Behind Every Machine, There’s a Human Story

Tony Gunn from MTDCNC recently visited Liebherr Gear Technology and Automation Systems in Kempten, and while the machines were impressive… it was the people who truly stood out.

Walking through the factory, you can’t help but admire the symphony of technology — the hum of precision grinding, the seamless choreography of automation, the brilliance of freshly machined steel. But beyond the machines lies something even more remarkable: the people who bring them to life.

Liebherr is globally recognised for its cutting-edge gear technology, but it’s the human expertise, craftsmanship, and pride that make the difference.

To the outside world, it may look like these teams simply build machines. But in reality, they build confidence:

• Confidence that every part meets the highest tolerances.
• Confidence that every machine leaves the factory ready to serve industries where failure is not an option — aerospace, automotive, energy, and more.
• Confidence that innovation and quality are alive in every product.

What drives this confidence? Generations of knowledge, constant learning, and a deep respect for precision engineering.

Spend a few moments with the team and you’ll hear words like family, mentorship, and pride. You’ll meet people who started their journey at Liebherr as interns and are now leading departments. You’ll find expertise that can’t be learned from a book or an online video, nurtured instead through hands-on experience and shared wisdom.

Perhaps most inspiring is the culture that flows through every corner of the facility — a culture built on respect, collaboration, and genuine passion for the craft. From the apprentices on the shop floor to senior management, everyone contributes, everyone is valued, and everyone is moving forward together.

At Liebherr, it’s not just about the gears, the machines, or the automation — it’s about the people behind them.

💬 “In your technology, we see innovation. In your culture, we see humanity. In your work, we see the heart of German engineering.”

And that’s why, when you visit Liebherr in Kempten, you don’t just witness manufacturing excellence — you experience a place where people and technology come together in perfect harmony.