With the introduction of the new X-Series, ACCURL Europe presents a completely redesigned laser cutting platform designed to strengthen companies throughout their value chain. The platform comprises four series – SMART Cube X, SmartLINE X, MasterLINE X and SMART Giant X – and covers an exceptionally wide range of industrial requirements. The machines are aimed at companies that require precise 2D or 3D cutting of sheet metal in almost any format.

„With the new X-Series, we are presenting a highly innovative laser cutting platform that we have developed especially for the European market. The aim is to significantly strengthen our customers' production technologically – and thus also their competitiveness“, explains Johannes Ried, Managing Director of ACCURL Europe GmbH. The X-Series is the result of intensive development work and for the first time combines modular machine architecture, high laser power, maximum dynamics and end-to-end digital intelligence in a platform-based approach.

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One platform – four machine concepts for every production environment

The SMART Cube X is the most compact version of the new platform and is designed for manufacturing companies where precision is required but space is at a premium. Despite its small dimensions, it offers a remarkably high level of efficiency and accuracy that is rarely found in this machine class. The system is ideal for companies that pursue high quality standards but at the same time need to remain flexible, for example in urban industrial parks or in established production structures with limited floor space. The series offers a working area of up to 1,500 x 3,000 mm and can be equipped with a laser source of up to 12 kW for 2D cutting.

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The SmartLINE X bridges the gap between cost-effectiveness, high performance and growth. The 2D laser cutting system is equipped with an automated shuttle table and is targeted at companies that want to reliably increase their production at manageable investment costs and take it to a new level. The SmartLINE X is the ideal entry-level machine for all companies looking for a system that can produce quickly and highly efficiently – making it an ideal choice for small and medium-sized companies that want to take the next step towards automation and process optimization. The series offers a working area of up to 6,000 x 2,500 mm and can be equipped with laser sources of up to 20 kW.

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At the top of the new platform is the MasterLINE X, which, as the high-end machine in the series, has been consistently designed for maximum dynamics, precision and performance. With its extremely high acceleration values, outstanding processing speeds and the ability to map both 2D and 3D cutting processes, it is ideally suited for industries where speed and accuracy are the most important competitive advantages. The MasterLINE X brings these properties to perfection and is therefore particularly suitable for companies with a massive volume of parts, demanding contours or particularly high material thicknesses. In addition, material handling to and from the series can be perfectly automated due to the special shuttle table design. The MasterLINE X is also available in the high-power range up to 60 kW with a working area of up to 8,000 x 2,500 mm.

The SMART Giant X was developed for large industrial formats and XXL material cuts. It covers the field of XXL sheet metal processing and enables users to process extremely large sheet metal sizes efficiently and precisely. The SMART Giant X is therefore the optimal solution for industries such as heavy steel construction, shipbuilding or plant engineering, in which exceptionally large workpieces are part of everyday life. It combines huge working areas with high performance and the ability to use both 2D and 3D laser cutting technology. The system is available as standard with a working area of up to 3,000 x 15,000 mm. However, the length can even be extended to 42,000 mm if necessary. Laser sources of up to 60 kW are also available here for cutting extremely large material thicknesses.

Digitalization at the highest level: IndustryFusion Ready and XANA AI

The X-Series was not only developed as a machine family, but is optionally available as a completely digital manufacturing platform. The X-Series is IndustryFusion Ready and can therefore be easily integrated into networked Smart Factory environments. The machines provide real-time information on energy consumption, capacity utilization, process stability, machine statuses and relevant performance parameters. This enables manufacturing companies to achieve unprecedented transparency, which has a direct impact on profitability, planning reliability and process quality.

With the integrated XANA AI Engine, ACCURL Europe is taking another step towards innovation. Artificial intelligence supports operators in machine operation, provides contextual recommendations, facilitates fault analysis and enables predictive maintenance strategies. This intelligent combination of mechanical engineering, digitalization and AI creates a system that goes far beyond conventional laser cutting systems and opens up new potential for efficiency and process reliability for users.

Innovation that transforms manufacturing

„Whether 2D, 3D, compact or XXL: The X-Series combines the highest precision, enormous speed and true digital intelligence in a modular system. Anyone who wants to increase their production output, reduce costs and sustainably expand their position in the market should definitely take a look at this new generation of industrial laser technology“ emphasizes Johannes Ried. According to Ried, this new machine family is not only intended to enable manufacturers to make technological improvements, but also to strengthen them strategically – by accelerating processes, reducing costs and simplifying the transition to the digital factory in the long term.

More information about the new X-Series: xseries.accurl-europe.com‍

From trade fair highlight to production success: Two years ago, the TubeLINE tube laser celebrated its premiere at the Tube – today it is successfully used in numerous production facilities throughout Europe and sets new standards in automated tube processing. At Tube 2026, ACCURL Europe will show how the range of this series has evolved.

Every two years, Düsseldorf in Germany becomes the centre of the tube manufacturing and processing industry. From 13 to 17 April 2026, the Tube trade fair will once again focus the full attention of more than 30,000 trade visitors and around 1,000 exhibitors on the topic of pipes, profiles and beams and their processing. ACCURL Europe’s TubeLINE tube laser, which celebrated its premiere at the Tube trade fair in 2024 and has since proven itself in numerous productions, will also be the focus of the 2026 trade fair presentation! (Hall 6, Stand A18).

Live in action: Automated tube laser TubeLINE

The tube laser from ACCURL Europe is the ideal system for processing round pipes, profiles or beams quickly and precisely. Thanks to high-quality components, automatic loading and unloading and positioning, the processing of the various semi-finished products is reliable and also extremely efficient. The series is available as a 2D and 3D solution and can be designed for diameters from 12 to 580 mm and lengths up to 12.2 meters. Laser sources with an output of up to 15 kW are available. "Whether in plant or mechanical engineering, in energy or air conditioning technology as well as in the automotive and agricultural sectors – the cutting of tubes plays an important role on the way to the final product," says Johannes Ried, managing director of ACCURL Europe GmbH. "At ACCURL Europe we have several solutions to solve the cutting task of pipe – depending on the material, diameter, wall and automation requirements. Tube lasers of the TubeLINE series are excellent machines for all users who need to process tasks efficiently and precisely. We are looking forward to showing this series live on Tube 2026!"

Also at the trade fair: Extremely compact flatbed laser

In addition, ACCURL Europe will be presenting the extremely compact SMART Cube flatbed fiber laser– the ideal add-on machine for anyone who, for example, wants to have their own, reliable high-end cutting technology in production for reasons of flexibility – with manageable space requirements and highly attractive investment and operating costs.

About the Tube:

Tube is the world's largest trade fair for the tube industry and tube processing technologies. This takes place every two years in the second quarter in Düsseldorf – as a trade fair duo together with Wire, the trade fair for wires and cables. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to visit the 40,000 square meter exhibition area and to take a closer look at the latest developments. The range of exhibitions is wide: machines for tube production and processing, innovative pipe materials and highlights of OCTG technology (tubes for oil and gas production); raw materials and accessories will be presented as well as tools for process engineering and additional auxiliary equipment. ACCURL Europe will be presenting itself in Hall 6, Booth A18.

More about the fair at https://www.tube.de‍

The Lower Bavarian company Kölbl Metallbau GmbH from Tiefenbach in the district of Passau can Kölbl Metallbau GmbH, a Lower Bavarian company based in Tiefenbach in the Passau district, looks back on a 40-year history. Founded in 1985 and now managed by Georg and Martin Kölbl, the medium-sized company has developed into a versatile provider of metal and steel construction services – complemented by a high-performance cutting center that encompasses four cutting technologies: plasma, oxy-fuel, waterjet, and, since 2025, laser.

"Our company is characterized by 22 well-trained employees who have mastered their craft. But also through a very modern machine park, which we always keep up to date and with which we can implement all the requirements of the metal construction industry internally," explains managing director and owner Georg Kölbl at the on-site appointment.

Four cutting technologies – each with its own significance

Kölbl Metallbau utillizes the four cutting processes that are decisive in metal construction today: laser, plasma, oxyfuel and waterjet – and each of them is deliberately applied in the family business. "Each of the four cutting technologies that we have on site has a right to exist, and none of them can be dispensed with," emphasizes Kölbl.

Plasma: flexible and insensitive

For example, the company has had a plasma-oxyfuel combination system from MicroStep for many years. The team mainly uses plasma to cut plates up to 35 mm material thickness – a process that delivers stable results relatively independently of the quality of the sheet surface. "A simple and uncomplicated cutting method," says Kölbl. Oxy-fuel technology is particularly strong for thick sheet metal: "With oxy-fuel technology, we cut structural steel with a material thickness of up to 150 mm," explains the managing director. And the waterjet system enables precision in materials for which thermal separation processes do not technically work or are not desired due to the heat input: Kölbl's company uses it to cut plastic, stone, glass or even granite, for example – even with the finest internal contours.

"The laser is a perfect addition to our systems"

Since 2025, a new laser cutting system from MicroStep Industry powered by ACCURL has been strengthening production. "The laser is the perfect addition to our systems," says Kölbl. "This allows us to cut even the smallest inner contours – just like with a waterjet. This relieves our waterjet system, which is still indispensable." The new laser system has a working area of 4,000 x 2,000 mm and is equipped with an 8 kW Raycus laser source and a cutting head from the EX-TRABEAM® series from THERMACUT. It processes aluminum, stainless steel and structural steel as well as high-strength steels such as Hardox – and with sheet thicknesses from 1 to 25 mm.

More than 20 years of partnership with MicroStep Europa: "Fair advice is something special"

Kölbl Metallbau and MicroStep Europa (ACCURL partner in Germany) have a long-standing relationship. "We bought the first system more than 20 years ago," Georg Kölbl recalls. The renewed award of the contract for a cutting system from MicroStep Europa was therefore no coincidence: "The fair advice, which really determines the best results for the customer, is really something special. And that's why the decision was made again in favor of MicroStep Europa." According to Kölbl, the implementation of the new laser system confirmed the decision: "The implementation was very professional – from planning and project planning, i.e. how the system is ideally placed in the room with all the necessary media, to training and commissioning." According to Kölbl, the start-up phase is particularly important: "If you have a new machine with a technology that is new to you, there are many questions at the beginning. And then you call MicroStep Europa and they quickly come up with a solution."

Fast, stable and powerful

Georg Kölbl is extremely satisfied with the new MasterLINE laser system: "The performance level is very high. The machine is ready to start very quickly – until it runs, until you cut, it only takes a few minutes. And the running stability is also excellent."

A milestone in sheet metal processing: ACCURL has officially inaugurated its cutting-edge Smart Factory at its headquarters in Ma'anshan, eastern China. During the grand opening, several European ACCURL dealers received Awards for outstanding brand and sales achievements.

With the launch of the new Smart Factory, ACCURL sends a strong signal for the future of intelligent manufacturing. The investment of approximately €38 million creates a production environment that integrates digital manufacturing, smart technologies, and green energy.

Production area of over 65,000 square meters

The new facility spans more than 65,000 square meters and is designed to produce around 1,000 high-end systems annually – including laser cutting machines and CNC press brakes. Thanks to energy-saving and low-emission processes, the Smart Factory will reduce significant amounts of CO₂ and other emissions each year, setting new sustainability standards for the industry.

Cameron Lee, CEO of ACCURL, emphasized the significance of the day at the opening ceremony:
“Today marks the beginning of a new era. This Smart Factory is more than a building – it’s a statement: ACCURL is ready to shape the future of global manufacturing. Intelligence, precision, and sustainability will define the next chapter of our industry.”

Entering a new era of smart manufacturing

“This Smart Factory represents the start of a new era for sheet metal processing. ACCURL creates optimal conditions for innovation, which will also benefit our customers all over Europe,” says ACCURL Europe Managing Director Johannes Ried, who attended the grand opening on-site together with his fellow Managing Director Igor Mikulina.

ACCURL impressively demonstrated at the event that innovation is more than a buzzword: numerous new system models premiered, showcasing the continuous advancement of state-of-the-art technologies for sheet metal processing. The presented systems feature high-precision control, energy-efficient drive concepts, and intelligent automation solutions that not only accelerate production but also elevate quality to a new level. With these innovations, ACCURL reinforces its role as a technological pioneer, offering dealers forward-looking solutions for the demands of an increasingly digitalized manufacturing world.

The grand opening was an international celebration: distributors and suppliers from around the globe joined representatives of the Chinese government to mark the beginning of a new era of smart manufacturing together with ACCURL.

A special highlight: as part of the festivities, several European ACCURL dealers were honored: MicroStep Europa – responsible for the German speaking countries – with the “Global Brand Builder Award”. TUWI, the ACCURL dealer of Benelux, received the “Sales Leadership Award”. The Norwegian retailer Meidell was delighted to receive the "Market Innovation Award" and the company Axe Status, responsible for Great Britain and Ireland, received the "Ambassador Award".  Cameron Lee thanked the winners warmly: “These awards are a recognition for the support in successfully establishing the ACCURL brand in Europe and building a strong market presence.”

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KreLe GmbH, based in the Innviertel region of Upper Austria, has been manufacturing precise laser parts and laser bent parts for customers in the mechanical engineering, metal technology, and locksmith industries in Austria and Germany since 2022. At the heart of the modern machinery are a MasterLINE laser cutting machine (which is sold in German-speaking countries under the product name “MSE SmartFL”) and a EuroMaster press brake, with which KreLe can precisely implement even demanding 3D components. In addition to state-of-the-art CNC technology, the company particularly appreciates the personal and reliable service of MicroStep Europa (ACCURL partner in Germany).

Founded by Florian Lengauer and Maximilian Kreiseder, KreLe produces state-of-the-art solutions for metal processing at its Perwang am Grabensee site – from prototype production to series production. The customer base mainly includes companies from the mechanical engineering sector in Austria and Germany, but metal technology and locksmith companies also rely on KreLe's expertise. With around 1,000 tons of raw material processed annually, the contract manufacturer is recording steady growth. However, despite the increasing volume of orders, KreLe remains flexible with its current four employees and can also reliably implement short-term customer orders.

Fiber lasers and press brakes from ACCURL in use

Since 2023, KreLe has been relying on a cutting system from the MasterLINE series from ACCURL. Equipped with 6 kW 2D fiber laser technology, an automatic shuttle table and a working area of 4,000 x 2,000 mm, the company uses it to cut steel up to 25 mm and aluminum and stainless steel up to 15 mm sheet thickness. Initially, a used press brake complemented the machinery, which was replaced by a EuroMaster from ACCURL at the end of 2024. This offers 320 tons of press force, a bending length of 4,000 mm and is equipped with an angle measuring system, bending aids and a modern Delem control system. "This means that we can realize all 3D components and are also ideally positioned when it comes to bending," emphasizes managing director Florian Lengauer. KreLe rounds off its range of services with additional processing steps such as welding and edge rounding using a deburring machine.

Technology and partnership on an equal footing

The state-of-the-art machinery enables the production of special formats up to 4,000 mm in length using the latest CNC technology. For managing director Maximilian Kreiseder, the choice of machine supplier was quickly clear: "We chose MicroStep Europa, the responsible ACCURL dealer for all German-speaking countries, because of their humanity, because contact with customers is simply their top priority, as is for us. Whether in the field or by technicians on site: The support provided by MicroStep Europa convinced KreLe from the very beginning. The most important thing for us was the service. They are actually available for us around the clock. Not least, that was the decisive reason why we also purchased the second machine from MicroStep Europa."

Two leading trade fairs, one strong signal: ACCURL Europe can look back on a successful trade fair fall. The presence at Blechexpo in Stuttgart and SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen has shown how great the interest in innovative cutting and bending technologies as well as digital solutions is – and how important personal discussions remain.

With a clear focus on high-tech and digitalization, ACCURL Europe presented itself at two leading international trade fairs for sheet metal working and joining technology in the fall of 2025. At the Blechexpo in Stuttgart as well as at the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, the interest in ACCURL Europe's solutions was enormous.

"Industry is once again increasingly relying on new, modern technologies"

“We sensed that the industry is once again looking to the future with much greater optimism,” says Managing Director Johannes Ried, drawing a positive conclusion. “The discussions at both trade fairs were characterized by concrete investment plans and a genuine desire for innovation. This shows that the economic situation is stabilizing and that the industry is once again focusing more strongly on new, modern technologies.”

Enormous demand for high-precision bending technology

The focus of interest at the ACCURL Europe booths was on the latest developments in the field of laser cutting of sheet metal, pipes, profiles and beams – with automated material handling playing a major role, among other things. "We are also particularly pleased that we have made a name for ourselves in the field of high-precision bending technology in recent years," says Johannes Ried commenting on the enormous demand in this area.

ACCURL Europe would like to thank all visitors for their great interest and is looking forward to continuing the discussions – whether digitally or in person.

Founded in 2021 as a two-man operation, BIKU Laser- und Metalltechnik has developed into a high-performance manufacturing company in a very short time. With a broad portfolio, a high level of vertical integration and modern technology, the team now serves customers from a wide range of industries. The investment in a laser cutting system from MicroStep Europa (ACCURL partner in Germany) is another significant step towards even greater efficiency and process reliability in contract manufacturing.

In Bad Wurzach, a small spa town in the Upper Swabian Allgäu, BIKU Laser- und Metalltechnik GmbH has its headquarters. Since it was founded in 2021 by the two managing directors Philipp Kuhn and Markus Birk, the company has developed dynamically: What began as a two-man locksmith's shop is now a modern manufacturing company with eight qualified specialists. BIKU's range of services extends from the manufacture of welded assemblies and steel construction components to extensive contract manufacturing work in sheet metal processing. The customers are just as diverse as the projects – from mechanical engineering and special machine construction to the food and pharmaceutical industries to forestry and agricultural machinery technology, the packaging industry and the construction industry. Whether prototypes, small or large series – BIKU implements tailor-made solutions that are precisely designed to meet the requirements of its customers, from planning to production.

From plasma to laser technology

In production, BIKU relies on modern technologies and offers a wide range of services – including bending, welding, milling and surface finishing. A particularly central area within production is sheet metal cutting. To increase vertical integration and be able to react flexibly to customer requirements, the company invested in a high-performance plasma cutting system from ACCURL as early as 2022 – initially for classic applications in the construction and locksmith sector. However, with the continuous increase in contract manufacturing orders, the requirements for precision and cutting quality also increased. In order to meet these requirements and ensure reliable further processing, BIKU started looking for a suitable laser cutting solution – with success.

"We chose MicroStep Europa right away"

The decision was once again made in favor of MicroStep Europa (the ACCURL dealer for the German-speaking market) —and quite deliberately so. “Our collaboration with MicroStep Europa on a previous system was already excellent. The support was very good back then, which is why we didn't even bother asking anywhere else, but decided directly in favor of them, because we were simply in good hands here and still are,” explains Managing Director Markus Birk.

Since 2023, a laser cutting system from the MasterLINE series (which is sold in German-speaking countries under the product name “MSE Smart^FL”) with a working area of 3,000 × 1,500 mm and 6 kW laser power has been ensuring maximum precision – and replacing the previous plasma technology. It enables precise cutting of steel up to 25 mm and stainless steel and aluminium up to 15 mm material thickness. "We are very satisfied with the laser cutting system. This allows us to cover our spectrum ideally and we are in a top position in terms of process reliability," adds managing director Philipp Kuhn.

With this investment, BIKU Laser- und Metalltechnik has taken its production to a new level. As a flexible and efficient company with a high level of vertical integration and state-of-the-art technology, BIKU is now optimally positioned to meet the requirements of contract manufacturing – with MicroStep Europa as a reliable partner at its side

Engels Behältertechnik is more than a metal processor. At the Selmsdorf site, the company manufactures tailor-made waste systems for the public sector – flexibly, efficiently and with high quality. To remain competitive in the future, Engels has invested in state-of-the-art laser technology. The new MasterLINE (which is sold in German-speaking countries under the product name “MSE SmartFL”) not only significantly reduces operating costs but also increases speed and precision in production. The company benefits from the new technology in several ways.

Waste disposal is increasingly being incorporated into municipal construction plans – and more often underground. Underfloor systems are seeing a surge in popularity in Germany – not only, but especially in municipal road and residential construction. An important driver of this development is located in Selmsdorf near Lübeck: Engels Behältertechnik GmbH. The metal processing company is part of the internationally active Engels Group and supplies individual waste solutions for the public sector.

The company has its roots in the neighboring country, where underfloor systems have long been an established waste disposal system. About the background of the company: Engels is an owner-managed company based in Eindhoven with other complementary locations in Belgium, England, Portugal and also in Germany. Since 2008, Engels Behältertechnik GmbH has been serving the German-speaking countries from Selmsdorf (near Lübeck).

Tailor-made solutions for municipal clients

"Engels has been a supplier of sustainable storage, transport and disposal solutions for over 70 years. Here at the location in Germany, we are the metal manufacturing company within the Engels Group," explains sales manager Jan André. Mainly produced are underfloor systems and waste containers – but also smallest parts such as closure systems for plastic containers. The majority of customers are from the construction segment. "In doing so, we benefit from our extremely high flexibility and our high-quality design. Of course, we also have standard products, but in the end, we can always offer customer-specific modifications and implement the wishes," says André.

The challenge of competition: quality as the key

And this is one of the big plus points in an increasingly tight market. "There are some regional providers, and some of them compete on price. The market is competitive, so we need to be efficient and produce cost-effectively. And we need to maintain the high quality, for which we are known," explains the Sales Manager.

New laser, new efficiency – investment in the future

DSince the end of 2023, cutting has been carried out with the “MSE MSE SmartFL” from MicroStep Europa (ACCURL partner for German-speaking countries) with an automatic shuttle table and smart Eckelmann control. Here, too, the focus was on efficiency to further strengthen competitiveness. The fiber laser system replaced an aging CO2 laser that was no longer profitable in terms of performance, spare parts availability and also in view of enormous ongoing operating costs. "A replacement solution has been considered for a long time. It was then properly planned around mid-2022," recalls Jan André, who was not involved in the purchasing process at the time.

Several laser manufacturers were contacted, and different variants and construction methods were examined. They were looking for a powerful 2D machine including an automatic shuttle table. "I think in the end it was the overall picture of the series and simply the good price-performance ratio that tipped the scales in favor of the MasterLINE," says André.

Material use for underground and above-ground tasks

Since then, the new technology has proven itself in everyday life. The system cuts large metal sheets for individual products on daily basis. In most cases, Engels then bends and welds manually. The MasterLINE is used to cut out the large-format side panels of the underfloor systems, add contours, or drill holes – but also to cut many small plug-in parts, including drop-in hatches, which are positioned above ground and thus visible, and must therefore meet higher standards in terms of appearance and design. The choice of material is also made accordingly: Engels cuts structural steel up to 20 mm, while galvanized steel and aluminum are only a few millimeters thick.

A new pillar: contract manufacturing with potential

In addition, Engels has built up a second pillar in the field of contract manufacturing over the pandemic period. An area with growth potential – also thanks to the higher capacities provided by the laser cutting system from ACCURL.

MasterLINE replaces CO₂ lasers – a technological leap with many advantages

And André Lange has been able to observe another great advantage since switching to the modern laser cutting system: the operation saves a lot of electricity. "Thanks to the MasterLINE, we have an energy saving of around 50 percent compared to the previous system," he has calculated. Compared to the predecessor system, the MasterLINE works much faster due to higher cutting speeds – accordingly, the working time of the operating personnel is used much better. The new acquisition also had a positive impact on gas consumption.

Many of these factors are clearly noticeable in production and balance sheet. Jan André concludes accordingly: "With MicroStep Europa, we have found a partner who meets our high standards of precision, performance and cost-effectiveness," he explains. The plant was set up and put into operation within a tight time frame. "This was not least due to perfect communication with MicroStep Europa in all planning phases, a competent service team and good operator training."