Join us behind-the-scenes at the TRUMPF Smart Factory, a state-of-the-art-facility implementing automation and innovative tools.

Since 1923, TRUMPF has emerged as a global leader in technology innovation with a relentless commitment to drive future-proof solutions in the industrial world. One of the markets top leaders in machine tools, lasers, and electronics for industrial applications, TRUMPF combines high-tech processes with the needs of their clients and evolution of the market in mind.

Covering an impressive 50,000 square feet, TRUMPF Smart Factory is at the forefront of advancing order processing, integrating automation, material and information flow, and cutting-edge machine tools. Guests will experience the entire metal processing chain through TRUMPF autonomous manufacturing solutions. Guests will have an exclusive opportunity to learn how the TRUMPF suite of software solutions are used in dynamic machine demonstration, like laser solutions and integrated cutting and bend solutions “ICB’s”. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Industry 4.0 in action.

Check out the TRUMPF SMART Factory and their Industry 4.0 approach.

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Event Speaker 

Meet Bob Leahy, our esteemed event speaker with 39 years of Industrial Machine Tool Manufacturing experience. For the past 28 years, he's been an integral part of TRUMPF.

Bob's diverse expertise extends to manufacturing principles and managing the Customer Training Facility at TRUMPF's North American Headquarters. In 2017, he became the Operations Manager at the TRUMPF Smart Factory in Hoffman Estates, IL, focusing on Industry 4.0 processes and a 26,000 sq ft. demonstration/production facility.

Today, as the Customer and Central Service Manager, Bob oversees customer demonstrations, delegation events, and campus facilities, ensuring the highest standards of technical ability, communication, and professionalism in service staff. Join us to benefit from his wealth of knowledge and experience in innovative technological solutions to industrial manufacturing.

About TRUMPF

For 100 years, TRUMPF has been driven by its unwavering dedication to quality, outstanding products, and highly efficient processes. With a network of more than 70 locations and 14,300 employees worldwide, employees at TRUMPF are driven to make manufacturing and its upstream and downstream processes more efficient and sustainable.

TRUMPF has embraced Industry 4.0 principles, integrating automation, data analytics, and digital solutions into their manufacturing processes. This means they can provide clients with advanced technologies for optimizing production processes and achieving higher efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing downtime.

Connection Series 

Rethink the Value of Networking with GACC Midwest.

Network. Inspire. Benefit.

Our Connection Series rethinks the value of networking by offering participants the chance to benefit from the expertise within the German American business community. We’ve expanded our events in Illinois and Michigan to include networking opportunities over breakfast, lunch, happy hours and more featuring high-profile special guests eager to share their knowledge. Learn something new to benefit you and your company, and make new connections while you're at it! 

Find all dates and more about the Connection Series here.