At this year’s Enforce Tac 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany (24-26 February), eurolaser GmbH will be presenting its state-of-the-art CO₂ laser systems, which have been specially designed for the precise cutting of modern protective textiles. Together with their partner and customer Tacticaltrim, they will be presenting customised solutions that meet the high demands of manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE). The focus will be on automatic processing including permanent markings on the L-1200 textile cutting system with conveyor.
Challenges in processing high-tech textiles
In recent years, the demands on personal protective equipment have increased significantly. Professions such as police, firefighting, military, and security services rely on advanced protective textiles that must withstand the toughest conditions. However, producing these complex materials poses significant challenges for manufacturers. As a global leader in laser systems, eurolaser offers a cutting-edge solution: precise and efficient laser cutting of protective textiles.
Perfect cuts for resistant materials
Materials like Aramid, Kevlar®, and Cordura® are difficult to cut mechanically, as they are specifically designed to resist cuts, punctures, or heat. However, eurolaser’s non-contact laser technology makes it easy to process these materials with exceptional precision. The thermal process seals the edges, eliminating the need for additional finishing steps such as hemming. This technology is particularly advantageous for products like protective vests, flame-resistant clothing, and ballistic shields.
Redefining sustainability and efficiency
Beyond quality, the process is also highly economical: the laser machines operate without tool wear, requiring minimal maintenance. An integrated nesting function optimizes the use of premium raw materials, while automated material feed directly from the roll maximizes efficiency. The bale material is fed in via an automatic unwinding device. The unwinding system’s automatic edge control also ensures that the material is always positioned precisely so that it can be cut metre by metre with consistent quality and accuracy. The material is transported directly from the roll via the conveyor belt to the laser system, where it is cut, perforated or engraved. The advantage of this unwinding unit is higher machine utilisation thanks to the automatic material feed, while at the same time reducing the operator’s workload. Recording the remaining length via barcodes ensures that there is always enough material available for order processing. Sensors control the unwinding unit so that the defined position on the work surface is always precisely maintained. The benefits are optimum material utilisation and less waste.
Experience innovations live at Enforce Tac 2025
From February 24 to 26, 2025, eurolaser will be an exhibitor at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg. At Hall 9, Booth 9-379, the company will demonstrate its groundbreaking technologies tailored for the security sector. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the diverse applications of the laser systems, from processing intricate details to handling large-scale cutting tasks for complex protective textiles.
For more information, visit https://www.eurolaser.com/applications/personal-protective-equipment.
