What TRUMPF Scientific Lasers does

TRUMPF Scientific Lasers operates as the scientific laser beam source product line within TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, a German family-owned industrial technology group founded in 1923 and headquartered in Ditzingen, Bavaria. The organization develops and manufactures CO2 lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers (TruFiber series), short-pulse and ultrashort-pulse lasers, CNC machine tools (TruLaser, TruBend, TruMatic), power electronics through its TRUMPF Hüttinger subsidiary (Freiburg), and solid-state lasers via HAAS-LASER (Schramberg). The scientific laser category addresses research and high-precision industrial applications, while the broader group also supplies EUV, laser, and plasma solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, including AI chips, via TRUMPF Lasersystems for Semiconductor Manufacturing.

The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales with recurring software subscriptions (Oseon manufacturing control software, TRUMPF Praxis programming software), professional services (Smart View monitoring, Scale NC process optimization), financial services (TRUMPF Financial Services leasing, regulated by BaFin), and aftermarket support. Distribution is anchored by direct enterprise field sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, USA (Farmington), Japan (Yokohama), Switzerland (Zug sales, Grüsch manufacturing), Austria (Linz manufacturing), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific hub), supplemented by the TruShop e-commerce portal for spare parts and tooling. Disclosed preliminary revenue for fiscal year 2025/26 is approximately €4.3 billion with order intake of €4.5 billion (up 7% year-over-year); the USA has overtaken Germany as the largest single market.

Key customer segments include semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, sheet metal processing, aerospace, medical technology, electronics, photovoltaics, and general industrial fabrication. Named enterprise customers include EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, ElringKlinger AG, CLAAS, GEDIA Gebrüder Dingerkus, Feinwerktechnik hago GmbH, S&S Steinhuber, and WWS Metallformen. The company has maintained an extensive R&D investment ratio, held ISO 27001 certification since December 2023 across multiple operating entities, and remains family-controlled by the Leibinger family with no public listing or external institutional ownership.

Name

TRUMPF Scientific Lasers

Legal name

TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

Website

https://trumpf-scientific-lasers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TRUMPF Scientific Lasers is the scientific laser product line of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, a German family-owned manufacturer of laser beam sources, CNC machine tools, power electronics, and manufacturing software serving automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial fabrication customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific and Industrial Laser Systems

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lithography Equipment (DUV/EUV) (HDAHAEAA), Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI), Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Scientific laser systems
• Ultrafast laser sources
• Industrial laser equipment
• CO2 laser technology
• Laser beam sources

Headquarters

HQ city

Ditzingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Machine Tools and Systems: Sale of CNC machine tools including laser cutting machines (TruLaser series), punching machines, bending machines (TruBend series), combined punch-laser machines, and tube cutting machines. Revenue is one-time capital expenditure with potential for aftermarket services.
2. Laser Beam Sources: Sale of CO2 lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, short-pulse and ultrashort pulse lasers for industrial applications including welding, cutting, marking, and microprocessing. Includes laser diodes and pump modules.
3. Power Electronics: Plasma generators, inverters, generators for industrial heating, and microwave amplifiers for various industrial applications.
4. Software Subscriptions and Licenses: Oseon manufacturing control software and TRUMPF Praxis subscription-based programming software for cutting and bending technology.
5. Power Tools: Portable power tools including battery machines, shears, nibblers, panel cutters, deburrers, bevelers for sheet metal processing.
6. Services and Support: Technical customer service, process optimization services (Scale NC), monitoring and analysis (Smart View), and maintenance contracts.
7. Financial Services: Leasing and financing services through TRUMPF Financial Services GmbH for equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TRUMPF Scientific Lasers develops and manufactures high-power scientific and industrial laser beam sources, including CO2 lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, short-pulse and ultrashort-pulse lasers, as well as laser diodes and pump modules. Operating as part of the TRUMPF Group, the business supplies laser technology for industrial welding, cutting, marking, surface processing, microprocessing, and scientific research applications, supported by subsidiaries such as HAAS-LASER (solid-state lasers) and TRUMPF Hüttinger (laser generators).

Product overview

TRUMPF SE + Co. KG is a high-technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of laser technology, machine tools, and manufacturing solutions. The product ecosystem includes: (1) Machines & Systems such as TruLaser Series 3000 (including Bevel Cut Edition), TruLaser Tube 7000 for tube cutting, TruBend Center Series 7000 and Series 3000 for bending, 2D/3D laser cutting machines, and automation solutions; (2) Lasers including beam sources for welding, cutting, marking, surface processing, and microprocessing, plus Scientific Lasers (Wissenschaftslaser) category, and Laser Diodes and Pump Modules; (3) Power Electronics through TRUMPF Hüttinger subsidiary for plasma excitation, inverters, and generators; (4) Software platforms including Oseon for manufacturing control and TRUMPF Praxis for cutting/bending programming; (5) Services including Smart View monitoring and Scale NC optimization. The portfolio is delivered through subsidiaries HAAS-LASER (solid-state lasers) and TRUMPF Hüttinger (laser generators), supporting industries from semiconductor manufacturing to automotive and aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TruFiber: Fiber laser product line for welding applications.
• TruLaser
• TruBend
• TruMatic
• TruStore
• Oseon
• MyTRUMPF
• HAAS-LASER
• TRUMPF Hüttinger

Products and services

• Scientific Lasers (Wissenschaftslaser) Category of laser beam sources including CO2 lasers, fiber lasers, short-pulse lasers, and ultrashort-pulse lasers for industrial and scientific applications such as welding, cutting, marking, surface processing, and microprocessing.
• Laser Diodes and Pump Modules Diode chips, diode bars, fiber-coupled pump modules, and QCW laser stacks used as components for laser system integration in industrial and scientific laser systems.
• TruFiber Fiber Laser Fiber laser for industrial welding applications with strong beam quality and process reliability; used in fuel cell production and other industrial joining applications.
• TruLaser Tube 7000 Laser tube cutting machine with 9 kW laser power and significantly higher productivity for tube manufacturing.
• TruLaser Series 3000 Bevel Cut Edition 2D laser cutting machine with bevel cutting capability, introducing a new angle on laser cutting technology for sheet metal processing.
• TruBend Center Series 7000 Bending machine designed for flexible bending operations with automation capabilities for sheet metal processing.
• TruBend Series 3000 Bending machine series for sheet metal processing applications.
• TruStore Series 3000 Compact Storage system for automated material handling and storage in manufacturing environments.
• Oseon Manufacturing Software Software platform for manufacturing control, coordinating production workflows and process optimization.
• TRUMPF Praxis Subscription-based programming software for cutting and bending technology.
• Power Electronics Welding Solution for EV Power Electronics Welding solution for efficient production of power electronics for electric vehicles, reducing manufacturing costs in hot forming for the automotive industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7% increase in order intake to 4.5 billion euros in FY 2025/26
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mate Precision TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership announced to expand tooling portfolio for sheet metal fabricators worldwide. TRUMPF expands its punching, bending, and sheet metal fabrication tooling portfolio including support for machines from major manufacturers. Mate Precision Technologies continues operating independently under its own brand.
• HAAS-LASER GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolid-state laser development company based in Schramberg, Germany. TRUMPF acquired full ownership and integrated it into the group. Activities began with cw-Laser Lay 506 D and development of industrial multikilowatt continuous-wave solid-state lasers.
• HÜTTINGER (TRUMPF Hüttinger)coreTechnology or IntegrationLaser generator development company based in Freiburg, Germany. TRUMPF acquired majority shares in 1990. Specializes in development of laser generators for industrial applications.
• Sächsische Werkzeug- und Sondermaschinen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer subsidiary established 1992 in new German federal states. Developed waterjet cutting machine presented at EuroBLECH 1992. privatized as daughter company of TRUMPF Group.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mazak Corporation: Major Japanese manufacturer of CNC machine tools including laser processing machines and multi-tasking machining centers. Overlaps with TRUMPF in industrial sheet metal fabrication and high-end manufacturing systems for global manufacturers.
• IPG Photonics: Leading manufacturer of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used in materials processing, automotive, and aerospace. Direct competitor to TRUMPF's TruFiber and solid-state laser sources, with overlapping industrial laser beam source business.
• Coherent Corp. US-based laser technology company spanning CO2, fiber, and ultrafast lasers for industrial, semiconductor, and scientific applications. Competes with TRUMPF's laser sources across cutting, welding, and microprocessing segments, including EUV-related subsystems.
• Amada Co., Ltd. Japanese global leader in sheet metal fabrication machinery, including laser cutting, punching, and bending equipment. Direct competitor to TRUMPF Machine Tools across the same customer segments in automotive, electronics, and general fabrication.
• Bystronic Laser AG: Swiss-based global manufacturer of laser cutting systems and bending machines for sheet metal processing. Direct overlap with TRUMPF's TruLaser and TruBend product lines, serving the same automotive, sheet metal fabrication, and contract manufacturer customers.

Broad incumbents

• Jenoptik AG: German photonics and optoelectronics group with industrial laser, optical systems, and metrology businesses. Overlaps with TRUMPF in laser-based processing optics and photonic components for semiconductor and industrial markets.
• Lumentum Holdings: US photonics company producing laser sources, VCSELs, and optical components for industrial, 3D sensing, and telecom markets. Comparable to TRUMPF in laser diodes/pump modules and photonic subsystems.

Emerging players

• nLIGHT, Inc. US-based semiconductor and industrial laser company producing high-power fiber lasers and semiconductor diodes. Competes with TRUMPF in industrial fiber laser sources and laser diodes/pump modules.
• Han's Laser Technology Industry Group: China's largest laser equipment manufacturer producing laser marking, cutting, welding systems and laser sources. Aggressive in fiber laser pricing competitive with TRUMPF's TruFiber, particularly in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.

Others

• ASML Holding: Dutch monopoly provider of EUV lithography systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. TRUMPF supplies EUV-relevant laser and plasma subsystems upstream to ASML, making ASML a critical customer and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trumpf_group
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TRUMPFGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/TRUMPF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trumpf-scientific-lasers-gmbh-co-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/trumpf_group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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