POSITION PAPER: The CRA Complexities For The Machine Tool Industry

The machine tool industry is a pillar of Europe’s manufacturing capacity, as it is critical in the supply chains of various downstream industries, ranging from automotive and aerospace to defence, precision engineering, and optical equipment. In 2024, the European machine tool industry generated over €25.5 billion in production, representing around 1,500 industrial enterprises and employing more than 150,000 people directly. Yet the industry’s significance goes well beyond these jobs and turnover. The European machine tool industry is a constant source of innovation, positioning the sector as one of the most advanced in Europe.

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