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HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12
Halter Universal Compact 12 compact loading robot for turning and milling machines.
The Universal Compact 12 is a compact loading robot for turning and milling machines for workpieces up to 135 mm in diameter and 135 × 135 mm. Halter states that setting up a new batch typically takes under 5 minutes. Control is Halter SmartControl with a 15-inch touchscreen, graphical programming in 12 steps and connection of up to 4 CNC machines. Values come from the Halter product page (manufacturer data, dimensions and weights as stated there). Halter lists an office in Nijkerk, the Netherlands. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularCNC machine loading robot
In the industrial robots category.
What is HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12?
HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 is an industrial robot from HALTER CNC Automation from Netherlands, listed for loading and unloading of cnc lathes and milling machines. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Universal Compact 12 developed for?
Loading and unloading of CNC lathes and milling machines
Business fit
When might Universal Compact 12 be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Universal Compact 12, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is Universal Compact 12 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionNetherlandsconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
HALTER CNC Automation
HALTER CNC Automation develops robotic loading systems for CNC machines, focusing on automated machining production.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Universal Compact 12
The Universal Compact 12 is a compact loading robot for turning and milling machines for workpieces up to 135 mm in diameter and 135 × 135 mm. Halter states that setting up a new batch typically takes under 5 minutes. Control is Halter SmartControl with a 15-inch touchscreen, graphical programming in 12 steps and connection of up to 4 CNC machines. Values come from the Halter product page (manufacturer data, dimensions and weights as stated there). Halter lists an office in Nijkerk, the Netherlands. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Universal Compact 12 with alternatives
| Feature | Universal Compact 12HALTER CNC Automation · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Loading and unloading of CNC lathes and milling machines | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Universal Compact 12
What is the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12?
HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 is an industrial robot from HALTER CNC Automation from Netherlands, listed for loading and unloading of cnc lathes and milling machines. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12?
HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 is listed under HALTER CNC Automation. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 used for?
The applications listed for the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12 include loading and unloading of cnc lathes and milling machines.
What are alternatives to the HALTER CNC Automation Universal Compact 12?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Universal Compact 12 fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer haltercncautomation.com
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