Finishing table manufacturer Summa has launched its first laser cutter, the 1.8m wide flatbed L1810, set to be distributed through Pozitive.

The company says it is bringing laser cutting technology to benefit the sportswear, apparel, swimwear, dye sublimation garments and technical textile markets.

The new L1810, with its 1.8 m wide flatbed, is the first laser cutter introduced by Summa since the acquisition of CadCam Technology (CCT), and is part of the company’s L Series.

Australian Printer caught up with Wim Maes, executive director, Summa, while he was in the country, speaking to customers who had previously installed Summa tables, at the Pozitive offices in Western Sydney. Pozitive won the exclusive distributorship of Summa products last year.

Speaking with Maes and Pozitive managing director Phil Trumble, both see the finishing aspect of the textile market as the key point in bringing more manufacturing in Australia.

They say that while China offers cheaper prices, wages and environmental regulations are pushing up the costs of manufacturing, meaning local products are becoming more competitive. Factoring in the quick-turnaround made possible without international shipping, Australian printers can compete on a speed basis, with less of a price difference.

A laser finishing table automates most of the manual cutting work that eats into production time.

Maes explains: “With our eyes focused on the textile market, this launch is an important step for Summa. A number of reasons convinced us that laser cutting is the best way to cut sportswear & apparel and we are ready to show the advantages, such as increased productivity, ease of use, cut accuracy and automated features, to the market. The development of this first Summa branded L1810 laser cutter is a powerful product to start with.”

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