Manufacturing

ABB India, Deloitte partner to accelerate manufacturing digitalization in India ABB India and Deloitte India have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating end-to-end digital transformation for Indian manufacturing companies. As businesses face mounting pressure to balance productivity, sustainability and resilience amid the ongoing digital disruption, the alliance seeks to help them enhance operational efficiency, cut costs, improve asset reliability, meet sustainability targets and strengthen cyber resilience. With AI-driven automation,...

Delta Electronics India Reports Ongoing Growth at Its Bengaluru R&D Facility Delta Electronics India’s 61,000 sq. meter LEED Gold–certified R&D campus in Bengaluru is set for significant expansion. Currently home to more than 385 engineers, the facility aims to grow its workforce to 750 within the next three years, according to Chief Technology Officer Shashidhar Mathapati. The centre houses advanced high-voltage laboratories equipped with 33 kV test systems, domestically designed renewable...

Global Electronics Association Launches Double Materiality Toolkit Global Electronics Association announced the release of its Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) Toolkit, designed to help companies efficiently navigate the complex reporting requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Although the CSRD is an EU regulation, its requirements have global implications, as companies with operations, subsidiaries, or significant sales in Europe, and their worldwide supply chains, must meet its rigorous sustainability reporting...

DrivebuddyAI to Showcase India-Built Safety Tech at ADAS Show Pune DrivebuddyAI, India’s homegrown innovator in AI-powered driver and road safety technology, will showcase its advanced capabilities at the inaugural ADAS Test City at ARAI during the 3rd edition of The ADAS Show 2026 in Pune. Developed from extensive on-road experience across India and validated to global standards, DrivebuddyAI reflects India’s technological leap toward safety solutions that are locally intelligent and globally...

Sending a strong signal in difficult times Numerous market leaders at GrindingHub 2026 despite the tough economy The preparations for GrindingHub 2026 from May 05 to 08 are picking up speed: The recently published provisional list of exhibitors features 360 companies. “The participation of leading manufacturers from the grinding technology sector shows the industry's clear commitment to GrindingHub as a place for exchange, innovation and international networking,” says Dr. Markus Heering,...

Brazilian President Lula da Silva to open HANNOVER MESSE 2026 The official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will see Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, inaugurate the event together with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. As next year's Partner Country, Brazil presents an extremely compelling profile: it is Latin America's biggest economy, endowed with vast natural resources and a robust, diversified industrial landscape. This...

Greaves Cotton Q2 FY26: Revenue Up 18%, Margins Improve 160 bps Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company in India, has reported strong financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025, reporting healthy revenue growth, improved profitability, and sustained operational excellence across its businesses. During Q2 FY26, the company reported standalone revenue of ₹552 crore, with EBITDA of ₹78 crore and PBT of ₹75 crore. Standalone revenue grew 18%...

The ADAS SHOW Rescheduled to February 12, 2026, Amid Weather Challenges The much-anticipated ADAS SHOW has been rescheduled from December 12, 2025, to February 12, 2026, and will now take place at ADAS TEST CITY, located within ARAI’s Mobility Research Centre in Takwe, Pune. According to the event organizer Aayera, the postponement was necessary due to prolonged heavy rainfall in Pune and nearby regions, which has delayed the final construction and...

ZEISS India opens new Quality Excellence Center in Hyderabad ZEISS, a global leader in optical and measurement solutions, inaugurated its seventh Quality Excellence Center (QEC) in Hyderabad, reaffirming its commitment to driving innovation and precision in India’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. Spanning 4,500 sq. ft. with an additional 1,500 sq. ft. reserved for future expansion, the new QEC showcases the latest in precision measurement and quality assurance technologies. The...

Deutsche Messe invites entries for HERMES AWARD Deutsche Messe AG is once again inviting entries for the internationally renowned HERMES AWARD, to be presented at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. The HERMES AWARD figures among the most prestigious prizes honoring innovation in industry. The award ceremony will take place on April 19, 2026, during the official opening of HANNOVER MESSE. All companies and institutions participating in the event are eligible to submit...

HANNOVER MESSE: Where research and manufacturing meet Technology transfer is essential for manufacturing companies to remain competitive, because research enables new digital tools, innovative materials and scalable production processes. HANNOVER MESSE brings theory and practice together, promoting cooperation between industry, science and politics. HANNOVER MESSE runs from 20 to 24 April 2026. As the world's leading trade fair for manufacturing, it presents all key technologies for industrial transformation – from automation...

ABB India Expands Bengaluru Plant; Boosts Drive Production by 25% ABB India has expanded its local production footprint with the launch of a new line for variable speed drive (VSD) modules at its Peenya factory in Bengaluru. With this line, the local production capacity of drives has increased by about 25 percent, supporting the country’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ programs. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new line will...

3A Composites’ ALUCOBOND Launches Next-Gen ‘ALUCORE’ ALUCOBOND, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high–quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ’ for Indian architecture applications. Building on its legacy, the product has been further advanced with cutting-edge technology and is now available in two innovative...

 Minimizing Industrial Gas Safety Risks with Smart Technology India’s rapid industrialization has heightened gas safety risks across high-hazard sectors. In his article, Suresh Tanwar, Senior Head – Audit and Consultancy, British Safety Council, India, explores how smart connected technologies are revolutionizing gas safety through real-time monitoring, swift emergency response, and data-driven management, ensuring safer, more resilient industrial operations. India's industrialization has brought in some gargantuan issues with the safety of workers,...

Blue Energy Motors launches electric heavy-duty truck Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has announced the launch of its electric heavy-duty truck equipped with battery swapping technology. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the truck at BEM’s facility at Chakan, Pune. The CM also inaugurated India’s first electric corridor from Mumbai–Pune. This corridor is the first step in the plan to electrify all major national highway corridors over the next three years. It...