Prima Power selected as finalist for the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Prima Power, a leading specialist in technology integration for the sheet metalworking industry, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards. Organised by the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC), the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the award recognises world‑class manufacturers for excellence in digital transformation and Manufacturing 4.0 innovation.

Prima Power was shortlisted in the ‘Engineering and Production Processes’ category with the project ‘3D Laser Becomes Giga: +280% Productivity Per Square Foot’, highlighting a substantial advancement in production efficiency, space optimisation and integrated manufacturing performance.

The 2026 finalists, according to the Manufacturing Leadership Council, exemplify the ingenuity, leadership and strategic vision shaping the future of manufacturing, demonstrating how digital initiatives are driving resilience, competitiveness and long‑term growth across the industry.

At the heart of the project is Giga Laser Next, Prima Power’s breakthrough four‑head 3D laser cutting system for high‑volume, fully automated production environments. With four synchronised laser heads operating simultaneously on the same part, Giga Laser Next delivers over 280% higher productivity per square foot, while reducing the number of cutting stations and the average changeover time by up to 75%.

The machine’s compact 33 × 33 ft (10 × 10 m) footprint, full automation and seamless integration into smart production lines establish a new benchmark in space‑time efficiency for advanced 3D laser cutting. The system has already received industry recognition, winning the Best Award 2025 at Blechexpo in the ‘Sheet Metal, Tube and Profile Processing’ category.

All finalists will be recognised at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala on 24 June 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona, where category winners and special awards will be announced.