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RICANTES DE MQUINASCOMPONENT PARTS AND TOOLS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF SPAIN OMPONENTES Y HERRAMIENTAS

MACHINE TOOLS
ACCESSORIES, COMPONENT PARTS AND TOOLS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF SPAIN

MACHINE TOOLS

ASOCIACIN ESPAOLA DE FABRICANTES DE MQUINAS-HERRAMIENTA, ACCESORIOS, COMPONENTES Y HERRAMIENTAS

LA MQUINAHERRAMIENTA ESPAOLA
Competitividad y Sostenibilidad

Espaa es el tercer productor y exportador de Mquinas-herramienta de la Unin Europea y el noveno del mundo: Un posicionamiento logrado gracias al firme compromiso de los fabricantes de mquinas-herramienta, accesorios, componentes y herramientas con la innovacin tecnolgica, la internacionalizacin y el desarrollo de las personas. Exportando como media ms del 80% de la produccin del sector a los mercados internacionales y destinando aproximadamente un 5% de la facturacin a Investigacin, Desarrollo e Innovacin. Dotando de las soluciones y medios productivos ms avanzados a las principales industrias de la economa, contribuyendo as a mejorar su productividad y competitividad. Siendo sus clientes industrias muy diversas y de alto contenido tecnolgico: automocin, aeroespacial, ferrocarril, bienes de equipo, generacin de energa, moldes y matrices, equipamiento mdico, construccin, ptica, joyera, etc. Se trata de un sector estratgico, motor del progreso tecnolgico, ya que es indispensable para contar con una industria avanzada, productiva, rentable y sostenible.

MACHINE TOOLS OF SPAIN


Competitiveness and Sustainability

Spain is the third largest manufacturer and exporter of machine tools in the European Union and the ninth biggest in the world. Thanks to the firm commitment of manufacturers of machine tools, accessories, component parts and tools to technological innovation, internationalisation and people development. This commitment has enabled them to export 80% of the sectors production on average to international markets and about 5% of turnover to be earmarked for research, development and innovation. The sector provides the main industries of the economy with production solutions and equipment, helping them to improve their productivity and competitiveness. These are very diverse industries with a high technological content: automotive, aerospace, railway, capital goods, power generation, dies and moulds, medical equipment, construction, optics, jewellery, etc. It is a strategic sector as it is the driving force behind technological progress and essential for production automation.

AFM, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

AFM, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Asociacin Espaola de Fabricantes de mquinas-herramienta, accesorios, componentes y herramientas, representa al 90% de las empresas especializadas en mquinas-herramienta y tecnologas avanzadas de fabricacin existentes en Espaa. Desde su sede en San Sebastin y desde sus implantaciones en China (Tianjin) e India (Bangalore) trabaja para promover la internacionalizacin y la innovacin tecnolgica de sus empresas asociadas. AFM, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies es miembro de CECIMO y de ECTA, las asociaciones europeas de fabricantes de mquinas-herramienta y herramientas de corte, respectivamente. Adems es co-organizador junto con BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) de BIEMH, Bienal Espaola de Mquinas-herramienta, principal exposicin de carcter industrial de las que se celebran en Espaa. Tambin organiza cada dos aos el Congreso de Mquinas-herramienta y Tecnologas de Fabricacin. AFM, como principal representante de la Mquina-herramienta, cuida con especial atencin las relaciones con las diferentes administraciones e instituciones europeas, nacionales, autonmicas y locales. AFM, preside el IMH, Instituto de Mquina-herramienta, Centro de Formacin Profesional de referencia en Espaa y Escuela Universitaria adscrita a la Universidad del Pas Vasco.

AFM, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

AFM, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, the Spanish Association of Manufacturers of machine tools, accessories, component parts and tools, represents 90% of firms specialising in machine tools and advanced manufacturing technologies in Spain. From its headquarters in San Sebastian and its setups in China (Tianjin) and India (Bangalore) it works to promote the internationalisation and technological innovation of its associate companies. AFM, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies is a member of CECIMO and ECTA, the European associations of manufacturers of machine tools and cutting tools, respectively. It is also the organiser jointly with BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) of BIEMH, the Biennial Spanish Machine Tool Fair, the most important industrial exhibition held in Spain. Every two years it also organises the Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technologies Congress. AFM, as the main representative of the Spanish machine tool sector, pays special attention to its relations with the different European, national, autonomous and local governments and bodies. The AFM presides over the IMH, the Machine Tool Institute, a benchmark Vocational Training Centre in Spain and University College attached to the University of the Basque Country.

INTERNACIONALIZACIN

Y MERCADOS

AFM cuenta con un equipo especializado en Internacionalizacin y Mercados que acompaa a los fabricantes en sus procesos de internacionalizacin, ayudndoles a consolidar su presencia en los mercados de todo el mundo.

INTERNACIONALIZACIN Ferias, misiones directas e inversas Jornadas de internacionalizacin Intermediacin en programas de apoyo a la internacionalizacin Informes sobre ferias y pases Bases de datos Resolucin de consultas Servicios personalizados y planes de internacionalizacin Oficinas de servicio en Tianjin y Bangalore

CONOCIMIENTO SECTORES CLIENTE Grupos de trabajo sectoriales y geogrficos Estudios individualizados Estudios de mercado Charlas informativas y de formacin

COMIT DE INTERNACIONALIZACIN

INTERNATIONALISATION

AND MARKETS

AFM has a team specialising in Internationalisation and Markets which accompanies manufacturers in their internationalisation processes, helping them to consolidate their presence in markets all over the world.

INTERNATIONALISATION Fairs, direct and reverse trade missions Internationalisation days Mediation in support programmes for internationalisation Reports on fairs and countries Databases Dealing with enquiries Customised services and internationalisation plans Offices in Tianjin and Bangalore

CLIENT SECTOR KNOWLEDGE Sector-based and geographical work groups Personalised studies Market research Informative and training talks INTERNATIONALISATION COMMITTEE

TECNOLOGA

La Asociacin, a travs de su unidad tecnolgica, INVEMA, Fundacin de Investigacin de la Mquina-herramienta, apoya a las empresas impulsando su desarrollo tecnolgico y la mejora de la gestin industrial en estrecha colaboracin con sus unidades de I+D+i. Organiza cada dos aos el Congreso de Mquinas-herramienta y Tecnologas de Fabricacin, foro de intercambio de conocimiento en tecnologas avanzadas de produccin, en el que se presentan los ltimos avances del sector, favoreciendo su aplicacin a los procesos productivos. PROMOCIN TECNOLGICA Normalizacin y legislacin Apoyo en proyectos de I+D+i Vigilancia tecnolgica Seguridad de mquinas Jornadas tecnolgicas GESTIN INDUSTRIAL Calidad e innovacin Medioambiente y ecodiseo Servicio de prevencin mancomunado MISIONES TECNOLGICAS COMIT DE TECNOLOGA

TECHNOLOGY

The Association, through its technology unit, INVEMA, Machine Tool Research Foundation, provides support for companies by boosting their technological development and improving their industrial management in close collaboration with their R&D&i units. Every two years it organises the Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technologies Congress, a forum for the exchange of knowledge in advanced manufacturing technologies, in which the latest advances in the sector are presented, to promote their application in production processes. TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION Standardisation and legislation Support for R&D&i projects Technology watch Machine safety Technology days INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Quality and innovation Environment and ecodesign Joint prevention service TECHNOLOGICAL TRADE MISSIONS TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

MARKETING Y
COMUNICACIN

La labor de AFM, siempre enfocada a potenciar el crecimiento y la mejora de la competitividad del sector, requiere una informacin completa y permanentemente actualizada acerca de la mquina-herramienta y sus sectores cliente en todo el mundo, que a su vez pone a disposicin de sus empresas asociadas. Por otra parte AFM se constituye en un poderoso canal de comunicacin cuya misin principal es difundir el buen hacer de las empresas fabricantes de mquinas-herramienta, accesorios, componentes y herramientas. PUBLICACIONES Catlogo general de fabricantes y productos Catlogos sectoriales Catlogo de imagen Boletines, Revista y Comunicados Informacin CECIMO y ECTA WEB Website e intranet Actualizacin catlogo on-line y datos de distribuidores PUBLICIDAD Campaas feriales y mensuales en prensa especializada internacional Promocin participacin ferias PRENSA Notas y Dossier de prensa Ruedas de prensa Noticias del sector y de las empresas Entrevistas y reportajes ESTADSTICAS

MARKETING &
COMMUNICATION

The work of AFM, always focused on promoting growth and improving the sectors competitiveness, requires complete and constantly upto-date information about the machine tool industry and its client-sectors all over the world, which it then makes available to its member companies. On the other hand, AFM is a strong channel of communication, whose main task is to disseminate the excellent working practices of Spanish manufacturers of machine tools, accessories, component parts and tools. PUBLICATIONS General catalogue of manufacturers and products Sector-based catalogues Image catalogue Newsletters, magazine and communication releases Information concerning CECIMO and ECTA WEB Website and intranet Updating of on-line catalogue and dealer data ADVERTISING Exhibition and monthly campaigns in specialist international press Promotion of participation in exhibitions PRESS Press releases and dossiers Press conferences News about the sector and companies Interviews and reports STATISTICS

DETRS DE LAS MQUINAS, SIEMPRE HAY PERSONAS

El sector de Mquinas-herramienta es intensivo en conocimiento, siendo las personas que lo componen el activo principal. Por ello, la Asociacin realiza, en colaboracin con universidades y centros de formacin, actividades para incentivar y dar a conocer el sector entre los estudiantes de carreras tcnicas, con el objetivo de atraerles hacia las empresas del sector. A su vez, la formacin es uno de los pilares fundamentales del progreso y crecimiento del sector de Mquinas-herramienta. Para la labor formativa y de desarrollo de competencias de alta cualificacin, AFM cuenta con la colaboracin activa del IMH, Instituto de Mquina-herramienta, Centro de Formacin Profesional de referencia en Espaa y Escuela Universitaria adscrita a la Universidad del Pas Vasco. Por otra parte, PROSCHOOLS es una unidad especializada en la transferencia de tecnologa educativa a travs de la promocin y puesta en marcha de centros e instituciones de formacin tcnica profesional en todo el mundo. Integrada en AFM, en la actualidad cuenta con dos centros de formacin profesional en el extranjero: el Instituto Hispano-Chino de Tianjin en China (CSMC) y el Instituto Hispano-Malayo de Kulim en Malasia. FORMACIN SECTORIAL Diagnstico de competencias Impulso de acciones formativas COORDINACIN DE ENTIDADES IMH - Ingeniera Dual (Grado adscrito a la Universidad del Pas Vasco) - ASMAOLA (Centro de innovacin en procesos) PROSCHOOLS CSMC Instituto Hispano-chino JVENES Atraccin hacia el sector de jvenes estudiantes tcnicos Seguimiento Aula de Mquina-herramienta de la Escuela Tcnica Superior de Ingeniera en la EHU-UPV Participacin en ferias de empleo (TECNUN, EHU- UPV,) COMIT DE DESARROLLO DE PERSONAS

BEHIND THE MACHINES THERE ARE ALWAYS PEOPLE

The machine tool sector is knowledge intensive, so the people working in it are its companies main asset. Therefore, in collaboration with universities and training centres, the Association carries out activities to promote the sector among students studying technical subjects, in an attempt to attract the best to work in companies in the machine tool sector. Training is also one of the mainstays of the progress and growth of the machine tool sector. In order to train and develop the abilities of the highly skilled staff required by the sectors firms, AFM can count on the active collaboration of the IMH, the Machine Tool Institute, a benchmark Vocational Training Centre in Spain and University College attached to the University of the Basque Country. On the other hand, PROSCHOOLS is a unit specialising in educational technology transfer through the promotion and start-up of vocational training centres and establishments all over the world. It is part of AFM, which currently has two vocational training centres abroad: the ChineseSpanish Machine Tool Vocational Centre in Tianjin, China (CSMC) and the Malaysian-Spanish Institute in Kulim, Malaysia. SECTOR-BASED TRAINING Skills diagnosis Promotion of training activities CO-ORDINATION BETWEEN BODIES IMH - Dual Engineering (Grade attached to the Basque Country University) - ASMAOLA (Process innovation centre) PROSCHOOLS CSMC Chinese Spanish Machine Tool Centre YOUNG PEOPLE Appealing to technical students Monitoring of the Machine Tool Unit at the Higher Technical Engineering School at the EHU-UPV (University of the Basque Country) Participation in employment fairs (TECNUN, EHU- UPV,) PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CUANDO LOS ESFUERZOS SE SUMAN LOS RESULTADOS SE MULTIPLICAN

WHEN WE COMBINE OUR EFFORTS THE BENEFITS ARE MULTIPLIED

Asociacin Espaola de Fabricantes de Mquinas-herramienta, Accesorios, Componentes y Herramientas


Parque Tecnolgico de San Sebastin - P Mikeletegi, 59 - 20009 San Sebastin - SPAIN - Tel.: +34 943 309 009 Fax: +34 943 309 191 e-mail: afm@afm.es

www.afm.es

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