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ITM Industry Europe unveils 2022 plans
Preparations are now underway for the next edition of the ITM Industry Europe trade fair in Poland , with its slogan ‘ Industry of the Digital Age ’. It covers machine tools for metals ; industrial automation ; robotics ; tools ; foundry ; surface treatment ; additive technologies ; software and industrial metrology .
“ The event – in line with the industry ’ s expectations – will be held in late spring , as in previous years . From 31 May to 3 June 2022 , the exhibition halls at the MTP Poznań Expo will be filled with modern machinery and equipment for Industry 4.0 ,” the organiser told ISMR .
Alongside the event , visitors will also be able to visit exhibitions such as the Modernlog Logistics , Warehousing and Transport Fair ; the Subcontracting Industrial Cooperation Fair and the Focast Foundry Forum . On the first and second day of the trade fair , the second edition of the ‘ Industry Next ’ congress will take place . This year , it was the ITM Industry Europe trade fair that kicked off the industry meeting season in Europe at the end of August . It was the first exhibition event for the sector after a break of several months caused by the pandemic . Over 340 exhibitors from Poland and overseas showcased their products and services at the four-day event .
In the halls at ITM Industry Europe 2021 .
“ Market data confirm that industrial robotics and digitisation are doing well and , indeed , have helped many companies to survive in these difficult times . There will certainly be no shortage of these topics at ITM . For several years now , there has been a huge interest in automation , digitalisation and robotisation among managers of manufacturing companies . We are already planning not just panel discussions with the biggest leaders in this sector , but also a diverse exhibition of solutions and devices dedicated to smart factories ,” Anna Lemańska-Kramer , the event ’ s director , told ISMR .
Robotisation is on the rise . The digital factory combines existing production technology with the intelligent technology of networked communication and data processing systems . The cyber-physical systems used in it monitor processes and can make decisions – it is a vision of a digital factory that is slowly becoming a reality around the world .
“ We will certainly show these trends at the Fair . We realize that there is much to be done in robotisation in Poland , and the costs associated with digitisation are high . However , if the government ’ s plans are confirmed , robotisation relief will be part of a package of legislative changes . According to current assumptions , it will entitle manufacturers to a deduction from the tax base of 50 % of tax-deductible costs incurred in a given year for this purpose . We are keeping our finger on the pulse and taking note of current solutions ,” commented Anna Lemańska-Kramer .
“ We will invite decision-makers to discuss this topic as part of the Industry Next Congress , the first edition of which was a great success this year . The next edition will also feature current opportunities for financial support for companies , operating in the industrial sector , who are planning to invest in the latest technologies ,” she added .
For the 2022 edition of the trade fair , a continuation of the SMART FACTORY zone rich in intelligent solutions for factories is planned . The STARTUP ZONE will be open for ‘ pioneering solutions in the spirit of Industry 4.0 ’, which have already passed the testing phase .
“ More and more ‘ young ’ technology initiatives will appear such as digital twin , AI , Big Data or 5G for companies operating in the industry . We want to enable successful launches of new applications , technologies or machines and initiate successful business ideas ,” explained Anna Lemańska-Kramer .
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Bystronic acquires 100 % of Antil
Swiss sheet metal processing specialist , Bystronic , is increasing its existing 70 % stake in Antil S . p . A . and acquiring the remaining 30 % minority stake . It is therefore strengthening its portfolio in automation , in accordance with its Strategy 2025 .
“ Flexible manufacturing aligned with automated material handling and data flow is key to the productivity of our customers in the sheet metal processing industry . In the summer of 2018 , we acquired 70 % of the family-owned company Antil S . p . A . in San Giuliano Milanese ( Province of Milan ) in northern Italy . Since then , we have integrated Antil ’ s operations , doubled sales to approximately CHF 40 million at good profitability and increased the number of employees from 110 to 200 ,” it explained . “ Since the beginning of the year , the demand for automation solutions for laser
cutting systems has grown well above average . As of the end of November , we are acquiring the remaining minority stake of 30 % for around CHF 13 million to further increase customer proximity and expand the market ,” it added .
Antil ’ s portfolio includes loading and unloading laser cutting and punching systems ; automated sheet metal storage systems and robot-assisted bending solutions for the gold segment . In Italy , Bystronic also operates its Group-wide competence centre for automation solutions .
Alex Waser , CEO of Bystronic , emphasised : “ Automation is one of the core drivers of growth for both our customers and our own business . With this acquisition , we are
Alex Waser , CEO of Bystronic .
strengthening our portfolio in this crucial field and will be able to more effectively address our customers ’ needs . Based on our growth strategy 2025 , we will offer our systems in all market segments and , over the coming months , will leverage Antil ’ s expertise to develop additional automation solutions for the silver and entry-level segment in China .”
Bystronic headquarters are in Niederönz ( Switzerland ). Additional development and production locations are in Sulgen ( Switzerland ), Gotha ( Germany ), Cazzago San Martino and San Giuliano Milanese ( Italy ), Tianjin and Shenzhen ( China ) and Hoffman Estates ( USA ). n
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