Switzerland-headquartered
Oerlikon, a global leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, has strengthened its collaboration with the newly formed
Trumpf Additive Manufacturing division by formalising a strategic partnership and expanding its metal 3-D printing capabilities with the installation of three additional Trumpf TruPrint 5000 systems at its Huntersville, North Carolina site in the USA.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two companies, following Trumpf’s decision to carve out its AM business as a standalone entity. The partnership was formalised by Mike Tobin, general manager of Oerlikon AM, and Dan Haller, head of commercial, alongside Matthias Himmelsbach, former head of AM at Trumpf and future CEO of the new entity.
Mike Tobin, Oerlikon general manager of AM in the USA, said: “Our goal is to advance AM capabilities toward the reliability and production readiness of traditional manufacturing technologies, while fully leveraging the advantages that metal 3-D printing offers.”
Oerlikon now operates six TruPrint 5000 machines at its Huntersville facility, making it the site with the highest number of these machines globally. The company’s total fleet of metal 3-D printers has grown to 26, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of advanced AM solutions. The TruPrint 5000 systems are ideally suited for demanding applications in the defence, aerospace, and semiconductor sectors, including suppressors, heat exchangers, and cold plates.
The partnership will also see Oerlikon and Trumpf collaborate on the next generation of Trumpf metal AM printers, which are expected to be announced later this year. The investment underscores Oerlikon’s commitment to driving innovation and delivering high-performance components through cutting-edge AM technologies.