Operator preparing a cut file in i-cut Production Console for finishing on a Kongsberg C cutting table

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i-cut Production Console

The only software you need to run your cutting table

i-cut Production Console (iPC) is the integrated software suite that powers every stage of Kongsberg digital finishing. From job preparation and production planning to automated cutting and workflow integration, iPC helps operators work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.

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Integrated production software

Built for everyday productivity

i-cut Production Console (iPC) is the central software platform for operating Kongsberg cutting tables. Designed with an intuitive user interface, it simplifies everything from file import and job setup to tool calibration, production execution, and workflow automation.

Operators can create layouts, configure customized production runs, manage tooling presets, connect ERP/MIS systems for production planning, and run jobs manually or fully automated. With built-in material libraries, advanced camera registration, barcode workflows, and automation support, iPC brings every critical production function into a single environment.

Benefits

Everything needed to run production

iPC helps operators reduce setup time, improve cut accuracy, streamline workflow management, and unlock advanced automation capabilities. Every tool is designed to help you get more value from your Kongsberg cutting table.

Faster job setup

Material libraries, tooling presets, automatic file interpretation, and customizable workflows dramatically reduce preparation time. Operators can quickly move from file to production with consistent, repeatable results.

Smarter production planning

Estimate production times, prioritize jobs, manage active queues, and track progress in real time. iPC provides the visibility needed to schedule work more efficiently and improve throughput.

Accurate print-to-cut alignment

Advanced camera registration, distortion compensation, edge recognition, and underside camera technology help ensure precise cutting, even on challenging or distorted printed materials.

Automated workflow execution

Barcode-driven production automatically loads jobs and tooling presets, reducing operator intervention and enabling continuous production across multiple job types.

Advanced milling support

Automate complex milling operations with lead-ins, lead-outs, washouts, multi-pass machining, and tool diameter compensation while simplifying bit changes during production.

Ready for automation

Support the Feeder & Stacker, Robotic Material Handling, roll-fed production, MultiZone workflows, conveyor-fed jobs, and oversized applications from one integrated platform.

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Features

Easier, faster and flawless production with iPC

Built for greater versatility and uptime, iPC helps operators work faster and more efficiently through advanced automation and an intuitive user experience. Discover the features that simplify workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize cutting performance.

File Explorer in Layout View	‍The new File Explorer in iPC streamlines layout creation with built-in file browsing, instant previews, drag-and-drop functionality, and a simplified materials setup process for faster, more intuitive job preparation.
PDF Metadata Support	iPC automatically extracts Kongsberg metadata from incoming PDF files, eliminating manual setup while ensuring consistent production, and with ai-cut 26.1 for Adobe Illustrator, operators can create, edit, and manage metadata directly within PDFs for a faster, more efficient workflow.
Move Curves with Mouse Tool	The new Move Curves with Mouse tool in iPC makes job preparation faster and more intuitive by allowing direct mouse-based curve positioning, while built-in safeguards prevent accidental changes and maintain design accuracy.
Material Size in Layers View	Adjust material size, offsets, and rotation directly within the Layers view, with clear visual feedback and greater control for faster, more flexible job preparation from layout creation through production.
Reverse Operation for KissCut & PressCut	Reverse Operation layers can now be processed with PressCut or KissCut tools across supported Kongsberg tables, enabling front-side kiss cutting and back-side liner cutting in a single production workflow for greater application flexibility.
Extended Automation Safety Support	iPC now supports Extended Automation Safety (EAS) on Ultimate and C Series tables with Feeder & Stacker automation, providing clear safety status visibility for faster troubleshooting and a safer, more reliable production environment.

Reverse Operation without Regmarks	Reverse Operation can now use Edge Recognition for unprinted jobs without registration marks, enabling precise front-to-back alignment and combined front-side inkjet marking and back-side cutting workflows, all without table rulers when a camera is installed.
Unconditional Extra Tool Lift	Extra tool lift can now be configured on a per-job basis, helping prevent scratches on warped or uneven materials by automatically increasing tool clearance during non-cutting movements.
Revised layout workflow	The updated layout workflow in iPC simplifies job preparation with an integrated File Explorer that lets operators browse, preview, and drag files directly into layouts, reducing setup time and creating a faster, more intuitive workflow for unprinted cutting applications.
PDF metadata workflow	iPC expands PDF metadata support by automatically transferring production-critical information from Adobe Illustrator through the ai-cut plugin to the cutting workflow, reducing manual setup and ensuring faster, more consistent job preparation.

Expand your capabilities

Additional tools for specialized workflows

Depending on your iPC license, additional modules can further streamline job preparation and packaging production. These optional features extend the value of your workflow while maintaining the same familiar iPC experience.

Prep Station

iPC Prep Station is a standalone version of iPC that allows operators to prepare jobs away from the cutting table. Files can be reviewed, cleaned up, estimated, and configured before being automatically submitted to production.

Prepare jobs without occupying production equipment
Create more accurate quotes with built-in production estimates
Speed up production using the same tooling and mapping presets as the cutting table

QuickBox

Create packaging and display designs in minutes with direct access to the ArtiosCAD standards library. QuickBox automatically prepares every design for production, no CAD skills required.

Design and produce boxes without CAD knowledge
Automatically apply materials, line mappings, and tooling presets for faster setup
Accelerate packaging production with proven parametric designs and extensive library options

FAQ

Common questions

Can software reduce setup mistakes?

Yes. Good preparation software helps keep cut lines, creases, registration, and production settings clearer before the job reaches the table. It will not make coffee, but it can prevent some very avoidable headaches.

What does i-cut Production Console do?

i-cut Production Console is the main software environment for running production on Kongsberg cutting tables. It helps operators prepare jobs, control production, and keep the workflow organized.

What is iPC Prep Station used for?

iPC Prep Station helps prepare files before they reach the cutting table. It is useful when you want cleaner handoff between design, prepress, and production.

What is iPC QuickBox?

iPC QuickBox is for creating simple box designs quickly. It is useful when you need a packaging structure without starting from a blank screen every time.

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