Alessandro Fiorente

The June 2025 crisis in the Persian Gulf highlights the structural vulnerability of the global energy system. Rising geopolitical tensions, pressure on oil markets, and risks to strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating the need for more resilient, decentralized Oil & Gas strategies and a rethinking of global energy security.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping mechanical engineering, but it is not replacing engineers. From AI copilots in CAD to generative design tools, technology is accelerating workflows while reinforcing the central role of human judgment, creativity, and decision-making. At CHORA, AI is integrated as a support tool to enhance engineering capabilities, not substitute them.

CHORA visited IPACK-IMA 2025, the international trade fair focused on industrial processing and packaging technologies. Two days of technical exchange and on-site observation covering automation, end-of-line systems, digital traceability, and innovation in food and manufacturing industries.