Convened to elect the new officers of the Association, the General Members’ Meeting of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE – held yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 7 July – re-appointed Riccardo Rosa as president of the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association for the two-year period 2026-2027.Pursuant to the articles of association of the UCIMU Foundation (art.5-a), in…

Italy’s first official national participation at Automate Show 2026 marked a milestone for our advanced manufacturing and automation ecosystem. Hosted at McCormick Place and featuring more than 900 exhibitors and over 50,000 attendees, Automate reaffirmed its role as the premier U.S. event for robotics, AI-driven automation, and next‑generation manufacturing technologies.Interview with ITA and…

Oversonic Robotics, an Italian company specializing in humanoid cognitive robotics, has opened a 500 m² office in Los Angeles to support its expansion in the United States. The center will be dedicated to the development of robotic solutions for the medical sector and national growth, in synergy with NantWorks, a U.S. group active in healthcare and aerospace. The announcement was made during the…

The outlook for the robotics market in North America in the second half of 2025 remains positive, with moderate growth expected in line with trends observed in the first half of the year.📌 Forecast for industrial robotics According to industry analysis, the North American industrial robotics market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 10.1 percent through 2030, driven by…

Event Details:Date: September 29 – October 2, 2025Location: Main Stage, Ballroom A, Toronto Congress CentrePanelists: Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Italian Trade Commissioner and Director, Italian Trade Agency CanadaGreg Guleserian, CEO, Biesse Canada Steve Spilak, National Sales Director, Salvagnini Canada Yusuf Ali, CEO, SMW Auoblok CanadaRegister: Secure your spot at CMTS 2025Session…

Artificial intelligence is proving valuable in manufacturing, but it cannot singlehandedly guarantee Canada’s competitiveness. According to Jayson Myers, CEO of NGen, the sector’s long-term strength will come from blending AI with robotics, advanced materials, and other breakthrough technologies.Myers pointed out that many digital transformation projects in Canada stumble because companies expect…

UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association has changed its General Manager and chosen Davide Della Bella to lead the organisation that has over 250 member companies and whose president is Riccardo Rosa.Appointed by the Executive Board, which gathered at its meeting on Tuesday, 10 June, Davide Della Bella has taken the baton…

Xometry, a global leader in AI-powered manufacturing solutions, has teamed up with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to enhance the visibility of Italian manufacturers in North America. The partnership leverages Xometry's extensive Thomasnet platform to promote Italian companies with prominent operations in the U.S. and Canada.The collaboration has led to the creation of the "Machines Italia"…

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has introduced advanced technologies such as data analytics, augmented reality, and seamless connectivity, which augment and empower human operators. In smart factories, these technologies work hand in hand with highly skilled operators to increase productivity and manage the plant in real-time.Digital transformation is all about connectivity and collaboration.…

As Canadian farmers face a persistent labor shortage, they are increasingly turning to automation technologies to boost efficiency and overcome challenges. With estimates suggesting that one-third of agriculture jobs in Canada—approximately 100,000 positions—will be automated within the next decade, innovations like self-driving tractors, autonomous harvesters, and robotics are revolutionizing…