PRODUCT REVIEWS
Punching and laser welding innovations
At EuroBLECH 2026( 20-23 October 2026) in Hanover, TRUMPF will be presenting the new generation of its punching machine, the TruPunch 5000, on stands B70 / B94 in Hall 11. It has focused on improving the machine’ s reliability, productivity and user-friendliness.
“ We are seeing a growing demand for punched sheet metal parts, particularly in the energy and electronics industries which are currently among the fastest-growing sectors. With the new TruPunch 5000, we’ re helping our customers to produce high volumes cost-effectively and automatically,” said Michael Steimle, a product manager at TRUMPF.
The new machine control system, the integrated“ Vision Equipment Pro” camera system and a second monitor aim to ensure greater transparency in production. The new machine control system transmits the machine’ s process and status data to TRUMPF’ s“ Smart View” digital service. Machine operators can view this information on a dashboard from any location and take early corrective action to prevent impending downtime.
“ In addition, up to ten integrated cameras capture the machine’ s work area. Production staff can access these images at any time and from any location, for example at the set-up station. A second screen can display production-related information, such as camera images of the machines or data from our Oseon software. In the future, machine updates can also be installed without a service technician on-site,” added TRUMPF.
Looking ahead, the company plans to offer the“ Remote Operation Support” service for the TruPunch 5000 as well. This will allow TRUMPF to troubleshoot the machine remotely at a customer’ s site.“ This enables our customers, for example, to run production overnight without the need for on-site personnel,” added Steimle.
AI-based automation and flexible innovation
With the new machine control system, TRUMPF is laying the foundation for flexible and future-proof automation in the TruPunch 5000. At EuroBLECH, for the first time, the company will be showcasing an AI-supported solution for the automated sorting of small parts. The intelligent cameras detect the position of the parts, enabling a robot to pick them up and sort them without any programming effort. This is designed to reduce downtime and increase manufacturing productivity.
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The new TruPunch 5000 punching machine is specifically designed for use in the smart factory.
With the new TruPunch 5000, TRUMPF has also significantly simplified operation. An improved safety concept shortens the operator’ s walking distances and reduces downtime. TRUMPF has also made tool set-up more user-friendly. The new“ ToolMaster Linear” tool changer features an additional display based at the set-up station. Operators can view all necessary tool information there and set up tools more quickly and safely, TRUMPF told ISMR.
The new machine provides companies with comprehensive information on machine status and the manufacturing process.
The new TruPunch 5000 offers 22 metric tons of punching force and processes sheetmetal of up to 8mm thick at a rate of up to 1,600 strokes per minute. In addition to punching, it also performs complex forming operations such as embossing and drawing.
“ The open machine frame allows for high flexibility with different component sizes and easy access to the machine, even in highly automated systems. The active die on the TruPunch 5000 enables high-quality, lowscratch surfaces, greater forming heights and higher process reliability for demanding punching and forming applications. The TruPunch 5000 is suitable for small-batch manufacturers and high-volume producers. Typical applications range from control cabinet construction and components for data centres to intricate trim and functional parts,” TRUMPF explained.
At EuroBLECH, TRUMPF will be showcasing the TruPunch 5000 as part of a directly interlinked manufacturing system. The“ SheetMaster” automation system places the punched parts onto a buffer conveyor belt. This belt automatically transports them to the TruBend Center bending cell, where a manipulator picks them up and bends them. The TRUMPF solution aims to keep the material flow flexible. Users can, for instance, also return the components to the warehouse or transfer them to a mobile robot for further transport.
“ With our directly interlinked system, the user can individually define the optimal material flow for each part and fully leverage the machines’ productivity. This flexibility is unique in the sheet metal fabrication market to date,” TRUMPF explained.
AI-powered laser welding cell
A shortage of skilled workers, frequently changing components and limited production space pose challenges for many manufacturing companies. At EuroBLECH 2026, TRUMPF will also be introducing the new TruLaser Weld 3000, a compact robotic laser welding cell that can be programmed significantly faster using AI while, said the company, requiring very little space.
“ The TruLaser Weld 3000 provides competitive advantages, particularly for
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