Robotrex CompactA ‘UK first” will be unveiled at
MACH 2026, which takes place 20-24 April at the NEC Birmingham (Hall 18, Stand 448), when
Lang Technik UK delivers its latest space-saving automation solution. Visitors to the company’s stand during the five-day show will get a live demonstration of the RoboTrex Compact, which packages all the advantages of its ‘big brother’ but is specifically designed for small component applications.
The solution has been developed to deliver unmanned production of workpieces with a size ratio of 65 x 50 x 95mm and a maximum weight of up to 7kg. Impressively, the technology is packaged into a 2m
2 footprint, making it an ideal partner to a busy production floor. Bosses are promising that it can work with almost any machine tool, and its simple operation will mean minimum training requirements and the equipping of automation within just a few seconds — delivering up to eight hours more production time each day.
Danny Brook, sales director at Lang Technik UK, said: “Our philosophy is based on providing products that reduce set-up times, increase productivity and boost manufacturing capacity. This is exactly what the RoboTrex Compact delivers in a uniquely small footprint. We are delighted that we have been able to secure one of the systems to be a focal point for our stand at
MACH and that the UK market will get their first glimpse of the technology.
“Visitors will be able to speak to one of our experts and see our latest automation set-up and run complex parts. We believe this solution will be extremely popular in the UK, especially for manufacturers looking to boost productivity through automation.”
The RoboTrex Compact houses an already installed Fanuc M-10iD-16s industrial robot, which efficiently transfers the five-axis vices between the rack and the machine tool. Thanks to various loading options via the machine door or a side window, the system can be easily connected to almost any machine tool.
Impressively, up to 100 Makro-Grip vices can be stored in the specialist vice handling system, while the option of changing grippers manually gives the user the opportunity to automate larger vices from the Makro-Grip 77 series.
Mr Brook concluded: “All of our automation systems are set-up to be plug-and-play solutions, and the RoboTrex Compact is no different. This ensures fast installation, commissioning and minimal training, with the user-friendly operation meaning no specialist robot knowledge is required to operate it. Essentially, what this does is ensures all staff can quickly get to work on the system, supporting improvements in production and increasing productivity.”
Lang Technik UK, which was formed in 2019, will also be showcasing its full range of zero-point clamping, workholding and pre-stamping technology at
MACH 2026, with experts on hand to support existing and new customers to address emerging pain points.