Hypertherm backs partners at EMEX 2026 with plasma and waterjet demos

By AI, Created 3:20 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Hypertherm Associates is supporting Plazmax and Precision Machine Technology at EMEX 2026 in Auckland, where the partners will demo plasma and waterjet cutting systems from May 26-28. The showcase highlights automation, precision and easier access to advanced cutting tools for New Zealand manufacturers.

Why it matters: - Hypertherm’s EMEX presence puts advanced cutting systems in front of New Zealand manufacturers that are looking for faster setup, more automation and higher precision. - The partner-led format is designed to give customers local access to plasma and waterjet technologies with on-the-ground support. - The demos target fabrication shops and manufacturers that need flexible tools for custom work, prototyping and high-mix production.

What happened: - Hypertherm Associates announced support for regional partners at EMEX 2026, which runs 26-28 May 2026 at Auckland Showgrounds. - EMEX is New Zealand’s leading trade show for the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors. - Hypertherm is backing Plazmax at Stand 3055 and Precision Machine Technology at Stand 3070. - The company will help showcase plasma and waterjet cutting technologies across both booths.

The details: - Plazmax will debut its Cobot Plasma Cutting solution at EMEX for the first time. - The solution combines the Powermax105 SYNC system and an ABB GoFa Cobot. - The Cobot Plasma Cutting solution is designed to make automated cutting more accessible for small- to mid-sized manufacturers by reducing complexity and setup time while maintaining high performance and precision. - Plazmax will also highlight its CNC Plasma Bevel Cutting System, CutAce. - CutAce can be configured with multiple Hypertherm plasma options. - The system is built to deliver weld-ready parts with minimal rework through taper compensation and advanced bevel cutting. - Precision Machine Technology will demonstrate the OMAX MAXIEM 1530X abrasive waterjet system. - MAXIEM 1530X is positioned for custom jobs and high-mix production because of its size-speed balance. - PMT says MAXIEM systems are suited for rapid prototyping and full-scale manufacturing across a wide range of materials and applications. - Damian Cann, Hypertherm Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand, said New Zealand’s manufacturing sector is moving toward more automated, flexible and high-precision cutting solutions. - Cann said Hypertherm aims to help make advanced cutting solutions more accessible and impactful for manufacturers across the region.

Between the lines: - The partner-first strategy keeps Hypertherm visible at a major regional trade show without relying only on a direct company booth. - The emphasis on cobots, automation and setup-time reductions signals where demand is heading in fabrication and light manufacturing. - The combination of plasma and waterjet demos also shows Hypertherm and its partners are covering different cutting needs, from metal fabrication to broader material cutting.

What’s next: - Visitors to EMEX can see the partner demonstrations during the 26-28 May event in Auckland. - Hypertherm says its approach in New Zealand will continue to rely on trusted regional partners with local expertise and support. - Plazmax and PMT will continue promoting their respective cutting platforms in the New Zealand market.

The bottom line: - Hypertherm is using EMEX 2026 to strengthen partner relationships and spotlight cutting systems that match New Zealand manufacturers’ push for automation, precision and productivity.