Brett Thompson

Brett Thompson is the laser technology and consulting manager for TRUMPF Inc. Brett.Thompson@trumpf.com; www.trumpf.com

Articles by Brett Thompson

When to Choose an Ultra-High-Power Laser

Brett Thompson, Ultra-High-Power Laser, fiber lasers, ultra-high-power fiber lasers, TRUMPF’s TruLaser 5000, TruDisk 24001, potentiometer, TruLaser 5030 fiber,. hourly rate pre-completed ROI, 24 kW of power, full velocity of 1,500 in/min is 0.625”

The throughput gains offered can be intoxicating. But is it for everyone?

The Next Big Thing in Sheet Metal Fabrication

The competitive advantages of laser welding are generating all sorts of excitement as new advancements have minimized the initial investment required and offer a more affordable entry for job shops.

Cost Analysis in Laser Cutting

Take Time to Crunch the Numbers: Brett Thompson of TRUMPF shows why the initial investment, cost of overhead, electrical and assist gas, and the total time required to manufacture the product are all influential factors in determining which laser source is right for you and your business.

Industry News

Sandvik Coromant to Present “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity” at IMTS 2024

Industry expert Jeff Rizzie looks at the future of machining with sensorized tooling in educational session at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show

Greenerd Press & Machine Company, Greenerd To Highlight Innovative Hydraulic Press Solutions Including Automation, Custom Applications at IMTS, International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Booth #135304, designs and builds custom hydraulic presses with automation solutions, large aluminum pressure vessels, Greenerd deep-draw press with a 76-inch stroke, Jerry Letendre, two-press production cell, pallet staging area, detects and rejects any double-blanks, transfers the blank to a fully integrated and automated blank lube station

Greenerd To Highlight Innovative Hydraulic Press Solutions Including Automation, Custom Applications at IMTS

Greenerd will be highlighting the company’s extensive hydraulic press and automation capabilities at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Booth #135304 located in the Fabricating Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 9 – 14, 2024.

Flex Machine Tools, Tapping, Drilling, Balancing, , International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Booth #135204, FlexArm REM-24D Electronic Tapping Arm, Multi-Position Head, REM-24D Tapping Arm, 7/8" (22 mm), FlexArm Mag Drill Arm, ergonomic Mag Drill Arm, B-33-RG Balance Arm, FlexArm Part Manipulator, Flex Machine Tools

Flex Machine Tools to Highlight Range of Advanced, Ergonomic Tapping, Drilling, Balancing and Material Handling Arms at IMTS 2024

The flexible FlexArm REM-24D Electronic Tapping Arm with a Multi-Position Head that allows quick and easy switches between vertical and horizontal tapping.

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