Event Details: Date: September 29 – October 2, 2025 Location: Main Stage, Ballroom A, Toronto Congress Centre Panelists: Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Italian Trade Commissioner and Director, Italian Trade Agency Canada Greg Guleserian, CEO, Biesse Canada Steve Spilak, National Sales Director, Salvagnini Canada Yusuf Ali, CEO, SMW Auoblok Canada Register: Secure your spot at CMTS 2025 Session Focus Machines Italia: Italian Technology at the Core of Smart Manufacturing – Insights from Industry Leaders in Canada This dynamic panel explores how Italian innovation is reshaping Canadian manufacturing. From

Artificial intelligence is proving valuable in manufacturing, but it cannot singlehandedly guarantee Canada’s competitiveness. According to Jayson Myers, CEO of NGen, the sector’s long-term strength will come from blending AI with robotics, advanced materials, and other breakthrough technologies. Myers pointed out that many digital transformation projects in Canada stumble because companies expect AI to be a quick fix. Real progress, he argued, depends on stronger data systems, new materials, and a willingness to rethink traditional processes. Canadian innovators are already showing what this

UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE , the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association has changed its General Manager and chosen Davide Della Bella to lead the organisation that has over 250 member companies and whose president is Riccardo Rosa. Appointed by the Executive Board, which gathered at its meeting on Tuesday, 10 June, Davide Della Bella has taken the baton from Alfredo Mariotti, who led the association for over 30 years and will continue to deal with the trade fairs managed by the association. Called to the position of deputy general manager of UCIMU in

Xometry, a global leader in AI-powered manufacturing solutions, has teamed up with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to enhance the visibility of Italian manufacturers in North America. The partnership leverages Xometry's extensive Thomasnet platform to promote Italian companies with prominent operations in the U.S. and Canada. The collaboration has led to the creation of the "Machines Italia" Italian Industrial Hub on Thomasnet.com. The hub features 30 of Italy's leading manufacturers that have established a significant presence across North America, showcasing their advanced capabilities in

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has introduced advanced technologies such as data analytics, augmented reality, and seamless connectivity, which augment and empower human operators. In smart factories, these technologies work hand in hand with highly skilled operators to increase productivity and manage the plant in real-time. Digital transformation is all about connectivity and collaboration. The integration of products, machines, and people, along with collaboration across the entire industrial value chain, are essential enablers of digitization. Robots in manufacturing represent a great

As Canadian farmers face a persistent labor shortage, they are increasingly turning to automation technologies to boost efficiency and overcome challenges. With estimates suggesting that one-third of agriculture jobs in Canada—approximately 100,000 positions—will be automated within the next decade, innovations like self-driving tractors, autonomous harvesters, and robotics are revolutionizing the way farms operate. The growing demand for precision farming, along with rising land prices, is driving the adoption of automated solutions such as autonomous grain carts, crop health monitoring