from the Italian Trade Commissioner
Italy’s Role in the New World of Advanced Manufacturing
North American companies are embracing a wave of new technologies, many from Italian providers, that are helping them bring work back home, while remaining competitive.
s the Italian Trade Commissioner in Chicago, en- trusted with promoting trade and business opportuni- ties between Italian and foreign companies, it’s been heartening to see the continued renaissance of North American manufacturing these past few years. Whether manufacturers are building critical parts for planes, heavy equipment or cars, or producing custom yarns or chocolates, companies here are continuing to bring home the manufacturing work they once sent overseas. Impressive- ly, they are making this shift while remaining competitive and growing their businesses profi tably. How are they doing this? By embracing a new wave of
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highly productive, and fast-changing, advanced manufac- turing technologies. These tools do more work faster, with incredible precision, and offer digital tracking and analysis tools like never before.
Italian companies, of course, play a big role in research- ing, developing and bringing to market these advanced manufacturing tools and strategies, many of which are enabled by innovative software, automation and thinking. In this issue of Machines Italia, we take a closer look at
trends in the North American manufacturing market and tell the stories of companies using premium Italian technology to become more competitive and profi table. These stories dem- onstrate that investments in sophisticated, premium Italian manufacturing equipment and tools are paying off.
www.machinesitalia.org THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING TURNING OUR INNOVATION INTO YOUR PRODUCTIVITY!
For information on the companies cited within this publication or any of our thousands of Italian manufacturers, you may contact them directly, through our partner associations or any of the Machines Italia offices listed here.
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Indeed, the United States reduced its trade defi cit for goods last year by growing exports by $33.2 billion in 2013 over the prior year, according to the US Department of Commerce. Increases occurred in industrial supplies and materials ($7.1 billion); consumer goods ($6.8 billion); capital goods ($6.7 billion); automotive vehicles, parts, and engines ($6.0 billion); other goods ($3.4 billion); and foods, feeds, and beverages ($3.2 billion). US manufacturing and goods exports
are expected
to continue growing as the US government, states, local government, academia and private businesses continue to make investments in advanced manufacturing technologies and the skilled workforce needed for the future. The world is witnessing a manufacturing renaissance. Please accept my invitation to explore this edition of Machines Italia and see for yourself how advanced manufacturing tech- nologies from Italian solution providers are helping to fuel a new era in manufacturing.
Sincerely,
Matteo Picariello Trade Commissioner - Chicago
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Exploring the New World of
Advanced Manufacturing Italia Front & Back Cover
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This issue of Machines Italia explores how innovative and advanced manufacturing technologies from Italian companies are helping North American manufacturers improve processes, productivity and profi ts.
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