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The undersigned office (Chicago USA) with a specific selective procedure has entrusted the SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - an important association that brings together engineers and professionals in the manufacturing sector throughout North America, as well as publisher of magazines specialized in industrial technologies, the task of develop the next edition of Machines Italia Magazine (hereafter also referred to as the magazine). Distribution of the magazine is expected by December 2023 through the Manufacturing Engineering magazine (to 30,000 subscribers).
The undersigned office (Chicago USA) with a specific selective procedure has entrusted the SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers - an important association that brings together engineers and professionals in the manufacturing sector throughout North America, as well as publisher of magazines specialized in industrial technologies, the task of develop the next edition of Machines Italia Magazine (hereafter also referred to as the magazine). Distribution of the magazine is expected by December 2023 through the Manufacturing Engineering magazine (to 30,000 subscribers).
The periodical Machines Italia will also be distributed in electronic format to approximately 255,000 executives and managers of North American manufacturing companies selected in the SME databases.
The 2023 edition of the magazine, the sixteenth, intends to promote Italian machinery and technologies in North American manufacturing industries, focusing on excellence, on the innovative content of the made in Italy offer, on the intelligent management of production resources and the workforce and on overcoming operational challenges in automation and manufacturing processes.
The magazine will also illustrate concrete cases of North American end users who successfully employ advanced technological tools supplied by Italian companies in the various mechanical sectors covered by ICE's Machines Italia programme.
All information and materials useful for the purpose of editing the magazine's contents must be sent to SME by October 6, 2023. This deadline has been set to allow the SME editorial staff to evaluate the material, ask any questions and make the necessary revisions in time for publication.We do not guarantee the publication of material received after the deadlines.
ARTICLES
SME underlined that the collaboration of Italian companies, their subsidiaries, and North American companies (that want to share their experiences using Italian machinery) in the collection of material to be used in the preparation of the articles and news that will appear in the publication is essential. In particular, SME is looking for materials and stories for articles on the topics listed below. For each theme, the reference SME editors and journalists are indicated, as well as the target companies. The choice of proposing material on one theme rather than another can be agreed directly with SME by writing to the addresses indicated below. Correspondence and materials must be in English. Finished articles will be approximately 2,500 words in length and will contain material from multiple sources.
F1 - Manufacturing Megatrends: Building a Sustainable, Efficient and Automated Future. As the world grapples with environmental challenges and looks to optimize production processes, manufacturers are embracing innovative technologies and practices that redefine industrial production.
Associations / Sectors:
AMAPLAST - Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Molds Manufacturers Association
- AMAFOND— Italian association of companies producing machinery, plants, furnaces, products, and services for the foundry Industry
- UCIMA - Italian manufacturers of Automatic Packing and Packaging Machinery
- FEDERTEC (x-ASSIOT) - Italian Association of Gears and Transmission Elements Manufacturers
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F2 - Industry 4.0 and Beyond. Manufacturing is transforming at an unprecedented rate, thanks to a host of new and emerging technologies that allow companies to improve their efficiency, quality and throughput. The list includes everything from advanced machining and cobots to augmented reality and additive manufacturing, as well as artificial intelligence, digital twins and predictive analytics.
Associations / Sectors:
FEDERTEC (x-ASSOFLUID) - Italian association of manufacturing and trading companies in Fluid Power Equipment and Components
- UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE - Italian Machine Tools, Robots, and Automation Manufacturers’ Association
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F3 - Customized Craftsmanship. Whether they specialize in aerospace and defense, medical equipment, food and beverage, or fashion, all manufacturers want the best of both worlds: experience and economies of scale, plus industry- and application-specific solutions. Such customization requires strong leadership, industry collaboration, technical expertise and organizational commitment.
Associations / Sectors:
ACIMIT - Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers
- ASSOFOODTEC - Italian Association of Machinery and Plant Manufacturers for Food Production, Processing, Preservation
- ASSOMAC - National Association for Italian manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Machinery
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Thom Cannell, Contributing Editor, email:tcannell-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 517-896-3098 and for information, Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org , tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F4 - Upskilling, Reskilling & Workforce Development. The competition for talent is at an all-time high. The rapid advancement of technology coupled with greater industry demands necessitates a skilled and engaged workforce. To be successful, companies are redoubling their efforts to enhance recruiting, training and retention programs.
Associations / Sectors:
ACIMGA - The Italian Graphic Printing and Converting Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
- FEDERUNACOMA—The Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation
- UNACEA—The Italian trade association of construction equipment
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Brad Marley, Contributing Editor, email:bmarley-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 248-500-7142 and for information, Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org , tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
F5 - Supply Chain Resilience. Building and maintaining strong partnerships has never been more important. Equipment suppliers are getting more involved in design and testing to ensure quality products, flawless launches and minimal downtime, while mitigating disruptions and enhancing agility.
Associations / Sectors:
ACIMAC - the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for the Ceramic Industry
- ACIMALL—The Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers’ Association
- Associazione Italiana MARMOMACCHINE (CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE) — Italian marble and stone machinery industries
- GIMAV - The Italian Glassworking Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
For this article (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact persons are Mr. Joe Szczesny, Contributing Editor, email:jszczesny-ext [at] sme.org, tel. (+1) 248-703-8135 and for information Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
NEWS BRIEF
The News Brief section of the magazine will highlight stories related to Italian companies and their subsidiaries that have invested or will invest in North America. These companies are requested to transmit and/or have information transmitted (including press releases andbyline articles) relating to new plants, products, offices, headquarters, installations as well as partnerships with North American companies. The information should be accompanied by graphic material such as photographs of machinery, people and/or installations.
Given the limited space, the selection of announcements and news for this section will be made by SME taking into consideration not only their editorial relevance but also a fair representation of the 15 Machines Italy sectors.
For this section (information, press releases, materials and images, etc.) the main contact person is Mr. Kip Hanson, Senior Technical Editor, email:khanson-ext [at] sme.org, tel. : (+1) 520- 548-7328.
CASE STUDIES
For the creation of the articles on the stories of end users of Italian technology, SME needs interviews and statements from customers able to provide direct evidence of the uses and the responsiveness of the machinery to the particular needs and requirements of North American customers. The material may relate only and exclusively to machinery and technologies actually used in North America. The coordinates of the customers that SME will interview directly must include: name, title, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and contacts of the branches of the Italian companies in North America or of the headquarters in Italy where the companies do not have local branches.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS, NEWS AND INFORMATION
News/material considerations
Please mark the information provided with a subject and contact information to request any additional information – for example “New automatic milling systems”. For more information on our material please contact Mr. Greg Paterno, Marketing Director, ABC SpA to (provide direct email and telephone/fax numbers)."
Image and photo considerations
Please send the graphic materials (images of machinery, logos, people and/or plants) in electronic format (eps, jpg, tif) at 300 dpi, with 4-in size. x 6-in. (10cm X 15cm) and resolution of 1500 X 940 pixels.
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