30-460: German foundation The German foundation Berthold Leibinger Stiftung was founded in 1992 by the engineer, entrepreneur and patron Berthold Leibinger in Ditzingen near Stuttgart , Germany. The non-profit foundation is dedicated to cultural, scientific, church related and social issues. The capital stock amounts to 16.6 Million Euros (in 2016). Since 2000
60-494: A Diplom , he became a development engineer in 1958 at Cincinnati Milling Machines (today Milacron ) in Cincinnati . In 1961 he returned to Germany and to Trumpf as head of the engineering division. In 1968 he developed the first contour nibbling machine tool with numerical control . The owner of the company, Christian Trumpf, having no children, named Leibinger as his successor. Leibinger successively took over shares of
90-525: A dissertation, are held by the German National Library : Trumpf Trumpf SE + Co. KG is a German family-owned company based in Ditzingen near Stuttgart , Baden-Württemberg . It originates from Julius Geiger's mechanical workshop. The Trumpf and Leibinger families transformed the medium-sized company into a globally recognized industrial group. Today, the company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of machine tools and
120-651: A leader in laser technology. Trumpf is one of the most well-known representatives of the German ' Mittelstand .' Christian Trumpf bought Julius Geiger's mechanical workshop in Stuttgart, Germany in 1923. The company initially produced flexible shafts . These were used to drive drills and other tools. Following the development of a motorized drive, the shafts were increasingly used in industry, for example in metal and woodworking . The first motorized hand shears for cutting sheet metal were introduced by Trumpf in 1934. In
150-517: A recruitment target of Huawei . Trumpf operates internationally, with a strong presence in major markets across Europe, America, and the Asia-Pacific region. As of the 2021/22 fiscal year, the company has 86 subsidiaries worldwide. Its production facilities are located in several countries, including Germany, China, France, the UK, Mexico, and Switzerland. In Germany, Trumpf has traditionally had
180-482: A result, production quickly resumed after the end of the war. By 1950, Trumpf was generating more than one million DM in sales revene. The rapid growth of German economics across all industries boosted demand. During the 60s and 70s, the company was no longer focused mainly on flexible shafts and electric hand shears. The foreign customer base that Trumpf built up through its presence at international trade fairs also contributed to growth. The first foreign subsidiary
210-805: A strong presence in Baden-Württemberg, where 8 of its 14 domestic locations are situated. Over 8,000 employees work for Trumpf in Germany, representing half of the company's global workforce. Despite this, the Asia-Pacific region is a key market, generating around a quarter of the company's total revenue. In 2013, Trumpf was awarded the German Future Prize (de: Deutscher Zukunftspreis) for its collaboration with Robert Bosch , researchers from Fraunhofer IOF , and Friedrich Schiller University Jena in developing an ultrashort pulse laser for industrial mass production. In 2020, Trumpf received
240-597: Is Peter Leibinger. Other known members are Regine Leibinger and Rainer Neske. The operational business of the Trumpf group is organized into two divisions for machine tools and laser technology . In addition, there are four operating divisions for high-power lasers, additive manufacturing, laser diodes, and financial services. Trumpf has traditionally focused on the flexible processing of sheet metal and tubes. Its portfolio includes machines and systems for cutting, punching, bending and welding. These machines are used in
270-511: Is different from Wikidata Official website different in Wikidata and Misplaced Pages Articles with German-language sources (de) Berthold Leibinger Berthold Leibinger (26 November 1930 – 16 October 2018) was a German mechanical engineer, businessman, and philanthropist. He was the head of the German company Trumpf , a leader in laser technology, and founder of the non-profit foundation Berthold Leibinger Stiftung . He served on
300-612: Is still located there today. As Christian Trumpf had no children, he appointed Hugo Schwarz as commercial director in 1953. Berthold Leibinger was appointed technical director in 1966. Leibinger gradually bought out the Trumpf’s shares, so that by 1972, Leibinger and Schwarz were the sole shareholders. When Trumpf died in 1977, Leibinger succeeded him, becoming CEO in 1978. Under Leibinger's leadership, many innovations were developed. The first sheet-metal working machine with numerical path control attracted worldwide attention. This machine
330-844: The Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis , an innovation prize for applied laser technology. In July 1990, in a motion brought forward by the Faculty of Engineering and Manufacturing Technology, he was awarded an honorary PhD degree of the University of Stuttgart . In January 1996, the Minister President of the state of Baden-Württemberg conferred upon him the honorary title of Professor. The Konrad Adenauer Foundation awarded him their Prize for Social Market Economy in November 2003. In October 2006,
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#1732790519808360-457: The German mechanical engineering industry. Leibinger played a key role in the company's rise to market leadership. In 2005, he moved from the managing board to the supervisory board, where he remained as chairman until 2012. His daughter, Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller , took over the management of Trumpf. Following Leibinger-Kammüller's installation, turnover has risen from around €1.5 billion in
390-474: The 1920s, the company grew to more than 70 employees. In 1933, the administrative and production headquarters were moved to Weilimdorf , a suburb of Stuttgart. To reflect the change in ownership, the company name was changed to Trumpf & Co. in 1937. The new name was used with the additional text "formerly Julius Geiger" for a few years after the change. During the 1930s and 1940s, Trumpf manufactured mainly flexible shafts and electric hand shears. The company
420-418: The 2005/06 financial year to €5.4 billion (2022/23). Leibinger-Kammüller broadened the group's base by setting up a bank and expanding software development capabilities. More recently the company has further developed into Industry 4.0 positioning itself in the areas of smart factories, quantum technology and 3D printing . The holding company Trumpf SE + Co. KG is the organizational umbrella under which
450-1049: The Alexander-Rüstow-Plakette. In June 2008 he was awarded the Deutscher Gründerpreis [ de ] , and in 2011 the Arthur L. Schawlow Award from the Laser Institute of America . He received the Preis für Verständigung und Toleranz of the Jewish Museum , Berlin, in 2013, and the Aachener Ingenieurpreis [ de ] in 2014. He was awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun in 2016. His publications, including an autobiography and
480-886: The Doris Leibinger Stiftung, another foundation established by the Leibinger family, to further expand its philanthropic activities. The managing board of Trumpf consists of seven persons (as of July 2023); the chairwoman is Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller. The other members are Mathias Kammüller (Chief Digital Officer), Lars Grünert (Chief Financial Officer), Berthold Schmidt (Chief Technology Officer) and Oliver Maassen (Chief Humar Resources officer) as well as Stephan Mayer (machine tool division) and Hagen Zimer (laser technology division). The supervisory board of Trumpf consists of an equal number of shareholder and employee representatives. It consists of twelve members (as of July 2023); four of which are women. The chairman
510-533: The German Future Prize again, this time for its groundbreaking contribution to the production of modern microchips using EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography. This achievement was the result of a partnership with ASML, Zeiss, and Fraunhofer IOF. In 2020, Trumpf was awarded the Hermes Award for its development of the "Omlox" standard. This standard allows for the technology- and manufacturer-independent provision of location data. The development of Omlox involved
540-676: The Trumpf group operates. All investments are consolidated at the group level. Trumpf has more than 80 operating subsidiaries. Trumpf is wholly owned by the Leibinger family (90%) and the Berthold Leibinger Stiftung, foundation (10%). There have been no non-family shareholders since 2003. The Berthold Leibinger Stiftung is a key element of Trumpf's social responsibility efforts. The foundation supports non-profit, charitable, and church organizations, and also undertakes its own sponsorship projects in areas such as culture, science, church, and social welfare. It collaborates with
570-733: The advisory board of major companies and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Stuttgart . Born in Stuttgart , Berthold Leibinger grew up in Korntal with two siblings. He graduated with Abitur at the Ulrich-von-Hutten Gymnasium in Korntal in 1950. He started an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Trumpf and then studied mechanical engineering at the Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences . After graduating with
600-479: The automotive, energy, aerospace and medical technology industries. High-power laser amplifiers also play a central role in the manufacture of microchips . They are used to generate a plasma that provides the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation for exposing wafers . The portfolio also includes laser diodes, which are used in smartphones or battery components of electrified cars, for example. Employees knowledgeable about Trumpf's laser amplifier technology have been
630-497: The company and served as technical director from 1966. He was managing director and partner from 1978. On 18 November 2005, he retired from management and served as chairman of the supervisory board of the Trumpf Group until the end of 2012. On 16 October 2018, he died in Stuttgart at the age of 87. Under the management of Leibinger, Trumpf became one of the world's largest manufacturers of machine tools, in particular due to
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#1732790519808660-643: The consequent combination of mechanics and electronics. Trumpf is also one of the largest manufacturers of industrial laser technology and machines for laser cutting . Leibinger was appointed to several important political and economical positions. From 1985 to 1990 he was president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Stuttgart Region and from 1989 to 1992 he served as president of the German Association of Machinery Manufacturers VDMA . He
690-2170: The foundation biennially awards the international innovation prize Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis for applied laser technology. The Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis (future prize) honors milestones in research on the application or generation of laser light since 2006. The Leibinger foundation supports the American Academy in Berlin Fellow's program. References [ edit ] ^ "Berthold Leibinger Stiftung" . Musikland Niedersachsen (in German) . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . ^ "Berthold Leibinger Stiftung" . foerdersuche.org (in German) . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . ^ Ditzingen Chronik 2017 ^ "Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis – Zentrale Universitätsverwaltung" . Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (in German). 5 October 2023 . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . ^ "Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis und Zukunftspreis" . Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) (in German). 12 December 2022 . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . ^ "Berthold Leibinger" . Aachener Ingenieurpreis (in German) . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . ^ Jay, R. (24 October 2018). "Remembering Berthold Leibinger (1930-2018)" . American Academy . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . External links [ edit ] Official website (in German and English) "Past Fellows" . American Academy . 8 February 2017 . Retrieved 12 October 2023 . Authority control databases [REDACTED] International ISNI VIAF National Germany Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Berthold_Leibinger_Stiftung&oldid=1179731116 " Category : Foundations based in Germany Hidden categories: CS1 German-language sources (de) Articles with short description Short description
720-895: The president of the Federal Republic of Germany awarded him the Knight Commander's Cross (Badge and Star) of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz). In December 2006, the Werner-von-Siemens-Ring Stiftung awarded him Germany's most important technology award, the Werner von Siemens Ring . In November 2007 the Aktionsgemeinschaft Soziale Marktwirtschaft [ de ] [Society of Social Market Economy] awarded him
750-586: The production of simple sheet metal parts, such as brackets, enclosures or housings, or for components of larger products manufactured, for example in machine and plant construction, commercial vehicles, air-conditioning technology and furniture construction. Laser technology is an alternative to sawing and milling. Trumpf manufactures carbon dioxide and solid-state lasers (disc and fiber lasers). These can be used to cut and weld metal and to mark and process surfaces with lasers. The company's continuous wave, short and ultrashort pulse lasers are used, for example, in
780-562: Was a member of the supervisory boards of Deutsche Bank and BMW , among other companies. From 1999 to 2003 he was chairman of the supervisory board of the chemical company BASF . He was also president of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 1990 to 1992. He served in the senate of the University of Stuttgart starting in 2000. Leibinger was a philanthropist with long lasting involvement in German culture. He
810-475: Was a supplier to Elektron Co. of Bad Cannstatt, a manufacturer of compressed air systems. This company produced foot pumps that were also used in military aircraft . Trumpf employed around 100 people during the Second World War . A third of them were French forced laborers . Most of them came from Vierzon, south of Paris, France. The company's factories remained largely undamaged during the war. As
840-451: Was based on a patent for coordinate guidance that Trumpf had registered in 1957 as the result of Leibinger's diploma thesis. In 1985, Trumpf also introduced its first carbon-dioxide laser , which formed the basis for a further business division. In the 1980s and 1990s, Trumpf developed from a medium-sized, southwestern German, or Swabian , company into a global corporation. The company's strategy became an exceptional example of success for
870-591: Was established in Switzerland in 1963. In 1969, the company entered the US market. In 1977, Trumpf entered the Japanese market. Trumpf products were sold in more than 100 countries. Trumpf continued to expand its production capacity to meet growing demand. In 1972, the company moved its headquarters to Ditzingen near Stuttgart, where new administration and production buildings were built. The company's head office
900-638: Was personally involved as chairman of the board of the Schiller-Nationalmuseum [ de ] and the Deutsches Literaturarchiv in Marbach am Neckar . In 1992 Leibinger founded the non-profit foundation Berthold Leibinger Stiftung . It is dedicated to cultural, scientific, religious and social issues. Since 2000, it has awarded the internationally respected Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis and, since 2006,
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