Manufacturing

Renishaw Announces the Passing of Co-founder Sir David McMurtry Renishaw has announced the passing of its co-founder and Non-Executive Director, Sir David McMurtry. Sir David co-founded Renishaw 1973 with John Deer, a fellow Rolls-Royce engineer, to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe he invented in 1972. This innovation addressed measurement challenges in manufacturing Olympus engines for the Concorde aircraft. Before Renishaw, Sir David worked at Rolls-Royce for 17 years, where he became...

VDMA Hosts 2nd West India Members Meet in Mumbai The 2nd edition of the VDMA West India Members Meet, organized by VDMA India, was held in Mumbai today, bringing together key stakeholders from the Indo-German business community. The event revolved around the theme "Indo-German Business Forum: Strengthening Collaborative Approach in Manufacturing," highlighting the deepening partnership between the two nations in the manufacturing sector. In his opening address, Rajesh Nath, Managing Director...

Hannover Messe 2025: An Unmissable Show for Indian Exhibitors & Visitors Hannover, Germany, is set to host the world’s premier trade fair for industry, Hannover Messe 2025, from 31 March to 4 April 2025. A beacon of industrial innovation, this event promises to redefine the contours of industrial transformation, offering unmatched opportunities for exhibitors and visitors worldwide, including a significant presence from India. With an impressive lineup of 5,000 exhibitors, Hannover...

Delta partners with ThunderPlus to introduce fast chargers for low voltage market Delta Electronics India announced today the signing of an MOU with ThunderPlus, a two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider. Under the aforementioned agreement, Delta will provide advanced 4kW rectifier modules, made at its new large manufacturing site in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, to support ThunderPlus’ fast chargers for the low voltage market, specifically designed...

TrucksUp launches Vehicle Verification & Tracking features on its App Full truck load aggregator platform, TrucksUp has launched vehicle verification and tracking services on its app. These services will help businesses to verify the booked trucks on different parameters including registration, license, permit, PUC etc. The Verification feature ensures businesses receive their products in good condition without facing any delay for issues ranging from no permit, license, documents among others....

EKA Mobility appoints Sohel Merchant as Chief Innovation Officer EKA (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), a leading electric mobility & technology company, announced the appointment of Sohel Merchant as its Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). Mr. Merchant has worked in the automotive industry for more than 20 years in the areas of Vehicle Engineering and Program Management. He holds professional experience in some of the most revolutionary companies, including Canoo Inc., Tesla,...

Total Thermal Vision 2025: The future of process optimisation in die casting In 2025, Marposs will introduce the next generation of the Total Thermal Vision (TTV) system, a significant evolution in thermal control for die casting processes. The third generation of TTV will be able to detect the surface temperature of the mold with greater precision, thanks to the introduction of a new thermocamera developed in-house by Marposs and an...

EMO 2025 to serve as a hub for production technology startups EMO organizer VDW, in conjunction with VDMA Startup-Machine Services, is now once again sending out invitations to startups all over the world to come to EMO, the world's leading trade fair for production technology, in Hanover. From 22 to 26 September 2025, young companies will have an unrivalled opportunity to network with established suppliers from the industry and to...

Motul India, Zypp Electric partner to launch EV repair & maintenance training Motul India and Zypp Electric joined hands to conduct a unique training program on two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) repair and maintenance for mechanics. This initiative, which recently kicked off with a two-day training program for a select group of mechanics in Gurugram, will serve as the blueprint for training and certifying over 10,000 mechanics across India as EV-certified...

Schmalz India launches mGrip finger gripper for automated handling Schmalz, one of the market leaders in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems, announced the launch of mGrip, an advanced finger gripper designed to revolutionize automated handling. Tailored for industries like food processing and beyond, it features a hygienic design, easy integration, and flexible modularity, ensuring precision and adaptability for diverse applications. Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from...

VDMA Hosts Mechanical Engineering Summit in Pune The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India successfully conducted its annual Mechanical Engineering Summit on 18 October in Pune, attracting over 370 participants from 29 cities across India and Germany. Highlighting the robust relationship between India and Germany, Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India discussed the various successful events organized by VDMA India. These initiatives have significantly contributed to fostering collaboration and innovation within the...

Partner Country Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 Canada is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2025 under the theme “The future’s here”. At the world’s leading industry show, Canada will highlight its industrial strength in areas such as automation, energy, digital transformation, and green technology. More than 200 companies will showcase the nation’s talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions. Canada is Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2025, underscoring the strong economic...

Autodesk partners with IIT Bombay to foster skills development Autodesk and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to foster skills development in the next generation of engineers, designers, and innovators, preparing them for success in design and make industries. Signing the MoU, Steve Blum, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Autodesk said, “This MoU underscores Autodesk’s commitment to fostering innovation,...

KAOUN International, MODON announce WAM Saudi Expo 2025 KAOUN International, in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), announces the World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Summit & Expo Saudi 2025 (WAM Saudi). During the WAM Summit 2024 a co-operation agreement was signed on this. WAM Saudi, in partnership with GITEX Global, serves as a definitive platform to unite local stakeholders and international experts annually, encouraging...

Siemens Innovation Day 2024 Showcases Tech for India’s Digital Transformation Siemens Limited held its "Transform - Innovation Day 2024" in Mumbai today, showcasing cutting-edge technologies designed to accelerate digital transformation across the manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. The event highlighted advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial Metaverse solutions, which promise to drive significant improvements in productivity, energy efficiency, operational performance, quality, and flexibility for businesses. A central feature of the...