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Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 CNC with new functions and technology packages With two new functions and two additional technology packages, Beckhoff streamlines the specific application of TwinCAT 3 CNC (TF5200) for EDM and additive manufacturing. These latest features include online adaptation and extended interpolation, plus a technology package for additive processes and another for wire-erosion and die-sinking EDM machines. TwinCAT 3 CNC Online Adaption (TF5262) offers TcCOM interfaces for integrating customer-specific modules...

Delta opens its new HQ and Global R&D Centre in Bengaluru Delta, a global player in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announced the inauguration of its new LEED Gold-certified India headquarters (HQ) green building and its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru. Located in the Bommasandra Industrial Area, the 61,000-square-meter HQs green building has the capacity to house up to 3,000 management, R&D...

ABB India launches Smart Home Automation System ABB India has announced the launch of ABB-free@home in India, a Smart Home automation system with enhanced interoperability. This cutting-edge and comprehensive wireless home automation solution is designed to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency for the residential segment. It allows users to integrate and control additional elements such as white good appliances, third party devices as well as EV chargers, through a...

Lube Automatic Systems opens new corporate office near Mumbai Lube Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Lube Corporation, Japan, inaugurated its new corporate office at Vasai, near Mumbai. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Daijiro Horikoshi, Director, Lube Corporation, and Toshio Naka, Vice President, Lube Automatic Systems, India. The Indian subsidiary is headed by Roland Machado, President and Managing Director. Established in the year 2008, Lube Automatic...

FFG appoints Dr. Sebastian Schöning as new global CEO The Fair Friend Group (FFG) has initiated a comprehensive strategic realignment to address the current global challenges in the machine tool industry and to strengthen its competitive position. At the International Exhibition for Metalworking (AMB) 2024, the group will emphasize innovation, efficiency, and an enhanced global presence under the motto "Let's Start the Journey." As part of this transformation, FFG has appointed...

Wilo introduces innovative solutions to tackle fire pump challenges Wilo Mather and Platt Pumps Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in pump technology, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the growing various challenges within India’s fire safety infrastructure, ensuring that fire protection systems remain reliable, efficient, and adaptable to the country’s evolving urban landscape. One of the key challenges facing the fire safety sector is the shrinking space...

India's longest sea bridge used by over 50 lakh vehicles in last 7 months Over 50 lakh vehicles have utilized the Atal Setu, India’s longest bridge and the longest bridge over water, since it was opened for traffic over seven months ago, said the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). “From January 13 to August 25, a total of 50,04,350 vehicles, including BEST, NMMT, MSRTC's Shivneri buses, and various private and...

JCB launches T 65D Telescopic Boom Platform in India JCB today introduces its very first diesel Telescopic Boom Platform, T 65D, in Goa during the Aerial Platform Association of India’s (APAOI) conference. According to JCB, the machine offers higher standards of reliability, efficiency, comfort, and most importantly safety. The T 65D is manufactured at JCB’s state- of-the-art factory in Jaipur. JCB India’s CEO and Managing Director, Deepak Shetty said, “This world-class...

Mailam | Best Welding & Wear Protection Solutions Mailam Group has been a key player in the welding and wear protection industry since its inception in 1983 in Pondicherry, India. What started as a small welding product manufacturer has grown into a major provider of welding and wear protection solutions worldwide. Legacy of excellence From the outset, Mailam Group has been committed to pioneering technology that meets the ever-evolving demands of...

Tata Power Solar, ICICI join hands to finance solar panels purchase Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announces its strategic collaboration with ICICI Bank to provide loans to finance the purchase of solar panels/ units for residential and Corporate customers. This collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of sustainable energy solutions for a broader adoption of solar energy. Under...

Demand for machine tools continues to decline in Germany Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the second quarter of 2024 were 28 percent down on the same period last year, said The German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW). According to an official statement, “Orders from Germany fell by 13 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 33 percent. Orders received in the first half of 2024 were 26...

Panasonic Industrial Devices Division unveils factory automation solution for Indian OEMs The Industrial Devices Division (INDD) of Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company introduced a comprehensive suite of factory automation solutions comprising of a Network Function Integrated Type HL-G2 SERIES - Laser Sensor, Motion Controller GM1, and Minas A7 servo systems at the ongoing Automation Expo 2024, Mumbai. These components together form a robust automation solution...

ABB delivers automation solutions for 10 GW of renewables in India ABB has surpassed a 10-gigawatt (GW) milestone in delivering its automation solution for renewable energy plants in India. “Starting with a 100-MW project about seven years ago, ABB has strengthened its footprint in the renewable energy industry with this milestone, which is a result of over 300 renewable energy projects across India utilizing ABB’s IoT-based PLC solution,” the company...

Construction equipment sales in Q1 of FY25 grew 5% Y-o-Y; Declined 29% Q-o-Q The first quarter sales of construction equipment in FY 2024-25 grew 5% on a year-on-year basis, from 27,577 units in Q1 FY2023-24 to 28,902 units in Q1 FY 2024-25, said the quarterly results published by the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers' Association (ICEMA), the apex body for construction equipment (CE) manufacturers in India. The growth was a result of...

VOC Automotive launches Training Program with Job Placement Guarantee VOC Automotive, a provider of automotive services, announces the launch of its innovative training program, VOC Technical Academy (VTA). Designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to excel in the automotive sector, the program aims to train and employ 2,500 people with a minimum of a 10th-grade education. According to VOC, with over 600 participants already enrolled, this program is set...