Trumpf is expanding its smart factory solutions by combining them with its machine networking and platform operation headquartered in Ditzingen, Germany. A number of these solutions were developed by Trumpf subsidiary Axoom at its site in Karlsruhe. One of the goals of this change is to continue standardization of machine networking to offer customers smart factory solutions more quickly and easily than previously possible, according to Trumpf officials. “Up until now, we have often had to deploy made-to-measure customer solutions, which are more complicated and costly to integrate,” said Mathias Kammüller, chief digital officer at Trumpf. For this reason, Trumpf officials say they are relying on close collaborations with experienced partners such as GFT Technologies SE, a driver in the digital transformation of financial institutions. GFT will continue its growth in industrial business by taking over Axoom’s portfolio and team at the Karlsruhe site effective July 1. Karlsruhe will become a new business hub for GFT. Part of the Axoom team, which was closely involved in the development of components for the TruConnect manufacturing solution, will be transferring to Trumpf. These software solutions will remain with Trumpf, along with the rights to the Axoom brand. Trumpf is a high-technology company that offers production solutions in the machine tool and laser sectors. The partnership with GFT is initially intended to run for two years and accompanies their longstanding partnership in a variety of areas.