After 5 years of consecutive growth, 2019 marks a 4.9% slowdown in production for robot and machine tool sector. "It appears evident - emphasizes Massimo Carboniero, President of UCIMU," how the international context is affecting the performance of the Italian machine tool industry."
In the background there is first of all the commercial dispute between US and China. "And yet - continues Massimo Carboniero - the regression recorded is definitely moderate. The figures indicate a slow repositioning of the Italian industry to normal levels."
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