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Are you curious about how to prepare your production for the challenges posed by the networked future? We know that there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. This is why we are optimizing those process steps that hold the most networking potential for your production. You can find out how exactly this works in our Smart Factory potential check – simply use the green button to choose the process step that is of particular interest to you, pinpoint optimization potential and hear opinions from customers that are in the same position. Find out the most direct way to increase your level of networking in just two clicks. Get started now!
No matter whether you are already making great strides into the networked future of your company or you are just starting out – the aim is clear: to be able to deal with continuously increasing complexity and falling lot sizes in sheet metal processing. With a strong, qualified partner by your side, it is easier for you to move forward on this path. No matter whether you are a pioneer or a novice – we will support you. With our innovative TruConnect range of solutions, you can realize your Smart Factory step by step. No two paths are the same here because TruConnect combines individual components for you in order to create customized solutions.
80 %
of the processing time
is taken up by indirect processes. It is here that the greatest processing time optimization potential can be found.
Is taken up by indirect processes – it is here that the greatest optimization potential can be found.
50 %
of all orders
of all orders have a lot size of four or fewer parts, according to the industry average.
Have a lot size of four or fewer parts as the industry average.
1 %
typical ratio
of the processing time to the throughput time – in a non-digitally-networked production environment
Of the processing time to the throughput time – in a non-digitally-networked production environment.
What is Industry 4.0?
The world of work is changing toward digitization
We are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution – the digital transformation. It is fundamentally changing our life, world of work, and even sheet metal processing. New networking solutions that provide enormous optimization potential are being created daily. They combine different components within a production facility and beyond. The factory of the future optimizes procedures for the long term and drastically shortens processes. What path will you take into the world of networked production?
The trend is toward small lot sizes
Increasing individualization is changing industry. Large lot sizes are a thing of the past. Today, variance is increasing and lot sizes are decreasing, resulting in numerous different orders with small quantities. However, the outlay for the upstream and downstream working steps remains the same in many companies. In fact, indirect processes make up around 80% of the production time. This is where the highest potential for optimization can be found. Our TruConnect range of solutions can help you to optimize indirect processes. This means that you are optimally equipped for Industry 4.0.
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What is a Smart Factory?
In the Internet of Things (IoT), everything communicates with everything. The world of production also benefits from this, because without networking of the individual components, cost-efficient production becomes more and more difficult. The reason: Falling lot sizes and increasing order complexity fundamentally alter the demands on production companies. In a Smart Factory, production is networked intelligently and thus your processes are drastically optimized. This gives you lots of freedom - you see more, know more and get the most out of your production system. With TruConnect, you can gain a modular range of solutions for concrete implementation of Industry 4.0. Prepare your production system for new market requirements with this concept. Take command!
Tailored solutions for your networked production
FBT Feinblechtechnik customer story
Productivity up, fixed costs down – the job shop, FBT Feinblechtechnik, from Brandenburg, Germany, dared to enter into networked production and was advised by TruConnect experts in this process – their courage has paid off.
It pays to be prepared – Knoll Maschinenbau purposefully started planning for the networked future early and exploited all opportunities to have enough storage capacity and to optimize the material flow for future requirements.
The Chinese sheet metal fabricator, SNBC, is making a virtue of necessity and, after a large order, is expanding its production into a fully automated Smart Factory with TRUMPF's help – in record time, with record results.
Adapt gradually – take advantage of our consulting!
We will accompany you on your path into the networked future What potential does networking have for you? What does your path to networked production look like? No matter whether you just want to get started, gradually adapt, or want to network completely – with our consultancy service, you can find the ideal solution for every situation.
You want to pave the way for the networked future?
But you are not sure where you are today and how exactly you should start? Answer the questions below and quickly discover the potential of networking for your manufacturing and what your steps toward the digital future can look like.
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Challenge – lot size of 1
No customer is the same, but they all have something in common – lot sizes are getting smaller. Increasingly short delivery times are also required. With the help of TruConnect consultation, even lot sizes of 1 are profitable. We will demonstrate this to you here.
Networking machines with one another Everything flows smoothly – machines and components communicate with each other via sensors and codes. Software solutions collect this data and optimize your processes.
Fully networked already – experience our demo factory in Chicago
Moving away from theory and toward practice – take a look at the first fully networked Smart Factory! As an Industry 4.0 pioneer, TRUMPF opened a new technology center in Chicago in September 2017. The factory demonstrates the intelligent interaction of people, machines, automation, and software.
From the customer inquiry to the delivery of the produced part – with the modular software solutions from TRUMPF, you can optimize your entire production process.
Lay the foundation for an efficient flow of materials with our physical networking solutions. In doing so, you are optimally equipped for a successful and profitable future.
Our software portfolio enables you to come to grips with the entire production process, reduce costs, and maximize cost-effectiveness, even when producing small quantities.
TRUMPF Services works as your partner to support you with solutions and service packages tailored to your needs, so that your production is always optimized.