A tech case made from recycled nylon with an integrated solar panel to charge smartphones. This eco-friendly invention comes from a class at the “Scarpellini” Technical and Economic Institute in Foligno, designed for those who want to use their phone all day outdoors without limits, even during hiking or outdoor sports activities. The students of C...
READ MOREYou know that faint image or pattern that appears when you hold an expensive sheet of paper up to the light? That’s a watermark, a centuries-old invention that started in Italy. Originally a way for papermakers to brand their work, it evolved into a crucial tool for authentication, security, and even digital copyright protection. The watermark, whi...
READ MOREThe whole world appreciates Italy's history, art, and traditions, but we also like to share how much genius there is in the new startups that are emerging in Italy every day. Today, we talk about two of them, which will help make new production processes more sustainable and eco-friendly. The first is Smush Materials, a young Lombard startup...
READ MOREWhen Cecilia Balleri started working for the Army she was barely out of her teens. First, she volunteered at Army Community Service and the Red Cross on Camp Darby, then she took a temporary position as a local national employee and typist in the housing office. Finally, she was hired permanently to work at Leghorn Army Depot. That was more than 35...
READ MOREItalian PV manufacturing equipment provider Ecoprogetti said it has supplied US solar manufacturer CS Solar MFG LLC with an 800 MW module production line. CS Solar MFG LLC plans to use the equipment at its facility in an unspecified location in Texas. The line was conceived for the production half-cut bifacial glass-glass PERC panels with an effici...
READ MOREItaly, with its deep-rooted cultural heritage and strategic position in Southern Europe, has long been recognised for its contributions to art, design, and manufacturing. Beyond its reputation for historic landmarks and culinary excellence, Italy has been quietly building its profile as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. The country’s bl...
READ MORENow available on Italy for Movies - the portal dedicated to locations and incentives for audiovisual production, promoted by the Ministry of Culture’s General Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisual and developed by Cinecittà in collaboration with theItalian Film Commissions - is the new section SUL SET. This innovative tool, which is constantly up...
READ MOREInnovation, alongside competitiveness and research, is undeniably one of the most crucial drivers of sustainable growth and productivity for countries in the modern global economy. By fostering a culture of innovation, countries can continuously adapt, evolve, and remain competitive, thereby creating the foundation for long-term economic prosperity...
READ MOREA new study from Italy shows a promising solution to the challenge of efficiently combining solar energy with hydrogen production. The research, conducted by the University of Milan, suggests that a hybrid system integrating photovoltaic (PV) technology and hydrogen could be the key to storing solar energy at a larger scale, making renewable energ...
READ MOREThe Italian Trade Agency through its offices in the United States (ITA - https://www.ice.it/en/markets/usa) and its partners announce a "Call for Papers" for the Italian Technology Awards (ITA) 2025. The Italian Technology Award program consists of a competition that asks upper-level students attending major universities in the United States to sub...
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