Prima Power's Giga Laser Next -- Game-changing 3D laser cutting for the automotive industry
Four heads, one giant leap: a world-first configuration allows four laser heads in a cartesian machine to work simultaneously on a single part, delivering unprecedented space-time efficiency that's "ready for the line."
Prima Power has launched Giga Laser Next, a revolutionary leap in 3D laser cutting designed for the high-output demands of the automotive industry.
With four synchronized laser heads cutting the same part and a dual-station layout that enables parallel loading and unloading, Giga Laser Next multiplies productivity while shrinking occupied space, unlocking new benchmarks in space-time efficiency. Designed for giga-factories and high-output production of high-strength steel (HSS) automotive components, Giga Laser Next is a response to the most urgent demands in the industry.
Why Go Giga Now?
Since the 1990s, High-Strength Steel (HSS) has revolutionized vehicle manufacturing by offering unmatched strength-to-weight ratios, enabling safer, lighter, and more sustainable vehicles. But its very strength makes it unsuitable for conventional means, creating a natural synergy with 3D laser cutting.
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As automotive OEMs scale up to meet giga-factory throughput and EV demand, previous generation laser systems, while still effective in less intensive applications, struggle to keep up with the most demanding productivity requirements.
Giga Laser Next is a Prima Power proprietary solution engineered to address directly the industry s most pressing needs: maximizing both floor space utilization and machine uptime for optimal production efficiency, minimizing direct labor, managing market volatility and multiple vehicle models, and ensuring short lead times.
Giovanni Negri, CEO of Prima Power and Prima Industrie Group, commented: "Giga Laser Next embodies the essence of our strategy: Evolve by integration. We've integrated the productivity of four machines into a single compact unit, achieving what was previously thought impossible. This is not just a technological achievement, it's a result of listening to our customers and translating their giga-scale ambitions into a tangible solution."
What Makes Giga Laser Next a Game Changer
Giga Laser Next stands out for three powerful reasons that directly address the demands of high-volume automotive production (typically >200,000 parts/year) while maintaining the flexibility to handle multiple part codes:
- +280% higher productivity per m²
- -75% average cutting stations required and production changeover time
- One piece flow, fully unmanned automation, complete integration into the production line
These benefits are made possible by a series of groundbreaking technical innovations. At the heart of Giga Laser Next is a unique configuration of four synchronized laser heads working simultaneously on the same part, enabled by an advanced anti-collision system and a robust cartesian structure with high-performance retractable arms.
The machine operates with a typical idle time of about 2 seconds, thanks to parallel loading/unloading while the process is performed on the other station. Its compact 10X10m footprint is achieved by integrating ancillaries like laser sources and chillers on a mezzanine level, maximizing floor space efficiency.
Designed for full automation, Giga Laser Next supports embedded solutions for loading, unloading, quality checks, and marking, with the flexibility to connect directly to stamping or assembly lines. It also features an easy fixture change system, digital twin validation, and a machine architecture optimized for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance, making it ideal for high-volume production of automotive stamped and cast parts.
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