Italian Innovation in the Spotlight

Machines Italia takes “Turning innovation into productivity” on the road to major North American events. Over the course of 2016/17 Machines Italia, together with its partner associations, is proud to be a featured participant and/or sponsor of major industry events here in North America. We highlight some of the major ones here. Italian innovation in the Spotlight

If you make the purchasing decisions for your company, you have an enormous responsibility. You must know the ins and outs of production in a way no one else does. You decide whether the return on investment ultimately can be realized. In short, much of your company’s success depends on your purchasing choices.

Italian machinery can make your decision easier. That’s why Machines Italia, together with its partner associations, is proud to be a featured participant and/or sponsor of major industry events. Over the course of 2015/16 Machines Italia will appear at the events listed in the box at right. Italian Night at IMTS 2016

At IMTS 2016 edition here in in Chicago, IL, Sept. 12–17, 2016, Italy will have over 100 companies exhibiting and to mark this occasion, the Italian Trade Agency, via its Office in Chicago together with Italy’s UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE will be hosting an evening lake and river cruise on September 14, 2016. Amongst the guests, there will be representatives from leading Italian institutions and local partners such as AMT—Association for Manufacturing Technology and DMDII—Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute in Chicago. Machines Italia Mexico @ Fundiexpo 2016

Querétaro, (Qro), will host its first edition of Fundiexpo, the main Mexican exhibition for the foundry industry October 5–7 2016. The trade show will showcase technology and innovation from Mexican and international providers. Given the importance of the foundry industry for the Mexican economy, Machines Italia via its Mexico City Office will be taking part in the show with 225 square metres exhibition area, hosting 17 leading Italian machinery and technology suppliers.

Machines Italia @ EmTech MIT Technology Review Conference 2016 The Italian Trade Agency Chicago Office is partnering once again this year with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (www.mit.edu) and its publication MIT Technology Review for the University’s EmTech Conference program. The Agency will be presenting Italian thought leaders in advanced manufacturing to this conference which is focused on future trends and showcases the technologies that will drive the new global economy. This year’s conference takes place October 18–20, 2016 at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA.

Machines Italia Canada @ Ontario Export Awards

The Ontario Export Awards (www.ontarioexportawards.com), part of the national Canada Export Awards running in BC, Alberta and Ontario, recognize Canadian manufacturers who distinguish themselves in their success in reaching international markets. The 2016 edition of the Ontario Export Awards will be held on Nov. 22, 2016 at the International Centre in Mississauga. Machines Italia, via its office in Toronto, will be participating both as an official sponsor as well as the sponsor of the “Machines Italia Global Reach” award.

The award is in a special category that recognizes Ontario industrial companies who have forged trade and export partnerships beyond North America. The goal of this sponsorship is to stress how Italian machinery and technology support Canadian manufacturing companies by identifying awards recipients who use Italian equipment.

The following are some of the major events starting now and going into 2017, and Machines Italia frequently adds additional events and conferences to its roster. For a complete up-to-date list of events, visit machinesitalia.org. IMTS 2016 September 12–17, 2016 Chicago, Illinois www.imts.com

Timber Processing & Energy Expo 2016 September 28–30, 2016 Portland, Oregon www.timberprocessingand energyexpo.com

Fundiexpo 2016 October 5–7, 2016 Querétaro, Mexico www.fundiexpo.com

EmTech MIT Technology Review 2016 Conference October 18–20, 2016 Cambridge (Boston), Massachusetts www.technologyreview.com/ emtech/16

GlassBuild 2016 October 19–21, 2016 Las Vegas, Nevada www.glassbuildamerica.com

Pack Expo International November 6–9, 2016 Chicago, Illinois www.packexpointernational.com

Ontario Export Awards 2016 November 22, 2016 Mississauga, Canada www.ontarioexportawards.com

World AG Expo Feburary 14–16, 2017 Tulare, California www.worldagexpo.com

Expo Pack Guadalajara 2017 June 13–16, 2017 Guadalajara, Mexico www.expopackguadalajara.com.mx

TechTextil North America 2017 June 20–22, 2017 Chicago, Illinois www.techtextilna.com