The IFAB network of member companies welcomes a new internationally recognized industrial player: P.E.I. S.r.l. has officially joined the innovation ecosystem centered at the DAMA Tecnopolo Data Manifattura Emilia-Romagna in Bologna. This addition further strengthens the connection between advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and high-performance computing infrastructures -supporting a model of synergistic and sustainable growth.
A Bologna-based industrial leader with a global outlook
Founded in Bologna more than 45 years ago, P.E.I. S.r.l. has become a global reference point in workplace safety and machine tool protection systems. The company stands out as the only player in the market offering a fully comprehensive range of mobile protections and spare parts for all types of machine tools – combining engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
Through an extensive commercial network, PEI maintains a structured presence in Italy, Germany, and across much of Europe, distributing its products worldwide and consolidating its position in key industrial markets. Continuous investment in research and development, exploration of new product applications, and the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies drive the Group’s steady growth. The Group also includes PEI VM, PEI Mobility, Zanini, and Nuova Metal – complementary brands that broaden the portfolio and reinforce its industrial positioning within an integrated, forward-looking vision focused on innovation and excellence.
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Bridging Manufacturing and Supercomputing
By joining IFAB, PEI becomes part of an ecosystem that enables innovation across productive sectors through access to state-of-the-art High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructures located at the DAMA Tecnopolo Data Manifattura Emilia-Romagna – one of Europe’s most advanced hubs for supercomputing, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.
IFAB acts as a bridge between academic research, supercomputing technologies, and the industrial world, fostering the integration of scientific expertise with concrete industrial applications.
For member companies, this translates into access to:
- Advanced computing infrastructures and specialized expertise
- The know-how of IFAB’s network of professionals and partner companies
- In-depth learning and networking opportunities through events and conferences
- A broad training portfolio tailored to companies and stakeholders
At a European level, where industrial competitiveness increasingly depends on the ability to integrate data, advanced simulations, and Artificial Intelligence into production processes, the collaboration between IFAB and PEI represents a tangible opportunity to develop new innovation models for the manufacturing sector.
Growing Together within the IFAB Ecosystem
The entry of P.E.I. S.r.l. reaffirms IFAB’s commitment to building a strong and dynamic ecosystem – one capable of enhancing industrial excellence and supporting companies in their digital and technological transformation journey. Companies that join IFAB gain more than access to infrastructures and expertise; they become part of a community driven by knowledge sharing, applied research, and the development of high-impact innovative solutions.
