New size range in the 4D EAGLE S portfolio
KOCKS and LAP are expanding their joint 4D EAGLE S product portfolio with a new system size designed for larger bar and tube dimensions. Building on the successful market launch of the 4D EAGLE S measurement systems following Wire & Tube 2024, the two companies are strengthening their technological partnership and are announcing the latest addition to the product family in line with Wire & Tube 2026 in Düsseldorf.
Quality-assurance duo becomes a trio
The strategic alliance between KOCKS and LAP initially centered on the 4D EAGLE S 120. These advanced systems for product dimensions between 10 and 146 mm are already in successful operation at customers worldwide, including Saarstahl and GMH in Germany, Switzerland-based Steeltec, and Vardhman Special Steels in India. In these plants, the systems provide precise data that supports end-to-end quality assurance in production. Additional installations in the United States and Turkey are currently being prepared.
Building on this success, KOCKS and LAP introduced the 4D EAGLE S 50 in 2025 for applications in the 4 to 40 mm range, particularly in wire production. This system size will soon be commissioned at Badische Stahlwerke. Over the course of 2026, the duo will become a trio: The new 4D EAGLE S 200 will extend the portfolio at the upper end, making the benefits of integrated profile measurement and surface inspection available for larger dimensions in bar and tube applications.
SMART CORE X software platform comprehensively enhanced
At the heart of all 4D EAGLE S systems is hybrid technology that delivers both precise profile data and reliable classification of surface defects. In line with the portfolio expansion, KOCKS and LAP have significantly enhanced the associated SMART CORE X software platform. The browser-based solution forms the interface between rolling mill personnel and the measurement system. Its fully customizable user interface provides on-demand access to all relevant measurement data. The characteristics and profiles of all rolled products are systematically cataloged and remain fully traceable. Thanks to open standards, the data can be utilized throughout the rolling mill – from process optimization through to external traceability.
Live insights at the trade fair booth
At Wire & Tube 2026, KOCKS and LAP will showcase their solutions around the 4D EAGLE S systems and SMART CORE X. Visitors will gain in-depth insights into the expanded capabilities of profile measurement and surface inspection across a wide dimensional range – from wire to bar and up to tube products.