Technical Articles
The machinery sector in Turkiye, including the machine tool segment, continues to be one of the main drivers of the local economy. According to VDW, Turkey`s machine tool market today is among the top 10 in the world ... more
Greece is among the three of the world’s top exporters of olive oil, with one third of its total production exported each year. This represents between 126 000 tonnes and 200 000 tonnes a year ... more
With several leading players in areas like electric motors and mechatronics, the Slovenian automotive industry can provide sophisticated components and unique solutions like high-torque in-wheel electric drive systems and AI based real traffic simulation solutions ... more
Reflecting a varied geological structure, Albania has a wealth of natural resources, including chromium, copper, iron/nickel, coal, oil, bauxite, phosphorate, asbestos, bituminous sands, pyrites and nickel silicate, as well as limestone, sands, marble, and clays ... more
Organic farming, the most desirable form of agricultural production from an environmental point of view, is more widespread in Slovenia than in the EU as a whole and is increasing ... more
Industry 4.0, defined as smart manufacturing and supported by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), is affecting entire global production, including Serbian industry. The fourth industrial revolution is relatively slowly (and with a serious delay compared to the most high-tech economies in Europe and the world) but steadily developing in the country according to local and international experts ... more
The Bulgarian SMT services and equipment sector includes many domestic and locally based foreign companies. The major part of them is located in the capital Sofia, as well as in the bigger cities of the country ... more
The Western Balkan governments bear the primary responsibility for speeding up the deployment of sustainable energy, improving energy efficiency, phasing out fossil fuels and ensuring an inclusive, bottom-up just transition planning process ... more
Even though for most countries 2020 showed an increase in the use of industrial robots in manufacturing-related enterprises compared to 2018, Romania registered a decrease of 0,04 percentage points, which may indicate a lack of capacity for enterprises to finance new investments in equipment and technology ... more
Due to its highly skilled workforce and location, the automotive industry in Serbia is not just a traditional economic sector but also a sector with a promising future. Today almost all significant European and some Asian automakers receive supplies from the Serbian automobile sector ... more
The Bulgarian additive manufacturing ecosystem has been rapidly developing in the last 5 years and the 3D printing business in the country, in step with global trends, is gradually moving from prototyping to full-functional production in many industries ... more
The metal processing and machinery sector in Serbia has a long history of development and it`s among the leading national production and manufacturing industries and one of the most important pillars of the local economy today ... more
In order to become a member of the European Union (EU), North Macedonia is currently standardizing and privatization its energy industry. The country has a great energy potential due to its favorable geographical location, natural resources and climatic characteristics ... more
With average annual sales of 8,3 billion RON, the pharmaceutical business in Romania is thriving. The pharmaceutical industry`s value chain has grown dramatically in the past years across all segments. There are 22 production facilities in the sector that get public subsidies ... more
To ensure that charging systems grow in tandem with vehicle sales, the Turkish government must coordinate the deployment of public and private charging infrastructure to support all kinds of EV operators—from private vehicles to fleets of all types of vehicles, including public sector purchases at all levels of government ... more
LATEST issue 2/2026
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SEE INDUSTRY
Slovenia’s pharmaceutical sector
As part of the broader chemical and life-sciences industries, pharmaceuticals benefit from Slovenia’s highly educated workforce, well-developed R&D institutions and favourable position in European supply chains ... more
Cable manufacturing in Türkiye
Türkiye’s cable manufacturing industry encompasses a diverse range of products, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power cables, fibre-optic cables, data transmission cables, and specialized solutions for the automotive, defense, and ... more
Bulgaria`s metalworking tools market
As global supply chains shift and regional production hubs gain greater importance, Bulgaria has steadily carved out a competitive position within Europe’s machinery and metalworking ecosystem ... more
Electrical equipment manufacturing in Serbia
Electrical equipment manufacturing has become a central pillar of Serbia’s modern industrial economy, undergoing rapid transformation from a legacy sector into a high-performing, export-oriented engine of growth ... more
PCB production industry in Türkiye
Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing in Türkiye is a key sector, supported by growing demand in the automotive electronics, telecommunications, medical technology and defense industries. With its strategic location between Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Türkiye is ... more
Automotive lighting production in SEE
The South-East European (SEE) region has become a significant manufacturing and development center. Thanks to its strategic geographical location, relatively low production costs and the strong presence of international concerns such as Odelo, Marelli, Hella, Valeo and OPmobility, ... more