Farewell to the Amada laser!

Well, it’s finally gone! After years of service, the old Amada laser machine and its tower have officially left the building.

Out with the old…
The Amada served us well, but as with all technology, the time came to move on. Being older-generation equipment, we virtually gave the machine away, knowing it had limited resale value – but plenty of potential for the right user.

If we’d had the space, we might have kept it for occasional jobs, but the reality is, room is at a premium. The good news is that the machine has gone to a good home, and even better – we didn’t incur any removal costs. The company that took it off our hands kindly covered all logistics and even paid the fees charged by Amada during the process.

The whole process was sparked by a LinkedIn post from Richard Bridgman:
“FREE LASER” – and just like that, interest came flooding in. Companies from all over the country responded, including some local colleges. One of the early hopefuls was West Suffolk College, which would have been an ideal fit with Warren’s values around skills and education, but unfortunately, like others, they soon realised the machine was just too large for their space.

Initially, we had some interested buyers, but they didn’t follow through – so we’re glad the machine ultimately found a suitable home with no strings attached.

What’s next?
We kept the Amada on site during the installation of our new Bysotronic machine and loading system to avoid any teething issues. With that now bedded in, it’s time for a refresh.

Kieran and the Laser & Brake Press team are now looking at how to reconfigure the area. Kieran has some big plans – not just for the freed-up space, but for a wider shake-up of kit and workflow in that part of the factory.

Watch this space – exciting things are on the horizon!