Cutting Systems
Engineer your business for precision and productivity
sustainable material alternatives to reduce their overall CO2 emissions. However, these media options can bring their own printing and cutting challenges.
F
or continuous high-volume packaging converters, maintaining consistent quality while achieving maximum uptime and operational efficiency is a tricky but essential balance to strike. One that becomes more challenging to navigate when combined with the packaging industry’s constantly changing landscape. From evolving customer demands and new regulations, to faster, more complex printing technologies and workflows, right through to integrating sustainable materials and practices into your operations. All of these have a significant effect on operations, labour time and costs.
As processes become more interconnected, it’s essential that investments in solutions throughout the production process are well considered to maximise throughput and prevent common issues, such as production bottlenecks. Cutting and creasing technologies are often overlooked as a key solution to production challenges – but they shouldn’t be! And the good news is that as digital print capabilities continue to advance, so do digital cutting technologies, both in terms of quality and speed.
So if one or more of the issues above affect your operations, it may be time to invest in a new digital cutter. If you are looking to make this all important investment, here are three key areas to focus on to optimise your operations and maximise your return on investment.
1 – MATERIAL HANDLING VERSATILITY IS KEY
With less than five years to go until the globally adopted United Nations’ 2030 sustainability development goals, many businesses are justifiably exploring more
As more packaging providers switch to these sustainable alternatives, cutting equipment that offers media handling versatility with precision and consistency is key. For example, Kongsberg PCS’s own award-winning Ultimate cutting table integrates dedicated tool positions for precise cutting, creasing and perforating. For continuous high-volume multi-batch production, the consistency of the Ultimate provides corrugated converters with a competitive advantage. This capability reduces tool-change time, minimises interruptions and reduces the risk of errors during long runs, while also allowing businesses to expand into new applications by supporting a wider substrate range.
2 – PRECISION = BETTER EFFICIENCY Operational efficiency is influenced by uptime and consistent precision. The ability to handle rapid changeovers and seamless integration with existing production workflows are vital factors for production success. Converters looking for a digital cutting solution should look beyond the initial investment to the total
cost of ownership, asking questions such as: What are the maximum available speeds? And how long do real customers report their tables operate before encountering issues in precision and uptime? Here again the design of the Ultimate holds several advantages. The table has been designed to enable cutting speeds of over 165 meters per minute and acceleration of up to 2.7 g. The extent to which these figures convert into actual throughput depends on factors such as tool selection, board quality and design complexity, however, we are committed to reducing cutting bottlenecks.
3 – AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS FOR REDUCED MANUAL INTERVENTION There is an industry-wide demand for increased automation and reduced manual intervention. By integrating automation functionalities, operators are able to channel their skillsets into higher value business tasks.
With the opportunity for system upgrades, the Ultimate eliminates the need to purchase a completely automated solution, which, in turn reduces operational risks, upscales operations, and ensures that our customers can future-proof their businesses.
For example, the table uses Kongsberg PCS’s iPC control software, which provides job queuing, machine status insights and operator assistance. As well as this, the SmartZone proximity sensing creates designated safety zones around the table to allow for faster operation without compromising on safety. These feature upgrades adhere to the need for manufacturers to invest in machines that can operate around the clock with minimal supervision.
For businesses planning future investment, whatever their reasons, the path forward is clear: scalable automation, minimised downtime and high-speed precision will define the next competitive era in packaging production. And we are confident that developments in innovative cutting solutions will support converters in their journey towards a prosperous future.
16
November 2025
www.convertermag.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46
