Trumpf successfully integrates 3D printing technology into mechanical engineering and uses it for sustainable production.
The application of 3D printing extends across various industries, including dental, medical technology, tool and mold making, and aerospace, with Trumpf introducing a new 3D printing system, the TruPrint 2000.
Trumpf's expertise in mechanical engineering and laser technology ensures precise and repeatable results, making 3D printing highly attractive for industrial use.
Trumpf Revolutionizes Mechanical Engineering with 3D Printing Technology.
In a groundbreaking development in mechanical engineering, the renowned company Trumpf has successfully integrated additive manufacturing technology into its production processes. Trumpf doesn't just use 3D printers for the fabrication of components; it also employs them in its own sustainable production.
A remarkable example of this is the production of engine coolers used in the cutting units of the TruLaser 5030. This method enables cost reduction and an astonishing 83 percent decrease in the carbon footprint per manufactured part compared to traditional production.
Richard Bannmüller, the CEO of Trumpf Laser and System Technology, emphasizes the advantages of this approach and highlights that Trumpf's 3D printers operate around the clock, seven days a week.
The application of 3D printing spans across various industries, including the dental sector, medical technology, tool and mold making, and aerospace. Particularly in the dental field, where Trumpf is a technology and market leader, the company is introducing a new 3D printing system, the TruPrint 2000. With a powerful laser of up to 500 watts and a square build plate, this system is ideal for mass-producing dental prosthetics.
In the aerospace sector, additive manufacturing has become indispensable. Customers like Airbus use 3D printing technology to manufacture components for passenger planes and helicopters. These parts are lightweight yet extremely sturdy and meet the stringent quality standards of the aviation industry.
Furthermore, tool and mold making also benefit from the possibilities of 3D printing. Designers can rethink the design of components, making previously unfeasible geometries, such as internal cooling channels for tools, a reality.
It's not just the aerospace sector reaping the benefits of additive manufacturing; other industries, such as the production of bicycle parts, are also recognizing the potential of 3D printing. Manufacturers can use this technology to cost-effectively produce parts from materials like titanium.
With decades of experience in mechanical engineering and laser development, Trumpf brings valuable expertise to additive manufacturing. Trumpf's robust systems provide precise and repeatable results, making them particularly suitable for industrial applications. Trumpf's laser sources, along with their optics and sensors, play a crucial role in the efficient utilization of 3D printing.
