Manufacturing

Volvo CE unveils new ‘Built for Bharat’ EC210 Hydraulic Excavator Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE India) unveiled the new EC210, a 'Built for Bharat’ 20-tonne class hydraulic excavator today. The introduction of this excavator reinforces company's strong commitment to the growing Indian CE market to provide innovative and technologically advanced solutions designed specifically to the needs of customers in the country. The EC210 excavator has a range of features to...

ET NOW Supply Chain Management and Logistics Summit to be held in Delhi on 28 Jun Over the past years, the supply chain has evolved rapidly with the help of AI, data analytics, and automation, to manage global uncertainties. Indispensable for global economies, they ensure the seamless flow of goods, with efficient management keeping the competitiveness of their stakeholders. Supply chains are all about transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution,...

Magenta Mobility Expands Partnership with Tata Motors In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Magenta Mobility, a leader in integrated electric mobility solutions, has expanded its partnership with Tata Motors by deploying over 100 units of the Tata Ace EV. This deployment includes more than 60 units of the Ace EV and over 40 units of the newly launched Ace EV 1000. This initiative is part of the Memorandum of Understanding...

Panasonic launches “industry's first” AI-powered MINAS A7 Servo System The Industrial Devices Division (INDD) of Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company introduced AI-equipped servo system MINAS A7 servo system, along with the MINAS CZ1 Global and MINAS A6SC series Servo Motors for Indian OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). This claims to be the industry's first commercialized AI-equipped servo system. Narayan Kumar, Divisional Director, Industrial Devices Division (INDD), PLSIND...

WIDMA presents MacHX800 at PMTX 2024 Join us as we dive into the highlights of the Pune Machine Tool Exhibition (PMTX) 2024, where WIDMA unveiled their groundbreaking MacHX800 Horizontal Machining Center (HMC). In this special report, our Editor Subhajit Roy talks with Rajashekar Venkat, Director - APAC, Machining Solutions Group, Kennametal India, and Swastika Mukherjee, Strategic Marketing, GM, Kennametal India, about their innovative contributions to the machining industry. WIDMA's MacHX800 HMC,...

Delta Electronics India displays cutting-edge industrial automation solutions at INTEC 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is all set to participate in INTEC 2024, to present a wide range of industrial automation products and solutions to support India’s industrial revolution with higher energy efficiency and productivity. These include the VP3000 variable-torque drive with power ranges from 0.75kW to 630kW, which...

Quaker Houghton for Metalworking Join us as we take you through Quaker Houghton's participation at the recently concluded Pune Machine Tool Exhibition 2024. In this report, discover how Quaker Houghton showcased its comprehensive metalworking solutions, including: - Metal Removal - Neat - Metal Removal - Soluble Oils - Die Casting - Forging - Heat Treatment - Industrial Cleaners - Rust Protection Featuring insights from Sachin Mahajan, Marketing Manager, and Om Bagry, Sr. Product Application Manager- Commercial, Quaker Houghton. Hear...

WIDMA unveils Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center & Blank Profile Grinding Machine at PMTX 2024 WIDMA Machining Solutions Group of Kennametal India Limited, a leading manufacturer of metal cutting CNC machines, showcased a range of cutting edge machining solutions at the Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) 2024—including a newly introduced next-gen horizontal machining center, MacHX800 and blank profile grinding solution, BPG 15. PMTX, being held on 25 – 28 May at the...

Pune Machine Tool Expo and FACTEQ 2024 to power manufacturing advancements in India The third edition of Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) and the first edition of the Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ), organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) was inaugurated on 25 May. Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director, Cooper Corporation Private Limited, and Amol Nagar, Executive Director - Global Supply Chain GE Aerospace, Cincinnati OH, were...

ELGi upgrades its EG Series oil-lubricated screw air compressors Elgi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, has announced an upgrade to the EG Series range with the introduction of the EG PM (Permanent Magnet) oil-lubricated screw air compressors available from 11- 45 kW. According to Elgi, “The state-of-the-art EG PM is poised to deliver up to 15% improved efficiency gains, aside from an incremental FAD or free air...

Vitesco Technologies Powers Honda CR-V Plug-in Fuel Cell EV with Advanced Drive System Vitesco Technologies, a top supplier of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, is supplying its EMR3 integrated axle drive to Honda for the new CR-V e:FCEV. This vehicle will be available in the U.S. and Japan later this year. This marks the first time Vitesco Technologies' drive system is used in a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle...

Volvo to launch hydrogen-powered trucks Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels provide one way to decarbonize transport. Hydrogen trucks will be especially suitable over longer distances and in regions where...

Klüber Lubrication announces investment of Rs 142 Crores to expand its plant in India Reiterates commitment to "Make in India" by increasing domestic production. Klüber Lubrication announces a significant expansion of its operations facility in Mysore, set to be fully operational at the latest by the beginning of 2027. Klüber India’s manufacturing plant in Mysore is spread over 17000 sq. m at present and produces world-class specialty lubricants. The company recently announced...

How affordable automation can transform SMEs By embracing automation, SMEs can navigate the competitive landscape with agility and resilience, positioning themselves for sustained growth and success in the digital age, writes Manish Walia, Head of Automation for South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, & Nepal), Delta Electronics. SMEs are the lifeblood of any economy. They generate employment, drive innovation, and foster competition. However, SMEs often face challenges in competing with larger...

Micro-Precision Products is now WIKA Process Solutions India Following an acquisition by Germany-based WIKA Group in 2014, the name of Micro Precision Product Pvt. Ltd. has been changed to WIKA Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. The new name is effective April 22. With the strategic move, the company aims to play a leading role in advancing the Indian measurement instrumentation market. WIKA Group is a globally recognized name for reliability...