WHEN A LASER is at the heart of your business, whether in a small manufacturing facility or a highly automated production line, safety determines availability and economic success. With the Speedy 400, Trotec is introducing the first flatbed laser with an integrated fire protection system that detects and extinguishes fires directly in the processing area. Developed by Trotec Laser with the expertise of Siemens’ object fire protection experts, it is currently believed to be unmatched on the market.
Until now, companies had to rely on organisational measures and hope that human error or carelessness on the part of operating personnel would not occur. Whether for single pieces or series production, predictability is the greatest economic lever. Reactions within seconds, close to the machine, reduce the risk of consequential damage and downtime, protecting revenue, delivery commitments, and reputation alike. The new concept from Trotec Laser enables the shift from reactive to proactive protection: detection and extinguishing directly at the source, autonomous, integrated into the machine logic, and without residue — a significant step toward greater safety.
Technological advantage through cooperation
Trotec Laser designed and developed the solution specifically for the requirements of CO2 flatbed lasers. Siemens contributed its expertise in property fire protection and detection/extinguishing principles. The result: a certified, fully embedded system that no other manufacturer currently offers in this form, according to the company.
“Our goal was to give our customers even more security and take flame protection to a new level that safeguards everyday operations in small workshops as well as 24/7 laser production in industry. With the support of Siemens, we were able to achieve a level of safety that fully complies with industry standards,” says Trotec Laser.
The laser manufacturer provides a free white paper with more details on this topic. For example, why traditional protection concepts have their limits, for which applications proactive object protection is crucial, and how different types of operations — from workshops to large-scale manufacturing — benefit measurably.
See page 14 of our April/May 2026 issue on our Back Issues page.
