{"id":9699,"date":"2026-05-19T12:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mikrosam.com\/?p=9699"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:33:47","slug":"prof-samakoski-monograph-500-most-deserving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikrosam.com\/ja\/prof-samakoski-monograph-500-most-deserving\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. Dr. Sc. Blagoja Samakoski Featured in the Monograph \u201c500 Most Deserving for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and the New Economy\u201c"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mikrosam is proud to share that Prof. Dr. Sc. Blagoja Samakoski, Founder and President of Mikrosam, has been featured in the monograph \u201c500 NAJZASLU\u017dNIJIH za razvoj odr\u017eivog poduzetni\u0161tva i nove ekonomije, 2014\u20132024\u201d<\/a><\/strong> (\u201c500 Most Deserving for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and the New Economy,<\/strong> 2014-2024″).<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The monograph is part of the regional projects STVARATELJI ZA STOLJE\u0106A (\u201cCreators for the Centuries\u201d)<\/a>, <\/strong>created to recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to sustainable entrepreneurship and the development of the new economy in Central and Southeast Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Samakoski was awarded the prestigious \u201cSTVARATELJI ZA STOLJE\u0106A\u201d (\u201cCreators for the Centuries\u201d) – Grand Award with Golden Ribbon and Lifetime Achievement Recognition in Entrepreneurship in 2020. <\/strong>The recognition highlights his long-standing contribution to innovation, technological development, and the advancement of the composites industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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From a Small Family Company to a Global Technology Leader<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The interview titled \u201cPer Aspera ad Astra\u201d<\/strong> presents Mikrosam\u2019s journey from a small family company founded in 1990 to a global leader in robotic and CNC machines for the composites industry. What began with only five employees has grown into a company with around 190 employees, continuous investment in knowledge, and a strong focus on future-oriented projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Mikrosam is recognized as one of the rare companies in the world that has installed more than 370 production lines in over 45 countries<\/strong>, including Germany, the USA, Japan, China, India, Israel, and Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interview also highlights important milestones in Mikrosam\u2019s development, including the production of its first filament winding machine in 1996, the promotion of the first Macedonian robot integrated into a machine for the aerospace composites industry in 1999, and the opening of the Institute for Advanced Composites and Robotics in 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dedicated to Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A central theme of the interview is Mikrosam\u2019s continuous commitment to innovation. Over the years, the company has developed advanced solutions for filament winding, automated fiber placement, prepreg production, thermoplastic consolidation, and robotic systems for high-performance composite structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlighted achievements is Mikrosam\u2019s work with NASA and General Atomics on the first multi-robot cell for tool-less thermoplastic composite layup for space applications, as well as advanced automated lines for LPG and CNG tanks. The article also emphasizes Mikrosam\u2019s role in hydrogen storage technologies and its support for next-generation hydrogen tank production.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A Recognition for the Entire Mikrosam Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Samakoski\u2019s inclusion in the monograph is not only a recognition of his personal vision and entrepreneurial journey, but also a recognition of the dedication, creativity, and expertise of the entire Mikrosam team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than three decades, Mikrosam has remained committed to solving complex engineering challenges, developing advanced technologies, and representing North Macedonia on the global stage as a true ambassador of innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The full interview is available in the attached PDF.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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