Hannover, 18 September 2023 – Representatives from machine tool associations – whose manufacturers account for more than 80% of the global machine tool production, gathered at the world’s leading trade fair for production technology to demonstrate their resilience and strength in the face of a wide range of global challenges. Despite a stable outlook for 2023, projections for the global machine to

EMO Hannover 2023 is the ultimate platform for innovation, key debates and new business partnerships. From 18-23 September, CECIMO will host a series of dynamic events that will redefine your view of the machine tool industry. This space provides a comprehensive overview of CECIMO events during the trade fair.

The EU-Mercosur agreement is also a key building block in the EU’s broader strategy with Latin America and the Caribbean, as presented in the Joint Communication of the High Representative and the European Commission published on 7 June 2023. The EU is already the largest investor in the region and bilateral trade has increased by 40% since 2018 thanks to FTAs already in force in the area.

The European Commission published today the report of the Industrial Forum's 'Task Force 5' providing use cases, SWOT analysis and a comprehensive set of recommendations for accelerating the deployment.

A cross-sectoral industry coalition of European steel users calls on the European Commission to terminate the EU steel safeguard measures as part of the ongoing review to be concluded by 30 June 2023.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will constitute a key technology for economic development in the European Union, and its integration into industrial processes is a priority for the EU.

Data sharing will be fundamental to the success of the European economy in the coming years, with data contributing at least €1 trillion by 2030.

The industry has entered the current year with a significant backlog of orders. Even though the gap between orders and sales is currently closing, the German Federal Statistical Office is still reporting a twelve-month backlog of orders for the machine tool industry.