Manufacturing

India Inc. Backs Ban on Import of Refurbished Medical Devices The import of pre-owned and refurbished medical devices into India will remain prohibited until a regulatory framework is established for such equipment, as clarified by senior officials of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) - India's national regulatory body for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This announcement reinforces India’s stance on ensuring strict compliance with medical device regulations. CDSCO regulates...

Robotics Award 2025 Nominees Announced – Here’s the List! A high-caliber jury of experts in robotics has announced the list of nominees for the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD 2025. The award honors companies that are driving pioneering developments in industry with their robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. This year, three companies have made it onto the shortlist. The winner will be announced on 19 February during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The jury...

Simple calculation of CO2 footprint of a machine tool Experts draft practical guidelines for more transparency in the supply chain What is the CO2 footprint of a machine tool? Anyone who wants to prepare a sustainability report for a manufacturing company or document progress in greenhouse gas emissions will probably pass this question on to the supply chain. The answer is not easy: After all, a machine tool consists of tens...

ABB marks 75 years of operations in India ABB India marks 75 years of operations, a journey underscored by technological innovation, sustainable solutions, and significant contributions to India’s industrial and social development. Since its inception in 1949, two years after Indian independence, ABB India has played a pivotal role in enabling electrification, automation, and digitalization across utilities, industries, infrastructure and transportation, aligning closely with the nation’s growth priorities. ABB’s predecessor...

HSG invests $10 mn to set up new factory in India HSG Laser, a leading name in the global metal shaping industry, has announced plans to invest $10 million in establishing a new factory in India. The move is part of the company’s strategy to expand its global production network. “This strategic initiative is not only aimed at better serving Indian customers but also at creating local job opportunities and...

Hannover Fairs International to Launch HYPE Hydrogen Trade Show in Italy Hannover Fairs International GmbH (HFI), a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe AG, is set to launch a new hydrogen trade show under the name HYPE, the Hydrogen Power Expo, in Rimini, Italy from March 5 to 7, in collaboration with Italian Exhibition Group (IEG). This complements the successfully established KEY Energy trade fair, within the sphere of which the following trade...

AiMeD seeks monitoring of MRP of imported medical devices Monitoring of maximum retail price (MRP) of imported medical devices into India has been demanded by medical device manufacturers to provide truly affordable rates to the Indian consumers. In its Pre-budget memorandum to the Finance Ministry, Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has highlighted that reduction of import duty on devices is an effort of the government that going in...

Jupiter International to invest Rs. 6,500 Cr in capacity expansion Jupiter International, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and provider of solar power solutions, announced plans to invest Rs. 6,500 crore over the next three years to expand its capacity across wafer production, solar cell manufacturing, and module assembly. Commenting on this, Alok Garodia, Managing Director, Jupiter International said, “At Jupiter, we are not just building capacity; we are redefining...

Application Park at HANNOVER MESSE to present robotics applications With new and exciting robotics applications, the Application Park will be one of the highlights of HANNOVER MESSE this year too. There, intelligent robot systems, autonomous driving devices in operation, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms will be on display. Modern robots are increasingly taking on high-precision tasks that require maximum accuracy. Thanks to the use...

IMTMA, AceMicromatic join hands for productivity excellence in manufacturing Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) and AceMicromatic Group have entered into a strategic partnership for productivity excellence in manufacturing. IMTMA and AceMicromatic Group have partnered to host National Productivity Summit since 2015. Continuing its partnership with IMTMA, AceMicromatic Group will sponsor the National Productivity Summit for a term of five years from 2025 onwards. The signing ceremony held today at AceMicromatic Group...

Waaree Energies starts trial production at 5.4 GW solar cell facility in Gujarat Waaree Energies, a leading solar PV module manufacturer, has announced the commencement of trial production at its cutting-edge 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. This milestone marks a significant step toward the company's vision of fostering backward integration within the solar energy ecosystem. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to produce high-efficiency solar cells, catering to...

SANY India expands Pune facility; boosts production capacity SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory at its sprawling 90-acre manufacturing facility in Pune. This expansion is a significant stride in enhancing production capacity and localized manufacturing in India. Further reinforcing SANY`s commitment to the Indian market and developing India as a global sourcing hub. Designed with advanced, process-driven manufacturing methodologies, the new facility is a...

Beckhoff launches AX1000 economy servo drive for low to mid-range power requirements The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimized servo drive that is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system. Despite its extremely compact design, it offers features that are similar to those of the larger drives of the AX series. The AX1000 economy servo drive offers an economical solution without compromising on the highest technological standards. It is available...

Restoring the competitive edge with innovations  | EMO 2025 EMO, one of the world's leading trade fairs, showcases innovative technologies in new fields of application The mood in the manufacturing sector could be better. A weak global industrial economy, geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts as well as structural challenges are increasingly weighing on European industrial goods manufacturers. It's no wonder that Germany, as the third largest mechanical engineering nation in the...

iMerit Launches Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore iMerit, a software-delivered AI data solutions leader, has inaugurated its Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore. This marks iMerit’s 12th location globally and reinforces its commitment to supporting India's rapidly growing automotive AI industry, which is projected to surpass $1 billion in the next five years. The new center was inaugurated by Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital...