COMET
the Mechanical Engineering Cluster
of Friuli Venezia Giulia
A System at the Service of the Metalworking Industry in FVG
COMET, a cluster appointed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, coordinates initiatives to develop the regional engineering supply chain, covering the mechanical, thermo-electromechanical, components, plastics, machinery, and metal production sectors.
COMET Responds
Is your company already part of the COMET Cluster?
To join, your company simply needs to be based in FVG and fall under specific ATECO codes.
Is it necessary to pay a membership fee?
No, the company only pays for the individual activities/projects it participates in.
Since 2015, we have been dedicated to strengthening the metalworking sector in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
From understanding companies' needs to fostering networks, initiatives, and projects, we believe that strong relationships are the key driver of local business growth.
The Entrepreneur’s Voice
The metalworking world told by its key players: over 80 interviews with industry entrepreneurs.
Igino Mortari – Tecnovation
Industry 4.0 offers the advantage of collecting data from machinery, production lines, and management systems, but the key is to integrate and monitor them to make predictive decisions.
Francesco Frattolin – Fra.Met Srl
The real transformation of the company began with the introduction of the first laser cutters and press brakes. With these new machines, we achieved a complete production workflow.
Sylvie Calligaro ed Eros Caretta – Boss Technlogies Srl
In five years, we’d like to have a smart company. Being transversal allows us to focus on goals, not hours. This is how we see our business.
Giancarlo Sclabi – C*Blade SpA
Industrialized craftsmanship brings technical and artisanal skills to industrial levels through the use of technology. This has brought many benefits in production control, which remains in the hands of people.
Marco Zanussi – SCM Zanussi Srl
In research and development, goals and tools are often confused. R&D should be done when opportunities for improvement arise, not because “it has to be done.
Nicolò Casagrande – Casagrande Spa
The dynamics of sharing information among entrepreneurs have changed. It’s essential to maintain and cultivate relationships with minds capable of envisioning and turning beautiful ideas into projects.