News listAn important step to support green innovation, from electric heat pumps to renewable gases, confirming the commitment to maintain expertise and manufacturing in Italy.
Legnago (VR), September 24, 2025 – SIME takes an important step towards the future with the inauguration of the new Research and Development Laboratory at its headquarters in Legnago. This investment consolidates the company’s vision: developing increasingly sustainable technologies while maintaining expertise and manufacturing in Italy.
“This laboratory represents a fundamental milestone in our journey towards green innovation,” says Dr. Maria Cristina Menini, President of SIME. “We want to combine our Italian roots with technological advancement, offering concrete solutions for home comfort and the energy transition.”
A state-of-the-art center for green technologies
The new laboratory strengthens SIME’s capabilities in developing and certifying products based on renewable energies, such as fully electric heat pumps and green gases (hydrogen, biomethane), complying with the latest European regulations.
Key features include:
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Latest-generation climatic chambers to test heat pumps even in extreme conditions
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Updated workstations for testing hydrogen and renewable gases
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Test rooms for noise and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
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A digital data collection system to optimize development times
These facilities will allow SIME to accelerate new product development, improve performance, and ensure greater reliability, while also contributing to the ongoing training of service centers and professional customers.
