Dr. Thomas Schneider is Managing Director of Research + Development at TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen SE + Co. KG. Born in Ludwigshafen, he studied mechanical engineering at the Institute of Technology in Karlsruhe (KIT) and did his doctorate in the field of electrical engineering materials. Before joining TRUMPF, he held various positions in industry and was a product development expert at McKinsey.
For me, sheet metal is not just a material, but also a source of innovation. As CTO, I therefore try to rethink the sheet metal processing industry and constantly push the physical limits in order to grow beyond ourselves.
My goal is clear: to get the best out of our customers and support them in becoming more productive and sustainable in order to ensure their success. We use digital services to create direct feedback so that we are always close to our customers. In this way, we ensure that our products are convincing in use and that unique solutions are created together with leading global partners.