{"id":7902,"date":"2025-09-19T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mecspebari.it\/appointments\/aerospazi-sfide-opportunita-supply-chain-competenze-sostenibilita-mecspe-bari-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:50:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:50:35","slug":"aerospace-between-challenges-and-opportunities-supply-chain-skills-and-sustainability-at-the-heart-of-mecspe-bari-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mecspebari.it\/en\/press-release\/aerospace-between-challenges-and-opportunities-supply-chain-skills-and-sustainability-at-the-heart-of-mecspe-bari-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerospace between challenges and opportunities: supply chain, skills, and sustainability at the heart of MECSPE Bari 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><u><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW109140353 BCX0\" lang=\"IT-IT\" xml:lang=\"IT-IT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109140353 BCX0\">MECSPE <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109140353 BCX0\">BARI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109140353 BCX0\">2025<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apulia, the Driving Force of Italian Aerospace: a growing and highly specialized supply chain.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Acierno (DTA): \u201cItaly has complete space capabilities, and Apulia accounts for over 10% of the national aerospace sector.\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italy among the European leaders in the Space Economy: complete supply chain, over \u20ac7 billion in public investment allocated by 2027, and third place in Europe in terms of the ratio of space investment to GDP.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voices from the Industry: Tebis, Campolucci Mechatronics, GROB Italy, and Renishaw share the challenges \u2014 and the opportunities \u2014 of a rapidly expanding supply chain, driven by digital innovation, skills development, and supply chain strengthening.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#006633&#8243;][vc_column_text]<i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Milan, September 9, 2025 \u2013 <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The third edition of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MECSPE Bari<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the manufacturing innovation trade fair in Central and Southern Italy organized by Senaf, is fast approaching. From <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">November 27 to 29, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the 20,000 m\u00b2 exhibition space at the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nuova Fiera del Levante<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will host conferences, demonstrations, and initiatives centered around the event\u2019s three pillars: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainability, training, and innovation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aerospace<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is among the key sectors featured: an increasingly vital part of the Italian economy. In 2024, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italy\u2019s Space Economy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> exceeded <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u20ac20 billion in revenue<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014approximately <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1% of GDP<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014with research and development investments exceeding 5% of the sector\u2019s output value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italy also plays <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a leading role<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the European level, consistently ranking among the top countries: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">third in terms of space investment relative to GDP, with a complete value chain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and a strong presence of highly specialized SMEs\u2014accounting for approximately 80% of the sector. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over \u20ac7 billion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in public funding has been allocated to support the national space ecosystem between 2023 and 2027.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This trajectory was further strengthened in June 2024 with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Government\u2019s approval of the first-ever Space Economy Bill<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which established a dedicated fund and introduced a comprehensive legal framework to support the entire value chain. The Italian aerospace sector can also count on a solid national infrastructure, with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13 aerospace districts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> spread across the country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among these, the Apulian district stands out for its size and dynamism. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Apulian Aerospace Technology District (DTA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over 100 companies, more than 8,000 employees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turnover of over \u20ac1.5 billion.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The sector&#8217;s international vocation is confirmed by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">export<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> data, which grew by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">+15.6% in 2023 and +6.6% in the first quarter of 2024.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006738\"><b>Innovation, supply chain, skills: the challenges and opportunities of aerospace according to the President of the Apulian Aerospace Technology District, Giuseppe Acierno.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regarding the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">current state of the sector and Puglia\u2019s role<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> within it, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giuseppe Acierno<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, President of the Apulian Aerospace Technological District (DTA), states:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758537658709{background-color: #ddeae0 !important;}&#8221;]\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cItaly has a significant and well-established industrial and scientific heritage in the aerospace sector, ranking among the leading European countries in terms of capabilities, revenues, and workforce across the entire value chain.\u201d He further emphasizes that:<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPuglia plays a prominent role within this framework, showing strong growth and development dynamics in both the aeronautics and space sectors \u2014 each accounting for double-digit shares (over 10%) of national revenues and employment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The success of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apulian aerospace district<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has also been driven by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support of regional institutional policies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the work of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apulian Aerospace Technological District (DTA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which has fostered a rich <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">innovation ecosystem<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Over the years, this has led to the creation of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher Technical Institutes (ITS), a Digital Innovation Hub<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a Business Incubator Center, and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grottaglie Test Bed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, significantly contributing to the growth of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research and development investments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in close collaboration with its <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">academic and industrial partners<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regarding the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">main challenges and opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> facing the Italian aerospace supply chain, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giuseppe Acierno<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> identified <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">three strategic priorities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supply chain resilience<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: the aerospace supply chain is highly complex and currently faces <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">component shortages<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivery delays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rising costs<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. While major industry players are working to improve efficiency across the value chain, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a clear long-term vision and sustained investment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: now a central issue for the entire sector \u2014 especially in light of new EU regulations \u2014 companies must adopt <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">innovative materials and processes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decouple economic growth from environmental impact<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skills development: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skills gap<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> remains significant. Investing in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">human capital<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is crucial to tackle innovation, ecological transition, and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technological challenges<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that lie ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As for the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technological and market trends<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> reshaping the aerospace landscape, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giuseppe Acierno<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> highlights the profound impact of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital innovation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies such as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">artificial intelligence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which enhances system efficiency, optimization, and simulation; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital twins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which facilitate innovation, testing, and the design of more sustainable solutions; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cloud computing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high-performance computing (HPC)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which enable advanced solutions and maximize the use of vast data sets; and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quantum computing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with its superior processing power and implications for data analysis and system understanding \u2014 are all revolutionizing aerospace processes, products, and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also points to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new materials<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">electrified systems<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which are strengthening the operational effectiveness of aerospace solutions while reducing their environmental impact.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758537665581{background-color: #ddeae0 !important;}&#8221;]\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by the emergence of new technologies that will redefine products, services, and processes,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> says Acierno. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe entire system requires strong policy support and investment to enable companies to maintain competitive standards and market presence \u2014 which will increasingly depend on their ability to adopt and manage innovation.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this context, the role of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apulian Aerospace Technological District (DTA)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enabling platform<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">growth and investment attraction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> becomes even more strategic \u2014 especially in light of the ongoing dialogue with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">companies attending<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MECSPE Bari<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which are increasingly interested in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engaging with the key players of Italy\u2019s aerospace ecosystem.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006738\"><b>Featured Companies: Insights from the Field<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exhibiting companies at <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MECSPE Bari<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> confirm the growing interest in the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aerospace sector<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and its future prospects. Feedback collected from participants reveals a shared sentiment across businesses: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strong attention to the opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> offered by the sector\u2019s expansion, accompanied by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">common challenges<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as supply chain pressure, shortage of skilled personnel, and the need for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more agile and sustainable production models<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies are adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape, where <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">efficiency, innovation, and resilience<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are the key factors for remaining competitive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As already highlighted by Acierno, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giancarlo Grinza<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General Manager of<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tebis Italia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 a leading provider of process solutions for the manufacturing industry, offering CAD\/CAM\/MES software to support the adoption of advanced digitalization \u2014 also sees the aerospace sector undergoing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deep transformation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758537673037{background-color: #ddeae0 !important;}&#8221;]\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cProjects that once required years and massive investments must now focus on <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">efficiency and production speed<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to keep up with market evolution. Companies are managing multiple projects simultaneously and need to <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automate processes<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan resources more effectively<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Building <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">robust supply chains<\/span><\/i><\/b> <b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has become essential<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as geopolitical tensions have exposed the vulnerabilities of globalized models. In this context, SMEs with <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strong mechanical know-how<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can seize new opportunities in aerospace, meeting needs that the automotive sector is no longer able to fulfill. Finally, <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainability<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will become an increasingly central challenge, with both political and market pressures pushing for <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CO\u2082 emissions reduction<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Campolucci Mechatronics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 a company specializing in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">precision mechanics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with advanced expertise in mechanical and optical design \u2014 the aerospace sector is experiencing a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sharp increase in production volumes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, driven by constantly evolving geopolitical scenarios.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The surge in production, often under <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tight delivery schedules<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is creating challenges for companies, particularly related to a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">complex supply chain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">urgent need to recruit qualified personnel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in a short timeframe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The rising demand, combined with uncertainty about long-term outlooks, makes it necessary \u2014 though not always easy \u2014 to adopt <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lean manufacturing models<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> based on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">greater flexibility and faster response times<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GROB Italy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Italian branch of the German GROB Group specializing in machine tools and production lines for electric motors, attention is also drawn to a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contraction in investments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Italy\u2019s machine tool sector. In this context, manufacturers must carefully evaluate which sectors are most strategic for investment, especially in light of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intense global competition<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aerospace, defense, and general mechanics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are showing strong growth, offering <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">concrete development opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The main challenge lies in providing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increasingly flexible and customized products<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">after-sales services and targeted training<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Investing in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highly specialized personnel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is therefore crucial to maintain competitiveness and added value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Filippo Miccoli<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Key Account &amp; Area Sales Manager at <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renishaw<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 a global leader in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">precision metrology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">motion control<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spectroscopy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">additive manufacturing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 highlights the significant challenges facing the sector:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758537682277{background-color: #ddeae0 !important;}&#8221;]\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cDespite the <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enormous growth potential of the aerospace market \u2014 particularly in Asia-Pacific, where the industry is expected to grow exponentially through 2030 \u2014 the sector is struggling to meet demand. The main obstacles include raw material shortages, inflation, sustainability pressures, and strict regulations<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Many companies are attempting to <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adapt their technical and production capabilities<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, often transitioning from the automotive sector, which is facing a slowdown. However, they encounter difficulties due to <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a lack of certifications<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Perhaps the most critical issue is the <\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shortage of qualified personnel<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 a problem that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered an exodus of skilled workers, leaving many companies without the technical expertise they need.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The insights gathered from companies and from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giuseppe Acierno<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, President of the Apulian Aerospace Technological District (DTA), confirm the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">central role of aerospace in industrial development<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is echoed by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maruska Sabato, Project Manager of MECSPE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758537689364{background-color: #ddeae0 !important;}&#8221;]\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe contributions from companies participating in MECSPE Bari offer a real and dynamic picture of the aerospace sector, which is undergoing a profound transformation \u2014 marked by major opportunities as well as complex challenges. What emerges is a supply chain in the process of reorganization, with a strong focus on digitalization, sustainability, and the development of new skills. MECSPE Bari will be the ideal platform to connect industrial vision with practical solutions, in service of innovation.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006738\"><b>Meet These Companies at MECSPE Bari 2025 and in Bologna in 2026<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">November 27 to 29, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fiera del Levante<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will host the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">third edition of MECSPE Bari<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the leading trade fair for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manufacturing innovation in Central and Southern Italy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The event will feature: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20,000 m\u00b2 of exhibition space; 13 thematic halls, live demonstrations <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Training Plaza 5.0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, organized in collaboration with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ITS Academy Cuccovillo Foundation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The journey continues in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bologna<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">March 4 to 6, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">national edition of MECSPE<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 the key event for the entire <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Italian and European manufacturing supply chain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aerospace sector<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The figures of MECSPE BARI 2023<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">15.000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> professional trade visitors, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">20,000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> sq m of exhibition area, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">511<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> companies attending, more than <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">150<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> conferences and workshops, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">11<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> special initiatives, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> halls, and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exhibition Core <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cTransizione energetica e industria 4.0: sostenibilit\u00e0 nell\u2019industria manifatturiera\u201d. (Transition and Industry 4.0: Sustainability in the Manufacturing Industry.\u201d)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts and figures of MECSPE BOLOGNA 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> square meters of exhibition space, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">66,573<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> professional visitors, more than <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,100<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> companies attending, more than <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">120<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> conferences, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> trade shows, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> special initiatives and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2,000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> square meters of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MECSPE LAB &#8211; Innovation Space.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MECSPE Exhibitions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Machines and Tools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Machine tools, Equipment, Tools and Design Software;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Sheet Metal Working Machines<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Bending, Stamping, Cutting, Assembly, Welding, Materials and Software; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Factory<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Industrial Informatics, IoT, Industrial Sensing, Cloud-manufacturing, Automatic Identification Technologies, Applications, Devices, Instrumentation and Intelligent Components for Process Interpretation and Interconnection; 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Plastics, rubber and composites processing, Machinery and equipment, Auxiliary equipment, Innovative materials, Molding, Extrusion, Packaging, Blowing, Molds,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Models, Normalized mold components, Design, Simulation and design software, Micromachining; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additive Manufacturing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Manufacturing, Systems and services for reverse engineering, Additive Technology, Materials, Services, Hardware: 3D printers and scanners, accessories, Simulation and design software; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treatments and Finishes <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surface treatment equipment, Furnaces, Electroplating, Chemical and electronic processes, Washing, Metallization, Enameling, Galvanizing, Products and accessories for treatments, Heat Treatments, Painting; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nonferrous Materials and Alloys <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211; Nonferrous materials processing (Aluminum, Titanium, Magnesium, Light alloys), Die castings, Foundries, Contract industrial processing, Technologies, Design, Engineering; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Robotics-Automation and Robotics, Assembly, Assembly and Handling; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Control and Quality-Certification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Quality Control, Metrology, Measuring Instruments, Laboratory Testing, Calibration, Analytical Equipment, Vision; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drive-Mechanical Power Transmission Parts, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, Maintenance, Compressed Air.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\">For further information: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW155157729 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecspebari.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW155157729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">www.mecspebari.it<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\"> | <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW155157729 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mecspe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW155157729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155157729 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">www.mecspe.com<\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; 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