This collaboration combines Euromac’s advanced machinery with Lantek’s cutting-edge automation and synchronisation software. This provides customers with a highly efficient manufacturing experience, with optimised shearing technology which reduces sheet metal waste by 20%.

Francisco Pérez, Lantek’s OEM channel director, said: “The partnership between Lantek and Euromac offers our customers a groundbreaking solution that merges the best of both worlds — Euromac’s precision and speed with Lantek’s advanced automation and synchronisation. Together, we are shaping the future of digital manufacturing in the sheet metal industry.”

Euromac’s combined punching and shearing machine is one of the most advanced solutions currently available. Capable of executing long cuts in a single stroke, this technology reduces processing time and material consumption. Unlike traditional methods that require multiple impacts or high energy usage, this technology, built on Euromac’s XT model, delivers faster, more precise cuts. By eliminating the need for micro-joints, it maximises efficiency at every step of the manufacturing process, ensuring minimal material loss.

Seamless machine operation
Lantek’s software integration takes automation to the next level by enabling fully autonomous production. Its advanced palletisation system automatically organises and sorts cut pieces, eliminating the need for manual intervention. This streamlined process ensures seamless machine operation, while the system also classifies parts based on specific orders, reducing manual handling and improving overall production flow.

Uninterrupted operation, paired with automated unloading, ensures continuous machine functionality even during unattended shifts or overnight production. This significantly boosts overall production and frees up value resources allowing workshops and factories to focus on other operations.

The system’s flexibility further enhances its value offering options, such as the Gantry Stacker, which uses suction cups to handle and organise parts, or advanced robotic solutions for more complex palletisation tasks. This cutting-edge solution has already been successfully implemented in manufacturing facilities across Italy, Germany and Spain, where it has delivered outstanding results in terms of productivity and cost savings. The integration of punching, shearing and optional automatic bending capabilities makes this solution perfect for fully autonomous production lines, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.

Lantek and Euromac demonstrate that strategic collaboration between machine manufacturers and software developers is essential to transforming the metal industry. This partnership paves the way for more efficient, precise and sustainable manufacturing, redefining the standards for productivity and automation in sheet metal processing.