PRIMA TO INTRODUCE SYNCRONO, A REVOLUTIONARY LASER CUTTING SYSTEM,
AT FABTECH INTERNATIONAL, ATLANTA, USA, OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2, 2006

BOOTH #  4040

New cutting technology to deliver most significant cycle time reduction in the industry.

CHICOPEE, MASS. U.S.A. (September 30, 2006) –  PRIMA North America will be exhibiting at FABTECH 06’ on October 31 – November 2, 2006 in Booth No. 4040 and will feature SYNCRONO, their revolutionary new 2-D Laser Cutting System. SYNCRONO’s original North American debut was in May 06’ at a Prima North America Open House. Now SYNCRONO will be demonstrated at a major North American industry event for the first time. 

SYNCRONO features a unique, patented laser head, designed with two additional small, linear-driven parallel kinematic axes on the moving gantry, effectively creating a “machine within a machine”. This allows the cutting head to cut at exceptionally high acceleration of up to 6 G.  The breakthrough innovation enables SYNCRONO to cut more than 1,000 holes per minute, making it almost twice as productive as the most advanced machines in the market. 

“SYNCRONO represents a major leap forward in laser cutting technology.  It is twice as productive and costs the same as the fastest machines on the market,” said Mr. Thomas Burdel, VP of Sales & Marketing for Prima Laser.  “This system will revolutionize laser cutting as we know it, and even replace turret punch press machines in flat sheet applications. It is a must-see for FABTECH attendees.“ 

The small size of the linear drives, combined with stiff, lightweight titanium components, produce minimal inertia, allowing mass to be moved with three times less power than typical machines.  In addition, a special vibration-free design and a constant beam path throughout the 60 x 120” work area provides accurate, reliable cutting, even in very small and intricate profiles.                                

According to Mr. Pieter Schwarzenbach, VP of Laser Technology, “SYNCRONO is optimized by the dual–machine function; one small and lightweight, with very high dynamics and minimal moving masses and one larger, with a wide working area (60 x 120”).  The dual function is coordinated by patented algorithms, for the most advantageous distribution of movements throughout the axes.  This also minimizes electrical consumptions.”

 SYNCRONO is equipped with a high quality and high power CP laser, manufactured by Prima North America.  CP lasers are well known for their efficiency, versatility and low running costs.  The system is also equipped with interchangeable optics, allowing the system to pass from the lowest to the highest material thickness.  Syncrono’s impressive performance is even further enhanced through the use of PRIMA’s automated material handling server systems, which permit “lights out” manufacturing for maximum productivity gains. 

PRIMA has been an innovator of state-of-the-art systems for laser cutting of 2D and 3D parts, used in a broad range of industries worldwide since 1977. Lasers, machines, software and material handling systems are all designed, developed, made and serviced by PRIMA with the latest technology, providing users a single-source solution for quality laser cutting. PRIMA is headquartered in a new state-of-the-art 100,000 square-foot facility, located in Chicopee, MA USA. The new facility, complete with design, manufacturing, application, training and demonstration capabilities, is designed to support the company's commitment to the North American Market.

For more information about FABTECH INTERNATIONAL, visit www.fmafabtech.com. For more information about PRIMA North America and SYNCRONO, contact Mr. Thomas Burdel at 413-598-5200 or email:  tburdel@primalasertools.com. PRIMA is located at 711 East Main Street, Chicopee MA USA 01020. Phone: 413-598-5200 Fax: 413-598-5201 Website: www.prima-na.com