Manufacturing

IMTEX, Tooltech & Digital Manufacturing 2023 - A Showstopper for Manufacturing Snapshot: 991 Exhibitors; More than 96,000 Visitors; 23 Countries; 5 Country Pavilions The 20th edition of IMTEX, a showstopper for manufacturing industry concluded successfully. The show organised by IMTMA was held from 19th to 25th January at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. IMTEX 2023 focused on metal-cutting machine tools and manufacturing technologies.  The exhibition was held in an area of 77,000 square...

B&R introduces a new PLC family: X20 Embedded B&R introduces a new PLC family: X20 Embedded. The PLCs combine high performance and numerous integrated interfaces in a housing only 55 mm wide. That makes them only half the width of comparable devices. With their powerful Intel Atom processors, the new PLCs are also suitable for demanding applications with short cycle times. The compact devices can even control a full-fledged robotics application....

Siemens Mobility bags €3 bn project from Indian Railways Siemens Mobility has received an order for 1,200 locomotives of 9,000 horsepower (HP) from Indian Railways, marking the single largest locomotive order in the history of Siemens Mobility and single largest order in the history of Siemens India. The contract has a total value of approximately €3 billion, excluding taxes and price variation. Siemens Mobility will design, manufacture, commission and test the...

RSB Transmissions partners with Israel’s EVR Motors to electrify India’s LCV market RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, as part of diversification, has made entry into EV segment to tap wide market potential in LCV segment by partnering with EVR Motors, Israel, who are leading design innovators in EV segment and created benchmark to make EVs more effective and accessible with rich portfolio of global clientele. The agreement was signed in the...

Freudenberg showcases sustainable solutions at Auto Expo Components 2023 Germany-based global technology group Freudenberg companies participating in Auto Expo include Freudenberg Filtration Technologies (FFT), Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS), Corteco and Klüber Lubrication along with OKS and SurTec. Freudenberg booth is located at the German Pavilion, Booth No. 5.21 Hall No. 5. “India's automobile industry has developed over the past few years, offering a diverse selection of vehicles, including electric...

Atul Greentech announces its foray into electric vehicle space | Auto Expo 2023 Atul Greentech Private Limited (AGPL), a subsidiary of Atul Auto Limited, today announced its foray into the electric space with the unveiling of two electric three-wheelers, Atul Mobili and Atul Energie at the Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi. Atul Mobili is a passenger vehicle and Atul Energie is a cargo variant with distinct looks, robust build...

Honeywell wins SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award 2022 for its Solstice portfolio Honeywell received the “SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award 2022” for its Solstice portfolio of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) products. Honeywell's Solstice portfolio has been contributing significantly to sustainability across industries. The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership) Sustainable Innovation Award recognizes innovations that represent game-changing ideas that bring us to a more sustainable future. The applicants were judged on the...

Schneider Electric appoints Binu Philip as CHRO for Greater India Zone Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Binu Philip as the new Zone VP HR (CHRO) for Greater India. Prior to this appointment, Binu was the Vice Presider HR for the International Operations for the Secure Power Division of the company. Binu has been with Schneider Electric for over 7 years. He has...

BKT to launch 2 new EARTHMAX tires at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2023 Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), the Indian multinational company and global player in the off-highway tire market, will be participating in the bauma CONEXPO India 2023 and will be launching two tires under the sub-brand EARTHMAX. These ‘Made for India’ tires are designed for the Indian infrastructure, construction, and mining sectors. BKT will also be exhibiting some of its other...

Schneider Electric to double its manufacturing capacity; Invests Rs. 425 Cr in Bengaluru Schneider Electric plans to double its manufacturing capabilities with the development of a new smart factory in Bengaluru. With a planned investment of Rs. 425 crore, the new facility will consolidate 6 out of the 10 existing factories of the company in Bengaluru, under one roof. Expanding its presence to a 1 million sq. feet of industrial setup...

Schneider Electric signs MoU with Nettur Technical Training Foundation for Skill Development Schneider Electric announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), a Skilling Institution in India, to maximize the impact of training and skilling initiative among the youth of the country. Schneider Electric is actively working with various education providers and universities to create a knowledge-based quality workforce in the market by providing...

ReNew Power signs 150 MW agreement with Microsoft ReNew Power announced that it has signed a renewable energy agreement of 150 MW with Microsoft India, in one of the largest such deals in the country. As part of the arrangement, ReNew will produce 150 MW of clean energy from a recently commissioned solar site near Bikaner. Speaking on the agreement, Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew Power said: “ReNew Power...

ZEISS Group reports 16% revenue growth ZEISS Group achieved significant growth across all segments despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. Revenue rose by 16% to 8.8 billion euros, surpassing over 8 billion euros for the first time (prior year: 7.5 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021/22 (end of reporting period: 30 September 2022). Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) also achieved a new peak, reaching 1.6 billion euros (prior year:...

Nuvoco adds ADVANCED Aluminium Body Trucks in its Logistics Fleet Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd, one of the leading cement players in India, has added advanced aluminium body trucks to its logistics fleet. These trucks are built with aluminium that is sourced from Hindalco Industries Limited, one of the leading aluminium manufacturers in India. This unique model enhances Nuvoco's logistics efficiencies and strengthens its sustainable supply chain. Aluminium-body Trucks are lighter with...

GODI India manufactures India's first ever 5.2 Ah 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells GODI India, the first Indian company to get BIS certification to sell lithium-ion cells made with home grown technology, has achieved another milestone by manufacturing India's first ever 5.2 Ah 21700 cylindrical lithium-ion cells with an energy density of 275 Wh/kg based on silicon anode technology. The electrode composition has been indigenously developed as per the market requirement....