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Pune Machine Tool Expo and FACTEQ 2024 to power manufacturing advancements in India The third edition of Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) and the first edition of the Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ), organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) was inaugurated on 25 May. Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director, Cooper Corporation Private Limited, and Amol Nagar, Executive Director - Global Supply Chain GE Aerospace, Cincinnati OH, were...

ELGi upgrades its EG Series oil-lubricated screw air compressors Elgi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, has announced an upgrade to the EG Series range with the introduction of the EG PM (Permanent Magnet) oil-lubricated screw air compressors available from 11- 45 kW. According to Elgi, “The state-of-the-art EG PM is poised to deliver up to 15% improved efficiency gains, aside from an incremental FAD or free air...

Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels provide one way to decarbonize transport. Hydrogen trucks will be especially suitable over longer distances and in regions where...

GCCA India re-elects Chair and Co-chair for 2024-26 Parth Jindal of JSW Cement will continue to Chair GCCA India and Deepak Khetrapal of Orient Cement will be the Co-Chair The Global Cement & Concrete Association (GCCA) India has announced the re-election of Parth Jindal, who is Managing Director of JSW Cement, as its Chair, and Deepak Khetrapal, Managing Director of Orient Cement, as Co-Chair. Both have been unanimously re-elected for the...

GM Modular unveils 2 new range of ceiling fans GM Modular has recently rolled out a new range of two ceiling fans, namely GM AIR MTE 1200 mm and GM G-Breeze Deco MTE 1200 mm. According to the company, “GM Modular aims to help consumers stay cool and comfortable during the summer with its pioneering ceiling fan lineup. These two ceiling fan models are available in various color options, such as...

How affordable automation can transform SMEs By embracing automation, SMEs can navigate the competitive landscape with agility and resilience, positioning themselves for sustained growth and success in the digital age, writes Manish Walia, Head of Automation for South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, & Nepal), Delta Electronics. SMEs are the lifeblood of any economy. They generate employment, drive innovation, and foster competition. However, SMEs often face challenges in competing with larger...

WIDMA Introduces Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center New MacHX800 HMC designed for large part machining and Industry 4.0 environments WIDMA Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, announced the launch of MacHX800—a standard horizontal machining center (HMC) designed for large part machining across industries including commercial vehicles, construction and farm equipment, aerospace and general engineering. “Designed with advanced next-gen features including Industry 4.0 compatibility, this...

Micro-Precision Products is now WIKA Process Solutions India Following an acquisition by Germany-based WIKA Group in 2014, the name of Micro Precision Product Pvt. Ltd. has been changed to WIKA Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. The new name is effective April 22. With the strategic move, the company aims to play a leading role in advancing the Indian measurement instrumentation market. WIKA Group is a globally recognized name for reliability...

Honeywell Automation India appoints Atul Pai as Managing Director Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) announced the appointment of Atul Pai as its Managing Director, effective May 16. He succeeds Ashish Gaikwad who is taking on a broader responsibility as India Leader for Industrial Automation, one of Honeywell International Inc’s strategic business groups. “Atul brings more than two decades of Honeywell experience in various regional and global roles across Honeywell and its...

Siemens Limited announces CAPEX of over Rs. 1,000 crore Siemens Limited today announced the expansion of two of its 32 factories in India. This is in addition to the capacity expansions of the Power Transformer factory in Kalwa and Vacuum Interrupter factory in Goa announced by the Company in November last year. With this, total Capex investment is expected to exceed Rs 1,000 crore. Expansion of Smart Infrastructure Operations, Goa Siemens Limited’s Smart...

Siemens board approves demerger of Energy Business into a separate listed entity The Board of Directors of Siemens Limited approved the proposal to demerge its Energy Business into a separate legal entity – Siemens Energy India Limited (currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Limited). The new entity will subsequently be listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said in a regulatory filing. As...

GrindingHub opens today in Stuttgart GrindingHub 2024 was officially opened today. The international trade fair for grinding technology is being held in Stuttgart for the second time. "This is the second GrindingHub, and the event has already established itself as the undisputed meeting place for the grinding technology community," says a delighted Dr. Markus Heering, Executive Director of the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), the organizer of the event....

AJAX Engineering exports “Made in India” Slip-form Paver to global markets AJAX Engineering, a leading Indian manufacturer of concreting equipment, announced export of its Slip-form Paver to global markets, spanning across Russia and Africa. It claims to be the country’s first manufacturer to export Slip-form Pavers, a specialised heavy concrete equipment utilised primarily in large scale infrastructure projects for the efficient and precise laying of concrete. “AJAX Engineering has indigenously...

Renishaw inaugurates state-of-the-art technology centre in Chennai Renishaw announces the opening of its new office and demonstration centre at Unipunch Crown, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai. The grand opening, witnessed by hundreds including machine tool builders, customers, channel partners, and the Renishaw India team, marks a significant expansion of Renishaw's service and support capabilities across India. The inauguration ceremony of Renishaw India's new office and demonstration centre commenced with a welcome address...

"Grinder of the Year" to be announced at GrindingHub Sanding technology is precision work. Fabian Grossmann grabs the magnifying glass and examines the surface of the milling cutter that has just been ground. The 27-year-old is one of the finalists who will be competing for the title of "Grinder of the Year" live at the GrindingHub trade fair on May 15 and 16. He recently met with his opponents to...