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The undersigned office (Chicago USA) by a special selective procedure has entrusted SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - a major association of engineers and manufacturing professionals throughout North America, as well as a publisher of magazines specializing in industrial technologies, with the task of developing the next edition of Machines Italia Magazine (henceforth also referred to as the magazine). The magazine is scheduled to be distributed by December 2023 through Manufacturing Engineering (to 30,000 subscribers).
The undersigned office (Chicago USA) by a special selective procedure has entrusted SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - a major association of engineers and manufacturing professionals throughout North America, as well as a publisher of magazines specializing in industrial technologies, with the task of developing the next edition of Machines Italia Magazine (henceforth also referred to as the magazine). The magazine is scheduled to be distributed by December 2023 through Manufacturing Engineering (to 30,000 subscribers).
The Machines Italia magazine will also be distributed electronically to about 255,000 executives and managers of U.S. manufacturing companies selected from SME databases.
The 2023 edition of the magazine, the sixteenth, aims to promote Italian machinery and technologies to North American manufacturing industries, focusing on excellence, the innovative content of made-in-Italy offerings, intelligent management of production resources and workforce, and overcoming operational challenges in automation and production processes.
In addition, the magazine will illustrate concrete cases of North American end-users successfully employing advanced technological tools provided by Italian companies in the various mechanics sectors covered by ICE's Machines Italia program.
All information and materials useful for editing the contents of the journal should be sent to SME by Oct. 6, 2023. This deadline has been set to allow SME editorial staff to evaluate the material, ask any questions, and make necessary revisions in time for publication. Publication of material received after the deadlines is not guaranteed.
ARTICLES
SME emphasized that the cooperation of Italian companies in gathering material to be used in writing the articles and news stories that will appear in the publication is essential. In particular, SME is seeking materials and stories for articles on the topics listed below. For each theme, the relevant SME editors and journalists as well as the target Companies are indicated. The choice to propose material on one topic rather than another can be arranged directly with SME by writing to the contact information given below. Correspondence and material must be in English. Finished articles will have an approximate length of 2,500 words and will contain material from multiple sources.
F1 - Manufacturing Megatrends: Building a Sustainable, Efficient and Automated Future. As the world grapples with environmental challenges and looks to optimize production processes, manufacturers are embracing innovative technologies and practices that redefine industrial production.
Associations/Sectors:
AMAPLAST - Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Molds Manufacturers Association
AMAFOND- Italian association of companies producing machinery, plants, furnaces, products, and services for the foundry Industry
UCIMA - Italian manufacturers of Automatic Packing and Packaging Machinery
FEDERTEC (x-ASSIOT) - Italian Association of Gears and Transmission Elements Manufacturers
For this article (information, press releases, materials and pictures, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F2 - Industry 4.0 and Beyond. Manufacturing is transforming at an unprecedented rate, thanks to a host of new and emerging technologies that allow companies to improve their efficiency, quality and throughput. The list includes everything from advanced machining and cobots to augmented reality and additive manufacturing, as well as artificial intelligence, digital twins and predictive analytics.
Associations/Sectors:
FEDERTEC (x-ASSOFLUID) - Italian association of manufacturing and trading companies in Fluid Power Equipment and Components
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE - Italian Machine Tools, Robots, and Automation Manufacturers' Association
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F3 - Customized Craftsmanship. Whether they specialize in aerospace and defense, medical equipment, food and beverage, or fashion, all manufacturers want the best of both worlds: experience and economies of scale, plus industry- and application-specific solutions. Such customization requires strong leadership, industry collaboration, technical expertise and organizational commitment.
Associations/Sectors:
- aCIMIT - Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
ASSOFOODTEC - Italian Association of Machinery and Plant Manufacturers for Food Production, Processing, Preservation
ASSOMAC - National Association for Italian manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Machinery
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Thom Cannell, Contributing Editor, email: tcannell-ext [at] sme.org,tel. : (+1) 517-896-3098 and for information, Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [ at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F4 - Upskilling, Reskilling & Workforce Development. The competition for talent is at an all-time high. The rapid advancement of technology coupled with greater industry demands necessitates a skilled and engaged workforce. To be successful, companies are redoubling their efforts to enhance recruiting, training and retention programs.
Associations/Sectors:
ACIMGA-The Italian Graphic Printing and Converting Machinery Manufacturers' Association
FEDERUNACOMA-The Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation
UNACEA-The Italian trade association of construction equipment
For this article (information, press releases, materials and pictures, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Brad Marley, Contributing Editor, email: bmarley-ext [at] sme.org,tel. : (+1) 248-500-7142 and for information, Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [ at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F5 - Supply Chain Resilience. Building and maintaining strong partnerships has never been more important. Equipment suppliers are getting more involved in design and testing to ensure quality products, flawless launches and minimal downtime, while mitigating disruptions and enhancing agility.
Associations/Sectors:
ACIMAC-The Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for the Ceramic Industry
ACIMALL-The Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers' Association
Italian MARMOMACCHINE Association (CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE)-Italian marble and stone machinery industries
GIMAV-The Italian Glassworking Machinery Manufacturers' Association
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.), the primary contacts are Mr. Joe Szczesny, Contributing Editor, email: jszczesny-ext [at] sme.org, tel. (+1) 248-703-8135 andfor information Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
NEWS BRIEF
The News Brief section of the magazine will highlight stories related to Italian companies that have invested or will invest in North America. Companies are asked to submit and/or have submitted information (including press releases and byline articles) regarding new plants, products, offices, locations, installations as well as partnerships with North American companies.Information should be accompanied by graphic material such as photographs of machinery, people and/or facilities.
Given the limited space, the selection of announcements and news for this section will be made by SME taking into consideration not only their editorial relevance but also a fair representation of the 15 Machines Italia sectors.
For this section (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email: khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
CASE STUDIES
For the production of articles on end-user stories of Italian technology, SME needs interviews and statements from customers who can provide direct testimony of the uses and responsiveness of the machinery to the particular needs and requirements of North American customers .The material may relate only and exclusively to machinery and technology actually used in North America. Contact information for customers whom SME will interview directly must include: name, title, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and contact information for the Italian companies' branches in North America or headquarters in Italy where the companies do not have local branches.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS, NEWS AND INFORMATION
News/material considerations
Please mark the information provided with subject and contact information to which any additional information should be requested - for example, "New Automatic Milling Systems. For more information about our material please contact Mr. Greg Paterno, Marketing Director, ABC SpA at (provide direct e-mail and phone/fax numbers)."
Image and photo considerations
Please send graphic materials (images of machinery, logos, people and/or plants) in electronic format (eps, jpg, tif) at 300 dpi, with dimensions 4-in. X 6-in. (10 cm X 15 cm) and a resolution of 1500 X 940 pixels.
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