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With the‘ Material Flow Kit’, TRUMPF customers can have their material transported automatically through production.
production. Changes to the route plan( if, for example, a machine changes location) can be carried out by customers using included software.
Intelligent control
When commissioning the system, a SAFELOG service technician guides the mobile robot through the factory, for example with a tablet. During this process, the vehicle scans the environment with its built-in sensors and creates a virtual map of the factory. The technician then creates the route with its associated process steps at each individual station such as bending, punching and lasercutting in the software tool. In the final step, the web application seamlessly sends the transport order to the vehicle. This allows the mobile robot to navigate autonomously and safely through the production process.
The Material Flow Kit is suitable for companies that wish to digitalise their production in stages.
“ Once companies have gained initial experience with the Material Flow Kit, we recommend introducing TRUMPF software, Oseon. This allows them to synchronize the material flow with the production plan. This way, the material always automatically goes to where it is needed without disruptions and paperwork,” added Frei.
This partnership also enables TRUMPF customers to use SAFELOG’ s other robot solutions for their smart factory.
visits to be handled more quickly, because our experts can get an overview of the fault in advance. We are retrofitting the service to all available machines already in the field with customers, free of charge,” TRUMPF told ISMR.
TRUMPF presented the solution at INTECH as part of its‘ Service and Software Experience’, an extensive package of different services and digital products.
Service is a central component of the TRUMPF corporate strategy, with a globally networked and digital service structure and over 2,000 service technicians worldwide. With the additional“ Remote Control” service, TRUMPF can, for example, control users’ machines remotely. This enables companies to keep their machines running overnight without employing additional staff. With condition monitoring, TRUMPF uses the machine’ s status data to detect impending faults in advance to proactively inform its customers about necessary measures.
Productivity on punch laser machine
At INTECH, TRUMPF also outlined a new way for companies to further automate their punching and laser cutting processes. It connected its punch laser machine, TruMatic 5000, to an automated storage system from STOPA.
“ This allows the machine to work independently for 24 hours without the need for personnel to be present. The set-up enables companies to increase productivity and relieve the burden on employees. In addition to the automatic material feed, the machine with the STOPA storage system is also able to independently change material and send finished parts back to the storage tower. Normally, these processes would need to be carried out by an employee using a forklift truck,” explained TRUMPF.
“ The combination of our highly productive punch-laser machine TruMatic 5000 and the
STOPA storage system helps companies to expand their factory into a smart factory. The solution not only manufactures parts highly productively, but also independently takes care of the upstream and downstream work steps. This reduces less-productive times and increases our customers competitiveness,” added TRUMPF product manager, Thomas Conzelmann.
The solution also helps to improve the flow of materials in production. Linked to TRUMPF Oseon software, the TruMatic 5000 knows which material it needs for the next job— and feeds it in independently. This means that the production system can continue to work seamlessly when a job is finished.
TRUMPF presented the TruMatic 5000 for the first time at the Blechexpo trade fair( Stuttgart, Germany) in 2023. Companies can use the machine to cut, punch and form parts. With its 6kW laser, it is suitable for a wide range of parts. It also features a ToolMaster for automated tool changes and a Sheet Master, which ensures the flow of material between the machine and the warehouse.
In conclusion
INTECH attracted more than 2000 international visitors( customers, VIPs and press) to TRUMPF’ s Ditzingen headquarters from 1-4 April 2025. The exhibition featured a range of machinery and technology demonstrations, along with presentations and debates.
There will be further AI-related launches from the sheet metal specialist in the future as AI plays a key role in TRUMPF’ s future strategy. The technology, concluded TRUMPF, enables its customers to operate machinery at high uptimes and maximum OEE, unlocking greater productivity and competitiveness in industrial manufacturing. n
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With the automated STOPA storage system, the TruMatic 5000 can work independently for up to two days.
Transparent machine data
TRUMPF also showcased an extension to its digital ecosystem that makes it easier for companies to evaluate their production data. The‘ Smart View’ service provides a clear overview of all information on machine status including availability, service life and downtime.
“ This provides users with an even better way to optimise their production based on data. From INTECH onwards, we will also be equipping a large proportion of our machines from the factory with the new function. The shared data also enables service technician
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