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

Hainbuch America, Hainbuch, workholding automation.transformed workholding, true seamless integration, direct measurement, clamping device, right on the machine itself, no more wasted steps or lost time, September 10th, Booth W-431636, HAINBUCH Booth W-431636

The Next Big Thing in Workholding Automation is Here

The pieces will come together at IMTS 2024!

Sandvik Coromant, Jeff Rizzie, IMTS 2024, “The Cutting Edge of Connectivity: How Sensorized Tooling is Driving Manufacturing into the Future," machining, tooling, Veronica Messersmith

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.

BLM GROUP USA, Mauro Corno, expansion, metal fabrication machines, bending technologies

BLM GROUP USA Breaks Ground on Office Expansion in Novi, Mich.

BLM GROUP USA has announced today plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during their groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 square-foot expansion is a key advancement to support the organization’s plans for nurturing the unprecedented growth of their…

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