CECIMO Machine Tools Innovation (MTI) Awards

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About MTI Awards 2024

Welcome to the Machine Tools Innovation (MTI) Awards 2024!

Following the success of our inaugural event in 2023, CECIMO is delighted to present the second edition of the MTI Awards. The MTI Awards serve as a platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the machine tool industry. Our goal is to spotlight the remarkable achievements of industry players and showcase best practices that drive productivity, growth and profitability. The awards will also provide an excellent opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing among professionals in the field. It will help you to gain recognition, improve your skills and achieve success within your companies.

This competition is officially supported by EIT Manufacturing , European Factories of the Future Research Association – EFFRA , European Round Table for Industry – ERT and EMO Hannover 2025.

Participating in the MTI Awards comes at no cost, so there is absolutely no risk involved!

Submissions are now open for entry to the MTI Awards  – apply before 2 September 2024!

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Why apply for mti awards

Visibility & Recognition

MTI competition can help highlight your achievements and bring attention to your products, services and business models. Winning an award can increase a company’s visibility and recognition, which can encourage further innovation.

Networking & Partnerships

You will get the opportunity to network with potential investors, partners, and customers. This can lead to opportunities for joint projects, shared resources, and mutually beneficial business relationships.

 

Industry trends

You will have the opportunity to learn about the industry trends and best practices in the sector. This can help you to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the sector.

Presentations by MTI Awards Nominees & Ceremony 

We are excited to announce that three finalists will receive an exclusive invitation to join us in-person at the CECIMO Brussels Forum on 2 December 2024. During the day, the programme will feature a range of conferences, including presentations by nominees for the Machine Tools Innovation (MTI) Award. In the evening, our guests will be joining the gala dinner, where the highly-anticipated Award Ceremony will take place.

Testimonials

As a finalist in the MTI Awards, TRUMPF’s participation not only underscores the transformative impact of Remote Operations for Equipment as a Service (EaaS), but also provided us with visibility and networking opportunities, allowing us to connect with industry peers and showcasing our innovative solutions, further solidifying our position as leaders in driving manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.

Philipp Humbeck, R&D Manager, TRUMPF

We participated in the MTI Awards to present ourselves as an institute of applied research and show that we develop innovative technologies for the machine tool industry based on creative, new ideas and transfer them into industrial practice. Besides customized solutions for use cases, Fraunhofer IWU also develops smart systems with a broader range of application like the energy-autonomous, sensor-integrated tool holder “smartTOOL”, that was chosen as a finalist project for the MTI Awards. This participation was a great way to value the contributions of all colleagues working on this project and, of course, motivate them to continue pursuing new and innovative ideas for the future of the machine tool industry. In addition, during the final event we were able to connect with many professionals from renowned companies across Europe and exchange experiences on current trends and challenges in the field of production.

– Alexander Schuster, Scientist and Project Manager, Fraunhofer-Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU

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