Part of a multi-year localization project, TRUMPF Inc.'s new Smart Factory adds 55,800 sq. ft. to its production building in Farmington, CT.
The Smart Factory is equipped with TRUMPF sheet metal fabrication equipment, connected to storage and material handling systems and a fully automated paint line.
TRUMPF's new Smart Factory inspires visitors with a closeup look at high-tech connected and automated production technology. Advanced manufacturing and training opportunities bring more than 4,000 people to the Farmington, CT, facility each year.
A grand opening ceremony to open its newest Smart Factory was held by TRUMPF and featured a speech by TRUMPF Group CEO Dr. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller.
TRUMPF has officially opened a new Smart Factory that expands local production of machine tools and demonstrates advanced manufacturing capabilities in Farmington, CT, the headquarters of its billion-dollar North American subsidiary, TRUMPF Inc. After a May 20 ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Smart Factory is operational and uses high-tech TRUMPF fabricating equipment to produce sheet metal parts for its U.S.-manufactured TRUMPF machinery. Manufacturers can visit the facility to investigate applications of the automation, connectivity and data-driven production.
"The new facility is a clear reflection of our commitment to our U.S. customers and our deep appreciation for their business," said 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."
Lutz Labisch, President and CEO, TRUMPF Inc., said: "The future demands smarter, more connected and more competitive manufacturing. Now is the time for manufacturers to elevate their production methods and further develop their workforce. That is what TRUMPF is doing here in Connecticut and what we are assisting companies throughout North America to do as well by providing enabling manufacturing technology and services. 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 for TRUMPF to efficiently cut, bend and weld thousands of different parts for its state-of-the art machines, used by manufacturers to make metal components for cars, aircraft, agricultural machinery, data center cabinets, fitness equipment and a wide variety of other products. It showcases real-life applications of automated and connected manufacturing to thousands of manufacturers who visit the Connecticut campus each year to explore technology customized for their own production needs.
"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," said Burke Doar, Executive Vice President. "North American manufacturers are leading the way in this effort. TRUMPF has already partnered with companies here 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."
The company announced several strategic initiatives to increase local manufacturing, expand training facilities and grow its U.S. apprenticeship program. The three major new initiatives will take place in the next year and include:
- Increased local production-Further expanding local manufacturing in Connecticut, TRUMPF is adding a new press brake production line starting in summer of 2026. This new product line will increase and round out the plant's production output to cover all TRUMPF's major sheet metal fabrication product lines and create additional jobs.
- Training center expansion-TRUMPF will expand its training center, incorporating the latest equipment, automated systems and real-world set-ups to train the next generation of technicians and operators. The relocated center in Farmington will add training capabilities and increase capacity beyond its current nationwide draw of 4,000 students annually.
- Broader apprenticeship program-A new apprenticeship consortium, founded by TRUMPF, includes several other Connecticut manufacturers and is supported by AdvanceCT and the German-American Chamber of Commerce. The consortium leverages TRUMPF's well-established apprenticeship and training programs and widens access to its high-tech equipment, software and personnel to raise the workforce's advanced manufacturing skill levels.
In attendance at the Grand Opening ceremony, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said: "This cutting-edge facility is ushering in the next generation of manufacturing. TRUMPF's investments in local manufacturing and skilled worker training are forward-thinking efforts that bolster the reputation of Connecticut and TRUMPF as a leader in innovation and technology, while strengthening the ability of our manufacturing industry to compete globally. I am pleased to announce that the state is providing $2.5 million in financial assistance to support the company's growth, and that TRUMPF is the first recipient of funding under our Strategic Supply Chain Initiative."
For more information contact:
TRUMPF Inc.
Farmington Industrial Park
Farmington, CT 06032
860-255-6000
info@us.trumpf.com
www.us.trumpf.com