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Intertek opens its first EMC lab in India Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced the launch of its first Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing laboratory in India. The new facility is Intertek’s fifth Electrical lab in India, and its second in Bengaluru’s Electronic City. Located in the Peenya industrial area, the 11,000 square foot facility is equipped with a three-metre semi-anechoic chamber, which offers EMI /EMC...

Why Shop-Floor Safety Is the Backbone of Manufacturing Efficiency In the high-risk environment of industrial machining, safety is not just a requirement but the foundation of efficiency and performance. Suresh Tanwar, Head of Audit & Consultancy, British Safety Council, India highlights how a strong shop-floor safety culture protects workers while driving productivity and operational excellence. Working in the high-pressure area of industrial machining, safety measures are not just something to follow...

HERMES Startup AWARD 2026 goes to Swiss startup BTRY This year, the coveted HERMES Startup Award goes to a young Swiss company. The startup impressed the independent jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. -Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, with the ultra-thin, fully flexible solid-state batteries they have developed. The award was presented by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, during the official opening of HANNOVER...

Shyam Metalics Expands Colour-Coated Sheets CRM Facility in Jamuria, West Bengal Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, one of India’s leading integrated metal producers, announced the successful commissioning of Phase II of its Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) facility for colour coated sheets at its Jamuria plant in West Bengal. The facility, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary, Shyam Sel and Power Limited (SSPL), has commenced commercial production effective 16th April. Phase II...

ABB enhances AI capabilities of flagship industrial device digital solutions ABB is making industrial device maintenance smarter and simpler with the latest iteration of its digital technology My Measurement Assistant+. The update provides technicians and engineers with real-time GenAI multilingual support, expands Condition Monitoring and Dynamic QR Codes functionalities, as well as adds predictive maintenance capabilities. My Measurement Assistant+ is designed to help swiftly resolve the majority of common technical...

How to Make Workplace Safety Training More Effective In this article, Kamarajan M, Senior Head – Education at the British Safety Council, India, explores how safety training must go beyond compliance. He highlights the need to align training with real workplace challenges, organisational culture, and competency needs to drive meaningful and lasting improvements in safety. Workplace safety in India remains a pressing challenge, despite stricter regulations and growing awareness in recent...

HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Industrial AI as competitive game-changer The focus at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will be squarely directed toward the tangible benefits of artificial intelligence for companies in the manufacturing sector. More than 3,000 exhibitors will be demonstrating how the targeted deployment of industrial AI, robotics, automation, and digitalization translates directly into measurable competitive advantages. And new, innovative information and networking formats will offer guidance on how companies can integrate...

BEML bags USD 36.38 Mn Export Order from Middle East Region In a significant boost to its global expansion strategy, BEML Limited, a leading PSU company under the Ministry of Defence, GoI, has secured an export order valued at USD 36.38 million from the Middle East region. Reinforcing its growing role as a global defence engineering partner, the order entails the supply of heavy earthmoving equipment. Traditionally deployed in large-scale mining...

Electrification Central to India’s Energy Security, ELECRAMA Chairman Electrification is emerging as the central pillar of India’s energy security strategy, particularly in an increasingly volatile global environment, said Hartek Singh, CMD, Hartek Power as he assumes leadership as Chairman for ELECRAMA 2027. At a time when geopolitical tensions, including those in West Asia, continue to expose the fragility of global energy supply chains, Mr. Singh emphasised that India’s response must be...

ELECRAMA 2027 to Take Place Feb 20–24 in Greater Noida The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has announced the 17th edition of ELECRAMA, widely regarded as the world’s largest electrical show. The event is scheduled to be held from February 20 to 24, 2027, at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi. This edition will revolve around the theme “Harnessing the Power of ‘I’,” highlighting India’s expanding global...

The New Manufacturing Playbook: Why Execution, Speed and Specialisation Will Define the Next Decade Manufacturing is shifting from stability to speed and precision amid rising volatility. As Ms. Shruti Aggarwal, Whole-time Director at DEE Development Engineers, notes, success now hinges on fast, focused execution across sectors like energy and industrial infrastructure. Manufacturing is often seen as a sector that rewards stability. For years, we have built systems that value predictability, layered...

NOCIL Limited expands Dahej facility, invests ₹250 Cr NOCIL Limited, a leading manufacturer of rubber chemicals, announced the commissioning of its state-of-the-art Pilnox TDQ/-TMQ manufacturing facility at Dahej, Gujarat, as part of its previously announced ₹250 crore investment programme to strengthen its rubber chemicals portfolio. The expansion is expected to enhance NOCIL’s overall capacity, building on its existing base and reinforcing its ability to meet growing domestic and global demand. The...

BKT Tyres launches ‘Jurrat’ TVC during Men’s T20 League 2026 Link to the Television Commercial: https://youtu.be/OdM8vQ7WboI Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres has launched a new campaign, ‘Jurrat’, marking a strategic push into India’s rapidly evolving two-wheeler segment. Featuring the brand ambassador Ranveer Singh, the high-energy TVC debuted on 3...

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Toyota Motor aims to join Volvo and Daimler Truck in fuel cell JV cellcentric Volvo Group (Volvo), Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. The three companies intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third joint venture partner to cellcentric. The combination of the parties’ complementary...