Manufacturing

AiMeD seeks monitoring of MRP of imported medical devices Monitoring of maximum retail price (MRP) of imported medical devices into India has been demanded by medical device manufacturers to provide truly affordable rates to the Indian consumers. In its Pre-budget memorandum to the Finance Ministry, Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has highlighted that reduction of import duty on devices is an effort of the government that going in...

Jupiter International to invest Rs. 6,500 Cr in capacity expansion Jupiter International, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and provider of solar power solutions, announced plans to invest Rs. 6,500 crore over the next three years to expand its capacity across wafer production, solar cell manufacturing, and module assembly. Commenting on this, Alok Garodia, Managing Director, Jupiter International said, “At Jupiter, we are not just building capacity; we are redefining...

Application Park at HANNOVER MESSE to present robotics applications With new and exciting robotics applications, the Application Park will be one of the highlights of HANNOVER MESSE this year too. There, intelligent robot systems, autonomous driving devices in operation, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms will be on display. Modern robots are increasingly taking on high-precision tasks that require maximum accuracy. Thanks to the use...

IMTMA, AceMicromatic join hands for productivity excellence in manufacturing Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) and AceMicromatic Group have entered into a strategic partnership for productivity excellence in manufacturing. IMTMA and AceMicromatic Group have partnered to host National Productivity Summit since 2015. Continuing its partnership with IMTMA, AceMicromatic Group will sponsor the National Productivity Summit for a term of five years from 2025 onwards. The signing ceremony held today at AceMicromatic Group...

Waaree Energies starts trial production at 5.4 GW solar cell facility in Gujarat Waaree Energies, a leading solar PV module manufacturer, has announced the commencement of trial production at its cutting-edge 5.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat. This milestone marks a significant step toward the company's vision of fostering backward integration within the solar energy ecosystem. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to produce high-efficiency solar cells, catering to...

SANY India expands Pune facility; boosts production capacity SANY India, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art factory at its sprawling 90-acre manufacturing facility in Pune. This expansion is a significant stride in enhancing production capacity and localized manufacturing in India. Further reinforcing SANY`s commitment to the Indian market and developing India as a global sourcing hub. Designed with advanced, process-driven manufacturing methodologies, the new facility is a...

Beckhoff launches AX1000 economy servo drive for low to mid-range power requirements The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimized servo drive that is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system. Despite its extremely compact design, it offers features that are similar to those of the larger drives of the AX series. The AX1000 economy servo drive offers an economical solution without compromising on the highest technological standards. It is available...

Restoring the competitive edge with innovations  | EMO 2025 EMO, one of the world's leading trade fairs, showcases innovative technologies in new fields of application The mood in the manufacturing sector could be better. A weak global industrial economy, geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts as well as structural challenges are increasingly weighing on European industrial goods manufacturers. It's no wonder that Germany, as the third largest mechanical engineering nation in the...

iMerit Launches Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore iMerit, a software-delivered AI data solutions leader, has inaugurated its Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore. This marks iMerit’s 12th location globally and reinforces its commitment to supporting India's rapidly growing automotive AI industry, which is projected to surpass $1 billion in the next five years. The new center was inaugurated by Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital...

ABB India and PwC India Establish Strategic Alliance to Drive Digital Transformation ABB India, a global leader in automation and digital technologies, and PwC India, a prominent consulting firm, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at driving digital transformation and sustainability across key sectors. The collaboration focuses on delivering innovative solutions in digital operations, cybersecurity, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. This partnership brings together ABB’s advanced digital solutions and...

Delta Electronics Hosts 11th Industrial Automation Channel Partner Meet Delta Electronics India successfully organized its 11th Industrial Automation Channel Partner Meet from December 4 to December 7, 2024. The event aimed to strengthen partnerships and showcase Delta’s latest innovations in industrial automation. At the event, Delta Electronics presented its strategic vision for product diversification and market expansion, highlighting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the event, Mr. Benjamin Lin, President...

ABB launches Genix Copilot with Microsoft Building on its long-standing collaboration with Microsoft, ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Genix Copilot, a generative AI solution that helps energy, utilities, and other industries improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by contextualizing vast amounts of data and providing actionable insights intuitively. Genix Copilot utilizes large language models, such as GPT-4, customized for industrial use cases. Unlike traditional natural language processing that works primarily with text,...

Renishaw Announces the Passing of Co-founder Sir David McMurtry Renishaw has announced the passing of its co-founder and Non-Executive Director, Sir David McMurtry. Sir David co-founded Renishaw 1973 with John Deer, a fellow Rolls-Royce engineer, to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe he invented in 1972. This innovation addressed measurement challenges in manufacturing Olympus engines for the Concorde aircraft. Before Renishaw, Sir David worked at Rolls-Royce for 17 years, where he became...

VDMA Hosts 2nd West India Members Meet in Mumbai The 2nd edition of the VDMA West India Members Meet, organized by VDMA India, was held in Mumbai today, bringing together key stakeholders from the Indo-German business community. The event revolved around the theme "Indo-German Business Forum: Strengthening Collaborative Approach in Manufacturing," highlighting the deepening partnership between the two nations in the manufacturing sector. In his opening address, Rajesh Nath, Managing Director...

Hannover Messe 2025: An Unmissable Show for Indian Exhibitors & Visitors Hannover, Germany, is set to host the world’s premier trade fair for industry, Hannover Messe 2025, from 31 March to 4 April 2025. A beacon of industrial innovation, this event promises to redefine the contours of industrial transformation, offering unmatched opportunities for exhibitors and visitors worldwide, including a significant presence from India. With an impressive lineup of 5,000 exhibitors, Hannover...