This German manufacturer’s secret to doubling productivity and running lights-out.

By Paul Jones


Tuesday 28 October 2025, 10:00:00 AM


If you think European manufacturing is slowing down — this tour will change your mind!

Paul Jones of MTDCNC and Wolfram Barth of Barth Präzisionstechnik explore how Ibarmia’s twin-pallet, multi-process machines are driving a new era of productivity. From machining massive 2.4-metre components to achieving 30-micron flatness on precision parts, this is precision engineering at its boldest.

Tune in for a deep dive inside this third-generation family business, where innovation is built into every cut.



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