Manufacturing

Danfoss acquires Eaton’s hydraulics business Danfoss has officially completed its US$3.3 billion (approximately €3 billion) acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business following confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. “The move will see the Danfoss Group grow in size by a third and establish itself as a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics,” the company said. Mobile hydraulics has been one of Danfoss’ core and most successful businesses for...

Why adopting factory automation is essential Factory automation is the incorporation of automation from end-to-end manufacturing processes. In manufacturing environments, automation often leverages technologies such as pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and robotic arms to create a more complex system. In a virtual interaction by mojo4industry, experts from the automation sector share their take on the role and the importance of factory automation. Chandrashekar Bharathi, Founder and MD, AceMicromatic MIT, a part...

DAO EV Tech launches DAO ZOR integrated fleet partner program DAO EV Tech, a ‘Make in India’ dedicated smart electric mobility manufacturing start-up based out of Hyderabad, has launched DAO ZOR integrated fleet partner program to transform Last Mile Delivery business to Electric Vehicles (EVs). DAO ZOR 405 is a first-of-its-kind specially designed EV for the delivery business in India. DAO EV Tech is bringing best practices not just in...

Electrical safety tips Being aware of the fact that electricity is a dynamic power source, we must always exercise some precautions when working with electricity. According to the statistics, every year, millions of electrical fires, injuries and accidents of electrocutions happen due to negligence and unsafe practices when using electricity and electrical equipment. We can definitely avoid such mishappenings by following certain ground rules regarding the safe handling of electricity....

Dimitrov Krishnan takes over as President of Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturer’s Association The Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA), the apex association of CE industry, elected Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India as their President for the period 2021-23 during its Annual General Meeting held virtually on July 19. Speaking about this prestigious role, Dimitrov said, "For me, this is an opportunity to give back to the industry which...

Volvo Trucks India delivers 1,000th truck to Mahalaxmi Group In a landmark moment, Volvo Trucks India has delivered the 1,000th truck to one of its long-term customers, Mahalaxmi Group, today. The Volvo FMX 460 8x4 truck was received by Abji Bhai Dholu, Chairman of Mahalaxmi Group, along with the founder directors of the company Mohan Bhai, Shivji Bhai and Hira Bhai in Ahmedabad. Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles...

Bridgestone India joins Sindhu, Mary Kom and Mane in wishing Indian Olympic Contingent Bridgestone India’s brand ambassadors and members of the Indian Olympic contingent Mary Kom, PV Sindhu and Udayan Mane wished their co-team members the very best in the forthcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. All these sporting icons have worked hard towards the aim of achieving a podium finish at the forthcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Mary Kom and...

Manufacturing Safety: The Necessity of Time Manufacturing safety is important to prevent or reduce the risk of irreparable workplace injury. In addition, accidents at a manufacturing facility can cause damage to machinery and the environment. This will have a significant negative impact on workplace productivity. In this regard, mojo4industry recently organized a discussion wherein experts came together and debated on the steps to be taken to ensure safety in manufacturing...

Toshiba bags Japan Construction International Award government Toshiba Water Solutions Pvt Ltd (hereinafter TWS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (hereinafter TISS), today announced Japan Construction International Award conferred upon Salori Sewage Treatment Plant in Uttar Pradesh by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan. The Design, Build, Operate & Maintain and Transfer of the project and related facilities were undertaken...

Anti-microbial Switches: Innovative way to combat viral transmissions Safety against viruses and microbial germs has taken a central stage as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Innovations in terms of reducing transmission risks are at all timely high. mojo4industry interacts with experts from Panasonic Life Solutions India and Schneider Electric India who have come up with a range of self-disinfecting anti-viral and antimicrobial switches, paving a way to battle virus...

Wavin secures Dura-Line fabricating office in Hyderabad Wavin, a lines and fittings arrangement supplier for the structure and framework industry, gained the Dura-Line producing office in Hyderabad. With this takeover, the organization will convey its most current arrangements and advances inside India and all through Asia-Pacific. Dura-Line, additionally a piece of Orbia, is a TL-9000 and ISO-9001 appraised producer of high-thickness polyethylene (HDPE) conductors serving the media communications, undertaking, and electrical...

Volvo Cars reports best ever first half year sales in 2021 Volvo Cars reported its strongest first half year sales in the first six months of 2021 as it sold 380,757 cars globally, an increase of 41.0 per cent compared with the same period last year. The overall sales increase was driven by strong demand in China, the US and Europe, all of which reported double-digit growth compared to the same...

Dholera- Potential manufacturing unit for ‘JioPhone Next’ At the Reliance 44th Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani announced the launch of their newest product, the ‘JioPhone Next’, which has the potential to form India 2G free. The project is together with Google and aims to form a reasonable smartphone that's built for India. The new manufacturing unit for the ‘JioPhone Next’ could be found in Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR). The Gujarat...

ABB India appoints Kiran Dutt as President of its Electrification business Kiran Dutt joined ABB in 2004 and has over 25 years’ experience. In his new role, Kiran will lead the ABB Electrification business for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. He will be responsible for growing market coverage and channel penetration and working closely with the broader Electrification Regional Global Markets organization of Asia Pacific & India. Kiran will take over...

India launches 6 Tech innovation platforms Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar last week inaugurated (through virtual mode) six Technology Innovation Platforms which will focus on development of technologies for the globally competitive manufacturing in India. Javadekar said that these platforms are the gift to the nation during the celebration of ‘Azadika Amrut Mahotsav-Celebration of 75 Years of Independence’ and will help in bringing all India’s...