Prima Power, the master of technology integration in the sheet metal working industry, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards, organized by the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC), the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The award recognizes 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 optimization 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 4‑head 3D laser cutting system designed for high‑volume, fully automated production environments. With four synchronized 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 average changeover time by up to 75%. Its 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 recognized at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala on June 24, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona, where category winners and special awards will be announced.
For more information on the awards:
Manufacturing Leadership Awards - The Manufacturing Leadership Council
