What is the new Tube Laser?
The Tube Laser is a fully automated cutting machine recently installed at Victor Stanley’s Eastern Shore production operations in Denton, Maryland, where the company’s UniSite Design manufacturing team supports the fabrication of Victor Stanley site furnishings. Installation began on March 24 and will take approximately five weeks. This advanced technology represents a major step forward in precision steel fabrication. It is an essential capability for maintaining the high standard of quality across all Victor Stanley site furnishings.
Why is the Tube Laser important to the manufacturing process?
Precisely cutting each steel component is a critical step in producing Victor Stanley site furnishings. The Tube Laser significantly improves accuracy and efficiency for prototyping and repetitive parts alike.
Why did Victor Stanley invest in this technology now?
The investment reflects Victor Stanley’s ability to adapt to an evolving industry, both in terms of workforce dynamics and product innovation. By adopting advanced automation now, Victor Stanley strengthens operational resilience, increases flexibility in manufacturing, and positions the company to respond quickly to changing customer needs and market demands.
How does the Tube Laser align with Victor Stanley's long-term vision?
This technology reinforces Victor Stanley’s value proposition by expanding capabilities and increasing the breadth of solutions offered. It supports the company’s commitment to customers’ legacies by building quality and sustainable products that help create timeless spaces, transforming moments into stories and bringing communities to life.
How does this technology benefit customers?
Faster fabrication and greater precision allow us to offer additional value to our customers, through efficiency, lead time reduction, component quality and expanded product offerings. The Tube Laser enables even the smallest design details to be executed accurately, supporting both standard product lines and custom-engineered solutions.
What makes the Tube Laser's cutting capabilities unique?
The Tube Laser delivers highly precise cuts, including bevel cuts up to 45 degrees. Its advanced clamping system allows tubes, flats, and profiles to be manufactured without retooling, while collet chucks securely hold material without deformation. A self-centering clamping system and continuous sensor monitoring automatically adjust to ensure accuracy on every cut.
How does automation improve reliability and efficiency?
The fully automated process reduces manual handling and minimizes the potential for errors. Solid-state laser technology and optimized cutting data ensure consistent, high-quality results. Integrated sensor systems—including light section sensors—continuously measure material and adjust in real time, significantly increasing speed. Many existing parts can now be produced 5 to 25 times faster than before and with 100% accuracy.
How does the system handle different tube sizes and materials?
Inline profile scanning and active clamping allow the system to quickly adapt to varying tube sizes and materials. The technology automatically compensates for deviations in raw material, ensuring consistent precision without slowing down production.
What types of projects benefit most from the Tube Laser?
The Tube Laser increases efficiency across existing product lines while dramatically reducing prototyping timelines—from months to days. It also enables Victor Stanley to more readily offer custom-engineered solutions, making it ideal for complex, design-forward, or schedule-sensitive projects.
What does this investment mean for Victor Stanley's future?
Bringing precise cutting capability, automation, and customization in-house strengthens every stage of product development. This investment enhances quality, improves efficiency, and elevates the solutions Victor Stanley delivers—ensuring the company remains an industry leader well into the future.
Why was Denton, Maryland chosen for this installation?
UniSite Design, Victor Stanley’s Denton facility, was selected due to its ability to accommodate the machine’s footprint and its role as our higher-volume manufacturing location, allowing the technology to have the greatest operational impact.
Does the Tube Laser improve material efficiency or reduce waste?
Yes. Increased cutting accuracy and optimized material lengths significantly reduce scrap and leftover drops, improving material utilization and supporting Victor Stanley’s sustainability goals.
What does the new Tube Laser mean for employees day to day?
The technology supports safer workflows, reduces manual material handling, and creates smoother, more predictable processes—improving both safety and job satisfaction on the production floor.
How does automation improve workflow efficiency for employees?
Automation minimizes repetitive manual tasks, reduces errors, and accelerates production through consistent, standardized processes. This allows employees to focus on higher-value activities such as quality control, maintenance, and problem-solving while improving throughput and operational reliability.