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ICALEO 2020 Registration Sponsorship Dedicated Interview – TRUMPF Inc.

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Please introduce yourself and what you do at TRUMPF Inc.

David Havrilla, Lead Instructor of Laser Technology.

 

We understand that TRUMPF Inc. is the Registration sponsor this year at ICALEO. How long has TRUMPF Inc. been participating in this conference?

Not exactly sure, but they have been involved at least since we were established in the Detroit area back in 1996, and perhaps earlier via our Connecticut presence.

 

What made you feel so passionate about the event as to sponsor the attendee’s registration cost?

ICALEO is a well-established event with a reputation of attracting outstanding leading edge academic and hands-on laser application experts from around the globe to share their experience and insights. We are hoping that sponsoring the registration costs will allow more individuals to join and learn about laser technology and how it can help overcome challenges, add design value to components (like light weighting or unique features), and improve quality in the manufacturing sector.

 

What are your impressions of the event transitioning to a virtual event this year?

For this particular season, which the world has not experienced in the last century, this was the only and right way to move forward with the event.

 

Can you tell us about the importance of companies like yours attending events like ICALEO?

The event is important on several fronts.  First, to connect with our own team from headquarters, and with academic and industry experts from around the globe.  Second, to gain insights from the latest research and experiences from various experts.  Third, to contribute to the overall knowledge base and growth of industrial laser processing by presenting the latest advancements from TRUMPF’s perspective, and finally, to connect with industry attendees and have a chance to talk with them about their on-going projects, or potential laser applications.

 

Has TRUMPF Inc. been impacted in any other ways due to the pandemic?

Of course, we have instituted all the government mandated protocols, which has required many of our employees to work remotely.  We also saw a significant reduction of orders and service missions during the first couple months of COVID.  These have now returned to normal and even above anticipated levels.

 

Do you anticipate any long-term changes due to COVID-19 that TRUMPF Inc. will make moving forward?

We are evaluating a new paradigm for remote work and also how we might better utilize our office space in lieu of this new reality, even post-COVID.

 

Has the pandemic had any unexpected positive effect on your company?

I would say that the flexibility of remote work, and less geographical constraints for future talent base because of our new posture regarding remote work, are two positive effects.  In addition, many people are saving commute time, fuel costs, have more personal flexibility, etc., and in the end, I believe employees will have greater job satisfaction and we will have reduced turn-over.

 

Is TRUMPF Inc. currently working on anything that you think our readers should know about?

I can only speak for the Training Department.  We have launched a new portfolio of courses for our lasers and systems as of July 1st, and are currently working on several e-Learning courses for customers who are unable to travel.  We will offer the e-Learning courses at 50% off, and also offer the same in-person course at 50% off if the customer takes the same course within a year of completing the e-Learning course.

 

If so, how do you see this shaping our industry going forward?

Greater accessibility to training should lead to quicker and higher levels of competency, leading to higher equipment uptime, greater confidence in utilization of laser material processing lasers and systems, and in the long-term (combined with the on-going reduction of laser prices) should lead to an expansion in the market.

 

Is there anything else you think worth discussing?

Hot topics within the TRUMPF organization at the moment are:

  1. OEM laser advancements: increasing green wavelength laser to higher CW powers, high CW powers for various ultra-short pulse lasers in the TRUMPF portfolio
  2. Sensor technology for part & seam detection with remote welding, weld depth monitoring, advanced monitoring for 3D metal printing
  3. Industry 4.0 topics like Condition Monitoring and OPC-UA interface
  4. SPI Laser product integration into the TRUMPF portfolio

Find out more at https://www.trumpf.com/en_US/

 

This interview was done by the Laser Institute of America as part of a sponsorship package offered at the ICALEO conference. To find out more about how you can sponsor at ICALEO 2021, please visit icaleo.org or reach out to marketing@lia.org.

Laser Institute of America Celebrates its 50th Birthday in Times Square

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The Laser Institute of America (LIA), a professional not-for-profit society for laser education, innovation and commercialization, celebrates its 50th birthday in New York’s Times Square today, ahead of its 37th landmark International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (ICALEO) conference.

In celebration of its 50 years, LIA showed thanks to the support received from industry giants IPG Photonics, Coherent, Han’s Lasers and TRUMPF, at the world-famous Thomson Reuters building in Times Square.

The digital screens displayed a prominent message for the commemorative occasion,

“On its 50th Anniversary, LIA would like to thank Coherent, Han’s Laser, IPG Photonics and TRUMPF for its support.”

Complimenting this message was a bold statement below, previewing the future of LIA and its strategy to shape the future of the photonics industry:

“Defining the next 50 years of photonics – LIA.”

Celebrations Continue at ICALEO with Industry Partners

LIA will address the global photonics materials processing landscape at its 37th annual edition of ICALEO. Laser industry professionals from academic and industrial backgrounds will gather at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL, from October 14-18.

This year will see past presidents, board members and corporate members all in attendance celebrating LIA’s 50th year, with many bringing memorabilia to celebrate the occasion.

“LIA’s 50th birthday is a time for us to reflect on our great achievements and contributions in the growth of this industry over the years. It also marks a time for us to be innovative and pave the way to success together, over the next 50 years,” commented Dr. Nathaniel Quick, Executive Director of LIA.

ICALEO annually draws international crowds of attendees and companies, showcasing and discussing the latest in photonics microprocessing, nanomanufacturing and materials processing. Prominent companies in attendance this year will include Beijing JCZ, Coherent, Edgewave, Han’s Laser, IPG Photonics, SPI Lasers and TRUMPF.

Tickets are on sale until 18 October 2018.

ICALEO will Discuss the Global Laser Materials Processing Market projected to grow to USD $23 Billion by 2025

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The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will examine the photonics materials processing landscape worldwide at its 37th annual edition of the International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (ICALEO). Laser industry professionals from academic and industrial backgrounds will gather this year at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL, October 14-18. ICALEO annually draws crowds of international attendees and companies, to discuss the latest in photonics microprocessing, nanomanufacturing and materials processing.

LIA’s Executive Director, Dr. Nathaniel Quick, opening for last year’s ICALEO conference. LIA and ICALEO 2018 will focus on photonics materials processing and innovation, in line with the major growth in this sector.

Global Laser Materials Processing Market is a Booming Sector

The global photonics market accounted for USD $548.63 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $1344.56 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 10.5% over the forecast period, in Stratistics MRC’s report.  The report quotes Coherent, TRUMPF, IPG Photonics and Han’s Lasers, among the key players in the Photonics market, who will be exhibiting at ICALEO.

The global laser materials processing market is expected to reach USD $23 billion by 2025 according to a report by Grand View Research. Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT Director and Past President of LIA, Reinhart Poprawe, commented on the unique global trends driving growth in the sector:

“Additive manufacturing ie. Laser Powder Bed Fusion and ultrafast laser applications are probably the two biggest drivers in the near future, for growth in the laser materials processing sector – with quantum technology marked as the next real big application and impact to society.”

Laser Institute of America to Focus on Innovations and Photonics Materials Processing

This year’s ICALEO will feature speeches from prominent past presidents and board members on the history and future of the photonics industry and LIA, in celebration of the institutes’ 50th Anniversary.

LIA’s Executive Director, Dr. Nathaniel Quick said,

“This year, our 50th anniversary, we are revisiting the past achievements and developments LIA has brought to the industry and continues to bring, in developing standards, applications, education, safety and our long standing conferences, to the sector. The future is bright for LIA and our focus is on innovation and commercialisation of new technologies”.

As part of LIA’s new direction, ICALEO 2018 will not only focus on academia, but will give additional emphasis to innovations in the growing photonic material processing sector along with the impact its vendors are making in this innovative market segment.  The newly designed vendor showcase will feature thought leadership panels from industry heavy weights IPG Photonics, Coherent, TRUMPF, Han’s Lasers, Edgewave and Beijing JCZ Technology. These panels will accompany industry presentations, a business breakout stream and a vendor networking evening, with invited media partners to cover this milestone week.

The Opening Plenary will feature keynote speakers ranging from Intel Corporation’s Senior Director, Dr. Islam Salama, Luminar Technologies’ Cofounder and former CEO of Open Photonics, Dr. Jason Eichenholz, and Past President of LIA, Dr. Milton Chang.

Registration for ICALEO is open online until October 14, 2018.

LIA Marketing Director Jim Naugle Tours New TRUMPF Factory – Commentary

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Leading up to the Laser Institute of America’s 50th Anniversary in 2018, I decided to visit longtime industry partners around the country to get a firsthand look at innovations within the laser

Trumpf Factory
(Photo by Jim Naugle)

industry. I was impressed with many of our allies; advancements in the additive manufacturing industry, significant leadership shifts and refreshing concepts seemed to be the common narrative.  However, one company took the cake when I visited their 50,000 sq. ft. technology center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Nov. 2017. TRUMPF GmbH, a laser systems manufacturer based in Germany, designed and built this $30 million USD manufacturing facility with the future in mind.

Their state of the art manufacturing and consulting location will educate costumers interested in digitally connected production while showcasing Industry 4.0 Solutions. During my tour of the facility, Jens Kappes, the chief engineer of the Smart Factory, explained that the factory is designed to produce parts using the latest production technologies and strategies.

“TRUMPF Inc. always strives to find new ways to innovate and stay at the forefront of Industry 4.0,” said Kappes. “The TRUMPF Smart Factory is not only a showroom, but also a production site focusing on the entire sheet metal process chain. Every machine is important, but creating an optimized process where everything works together is what we call TruConnect, and critical to an Industry 4.0 facility. The ultimate goal of the Smart Factory is to help our customers introduce digitally connected production solutions into their own facilities. Our Smart Factory intelligently connects the entire sheet metal process chain, and not only improves our own processes but serves as a model for customers to improve their own.”

The organization chose prime real-estate, because according to their website, approximately 40 percent of North America’s sheet metal is processed in the Midwest. This means TRUMPF GmbH

Trumpf Factory
(Photo by Jim Naugle)

can better serve customers in the U.S., which is the company’s second largest market after Germany.

The custom built edifice is unique because its architectural design is directly tied to its day-to-day functionally. They didn’t build this beautiful structure to house production, they built it to monitor, adjust and appreciate production in its entirety. It features a self-supporting steel ceiling covering a 55 meter production hall; skywalks that offer a birds eye view; and a futuristic control room that would make Tony Stark proud.

“It was a pleasure to have Jim visit our facility in Illinois and learn about our technology,” said Tobias Reuther, director of TRUMPF’s Smart Factory. “The relationships we foster and maintain with other organizations are important to us. They’re not only critical to our success, but to driving education and growth within our industry.”

I have visited many of TRUMPF’s facilities around the word and each time I leave, I say to myself, “Wow! That’s how you do it!”

From customer service to production ingenuity; Illinois is no different. It truly represents what the future of manufacturing will be and you can see it working to perfection. It’s a must visit for all manufacturing enthusiasts, laser focused or not.

For more information about TRUMPF visit: https://www.trumpf.com/en_US/

LPW Technology & TRUMPF Team Up to Face Additive Manufacturing Challenges

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The 2017 Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) Workshop in Houston brings together top researchers and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in additive manufacturing. In preparation for this year’s event, Lasers Today takes a closer look at the workshop’s presenters and innovators.

The global market leader in state-of-the-art metal powder solutions, LPW Technology, are now the proud owners of a TRUMPF TruPrint 1000, an innovative metal additive manufacturing machine that produces small metal components through laser melted fusion. TRUMPF is the largest manufacturer of fabricating equipment and industrial lasers in North America, with an increasing focus on growing additive manufacturing needs, as evidenced by the TruPrint series of machines.

TRUMPF’s TruPrint 1000

What TruPrint 1000 Will Do for Additive Manufacturing Research

The TRUMPF TruPrint 1000 is expected to enhance LPW’s already impressive research and development capabilities. The machine will allow for greater novel alloy development, applications testing, the study of powder degradation, optimize processes and lead to new research projects. The TruPrint offers a standardized user interface and software program, covering all aspects of the production process from design to finished part. The TruPrint 1000 includes a 200 W Fiber Laser, capable of processing parts made of stainless steel, aluminum, nickel-based alloys, and bronze, just to name a few.

In simpler terms, the TruPrint 1000 will help LPW and the additive manufacturing community through a streamlined process and unprecedented data collection.  TRUMPF recognizes the growing need for accurate data throughout the additive manufacturing process. When companies, such as LPW Technology are able to harness this data, potential problems can be addressed before the parts go to print. As a result, parts are developed with greater integrity, and at a faster rate.

The addition of the TruPrint 1000 goes hand in hand with LPW’s development of a new metal additive manufacturing lab.  Acquiring new equipment, such as TruPrint 1000, enables LPW to further the development of the PowderLife system. Allowing for the strict control of risk and traceability for parts manufacturers, PowderLife is a combination of software, hardware, support, and testing pioneered by LPW Technology. Between the equipment solutions created by TRUMPF and the systems developed by LPW, valid metal powder control processes that benefit users of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, are closer than ever before. Furthermore, the streamlining and simplification of these processes lay the groundwork for addressing other challenges, such as those posed by medical applications of 3D printed parts.

Solving Challenges within Medical Additive Manufacturing

With stronger processes to synthesize data, as well as systems in place to control risk and traceability, the future for medical additive manufacturing applications is bright.

Laser Metal Fusion, sometimes referred to as Selective Laser Melting,  is a preferred additive manufacturing method for parts intended for medical use. The method allows for complex features, with nearly unlimited design capabilities. Parts created using laser metal fusion are typically low-weight, stabilized, and inexpensive, making them excellent candidates for artificial hips, and other implants.

The TruPrint 1000 gives the flexibility and feasibility for elaborate parts to go into production quickly and cost-effectively, through its laser metal fusion capabilities. The time from design to prototype is fractionalized, giving greater opportunities for research of medical applications.

Learning More at LAM 2017

Representatives from LPW Technology and TRUMPF will be presenting at LAM 2017. Be sure to catch Nathan Kistler of LPW discussing “Characterizing and Managing Metal Powders in AM Service” as part of the Materials for Additive Manufacturing Session. Frank Geyer of TRUMPF will present “Metal Powder Based AM- New Applications” as part of the final of two Additive Manufacturing Applications sessions. Plan your visit to LAM with the advance program here.  

Want to learn more about the recent developments within the world of additive manufacturing? Registration is still open! For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.lia.org/conferences/lam.