Although our industry in the strict sense contributes "only" 21 percent to the national GDP, between 2007 and 2022 the real added value of Italian manufacturing activity fell by 8,4 percent, in France by 4,4, 16,4 percent, while in Germany the change was positive and even equal to +XNUMX per [...]
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Professional mechanics and motor enthusiasts must have a large number of different wrenches in their workshops and garages, so that they can work comfortably on the various fasteners used in vehicles. Today we focus our attention on a very particular type of profile: the Torx, which is found […]
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Objective: leadership in the digital transformation market of industry with advanced cybersecurity solutions for IT/OT (Information Technology/Operational Technology) infrastructures in the energy, oil&gas and industrial sectors An integrated offering of advanced cybersecurity solutions for IT technologies /OT (Information Technology/Operational Technology) dedicated to digital, secure, connected and integrated industrial infrastructures: this is the objective of the MoU (Memorandum […]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Hypersonic technology, missiles and aircraft that can travel at a speed between 5.000 and 25.000 km per hour (between 5 and 25 Mach). The thermal effects, typical of hypersonic speeds, impose on these vectors aerodynamic arrangements such as to create strong shock waves in the atmosphere on which, thanks to the upward thrust, they glide for [...]
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The Ministry of Defense has announced the approval of the Defense Multiannual Planning Document (DPP) for the three-year period 2021-2023. The DPP is an important programmatic reference used by the head of the Dicastery to illustrate to Parliament the expenditure forecasts for the next three years. Thus the minister, Lorenzo Guerini commented on the approval of the important document: "The Programs of [...]
read moreIndustry of Varese, the fourth quarter of 2020 less negative, but the path of recovery needs stability and confirmation "Resistance + Change = Resilience". A slogan? No, on the contrary, an equation that clearly identifies the economic situation in which the Varese companies currently find themselves. Taking a picture of the manufacturing system of the province in the shadow of [...]
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Thus in a note, the president of the Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Republic - Copasir -, Raffaele Volpi highlighted the main topics on which the high Committee will continue to focus attention in the wake already traced in the course of 2020: "In look to the new year the Parliamentary Committee for the security of the Republic is preparing, [...]
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COVID-19 and the effects on companies over 50 employees: 87% suffered a reduction in turnover. 42% need to digitize to restart.
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In a very interesting article, published by Difesa Online, General Pasquale Preziosa, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, provides a detailed analysis, with many food for thought, on the need for Europe to implement inclusive and strategic in order to become a protagonist in the technological trajectory. An exercise that only the most [...] nations can aspire to.
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The German Ministry of Defense has officially excluded the F-35 fighter from the tender to replace its Tornado fleet. Defense News reports. A ministry official confirmed that the F-35 was not chosen in the competition to replace the 90 Tornado aircraft. The news was also reported for the first time by [...]
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The Aachen agreement between France and Germany could penalize the Italian military industry which needs to actively participate in new programs. The alternative to the Franco-German axis could be to look more closely at the Anglo-Saxon industrial world. Very interesting what is written by Sole24 on the fact that Italy could look to Great Britain, where there is already [...]
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“We are following with interest and satisfaction the visit of Minister Trenta to Brazil and what is being done in recent days in support of our industry, which is very active in that market. This is a new element to be welcomed ", states in a note the Undersecretary of Defense Raffaele Volpi (Lega), who adds:" now [...]
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Eni and the University of Naples Federico II today signed a collaboration agreement on research and development issues in the world of energy, the circular economy and Industry 4.0. The three-year collaboration provides for the development of multiple sectors in which the Campanian University boasts various excellences, including the development of energy technologies [...]
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The head of Germany's domestic intelligence office warned of the security risks posed by Chinese direct investments in German high-tech companies and other European companies. Since 2012, Hans-Georg Maassen has been director of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, National Security and the Counterintelligence Agency of Germany. Speaking [...]
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Leonardo has been awarded the most important project of the first tender in the Defense sector issued by the European Union as part of the “Preparatory Action on Defense Research” program. The selection of the OCEAN2020 military research project was conducted by the European Defense Agency on a competitive basis and will be finalized in a contractual form in the coming weeks. The team [...]
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Airbus is trying to take the lost ground relative to competitor Boeing, with a series of multi-billion dollar deals to end a traumatic year haunted by management upheavals and corruption investigations. The offers announced this week include the confirmation of a record order of 430 aircraft traded by private equity firm Indigo Partners […]
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In many articles PRP Channel had talked about the opportunity for Leonardo to enter the Fincantieri-Stx joint venture as soon as possible. 2018 will be the year of the turning point where the Italian group led by Profumo will have important chances to actively participate in the new Italian-French consortium which aims to conquer more and more important slices of the market in the shipbuilding sector [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) It is an innovation system whereby companies also use resources from outside (startups, universities, incubators, etc.) to encourage research and development of unique and cutting-edge materials and construction elements . A survey conducted by Accenture claims that in Italy alone, this model could generate GDP growth of [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The report that the Swedish International Research Institute SIPRI draws up each year on the military industry is very interesting and indicative of the "growth trend", the "SIPRI Top 100". The data we report refer to the year 2016, those of 2017 are contained in the “Year Book 2017”, for sale online. The Report clearly demonstrates the [...]
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The Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Ma Kai, in Italy for a state visit, went to the Pininfarina headquarters in Cambiano (Turin) where he was received by the CEO Silvio Pietro Angori and the team of the Design and Engineering Center. The delegation visiting Pininfarina was made up, among others, of the Chinese ambassador [...]
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Leonardo today announced the signing of a contract with the Danish operator Uni-Fly A / S for two AgustaWestland AW169 intermediate light helicopters. Deliveries are expected in the first quarter of 2018. The helicopters will perform support tasks for DONG Energy's operations for the Hornsea Project One wind energy project in the North Sea, in [...]
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Leonardo, Discovery Air Defense Services Inc. ("DA Defense") - a subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc. -, and Inzpire Ltd apply to respond to the UK Ministry of Defense's ASDOT (Air Support to Defense Operational Training) program for supply of operational and simulated training services. Companies will develop highly customized training solutions and [...]
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Avio Aero is a GE Aviation business that operates in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for civil and military aeronautics. Today the company offers its customers innovative technological solutions to respond quickly to the continuous changes required by the market: additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and cells dedicated to lean manufacturing of [...]
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