Italian machinery manufacturers are experiencing mixed results in international markets, with some areas seeing growth while others struggle. According to recent figures from Amaplast, the Italian trade association for manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing equipment, the global demand for Italian machinery remains robust, but not without challenges, particularly in Europe and the United…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods, set to take effect on April 2, are raising concerns in the machinery and manufacturing sectors. While Trump argues the move will help American farmers by reducing foreign competition, industries reliant on cross-border trade, including Italian manufacturers, are bracing for impact.In the long run, Italian companies that supply machinery…
Italian machinery manufacturers are increasingly integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and sophisticated software solutions into their products to meet evolving customer demands. This strategic shift aims to enhance efficiency, precision, and competitiveness in the global market.A pivotal initiative supporting this transformation is the Italian…
The Italian Trade Agency and ASSOMAC, the Italian National Association that represents the Italian Manufacturers of Machinery for Footwear, Leather Goods, Tannery, and Related Accessories, organized an Italian Pavilion at Sourcing at Magic which took place, online, from September 15 to December 15, 2020. The Italian presence at Sourcing at Magic boasted 11 among the…
The orders index for textile machinery drawn up by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, for the period from October to December 2019, showed an 8% drop compared to the same period for 2018. The index value stood at 92.9 points (basis: 2015=100).
Orders compiled by Italian machinery manufacturers were in negative figures both abroad and on domestic markets in Italy…
New orders for Italian machinery manufacturers were negative both in foreign markets and in Italy. Abroad, an 8% decrease was recorded, with an absolute index value of 98.9 points. The drop in domestic orders was even more pronounced, at -22% compared to the third quarter 2018. The absolute value of the index was 94.9 points.
Alessandro Zucchi, president of ACIMIT, commented the market situation…
The USA Market for Advanced Manufacturing (AM) and Robotics
Manufacturing in the U.S. has often been assumed to be in long-term decline, with the competitive advantage moving to low-cost countries such as Mexico and China. However, with advanced technologies likely to automate as much as 60% of factory tasks, in the future low-cost countries may no longer enjoy a competitive advantage, and the…
November 2019 – The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is pleased to announce the North American winners of its annual technology awards (see Attachment A in the PDF for a full list). Essays by engineering students based in several renowned Universities in Canada, Mexico and the United States were selected by panels of Italian experts for their outstanding quality and innovativeness. Five scholars and…
In its 20th edition, the second one in Milan, LAMIERA strengthened its position as a world class exhibition for metal-fabricating technology, automation systems, robotics, welding equipment . New innovation areas included Robot Planet, FabbricaFutura and Saldatech as well as Fastener Industry, Ecocoatech and Blech Italy Service.
Lamiera 2019 took place in at the Fiera Milano Rho, in Milano…
Machines Italia, the Italian Trade Agency network in North America will continue in 2019 with the Italian technology Awards program. The Italian Technology Awards promote Italian manufacturing technology, engineering, and design among graduate and undergraduate students across North America and worldwide. This awards program is supported by Federmacchine, the National Federation of Association of…