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National Aerospace Foreign Direct Investment Exposition

Aerospace and Defense Conference. Los Angeles, CA, October 26 – 28, 2015. The U.S. Department of Commerce partnered with the Aerospace States Association (Aerospace and Defense Conference. Los Angeles, CA, October 26 – 28, 2015. The U.S. Department of Commerce partnered with the Aerospace States Association ( http://www.aerostates.org/) ) to host the first-ever National Aerospace FDI Exposition on October 26-28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The expo brought foreign investors together with U.S. companies, economic development organizations, state officials, and service providers, to

UCIMU And Machines Italia Back On The Road To Ohio And Alabama

A delegation of Italian companies led by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tool, robots, automation systems and ancillary products (NC, tools, components, accessories) manufacturers' association, will be touring automotive and aerospace manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Ohio and meet with industry decision makers in the two US states. The trip will take place from March 7 to 12 2016. The program of the delegation has been arranged by Machines Italia USA c/o ITC Chicago with the assistance of Economic Development Partnership of Alabama and the European American Chamber of

Survey reveals current and future impact of 3D printing on manufacturing

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a subsidiary of 3D-printing technology leader Stratasys (Eden Prairie, MN) published a report on the impact of 3D printing on manufacturing. The document is based on a survey of 700 designers, engineers and executives who work for companies committed to advanced manufacturing (AM) technology. 40% of them are employed by companies with more than $50 million in revenue. It is the only business report of its kind, dedicated to 3D printing and insights from professional users, such as the following: by a large margin, respondents ranked complex design capabilities

Italy Invests in the US: Italy-Based Acciaierie Valbruna Invests $30 Million in Fort Wayne (INDIANA)

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Valbruna Slater Stainless Inc., a stainless steel and nickel-alloy manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana., creating up to 45 new jobs by 2017. The company, which is a subsidiary of Vicenza, Italy-based Acciaierie Valbruna SpA, will invest $30.5 million to renovate and equip its Fort Wayne facilities, constructing a 166,000-sq.-ft. addition. The expanded facility is expected to be fully operational by late 2015. Valbruna Slater Stainless serves companies in the aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, power-generation, chemical processing

Preo Srl

PREO is a leading designer and manufacturer of adhesive applicators. We are the largest Italian manufacturer with our considerable technical, commercial and production departments. We never stop working to achieve the highest standards in quality and innovation. As a result, our company has become highly competitive in developing standard machines and in researching and creating special patented solutions. Our long time experience in the aerospace sector is our greatest asset. PREO is one of the best examples of Italian industry. Our highly qualified technical staff and state of the art

Global Aviation Manufacturers Awareness Study: Italian Trade Commission Los Angeles

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The Italian Trade Commission Los Angeles (USA) recently conducted its study on the global awareness of Italian solution providers in the aviation industry with the following objectives: •Investigate awareness levels of Italian machinery for the aviation industry; •Determine perception of manufacturing equipment from various countries; •Examine aspects important in machine purchases, as well as purchases planned for the near future. Over 150 manufacturers within the industry completed this study. Italian Trade Commission 2013 Global Aviation Manufacturers Awareness Study

EU to invest 20 million pesos in national aerospace industry

As part of Promexico's Mexico-European Union competitiveness and innovation program (PROCEI), the European Community will invest 20 million pesos in Mexico to train 25 Mexican SMEs to obtain AS9100 aeronautical certification this year. Through the Aeronautical Testing and Technology Laboratory (Labta), SMEs in areas such as metal mechanics, electrical systems and even companies dedicated to composite or composite materials will be trained. "To help them quickly and achieve the goal, we are recovering the SMEs that have the capacity to make wonderful materials that the industry requires, that

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Technological progress is the driving force of change in modern life. For over 80 years Mitsubishi Electric contributes to this process with cutting-edge technologies and innovative products of the highest quality. On their website you can find out more about an international group which is true to the motto "Changes for the better", aiming at continuous improvement of its technology - for greater progress and a better quality of life. Mitsubishi Electric is one of the leading companies worldwide in the field of electrical engineering and electronics. The group is present in over 120 countries

Eaton Electric Srl

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that helps their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for

Italian Innovation in the US: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Gets An Italian Edge

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Sometimes it takes the cooperation of individuals across oceans to make great things happen. This year, as America watched with sadness as its shuttle program was canceled, senior level students at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, FL, USA sought the help of their friends and engineers at Meccanotecnica Riesi S.r.l in Sicily, IT to keep space exploration relevant. Embry Riddle strives to prepare its students for their careers in Aerospace while also lending its research facilities to the growth of the Aerospace industry itself. To fulfill both of these endeavors