TRUMPF Divests Metal AM Division In Strategic Refocus
TRUMPF, a global leader in industrial laser and machine tool technology, has announced the divestiture of its metal additive manufacturing (AM) business to Lenbach Equity Opportunities III Fund (LEO III), a fund advised by Munich-based private equity firm DUBAG Group. The transaction, which includes TRUMPF’s Laser Metal Fusion (LMF) activities across Germany, Italy, and the United States, marks a pivotal shift in TRUMPF’s strategic roadmap as it refocuses on its core industrial technologies.
Standalone Metal AM Powerhouse
Under the terms of the agreement, TRUMPF will transfer its Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) operations, including personnel, IP, and facilities located in Ditzingen (Germany), Schio (Italy), and Plymouth Michigan (USA), into a newly formed, independent company headquartered in Italy. This entity will initially continue using the TRUMPF and TruPrint brand names during a transitional period before launching under a new identity.
The carve-out positions the new company to become a vertically integrated metal AM solutions provider, offering end-to-end support including machine design, automation, process expertise, and consulting. The business is expected to serve high-specification industries such as aerospace, medical devices, dental technology, and advanced industrial manufacturing.
Strategic Realignment
TRUMPF’s decision to divest its AM activities stems from a broader strategy to sharpen focus on its core competencies – particularly industrial lasers, 2D/3D sheet metal fabrication systems, and smart factory solutions. While a pioneer in metal AM technology, TRUMPF’s additive unit represented a relatively small slice of its global business.
This divestiture enables TRUMPF to concentrate its R&D and commercial efforts on technologies where it holds strong market leadership, while giving the AM division the autonomy and capital needed to scale under new ownership.
DUBAG and LEO III intend to invest in expanding the company’s commercial footprint and technological capabilities—particularly in automation, digital process control, and application-specific development for production-scale metal AM.
The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Rebranding and organizational restructuring are expected to follow shortly after finalization.
