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Mechanical Engineering Cluster
The Portuguese Mechanical Engineering sector is characterised by its products' diversity, quality and versatility.
Mechanical Engineering Cluster
The Mechanical Engineering Sector in Portugal is characterized by the diversity and quality of its products, as well as their versatility, factors that contribute to the sector's competitiveness in the international market. Having evolved remarkably over the years, this industry is recognized for its quality and innovation, playing a key role in the growth of the Portuguese economy.
This industry comprises several production sub-sectors, resulting in a wide variety of products, including intermediate and finished goods. These products serve industrial activities within the sector and outside it, as well as a diverse range of goods designed for the consumer goods and capital goods market. Companies within this cluster exhibit the capability to manufacture precision parts as well as complete equipment.
The Cluster in numbers
The industry has skills in designing and developing solutions based on engineering capacity to respond to customers' needs and requirements for an optimised and customised product.
In addition to product customisation, companies can provide industrialisation solutions and produce small series with added value.
Main export markets: Spain (24,06%), Germany (16,6%), France (13,08%), the UK (6,00%), Italy (4,07%) and the USA (2,07%).
Continuous investment in research and development (R&D) has been a key driver of success for the Mechanical Engineering Cluster in Portugal. Companies in this sector are at the forefront of technology, pioneering innovative and sustainable solutions to address the challenges of the global market. The technological services offered by the industry play a vital role across various sectors, ensuring efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.
Portugal has earned recognition as a benchmark country in this sector due to its ability to provide personalized solutions tailored to clients' needs. In recent decades, companies have invested in modernising production processes, incorporating advanced technology and investing in new materials and innovative solutions.
Portugal has earned recognition as a benchmark country in this sector due to its ability to provide personalized solutions tailored to clients' needs. In recent decades, companies have invested in modernising production processes, incorporating advanced technology and investing in new materials and innovative solutions.
