en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 30, 2026, Germany's TRUMPF launched a new solution in North America for the automated sorting of 2D laser-cut parts, including the SortMaster Station and SortMaster Vision. The solution enables part sorting without programming. The SortMaster Station separates parts from the sheet, while SortMaster Vision uses AI cameras to automatically pick and stack them, allowing the laser cutting machine to continue processing the next sheet simultaneously. It is compatible with TRUMPF 3000 and 5000 series laser cutting machines.

Andreas Bunz, Head of Robotics at TRUMPF, stated: "Automated part sorting is one of the greatest challenges in the sheet metal sector, and this solution demonstrates our technological leadership in this field." He added that the SortMaster Station and SortMaster Vision can sort parts with complex geometries up to 1 inch thick, replacing previously time-consuming programmed automation approaches. The system utilizes LiftMaster Compact for loading and unloading automation, decoupling the cutting, separating, and sorting processes to improve machine utilization. A third pallet station supports parallel manual sorting of thick sheets.

SortMaster Vision, developed in collaboration with Intrinsic, leverages AI image recognition to autonomously identify parts and plan paths. The system obtains information from the cutting program, simulates multiple removal strategies, and selects the optimal one without requiring programming. It can handle parts of various sizes and batch quantities, including small parts prone to tipping. Both modules can be retrofitted later, reducing initial investment. The SortMaster Station is scheduled for launch in the U.S. market in September 2026, with SortMaster Vision to follow the next year.

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