TECHNOLOGY DAY “START THE FUTURE”

Industry 4.0 and New Talent: NTE Scientific Hub opens its doors to students from IIS Maxwell for Assolombarda’s TechTour

MILAN, February 11, 2026 – Tomorrow’s mechatronics is being built today, starting with direct dialogue between classrooms and the most advanced production departments. With this focus on exchange and innovation, on Monday, February 9, NTE Scientific Hub hosted class IV A (Mechatronics and Mechanics) from the IIS Maxwell high school in Milan for the “Start the Future” Technology Day.

The initiative, part of the TechTour project promoted by Assolombarda, was created with the strategic objective of countering the phenomenon of professional mismatch, offering young people a concrete vision of the skills required by the labor market and Industry 4.0.

A bridge between school desks and industrial innovation

During the visit, students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ecosystem of the NTE Scientific Hub, going beyond textbook theory to experience firsthand the complexity and appeal of modern manufacturing. The day was divided into three key moments:

• Company Overview: An analysis of the Project & Process Engineering and Automation departments, the pillars of the hub’s technological development.
• Field Experience: A guided tour through the laboratories, the area dedicated to 3D Design and Printing, and the innovative Pilot Plant.
• Orientation and Career: A focus dedicated to internships and apprenticeships activated for the current year, to give continuity to the link between training and employment.

Investing in young people as a strategic choice

For NTE Scientific Hub, welcoming the new generations is not only an act of corporate social responsibility, but a necessity to ensure the competitiveness of the territory.

“Seeing the enthusiasm and curiosity of these young people confirms that the synergy between education and production is the key to innovation,” comments Emanuele Fratto, Commercial Director & Head of Sustainability at NTE Process. “The future of mechatronics requires fresh minds capable of mastering enabling technologies; our task is to provide them with fertile ground in which to grow.”