Go to main menu
Go directly to contents

Evotion 2022 | Magazine

Process optimization with LHReportInfo

Liebherr has expanded the range of functions of LHWebPlatform to include an additional tool. The LHReportInfo app visualizes and analyzes the performance of machine tools and generates reports and evaluations from the machine data – a key step toward greater transparency in production.

Most read

10 years of bin picking at Liebherr

10 years of bin picking at Liebherr

In bin picking – also known as “random bin picking” – a robot removes unsorted parts from a container and feeds them for further processing. Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH is a pioneer in the industrial application of this sophisticated technology. Here‘s a look at the history of the successful technology and its future potential.

Throughput times reduced by 75 %

Throughput times reduced by 75 %

At the Teisnach plant of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, the PHS 1500 Allround pallet handling system from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH automates four HF 5500 5-axis machining centers from Heller. This has not only made it possible to integrate a wide variety of parts on an interlinked production system, but has also significantly reduced part throughput times.

Exploiting the full potential of Liebherr machines

Exploiting the full potential of Liebherr machines

As in all industries, gear cutting specialists have to keep up with the latest technological developments. At the Machine Training Center (MTC) in Kempten, Liebherr experts teach the necessary know-how on site or online: professional and practical training courses on operation and maintenance help participants get the most out of their Liebherr machines.

Liebherr optimizes its production method

Gear shaping of double helical gears

Liebherr optimizes its production method

During gear shaping of double helical gears, the exact positioning of both gears in relation to each other is often very work-intensive. Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH has taken up this challenge and is expanding its technology portfolio for the production of double helical gears. An essential component of the coordinated concept of machine, tool and technology is a measuring probe for corrective measurement in the machine, which ensures precision and process reliability.

Customer satisfaction as the guiding principle

Customer satisfaction as the guiding principle

At Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, market and product sales are closely meshed: each of the international Liebherr branches and agencies works in a team – consisting of the local market sales department and the product sales department in Kempten. This tandem approach ensures that all customers worldwide receive great support. In this interview, Mathias Graf, Head of Market Sales, Peter Biemer, Head of Product Sales, and his successor Andreas Heider, previously area Sales Manager for Gear Cutting Machines, talk about developments and goals.

Turnkey solutions in battery assembly from cell to pack

Turnkey solutions in battery assembly from cell to pack

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH has agreed on a strategic cooperation with Jonas & Redmann - a specialist in automation solutions of battery cells and modules - to create automation systems. Together, the two companies cover the entire service range; from assembly of battery cells via modules to high-voltage battery packs. Their focus will be on module and package assembly, while Liebherr will focus on module to pack assembly and assuming the role of general contractor.

New rooms, new opportunities

New rooms, new opportunities

In October 2021, the measuring technology department moved into new premises at Liebherr‘s Ettlingen site. In addition to spacious offices, there is now also room for training courses and customer demonstrations as well as a development lab with state-of-the-art equipment. Measuring technology is an integral part of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH – this has long been the case and is now visible to the outside.

Showroom for the automation of tomorrow

The Liebherr Tech Center

Showroom for the automation of tomorrow

The Kempten Tech Center of Liebherr Automation Systems provides a space for trials on high-quality automation solutions. The current focus is on vision-based robotics, bin picking, and processes in battery pack assembly for e-mobility. The Tech Center is a pillar of Liebherr‘s expertise and innovation potential in the field of automation. Customers benefit from the opportunity to carry out tests using their own workpieces on the equipment at the center.

Pickup service included

Pickup service included

For a long time now, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH has offered its customers a reconditioning service for gear cutting tools at its Ettlingen site. This service is now even more convenient for regular users, because it now includes a simple, regular pickup service.

“Random bin picking” for feeding car body parts

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH supplied a complete robot cell for automated, flexible parts feeding as a bin picking solution for the line entrance of a body shop at the BMW Group‘s Dingolfing plant. The robot‘s task is to pick up the car body parts and feed them to the spot welding system – including double component recognition and high-precision intermediate storage area in a latch.

Load more

“Ready for the future!”

“Ready for the future!”

Bigger, brighter, nicer, and equipped with the latest technology: the modernized training center at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten demonstrates the high-value Liebherr places on training and further development.

30 years and still going strong

30 years and still going strong

More than 30 years ago, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH introduced the LCS, an innovative gear grinding machine that was the first in the world to allow generating grinding with dressing-free CBN grinding worms. Since then, Liebherr has continued to develop this robust machine through each generation and maintained its position as an international pioneer in gear grinding.

A second life for high-quality machines

A second life for high-quality machines

In times of resource scarcity and supply bottlenecks, the Reman used machine program from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH can provide a real alternative to purchasing a new machine. The Kempten company now offers the general overhaul of used machines at three sites worldwide.

No such thing as can‘t

Whether it‘s a standard product or a major project, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH offers solutions for the automation of machining centers of any size.

Partner for contract gear manufacturing

Partner for contract gear manufacturing

Job shops must react quickly and flexibly to market requirements. For these users, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH offers a range of universal machines that cover the entire spectrum of gear cutting.

Quality assurance with the Liebherr WGT

Quality assurance with the Liebherr WGT

The Chinese Haoneng Group, a leading manufacturer in the field of vehicle transmission synchronization, is operating four WGT series measuring machines from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH. These ensure the quality of the components providing accurate and smooth gear shifting in vehicles.

Small but powerful

Small but powerful

25 millimeters – the size of a two-euro coin – is the diameter of the new CBN grinding discs developed by Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH specifically for machining critical component geometries with low tool overrun.

The courage to take new paths

The courage to take new paths

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH is breaking new ground in industrial mechanics training: apprentices can acquire the additional “Electrical engineering industry” qualification during their training. This will enable them to undertake some of the activities previously reserved for certified electricians. Liebherr is thus the first company in Germany to implement this pilot project.

The highlights of the group

The highlights of the group

Find out about the highlights of the year across the whole LIebherr Group.

“We don’t compromise on quality”

“We don’t compromise on quality”

Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH is continuously working to improve and develop its gear skiving tools. The company has now succeeded in further optimizing the design of the tools in terms of tool life and cost-effectiveness – without having to compromise on gear quality.