The Italian food industry is once again proving its resilience and dynamism. According to the Federalimentare Study Center, the sector remains Italy’s strongest-performing manufacturing industry, with impressive growth figures for 2024. Based on recent Istat statistics for November, production volumes have risen by +4.5%, showing a clear acceleration from the +3.7% recorded in October.Among the…
Dear Readers, Contrary to its reputation of a very traditional industry, technological advancements are transforming Canadian agriculture. Innovations such as precision agriculture tools and techniques are enabling farmers to enhance productivity, manage costs, and adopt more sustainable farming practices. As a consequence, farmers can better meet market demands and address environmental…
In a strategic move set to bolster its global footprint and technological capabilities, SCM Group, a leading player in the woodworking machinery industry, has announced the acquisition of Techno Logica International. This acquisition marks SCM Group's commitment to enhancing its technological prowess and expanding its market presence in key regions.Techno Logica International, renowned for its…
According to the Jalisco Furniture Manufacturers Association (Afamjal), Mexico is a leading furniture exporter, ranking 5th in the furniture and mattress industry worldwide, surpassing countries such as the United States and Canada; in addition, the furniture industry is the sixth largest manufacturing export category in Mexico, which demonstrates its importance and competitiveness in the…
Ontario's provincial government has unveiled a significant investment of $7.2 million aimed at boosting research within the agri-food sector. This initiative, announced by Premier Doug Ford's administration, underscores a strategic effort to enhance innovation and sustainability in one of the province's critical industries.The funding will be administered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation…
Researchers at ENEA - the Italian national agency for new technologies - have patented Bioaermac, an innovative insulating material for construction with multiple potentialities and characteristics that allow it to be exploited in other sectors as well.
Bioaermac.
In addition to having achieved high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, resistance to fire and mechanical stimuli, the new…
A center for industrial innovation in design and digital manufacturing for the Bajío aerospace sector (CIIA) was inaugurated on Tuesday in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to boost aeronautics companies in that country.
The project involves the Government of the State of Aguascalientes, private companies and the Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes on behalf of the academic sector.
The new center…
The aerospace industry in Mexico has positioned itself in recent years as a strategic cluster for the country's economic development, currently operating in the country 267 companies that employ 34,000 workers in the manufacturing productive sector, located in 18 states.
In an interview with Mexican Business Web, Carlos J. Bello, general director of the Mexican Federation of Aerospace Industry(…
Traditionally, machines for the packaging industry have been hydraulic. However, industrialists have realized that migrating to the use of electric machinery brings benefits in terms of lower energy consumption, maintenance and increased production.
"Having recent generation machines increases production capacity because the previous machines were slower and were in maintenance for longer…
For a large number of companies, it is increasingly urgent to accelerate the pace in the incorporation of technologies and innovation strategies to their production and management processes, not only to ensure their growth but also, in principle, to ensure their permanence.
However, it is not always evident that the implementation of new technologies and the development of infrastructure alone…