Unifabs has invested in a second AMADA REGIUS-3015AJe 6 kW fibre laser cutting machine as part of its ongoing investment in manufacturing technology and capacity. The new machine has now been installed at Unifabs’ sheet metal manufacturing facility in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, alongside an ASF II 3015 EU advanced storage system.
The investment will add further laser cutting capacity to Unifabs’ existing equipment. The ASF II 3015 EU provides automated loading and unloading of sheet material to and from the laser, as well as storage for raw material and worked sheets.
The REGIUS-3015AJe combines AMADA’s three-axis linear drive technology with Variable Beam Control for high-speed, high-precision laser cutting. Its automated functions including nozzle checking, protection glass monitoring, process monitoring and automatic head collision recovery are designed to reduce operator intervention and support machine uptime.
The new machine will work alongside Unifabs’ existing REGIUS-3015AJ, which was installed in 2021. Unifabs was among the first manufacturers in the UK to adopt REGIUS technology and, five years on, has chosen to invest in a second machine as customer demand continues to grow and the need for additional laser cutting capacity increases.
Jarek Gasiorek, Production Director at Unifabs, said:
“Having a second REGIUS gives us more capacity and flexibility within the laser department. The production team already knows the technology from working with our existing machine, while the ASF II adds another level of automation to material handling. It gives us more options when managing production and responding to customer requirements.”
The latest investment brings Unifabs’ laser and punch-laser capability to five machines, with equipment able to process sheet sizes up to 3,000 × 1,500 mm. Unifabs processes mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, pre-galvanised steel and Zintec, with material thicknesses of up to 20 mm depending on the material and application.
Laser cutting services form part of Unifabs’ wider end-to-end sheet metal manufacturing service, with further processes including CNC punching, CNC press braking, Salvagnini panel bending, manual and robotic welding, powder coating and assembly.
The second REGIUS follows a number of other significant investments by Unifabs, including an AMADA EML2515 AJP punch-laser combination machine and a laser welding cell introduced in 2025, alongside an expansion of its manufacturing space with the addition of another building.
The latest investment forms part of around £5 million invested in new technology, equipment and facilities by Unifabs over the past five years. As the company approaches its 20th anniversary in 2027, continued investment remains an important part of its strategy for growth.
Jason Austin, Chief Executive at Unifabs, said:
“As we approach 20 years in manufacturing, we’re still as hungry as ever and continuing to push ahead. We’ve built our business through continually investing, developing our capabilities and supporting our customers, and this latest REGIUS investment is another step in that journey.”
Founded in 2007, Unifabs is a sheet metal manufacturing company based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, providing design, manufacture, finishing and delivery services to customers across the UK and beyond, with experience across sectors including white goods, warehousing, retail, lockers and enclosures, self-service equipment, agricultural applications and more.
