Manufacturing

Medical Devices Industry Lauds Govt's Rs 500-Cr Boost Scheme The medical devices sector has expressed strong support for the government’s Rs 500 crore scheme aimed at advancing the industry, forecasting it will boost growth, reduce import dependency, and strengthen India’s role as a leading global exporter of medical devices. Unveiled by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda, the scheme is a comprehensive 5-in-1 initiative focused on crucial...

Legero India Appoints Ajay Saraf as CEO to Lead Expansion Legero India, a homegrown lighting solutions provider, has appointed Ajay Saraf as its new CEO. Saraf, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in the lighting industry and B2B space, will spearhead Legero’s growth and expansion in both Indian and international markets. Legero Lighting is recognized for its eco-friendly and energy-saving commercial lighting solutions, tailored to sectors spanning corporate, retail, and hospitality....

Machine Tool Demand in Germany Slows Down, Reports VDW The German machine tools market is experiencing a slowdown as demand has stalled, according to the latest report from the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW). The industry, which has traditionally been a cornerstone of Germany's manufacturing sector, is facing numerous challenges. The VDW report highlights a decline in both domestic and international orders, posing potential concerns for growth and stability...

Compressed air & vacuum technology will be back at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 In 2025, the compressed air and vacuum technology sector will once again be at HANNOVER MESSE. From 31 March to 4 April, exhibitors at the “Compressed Air & Vacuum Technology” area in Hall 12 will present their latest products and solutions for industrial applications to an international audience. As a cross-sectional technology, compressed air and vacuum technology is...

Schmersal India appoints Ramji Singh as Managing Director The Schmersal Group has appointed Ramji Singh as the new Managing Director of its subsidiary Schmersal India. “The takeover of the management comes into force with immediate effect. Mr. Ramji succeeds Sagar Bhosale, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons after a long and successful tenure,” the company said in a statement. Ramji Singh has decades of experience as a...

Construction Equipment Industry registers 3% growth in H1 FY25 The Indian Construction Equipment (CE) industry witnessed a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales during the first six months of the current fiscal year FY25 (April – September 2024), as compared to the same period in FY24 (April – September 2023). The industry experienced a modest 1% year-on-year growth in sales during the second quarter of FY25, touching a total of 30,686...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 presents digital ecosystems The Digital Ecosystems exhibition area at HANNOVER MESSE offers visitors first-hand insights into the future of digitally networked industry. Over 600 companies will present sample applications and use cases, from intelligent machine networking to the digitalization of supply chains, right through to innovative business models based on big data or AI. New features for exhibitors and visitors at HANNOVER MESSE are the Digital Transformation...

50 years of EMO – a success story Continuous development into the world's leading trade fair for production technology On August 1, 2024, the mailing of registration documents all around the world for EMO Hannover 2025 marked the start of a very special event. The world's leading trade fair for production technology, which takes place from September 22 to 26, is celebrating an important anniversary. "For half a century, EMO has...

Delta Electronics India hosts Automation Solution Day in Gurgaon Delta, a leading power and energy management company, hosts Automation Solution Day, in its Gurgaon facility. Commenting on the occasion, Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director, Delta Electronics India, said, "India's manufacturing sector is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2026, boosted especially by the electronics, automotive, and textile industries and by government initiatives like Make in India and PLI schemes. Automation Solution Day...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025 to showcase solutions for industrial energy supply HANNOVER MESSE 2025 will shape the future of industrial energy supply. The lead theme "Energizing a Sustainable Industry" brings together numerous manufacturers and solution providers from the fields of hydrogen and fuel cells, Energy 4.0 and power engineering. HANNOVER MESSE 2025 drives the development of industrial energy supply: from 31 March to 4 April, exhibitors in the exhibition area “Energy for...

Freudenberg opens manufacturing plant in Punjab, invests €42 Mn Germany-based global technology conglomerate, Freudenberg Group, has officially inaugurated two advanced manufacturing facilities in Morinda, covering a total built-up area of 40,700 sq.m. Freudenberg-NOK India Pvt. Ltd. (FNI) and Vibracoustic India operate these state-of-the-art plants. The strategic move consolidates the company’s operations from its existing plants in Basma and Mohali, aimed at enhancing production efficiency and supporting Freudenberg's long-term growth plans in India. Freudenberg’s...

Eaton expands its electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry Eaton inaugurated its newly expanded electrical manufacturing facility in Puducherry. The new 120,000 square feet facility includes a state-of-the-art 100,000 square feet shop floor dedicated to Power Distribution product lines, along with 20,000 square feet for utilities and supporting infrastructure. The facility was inaugurated by Craig Arnold, Eaton Chairman and CEO. The expanded facility extends Eaton’s manufacturing footprint in Puducherry to over 260,000...

HANNOVER MESSE presents AI conference with high-caliber program AI will revolutionize industrial processes. Most companies agree on this, yet a large number are still reluctant to actually adopt AI technologies. This is where the AI conference presented by HANNOVER MESSE on 22 January in Frankfurt comes in. The event shows how companies can put AI technologies successfully to use and significantly boost their competitiveness in doing so. The "AI in Industry"...

IIT Bombay partners with ABB India to set up electrical machines & drives lab The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has partnered with ABB India to establish a cutting-edge teaching laboratory for electrical machines and drives at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering on its campus. This partnership aims to provide undergraduate and post-graduate students with hands-on experience using modern industrial equipment and prepare undergraduate and post-graduate...

Sahajanand Medical’s Supraflex Cruz gets TGA Australia approval SMT (Sahajanand Medical Technologies) announces that its flagship drug-eluting stent (DES), Supraflex Cruz, has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia. The TGA is a part of the Australian Government Department of Health, and it’s a regulatory authority for therapeutic goods in Australia. The Supraflex Cruz DES is designed to treat patients suffering from coronary artery disease by delivering a combination...