Saturday, 12 October was the closing day of 34.BI-MU, the international biennial exhibition dedicated to the industry of machine tools, robots, automation, digital and additive manufacturing, and subcontracting, was held at Fieramilano Rho on Wednesday, 9 October.
PLATFORM BASKET SRL, an Italian manufacturer of spider lifts, has established PB Canada in Mississauga, Ontario. The operation is overseen by Davide Franzini, Platform Basket’s Export Manager, with day-to-day management handled by Nick Yannuzzi.
Italian companies have made significant investments in the U.S. recently, totaling close to half a billion dollars. Let’s take a closer look at some of these notable ventures:
In a bold move to revitalize America's manufacturing prowess, the U.S. Navy is leading the charge to address the longstanding skills gap and modernize the country's industrial infrastructure. This initiative comes as part of a broader commitment to replace aging submarine fleets, with a focus on expanding the manufacturing workforce and assisting suppliers in upgrading their facilities.
Less than six months before the debut of the second edition of RobotHeart, the most important players in the robotics industry have already confirmed that they will exhibit in the halls of 34.BI-MU, at fieramilano Rho from 9 to 12 October 2024.
Feraboli Equipment of Cremona, Italy has reached an agreement with Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment based in Dunville, Kentucky.
The Italian machine tool industry is facing a difficult conclusion to 2024, with a marked decline across most economic indicators. However, forecasts for 2025 suggest a slight recovery, albeit at a modest pace, indicating that while the industry is not out of the woods, there are signs of a gradual rebound.2024: A Year of Setbacks
An Accenture study suggests that by 2030, Italian companies could boost their added value by about €50 billion ($54.30 billion) through the widespread use of generative AI. This was presented at a meeting of the Leonardo Committee, a group promoting the "Made in Italy" brand, unrelated to the Leonardo defense and aerospace group.