Since 2007, Schuhmacher Metalltechnik and LVD have worked side by side to optimise performance on the shop floor. Beginning with LVD press brakes, the co-operation has evolved into a journey of transformation, including two Taurus 24-m laser cutting machines and an Ulti-Form robotic bending system.

As a trusted name in sheet metal fabrication, Schuhmacher Metalltechnik offers end-to-end expertise, from concept development to full-scale series production. A renowned neighbour and key customer is Liebherr, a global manufacturer of construction machinery, cranes, and industrial equipment.

“We’re a family-owned company, founded in 1953, with over 70 years of experience in sheet metal processing,” says Stefan Zimmermann, managing director of Schuhmacher Metalltechnik. “As a subcontractor processing metal blanks from 1 to 200 mm thick, we combine expert advice, efficient execution and high-tech production.” 

In 2022, Schuhmacher Metalltechnik took a bold step forward with the Taurus FL, a fibre laser cutting system designed for big ambitions. The system features a cutting length of 24 m and processes sheets up to 3.3 m wide and 30 mm thick with ease. No more time-consuming repositioning, just pure efficiency at scale. One of the Taurus’ key advantages is its bevel cutting capability.

“With the Taurus, we can integrate weld seam preparation quickly and precisely during cutting,” states Zimmermann.

This feature delivers a major competitive advantage: secondary steps are eliminated and automation takes over. The impact was so significant that the company ordered a second Taurus shortly after, doubling capacity and unlocking new levels of flexibility.

To tackle the shortage of skilled labour and optimise production, Schuhmacher has also invested in a robotic bending cell. Powered by the CADMAN®-SIM software, Ulti-Form automates programming and opens doors to new possibilities.

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