Which Flatbed Cutting Table Is Right for Your Production?
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How do I choose the right digital cutting table?
Choosing a digital cutting table is a production decision, not just a machine choice.
Throughput, material range, uptime, and automation all directly impact efficiency, quality, and ROI.
Whether you are producing corrugated packaging, signage, or retail displays at industrial scale, the right digital cutting table must handle demanding materials, continuous operation, and evolving production requirements.
Compare digital cutting tables based on real production needs, so you can identify the solution that best fits your operation today and supports growth tomorrow.
High-Level Positioning
Kongsberg X Series
Flexible, modular, and upgradeable: designed for businesses that need versatility and growth over time.
Ideal for sample making, short-run production, signage, packaging, and flexo applications.
Kongsberg C Series
High-performance, high-speed, high-accuracy finishing platform built on a rigid composite structure.
Best for demanding, mixed-material production where speed and precision matter across wide formats.
Kongsberg Ultimate
The most advanced system, engineered specifically for high-volume corrugated & display production.
Delivers industry-leading acceleration, throughput, automation readiness, and operator-safety design.
Core Performance & Mechanics
| Feature | Kongsberg X | Kongsberg C | Kongsberg Ultimate |
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| Speed | Standard productivity | 100 m/min (66 IPS) | 167.5 m/min |
| Acceleration | Not specified | Up to 1.7 G | Up to 2.7 G |
| Table Construction | Steel tabletop (warp-free) | Aluminum composite + dynamic table mapping | Steel frame + redesigned carbon traverse (64/66) |
| Traverse / Beam Design | Classic Kongsberg traverse | Carbon composite traverse | Single-filament carbon beam + PrecisionDrive™ |
| Downforce | Not specified | Heavy payload capacity | Consistent 50 kg downforce |
| Drive System | Standard | Rack & pinion | PrecisionDrive™ linear motor + rack & pinion |
Tooling & Applications
| Area | Kongsberg X | Kongsberg C | Kongsberg Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooling Capacity | Flexible, supports wide range | High precision tooling | 3 tool positions (cutting, oscillating, creasing, perforating) |
| Best For | Samples, short run, signage, packaging, flexo | Signage, packaging, displays | High-volume corrugated boxes & displays |
| Material Range | Broad versatility | Wide range with high precision | Corrugated-optimized; C-series tooling compatible |
| Automation | Optional conveyor | Optional automation | Feeder & Stacker → Robotic Material Handler |
| Workflow Intelligence | Shared Resources auto-tooling | Precision registration | Intelligent sequencing, MultiZone, advanced camera |
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Target Customers & Use Cases
| Series | Ideal For | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Kongsberg X | Entry–mid level production, packaging samples, mixed shops | Modular, versatile, upgradeable, multi-material capable |
| Kongsberg C | High-precision signage, displays, wide-format production | High speed + accuracy with rigid carbon composite traverse |
| Kongsberg Ultimate | High-volume corrugated converters, display makers | Fastest performance, zero-changeover tools, automation ecosystem |
Strengths & Best Fit Summary
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