Trumpf: Laser systems with AI features

Smart laser future Trumpf and "SiMa.ai" develop AI chip for laser processing

2024-07-18 Source: Trumpf | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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The aim of an agreement between Trumpf and "SiMa.ai" is to equip Trumpf laser systems with AI functions. This applies to welding, cutting and marking as well as powder metal 3D printers.

Essentially, all of Trumpf's laser processing machines are to become smart through this AI chip, as was announced today. The Ditzingers have made an agreement with the American company "SiMa.ai" for this. And this is exactly what it's about ...(Image: Trumpf) — Essentially, all of Trumpf's laser processing machines are to become smart through this AI chip, as was announced today. The Ditzingers have made an agreement with the American company "SiMa.ai" for this. And this is exactly what it's about ...
(Image: Trumpf)

The high-tech company Trumpf and "SiMa.ai", a California-based, software-focused system-on-chip company for machine learning (ML), have signed a partnership today to develop lasers with artificial intelligence (AI). Trumpf contributes its laser application know-how and "SiMa.ai" its "MLSoC" expertise (Machine Learning System on Chip), it further states. In combination with Trumpf's advanced AI software, "SiMa.ai"’s platform adapts to all AI boundary conditions for any framework, network, model, sensor or modality.

From right: Richard Bannmüller, CTO of Trumpf Laser Technology, and Harald Kröger, Sales Manager and Head of the Automotive Business Division at "SiMa.ai", discuss the topic of AI, which is now supposed to be introduced into most of Trumpf's laser processing machines.
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These advantages are offered to laser system users by AI

According to Trumpf, this enables the next level of AI-based laser processing technology to be achieved. The collaboration of both companies is intended to accelerate complex material processing by laser. The powerful, compact, and energy-efficient AI chips would be integrated directly into Trumpf's laser systems. The AI-optimized sensors can monitor the quality of the laser welding process in real time and evaluate over 3,000 images per second, it is emphasized. In the production of electric cars, for example, real-time quality checking during laser welding using artificial intelligence could replace separate and complex testing procedures. In addition, battery manufacturers could increase the quality of their production in real time and reduce the scrap rate, which could ultimately lower the price of electric cars for consumers.

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