My name is Roberto Napione (56) , I’m working in SKF since 1992 . I’m mechanical engineer ; I studied Mechanical Engineering in Politecnico of Turin
an important Engineering University .
My career has been initially in manufacturing Operations: Quality manager , Manufacturing manager , Unit manager, Factory Director (800 people)
Then I move to Manufacturing Development : Manufacturing Development for Business Unit, Group Divisions, SKF Group global,
Responsibility in technology step up , managing investments and EHS
From 2016 till 2020 I build the Machine Centre of Excellence ; teams in Sweden, Italy, France , India and China.
Task to develop machines and IP’s based on key strategic knowledge and connected to I4.0 and smart manufacturing. We produce proof of concept in new technology and we install the machines and the knowledge.
In 2020 I got the responsibility of Manufacturing Knowledge Management for EU/ASIA/AMERCAS with the task to preserve the strategical knowledge in Covid and post covid situation and prepare for the new future needs.
Involved in several external communication experiences , summit, video, books.