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Minimising Noise Hazards at the Workplace This article authored by Suresh Tanwar, Head – Audit and Consultancy, British Safety Council India examines how prolonged exposure to high noise levels across offices, manufacturing units, and construction sites is contributing to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), stress, and reduced productivity. Workplace noise is more than just an annoyance. It has now become a serious concern across industries. Research indicates that prolonged exposure to high noise...

India–EU FTA Seen as Boost for MedTech Sector: AIMED The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being viewed by the domestic medical devices industry as a significant opportunity to strengthen global partnerships, enhance technology collaboration, and support India’s ambition of becoming a leading MedTech hub. Industry body Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED) said the agreement could unlock high-value cooperation between India and the EU, provided it ensures...

ABB bags major order from Titagarh Rail for Mumbai Metro ABB has secured a major order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. to supply advanced propulsion systems and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line), Thane to Kalyan via Bhiwandi, and Line 6 (Pink Line), from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli. The scope of supply covers 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6 and 22...

Jury nominates three innovative solutions for ROBOTICS AWARD 2026 A high-caliber panel of robotics experts has announced the nominees for the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD 2026. The award honors companies driving groundbreaking advances in industrial development with their innovative robot‑assisted solutions in the fields of automation and logistics. Three companies particularly impressed the jury and made it onto the shortlist. The winner will be announced on 25 February during the HANNOVER...

Medical Fair India 2026 to Drive the Future of Indian Healthcare with 350+ Global Exhibitors Messe Düsseldorf India is proud to host the 31st edition of Medical Fair India, the nation’s premier trade exhibition for hospitals, health centers and clinics. As the most influential platform for the medical and healthcare industry, this year’s edition brings together over 350 exhibitors from 14-plus countries, showcasing groundbreaking innovations across 15,000 square meters of...

ABB India launches 'ArTu Formula' LV Switchgear for Smarter, Safer Power Distribution and Control ABB India launched its new 'ArTu Formula' Low Voltage Switchgear, a cutting-edge solution designed to deliver superior performance across diverse applications. ArTu Formula addresses the evolving power distribution needs of Industrial Sectors, Critical infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and innovation. ABB’s latest addition to its India Electrification portfolio, the ArTu formula...

Kennametal showcases end-to-end fastener solutions at FASTNEX 2026 Subbakrishna K.S., Sales Head – India, Infrastructure Business, Kennametal India, on platform innovation, aerospace-ready fastener solutions, and productivity-driven tooling At FASTNEX 2026, held alongside IMTEX Forming 2026, Kennametal reaffirmed its strong focus on India’s fastener and infrastructure ecosystem by showcasing its comprehensive, end-to-end tooling solutions. As a global leader in advanced tooling and material solutions, Kennametal continues to support fastener manufacturers across automotive,...

IMTEX FORMING 2026 Opens in Bengaluru, Showcasing Next-Gen Metal Forming & Digital Manufacturing Technologies Asia’s largest exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies, featuring 714 exhibitors from 24 countries across 4 exhibition halls spanning 48,000 square metres, was inaugurated by Dr. S. Rajkumar, President - Engine Component Division, Rane (Madras) Limited and Mr. Tarun Mehta, Co-founder & CEO, Ather Energy, at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru on 21 January...

Autonomous Workflows: The Next Era of AI-Powered Productivity Autonomous workflows or agentic AI systems work independently and complete complex workflows with minimal human intervention, explains Harikrishna Kundariya Introduction Autonomous workflows are a new practice in organizational business processes, where AI agents manage the complete business process. AI agents are small software programs that perform specific tasks independently, make decisions, and learn from the tasks without human intervention. AI agents are created with software...

ABB Rolls Out First Made-in-India Wind Power Converter from Nelamangala Facility ABB announced today the dispatch of its first wind power converter in India after the acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in December 2025. Manufactured and shipped from the state-of-the-art Nelamangala facility in Bengaluru, India, this milestone delivery to a wind turbine OEM reaffirms ABB's expanded commitment to the renewable energy and wind power sectors, both in India...

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 To Be Held From 19-22 March The Summit Will Bring Together Key Stakeholders to Engage for a Sustainable and Resilient Future for the Sector, says Power Minister Manohar Lal Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector, will be held from 19-22 March at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. A formal announcement to this effect was made today by Union Minister of Power and...

WAM Morocco Debuts in Casablanca, Spotlighting Advanced Manufacturing The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) makes its debut in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January, positioning itself as the region’s first Industry 4.0–focused platform dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation and supply-chain transformation. Designed to connect Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with the world’s leading technology and manufacturing players, the event accelerates investment, technology adoption...

Construction Equipment Industry Sees ~10% Decline in Domestic Sales According to the latest industry data reported by ICEMA (Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association ), domestic sales of construction equipment (CE) saw a degrowth of around 10% from 89,244 units in YTD FY (Year till date of Financial Year) 2024-25 to 81,566 units in YTD FY 2025-26 (Apr –Dec 2025), reflecting slower infrastructure activity, project execution challenges, unavailability of finance and...

Delta Electronics India to Supply 110 MW Power Conditioning Systems to Prostarm Info Systems Delta Electronics India, a leading provider of power management and smart green solutions, today announced an agreement to supply 100 units of its ‘Make-in-India’ 1.1 MW bi-directional Power Conditioning Systems (PCS)—a total of 110 MW—to Prostarm Info Systems Ltd’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across India, including certain undertakings by Bihar State Power Generation Company...

Polycab appoints Shashi Amin as Director and CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication In a key leadership development, the Board of Directors at Polycab India Limited has appointed Mr. Shashi Amin as Director (Non-Board Member) and CEO – B2B Channel & Corporate Communication, effective January 5, 2026, as per a regulatory filing with the stock exchange. The appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Bhushan Sawhney, who served as Executive President...