Manufacturing

ABB India Launches AI-Powered Startup Challenge in Smart Drives ABB India, in partnership with Microsoft and SynerLeap, launched ABB Startup Challenge India 2025, inviting India’s most promising deep tech startups to develop AI-powered solutions for advancing smart drive technology. The winner of the challenge will receive a $30,000 project prize, mentorship from ABB experts, and gain global exposure through ABB’s innovation platforms. The last date to submit applications is April...

The future of automobiles begins in production | EMO Hannover How can process data from automobile production be recorded and used to increase energy and resource efficiency in production? What influence does the component quality of gearing elements such as drive shafts and axle drives have on noise generation in electric cars? Which grinding tools can be used to machine new materials and steels that are difficult to machine? For 50...

OMRON, Cognizant Partner on IT-OT Integration in Manufacturing OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have signed a strategic partnership to integrate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing industry. The collaboration includes Cognizant being chosen as the engineering partner for OMRON’s Industrial Automation Business (IAB) products. OMRON, known for its advanced automation technology, and Cognizant, with expertise in IT-OT convergence, will offer a unique, one-stop solution for digital transformation. The...

Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary visits Schneider Electric’s Avinya Campus, Bengaluru Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, recently hosted Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, at its largest campus, Avinya, in Bengaluru. Schneider Electric, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill...

ZEISS Opens Advanced Quality Excellence Center in Ahmedabad ZEISS, a leading provider of measurement solutions, has inaugurated its first Quality Excellence Center (QEC) in Gujarat, making it the sixth QEC in India. This strategic expansion underscores ZEISS’s commitment to India’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector by providing cutting-edge quality assurance solutions and technical expertise closer to key industrial hubs. Gujarat, known for its strong industrial ecosystem, has emerged as a major center...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025: Tailwind for Industry Tech show, business exhibition and platform for economic policy dialog between partners: that was HANNOVER MESSE 2025. The world's most important industrial trade fair has been emanating positive signals this year: artificial intelligence (AI), automation, digitalization, and electrification are driving quantum leaps in industry efficiency. Partner Country Canada is also providing powerful impulses and actively expanding its transatlantic cooperation amid turbulent times. “HANNOVER MESSE 2025...

Sany India Piling Rigs Complete 2,523 Piles for Bengaluru Metro SANY India, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, has reaffirmed its technological excellence and reliability in large-scale infrastructure projects with a key contribution to Bengaluru Metro’s expansion. The company’s advanced piling rigs played a pivotal role in the efficient and timely completion of the piling phase for Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) Phase 2A – Package 2 project. Executed by Shankaranarayana...

ELECTROMECHANICAL SOLENOID INTERLOCK 2.0 It doesn’t always have to be electronics. When selecting solenoid interlocks, an electromechanical switching device can be either sufficient or even better, depending on the application profile. This is shown by the example of a compact and universally applicable series from Schmersal, which has been revised and is now available in a new model version. The task is clear: solenoid interlocks are designed keep  a  guard  door ...

Qlar opens new Pulverizer Test Center in Bengaluru Qlar (formerly Schenck Process), a global provider of sustainable products and integrated solutions for bulk material applications, has announced the launch of its advanced Test Center in Bengaluru. The new 3,500-square-foot facility is designed to drive innovation by integrating research, development, and large-scale testing. Qlar stated that the center will further enhance its position as a key provider of intelligent grinding technologies. The new...

Sunil Mathur Appointed Chairman of Siemens Energy India Siemens Energy India Limited, the newly independent entity formed following the demerger of Siemens Limited’s Energy business, has announced its new Board of Directors. At the Board meeting held on March 25, Sunil Mathur, the Managing Director and CEO of Siemens Limited and Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Siemens Energy India, was appointed as the Chairman of the newly formed Board. Guilherme Mendonca, former Head...

SANY Unveils India’s First Hybrid 100-Tonne Mining Dump Truck SANY, a global leader in construction, mining, logistics, and energy equipment, has introduced India’s first hybrid off-highway 100-tonne mining dump truck, manufactured locally at its Pune facility. Engineered to deliver exceptional power, efficiency, and operator safety, the SKT130S is equipped with a high-performance 925 kW rated power engine that generates an impressive 3200 Nm of torque, ensuring superior durability in challenging mining...

AiMED applauds Govt’s decision to make Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices functional The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMED) applauds the Government of India’s landmark decision to make the Export Promotion Council for Medical Devices (EPCMD) functional, with members being onboarded, a long-standing demand of the industry that has now become a reality. “AiMED expresses its deep gratitude to the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, and extends...

HERMES AWARD 2025 goes to Siemens This year's prestigious HERMES AWARD goes to Siemens in recognition of its AI-powered "industrial copilots"; these provide assistance covering the entire industrial value chain. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented during the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March, by Cem Özdemir,...

HANNOVER MESSE 2025: A week of confidence Economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, climate change –industry is facing huge challenges. However, the German and European economy holds strong trump cards: its products are among the most sought-after in the world. The task for the future is to produce them even more efficiently and competitively, and with more efficient use of resources. Artificial intelligence, automation and international partnerships have a key role to...

Inker Robotics to develop India’s first RoboPark Inker Robotics is advancing discussions with corporate leaders to shape India’s first RoboPark, an integrated hub dedicated to robotics awareness, education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As automation and AI continue to transform industries, the initiative aims to create a collaborative space where academia, businesses, and technology converge to drive advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. Built on four interconnected pillars - RoboLand, Teknowledge Academy,...