Automotive industry: TRUMPF laser technology reduces manufacturing costs in hot forming

Using compressed air as a cutting gas instead of nitrogen reduces part costs in hot forming // New nozzle and process solution from TRUMPF boosts productivity and system availability

Ditzingen, 21 April 2026 – High-tech company TRUMPF is reducing component costs by up to 20 per cent when cutting hot-formed components for safety-critical body structures, thanks to a new laser technology solution. “Energy costs, expensive cutting gas and unplanned downtime are driving up component prices in hot forming. TRUMPF now offers a solution that addresses this very issue. By combining a new cutting nozzle, a new generation of fibre lasers and proven beam shaping technology, we enable efficient laser cutting of hot-formed parts, making our customers even more competitive,” says Ralf Kohllöffel, responsible for product management of 3D systems at TRUMPF. The high-tech company is showcasing the new solution at its in-house exhibition, INTECH, in Ditzingen.