Lamiera is the main Italian, international trade show for metal fabricating technology. The range of machinery on display includes sheets, pipes, sections, wire and metal structural processing equipment as well as equipment for dies, welding, heat and surface treatment and finishing. Machines Italia and UCIMU, the Italian machine tool, robots, automation systems and ancillary products (NC, tools, components, accessories) manufacturers' association, will be inviting selected North American companies to this year’s event, which will take place in Bologna from May 11 to 14, 2016. If you are

Many OEMs lament that the U. S. economy is treading water. It could be worse. Consider the situation in the Euro zone, which is mired in a recession and facing unemployment above 11%, a debt crisis, and nagging questions about the future of its currency. Despite the turmoil, Italian machine builders are holding their own, according to data from UCIMU, the Italian machine-tool association. Production and exports for the group rose at double-digit rates last year and, while recent orders have declined, the association still predicts export sales for 2012 will be up 12.3%. The Italian machine

Tens of thousands of engineers and technical managers from across Europe gathered in Northern Italy last month for a series of events loosely termed Technology Exhibition week. These included Fluidtrans Compomac (fluid power), Mechanical Power Transmission and Motion Control, Plast (plastics and plastics-processing machinery), Xylexpo (woodworking machinery) — all held in Milan — and Lamiera (metal-forming equipment), held in Bologna. Widespread interest in Italian components, machines, and technology belies the country’s current economic conditions. It’s no secret that Italy is caught up in

During a morning press conference, the extent of the success of Italian machine tool and metal forming companies during the past couple of years was laid out for us by Luigi Galdabini, VP of UCIMU – Sistemi per produrre, the trade association of Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots, automation and auxiliary technologies. “During 2011, all the figures showed a double digit increase in all indicators for volume, exports, and so one,” Galdabini explains. “Our production of machine tools rose in value to 4.8 billion Euros, which was an increase of 13.5 percent compared to the previous

Matt Powell, deputy editor-in-chief of Plant magazine, is among a group of new Canadian and American journalists representing various business and industry publications who are part of a delegation visiting the Fluidtrans Plast 2012 and Xylexpo shows in Milan, as well as Lamiera in Bologna. Plant magazine has been awarded the prize for the best edition of the show. Organized by the Italian Trade Delegation (in the United States and Canada), the initiative aims to promote machinery and technology to North American manufacturers..... Follow live coverage of these events at : Matt Powell, deputy

The Italian machine tool industry has seen double-digit growth in the past couple of years, and expects to have a solid 2012 also. At the recent Lamiera show in Bologna, Italy, Luigi Galdabini, VP of the machine tool trade association UCIMU - SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, explained with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, what he considers the reason for this success, and what he is hearing from clients about their needs. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

General Manager Massimo Carboniero introduces OMERA and discusses with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, what he perceives as the company's competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging marketplace. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Gasparini's Luca Grazzini explains to Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, the energy savings realized with the new X-Press 200 eco, as well as various other benefits of the new system. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Salvagnini's Nicola Vanzo explains to Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, how many technologies have been brought together from Salvagnini's products to create the innovations demonstrated in the company's newest press brake. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Prima's Flavio Gregori discusses with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, the company's drive for energy efficiency, and the particular value this brings to the company's press brake offering. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.