Scientists have Discovered how the Romans made Self-Healing Concrete, a reason why the colosseum and pantheon are still impeccably standing An unexpected and sustainable ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that could last for millennia. The ancient Romans were masters of engineering, constructing vast networks of roads, aqueducts, ports, and massive buildings, whose remains have survived for two millennia. Many of these structures were built with concrete: Rome’s famed Pantheon, which has the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome and was dedicated in 128

Dear Italian Subsidiaries in North America, We would like to bring to your attention the opportunity to be part of the next edition of our magazine “Machines Italia” which is a complementary opportunity for your company to gain additional exposure within the North American marketplace. For context, you may review previous editions of the magazine at www.old.machinesitalia.org/magzine The following provides all indications and suggestions on the magazine and how your company can possibly be featured. The Chicago Office of the Italian Trade Agency, with a specific selection procedure entrusted

Milan, 21 February 2023. This afternoon, during a meeting attended by enterprises, the credit world, institutions, and the press, the first Sustainability Report dedicated to the machine tool sector was presented. It was carried out by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots, and automation systems manufacturers' association, in cooperation with ALTIS, Graduate School Business & Society of the Catholic University of Sacred Heart. “Sustainability is an extremely profitable field for companies, because it does not only allow to improve the relations with one’s own

'Italian food producer sees the pasta-bilities in Canada' London’s food production scene continues to grow, with Italian food processor Andriani S.p.A. announcing that it is opening its first-ever North American allergen and gluten-free pasta production facility in London, Ontario. We are excited to build our first North American manufacturing facility in London, Ontario, Canada,” said Michele Di Paolo, CEO, operations, Andriani S.p.A. “London has all the right ingredients, supportive city, talent, access to raw materials and a great location to access many different markets.” London’s food

Sales down in last year's balance sheet for all the main types of agricultural machinery. The market downturn, to be considered partly technical after the boom of 2021, is also due to the well-known supply problems and the sharp rises in raw material prices. The demand for machinery, however, remains at high levels, thanks to public incentives. The appropriations for agricultural machinery envisaged by the PNRR are on their way. Problems in the supply chain, the sharp rise in raw material prices and the uncertainties of the geopolitical scenario are affecting the performance of agricultural

Growth for Italy’s natural stone exports confirmed: +13.9% in the first 9 months of 2022. According to statistics processed by Confindustria Marmomacchine 's Studies Center, from Jan- Sept 2022, Italy’s overall exports of marbles, travertines, and natural stones generally increased in value by 13.9% from the same period the previous year, reaching worth of 1,562.6 million euros. A fundamental contribution to growth came from finished and semi-finished materials, whose foreign sales in the first 9 months of 2022 increased by 17.4% from the same period in 2021, for a total of 1,274.5 million

'After COVID-19 customers have higher expectations regarding sustainability. The pandemic has taught us that having production closer to the place where the goods are sold is important. The common requests, on all types of machines relate to digitalization and industry 4.0, as well as sustainability, traceability, and circular economy," reports Maria Vittoria Brustia, President of ASSOMAC, the National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning Technologies. Industry trends Sports shoes and sneakers are still very popular, very in fashion. But we also see a

The collection of applications to exhibit is going on expeditiously for the next edition of LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines and related technologies, scheduled to take place at FieraMilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA – the only trade show exclusively focused on the sector – will again take place in odd-numbered years. Considering the economic framework

This morning, a preview of the 22nd edition of LAMIERA was presented to the international press. The international exhibition for sheet metal processing and sheet metal forming machines and related technologies is scheduled to take place at fieramilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023. After the “unusual” edition, which was held in 2022, due to the one-year postponement caused by the public health emergency, LAMIERA can again find its traditional positioning in the calendar of international trade fairs regarding this field: the odd-numbered years. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian

The Italian Trade Commission (ITA) in Canada is once again organizing a delegation to MARMO + MAC that will take place in Verona, Italy from September 27 to 30, 2022. The purpose of this initiative is to provide Canadian end users of marble and stone processing technology the opportunity to meet with leading Italian suppliers.. MARMO + MAC is one of the world’s largest international trade shows for the marble and stone industry. The event showcases machinery and equipment as well as materials, supplies and a vast array of products for the lapidary sector, Featuring 1,600 international