Trumpf Opens New Smart Factory, Expands Initiatives to Grow the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

Trumpf officially opened a new smart factory at the headquarters of its billion-dollar North American subsidiary, Trumpf Inc., in Farmington, CT. The facility expands local production of machine tools and demonstrates advanced manufacturing capabilities.  Following a May 20 ribbon-cutting ceremony, the factory now is operational and uses Trumpf fabricating equipment to produce sheet metal parts for its U.S.-manufactured machinery. 

Says Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO and owner of the Trumpf Group: “I am pleased to see this $40 million investment in Connecticut come to fruition, but this is just the beginning. Trumpf will continue to stand for such dedication to innovation, technology and growth in North America in the years to come.” 

“The future demands smarter, more connected and more competitive manufacturing,” adds Trumpf Inc. President and CEO Lutz Labisch. “Now is the time for manufacturers to elevate their production methods and further develop their workforce. The smart factory reaffirms our partnerships with manufacturers to meet their growing needs to streamline and accelerate production while enhancing process adaptability and product quality.” 

The smart factory adds 55,800 sq. ft. of production space to enable cutting, bending and welding of thousands of different parts, showcasing real-life applications of automated and connected manufacturing. “The Farmington smart factory provides a blueprint that enables manufacturers to reshore production and remain cost-competitive while adapting to changing needs, overcoming skilled labor shortages, and meeting strict safety standards,” says Trumpf Inc. executive vice president Burke Doar. “Trumpf already has partnered with companies to build more than 300 smart factories in different sizes and configurations over the last couple of years and we expect this trend to continue.”