World Manufacturing Foundation

Watch our recent interview with Diego Andreis, President of the World Manufacturing Foundation, as he shares his insights on the future of manufacturing during the World Manufacturing Forum 2024, held in Milan, Italy, on 14 and 15 October. Andreis addresses critical questions about the industry's future in the video, including “Where will manufacturing be by 2030?” and “Can Europe keep up with the USA and China, or does it risk deindustrialisation?” He discusses how technology will be a key driver, focusing on innovation, sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness. Andreis also emphasises the need to move beyond over-regulation to make room for experimentation and stresses the importance of open collaboration, highlighting that we cannot work in isolation.  As Andreis puts it, “The future depends on us.” Watch now to gain valuable insights into the future of manufacturing! David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #WMF #Manufacturing #WorldManufacturingForum

Catch the highlights of the World Manufacturing Forum 2024! Over two impactful days, the global manufacturing community gathered at the Big Theatre, MIND Milano Innovation District, Milan, on 14 and 15 October 2024, to explore a more resilient and sustainable future for the industry. With keynotes, panel discussions, and the Young Manufacturing Leaders Summit, this year’s theme, "New Perspectives for the Future of Manufacturing: Outlook 2030,” tackled innovation, collaboration, and the future of manufacturing. We also welcomed over 500 delegates, with a global reach of 60% from Italy and 40% from around the world, and a diverse audience with 45% representing industry professionals, 32% academia, 14% associations, and 9% institutions. The first morning of this year’s event featured exclusive company visits, with 100 participants in total visiting Pirelli, Cimbali Group, and STMicroelectronics. Watch the video now. Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #WMF2024 #FutureOfManufacturing #Innovation #Sustainability #IndustryLeaders

The 2024 WMF Report: New Perspectives for the Future of Manufacturing – Outlook 2030 is out now! This comprehensive report, as first presented by David Romero, Scientific Vice-Chairman of the World Manufacturing Foundation at the World Manufacturing Forum 2024 on 14 October 2024, explores the critical tipping points that will shape the global manufacturing landscape over the next five years.  What’s Inside? - Key insights into political, economic, and technological shifts - The impact of climate change and talent shortages - Strategic actions for future-proofing operations and supply chains The report also outlines 10 Key Recommendations for navigating a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, ensuring resilience and sustainability in the face of future challenges. The World Manufacturing Foundation and the Editorial Board are confident that the findings and recommendations presented in this whitepaper offer actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.  As the report concludes: “Together, we can enhance the sustainability and resilience of manufacturing to drive economic, social, and environmental prosperity for all.” Get Your Copy Now! https://lnkd.in/dBv8ncMX Diego Andreis Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfWork

Class CNBC Interview Highlights from the World Manufacturing Forum 2024 During the World Manufacturing Forum 2024, Class CNBC journalist Irene Elisei interviewed key figures who shared valuable insights on the future of global manufacturing, as follows: Diego Andreis, President of the World Manufacturing Foundation, identified the tipping points that shaped the Forum's panels. While technology remains the strongest driver of progress, he highlighted the dynamic nature of global manufacturing, influenced by environmental challenges, sustainability pressures, economic turbulence, regulatory issues, and geopolitical shifts. He emphasised that the skills gap is a global challenge and that innovation, sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and competitiveness must be at the core of all strategic decisions. Marco Taisch, Scientific Chairman of the World Manufacturing Foundation, stressed that companies must adapt to a rapidly changing world by building resilience across people, strategies, and organisations. He also noted the importance of fostering innovation and embracing new business models like servitization and supply chain redesign. He encouraged a greater risk propensity in the sector, which traditionally favors long-term investment. Francesco Buzzella, President of Confindustria Lombardia Confindustria Lombardia, discussed the stagnation facing companies in Lombardy and the need for regulatory simplification to access funding for the 5.0 transition. Marco Alparone, Vice President and Councilor for Budget and Finance of the Regione Lombardia, highlighted the region's focus on training new professionals, promoting innovation and sustainability, and providing financial support to businesses, especially to attract new talent. Luca Torelli, EMEA Operations PMO & Transformation Manager at EssilorLuxottica and a YML Network member, emphasised that Italian SMEs must close a gap in sustainability capabilities among younger generations. He advocated for initiatives that align with sustainability's environmental, social, and economic pillars. Torelli also suggested that universities and networks can be crucial in bridging this gap, enabling senior managers to adapt their strategies. He said this gap represents one of the strategic pillars for innovation and competitiveness of Italian companies on the global stage. Watch the interviews (in Italian) here: https://lnkd.in/dTEE9_at David Romero Politecnico di Milano #worldmanufacturingforum #manufacturing

The World Manufacturing Foundation would like to thank our incredible partners and sponsors for making the 2024 World Manufacturing Forum a success! Special thanks to Regione Lombardia and Comune di Milano; Gold sponsors UniCredit and MICS - Made in Italy Circolare e Sostenibile; Sponsors EIT Manufacturing and Oracle; Strategic partners Manufacturing Indaba, Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group, Inc. (MTDG), Intelligent Manufacturing - IMKL, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou and SPS Italia; Supporting partner Assolombarda; and Media partner Class CNBC. Your support has been instrumental in helping us pave the way toward a more sustainable future for the global manufacturing community. Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #WMForum #WMF2024

It's a wrap! After two incredible days of company visits, insightful keynotes, actionable takeaways, and dynamic panel discussions at the Big Theatre in MIND Milano Innovation District, Milan, Italy, the World Manufacturing Forum 2024 has concluded. This year’s event explored innovative pathways shaping the future of manufacturing and paving the way for progress and growth across the industry with over 450 attendees and 27 speakers from leading companies and academia, as well as specialised agencies. A big thank you to all our speakers, participants, colleagues, and attendees from across the globe for their valuable contributions to the success of the World Manufacturing Forum 2024. We look forward to seeing you again at the 2025 World Manufacturing Forum, when we will explore the new theme: “Key Enabling Technologies for the Future of Manufacturing.” Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #WMF2024 #ManufacturingFuture #Innovation #Sustainability #WMF2025

The YML Network Summit 2024 has concluded after an invigorating afternoon filled with forward-thinking keynotes, panel discussions, and award ceremonies at the Big Theatre in MIND Milano Innovation District. This event was designed to inspire and gather the next generation of manufacturing leaders from around the globe. During the wrap-up session, Sona Arevshatyan, EU Project Manager at the MADE - Competence Center Industry 4.0, and Shahrzad Sajjadivand, a Ph.D. student at University College Dublin, reflected on the incredible insights shared and the valuable connections made.  Arevshatyan emphasised YML's role as a leader in the Industry 5.0 project and the importance of networking within a community with a common vision. “Together, we can create a better future and world,” she told the audience. Sajjadivand, a recent YML member, also highlighted the inspiration from connecting with like-minded individuals. She stressed that by collaborating and supporting one another, the YML community can shape the future of manufacturing and advance Industry 5.0.  Together, they thanked all the speakers and participants for making this event a remarkable experience and urged everyone to continue working together to drive innovation and transformation in the industry. Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #YML #Industry5 #Networking #Manufacturing

Lucie Hlavůňková, PhD Student at the Czech Technical University of Prague, Valeria Tirelli, CEO of AIDRO hydraulics & 3D printing and Women in 3D Printing, and Ilaria Ardizzoia, Co-owner of 3ntr Additive Manufacturing System and Ambassador of Women in 3D Printing, have just awarded the winners of the YML European Innovation Contest 2024: Youth Leading Sustainable Manufacturing at the Young Manufacturing Leaders Summit 2024. Competitors were tasked with proposing innovative solutions to enhance sustainability in manufacturing by submitting 2-minute video presentations detailing a sustainable challenge, their original solution, its benefits, costs, and future progress. Congratulations to the winners: 🏆 First place: Astrid Enerbäck and Hiyab Araia (Sweden) for their "AI Mentor" project—a tool to bridge the skills gap and sustainably train the current and future workforce. 🥈 Second place: Tomáš Dub and Vladimír Křížek (Czech Republic) for their "Recuperation of Waste Heat" project. 🥉 Third place: Marta Barbisan, Ludovica Bina, and Gianluca Bonardi (Italy) for their presentation on "The Next Frontier in Employee Protection: Smartwatch Integration." Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who participated in this inspiring competition! 👏 Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #Sustainability #Innovation #Manufacturing #YML

At the World Manufacturing Forum 2024, held at the MIND Innovation District in Milan, industry leaders, institutions, and academia gathered to explore the future of manufacturing and address the challenges of 2030.  Over two days, more than 20 global experts shared insights on navigating a volatile economic environment under the theme "New Perspectives for the Future of Manufacturing: Outlook 2030." Key discussions centered on geopolitical shifts, economic challenges, sustainability, and the transformative power of technology. To discover the event highlights and key speakers, please download the press release here: https://lnkd.in/djB7FnA6 Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #worldmanufacturingforum #WMF2024 #manufacturing

David Romero, Scientific Vice-Chairman of the World Manufacturing Foundation, and Antonella D’Urso, Event and Project Officer of the World Manufacturing Foundation have just awarded four outstanding Young Manufacturing Leaders during the Young Manufacturing Leaders Summit 2024 at the Big Theatre stage in MIND Milano Innovation District, Milan, Italy. These YMLs were recognized as winners of the YML contest for the 2024 World Manufacturing Foundation Report for their exceptional thematic case studies, contributing new perspectives on the future of manufacturing. The 2024 World Manufacturing Report, published yesterday, brings together insights from over 50 experts across 30 countries. Here are the winners of the YML contest: 🏆 Siyuan Chen (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) Thematic case study: Leveraging Generative AI for Smart Maintenance: Navigating Technological Tipping Points in Manufacturing 🏆 Sandra Jaksic (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) Thematic case study: Addressing Environmental Tipping Points Through Technological Advancements and Societal Changes 🏆Patrick Bründl (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) Thematic case study: Driving Sustainability in Manufacturing: The Role of Geometric Deep Learning in Overcoming Labour Shortages and Automating Recycling 🏆 Miran G. (Aalto University, Finland) Thematic case study: Preparing manufacturing leaders to navigate social and environmental tipping points Congratulations to all the winners! 🌟 Diego Andreis David Romero Marco Taisch Confindustria Lombardia Politecnico di Milano #YML #WorldManufacturingForum #ManufacturingInnovation #FutureOfManufacturing