Hypertherm has announced the release of two new HyIntensity Fibre Laser systems - the two-kilowatt HFL020 and one-kilowatt HFL010. These two new systems join a 1.5 kilowatt system unveiled in 2011 as the first fully-integrated fiber laser systems designed specifically for cutting applications, including marking and fine-feature cutting.

The powerful systems deliver a number of advantages to owners, including:

• Performance on a wide range of applications and consistent cut quality across a number of material types, including brass and copper, and thicknesses up to 16 mm (5/8") on mild steel
• Higher cut speeds, lower operating costs, and higher productivity than CO2 laser or plasma on material thicknesses below 6 mm (1/4")
• Superior cut quality and tolerances for fine-feature cutting on materials from gauge to plate, and
• Easy integration and installation onto existing cutting tables, even tables that already have a plasma torch.

All of the HyIntensity systems were developed and manufactured by Hypertherm in the United States; making Hypertherm the only company to offer both laser and plasma cutting expertise. The company designs and manufactures advanced cutting systems for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair. Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma and laser systems, consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls and CAM cutting software.