Your Laser Cutting Machines deserve a Digital Upgrade – without any new investment
Your laser cutting machines are running — but do you know how well?
Whether from TRUMPF, Bystronic, AMADA, Mazak, Prima Power, HSG, Eagle, Han's Laser, LVD, Mitsubishi Electric, Bodor, Trotec, Raycus, IPG or others — many manufacturing companies in Germany rely on powerful but non-transparent laser cutting machines from a wide range of manufacturers, machine ages, and technologies. The machines cut with precision — but nobody truly knows where valuable time is being lost, how productive the cutting process really is, or how much energy is being unnecessarily consumed.
Especially with older CO₂ or fiber laser cutting machines, the transparent data foundation required for informed real-time decisions is often missing. Different control systems, machine versions, or levels of automation make it appear almost impossible to monitor all machines within one central system — but this is exactly where Novo AI comes in.
With the AI sensor system and the WatchMen platform, we make your laser cutting machines visible — in real time, independent of manufacturer, and without interfering with the machine control system. Our solution captures machine states, cutting cycles, runtimes, idle phases, downtime, and even cycle deviations — directly at the machine, whether it is a TRUMPF TruLaser, a Bystronic Fiber, or an AMADA CO₂ system.
Even laser cutting machines that are more than 30 years old can be digitally upgraded with Novo AI simply, quickly, and without interrupting production — with immediately measurable benefits.
Your laser cutting machines do not need to be new — they simply need to become measurably better.
No matter the machine age, no matter the manufacturer — we retrofit your laser cutting machines
Do you work with laser cutting machines from TRUMPF, Bystronic, AMADA, Mazak, LVD, Prima Power, Mitsubishi Electric, Eagle, HSG Laser, Bodor, Han’s Laser, Trotec, Coherent (Rofin), IPG Photonics, Raycus, Ermaksan, Cincinnati, MicroStep, HGTech, Golden Laser, Salvagnini, Dener, Yawei, Durma, Baykal, Dreis & Krump, Tanaka, Farley Laserlab, ACL, Koike, Penta Laser, Senfeng, or even discontinued brands such as Bylaser, ESAB Lasertec, Laserlab, Haco-Laser, HF Laser, or Optonics?
Or does your machine park consist of a mix of older CO₂ systems, modern fiber lasers, flying optics systems, gantry machines, or combination systems with automatic loading and unloading? No problem. With Novo AI, you can retrofit all these machines simply, safely, and quickly — without expensive rebuilds and without interfering with the control technology.
Our AI sensors are mounted externally on your laser cutting system — independent of machine type, condition, or year of manufacture. They capture high-resolution vibration, acoustic, and energy data directly at the machine and transfer this data in real time to our central WatchMen platform — or, if desired, directly into your existing ERP/MES system.
Whether it is a TRUMPF TruLaser 3030 from 2006, a Bystronic ByStar Fiber with automation, an AMADA ENSIS series machine, or a used CO₂ system from Mazak — we make every laser cutting machine transparent, comparable, and manageable — independent of manufacturer, retroactively, and completely without requiring IT expertise on your side.
Your machine park becomes a digital cutting system — standardized, energy-efficient, and future-proof.
Fast & simple retrofitting — even without an IT team
Many companies operating laser cutting machines face a familiar challenge:
“We do not have an IT department and our employees are not digitalization experts — how is this supposed to work?”
The answer: With Novo AI, that is not a problem.
Our AI sensor can be installed in under 15 minutes per machine — completely without interfering with the machine control system, without specialized knowledge, and without affecting your warranty.
All you need is:
✅ A power connection
✅ A Wi-Fi connection or LAN port
The sensor is simply mounted externally on your laser cutting system — no opening of the machine, no connection to the control system, and no risk to your warranty conditions.
And after that? Everything runs automatically.
The sensor transfers the captured laser cutting machines data in real time to our central WatchMen platform. There, you can immediately see:
👉 What your laser cutting machine is currently doing — live, transparent, and easy to understand.
Captured machine states include, for example:
- Productive (active cutting process running)
- Setup process (material change, nozzle change)
- Idle running (ready, but no cutting job active)
- Unplanned downtime (e.g. due to faults or machine errors)
- Planned stop (e.g. break, shift change)
- Maintenance or servicing
- Run-down time / cooling phase
- Setup mode / test cut
- Standby / energy-saving mode
Whether you operate a TRUMPF TruLaser from 2012, an AMADA CO₂ laser machine from the 1990s, or a modern Bystronic fiber laser system — the retrofit process is always equally simple.
And if something does not work as expected?
Our team is there for you — on-site or through remote support. You do not need any technical experience. The solution works — even if you have previously relied on paper, Excel, or gut feeling.
✅ No programming
✅ No IT configuration
✅ No risk
👉 Simply get started — and instantly see what your laser cutting machines are truly capable of.
Direct integration into your ERP system — for seamless workflows
Do you already work with an ERP system such as SAP, proALPHA, ABAS, Microsoft Dynamics, PSIpenta, Infor, Oxaion, or an industry-specific solution? Perfect — because that is exactly where your machine data should end up.
With Novo AI, connecting to your ERP system is simple and efficient. Our WatchMen platform was developed from the very beginning to be open and compatible:
✅ Integration via API or standardized ERP connectors
✅ Automatic transfer of your production, machine state, and energy data
✅ Compatible with existing infrastructures — without complicated adjustments
✅ Optional: Direct collaboration with your ERP provider or IT system integrator
As soon as our AI sensor is installed on your laser cutting machines, it transfers relevant information to WatchMen in real time — from cycle times and machine states to downtime and cycle analysis. If desired, this data can be made directly available inside your ERP system, for example for:
- Order and production feedback
- Productivity analysis
- Post-calculation and controlling
- Energy or CO₂ reports
- Live dashboards for management or planning
You decide which data flows where, at what level of detail, and with what frequency. We advise you individually and implement the ERP integration together with your team or external partners — practical and aligned with your existing IT infrastructure.
Building trust — laser cutting machines in focus, people at the center
Digital transparency is the foundation of every modern production environment — but it also raises questions: “What exactly is being captured? Who can see the data? And is this about control?”
At Novo AI, one thing is at the center: improving your laser cutting machines performance and production processes. Our AI sensor delivers objective data about machine runtimes, cycle times, energy consumption, cycle deviations, and more — without changing the control system or interfering with the machine itself.
Many production employees today work based on experience, routine, and intuition. That works — until something gets out of control: a machine stops, cycle times break down, or a part is rejected. In those moments, the one critical piece of information needed to make the right decision immediately is often missing.
This is exactly where WatchMen helps.
Our platform shows in real time what is happening in production — transparent, understandable, and straight to the point. This allows employees on the shopfloor to:
- identify problems faster
- understand why a machine is running idle
- see how efficiently parts are currently being manufactured
- proactively adapt their way of working instead of reacting afterward
Managers, in turn, receive a tool that enables them to:
- analyze processes objectively
- make decisions based on facts
- support teams more effectively
- develop improvement ideas together with employees
👉 The data shows causes instead of symptoms
👉 It makes relationships visible that previously remained hidden
👉 It helps ask the right questions — instead of searching for someone to blame
And that is exactly what creates trust.
Because when everyone in the team understands how their work contributes to overall performance, a new and stronger collaboration emerges — based on facts instead of assumptions.
The WatchMen platform reduces pressure instead of creating it.
It helps avoid downtime, increase productivity — and above all: make everyday work simpler and clearer.
Start now — without risk and with clear cost control
Getting started with digital transparency for your laser cutting machines does not need to become a large-scale project.
Quite the opposite: With Novo AI, you can start small and achieve visible results immediately — completely without major investment pressure.
Our solution is modular and scalable step by step.
That means:
You can start with just one laser cutting machine — whether from TRUMPF, Bystronic, AMADA, or Mazak — and experience the results live in your production environment.
Even a single AI sensor provides valuable insights into runtimes, idle phases, cutting cycles, and energy consumption.
Your advantages when getting started:
✅ Low entry costs through pilot projects
Our starter packages are specifically designed for testing individual machines — without long-term commitments and without risk.
✅ Funding programs & support available
Together, we evaluate whether you can benefit from regional or national digitalization funding programs — and we actively support you throughout the application process and project planning.
✅ Grow at your own pace
As soon as you experience the benefits, you can gradually expand the digital retrofit to additional laser cutting machines — with a clear cost structure and a tailored rollout plan.
Most of our customers report real “aha moments” after just a few days:
👉 Where energy is being lost unnoticed
👉 Where cutting cycles fall out of rhythm
👉 Where small process adjustments create major efficiency gains
The fact that Novo AI has also been presented with exactly this approach at events such as the Produktionsleiter-Forum underlines the industry’s trust in our solution.
Getting started with data-driven laser cutting production has never been this simple — or this secure.
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Questions or interested in learning more? We’re happy to help.