When Machines Start Thinking: LISA Brings Intelligence to Sheet Metal Processing - discover at Blechexpo 2025
September 18, 2025
At Blechexpo 2025, LISSMAC is showcasing not only grinding machines, but solutions to step up productivity and make manufacturing processes more efficient. However powerful a machine may be, loading, user error and lack of connectivity throughout the machining process can lead to slower parts throughput times. That is why this year at Blechexpo, LISSMAC is guided by the slogan “work smarter, not harder”.
The Digital Assistant on the Shop Floor
It’s Monday morning on the shop floor. The first sheets are lined up, orders are piling high, and every move has to be spot on. Normally, this would mean a lengthy setup routine – adjusting parameters, fine-tuning recipes, running test pieces. But today things are different: LISA takes over.
With the Set-Up Assistant LISA, LISSMAC has developed a control system that redefines the setup process. Instead of countless manual adjustments, operators only provide a few key details: application, sheet thickness, part size, material, and burr level. From there, LISA does the rest. Feed speed, aggregate selection, and adjustment are automatically optimized to achieve the desired results.
Behind the system are tried-and-tested application recipes from the LISSMAC technology center. These can be customized, saved, and even recalled with a simple barcode scan. What once took valuable minutes now takes only seconds. Efficiency you can feel immediately.
Automation That Works Smarter
LISSMAC has also teamed up with Schmalz to create an automation cell that handles machine loading entirely on its own. Using advanced robotics, AI-driven software, and 3D vision sensors, the system detects and grips parts with precision before placing them on the conveyor. From there, they move seamlessly into the deburring process – fast, reliable, and without the need for extra hands.
A New Era of Machine Operation
Operating an SBM-L machine today feels completely different. Instead of complex parameters, operators are guided by clear visuals, intuitive icons, and a user-friendly interface that even first-time users understand right away. Digital manuals, wiring diagrams, and spare parts lists are built directly into the control system. With multi-language screens and tiered access levels, the machines are not only easier to use but also safer to operate.
Double-Sided Brilliance
Another highlight: LISSMAC’s unique double-sided dry processing. Inside and outside contours are deburred in a single pass – no manual flipping required. This saves time, ensures consistent quality, and delivers up to 60 percent lower energy consumption compared to conventional one-sided machining.
LISSMAC invites you to join Blechexpo in Stuttgart from 21-24 October and visit the stand in hall 5 stand 5301. Discover the user-friendly machine controls and LISA setup assistant for yourself. And whilst you are there, don’t miss the chance to discuss automation and connectivity solutions for your shop floor. Make the most of your visit and get a demo of the LISSMAC machines for one sided or both sided deburring in a single pass, both for sheet and plate metal applications.