Nothing is created without disturbing balance. Since 1986, IBA has used particle physics in medicine, research, and industry to make a positive impact on science.

This book recounts the human and entrepreneurial journey of a company born in a university laboratory and guided by four principles that shaped its culture: "care, dare, share, and be fair". These values are not merely slogans or certainties but productive tensions that drive IBA to innovate, to cooperate, and to unite technological ambition with social responsibility.

From the design of the first Cyclone 30 cyclotron to worldwide recognition of proton therapy, the story follows a path marked by breakthroughs, bold bets, crises overcome, and strategic rebounds.

More than a technological pioneer, IBA is a responsible corporate citizen, dedicated to promoting the common good by seeking a lasting balance among all its stakeholders. Its mission, “to protect, enhance, and save lives”, is reflected in the thousands of patients treated, the hundreds of accelerators installed worldwide, and a culture deeply rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term commitment.