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TRUMPF

HardwareDitzingen, GermanyFounded 1923· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

TRUMPF manufactures machine tools, laser technology, and electronics for industrial manufacturing and semiconductor production.

CEO / Founder
Prof. Dr. phil. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller
Team Size
10000+
Stage
Established
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Debt
Key Investors
Leibinger family

Technology & Products

Key Products

TRUMPF offers manufacturing solutions in machine tools, laser technology, electronics, and medical technology. Their portfolio includes machines and systems, lasers, power electronics, power tools, Smart Factory solutions, software, and services for digitally connected production.

Technological Advantage

Expertise in both laser technology and machine tool design, combined with a leadership position in Industry 4.0.

Patent position

TRUMPF filed 101 patent families in 2022–2024, and its filings rose 53% from 66 in 2019–2021, while tracked AM filings in the same patent offices fell 16%. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
101 families filed 2022–2024, 66 in 2019–2021 (+53%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -16%
Process mix, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Powder bed fusion 88% → 87%Directed energy deposition 16% → 16%
Focus, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Materials 97% → 94%Equipment 94% → 92%
Filed in
WO 37%EP 35%US 28%CN 22%JP 1%

218 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

High-quality, innovative machine tools and laser solutions for efficient and precise industrial manufacturing.

How They Differentiate

TRUMPF differentiates itself with a broad portfolio of machine tools and industrial lasers, plus power electronics and EUV light-source collaboration for semiconductors.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers, particularly in metal processing and additive manufacturing

Industry Verticals

Automotive, Aerospace, Medical technology, Electronics, Sheet metal fabrication

Competitors

Amada, Bystronic, LVD, Ermak, FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, Domino Printing Sciences, Salvagnini, Telesis Technologies.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Preliminary FY 2025/26 sales €4.34 billion (prior year €4.33B); order intake €4.5 billion (+7%); 16,960 employees as of 2026-06-30

Major Milestones

Founded in 1923, Expansion into laser technology in the 1970s, Sold Additive Manufacturing (LPBF/DED) business to LEO III/DUBAG (2025); rebranded ATLIX, Signed agreement to acquire Mate Precision Technologies (July 2026), FY 2025/26 recovery: order intake +7% to €4.5B; U.S. largest single market

Notable Customers

TRUMPF serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and medical technology.

https://www.trumpf.com

Recent coverage of TRUMPF

Official records

Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.

  • [C] ISO_9001 · claimed
  • [C] Formnext 2025 · exhibitor

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
281
Granted
58
Families
218

Leading domains: process (278), equipment (262), material (262)

Filings by year: 2024: 23 · 2023: 36 · 2022: 60 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 49 · 2019: 11

  1. METHOD FOR MOVING A CONTINUOUS ENERGY BEAM, AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE2022018146 · WO
  2. METHOD AND PLANNING DEVICE FOR PLANNING A LOCALLY SELECTIVE IRRADIATION OF A WORKING REGION WITH AT LEAST ONE ENERGY BEAM, AND METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR THE ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS FROM A POWDER MATERIAL20250312851 · US
  3. MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF A COMPONENT FROM A POWDER MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPECIFIC INTENSITY PROFILE OF AN ENERGY BEAM2022018148 · WO
  4. Planning device and method for planning localized selective irradiation of machining region with energy beam, and manufacturing device and method for additive manufacturing of component from powder material121398920 · CN
  5. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LASER BUILD-UP WELDING WITH VARIABLE LAYER THICKNESS4747036 · EP

Funding rounds

  • Debt€300.0M2023Lead: Undisclosed · Source: Clearwater Corporate Finance
  • Debt€500.0M2022-03Lead: Landesbank Baden-Württemberg · Source: TRUMPF Press Release
  • Debt€50.0M2022-02Lead: European Investment Bank · Source: European Investment Bank Press Release

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • TruPrint 3000

    1 systems · Not disclosed

    Buyer: Laser Additive Solutions · Supplier: TRUMPF
  • TruPrint 2000

    1 systems · Not disclosed

    Buyer: Smithstown Light Engineering · Supplier: TRUMPF
  • TruPrint 3000

    1 systems · Not disclosed

    Buyer: Manufacturing Technology Centre · Supplier: TRUMPF
All equipment activity

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

TRUMPF occupies a distinctive position in additive manufacturing as one of the few large, established machine tool builders that also develops its own laser-based 3D printing systems. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Ditzingen, Germany, the company brings deep experience in laser technology and precision machine design to the metal AM market, specifically laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB). Its long history in conventional manufacturing gives it credibility with industrial buyers who are cautious about adopting additive processes.

The company's core AM offering centers on metal PBF-LB systems, leveraging its in-house laser sources and decades of optics know-how. Beyond printers, TRUMPF provides software, smart factory solutions, and services for digitally connected production, positioning its AM equipment within a broader Industry 4.0 ecosystem. This integration of hardware, software, and automation is a key differentiator from pure-play AM vendors.

TRUMPF serves industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical technology, electronics, and sheet metal fabrication. Its customer base includes large OEMs and tier-1 suppliers who require reliable, production-grade metal parts. The company's annual sales of approximately 4.2 billion euros (FY 2021/22) and team of over 10,000 employees reflect its scale and resources, which it can dedicate to R&D and customer support in additive manufacturing.

The company's primary competitive risk is that its AM business remains a small fraction of its overall revenue, which is dominated by traditional machine tools and lasers. Competitors such as Amada, Bystronic, and Salvagnini do not offer metal AM, while dedicated AM rivals like EOS and SLM Solutions focus exclusively on additive. TRUMPF's advantage lies in its ability to offer hybrid solutions that combine subtractive and additive processes, but it must continue to invest in AM-specific innovation to maintain relevance as the market matures.