Trumpf TruLaser 3080 Fiber

$650,000 - $850,000 (new, 6 kW); $950,000 - $1,300,000 (12 kW with automation) Updated 2025-03-15

Key Specifications

working area

8,000 x 2,500 mm (315 x 98 in)

laser type

TruFiber (diode-pumped fiber laser)

laser power options

4 kW / 6 kW / 9 kW / 12 kW / 24 kW

max thickness mild steel 12kw

30 mm (1.18 in); 35 mm with thick-sheet package

max thickness stainless steel 12kw

40 mm (1.57 in); 50 mm with thick-sheet package

max thickness aluminum 12kw

30 mm (1.18 in); 40 mm with thick-sheet package

Overview

The Trumpf TruLaser 3080 Fiber is the largest machine in Trumpf's 3000 series, offering an enormous 8,000 x 2,500 mm (315 x 98 in) working area. This is a machine built for industries that process sheets longer than standard 10x20 ft -- think rail car manufacturing, large structural fabrication, bridge components, and specialized heavy industry where 8-meter sheet lengths are common.

The 3080 shares the full 3000 series technology stack: BrightLine fiber for clean edges on thick stainless and aluminum, CoolLine controlled piercing, Highspeed Eco mode for up to 70% nitrogen savings, NanoJoints, and PierceLine. Laser power options span from 4 kW to 24 kW TruFiber beam sources, with cutting capabilities identical to the 3030 and 3060 -- 30 mm mild steel at 12 kW (35 mm with thick-sheet package), 40 mm stainless (50 mm with package), and 30 mm aluminum (40 mm with package).

At 21,850 kg (48,172 lb), the 3080 is a massive machine. Overall dimensions are 19,620 x 6,968 x 2,200 mm (772 x 274 x 87 in) -- nearly 20 meters long. Table load capacity without pallet changer is 4,710 kg, rising to 7,850 kg with the heavy-duty version. Those load capacities reflect the reality of 8-meter sheets of thick plate steel, which can easily weigh several tons.

Simultaneous positioning speed is 170 m/min, the same as the 3030 and 3060. On an 8,000 mm X-axis, rapid traverse between cuts on opposite ends of the sheet takes noticeably longer than on smaller format machines. But the alternative -- splitting parts across two shorter sheets and managing two setups -- is far more time-consuming than the occasional long traverse.

The 3080 format is rare in the market. Most competitors (Amada, Bystronic, Mazak) stop at the 6,000 x 2,500 mm format in their mid-range lines. Trumpf's willingness to offer 8-meter format in the 3000 series speaks to their dominance in European heavy fabrication markets where these sheet sizes are more common.

New TruLaser 3080 Fiber machines with 6 kW start around $650,000-$850,000. The 12 kW with automation runs $950,000-$1,300,000. Fully loaded 24 kW configurations with STOPA storage exceed $1.5 million.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Working Area	8,000 x 2,500 mm (315 x 98 in)
Laser Type	TruFiber (diode-pumped fiber laser)
Laser Power Options	4 kW / 6 kW / 9 kW / 12 kW / 24 kW
Max Thickness Mild Steel 12kw	30 mm (1.18 in); 35 mm with thick-sheet package
Max Thickness Stainless Steel 12kw	40 mm (1.57 in); 50 mm with thick-sheet package
Max Thickness Aluminum 12kw	30 mm (1.18 in); 40 mm with thick-sheet package
Max Positioning Speed	170 m/min (simultaneous)
Table Load Capacity	4,710 kg (without pallet changer); 7,850 kg (heavy-duty pallet changer)
Machine Weight	21,850 kg (48,172 lb)
Machine Dimensions	19,620 x 6,968 x 2,200 mm (772 x 274 x 87 in)
CNC Control	Touchpoint HMI (touchscreen)
Cutting Technology	BrightLine fiber, CoolLine, Highspeed Eco, NanoJoints, PierceLine
Collision Protection	Yes
Integrated Gas Mixer	Yes
Length	9229 mm
Width	6145 mm
Height	2200 mm
Weight Of Basic Machine	11700 kg1
Simultaneous	170 m/min
X Axis	3000 mm
Y Axis	1500 mm
Maximum Workpiece Weight Without Heavy Duty Pallet Changer	1100 kg
Maximum Workpiece Weight With Heavy Duty Pallet Changer	1800 kg
Maximum Workpiece Weight On Both Pallets With Heavy Duty Pallet Changer	2200 kg2
Maximum Laser Power	With 24 kW, the TruFiber 24001 cuts up to three times faster
Maximum Sheet Thickness Mild Steel	40 mm
Maximum Mild Steel Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets	60 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Stainless Steel	40 mm
Maximum Stainless Steel Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets	60 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Aluminum	40 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Copper	16 mm
Maximum Sheet Thickness Brass	12.7 mm
Maximum Aluminum Sheet Thickness With Cutting Package For Thick Sheets	40 mm
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 4001	10 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 6001	11 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 9001	14.5 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 12001	16 kW
Average Power Input In Production Trufiber 24001	27 kW
The Best Results Without Compromise	BrightLine fiber facilitates excellent part quality and seamless part removal.
Intricate Cutting Even In Thick Mild Steel	With the CoolLine function, you can even create small contours in thick mild steel.
Utilize Remainder Sheets Post Produce Parts Easily	Using Drop&Cut, you can easily post-produce parts from remainder sheets.
Simple Machine Operation	The menu navigation on the large display works intuitively. Integrated cutting parameters increase the level of process reliability.
Increased Machine Availability	Condition Guide always monitors the condition of your machine.
Reliability Without Microjoints	Smart collision prevention reduces the risk of collisions during laser cutting.
Accurate Position Recognition	DetectLine determines the position of the sheet and enables precise post-processing of cut parts.
Highspeed And Highspeed Eco	A new nozzle design reduces nitrogen consumption by up to 70% – for double the sheet throughput.
Modeltrulaser 3030 Fibertrulaser 3040 Fibertrulaser 3060 Fibertrulaser 3080 Fiber	TruLaser 3030 fiberTruLaser 3040 fiberTruLaser 3060 fiberTruLaser 3080 fiber

Specifications sourced from trumpf.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

8,000 x 2,500 mm working area is among the largest available in a mid-range 2D fiber laser -- few competitors offer this format
7,850 kg heavy-duty pallet changer capacity handles the extreme sheet weights that come with 8-meter plate steel
Full 3000 series technology (BrightLine, CoolLine, Highspeed Eco) at the largest format -- no features sacrificed for size
Eliminates the need to split long parts across multiple sheets, reducing setup time, material waste, and welding requirements
24 kW laser option enables thick-plate cutting across the full 8-meter working area
Trumpf automation ecosystem scales to this format -- STOPA storage, LiftMaster, SortMaster all compatible

Limitations

Nearly 20 meters long and over 21 tons -- requires purpose-built facility space with reinforced foundation
170 m/min positioning across 8,000 mm X-axis means significant traverse time between cuts at opposite ends of the sheet
Very limited resale market for 8-meter format machines -- buyer pool is small and specialized
Pricing starts near $700,000 and easily exceeds $1.3 million with automation -- major capital commitment for a niche format
Material handling for 8-meter sheets requires dedicated overhead cranes and material staging area

Best For

Rail car and rolling stock manufacturers processing 8-meter sheet and plate components Bridge and structural steel fabricators cutting long members from full-length sheets Large vessel and tank fabricators needing 8-meter cutting capacity with BrightLine edge quality Heavy equipment OEMs producing long chassis members, boom arms, and structural components European fabricators working with metric sheet sizes that exceed 6-meter standard formats Operations where eliminating weld joints on long parts improves structural integrity and reduces labor

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a Trumpf TruLaser 3080 Fiber cost?

New machines with 6 kW start around $650,000-$850,000. The 12 kW with automation runs $950,000-$1,300,000. Fully loaded 24 kW configurations with STOPA storage and full automation exceed $1.5 million. This is a specialized machine with limited used market availability.

02 Who needs an 8-meter laser cutter?

Industries that process sheets longer than 6 meters (20 ft): rail car manufacturing, bridge fabrication, large structural steel, tank and vessel fabrication, and some architectural metalwork. The alternative is splitting long parts across shorter sheets and welding them together, which adds labor, introduces weld joints, and reduces structural integrity.

03 How does the 3080 compare to the 3060?

Same technology, same laser options, same cutting capabilities. The only difference is the working area: 8,000 x 2,500 mm vs 6,000 x 2,500 mm. The 3080 weighs about 2,000 kg more, requires 4 more meters of floor space, and costs roughly 15-20% more. If your parts fit within 6 meters, the 3060 is the better value.

04 What facility requirements does the TruLaser 3080 have?

The machine measures 19,620 x 6,968 x 2,200 mm. With pallet changer, automation, and service access, plan for at least 25 x 10 meters (82 x 33 ft). Foundation must support 21,850 kg base weight plus sheets up to 7,850 kg. Overhead crane capacity should cover 8-meter sheet handling. Ceiling height minimum is 4 meters for overhead clearance.

05 Can I process standard 5x10 ft sheets on the 3080?

Yes. The 3080 handles any sheet size up to 8,000 x 2,500 mm, including standard 3,000 x 1,500 mm (5x10 ft) sheets. However, running small sheets on a large machine is inefficient -- the head travels the same long X-axis regardless of sheet size. If most of your work is 5x10 ft, the 3030 is a better fit.