The machine, launched at Drupa last May, comes in three sizes: 0813 (800x1,300mm), 1613 (1,600x1,300mm) and 2113 (2,100x1,300mm). The 1613 will be displayed at Sign & Digital, taking place between 30 April and 2 May at Birmingham’s NEC.

The wide-format cutter can be moderated to switch between seven different operational tools, including cutting, creasing and drawing as well as a 3D milling unit and conveyor system, to cope with the varying demands of the signage, packaging and display industries.

A new front-end PC provides operational diagnosis information and enables the user to switch between manual and automatic modes.

Aside from being a traditional industrial machine, Lasercomb’s ProDigi NEO is suited to office use due to its ability to operate without using compressed air, keeping it reasonably quiet while operating at up to 100m/min.

The UK-exclusive Lasercomb distribution deal, signed in March 2012, is one of a number of new partnerships for post-press supplier Friedheim.

The Hemel Hempstead-headquartered company also signed with Kama in January 2012 and kicked off 2013 with a new deal with Kohmann. A range of machines from the manufacturers, which form Friedheim’s converting division, will also be on show at Sign & Digital UK.