DMG Mori Launched Automatically Actuated Vice
The new easyFIX system enables automated jaw adjustment without manual operator intervention.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Robotics
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DMG Mori has launched the easyFIX, an automatically actuated vice designed to integrate directly into machining centers for autonomous manufacturing workflows. The vice uses a spindle-mounted tool to adjust jaw positions without human assistance.
Why it matters
By removing the need for manual setup during part changeovers, this system accelerates cycle times and increases flexibility in automated production environments. It addresses the manufacturing demand for reduced downtime in high-mix automated cells.
The easyFIX 100 delivers 30kN of clamping force, while the easyFIX 210 provides 45kN via pneumatic pressure or 50kN using 80 bar of hydraulic pressure. The system accommodates workpiece dimensions up to 110 x 150 x 190mm on the 100 model and 230 x 200 x 150mm on the 210 unit.
The players
DMG Mori
A global manufacturer of high-precision machine tools, including CNC milling and turning centers used for industrial automation.
The details
The system utilizes a tool exchanged from the machine's internal magazine to pull the moveable jaw to a programmed position. A spindle probe then determines the vice location and verifies that the new jaw placement matches the requirement for the specific workpiece. This integration allows the vice to function seamlessly with existing automation platforms including Robo2Go, WH Cell, and Matris WPH systems.
Timeline
The easyFIX vice release was announced on September 28, 2026.
The Tech Race
This release marks an extension of the Robo2Go automation ecosystem, moving beyond part handling into the domain of dynamic workholding. It places DMG Mori in direct competition with modular robotic fixture systems that aim to reduce the time machines spend idle between different job setups.
Manufacturing operators using Robo2Go, WH Cell, or Matris WPH systems will be able to incorporate the easyFIX vice to minimize manual interventions during production runs. The device enables automated jaw adjustment for different workpiece sizes, streamlining workflows for shops managing high-mix production.
The takeaway
The easyFIX system represents a transition toward fully autonomous machining cells where even workholding configurations no longer require operator oversight. Watch for adoption rates in high-precision workshops using the Robo2Go ecosystem to see if these clamping force benchmarks become the new standard for automated setups.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Machinery Market.
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