The Emergence of Laser Diecutting

However, the magnitude and time frame of the future growth is questionable, at least at this point in time, said Christopher Raney, vice president, folding carton products, Bobst Group USA Inc. "For me, today, laser diecutting is good for cutting only, good for extremely short runs or very complex shapes," he said. "In reality, this is not the market that the majority of people are in. The market requirements are for cutting, creasing, and even embossing of board or paper at higher volumes and speeds, and laser technology is nowhere near that today."