The conference on “Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver of the Green and Digital Transformation” was co-organised by the Secretariat of the Sustainable, Long-term Investments & Competitive European Industry Intergroup and CECIMO, aiming to establish a link between the significant policy actions and industry initiatives that contribute to the circular economy transition.

Through this event and related policy actions, CECIMO highlighted that the machine tool manufacturing sector can effectively lead the sustainable transition, and that is it already rising to the challenge. In this regard, numerous industry players are rethinking traditional industrial processes, developing advanced manufacturing technologies, eliminating unnecessary waste and promoting the recycling and reuse of product materials.

This conference brought together high-level policymakers, industrial actors and other relevant stakeholders to exchange views on technology and innovation to support and facilitate this transition.