Established in 1968, Hypertherm Inc. designs and manufactures advanced metal cutting systems based in Northern Hampshire. The firm offers an array of products, such as consumables, controls for automation, handheld/integrated/mechanized plasma, laser, CNC (computer numerical control) motion, height controls and nesting/process optimization software. Its products are used for various applications, including hole, mechanized, handheld, bevel cutting; gouging, robotic and marking. Industries served include automotive, construction, demolition/scrapping, energy, maintenance/repair, manufacturing, shipbuilding, steel service centers, transportation, and many more.