Trumpf Opens Micro-Processing Lab
Trumpf has opened a new laser micro-machining applications laboratory at its headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut.

UV Laser Marks Plastics and Glass
The TruMark 6350 laser from Trumpf works at a wavelength of 355 nm in the UV range and provides a marking field size of 80 × 80 mm.

Programmable Focusing Optics Unit Designed for Scanner Welding
Trumpf’s PFO 3D programmable focusing optics unit is designed for scanner welding, cutting and drilling.

A Technology Sampling from FABTECH 2012
Here are a few technologies spotted at the 2012 edition of Fabtech, the annual metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.

Trumpf Showcases Laser-Marking Technology
In Booth N-6223, Trumpf Inc. is displaying the latest advancements in laser marking, a versatile and rapidly growing segment of the laser market.

Some Laser Marking Basics
The proper marking method that should be used depends on the workpiece material and the quality requirements.

Laser Marking Basics
Learn about the various marking processes that lasers can perform.

A Bird’s-Eye View
Different shops serving different industries often have more in common than one might think.

Lights-Out Lasers Lend Production Speed, Capacity
An automated laser cell with the flexibility to run a variety of different jobs helped this shop increase its lights-out capacity and cope with shortening lead times.

Laser Cutting System Features Small Footprint
According to the company, the TruLaser 1030 laser cutting system combines a rugged drive system and machine construction with a TruCoax 2 kW diffusion-cooled RF laser resonator to provide a productive laser cutting system in a small footprint.

Trumpf Buys SPI Lasers
 Machine tool and laser manufacturer Trumpf has assumed control of SPI Lasers, a designer and manufacturer of optical fiber-based lasers for material processing applications. The bid became effective after SPI shareholders approved the sale of more than 90 percent of the companies shares to Trumpf. The company says SPI’s broad product range will complement its product portfolio, and it plans to maintain and expand the merchant laser sales channel established by SPI.

Press Brakes Feature Visual Setup And Positioning
 The TruBend Series 5000 precision press brakes from Trumpf features enhancements to improve productivity and efficiency in bending. These improvements include a new visual setup and positioning aid and a new mobile control. A large number of LED lights positioned in 1-mm increments are integrated into the cover o

Trumpf Opens New Laser Factory
 Trumpf recently celebrated the grand opening of its Laser Innovation & Technical Excellence (LITE) building, a new research and manufacturing facility that will be used to develop new lasers and expand production of laser resonators. The high-tech facility adds 86,000 square feet to the existing Trumpf campus.

Trumpf Opens New Laser Factory(2)
 Trumpf recently celebrated the grand opening of its Laser Innovation & Technical Excellence (LITE) building, a new research and manufacturing facility that will be used to develop new lasers and expand production of laser resonators. The high-tech facility adds 86,000 square feet to the existing Trumpf campus.

Software For Fabricating Equipment

Produce Burr-Free Parts Without Separate Deburring Stage

Back To Kansas
This manufacturer took a hard look at the compromises it was making to outsource machining and decided the costs were too high. Therefore, the company abandoned its old facility, built a bigger one, bought new CNC machine tools and brought its machining back in-house.

High Speed Laser Marker Provides Pulse-To-Pulse Stability

Reduce Welding Cycles With Solid-State Pulse Laser

Punching Machine For New Sheet Metal Processors

Addition To Press Brake Series

6,000-W Laser Increases Cutting Speeds

Lightweight Nibbler

High-Speed Laser Cutting Machine

Breaking The CAM Logjam
A manufacturer of metal stampings bridges the gap between generations of hardware and software.

Direct Part Marking Enhances Product Traceability
The ability to mark workpieces is an important service that many job shops and product manufacturers must offer their customers. Marking allows parts to be identified and traced to their origin.