IBARMIA
Develops hybrid 5-axis CNC machining centers with integrated laser metal deposition (ADD+PROCESS), enabling single-setup manufacturing combining additive and subtractive machining for complex aerospace and industrial parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Koldo Arandia
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Mature
- Total Funding
- $373.3M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- COFIDES
Technology & Products
Key Products
ADD+PROCESS family (5-axis hybrid machining centers with laser metal deposition); T12 Gen 2 and ZVH Gen 6 machining platforms; ZVH58/L4000 Extreme (multi-process machining); T MULTIPROCESS (integral manufacturing complex parts in single setup); C SERIES Portal Drilling Machines; ZMS4 and related automation-ready platforms; Wire additive manufacturing solutions (emerging)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary ADD+PROCESS platform eliminates intermediate processing steps, reducing lead time and cost for high-value aerospace/defense components; machine architecture uniquely capable of large-scale metal AM (>1m parts); integrated software controls both deposition and machining parameters; defensible through design patents and process know-how. Benchmark competitors (e.g., traditional additive + post-machining outsourcing) require 3-4x cycle time.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production cycle time 40-60% by combining 3D metal printing and precision machining in a single machine setup; eliminates intermediate part transfers; enables large-format metal AM (aerospace-grade components); cuts tooling costs for prototypes and low-volume production; enables on-site repair of high-value components.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary single-machine hybrid workflow eliminates intermediate handoffs; integrated ADD+PROCESS technology handles large-format metal AM where competitors rely on post-processing outsourcing; 70+ year heritage in precision manufacturing combined with modern additive integration; customization-first design philosophy vs. standardized machine offerings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers; Defense contractors; Large-part industrial production (rings, heavy components); Repair & restoration services
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Component Repair & Restoration; Railway; Heavy Equipment
Competitors
DMG MORI (hybrid additive/subtractive machining platforms); HAAS Automation (CNC with post-processing outsourcing model); Traditional additive service bureaus + post-machining (fragmented workflow)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
70 years of continuous operation; recent investments in R&D projects funded by Basque Government and CDTI; over €1M investment in Conflex aerospace project; expansion into USA market via Select Machining partnership (IMTS 2024); Shandong subsidiary established as hub for high-end manufacturing in China; growth noted as year-over-year (specific % unknown).
Major Milestones
1954: Company founding (~70 years of operation as of 2024); 2015: ADD+PROCESS (hybrid 3D printer + mill) unveiled and recognized by industry; 2015: Collaboration with Tecnalia & University of Basque Country formalized; 2020: Pandemic-era acquisition of Shandong Ibarmia subsidiary; 2024: T12 Gen 2 and ZVH Gen 6 platforms launched (EMO 2023/BIEMH 2024); 2024: Strategic partnership with Select Machining Technologies (USA distribution); 2024: DTS UK strategic alliance formed; 2024: MODIG partnership announced; 2024: Shandong subsidiary expansion as manufacturing hub
Notable Customers
Bergmans NV (ZVH58/L4000 Extreme delivery noted); Aerospace OEMs (implied via aerospace industry focus); Defense contractors (implied via product positioning); Chinese Railway Corporation (project partner)