Picanol Weaving Machines Celebrates 400,000 Machines Sold Worldwide with Cutting-Edge IBARMIA Investment

This week, Paul Jones and Elliott Wright visited Belgium to tour one of the most impressive manufacturing sites we’ve encountered — Picanol Weaving Machines, a global leader in weaving technology and innovation. With over 400,000 weaving machines sold worldwide, Picanol’s legacy of engineering excellence continues to set the industry standard.

Picanol is constantly pushing the boundaries to reduce production and assembly time, embracing advanced manufacturing solutions to stay ahead. To meet these challenges, they have partnered closely with IBARMIA, renowned for their precision machining centers, and their Belgian distributor Geroud, to integrate state-of-the-art machinery and automation into their operations.

Their latest installation is a game-changer: a moving column IBARMIA machine with nearly 8 meters of travel in the X-axis, featuring dual spindles and two integrated robots. This advanced all-in-one machining and automation setup dramatically streamlines Picanol’s production process, increasing efficiency and precision while minimizing downtime. It represents the cutting edge of manufacturing at scale—intelligent, powerful, and tailored to Picanol’s demanding production needs.

Picanol’s choice of IBARMIA machines reflects their commitment to adopting innovative technologies that accelerate production without compromising quality. The integration of dual spindles and robotic automation allows simultaneous machining operations, boosting throughput and enabling Picanol to continue delivering world-class weaving machines to customers globally.

Stay tuned for our upcoming full video coverage featuring behind-the-scenes footage from Picanol’s Belgian facility. For now, one thing is clear: this is manufacturing excellence—done right.

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