Italians were fine machinists through their history. Da Vince, etc - long line of mechanics and precision millwork.<p>A lot of aerospace companies making satellites, rockets, parts for ESA are in Northern Italy. Three of the ISS modules[1] were made near Turin.<p>Also, Ferraris and Lambos are made in Northern Italy (in relatively small towns, ex. Maranello is 17,000 people). High performance and precision engineering.<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Columbus_%28ISS_module%29" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Columbus_%28ISS_module%29</a>
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