Liebherr

Liebherr develops one of the world’s most comprehensive portfolios of industrial and automation technology, spanning sectors from construction and mining to aerospace, refrigeration, and precision manufacturing. In its automation and manufacturing divisions, the company produces robotic palletizers, gantry systems, flexible robot cells, and tool-handling automation for gear production and machine tending. Its software platforms—including Liebherr Manufacturing System (LMS 4.0), LHRobotics.Vision, and Intelligent Cell Control—provide real-time production monitoring, part tracking, and tool lifecycle management. Together, these systems allow manufacturers to automate setup, assembly, and material flow while maintaining flexibility for small-batch or custom production.

Liebherr’s business model is hybrid, combining hardware sales with modular software and digital services that extend machine value over time. Customers typically purchase equipment outright but layer on digital platforms and service agreements covering predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and software updates. Its LMS 4.0 platform is delivered as a modular suite, with configurable apps that can be licensed or subscribed to depending on operational scope. The company’s LiDAT telematics system adds another layer, transmitting real-time data on machine performance, fuel usage, and maintenance needs to optimize uptime and fleet efficiency. Across its heavy equipment lines, Liebherr also offers financing, leasing, and rental options, along with tiered service agreements that bundle telemetry, condition monitoring, and maintenance support into recurring contracts. This approach balances traditional equipment ownership with subscription-based access to data and digital capabilities.

“The focus is no longer just on the technological excellence of devices and machines,” says Stephen Albrecht, Managing Director at Liebherr-International AG. “Today, we focus much more on the entire value chain for customers and users of Liebherr solutions. It’s all about concrete, measurable added value that comes from digitalisation.”