Since 2018 Friedhelm Dorsch is a Technology Scout at TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG in Ditzingen (Germany). He observes market trends, evaluates new technologies and assesses their applicability for TRUMPF. 

He joined TRUMPF in 2000 and has held various positions in the laser division. He started with diode laser pump source development at TRUMPF Laser in Schramberg and served as Managing Director at TRUMPF Photonics in Princeton (NJ) in 2005 to 2010, where high power diode lasers are developed and produced. After his return to Germany he headed the Process Sensor group that was in charge of monitoring and controlling laser welding processes.

Before Friedhelm joined TRUMPF he worked for JENOPTIK Laserdiode where he was, in various positions, responsible for diode laser development and production.

Friedhelm holds a Diploma degree in physics of the University of Hamburg (Germany).