mid-2025, the North American manufacturing landscape is evolving rapidly. Despite uncertainties in trade-critical areas such as trade policies and security, significant opportunities are emerging in the United States, Canada and Mexico; new investments look particularly dynamic for advanced technologies and energy transition. Italian industrial machinery manufacturers, known for innovation and…
To strengthen its manufacturing sector and protect local jobs from the effects of international trade pressures, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit program, with a total investment of C$1.3 billion over three years. The initiative aims to reduce costs for businesses investing in property, machinery and equipment for…
Machines Italia is proud to participate in CMTS 2025 as an Industry Supporter of Canada’s leading manufacturing event, taking place September 29 – October 2, 2025 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Join us for our live 45-minute Machines Italia Spotlight Session, where industry leaders share how Italian technologies are transforming Canadian manufacturing:📅 Event Dates: 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM, September…
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) recently announced a $2 billion strategic investment plan, to be implemented by 2030, with the goal of accelerating the development and adoption of innovative technologies in the agriculture and food sectors. The initiative aims to promote advanced agtech solutions designed to improve the productivity, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability of Canada's…
April U.S. Census data on imports of machinery and related technologies for Machines Italia's sectors are now available, some key observations of which we report (see PDF for full report):For the first 4 months of 2025, total machinery imports to the U.S. decreased by 6.66 percent in 2025 compared to 2024. And the top five suppliers remained constant: Germany, Japan, Canada, China, and Mexico.…
JetZero, a California startup, is pushing ahead with its Z4 mixed-wing aircraft, saying it is the biggest innovation in commercial aviation since the jet age. The company is creating a $4.7 billion manufacturing center in Greensboro, N.C., that is expected to create 14,500 jobs by 2036. The Z4 design improves fuel efficiency by up to 50 percent and offers more space for 250 passengers or cargo.…
The second annual survey on AI in Manufacturing (2024-2025), conducted by Rootstock Software, highlights the growing role of AI in the industry. 90% of manufacturers believe AI is critical to the future, and 77% have implemented some form of AI, up from 70% in 2023. Moreover, 82 percent plan to expand AI budgets in the next 12 to 18 months, reinforcing the growing influence of AI in the…
U.S. economic development strategies are moving toward sector-specific incentives, particularly in the advanced manufacturing sector. This sector integrates cutting-edge technologies such as automation and smart sensors to promote innovation, job creation and economic sustainability. Rather than using broad incentive packages, states are now tailoring their financial instruments to high-value…
The outlook for the U.S. manufacturing sector for the second half of 2025 is mixed: some forecasts indicate growth, while others predict stagnation due to factors such as tariffs and rising costs. While some projections indicate a positive trend with growth in most sectors, others point to the negative impact of tariffs on revenues and the potential for stagnation. Here is a more detailed…
The manufacturing industry is facing a profound transformation, driven by advanced technologies and a renewed focus on the human role. Manufacturing 5.0, the successor to Industry 4.0, emphasizes collaboration between people and smart machines beyond automation.This model seeks to enhance workers' skills through integration with advanced technologies, such as…