Manufacturing

ABB launches digital asset performance management platform for instrumentation ABB has launched ABB Ability SmartMaster, a comprehensive asset performance management platform for verification and condition monitoring of instrumentation and field devices in the water, wastewater, chemical, oil & gas, and other industries, in India. SmartMaster gathers, analyzes and verifies diagnostic data from instruments remotely, without interrupting current measurement tasks. The platform can be used with a range of ABB and third-party...

Deutsche Messe invites nominations for Engineer Woman Award Every year, Deutsche Messe honors an expert female professional from the STEM sector. This person is selected for having implemented innovative trends in the technical environment of a company through her commitment, ideas or work performance. Besides this, nominations are also invited for the Young Engineer Woman Award, which will be presented for the second time. “The award will go to a female...

ABB PARTNERS WITH TITAGARH FOR METRO PROJECTS IN INDIA ABB and Titagarh Rail Systems have formed a strategic partnership to supply propulsion systems for metro rolling stock projects in India. The partnership is already underway with orders for propulsion equipment and TCMS for metro coaches in Gujarat. Titagarh specializes in the design, manufacture, supply, commissioning, and servicing of various passenger rolling stock and metro coaches for Indian and international markets. ABB...

Siemens AG to acquire 18% stake in Siemens India for €2.1 Bn Siemens intends to enter into a share purchase agreement with Siemens Energy to acquire an 18% stake in Siemens Ltd. India from Siemens Energy for a purchase price of 2.1 billion euro in cash. This would increase Siemens’ stake in the publicly listed Siemens Ltd. India from 51% to 69%, while Siemens Energy’s stake would decrease from 24%...

Norway is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2024 Norway is Partner Country at HANNOVER MESSE 2024: Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry, Norway, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, made the official announcement at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Berlin. The designation of Norway as Partner Country spotlights an ambitious country dedicated to deliver and develop new solutions for...

FEMWORX – new career congress for women in industry HANNOVER MESSE 2024 sees Deutsche Messe staging the first edition of a two-day career congress for women on 25 and 26 April, carrying on the tradition of the successful WomenPower series but with a new name: FEMWORX stands for career advancement for women in industry. The FEMWORX career congress promises to become one of the most successful networking and discussion events for...

Research & Innovation Summit for the first time at HANNOVER MESSE The next Research and Innovation Summit will take place on 22 April 2024 within the framework of HANNOVER MESSE 2024. Representatives from business and science as well as from politics and civil society will discuss the topic of innovations in Europe: catalysts, competencies and cooperation, based on the example of AI. What is the best way for Germany and Europe...

FASTNEX India 2024: Pioneering Fastener Innovations and Fostering Industry Growth Get ready to embark on a journey into the heart of fastener excellence at FASTNEX, the forefront platform that converges innovation, expertise, and industry advancement in the fastener industry. As the premier event dedicated to the fastener, screw, nut, and bolt sectors, FASTNEX is poised to redefine the industry landscape. This inaugural event being held at BIEC, Bengaluru between 19...

Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards Return for Second Year, Now Open to Customers and Suppliers for Nominations Schneider Electric is now accepting applications for the second edition of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. Introduced in 2022, these awards acknowledge the efforts of Schneider’s partner ecosystem in promoting sustainability and electricity usage. This year, the eligibility has been extended to encompass customers, suppliers, and channel partners. The criteria have been...

HPCL and Chevron partner to launch Caltex lubricants in India Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Chevron Brands International LLC (Chevron), a renowned entity in the oil and gas industry and a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, have solidified a significant and long-term partnership. This strategic collaboration entails an extensive agreement that covers the licensing, production, distribution, and marketing of Chevron’s superior lubricant products under the esteemed Caltex® brand. This includes...

HANNOVER MESSE launches new AI conference for industry The new “AI in Industry” conference has been announced for 24 January 2024, taking place at the Maindock Eventlocation in Frankfurt. For numerous industrial firms, “AI” spells new business models, new technologies, new processes and new applications. At the AI conference on 24 January in Frankfurt, experts appearing in three different sessions will employ use cases to illustrate how AI will be...

ABB Survey Unveils INR 7 Million Per Hour Impact of Unplanned Downtime Results from ABB's recent survey, titled "Value of Reliability," have highlighted the significant impact of unplanned downtime on Indian industrial businesses. The survey, conducted by Sapio Research in July 2023, collected responses from 3,215 plant maintenance decision-makers across various sectors, including metals, oil and gas, chemicals, energy generation, food and beverage, plastics and rubber, water and wastewater, rail,...

IMTMA’s Machine Tool Connect Expo brings advanced manufacturing technologies to Kolhapur The first edition of Machine Tool Connect Expo Kolhapur (MTX Connect Kolhapur 2023), organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), on 8th and 9th October concluded successfully.  Over 1300 visitors had registered for this event and nearly 900 visitors attended the two-day B2B expo. Speaking about the success of the expo, Rajendra S. Rajamane, President, IMTMA said, “The...

New at HANNOVER MESSE: Industrial Services HANNOVER MESSE is responding to changing market requirements with the new Industrial Services exhibition area. German industry is facing ever new challenges in the face of rising energy prices, a shortage of young talent, and increasing bureaucratic hurdles. Companies are outsourcing services so that they can devote their full attention to their own core activities and issues. This is where the new Industrial Services...

Rajendra Rajamane, Mohini Kelkar to lead IMTMA for 2023-24 Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), the apex body of the Indian machine tool industry, has appointed Rajendra S. Rajamane, Managing Director, Rajamane Industries as the President of IMTMA for the year 2023-24. Also, Mohini Kelkar, Director - Business Development, Grind Master Machines has been elected as the Vice President for the said period. The announcements were made during the 77th Annual General...