In the first quarter 2022, the index of machine tool orders processed by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE marked a slight decrease (-3%) compared with the period January-March 2021. The absolute value of the index stood at 164 (base year 100 in 2015). The outcome was due to the reduction in the collection of orders in the domestic market, which was partially counterbalanced by an increase in overseas orders. In particular, on the foreign front, the collected orders grew by 5.3% compared with the same period of the previous year. The absolute

LAMIERA 2022, the international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet-metal forming machine tools and innovative technologies related to the sector, will take place one week earlier: the event is thus scheduled at fieramilano Rho from 18 to 21 May 2022. The exhibition has been moved up due to a necessary reorganisation in the calendar of the trade fairs held at fieramilano, as a consequence of the public health conditions that have imposed a postponement of all events scheduled for the first quarter of the current year. Events taking place in the months of May and June, which had not

Barbara Colombo, president of UCIMU: “The collection of machine tool orders is satisfactory, but affected by the delays in the supplies of raw materials and components and by the exorbitant increase of costs”. “We ask the Government to move, from April to June 2022, the delivery terms of machines ordered by the end of 2021, to ensure our customers the benefits established in the incentive measures regarding Industry 4.0” In the fourth quarter 2021, the index of machine tool orders processed by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE showed a 49.4%

TECHTEXTIL North America, which this year will take place in Atlanta, GA, May 17-19, 2022, is a unique conference and trade show for the technical textile industry: from research and development, to raw materials, nonwovens, process and converting technology, recycling equipment. These are all sectors where Italy excels. To further promote Italy’s prowess, the Houston office of the Italian Trade Commission - ITA is organizing a Pavilion with leading textile technology companies. For further information on the initiative, please contact houston [at] ice.it (subject: Machines%20Italia%20E

​ The 5th edition of Robotics Summit and Expo, taking place in Boston, Massachusett, May 10 - 11, 2022 will bring together, in one place, at one time, technical and business professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, experience and insights with the goal of driving robotics development and innovation forward. Machines Italia and the Italian Trade Commission - ITA will be promoting Italian technology and supporting North American industry professionals at the conference. For further information on this initiative, please contact chicago [at] ice.it (subject: Machines%20Italia%20E

The organization of LAMIERA 2022 is in full swing. The international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet-metal forming machines tools and innovative technologies related to the sector will take place at fieramilano Rho from 25 to 28 May . The 21st edition of the trade fair , promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organized by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, aspires to repeat the success of the two previous editions held in the same venue , which saw the biennial event constantly grow, in terms of

Paul O’Brien, CEO MediaTech Ventures moderated an amazing panel of Entrepreneurs during the November 10th, 2021 virtual event, Media Evolution, an International Panel Discussion. The organizers had requested the Desk of Machines Italia USA to provide an overview on the dynamic Italian ecosystem for entrepreneurship, and where opportunities were for US VCs, Seed Funders and various others to connect with said ecosystem. Long time Silicon Valley technology and startup veteran, Paul O’Brien serves the entrepreneur and venture capital economies as a teacher and thought leader. He’s the founder of

Sesto San Giovanni, 12 July 2021. In 2020, the Italian manufacturing industry of machine tools, robots and automation systems reported a considerable fall of all main economic indicators. Nonetheless, it was able to maintain the positions gained in the international rankings of the sector, where it confirmed its fourth place among manufacturing countries and among exporting countries and its fifth place in the ranking of consumer countries, as a testimony to the importance of the Italian market in the international scenario. The year 2021 is showing a completely different trend, confirming the

The ITALIAN GLASS SERIES is an online video project in 4 episodes created by Italian Trade Commission - ITA, GIMAV, the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Machinery, Equipment and Special products for Glass Processing in collaboration with National Glass Association (NGA). The series features leading Italian glass working companies and cutting-edge technologies, materials and processes which have been carefully selected for their suitability and changing impact for the US Market. Though intended for a wide audience, these videos showcase glass working machinery in motion

Throughout April 2021, the Italian Trade Commission - ITA has launched the Italia Demo Days, a series of free digital events open to all attendees of the World Ag Expo Digital Platform. Each Demo Day featured an educational session with Lessiter Media experts and U.S. market dedicated product video demonstrations specifically created by 41 Italian manufacturers. The educational session covered topics such as hay and forage equipment, specialty crop equipment, and vegetable cropping machinery. The Italia Demo Days jointly attracted over 2,000 viewers/attendees. If you missed any of Italia Demo