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2023-09-18 THE GLOBAL MACHINE TOOLS SECTOR: STATE OF PLAY AND TACKLING NEW CHALLENGES

THE GLOBAL MACHINE TOOLS SECTOR: STATE OF PLAY AND TACKLING NEW CHALLENGES
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 Go to press info

2023-07-12 EMO Hannover 2023: CECIMO invites to attend its conferences

EMO Hannover 2023: CECIMO invites to attend its conferences
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 JOINT LETTER ON MERCOSUR

JOINT LETTER ON MERCOSUR
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 The Industrial Forum’s ‘Task Force 5’ Report: Putting Advanced Manufacturing High On The EU Policy

The Industrial Forum’s ‘Task Force 5’ Report: Putting Advanced Manufacturing High On The EU Policy
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 COALITION OF STEEL USERS CALLS FOR TERMINATION OF EU STEEL SAFEGUARD MEASURES

COALITION OF STEEL USERS CALLS FOR TERMINATION OF EU STEEL SAFEGUARD MEASURES
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 Joint industry statement on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

Joint industry statement on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 Joint Statement: The Data Act is a leap into the unknown

Joint Statement: The Data Act is a leap into the unknown
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRY EXPECTING GROWTH IN PRODUCTION IN 2023

MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRY EXPECTING GROWTH IN PRODUCTION IN 2023
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. Go to press info

2023-07-12 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES – A CATALYST FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN CHALLENGING TIMES

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES – A CATALYST FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Brussels, 1 December 2022 – During its General Assembly, CECIMO announced a turnover for 2022 of almost €25 billion, which is 10% higher compared to 2021. Go to press info

2023-07-12 CECIMO JOINS THE HIGH-LEVEL FORUM ON EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION

CECIMO JOINS THE HIGH-LEVEL FORUM ON EUROPEAN STANDARDISATION
We are delighted to announce that the European Commission has appointed CECIMO as a member of the High-Level Forum on European Standardisation, with our President Dr Heinz- Jürgen Prokop as our nominated representative and our upcoming President Mr François Duval as our alternate representative. Go to press info

2019-06-27 Experts report recognises AM as strategic technology for Europe’s future

Experts report recognises AM as strategic technology for Europe’s future
The Industry 2030 experts' report recognizes Additive Manufacturing as strategic technology for Europe’s future. CECIMO couldn't agree more! It allows for shorter supply chains, reduced time and cost in developing, designing and testing new products. But it also contributes to sustainability, technology deployment and innovation. Go to press info

2019-05-08 CECIMO welcomes EU's focus on AM in planned EU-US trade deal

CECIMO welcomes EU's focus on AM in planned EU-US trade deal
CECIMO, the European Association for the additive manufacturing sector, endorses the EU’s commitment to keep additive manufacturing (AM) as one of the priorities areas in EU-US talks for a trade deal on industrial goods. Go to press info

2019-04-26 Additive Manufacturing Activities Report 2018

Additive Manufacturing Activities Report 2018
The CECIMO annual Additive Manufacturing Activities Report is a useful tool to explore what CECIMO does on AM and the relevant dossiers at the EU level. Go to press info

2019-04-25 Press release: CECIMO appreciates the approval of new product nomenclature standard for AM machines

Press release: CECIMO appreciates the approval of new product nomenclature standard for AM machines
CECIMO, the European Association for the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, welcomes the introduction of a new classification provision for AM machines in the product nomenclature, used by more than 200 countries. Go to press info

2018-07-31 CECIMO In New Book On Additive Manufacturing Training

CECIMO In New Book On Additive Manufacturing Training
CECIMO contributes to a new book, entitled ‘Additive Manufacturing – Developments in Training and Education’, which outlines all the latest strategies and teaching methods in the field. Go to press info

2018-04-26 Registrations for AMEC now open!

Registrations for AMEC now open!
The Additive Manufacturing European Conference is back again for its fourth edition on 21 June 2018. Go to press info

2018-04-09 CECIMO and AM-Motion partner to advance discussions on additive manufacturing financing

CECIMO and AM-Motion partner to advance discussions on additive manufacturing financing
As part of the EU AM-Motion project to accelerate the industrial deployment of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, CECIMO and its partners are organizing a Joint Workshop in Brussels on 16 May 2018 at the IDEA Consult Premises. Go to press info

2018-03-02 Additive Manufacturing Activities Report 2017

Additive Manufacturing Activities Report 2017
CECIMO produced a report collecting our activities and efforts to promote Additive Manufacturing: from advocacy for the industry at European and international level, to R&D activities and communication on the technology. We give inputs on digitisation, skills shortages, standardisation, energy and environment, market trends and trade-related aspects of Additive Manufacturing. Go to press info

2018-01-25 GUEST WRITER - OR LASER Connects the Dots with Additive Manufacturing

GUEST WRITER - OR LASER Connects the Dots with Additive Manufacturing
Through the Guest Writers section, we aim at keeping you updated with the state of play in additive manufacturing. This week we host an article on connectivity and platforms for AM. Go to press info

2017-11-07 EWF and CECIMO join efforts to accelerate the adoption and utilisation of leading-edge Additive Manu

EWF and CECIMO join efforts to accelerate the adoption and utilisation of leading-edge Additive Manu
This partnership will focus on the development of areas of mutual interest and close collaboration on all relevant EU projects Go to press info

2017-10-09 Special report

Special report
CECIMO keeps promoting the machine tool industry and additive manufacturing at the European level. In line with this goal, we supported a Euractiv Special Report, which aims at raising awareness on additive manufacturing as one of the technologies of the future and gives an overview of the different measures to be taken at the European level. Go to press info

2017-09-25 CECIMO International Conference on Additive Manufacturing captures the attention of EMO visitors

CECIMO International Conference on Additive Manufacturing captures the attention of EMO visitors
Hannover, 21 September 2017. CECIMO organised the International Additive Manufacturing Conference in Hannover (Germany) on 21 September 2017 during EMO, the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector. Characterized by the presence of top industry speakers, the event confirmed the interest of the manufacturing community in additive manufactory technologies. Go to press info

2017-09-04 AMEC TAKEAWAYS

AMEC TAKEAWAYS
The third edition of the Additive Manufacturing European Conference (AMEC) took place in the European Parliament on 7 June 2017, bringing together 100 participants from the AM industry, authorities and academia. This document aggregates the main TAKEAWAYS discussed during this event. Go to press info

2017-09-04 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AT EMO HANNOVER 2017

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AT EMO HANNOVER 2017
Organized on 21 September 2017 during EMO Hannover 2017, CECIMO’s “International Conference on Additive Manufacturing” aims to capture some of the most interesting advancements in this fast-evolving landscape. Go to press info

2017-09-04 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ASKS THE EU TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ASKS THE EU TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Brussels, 8 June 2017 - For the third consecutive year, CECIMO organized the “Additive Manufacturing European Conference” (AMEC) on 7 June 2017 in the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium). The event was a great success, gathering more than a hundred participants among industry leaders and policy-makers. Speakers at AMEC used this occasion to bring attention on the need of a deeper EU approach Go to press info

2017-09-04 EUROPEAN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING STRATEGY

EUROPEAN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING STRATEGY
Foreword: The European machine tool industry has always been at the forefront of innovation and R&Dgenerated solutions across Europe’s manufacturing base. In the array of emerging industrial technologies sprouting in Europe, additive manufacturing (AM) comes as one of the most relevant. Go to press info

2017-09-04 REGISTRATIONS TO AMEC III ARE OPEN!

REGISTRATIONS TO AMEC III ARE OPEN!
Following the success of the previous editions, CECIMO is organising the 3rd edition of “Additive Manufacturing European Conference” on the theme: “Boosting the competitiveness of the European industry by supporting the adoption of additive manufacturing” Go to press info

2017-09-04 CECIMO TO SET UP AN EXPERT GROUP ON AM

CECIMO TO SET UP AN EXPERT GROUP ON AM
CECIMO is conducting an EU project on additive manufacturing with the following goals: - map out current and potential application areas for additive manufacturing in Europe - identify relevant non-technological barriers - propose collaborative business models and lay out a roadmap to industrialize this technology Go to press info

2017-09-04 CECIMO PRESENTS THE FIRST RESULTS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SKILLS PROJECTS

CECIMO PRESENTS THE FIRST RESULTS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SKILLS PROJECTS
CECIMO has two projects on skills needs for additive systems: METALS – Machine Tool Skills for Alliance (CECIMO is coordinator) - and 3D PRISM – 3D Printing Skills for Manufacturing. On 13 March 2017 Filip Geerts, CECIMO Director General, will present the current findings of both projects at a workshop organized by the European Commission. Go to press info