Ceramic World Review 157/2024

Editorial

• World-class technologies

by Paola Giacomini

World News

Events

• Tecna 2024 revs up for the start

Economics

• The Italian ceramic industry surpasses revenues of €7.5 billion
• Florim: a constant commitment to sustainability
• Laminam set to revolutionise the field of large-size surfaces
• Mittel’s Italian Bathroom Design pursues further growth with the acquisition of Catalano
• Portobello resumes growth

FOCUS ON finishing & surface treatment

• Ceramica Artistica 3 starts up new fully digitalised finishing department
• A complete all-in-one offering for surface finishing
• LATEST TECHNOLOGIES finishing & surface treatment

Technology

• Environmental sustainability: more than just hydrogen

FOCUS ON digital transformation, automation & end of line

• Lean R&D. Analytic AI accelerates ceramic processes and materials development
• Adopting AI for predictive maintenance
• A global solution for plant logistics automation
• LATEST TECHNOLOGIES automation & end of line

Sanitaryware

• Robotised green finishing in the ceramic sanitaryware industry