TRUMPF relies on open software standards across manufacturers

The high-tech company TRUMPF acquires the software house Lantek and thus focuses on software in sheet metal processing that runs independently of the machine manufacturer. "TRUMPF is thus opening up to the production ecosystems of its customers," says Thomas Schneider, Managing Director of Machine Tool Development at TRUMPF. "The process of our customers is our focus - with Lantek, we comprehensively map the sheet metal process chain, even with machines from different manufacturers. In this way, we are taking another big step towards efficient and networked sheet metal production and enriching the Smart Factory solution portfolio."
After participating in the development of umati, the open machine data interface, the development of omlox, the open location standard, and the cooperation with intralogistics expert Jungheinrich on driverless industrial trucks, the collaboration with Lantek is a consistent step towards process optimisation and networking for the sheet metal production of the future.
"We are looking forward to working closely with TRUMPF. Lantek has been a leader in sheet metal processing software for 35 years, thanks to its ability to bring the best manufacturing solutions to all cutting machines. This will continue to be our goal by ensuring networking and autonomy between machine tool manufacturers. Our customers benefit from a close exchange in the key technologies of the coming Artificial Intelligence, data models and holistic process control. In this way, we can bundle our competences and develop software for the future of sheet metal production in an even more open and customer-oriented way," says Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO of Lantek.
The owner-managed software specialist Lantek was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The company operates worldwide with 20 locations in 14 countries. More than 200 employees develop, implement and maintain software for sheet metal and metalworking with any cutting technology. This includes CAD, CAM, MES and ERP solutions.
Lantek will continue to operate under its current name. An integration under the TRUMPF brand is not planned. Both companies have agreed not to disclose the financial details of the transaction. The closing of the transaction is expected at the end of the month.
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