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Content about Prima North America Inc. - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Next-generation 2-D/3-D laser cutting system introduced
- Sep 16, 2008
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Prima North America Inc. has introduced the next generation of its Domino laser cutting series. The system is designed to provide high acceleration on the X and Y axes for 2-D and 3-D cutting. The system incorporates a new CNC that provides enhanced graphics for simplified programming. A...
- From The Fabricator
Prima open house to feature laser cutting, bending technologies
- May 15, 2008
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America Inc., a manufacturer of 2-D and 3-D laser cutting and automation equipment, has announced plans to hold an open house/seminar June 4 and 5 at its Technology Center in Chicopee, Mass. The event will feature the company's laser cutting products and a new Finn-Power press brake....
- From The Fabricator
Prima Industrie purchases Finn-Power
- Apr 15, 2008
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima Industrie S.p.A, Italy, has purchased Finn-Power Group, Finland, from EQT III, a European private equity group that acquired Finn-Power in May 2002 from the founder of the company. Prima is a supplier of high-power laser systems for cutting, welding, and drilling of 3-D and 2-D parts....
- From The Fabricator
Nothing standard about this fab shop
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 12, 2008
- Shop Management
- Article
Rob Marelli left a family-owned metal fabricating company four years ago with the intention of doing things his way. Joined by a loyal group of managers and employees, he's found success at Seconn Fabrication. In the short time the company has been open, it has earned revenues of $9 million. And the company has done this by doing things other metal fabricating competitors aren't.
- From The Fabricator
3-D laser cutting system features 4-G acceleration
- Aug 7, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
Prima North America Inc. has introduced Rapido Evoluzione, a 3-D laser cutting system that includes high-speed axes drives with 4-G acceleration and a direct-drive head that is designed to prevent backlash and requires no gears or complex kinematics. The system has a work volume of 160 in. by 60...
- From The Fabricator
Prima names North American president
- Jul 24, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America Inc., Champlin, Minn., the North American subsidiary of Prima Industrie S.p.A., Torino, Italy, has named Terry L. VanderWert as president. He replaces Paolo Cigna, who continues to serve on the company's board of directors. VanderWert is responsible for all Prima North America...
Prima to introduce resonator at June open house
- May 8, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America is holding an open house/laser seminar June 7, 2007, at its technology center in Chicopee, Mass. The company is introducing its new CV5000 laser resonator at the event. Planned activities, which span the entire day, include demonstrations of the company's laser cutting systems,...
- From The Fabricator
Breaking speed barriers in laser cutting
- By Thomas Burdel and Pieter Schwarzenbach
- Feb 14, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- Article
A real breakthrough in high-speed laser cutting occurred in 2005. Two additional parallel kinematic drive axes were placed near the point where the laser exits the head, creating a laser cutting machine with one dynamic and light cutting torch capable of independent movement along two axes but working in precise synchronicity with the machine's more sweeping movement of the laser head. This new approach opened up new frontiers and much higher limits in processing speed.
- From The Fabricator
A new dimension in lasers
- By Thomas Burdel, Pieter Schwarzenbach, and Dr. Per Stenius
- Jan 17, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- Article
High-speed laser cutting is a recent result of increased laser power and high acceleration motion technology, which have improved cutting speeds. Tilt beam 2D-3D systems allow laser cutting of small 3D parts, bevel cutting on 2D sheet metal and 3D parts, 3D trimming of small deep drawn parts, and processing of holes and cut-outs in hydroformed parts.
- From The Fabricator
Prima names regional sales managers
- Jan 9, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America Inc. has announced that Ted Oviatt and Robert Lauer have joined its sales organization as regional sales managers for the company's 2-D and 3-D laser cutting systems. Oviatt works with customers and distributors in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa,...
- From The Fabricator
Laser cutting system features three-lens cutting head
- Dec 12, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
The Platino 1530 2-D laser cutting system from Prima North America now features a new three-lens cutting head that helps expand the system's cutting capabilities. The cutting head gives users a choice of a 10-in. focal length in addition to the standard 5- and 7.5-in. lenses. The 10-in. lens...
- From The Fabricator
Prima North America expands facility
- Oct 23, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America Inc. recently completed a 20,000-sq.-ft.-expansion at its Manufacturing and Technology Center in Chicopee, Mass. This location also is the site of the company's headquarters. The facility is located in the new Chicopee River Technology Park. The expansion brings Prima North...
- From The Fabricator
Drawing on new experiences
- By Dan Davis
- Oct 10, 2006
- Bending and Forming
- Article
In the past metal forming in the appliance industry meant giant presses with expensive tooling. Lead-times were forever, and change didn't come easy. Whirlpool Corp. in Fort Smith, Ark., is taking a new approach to metal forming, and flexible technologies are the key.
- From The Fabricator
Laser system cuts at accelerations up to 6 G
- May 9, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
The Syncrono 2-D laser cutting system from Prima North America is now available. The laser cutting machine's laser head is designed with two additional small, linear-driven, parallel kinematic axes on the moving gantry. The design allows the cutting head to cut at accelerations up to 6 G. The small...
Prima to hold open house
- May 9, 2006
- Laser Cutting
- News Release
Prima North America is holding an open house May 23 - 24 at its Chicopee, Mass., Technology Center to debut its new Syncrono laser cutting machine. Visitors also will be able to view demonstrations of the company's 2-D/3-D laser systems (Platino, Domino, Rapido); its automatic load/unload system...
- Contact Information
Prima North America Inc.
Prima Laser Tools Div.
711 E. Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Phone: 413-598-5200
Fax: 413-598-5356
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