Manufacturing That Thinks

1. Briefly introduce your company and outline the key metal forming machines, technologies, or solutions you offer to the sheet metal industry.

SLTL Group (Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd.) is built on one simple belief: manufacturing solutions must reflect real shopfloor realities, not theoretical possibilities. With over three decades of experience, SLTL has grown alongside Indian manufacturing-learning, adapting, and innovating with every shift on the factory floor.

SLTL offers a fully integrated laser-based manufacturing ecosystem with a clear focus on Cutting, Bending, and Welding-the three core pillars of modern sheet metal fabrication. The solutions span 2D and 3D fiber laser cutting systems, tube and structural laser cutting, laser blanking lines, and robotic laser welding systems, complemented by automated sheet metal storage, material loading and unloading solutions, and end-to-end traceability systems.

Instead of standalone machines, SLTL delivers connected, workflow-driven systems that enable manufacturers to transition seamlessly from raw sheet cutting to precision bending and high-quality welding. Intelligent software, IoT connectivity, and smart factory integration provide real-time production insights, process consistency, and complete part traceability across the shop floor.

Designed for speed, accuracy, and reliability, these cutting-bending-welding-centric solutions help manufacturers achieve higher throughput, cleaner operations, and repeatable quality, while supporting scalable growth and adherence to global standards of productivity and sustainability.

2. What are the standout machines or systems in your portfolio, and how do they address current challenges such as productivity, precision, automation, or cost efficiency?

SLTL’s portfolio is built as a complete manufacturing ecosystem, led by advanced laser cutting systems across 2D sheet, tube, and 5-axis applications. Powered by SLTL’s smart platforms like e-Tron, IMPACT, and BOLT, these machines go beyond speed delivering stability, process intelligence, and consistent precision across long production cycles. AI-driven parameter control, adaptive beam management, and real-time monitoring ensure micron-level accuracy while maximizing throughput and energy efficiency.

High-power 2D systems with automated pallet changers reduce idle time, while tube and 4-chuck configurations enable complex profile cutting in a single setup, eliminating secondary operations. 5-axis systems unlock true 3D processing for high-value components.

Complementing cutting are robotic laser welding solutions, CNC bending systems, automated loading-unloading, and traceability system creating a seamless, low-touch workflow. SLTL Dynmix, the IoT backbone, connects machines, data, and decisions, enabling predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and cost control. Together, these solutions address productivity, precision, automation, and per-part cost shift after shift.

3. What key trends do you see shaping the global and Indian metal forming and sheet metal industry today?

Across the globe and especially in India, metal forming is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The industry is moving away from labor-intensive, rigid processes toward intelligent, connected, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Key trends include:

• Automation and robotics to address skilled labor shortages
• Industry 4.0 adoption with IoT-enabled machines and data-driven decisions
• Sustainability, where laser-based processes replace energy- and material-intensive conventional methods
• Flexible manufacturing systems that support customization and shorter product lifecycles

In India, initiatives like Make in India, PLI schemes, and growth in automotive, EV, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors are accelerating this shift. Manufacturers are no longer asking whether to adopt advanced technology but how quickly they can do so.

4. What recent innovations, new products, or technological solutions has your company launched in the past few years? How do these offerings add value to customers?

In recent years, SLTL has focused on making laser systems smarter, more adaptive, and more production-ready. Innovations such as real-time process monitoring, IoT-enabled machine intelligence, adaptive beam control, and energy-optimized laser architectures are now integral to our systems.

Through technologies like SLTL e-Tron, SLTL enables machine connectivity, performance tracking, predictive maintenance, and remote diagnostics-allowing manufacturers to make informed decisions based on live data, not assumptions.

These technologies reduce heat-affected zones, minimize rework, improve material utilization, and ensure stable performance across extended production hours. The real value lies in predictability machines that manufacturers can trust to deliver consistent quality while supporting sustainable growth.

5. What machines, technologies, or live demonstrations will you be exhibiting at IMTEX Forming 2026? What can visitors expect to see at your booth?

At IMTEX Forming 2026, SLTL Group is showcasing four advanced laser systems, along with a couple of new-generation launches that are redefining how sheet metal manufacturing performs  smarter, faster, and at a much higher productivity level.

The Vector 2026 and Infinity FI Pro Series represent our latest ultra-high-power laser platforms. Built for superlative speed, higher uptime, and exceptional cutting stability, these machines enable manufacturers to process thicker materials at faster feed rates with consistent edge quality. They are ideally suited for heavy sheet metal fabrication, automotive components, infrastructure parts, and large-scale engineering applications, where productivity, accuracy, and reliability directly impact output and profitability.

The T6200 tube laser system is engineered for high-speed, high-precision tube processing, supporting complex profiles, tight tolerances, and repeatable accuracy. It serves industries such as automotive frames, structural tubes, furniture, and general fabrication, helping manufacturers reduce cycle time, eliminate secondary operations, and achieve cleaner assemblies.

In addition, the X5 – 5-axis laser cutting machine demonstrates next-generation, multi-axis cutting capabilities. Designed for R&D, prototyping, aerospace, advanced engineering, and precision manufacturing, it enables complex geometries, angular cuts, and intricate profiles with unmatched flexibility and consistency.

Together, these systems reflect SLTL’s focus on higher productivity, smarter automation, lower manual dependency, and scalable manufacturing performance, aligned with the evolving demands of modern industry.

6. How do you envision the future of the Indian metal forming and sheet metal industry over the next 5-10 years, and what role will your company play in that growth?

Over the next 5 to 10 years, the Indian metal forming and sheet metal industry will move from being largely cost-driven to becoming capability-driven. We will see factories that are faster, cleaner, more automated, and globally competitive. Precision will no longer be optional, and digital control will become the backbone of every serious shopfloor.

Manufacturers will adopt intelligent systems-coil-fed laser cutting for mass production, long-member processing for infrastructure and PEB industries, advanced tube and 5-axis solutions for complex components, and connected machines that think, adapt, and optimize in real time. The focus will shift from just producing parts to producing them with consistency, traceability, and efficiency at scale.

At SLTL, our role is to be a growth partner in this transformation. We are committed to building technologies in India, for India, that can scale globally. Through intelligent laser systems, Industry 4.0 platforms like DYNAMIX, and continuous innovation across cutting, welding, marking, and automation, we aim to help Indian manufacturers move up the value chain.

Our goal is simple-to empower every factory, large or small, to produce with global quality, higher productivity, and sustainable efficiency. As Indian manufacturing evolves, SLTL will continue to lead that journey with indigenous innovation, practical solutions, and future-ready technology.

Do Visit SLTL Group Booth at Imtex 2026 at Hall No 4 | Booth No – B 130

https://www.sltl.com/product-category/industrial-laser

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