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Discover the Kongsberg X Series

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.

Discover the Kongsberg C Series

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.

Discover the Kongsberg Ultimate Series

Kongsberg Ultimate

The newest and 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
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

Safety, ergonomics & operations

Area Kongsberg X Kongsberg C Kongsberg Ultimate
Ease of Use Shared Resources simplifies operation Stable, predictable workflow iPC 3.0 touchscreen + ergonomic workstation
Safety Standard Standard SmartZone™ 2-stage proximity safety
Accessibility Standard Standard Full open access (no safety cage)
Maintenance Standard Standard Minimal maintenance (gearbox-free)
Longevity Durable steel frame Precision composite + proven engineering Continuous production durability; 24/7 uptime

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

3. Strengths & Best Fit Summary

Kongsberg X

  • Strengths:
    • Highly versatile and modular platform
    • Easy to upgrade as business needs grow
    • Handles a broad range of materials and applications
    • Shared Resources automation reduces operator skill dependency
  • Best Fit For:
    • Packaging sample making
    • Short-run production environments
    • Signage and packaging shops
    • Businesses needing flexibility and future scalability

Kongsberg C

  • Strengths:
    • High-speed, high-precision performance
    • Extremely rigid carbon composite traverse for stability
    • Delivers consistent quality on wide-format materials
    • Ideal for demanding, high-tolerance production
  • Best Fit For:
    • Signage and display production
    • Wide-format packaging applications
    • Operations needing tight tolerances and fast turnaround
    • High-production environments with mixed materials

Kongsberg Ultimate

  • Strengths:
    • Fastest cutting speeds and acceleration in the industry
    • Optimized specifically for corrugated production
    • Minimal maintenance with a gearbox-free drive system
    • Advanced automation-ready platform (Feeder, Stacker, Robotics)
    • SmartZone proximity safety allows open access without slowing workflows
    • Consistent 50 kg downforce and next-gen carbon traverse design
  • Best Fit For:
    • High-volume corrugated converters
    • Multi-batch, continuous 24/7 production environments
    • Display and packaging plants needing maximum throughput
    • Operations planning for advanced automation and scaling