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WMS 2018 Wraps Up

"We have never seen so much automation and so many advanced systems in any other exhibition around the world!" This was a recurring statement in the aisles of Xylexpo 2018 – the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies – that was held at Fiera Milano-Rho in Milan, Italy, last May 8th to 12th. As always, the show did not disappoint attendant expectations: plenty of technology for secondary wood processing, from panels to solid wood; the best offer of furniture manufacturing systems; and the most advanced "Industry 4.0" solutions. Xylexpo 2018

Maker Faire Rome 2018 – The European Edition

The Italian Trade Commission (ITA) – Machines Italia is seeking North American investors, R&D centers and Innovative companies for a trip to Rome to attend Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition. This event, which will take place in Rome from October 12th to 14th, 2018, is the largest Maker Faire franchise in Europe and is open to both trade professionals and the public at large. This year’s major theme is additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI, education, research, and science. The program of Maker Faire Rome is packed with seminars

INNOVATION DAYS: The Italian Trade Agency facilitates the establishment of new US-Italy advanced manufacturing partnerships

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Innovation Days 2018 (hashtag #attendID) takes place in the week of June 25th in Detroit and Chicago, offering Midwestern companies in the automotive, advanced manufacturing and robotics industries extensive opportunities to engage with a group of Italian delegates organized by the Italian Trade Agency via its Rome and Chicago Offices. This weeklong program will underscore Italy’s position as US top solution provider while encouraging engagements between some of Italy’s leading companies and universities as they seek to expand existing relationships and build new ones with industry peers

Innovation Days 2018 Focus on Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing Trends

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FINAL NUMBERS ARE IN! 2020 the year analysts predict the United States will surpass China and Germany to once again become the #1 manufacturing powerhouse in the world. Four key factors will spur the US to the number one position: automation and innovation; growth of green energy policies; infrastructure investment; and the relaunch of Made in USA . The United States is investing in technology with strategic initiatives, such as Manufacturing USA , to bring the country back to a position of leadership in the manufacturing sector and through new models of collaboration between companies and

Machines Italia @ IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Expo 2018

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Machines Italia, a project by the Italian Trade Agency, will be present throughout the conference in the Solution Hall section at this year's edition of Best Plants. Within the Machines Italia booth (#530) information will be provided to the +700 NAFTA manufacturers taking part in this year's edition, on leading Italian solution providers and upcoming trade shows in Italy relevant to their sectors of activity. As well, the Agency will be promoting attendance to its upcoming " Innovation Days" event taking place in Detroit and Chicago the week of June 25th. Innovation Days will be focused on

Italy - US Advanced Manufacturing Conference 2018

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ICE-Agenzia lancerà a Milano il 21 febbraio 2018 un ciclo di roadshow tecnologici negli Stati Uniti, aperti alla partecipazione di imprese italiane. Nell'occasione istituzioni, centri di ricerca e mondo imprenditoriale dei due Paesi si confronteranno sull'evoluzione tecnologica del settore manifatturiero e sulla possibilità di lavorare insieme in questo campo. PERCHÉ PARTECIPARE Gli Stati Uniti puntano alla leadership globale nel settore manifatturiero e investono in tecnologia, con iniziative come il piano Manufacturing USA; si aprono quindi opportunità per le imprese fornitrici di macchinari

Machines Italia USA’s 5th Participation To Makers Fair

The Machines Italia USA Desk in Chicago arranged the fifth Italian participation at the 2017 Makers Fair. The event, which took place in New York City September 23-24 was open to both trade professionals and the public at large. This year’s major theme was additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, advanced manufacturing, robotics, education, research & science. The 2017 Makers Fair stretched across four halls and attracted more than 100,000 visitors and 900 makers. The Italian Trade Agency and Machines Italia participated in the fair to provide assistance to Italian and local

Italy's Role In Advanced Manufacturing Evident At Rapid 2017

On May 11th, 2017 the Italian Trade Agency Chicago Office was interviewed during the Rapid + TCT 2017 Conference in Pittsburgh, hosted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The show is one of the premier events for Advanced Manufacturing and provides a forum on the new trends and outlooks for Industry 4.0 and beyond. The ITA’s spokesperson talked about its mandate to assist and promote Italian advanced manufacturing technology in the US and illustrated the Italian government's national plan, Industry 4.0, and how it will benefit Italian manufacturers investing in innovation. To watch the

Launch of McKinsey’s North American Digital Capability Center at DMDII of Chicago Adds Opportunities for Italian Companies’ Engagement in Industry 4.0 both at Home and Abroad

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McKinsey & Company and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII), a UI LABS collaboration, announced on June 1, 2017, the launch of the North American Digital Capability Center (DCC) – a unique digital manufacturing learning center offering companies access to next generation Industry 4.0 technology to help them advance their operations, design and productivity. The US Chicago center joins four other international McKinsey DCCs locations, one of which is already in Venice, Italy. For Italian companies, in particular those with a US presence, opportunities to take

Italy Transforms Itself into a High-Tech Hotbed

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Today, the country once best known for fine cuisine and romantic vacations has become a world leader in manufacturing, machinery, and related fields. Now Italy’s leaders are staking their future on digitalization, education, and strategic collaboration. To read the full article at MIT Technology Review online click here. Click below watch the full panel discussion of the Italian Trade Agency / FEDERMACCHINE "Advanced Manufacturing: Through Collaboration Comes Innovation" sponsored luncheon of October 18th at MIT Technology Review 2016 edtion of EmTech in Boston.