FACE TO FACE
TRUMPF ’ s Smart Factory at Ditzingen , Germany .
FACING THE FUTURE
ISMR flew to Germany to discover the latest artificial intelligence ( AI ) developments from sheet metal specialist , TRUMPF , and visit its INTECH exhibition held from 9-12 April 2024 .
“ TRUMPF launched its new AI-based software , iAssist , and Runability Guide at its INTECH exhibition in Ditzingen , Germany , which attracted 2,607 visitors from 42 countries .”
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in machine tools and laser technology . It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consultancy , platform products and software . It is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and industrial lasers .
In 2022 / 23 , the company employed some 18,400 people and generated sales of about 5.4 billion euros . With over 80 companies , the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America , South America and Asia . The company has production facilities in Germany ; France ; the United Kingdom ; Italy ; Austria ; Switzerland ; Poland ; the Czech Republic ; the United States ; Mexico and China .
ISMR flew to Germany to discover the latest artificial intelligence ( AI ) developments from TRUMPF and visit its INTECH exhibition , which was held from 9-12 April 2024 . It toured TRUMPF ’ s huge headquarters in Ditzingen , with award-winning industrial architecture , that houses its production , a collection of modern art and a well-equipped education centre .
Stephan Mayer , CEO , Machine Tools , TRUMPF .
An eye on AI
TRUMPF is continuing to expand its activities in artificial intelligence ( AI ). Berthold Schmidt , Member of the Managing Board , Chief Technology Officer , TRUMPF , commented : “ In five years ’ time , we want to be the leading user and leading provider of AI solutions in our industry . By then , there should no longer be a job at TRUMPF that does not have some connection to AI .”
The company will strengthen and coordinate its activities in the future with a new competence centre to make internal processes even more efficient with the help of AI . TRUMPF recognises AI ’ s potential for increasing productivity in , for example , software development and administrative areas . It also wants to bring more AI innovations to the market for its customers in the machine tool , laser technology and electronics sectors .
Stephan Mayer ( CEO , Machine Tools , TRUMPF ) explained : “ Digitalisation and AI go hand-in-hand . As a leading provider of networked manufacturing , TRUMPF is also able to secure a market-leading position when it comes to AI . For our customers , this means productivity and efficiency gains along the entire sheet metal process chain , regardless of the size of the company .”
“ AI is strategically highly relevant for TRUMPF . Analysing sensor data with the help of AI algorithms enables better solutions for our customers ,” added Hagen Zimer ( CEO , Laser Technology , TRUMPF ) during the AI panel discussion at INTECH .
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