Machines Italia, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, participated in CMTS 2025 – the Canadian Manufacturing & Technology Show, Canada’s largest manufacturing trade event. Attracting over 15,000 industry professionals and more than 500 exhibitors, CMTS serves as a leading North American hub for manufacturing, automation, and smart technology innovation.
Italian Technology at the Core of Smart Manufacturing
As an Industry Supporter, Machines Italia featured a dedicated booth (#2618) and hosted a partner presentation at the Machines Italia Tech Theatre on the main stage. The session, titled “Machines Italia: Italian Technology at the Core of Smart Manufacturing”, highlighted Italian machinery solutions driving efficiency, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 transformation in Canada.
The 45-minute presentation was moderated by Sadi Muktadir, Editor of Canadian Manufacturing, and opened with remarks from Dr. Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Director of ICE Agenzia – Canada, who emphasized Italy’s industrial expertise:
"Italian machinery combines precision, innovation, and sustainability, offering Canadian manufacturers tools to enhance efficiency and competitiveness."
Featured Italian Companies
Leading Italian companies operating in Canada presented their advanced solutions tailored to local manufacturing needs:
- Biesse Canada: IoT-enabled SOPHIA platform, CNC routers, and edgebanders for seamless digital factory integration and streamlined workflow management in woodworking operations.
- Salvagnini Canada: Flexible, automated sheet metal processing lines, improving energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational agility for metal fabrication.
- SMW-Autoblok Canada: High-precision, flexible CNC workholding systems designed to enhance reliability, automation, and performance for Canadian manufacturers.
The session concluded with a Q&A, inviting attendees to visit Booth #2618 for live demonstrations, technical discussions, and collaboration opportunities.
Trends Observed at CMTS 2025
Several key trends in Canadian manufacturing were highlighted during the show, demonstrating opportunities for Italian machinery:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Canadian manufacturers are exploring AI for predictive maintenance, quality control, and digital twins. Italian solutions like Biesse SOPHIA IoT and COMAU robotics show strong potential for targeted adoption.
- Automation: Labor shortages are driving interest in flexible robotic cells, automated workholding, and streamlined production lines. Italian machinery is already providing measurable productivity and efficiency gains.
- Digital Twins & Simulation: Virtual modeling for process optimization is emerging in larger, high-tech Canadian firms. Modular Italian solutions allow stepwise implementation for manufacturers with varying levels of digital maturity.
- Flexible & Modular Manufacturing: Shorter production runs and market volatility favor reconfigurable lines and rapid tooling solutions. Italian engineering offers customization for high-mix, low-volume operations.
- Additive Manufacturing & Hybrid Machines: Adoption is growing in aerospace, medical, and high-complexity niche sectors. Italian hybrid solutions and collaborations with Canadian research institutions can accelerate local innovation.
CMTS 2025 highlighted Italy’s role in advancing smart manufacturing. Machines Italia helps Canadian manufacturers access Italian technologies that optimize operations, increase productivity, and enable Industry 4.0 adoption. The participation reinforces Italy’s commitment to connecting Canadian firms with global technological excellence.
