Spark and Co, an OMAX distributor, will highlight the ProtoMAX® abrasive waterjet system at the Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show (MMTS) in booth #1805. The event takes place at the Palais de congrès de Montréal on May 11-12, 2026.

The ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet is a compact, all-in-one cutting system designed to bring professional-grade waterjet capability to smaller shops, classrooms, and makerspaces. Engineered for prototyping and low-volume production, it delivers the versatility to cut virtually any material under 1 inch thick, including metal, composites, glass, stone, plastics, and more, without generating heat-affected zones or altering material properties. Its self-contained design plugs into a standard 230V outlet and requires no special installation, making it an ideal fit for facilities where floor space is limited.

Despite its small footprint, the ProtoMAX integrates the same core technology found in larger industrial waterjet systems, including a 30,000 psi pump, precision cutting head, and OMAX’s Intelli-MAX® software. The system is designed for ease of operation, with intuitive programming that simplifies complex cuts while still leveraging advanced cutting models for accuracy and consistency. With a mobile design on casters, the ProtoMAX is well-suited for shared workspaces, offering a clean, flexible way to expand cutting capabilities.

“The ProtoMAX is designed to make advanced waterjet cutting accessible to a wide range of users, from engineers and educators to artists and makers, without sacrificing capability,” said Stephen Bruner, Director of Marketing and Revenue for the Americas, Hypertherm Associates. “At the same time, it’s a valuable addition for larger shops and fabricators, giving them a flexible way to handle prototyping, light production, or specialty jobs alongside their primary cutting systems.”

MMTS attendees who visit booth #1805 can speak directly with applications experts who will be on hand to demonstrate how easy the ProtoMAX is to operate and discuss waterjet solutions for businesses of all sizes. Booth visitors can also explore the products and services offered by Spark & Co., the company’s Canadian distributor. Spark & Co. distributes the complete OMAX portfolio of waterjet cutting technologies, a wide variety of waterjet accessories and consumables, and complementary machining solutions.

About Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs, and software trusted for performance and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide.