Italy closed 2025 as one of Europe’s most dynamic and fast‑advancing robotics ecosystems, strengthening its position in industrial automation, humanoid research, and AI‑driven manufacturing. In many ways, the country’s trajectory reflects a long cultural arc: “Thanks to Leonardo, Italy got a head start in robotics.” The spirit of mechanical imagination that began with Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th‑…
Italy's Leonardo DRS has opened a 140,000‑square‑foot naval power and propulsion facility in Charleston, South Carolina, expanding U.S. production capacity for Navy shipbuilding and the Columbia‑class submarine program. The site supports advanced manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electric and steam‑turbine systems. Executives call it a national‑level investment that strengthens the defense…
Italy's Tretau will invest over $18 million to open its first facility outside Europe in Fort Wayne, creating at least 70 jobs. The site will produce magnet wire for the EV, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors. The company, headquartered near Turin, aims to strengthen its presence in the United States
As autonomous cars spread, Mirai Robotics argues the oceans are next. The Italian start‑up has secured $4.2 million in pre‑seed funding to accelerate its autonomous maritime systems. Founded by Luciano Belviso, Luca Mascaro and Davide Dattoli, Mirai has built two self‑navigating vessels and supporting software. Early uses target defense and coastal surveillance, addressing the need for continuous…
Engineered Printing Solutions has renewed its exclusive North American partnership with Comec Italia, ensuring full access to Comec’s pad printing systems. The agreement strengthens EPS’s dual expertise in analogue and digital DTO printing and expands support across key industries with installation, training, service, and integrated automation solutions.
Dear Readers,As we move into a pivotal year for North American manufacturing, innovation, and international collaboration, we are pleased to welcome you to this new edition of the Machines Italia e‑newsletter. Across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Italian technology continues to strengthen its presence, deepen partnerships, and contribute to the evolution of key industrial ecosystems.From…
Italian aerospace leader Avio has chosen Virginia for its new $500 million U.S. production facility, marking a major expansion into the defense and space sectors. The 860,000-square-foot site will manufacture solid-propellant rocket motors for tactical propulsion, missile systems, and space applications. Avio USA, founded in 2022, aims to meet rising demand amid limited domestic production…
A new report from the Italian embassy in Washington DC, highlights Georgia’s growing appeal for Italian investors in the U.S. With 81 subsidiaries, Georgia trails top states like New York and Florida but leads its Southeastern neighbors, except North Carolina (114 subsidiaries). Nine Italian firms in Georgia employ over 100 workers, and 34 have more than 10. The broader Southern region—from…
On January 26, 2026, Luiss University in Rome inaugurated Manifattura 360°, a permanent observatory dedicated to analyzing Italian manufacturing supply chains in international markets. Promoted by Luiss’s Strategic Change Research Center and Philip Morris Italia, the initiative responds to rising global trade instability. A white paper presented during the launch outlines vulnerabilities,…
Spazzolplastica SpA, an Italian plastics and wire winding company, is expanding its production in the United States with a new plant in Mentor, Ohio, dedicated to the manufacture of basket spools. The investment strengthens the company's presence in North America, complementing the already operating plant in Stow, Ohio, and will create 11 new jobs. The location was chosen because of the strength…