Eco efficiency
Manufacturing is typically considered an energy-intensive industry, but companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint with cutting-edge technologies
Laser/Plasma
Smart material flow
To reduce indirect fabrication processing time, intralogistics is a good place to start
To the point
When the right tools are deployed, fabricators make fast work of deburring sheet metal
Machine of the month – Messer Cutting Systems’ MetalMaster Xcel
Messer Cutting Systems’ MetalMaster Xcel Messer Cutting Systems has designed a combination plasma/fiber laser cutting machine with a multi-tool capacity and industry-leading traverse speed of 3,000 ipm. The machine is noted for its ability to make smoother, swifter transitions from one pierce point to the next, creating a more efficient and economical cutting scenario. The… Continued
How lasers work
The science nonfiction behind this most indispensable technology
Titans of the Industry – Hypertherm’s Dick Couch
Dick Couch revolutionized plasma cutting while also building one of the most well-respected companies in the industry
Titans of the industry – Trumpf’s Dr. Berthold Leibinger
Without the trailblazers of the past, the industry wouldn’t be where it is today
Two In One
Manufacturers reap big benefits when a laser and a plasma cutting system come together on one machine
