Siemens and TRUMPF have announced a strategic partnership to support the next generation of industrial production. The collaboration brings together Siemens’ broad digital manufacturing portfolio with TRUMPF’s expertise in machine tools and laser systems, aiming to streamline production processes and help manufacturers respond more effectively to changing demands.
A major goal of the partnership is to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies caused by disconnected systems on the factory floor. By improving the connection between operational equipment and enterprise-level data systems, Siemens and TRUMPF plan to develop open, standardized interfaces. These will enable easier data exchange, faster decision-making, and more adaptable production environments—benefiting businesses of all sizes.
“Real transformation in manufacturing begins when machines and systems work together seamlessly,” said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board at Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries. “This partnership with TRUMPF helps make that a reality. Together, we’re enabling faster, smarter production workflows by linking key technologies and reducing barriers between equipment and software.”
As software becomes increasingly central to modern manufacturing, the ability to tightly coordinate it with machinery is essential. Siemens and TRUMPF recognize that integrating hardware and software requires more than just compatibility—it demands close collaboration between technology providers. By working together, the two companies aim to shorten innovation cycles and offer practical, scalable solutions through modular system architectures and shared platforms.
Standardized system design will allow companies to connect shop floor equipment with planning and control systems more easily. This approach not only reduces engineering and operating costs but also gives manufacturers more flexibility and reliability in adapting their processes for long-term growth and competitiveness.
The new partnership will lead to practical benefits for customers: faster time-to-market, easier system expansion, and improved production performance. Through open design principles, manufacturers will be able to connect TRUMPF machines—such as lasers, press brakes, and automated systems—with other shop floor components like robots and part recognition tools, all within a streamlined environment.
“TRUMPF is already a leader in smart factory solutions for sheet metal processing,” said Stephan Mayer, CEO of Machine Tools at TRUMPF. “This collaboration with Siemens strengthens our role as a full-solution provider. With open connections and simplified data flow, we’re helping our customers gain more from every machine and every process step.”
This initiative builds on a long-standing relationship between Siemens and TRUMPF, including regular collaboration between engineering teams. It highlights the importance of partnerships in solving the complex challenges of industrial transformation.
TRUMPF is a global technology provider in machine tools and laser systems, with a focus on digital manufacturing solutions. In fiscal year 2024/25, the company employed approximately 17,750 people and generated €4.3 billion in revenue. With a network of 90 companies, TRUMPF operates across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, with manufacturing sites in countries including Germany, the U.S., Mexico, and China.
Siemens Digital Industries supports businesses across process and discrete manufacturing with integrated automation and software solutions. Through its Xcelerator platform, Siemens enables faster design, production, and optimization of products. Siemens Digital Industries employs around 70,000 people worldwide.
Headquartered in Berlin and Munich, Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, mobility, infrastructure, and healthcare. The company’s goal is to connect the physical and digital worlds to help its customers transform how they work and live. In fiscal year 2024, Siemens generated €75.9 billion in revenue with a net income of €9.0 billion.
