In the world of welding, innovation often comes with a healthy dose of risk. Brothers Kevin and Marcel Kempf know this well. Taking over their family’s sheet metal processing business, Kempf GmbH, in 2020, they embraced a bold strategy: investing in TRUMPF's TruLaser Weld 5000, a laser welding system with game-changing automation features. Their journey highlights the power of new technology, teamwork, and a willingness to challenge industry norms.
The FusionLine option, which compensates for component inaccuracies, convinced the brothers to take the plunge. Despite limited parts optimized for laser welding at the time, they saw potential and rallied their employees with a creative incentive: cash bonuses for designing components tailored to the new process. This approach not only motivated their team but also secured customer buy-in. Today, nearly 90% of their parts are laser-welding optimized, delivering faster production times, consistent quality, and a significant competitive edge.
The results speak for themselves. Components that once took hours to TIG-weld are now completed in minutes. Customers are impressed by the precision and strength of laser-welded seams, with some turning into long-term partners. The Kempf brothers’ story reminds us that investing in innovation—backed by vision and teamwork—can redefine an entire business. For young welders and entrepreneurs alike, their success is a shining example of skill and ambition shaping the future of manufacturing.
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