Learning through cross-site training

​In precision manufacturing, consistent results do not come from machines alone. They come from shared standards, repeatable routines, and people who understand every step of the process.

In January 2026, IGW Romania hosted colleagues from VCST Mexico, IGW India and IGW China for a hands-on technical training and integration program. The goal was clear. Align expertise across sites, deepen process understanding, and strengthen collaboration through real shopfloor work.

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Why cross-site training matters at IGW

When multiple sites support similar technologies and customers, consistency becomes a daily discipline. Cross-site training helps teams:

• Transfer practical know-how faster than documentation alone ever can
• Align process thinking and quality expectations across regions
• Build a shared language between engineering, production and inspection
• Reduce ramp-up time on new processes and equipment

This is how IGW builds capability at scale, without losing control of quality.

One month of sharing knowledge

Throughout the month, specialists from several technical domains joined IGW Romania’s teams, including process engineering, product engineering, CNC programming, operations and quality control.

Deep dive with IGW China

The month started with a visit from Nick Liu, Process Specialist from IGW China, focusing on the gear grinding process on the Viper500. The program also covered complementary steps such as part balancing and assembly, where precision is not optional and process understanding is critical.

Knowledge exchange with VCST Mexico

IGW Romania welcomed colleagues from VCST Mexico, covering multiple roles and viewpoints:

• Martin Posada, Project Leader
• Miguel Castillo, CNC Programmer with expertise in hobbing and gear grinding
• Victor Salazar, CTX Gamma Operator and Setter
• Carlos Perez and Jose Mares, Quality Inspectors

Their focus included production flows and key operations on the DMG Gamma machine, combined with best-practice exchange on how processes are organised and controlled on the shopfloor.

Workflow immersion with IGW India

From IGW India, Tanmay Guldagad and Komal Giram, Product Engineers, followed the full manufacturing route end to end. Turning, milling, hobbing, grinding, and dimensional inspection. They also participated in evaluating tools and measuring equipment, reinforcing what each step requires in terms of preparation, stability and verification.

What this strengthens

By working directly with operations and technical teams, participants gained an in-depth view of how IGW Romania structures production and maintains strict quality standards. The impact goes beyond training. It strengthens the foundation of a global organisation built on:

• Shared ways of working
• Comparable technical judgement across sites
• Collaboration that is practical, not theoretical
• Continuous learning embedded in daily operations

Looking ahead

IGW remains committed to developing people and supporting the growth of specialists through real technical training, access to modern technologies, and collaboration across borders. Initiatives like this build a stronger global team, united by shared standards and a clear focus on performance.