Esko launches i-cut Production Console

It combines the feature set of the XL-Guide tailored for packaging applications and i-cut Vision Pro for cutting and short-run productions. The i-cut Production Console is designed for all operations on all Kongsberg tables.

The i-cut Production Console incorporates an icon-based graphical interface with color coded alerts and updates, and allows production progress to be remotely followed.

The i-cut Production Console drives all functionality found on Kongsberg tables, such as camera control, machine set up, tool recognition, calibration and tool adjustments.

Tom Naess, Esko CAM product manager, said: ‘These tried and tested features are industry favorites, and are now incorporated into a much more intuitive operating system for users.

‘We want to help customers simplify their approach so they can maximize their capabilities. Ease of use is about making complex tasks easy. A good portion of accomplishing this is hidden in great software design created completely from scratch, consulting with user interface specialists to build an efficient system. The i-cut Production Console instinctively supports the machine operator and displays colors with a meaning, which draws focus to the right area at the right time. It will change the way operators finish a job, and allow them to get even more out of their machine as they will get up to speed faster while improving the output quality. It all leads to less downtime and more efficiency  with less training or service intervention.

‘As Kongsberg users work with a greater variety of production tools, they want to be prepared for any job and be more efficient, whether they are working on packaging or wide format displays.

‘The development of the i-cut Production Console is also based on extensive input and testing from our users who contributed to the system’s specifications. Their experience was very valuable to identify particular user features that bring ease of use to a next level. The i-cut Production Console will add even more to the already high popularity of our tables and help customers become more productive than they already are.’

The i-cut Production Console is available now, worldwide through all Esko sales and distribution channels for Kongsberg XN and V Series tables. Beginning in 2015, it will become available for most Kongsberg models, including upgrades for existing customers.