Trump amplifies its presence within the semiconductor sector
In a strategic move, German technology giant Trumpf has positioned itself more clearly as a supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company, renowned for its laser expertise, is bundling its offerings for the semiconductor sector and targeting growth in this field.
Berthold Schmidt, Technology Director at Trumpf, anticipates an average annual growth of around ten percent in the semiconductor business by 2030. Schmidt's statement was made to Handelsblatt.
Trumpf's strategic growth plan in the semiconductor industry focuses on providing highly customizable, highly precise laser technologies to meet the demanding needs of semiconductor manufacturing and related high-precision sectors like data centers. Their plan includes advancing laser systems that enhance process accuracy, enabling production efficiencies and quality improvements critical for semiconductor fabrication.
While Trumpf has not publicly disclosed specific growth rate targets exclusive to the semiconductor sector, the broader laser optics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 11.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to industry forecasts. This market growth is driven by increasing demand for precision manufacturing technologies used across electronics, aerospace, and telecommunications, all relevant to semiconductor production.
Moreover, Trumpf’s innovations and strategic developments reflect efforts to scale in high-tech laser applications, including micro-structuring and processing of semiconductor materials. This aligns with the expected expansion of laser processing markets growing at about 8.5% CAGR through 2032.
Trumpf's revenue from the semiconductor industry accounts for roughly one fifteenth of its total revenue. In the last annual report, the revenue from the semiconductor industry was around one billion euros. However, the growth projection for the semiconductor business by 2030 does not specify the exact revenue figure Trumpf aims to achieve.
In conclusion, Trumpf's strategic focus on the semiconductor industry presents significant growth opportunities, according to Schmidt. With its expertise in laser technologies and strategic developments, Trumpf is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for laser technologies in semiconductor manufacturing.
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- The growth rate of Trumpf's semiconductor business, as projected by the company's Technology Director Berthold Schmidt, is approximately ten percent per year by 2030.
- The broader laser optics market, which includes Trumpf's offerings for the semiconductor sector, is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 11.9% from 2025 to 2030.
