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HERMES AWARD 2024 goes to Schunk This year saw the German company Schunk honored with the HERMES AWARD at the ceremonial opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 21 in recognition of an innovative AI-based project. A high-caliber jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, selected Schunk's 2D Grasping Kit project for HERMES AWARD 2024 – recognized as the most important international industry prize, and acknowledges a product...

Gobbler to keep holy city of Ayodhya litter-free Cosmic Healers Private Limited (CHPL), the makers of the Gobbler – the litter buster, announced that the company has delivered four Gobblers to the Ayodhya Municipality to serve in assisting in keeping the holy city of Ayodhya litter-free. The vehicles were handed over to the officials on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Gobbler is an indigenously manufactured battery-operated litter picker specifically designed...

Atlas Copco launches new series of Portable Nitrogen Membrane Generators Atlas Copco has announced the launch of a new range of portable nitrogen generators, aiming to redefine nitrogen generation solutions in India. The series comprises four models: NM 500-25, NM 1000-25, NM 2000-25, and NM 3000-25, each designed to cater to different nitrogen production scales, from small to large-scale projects across various industries, including oil & gas, mining, and maritime. Prasanna Kulkarni,...

Clear signals for a new start | HANNOVER MESSE 2024 Machines controlled by the use of artificial intelligence. Robots capable of independent learning. Systems for the recycling of electric batteries. Software which can measure the C02 emissions of entire factories. Systems for the efficient production of hydrogen. And a secure data space for European industry: The innovative strength of the companies appearing at HANNOVER MESSE is greater than ever, and...

ICTMA Annual Conference to be held on Apr 19 in Bengaluru The Indian Cutting Tool Manufacturer's Association (ICTMA) convenes its Annual Conference on April 19th in Bengaluru. Themed "Where Cutting-Edge Meets Tradition," the event is a pivotal gathering for industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of the cutting tool industry. Ravi Prem, President of ICTMA informs that the association is committed to foster a collaborative environment...

NueGo launches “India’s first” long-haul electric AC sleeper bus service Intercity Bus inside Sleeper NueGo, the electric intercity bus brand from GreenCell Mobility, announced the launch of intercity electric bus service on its major routes across India such as Bengaluru - Chennai, Bengaluru - Coimbatore, Vijaywada - Vizag, Delhi – Jaipur,  and Delhi - Amritsar. NueGo plans to expand its operations by launching new routes and build charging infrastructure to ensure...

BPCL to construct 34-km ATF pipeline from Piyala to Noida International Airport Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Noida International Airport (NIA) signed an agreement to lay a dedicated aviation turbine fuel (ATF) pipeline from BPCL’s Piyala Terminal to the tank farm at Noida International Airport to meet the airport's ATF demand while reducing carbon emissions. The dedicated ATF pipeline spans over 34 kilometres, extending 1.2 kilometres within the airport premises....

ABB India launches two energy efficient motor ranges for sustainable industrial growth ABB India announced the launch of its latest IEC Low Voltage IE4 cast iron motors in 71-132 frame sizes and IE3 Aluminum Motors in 71-90 frame sizes. Launched on global platform and manufactured in India, these motors are tailored for a range of industries including water & wastewater, packaging, food & beverage, metals, cement & mining, plastics & rubber,...

Global South leads circular transition agenda for the planet at WCEF 2024 The roundtable, "From Aspiration to Actions: Accelerating Circular Transition Worldwide" held on April 15th, at The Square in Brussels, at WCEF2024, saw a full house endorsing the Global South’s leading role in accelerating the global transition towards circularity and the setting up of the Global Center on Circular Economy in India. Entities from the Global South, led by the...

CloudNC launches new Cutting Parameters AI for CNC machining CloudNC, the manufacturing technology company, today announces the release of Cutting Parameters AI, a new solution that automatically generates appropriate physics-based feeds and speeds for virtually any CNC machining scenario, in moments. Defining new feeds and speeds for CNC machining operations is an arduous and time-consuming task, involving considerable manual experimentation. As a result, many CAM programmers are forced to rely on...

Essar Power appoints Ankur Kumar as CEO of its Renewables Business Essar Power announced the appointment of Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its Renewables Business Division. Ankur, who was previously serving as the CEO of ACME Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd, has over 24 years of extensive experience in renewable energy and public infrastructure sectors. He led the strategic expansion of the ACME into green hydrogen and ammonia businesses,...

FEMWORX jury nominates four women for Engineer Woman Award Every year at HANNOVER MESSE, Deutsche Messe presents the Engineer Woman Award to female experts who have made a special contribution to scientific and technical disciplines. For the first time, an independent jury consisting of members of the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board, has nominated four women for the Engineer Woman Award. The winner will be announced on April 25 at the...

Adani Green becomes India’s 1st company to surpass 10,000 MW renewable energy capacity Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday announced that it has surpassed 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio, delivering reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid. AGEL’s operational portfolio consists of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity. “The milestone is a testament to AGEL and its development partners firmly moving...

Bengaluru’s Bommasandra Metro Station to be named after Delta India To commemorate its 20th anniversary in India, Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd (Delta India) announced a partnership with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the naming rights of the Bommasandra Metro Station on the yellow line of RV Road to Bommasandra Line (Reach-5) as part of Phase-II of the...

Finolex Cables launches halogen free industrial cables Finolex Cables announced the launch of FinoGreen Eco-Safe Single Core Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Industrial cables. These eco-conscious wires, crafted from recyclable raw materials, emit minimal smoke and contain zero halogens, aligning perfectly with Finolex Cables' unwavering commitment to sustainability, the company claims. Manufactured with specially formulated Thermoplastic insulation HFI-TP 70, the FinoGreen wires boast low smoke and zero halogen emissions, further enhancing...