DITZINGEN, Germany, Sep 29, 2025 – At Blechexpo 2025, TRUMPF presented a new, completely redesigned version of its TruBend 3000 bending machine series. The solution is particularly fast and precise, easy to program, and saves energy. This is made possible by various technologies that TRUMPF has already established on the market in its TruBend 5000 machine series for the premium segment. TRUMPF has thus succeeded in reducing the throughput time by around 40 percent compared to the previous model. “With the new TruBend 3000 bending machine, we’re offering users a technologically advanced all-round machine with which they can process around 85 per cent of all components in sheet metal production. The machine’s productivity and part accuracy are among the best in this segment,” says TRUMPF Product Manager Wolfgang Weingartsberger. Depending on the machine type, the new TruBend 3000 offers a press force of 85 to 230 tonnes and a bending length of two to four meters.
Automation for maximum precision
TRUMPF has focused strongly on market requirements in the development of the new TruBend 3000. “Our analyses have shown that small and medium-sized companies are struggling above all with increasing cost and time pressure and declining part quality. Our new bending machine solves this challenge,” says Weingartsberger. To ensure high part quality, TRUMPF has integrated the proven ACB Laser automatic angle measuring system. A system consisting of a camera and laser sensors measures the bending angle of the component before each bending process. If the angle does not match the value stored in the software, the press beam automatically changes its position until the desired angle is achieved. This ensures consistently high part quality from the very first component, even with material fluctuations. At the same time, scrap is reduced, which also lowers costs.
Simple programming and low energy consumption
The proven TRUMPF offline programming software “TecZone Bend” also ensures greater productivity. With this solution, users can program the machine while it is producing parts. This increases manufacturing efficiency. In addition, programming is quick and easy with TecZone Bend, even on the touchpad directly on the machine. Users upload the 2D or 3D model of their component into the software and within a second the correct bending sequence and the appropriate tools are displayed on the monitor, including collision monitoring. This allows machine operators to set up the machine for the next job even without programming experience. The machine also supports the trend towards greater sustainability in production. With the speed-controlled “On-Demand Servo Drive”, the machine’s motor only switches on during the bending process. This saves 30 percent energy compared to a hydraulic drive and further reduces costs.
Maximum protection for the operator
The TruBend 3000 also ensures maximum safety for the operator. “Bending in particular can lead to serious injuries, such as crushing. Our ‘Bend Guard’ offers machine operators comprehensive protection,” says Weingartsberger. With the Bend Guard, cameras and matrix sensors monitor the machine’s working area. If the software detects other objects besides the component – such as the operator’s hands – the machine switches off immediately. The operator can then unlock the TruBend 3000 using a foot switch to resume work without delay. In this way, TRUMPF ensures that there are no longer any sources of danger.
Digital services for less downtime
The TruBend 3000 is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized companies, especially contract manufacturers or product shops. Both individual parts and series can be produced economically with it. It has all the digital interfaces needed to connect other TRUMPF solutions, such as an automated warehouse. This makes it ideal for use in the smart factory. With the TruBend 3000, users also gain access to the TRUMPF service world. “In addition to on-site support from our international service network, we also support TruBend 3000 customers with innovative digital services such as condition monitoring, remote control, and the TRUMPF Service App. This allows around 80 percent of faults to be rectified without the need for a service technician on site and without any waiting time,” says Weingartsberger.
About TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers.
In 2023/24, TRUMPF employed 19,018 people and generated sales of 5.2 billion euros. With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.
Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com.
