45 years – and the machine’s still running?!

By Tony Gunn


Monday 29 September 2025, 12:00:00 PM


How does a machine leave the factory perfect and ready to run for decades? Liebherr is here to show us how it’s all done!

MTDCNC’s Tony Gunn goes behind the scenes with Thomas Unmuth, Head of Production at Liebherr, to reveal the micron-level precision and digital fingerprints behind every component.

From automation to old-school craftsmanship, their rigorous testing ensures turnkey solutions that just work. Join the conversation to learn about a machine that’s still running since 1978 — proof of Liebherr’s impeccable quality and longevity.



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