ITALY Ӏ CONSTRUCTION REPORT
NEW REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS FROM IMET
Italian manufacturer of industrial safety radio remote controls, Imet, used the GIS show to launch two new transmitters: the Zeus3 and Thor3. The Zeus3 is designed for complex applications by enabling up to six single-axis
joysticks or two dual-axis joysticks. Auxiliary controls can also be added to the transmitter’s lateral areas.
The Thor3 is configurable with up to 18 single-axis joysticks, or five dual-axis joysticks, on the main panel. Auxiliary controls can also be added. The transmitter can be spec’d with various buttons, potentiometers, toggle switches, or rotary selectors to best suit a wide range of applications. Imet also used GIS to celebrate that it gained official CANopen stack compliance certification, granted by CiA (CAN in Automation). This confirms Imet’s adherence to the CiA 301 V4.2 standard, reinforcing its commitment to interoperability and robust system integration.
According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) the business confidence index in the construction industry declined by 1% year-on-year (YoY) in the first eight months of 2025, preceded by an annual decline of 2.3% in 2024. Istat reported that the total floor
area for new residential and non- residential buildings issued fell by 11.7% YoY in Q1 2025, preceded by a YoY decline of 6% in Q4 and a growth of 8.3% in Q3 2024. Moreover, Italy is facing major challenges due to the new US tariffs, which threaten the country’s export- driven economy. The US President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on imports from all EU countries starting from August 1, 2025. Over the remainder of the forecast period, the Italian construction industry
BUSY SCHEDULE FOR AUTEC
Italian cableless control systems manufacturer Autec has been enjoying a busy tradeshow schedule. The company says GIS, however, is a standout show for it, claiming it provided ‘a valuable opportunity for exchange, growth, and connection with an industry that reflects our core identity’. The face-to-face contact at GIS gave Autec the opportunity to outline its propositions in depth to visitors. “We offer a wide range of products and components that can be customised to meet each customer’s specific requirements,” explained Fabio Pimpinicchio, head of sales Italy – hydraulic & construction machinery at Autec. “We collaborate closely with manufacturers’ technical departments to co-design every detail - from basic configurations to complex systems featuring multiple actuators and joysticks. “Each project is shaped through continuous dialogue, where dimensions, actuators, and displays are defined together. Our expertise enables us to deliver flexible and comprehensive solutions tailored to real-world needs.” Visitors to Autec’s stand could see its portable Link JN line and
the Curve JQ line which is capable of integrating up to three dual-axis joysticks or six single-axis levers, along with actuators, potentiometers, encoders, and LED displays programmable via Codesys or JMobile. “We’ve chosen widely adopted and accessible programming languages to ensure maximum flexibility for our customers, even during updates and maintenance,” adds Pimpinicchio. “Our radio systems operate on both 870 MHz (standard in Europe) and 915 MHz (used in the USA, Australia, and Canada), with Frequency Hopping technology that guarantees robust performance and resistance to interference - essential in construction environments.” Autec has also announced a couple of strategic partnerships.
The first is a distribution partnership with Japanese industrial remote control company Kinryo Electric. The partnership will debut at the
The Autec team at GIS
upcoming CSPI Expo 2026 in Tokyo, where Autec and Kinryo Electric will showcase their joint offerings. Autec has also announced a strategic partnership with U-Control, a specialist in HMI and system integration for off-highway vehicles. The goal is to combine complementary expertise to go beyond the traditional boundaries between remote control and vehicle control. “With U-Control, we want to enhance our vision of technological evolution,” said Antonio Silvestri, co-managing director of Autec. “Together, we can deliver innovative and reliable answers to a market that is constantly evolving, both in terms of product and service.”
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