Passo di Santa Barbara profile(Image credit: RCS Sport/Giro d'Italia)San Valentino profile(Image credit: RCS Sport/Giro d'Italia)La Fricca (cat she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track Laura has a passion for all three disciplines When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads UCI governance and performing data analysis you will then be prompted to enter your display name The technology could potentially replace some milling and casting practices in the future The joint venture with Italy’s biggest laser manufacturer Sisma is aimed at developing a robust and productive 3D printer for mass production of metal components Trumpf has entered a joint venture in additive manufacturing with Italy’s biggest laser manufacturer Sisma S.p.A. human resources and capital to the joint venture Sisma has a 45 percent stake in the new enterprise while Trumpf has a 55 percent interest is based in Piovene Rocchette near Vicenza Trumpf and Sisma plan to co-develop latest generation production systems for the 3D printing of metal components at this location The technology known as ‘additive manufacturing’ enables any component to be built up directly from a 3D design program The parts are created layer by layer from metallic powder The technology has the potential to partially replace methods such as milling or casting The components are as durable and long-lasting as their conventionally produced counterparts companies from the most diverse sectors are replacing conventional methods by qualifying components and products for additive manufacturing Trumpf is working on rapid entry into this market – at its headquarters in Ditzingen as well as together with Sisma “Many machines on the market today are aimed more at prototype construction,” explains Dr the most important criterion where additive manufacturing lines are concerned will be their suitability for industrial applications.” Sisma began development work on an additive manufacturing machine for the production of small metallic components several years ago and brings this expertise to the joint venture With annual sales of 33 million euros and around 1,000 laser devices sold each year Sisma is the biggest laser manufacturer in Italy The company has around 130 employees and more than 50 years of experience in precision mechanics and industrial automation The target markets of this innovative laser and systems supplier are primarily jewellery Trumpf originally entered the additive manufacturing sector in the year 2000 they are now beginning to increase their efforts For further details contact Retecon on TEL: 011 976 8600 or visit www.retecon.co.za www.sisma.com www.trumpf.com Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of Canadian Metalworking Easily access valuable industry resources now with full access to the digital edition of Canadian Fabricating & Welding Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact Us Forgot password? 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Sign up Like many other countries across the continent where you will need to pay to drive on them This guide looks at what you will need to be prepared for your Italian journey If this is the first time that you are driving in the country, the guide on travelling across Italy is a great place to start From the roads through the Alps in the north to the sun-baked seaside towns in the south to the sprawling cities filled with history and culture – Italy has a lot to offer on your next holiday or travel across the border in your own vehicle make sure that you have these important items and documents with you then you will need to have a UK sticker on the rear of your vehicle GB stickers are no longer used when driving on the continent Before you head off, make sure to check out RAC’s European Breakdown Cover which provides a wide range of benefits should you break down in Italy to ensure you stay safe To supplement this, RAC also offers travel insurance travellers in the country are required by law to carry the following items in their car and even crash helmets (if you are going to be using a motorbike or moped) With everything now prepared for your journey – it is important to know the rules of the road This guide to driving in Italy explains the keys to overtaking Finally, make sure that your car is packed for a European road trip – and enjoy your time in Italy Now that you are ready and raring to go – be prepared for Italy’s toll roads Below is a map showcasing all Italian toll roads in the country Many of them are run by different operating companies so checking your route before leaving and seeing if you will be using any of these motorways is important Here is the complete list of motorways that use toll booths: • Help to get home if your vehicle can't be fixed Italy has 35 motorways that use tolls – and they can vary in price depending on the region it costs a standard family car around €9 per 100 km travelled on a toll road Drivers are encouraged to check their official website ahead of the journey to get an exact amount before reaching the motorway Vehicles on Italian toll roads are split into 5 categories: you will need to look out for signs marked ‘Alt Stazione’ – this is where you make the payment at the toll booth All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however they do accept debit cards from other countries The normal process for tolls in Italy involved getting a ticket at the start of the journey at one of the booths you can pay via a mobile app subscription or have an onboard/wireless unit that recognises when you pass through a toll This will be shown with a ‘Telepass’ sign – where you will need to slow to less than 30kmph for the camera to recognise your number plate Not paying will result in a fine that can rise to more than €300 you have up to two weeks to make the payment This figure can differ depending on the region you are driving in Another method of payment is through a pre-paid ‘Viacard’ which are available at many shops and gas stations across the country Most of these cars cost between €25 and €75 In 2025, Viacards have been discontinued they can be used until the credit is depleted up until 31/12/2029 Finally, there is an increasing number of subscription-based suppliers appearing across the continent – known as toll tags. These work in the same way as the on-board systems used in many countries, but saves you from sorting it out in each country, should you be on a European road trip keep an eye out for the signs that you could be entering a toll road and police roadblocks look almost identical They will be a red circle with a horizontal black line in the middle ‘Alt Stazione’ is used for toll stations and ‘Polizia’ appears before police roadblocks Read more: Italian road signs Many visitors to the country may be looking at the toll roads across Italy as a nuisance although it is possible to avoid them – these are the quickest Many of them surround the major cities and landmarks – meaning that to avoid them is actually a difficult task It is therefore advisable to take the toll roads if they are on your journey to your next destination Following months of issues with airports in the UK – and summer holidays ruined due to the ongoing cancelations – many holidaymakers are considering driving to their favourite European holiday destination With this in mind, many are looking at getting behind the wheel and driving to Italy from the UK There are many benefits to taking your vehicle on your next continental adventure With rising costs of air travel and disruption showing no signs of stopping – maybe you could take the family on a road trip through Europe to your Italian destination Before you set off, read our European checklist guide to be prepared for all eventualities. Driving in Europe has changed since Brexit so make sure you take your time and read up on what to expect Once you are in the country, check out the best road trips in Italy and see all that the nation has to offer Whether you drive through Europe or hire a vehicle once you arrive there are some important things to consider Once you have entered Italy, you will need to familiarise yourself with Italian road signs and be prepared for your journey across the country always follow the road signs for the right speed the general rule for built up areas is 50-70km/h and on motorways the speed limit is 130 km/h fines range for €41 to more than €5,000 you will likely have you licence revoked and even face time in prison Italian police are known for being very active on their roads and motorways – so respect the speed limits and make sure you have all the important paperwork to be driving in the country Read more: Italian speed limits before you reach your first toll road in the country we have put together some useful phrases that you can use at the toll booths We hope these can help you on your Italian adventure – have a great holiday Or maybe you have just come back from holiday where you have found an amazing place to visit Be prepared for your travels to Italy and across Europe with the extensive range of European driving accessories that we keep your vehicle road legal available at the RAC Shop.  reviews and offers to help keep your motoring costs down By clicking subscribe you are adhering to our terms and conditions. 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Please see our privacy policy for more details 23-year-old steps up to WorldTour from Bardiani-CSF Italian champion Filippo Zana will ride for BikeExchange-Jayco in 2023 after signing a three-year contract with the team where he spent the first three seasons of his professional career he claimed the Sazka Tour and the Course de la Paix and he finished third overall at the Tour de l’Avenir “It is always special to have national champions on the team and we are delighted to be bringing Filippo onboard for next season,” said BikeExchange-Jayco general manager Brent Copeland.  “He is only 23 years old but has so much experience already and is certainly a rider we have been interested in for a while now and a rider we see a bright future with,” he added Zana raced with the Trevigiani Continental team before turning professional with Bardiani-CSF-Faizanè in 2020 He has completed the Giro d’Italia in each of his three professional seasons to date “I have lots of emotions and lots of motivation to train more and better to keep improving and pay off the trust Team BikeExchange-Jayco is giving to me from Brent to all the staff I have been speaking with,” said Zana BikeExchange-Jayco have already signed Eddie Dunbar and Chris Harper for 2023 while Simon Yates and Michael Matthews have agreed contract extensions with the Australian squad.  “We are continuing to grow and strengthen our team for the Grand Tours and Filippo will play a big role in that,” said Copeland “We hope he will be a valuable contributor to many more of our successes and also have more success himself in GreenEdge colours.” Browsing the web has become a completely normal and daily action and consequently the online scams they confirm themselves as an increasingly pressing and evolving threat Two brothers (aged 33 and 35) became protagonists of a scam that shocked Italy starting from Naples and Vicenza managing to appropriate over 50.000 euro through a deception Disguising their messages as official communications from Poste Italiane they induced several victims to hand over their credit cards exploiting the fear of unauthorized banking movements A series of scams that took place between January e May 2023 and who saw the police Vicenza e Napoli collaborate closely and then stop two of the main architects of this fraud lay in fraudulent messages passed off as legitimate communications from Poste Info a name cleverly chosen precisely in order to deceive users Victims received notifications of anomalous movements on their cards with the aim of creating an immediate state of alert a fake operator contacted the victims with an announcement the arrival of a courier responsible for collecting the compromised cards and provide replacements The economic damage suffered by individual victims has reached alarming figures leading to a total that even exceeded i 50.000 € before the culprits were arrested The investigation that brought this to light complex network of scams was conducted by Carabinieri of Piovene Rocchette The turning point has occurred thanks to the complaint of a young man Santorso which allowed us to begin the investigations that led to the two brothers Thanks to the cooperation between the Carabinieri units of Vicenza and Company of Bagnoli in Naples aprecautionary custody order which saw the two main suspects end up in jail arrest others 11 Guests were investigated for aiding and abetting having been found to be connected to the events via the bank cards used to collect the scammed money They were probably the couriers who went to the victims' homes to collect credit cards Your bank will always send you SMS for communications that they will never contain any link or links of any kind or invitations to call to a telephone number do not hesitate to contact your credit institution's call center on the official numbers to request confirmation of the operation It should be noted that credit cards are NEVER taken from the bank given that it only deals with the deactivation of the cards The new card will be delivered to you via ordinary mail to your residential address e you will have to activate it yourself we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.