Manufacturing

Beckhoff presents Automation Technology for Robotics With ATRO, Beckhoff is presenting a new concept for robotics applications. This is a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together extremely flexibly for any application. A highlight of the system is the internal media feed for data, power and fluids. This has been implemented in such a way that all axes are designed to rotate endlessly. With ATRO,...

Air Products appoints Sushila Mani as MD of Prodair Air Products India Air Products has announced appointment of Sushila Mani as Managing Director of Prodair Air Products India Pvt. Ltd. In this role, Ms. Mani will lead Air Products’ world-class Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) centers in Pune and Vadodara. Commenting on the appointment, Air Products’ chief operating officer Dr. Samir J. Serhan said, “I am very pleased that Sushila has...

SWITCH launches next generation electric bus platform for Indian market Switch Mobility, the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, launched its state-of-the-art electric bus platform ‘SWITCH EiV 12’ for the Indian market. This next-generation E-Bus, backed by over 10 years of EV expertise, will address the growing bus segment in India, the company said. It adds, “Available in two variants - EiV 12 low floor and EiV...

LANXESS India wins Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award Specialty chemicals company LANXESS India won the prestigious Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award 2021 for its commitment and outstanding performance in all areas of Human Resource Management. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture presented the awards to all the winners. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Executive Director & Head of PTSE and Sunil Antony, Vice President & Head of...

Escorts is now Escorts Kubota Escorts Limited announced that it has received requisite approvals for the name change of the Company from "Escorts Limited" to "Escorts Kubota Limited" with effect from June 9. "Escorts and Kubota Corporation, Japan had decided to strengthen their partnership aligned to their vision of global leadership in farm mechanization and spreading farming prosperity," an official statement said. It adds, "Kubota has increased its equity stake in Escorts...

IPACK-IMA brings innovation, sustainability & technology transfer to the fore The live return of IPACK-IMA, the first international exhibition for the processing and packaging sector in 2022, represented the synthesis of the best technological solutions in terms of research and innovation. Solutions that had remained in the plants for years and were finally unveiled at Fiera Milano to an international audience that responded very well in terms of quality and...

Air Products inks long-term Hydrogen, Nitrogen supply agreement for Indian Oil Air Products, a world leader in industrial gases and large-scale project development, execution and operation, today announced the signing of a long-term supply agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Air Products will build, own and operate (BOO) a new industrial gases complex supplying hydrogen, nitrogen and steam to IOCL’s Barauni Refinery in Bihar. The new industrial gas complex will...

Schneider Electric, ETAP announce new digital twin integration Schneider Electric and ETAP today announced the integration of EcoStruxure Power Operation with ETAP Operator Training Simulator (eOTS) and ETAP Power System Monitoring & Simulation (PSMS) enabling model-driven power system training and predictive analysis for operators and engineers. This unique integration allows all EcoStruxure Power Operation systems to connect with ETAP Electrical Digital Twin on a continuous real-time basis. With this connection, operators...

Hannover Messe: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Beckhoff For the traditional opening tour of the Hannover Messe on May 30, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also visited the Verl-based company Beckhoff Automation. He was accompanied by António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, this year's partner country of Hannover Messe. Managing Director Hans Beckhoff presented his company at the booth and illustrated the immense potential of PC-based control technology as a powerful...

Magenta aims to hire over 340 employees in 2022 Magenta, India’s homegrown integrated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and mobility solutions company, is all set to hire over 340 employees in 2022. The announcement comes amidst Magenta expanding its geographical presence with new offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi NCR. The company is looking for a variety of positions, including entry-level, mid-level, and experienced candidates. Magenta with its expansion and advancement plans...

L&T, Komatsu, Scania showcase biofuel compatible equipment at EXCON Larsen & Toubro, Komatsu India and Scania India put together an impressive display at Excon 2021 to showcase their technological strengths and service capabilities and reaffirm their strong commitment to sustainability. Four new environment-friendly, B20-biodiesel ready, hydraulic excavators - Komatsu PC205-10MO Hydraulic Excavator, Komatsu PC500LC-10R Hydraulic Excavator, Komatsu PC210LC-10M0 Super Long Front and Komatsu GD535-6 Motor Grader - were launched on the...

WAAREE Energies bags $ 2.37 bn orders Waaree Energies has bagged new orders worth USD 2.37 billion from India and International markets to supply high efficiency bifacial solar panels of 540Wp and 600Wp. These panels will be produced in Waaree's manufacturing facility using M10 and M12 cells. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman & Managing Director, Waaree Energies said, “These orders are consistent with Indian government's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and will bring in...

Shell ushers in a new age of fluid reliability and digital solutions at EXCON Shell showcased its complete range of digital and fluid reliability solutions at EXCON 2021. Shell was present across two stalls at the event, featuring its full range of construction and mining products, services, and digital solutions. Shell’s pavilions at EXCON were inaugurated by Deepak Shetty, CEO and MD, JCB India, and Senthil Kumar, MD, Propel Industries. The highlight...

Hitachi Energy opens transformer components factory in Gujarat Hitachi Energy India Ltd. today inaugurated its new transformer components factory in Vadodara, Gujarat. Located in its largest manufacturing location in India, this factory will produce dry bushings with the most reliable technology called ‘Resin Impregnated Paper’. This will be the first manufacturing facility in India producing Resin Impregnated Paper bushings up to 400kV voltage level. “This dry technology improves the thermal, electrical...

Siemens Healthineers crosses milestone of producing 500 units of Cios Fit mobile c-arm in India Siemens Healthineers achieved yet another milestone in its journey of transforming care delivery in India. The future-ready medical imaging manufacturing facility at Bengaluru produced 500 units of Cios Fit, a multidisciplinary mobile C-arm, conceptualized, designed, and manufactured in India and exported to over 47 countries across the globe. Cios Fit, is designed for the tough environment...