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4 Smart Data Enables Smart Manufacturing
At the time of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world. Technical trends that were apparent before the pandemic may accelerate. This article discusses four of these important trends linked by what we might label Smart Data.
5 USMCA survey says Italian machinery is durable and high quality
This article provides insights on important issues facing many industrial sectors, and what USMCA companies’ preferences are when purchasing equipment. Current users of Italian machinery value its robustness, high quality, and value. Market projections on future purchases and needs are also illustrated in depth.
7 Taming the modern machine
Manufacturing equipment in the US has become increasingly sophisticated and automated, in part to address the shortage of qualified personnel. This article discusses how Italian companies are responding to the need for better training and smarter operators for more automated manufacturing.
11 Automation in any language
Automation helps control costs while improving quality, safety, and maybe even job satisfaction. Relieved from the drudgery of repetitive tasks this article discusses how humans can employ their innate creativity to better their manufacturing operations.
15 Data-equipped machines help productivity
With more information available from machinery and their components than ever before, factories can collect, analyze and use data to identify problems, and improve operations. This article reviews how companies are using the expanded availability of data.
19 Making light work of the heaviest jobs
Heavy-duty machinery for farming, construction and woodworking must not only be tough, but energy efficient, capable of multitasking, and able to provide information about how it is functioning. This article discusses how Italian heavy equipment manufacturers are meeting these demands by rapidly integrating new technology into their machines.
23 Coronavirus impacts, current and future
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted manufacturing firms to make immediate changes to processes, and in some cases products. It has also prompted them to seriously consider long-term equipment changes and realignments in the supply chain.
27 Machines Italia News
News briefs from a selection of our 10,000 machinery manufacturers.
31 Italian Innovation in the Spotlight
Machines Italia takes “Smart Data, Smart Automation, Smart Workers” on the road to major North American events.
32 Trade Shows in Italy
Upcoming exhibitions sponsored by our partner associations.
34 Innovation at Work in Global Markets
A brief look at Machines Italia’s 15 partner associations and industries.
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