Prima Power, a leading supplier of laser and sheet metalworking machinery and a full range of automation (Hall 12, Stands B174, B146 and B130), and
Siemens, a global technology company in industrial automation and digitalisation (Hall 27, Stand F41), have announced the result of an ‘intensified collaboration that is redefining standards in the automotive manufacturing industry’. This collaboration has led to the integration of Siemens’ Sinumerik One numerical control system into the latest model of Prima Power’s Laser Next 3-D laser cutting machine.
The Laser Next 1530/2130, the first Prima Power 3-D laser cutting machine on the market to be equipped with Siemens’ Sinumerik One, offers improved dynamic performance and productivity. This is achieved via the flexible and high-performance multicore architecture of the Sinumerik One combined with Prima Power’s proprietary algorithms, as well as the integrated Simatic S7-1500F PLC controller and Siemens’ ‘Totally Integrated Automation Portal ecosystem’.
The machine also incorporates Siemens’ ‘digital twin’ capabilities. Indeed, Sinumerik One’s ‘Create My Virtual Machine’ was a key element in Prima Power’s digital transformation by helping the company’s R&D department to simulate and test workflows in a completely virtual environment, and thereby engineer and optimise the machine even before the real-life new Laser Next prototype was made available, thereby significantly shortening the machine’s time to market.
Giovanni Negri, Prima Power and Prima Industrie Group CEO, said: “This successful collaboration between two industry leaders combines Siemens’ pioneering expertise in high-performance digitally native CNC systems with Prima Power’s extensive knowledge in laser technology for automotive manufacturing. This synergy is embodied in our latest 3-D laser machine, the fastest on the market, which offers a 20% higher dynamic performance and a 13% increase in productivity for typical automotive production.”
Massimiliano Galli, head of motion control at Siemens Digital Industries in Italy, added: “We are enthusiastic about this collaboration with Prima, as its well-known expertise in laser technology and innovative approach to machine design, particularly using digital twin, have been key drivers of this fruitful cooperation. The Siemens digital twin and digitalisation portfolio allowed Prima Power to further optimise the performance and speed of Laser Next machines, resulting in a significant increase in competitiveness.”
“Siemens advanced technology represents a future-proof platform for Laser Next machines, ensuring a high level of performance and flexibility. It enables us to meet the growing demands of end users for secure, powerful, and innovative machines. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration and driving further advancements.”
Prima Power’s product portfolio includes: 2-D and 3-D laser machines for cutting, welding and drilling; punching machines; combined punching/laser and punching/shearing systems; press brakes; panel benders; bending centres; and flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Prima Power is the Prima Industrie Machinery Division, a group with more than 1,800 employees worldwide, manufacturing facilities in Italy, Finland, the USA, and China, and a sales/service network in over 80 countries.