VISITOR’S GUIDE GUIDA AL VISITATORE
19-21 SEPTEMBER 2023
MILAN
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS OF MACHINES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOTWEAR, LEATHERGOODS AND TANNING INDUSTRY
SALONI INTERNAZIONALI DELLE MACCHINE E DELLE TECNOLOGIE PER LE INDUSTRIE CALZATURIERA, PELLETTIERA E CONCIARIA
with the support of


19-21
SEPTEMBER 2023
MILAN
Simac Tanning Tech è l’appuntamento con la più qualificata offerta di macchinari e tecnologie per le industrie calzaturiera, pellettiera e conciaria, che si svolge una volta all’anno a Milano. La manifestazione occupa i padiglioni 14 e 18.
Simac Tanning Tech is the appointment with the most qualified offer of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, which takes place once a year in Milan. The event occupies pavillions 14 and 18.
MODALITÀ DI ACCESSO
Manifestazione riservata agli operatori del settore.
ADMISSION
Trade professionals only.
ORARI / OPENING HOURS
19 Martedì Tuesday h. 9.00-18.30
20 Mercoledì Wednesday h. 9.00-18.30
21 Giovedì Thursday h. 9.00-17.00
SEGRETERIA ORGANIZZATIVA SECRETARY’S OFFICE
Assomac Servizi Srl - Via Matteotti, 4/A 27029 Vigevano (PV)
Tel. +39 0381 78883 exhibition@assomac.it www.simactanningtech.it



METROPOLITANA / UNDERGROUND MAP

NUMERI UTILI / USEFUL NUMBERS
Radio Taxi
Tel. +39.02.4040 - +39.02.6969 - +39.02.8585
Mezzi pubblici ATM / Public Transportation ATM
Tel. +39.02.48607607 www.atm.it
Trenitalia - Ferrovie / National Railways
Tel. 892021 www.trenitalia.com
Trenord - Ferrovie Nord Milano / Railways
Tel. 02.7249.4949
www.ferrovienord.it
Aeroporti Linate-Malpensa / Airports
Informazioni generali / General info
Tel. +39.02.232323
Malpensa Express / Railways
Tel. +39.02.72494949 www.malpensaexpress.it
Polizia - Emergenza Sanitaria / Police - Health emergency
Tel. 112
Emergence centrale operativa in fiera / Emergency operation center at the fair
Tel. 02.4342.7210
HALL 18 STAND K19, K29

SPR AY STA R
Thursday, September 21 nd
CONFERENCES, PANEL, SHOWCASE & GALA DINNER
(ONE DAY INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)
Venue: NH MIlano Congress Centre (Milanofiori, Assago)
8.30 am Welcome coffee
9.00 am Opening ceremony
Yves Morin, President UITIC (France)
Alessandro Spada, President ASSOLOMBARDA (Italy)
Maria Vittoria Brustia, President ASSOMAC (Italy)
Giovanna Ceolini, President ASSOCALZATURIFICI (Italy)
Carmen Arias Castellano, Secretary General CEC (Belgium)
Fabrizio Nuti, President UNIC (Italy)
9.30 am Keynote Speech - Innovation
Carlo Alberto Carnevale Maffè, Professor Bocconi University (Italy)
10.00 am SESSION 1 - Products, Materials and Consumers of Tomorrow
Moderator: Elena Orgiles, UITIC Scientific Committee INESCOP (Spain)
› TENCEL™ Lyocell filament as an innovative and biodegradable raw material for knitted shoe uppers
Markus Pichler, Lenzing AG (Austria)
› Strategies to reduce footwear environmental footprint - A quantitative approach
Maria José Ferreira, Portuguese Footwear Research Centre CTCP (Portugal)
› Fast fashion and sustainability for footwear industry, how to choose?
Matthieu Vicard, CTC Groupe (France)
› Sustainability Integration through Connected Data
Linli Cao, BM Technology (Canada)
11.00 am Networking break and Innovation Showcase
11.30 am SESSION 2 - Digital Transformation
Moderator: Ricardo Jaime Guerra Sanchez, UITIC Scientific Committee CIATEC (Mexico)
› Feedback from biomechanics to robotic: an accelerator process for innovating products testing
Valantin Louis, CTC Groupe (France)
› Quality control and traceability in the production of footwear Vittoria Brustia, Brustia Alfameccanica (Italy)
› One Step Closer to Transparency: How Digital Product Passports are\\ Revolutionizing Footwear production and storytelling
Martina Schiuma, The IDFactory (Italy)
› Last Engineers: Harmonizing Technology and Craftsmanship for Precision Fit in Footwear
Benjamin Majster, Blue Ridge Logiciels (France)
› Don’t just stay afloat: how to evolve digital product creation, without sinking into the impact of skills, processes, and tools.
Guido Polcan and Matteo Pasca, Maize and Arsutoria (Italy)
› Smart and Connected Machines to Deliver More Value to Customers
Pierangelo Dolera and Cesare Reina, Atom (Italy)
1.00 pm Lunch break and Innovation Showcase
2.30 pm SESSION 3 - Human Capital for Industry 5.0
Moderator: Bhabendra Nath Das, UITIC Scientific Committee CLRI (India)
› EU Digital FabLab: a virtual Shoe Fablab using AR for practical footwear manufacturing skills
Alice Marcato, Politecnico Calzaturiero (Italy)
› Transforming footwear manufacturing: dexterous robotic shoe soles demolding to reduce the physical burden on workers and foster a sustainable workforce
Carlos Velez Garcia, INESCOP (Spain)
› SciLED Knowledge Alliance for comfort and sustainable oriented footwear
Mariana Costea, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi (Romania)
› Is your company ready for Industry 5.0? Key Competences for the successful implementation of i5.0 objectives in the footwear industry
Rita Souto, Portuguese Footwear Research Centre CTCP (Portugal)
› Capacity building of global footwear sector for sustainable development
Swarna V Kanth, Central Leather Research Institute (India)
3.45 pm Networking break and Innovation Showcase
4.15 pm First panel - Innovation
Moderator: Simone Cerroni, Journalist Class CNBC (Italy)
Luca Marchetti, B&R Automazione Industriale (Italy)
Dirk Achten, COVESTRO (Germany)
Speaker to be confirmed, HP (Italy)
Guido Cami, Industrie Chimiche Forestali (Italy)
Gianmichele Piciocco, Mitsubishi Electric Europe (Italy)
Speaker to be confirmed, Siemens (Italy)
Asher Clark, Vivobarefoot (UK)
5.30 pm Closure remarks day 1
7.00 pm Departure by bus for the Gala Dinner in Vigevano from NH Assago
8.30 pm Gala Dinner in the Castle of Vigevano: more info
11.30 pm Return to the NH Assago
Friday, September 22 nd
CONFERENCES, PANEL & SHOWCASE
(HALF DAY INCLUDED IN PACKAGE)
Venue: NH MIlano Congress Centre (Milanofiori, Assago)
8:30 am Welcome Coffee
9:00 am Opening of the second day
9.15 am Keynote Speech - Sustainability
Francesca Rulli, CEO Process Factory and Ympact Società Benefit | Founder 4sustainability (Italy)
9.45 am SESSION 4 - Successful Sustainability Stories
Moderator: Clara Florbela Silva, UITIC Scientific Committee CTCP (Portugal)
› Footwear recycling pilot plant as sustainable solution and clean technology for the industry
Elena Orgiles, INESCOP (Spain)
› Re_SHOES - Shoes recycling Alex Marquoin, CETIA (France)
› Polyurethanes are ready for circular footwear concepts
Felix Willenbrink, BASF (Germany)
› A Practical Approach to Assess the Environmental Impact of Footwear using Life Cycle Assessment Principles
Andrew Hudson, BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd (UK)
› VCS: the sustainability certification mark for the footwear sector Sabrina Frontini, ICEC (Italy) and Matteo Scarparo, Assocalzaturifici (Italy)
11.10 am Networking break and Innovation Showcase
11.30 am Second panel - Sustainability
Moderator: Simone Cerroni, Journalist Class CNBC (Italy)
Andreas Tepest, DEICHMANN (Germany)
Klaus Freese, DESMA Schuhmaschinen (Germany)
Mirco Prai, MGT Italia (Italy)
Katie Kutskill, SLF (UK)
Leonardo Bonanni, Sourcemap (USA)
Giacomo Zorzi, UNIC (Italy)
1.00 pm Closing ceremony
1.30 pm Farewell lunch
INNOVATION SHOWCASE: The Innovation Showcase is a new addition to the conference program that will be introduced this year; it is a dedicated space located just next to main conference hall where research centers, institutions and companies from all over the world will be presenting their work. This folows the decision of making available to the audience of the congress the entire wealth of contributions submitted both as oral as well as visual presentations, beyond those that were selected for the main conference sessions. It is a true showcase of the capability of the research and innovation network that supports the footwear world in its digital and sustainable transition. Participants in the conference are invited to enjoy the showcase and to network with the researchers in the allotted break times during the conference days.
This is the list of participants in the Innovation Showcase:
› Assomac - Italy (Association)
› Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology - China (Research Institution)
› Brustia Alfameccanica - Italy (Company)
› CIATEC - Mexico (Research Institution)
› CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute - India (Research Institution)
› CTC Groupe - France (Research Institution)
› CTCP - Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal
Portugal (Research Institution)
› CTCR - Centro Tecnologico del Calzado de la Rioja
Spain (Research Institution)
› Dr. Schenk - Germany (Company)
› FDDI - Footwear Design and Development Institute
India (Research Institution)
› Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi
Romania (Research Institution)
› INESCOP - Spain (Research Institution)
› Mind - Software Multimedia e Industrial - Portugal (Company)
› Newlast Italia - Italy (Company)
› Prisma Tech - Italy (Company)
› Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
China (Research Institution)
› Silvateam - Italy (Company)
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L’ICE-Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e l’internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane è l’organismo attraverso cui il Governo favorisce il consolidamento e lo sviluppo economico-commerciale delle nostre imprese sui mercati esteri. Agisce, inoltre, quale soggetto incaricato di promuovere l’attrazione degli investimenti esteri in Italia. Con una organizzazione dinamica motivata e moderna e una diffusa rete di uffici all’estero, l’ICE svolge attività di informazione, assistenza, consulenza, promozione e formazione alle piccole e medie imprese italiane. Grazie all’utilizzo dei più moderni strumenti di promozione e di comunicazione multicanale, agisce per affermare le eccellenze del Made in Italy nel mondo.
ITA - Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy.
Simac Tanning Tech, grazie al supporto di Agenzia ICE e del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, ha realizzato una Business Lounge nel padiglione 18. La Lounge è la location ideale per incontrare le delegazioni estere invitate e poter sviluppare contatti e azioni di networking.
L’ICE-Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e l’internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane è l’organismo attraverso cui il Governo favorisce il consolidamento e lo sviluppo economico-commerciale delle nostre imprese sui mercati esteri. Agisce, inoltre, quale soggetto incaricato di promuovere l’attrazione degli investimenti esteri in Italia. Con una organizzazione dinamica motivata e moderna e una diffusa rete di uffici all’estero, l’ICE svolge attività di informazione, assistenza, consulenza, promozione e formazione alle piccole e medie imprese italiane. Grazie all’utilizzo dei più moderni strumenti di promozione e di comunicazione multicanale, agisce per affermare le eccellenze del Made in Italy nel mondo.
L’ICE-Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e l’internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane è l’organismo attraverso cui il Governo favorisce il consolidamento e lo sviluppo economico-commerciale delle nostre imprese sui mercati esteri. Agisce, inoltre, quale soggetto incaricato di promuovere l’attrazione degli investimenti esteri in Italia. Con una organizzazione dinamica motivata e moderna e una diffusa rete di uffici all’estero, l’ICE svolge attività di informazione, assistenza, consulenza, promozione e formazione alle piccole e medie imprese italiane. Grazie all’utilizzo dei più moderni strumenti di promozione e di comunicazione multicanale, agisce per affermare le eccellenze del Made in Italy nel mondo.
With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.
ITA - Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy.
ITA - Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy.
With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.
With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world.
SECRETARY’S OFFICE
Gli uffici della Segreteria organizzativa si trovano al Padiglione 18, stand M46.
Un luogo a cui fare riferimento per tutte le necessità legate alla propria presenza in fiera.
The offices of the Organizing Secretary are located at the Hall. 18, stand M46.
A place to which they can refer for all their needs related to their presence at the fair.
























































































































