Emirates Building Systems invests in laser cutters

The laser cutting technology will help achieve precision, accuracy and speed. (Getty Images)

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Emirates Building Systems, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries, announced on Saturday that it had invested in a full line of technologically advanced industrial laser cutting machines.

Bought for an undisclosed amount, the machines are the latest from Europe and are scheduled to be operational at the EBS premises by the start of February 2012, the firm’s general manager said in a statement.

“EBS is continuously investing in new technology for delivering quality metal products and services. The new state-of-the-art machines can simultaneously cut, bevel and achieve maximum precision in length and inclination angles. High speed, pin-point accuracy and increased tolerances are some of the added benefits of the new machines,” Samir Akra, general manager of Emirates Building Systems, said.

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“The range is fitted out with self-diagnostic software to increase reliability. Embedded computing systems allow the machine to download electronic drawings, thereby eliminating human intervention and errors. We have additionally installed the Flying Cut-Off system and an intelligent discharge mechanism within the machine to increase overall efficiency,” he added.

The new range is also linked with the European manufacturer through the internet, thereby allowing the experts at that end to gain a full view of the machine and offer precise advice as and when needed.

EBS was established in 1997 and has worked on a number of steel structure landmarks throughout the region. Some of its projects include Dubai Metro, Al Maktoum International Airport and the Tripoli International Airport in Libya.

In addition to a wide range of steel structures, EBS has also introduced various other steel products, such as chimneys, stacks, storage tanks and pressure vessels that are used in the power sector and the oil and gas industry.

Aside from its presence in the UAE, the company also has offices in Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the USA.