Kongsberg X20 Boosts Productivity, Efficiency And Diversity At UK Branding Specialist
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After introducing its new Kongsberg digital cutting table, branding specialist Diametric saw a boost in productivity with extensive efficiency gains and was able to pass on cost savings to customers.
The precision badge, label, and nameplate producer recently acquired the Kongsberg X20 as part of a strategic upgrade at the company’s manufacturing plant on the Isle of Wight. Graham Steele, Managing Director of Diametric, said that the digital cutting solution was already delivering a significant return on investment.
“It’s totally exceeded expectations, and really opened our eyes to the possibilities,” stated Graham. “We knew there was a need for new technology because the cut shop has always been a bit of a bottleneck for production, so understanding the capacity of what we can actually put through has been a revelation.
Graham said the Kongsberg X20, the most versatile cutting table on the market, had an immediate impact on productivity and efficiency. “The instant advantage we saw was the minimal setup time required, particularly for repeat orders, where you can recall the programming,” he explained. “Then there’s the accelerated running time. Because you can index cut on the X20, where the only limitation is the sheet size, we can also look at a larger yield on the sheet without worrying about registration issues. Previously we’d have had to do a lower yield cut because we had to be conscious of the fact the cut needed to be accurate across the whole sheet. But with Kongsberg automation, we can maximize our materials.”
About Kongsberg
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) delivers the most robust and reliable digital cutting solutions to wide format, packaging, and industrial markets worldwide.
By fusing technology and creativity, Kongsberg PCS enables customers to produce faster, safer, and more efficiently without limiting imagination.
Our vision is to inspire creativity and to drive innovation.
Everything we do, from the products we create to the services we offer, is driven by our customers’ success and future growth potential.
