Sheet metal fabrication solutions in focus at FABTECH

Prima Power, a global leader in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, will exhibit its latest advancements at FABTECH 2025, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event (Stand A1338). The exhibition will take place from 8-11 September, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Visitors to the stand will experience first-hand the company’s machinery and systems, including an impressive line-up of machines — Platino Linear with compact server, eP Genius 1030, Shear Genius with loading device, picking and stacking robot, and the new BCe Smart+ 2720.

The Platino Linear 2-D laser offers a 22% smaller footprint for efficient space use and features a
maintenance-free linear drive to minimise downtime and costs. Its open, cantilever design provides full work area access, while a synthetic granite frame ensures vibration absorption and thermal stability, and an aluminum carriage delivers an optimal weight-to-rigidity ratio. With Smart Cut, Gas Mixer Cut, and ECO-TOUCH Cut technologies, it cuts cycle times by up to 30% and reduces gas use by up to 40%. The Adaptive Cut system auto-adjusts focus and beam diameter, and the Safe Impact Protection System prevents collision damage.

Prima Power will also showcase the eP Genius 1030, a high-performance electric press brake that
combines precision, speed, and energy efficiency. This machine utilises a servo-electric drive system that delivers high accuracy and repeatability, along with a user-friendly interface for easy programming and operation. Its energy-efficient design minimises power consumption, while the compact footprint optimises floor space utilisation. The flexible tooling system allows for quick setups and accommodates diverse applications, making it a versatile addition to any manufacturing facility.

Servo-electric technology
Prima Power’s Shear Genius is a highly efficient, all-in-one sheet metal fabrication system that integrates loading, punching, forming, threading, marking, shearing, and part sorting. Using servo-electric technology, it delivers sustainable manufacturing with reduced energy use, no oil waste, and minimal raw material consumption.

The machine features fast, precise production with smart nesting, rapid sheet loading, programmable shearing, and a large tooling capacity of up to 384 tools. Easy to use and maintain, Shear Genius supports automation, ensures scratch-free processing, and offers high productivity with low operating costs, making it ideal for diverse industrial applications.

Finally, Prima Power’s BCe Smart+ 2720 panel bender is built for customers needing both flexibility and productivity in small- to medium-batch production. Its spacious layout enables easy side-loading, while a new manipulator with direct-drive servomotors supports advanced options like DNP for narrow parts, BCP cutting, and AUT toolsets. Exceptional bending quality is achieved through an angle correction database and servo-electric technology. Efficiency is further enhanced by the LUT table for preparing parts during machining, straightforward manual loading, and integrated 3-D programming.

Join Fred Cooke, system sales manager, for three insightful speaking engagements focused on the future of forming and fabricating. On 9 September (Tuesday) at 11.30am, discover strategies for ‘Preparing for Advanced Sheet Metal Manufacturing,’ offering practical insights for next-generation production. Then, on 10 September (Wednesday), FMr Cooke will lead two sessions — ‘Design for Manufacture – Panel Benders’ at 11.30am, and ‘Design for Manufacture – Punch Shear Combination Machines’ at 3pm.