Hypertherm Associates to Feature Cobot Plasma Cutting Solution at FABTECH

Boosts Productivity and Product Throughput

HANOVER, N.H.—October 7, 2024—Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, will feature a cobot operating the Hypertherm Powermax105 SYNC professional-grade air plasma cutter at FABTECH 2024 in booth #S13059. The solution is ideal for metal fabricators looking to boost productivity and product throughput in a challenging hiring environment. Cobot Solutions are essential for manufacturers that are considering automating their welding operations, especially in high-mix production.


With more than a half-century invested in plasma technology and innovation, Hypertherm Associates partners with cobot integrators to provide customers the benefit of rapid, consistent and safe cutting and gouging. In addition, secondary operations are minimized, and integration does not require a large investment nor long learning curve.

The versatility of Hypertherm Powermax plasma systems along with software, facilitates robotic teaching tools and setup guides. At the same time, the system provides shops with a variety of torch and application options including extended length consumables for hard-to-reach operation. The revolutionary Hypertherm Powermax cartridges also simplify cobot integration and set up while offering up to five times the consumable life over competitors.

About Hypertherm Associates:
Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs, and software trusted for performance and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com.

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