The Machine Tool Industry in Europe in 2024
150
150.000 EMPLOYEES
25.8
€25.8 BILLION TURNOVER
20.5
€20.5 BILLION TOTAL EXPORTS
Policy Areas
CECIMO Machine Tools Innovation (MTI) Awards 2025
The MTI Awards 2025, was held at EMO Hannover, and celebrated the innovations and people shaping the future of the machine tool industry.
The MTI Awards is an incredible platform to showcase your impact and solutions. This prestigious event offers global recognition and valuable connections.
Join us on its next edition and submit your entry to be part of the future of manufacturing!
EMO – Our Signature Trade Fair since 1950
EMO is the largest international tradeshow for the machine tool industry and it is a registered trademark of the European Association of Manufacturing Technologies, CECIMO.
Recent News
01 October 2025
Industry endorsement of the Semiconductor Coalition declaration: Bold action, proper preconditions, and a business case for Europe
CECIMO, together with 75 industry representatives, welcomes and supports the Declaration of the Semiconductor Coalition Europe. The declaration recognises the scope of the challenges faced by...
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26 September 2025
AM Europe at EMO Hannover 2025
The AM-EUROPE Initiative, representing more than 700 additive manufacturing (AM) companies across Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Canada Makes at EMO Hannover.
The agreement is...
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25 September 2025
HIGH-LEVEL EU POLICY ROUNDTABLE – KEY TAKEAWAYS
A competitive manufacturing sector for a stronger EU
At EMO Hannover 2025, CECIMO hosted a high-level policy roundtable, under Chatham House rules, bringing together senior representati...
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Recent Publications
04 September 2025
CECIMO POSITION TO BOOST THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SECTOR IN EU
1) Recognising manufacturing technologies as a strategic priority
Manufacturing technologies are the backbone of Europe’s industrial strength and must be fully integrated into the EU...
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04 September 2025
CECIMO’S POSITION ON DIGITALISATION AND ALIGNMENT OF COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
CECIMO, representing the European manufacturing technology industry, supports the European Commission’s Omnibus IV initiative to streamline the Single Market through enhanced digitalisation...
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04 July 2025
Manifesto for a Competitive European Additive Manufacturing Sector
CECIMO, together with 10 national associations across Europe representing over 700 additive manufacturing (AM) companies, proudly presents the Manifesto for a Competitive European Additive Manufacturi...
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