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Below : Eagle Lasers ’ 30kW iNspire fibre laser-cutting system with full automation . Inset image : The “ Power Your Future Metal Tour 2022 ”.
developing our products . We ’ re focused on the future and want to provide the best possible solution to companies looking for a reliable , state-of-the-art system that can not only cut better and faster but also reduce the cost of consumables such as electricity and gas .
We have just celebrated our 16th anniversary with the opening of a new showroom in Stuttgart , Germany , a strategic location in the centre of Europe .
We also came up with an unconventional and creative way to showcase our latest technology : the “ Power Your Future Metal Tour 2022 ”. This initiative is currently taking our topof-the-line iNspire 30kW 6G fibre laser machine to different European countries , rockstar-style , to perform live , displaying its full capabilities . We planned all tour dates with this fresh , new approach and are pleased with the results .
ISMR : What are your views on the current global business climate for laser-cutting professionals ?
CB : In the last couple of years , we ’ ve all witnessed substantial growth and demand for high-mix , low-volume jobs . Companies must improve their response to an ever-increasing need for quicker change-over speeds . Because the market is evolving , so must companies .
Other issues shaping today ’ s market are labour shortages and an increase in the cost of energy and gas . So , the biggest challenge we ’ re all facing is the need to remain competitive without compromising quality or efficiency and maintaining constant revenues .
Now more than ever , the trend for manufacturers is on productivity through process optimisation . Companies will have to focus on controlling and reducing waste , minimizing bottlenecks and repetitive tasks , errors or delays , and increasing their flexibility ( being ready to operate 24 / 7 ). All this comes without sacrificing quality , productivity or profit margins .
It has become critical for producers to complement high-power laser systems with automation technology . The adoption of automated systems is here to stay and will continue to grow . It ’ s no longer an option but a requirement for any industry that wants to remain competitive .
The market for fibre laser technology has grown exponentially in the last few years because its advantages are indisputable — reduced production time , less energy consumption and , most importantly , lower cost per part . The fact that it provides a completely new level of productivity and efficiency is beyond discussion .
ISMR : Please give a brief background to your company and explain your strategic and technical objectives .
CB : Eagle was founded in 2006 with a clear focus ; to create the concept for an ideal fibre laser-cutting system . In this process , we studied existing machines , then researched
and developed key technologies to enhance the strong points and reduce the weak ones .
One of our key differentiators is that , as a younger company , we didn ’ t need to adapt any existing systems to fibre laser technology . Instead , we grasped its benefits and created an entirely new concept right from the get-go .
This has worked well for us because Eagle has become a benchmark for high-powered systems in a relatively short time . The company was one of the first to launch reliable high-power machines changing the market ’ s perception about the need for more wattage and , in doing so , creating a new standard within the industry .
Eagle 30kW iNspire fibre laser-cutting system .