2023-10-27 10:13:24
Trumpf is launching the TruPrint 2000 at Formnext, a new model 3D metal printer intended for series production. Because customers are asking for it, the machine builder is abandoning the typical round construction plate for this model and switching to a square model. This offers 30% more space for parts.
Richard Bannmüller, CEO of Trumpf Laser and System Technology, announced this in an online press conference in the run-up to the AM trade fair Formnext in Frankfurt. The TruPrint 2000 has been developed for series production. Specifically, Bannmüller mentioned the dental industry – where Trumpf says it is the market leader – but also the stamping and mold industry as well as the general manufacturing industry are markets that Trumpf is targeting with the new metal printer.
30% more space
A striking detail of the new machine is that Trumpf is moving away from the round construction platform that has hitherto been seen on the three current types. Richard Bannmüller says that it is mainly customers who ask for a square platform. A square build plate offers more space for parts, regarding 30%. In addition, it has specific advantages for certain geometries. When asked, Bannmüller said that Trumpf is considering also equipping future new models with a square construction platform. The TruPrint 2000 is available on the market with a single 300W, 500W laser or a double laser. The multilaser version achieves up to 80% more productivity than the standard single laser version. The spot size is variable: 55 or 80 µm, depending on whether you want finer details or faster production. The spot size of 80 µm allows build jobs to be easily transferred from a TruPrint 1000 or 3000 to the new Truprint 2000 or vice versa. The main driver for the development of the TruPrint 2000 is to reduce the cost per printed part.
Trumpf sticks to series production with AM
Bannmüller and Tobias Brune, head of the Additive Manufacturing Business Unit, reiterated the message that Trumpf sees 3D metal printing breaking through as a means of production in several industry segments. In general mechanical engineering, this will initially mainly be in applications involving cooling and heat exchangers; in the aviation industry, especially for lightweight constructions and integration of multiple parts into one whole, and in the medical and dental industry, especially for personalizing implants and rapid availability. Richard Bannmüler: “If the doctor or dentist takes a photo of the damage to the tooth, he can in principle make an impression the next morning that will limit the pain for the patient.” This is exactly why the stability and reliability of the process is so important to Trumpf. Trumpf wants to expand its leading position in the dental industry to other sectors.
Germany and Italy lead the way
In Europe, Germany and Italy are currently the largest markets for Trumpf; In the US, the group is active in space, among other things. The network of 90 branches spread around the world ensures that Trumpf can also respond to the demand for additive manufacturing in other countries. Richard Bannmüller once once more emphasized that additive manufacturing is struggling when you try to replace milling and turning. “But as soon as you integrate two functions or more into one part, you already have a major advantage in terms of manufacturability, functionality and costs.” According to him, additive manufacturing has become an indispensable part of the aviation industry. Trumpf recently announced that it is supplying AM technology to Airbus Helicopters.
Lunar lander from the Trumpf printer
In the US, Trumpf is also involved in the development of the new lunar lander by Agile in Colorado. The American company 3D prints the thrusters that slow down the module when landing on the moon. This application mainly involves fast design iterations because Agile engineers can test the printed drives directly in their own test factory. The 3D metal printers also run 24/7 in Trumpf’s own factory for parts for the laser cutting machines.
Automation
Tobias Brune says that the activities of Trump card focus on industrial series production with additive manufacturing. Automation is one of the key concepts. Software to monitor the process is the basis for this. Trumpf supports customers with application development. Tobias Brune: “The fact that we can develop use cases for all kinds of industries is because we really focus on costs, apart from the fact that some companies focus on having I don’t know the largest book plate, and so on and so forth. We focus on cost per part. We use this to generate use cases for all kinds of sectors.”
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