Manufacturing

Why Shop-Floor Safety Is the Backbone of Manufacturing Efficiency In the high-risk environment of industrial machining, safety is not just a requirement but the foundation of efficiency and performance. Suresh Tanwar, Head of Audit & Consultancy, British Safety Council, India highlights how a strong shop-floor safety culture protects workers while driving productivity and operational excellence. Working in the high-pressure area of industrial machining, safety measures are not just something to follow...

HERMES Startup AWARD 2026 goes to Swiss startup BTRY This year, the coveted HERMES Startup Award goes to a young Swiss company. The startup impressed the independent jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. -Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, with the ultra-thin, fully flexible solid-state batteries they have developed. The award was presented by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, during the official opening of HANNOVER...

Shyam Metalics Expands Colour-Coated Sheets CRM Facility in Jamuria, West Bengal Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, one of India’s leading integrated metal producers, announced the successful commissioning of Phase II of its Cold Rolling Mill (CRM) facility for colour coated sheets at its Jamuria plant in West Bengal. The facility, operated by its wholly owned subsidiary, Shyam Sel and Power Limited (SSPL), has commenced commercial production effective 16th April. Phase II...

ABB enhances AI capabilities of flagship industrial device digital solutions ABB is making industrial device maintenance smarter and simpler with the latest iteration of its digital technology My Measurement Assistant+. The update provides technicians and engineers with real-time GenAI multilingual support, expands Condition Monitoring and Dynamic QR Codes functionalities, as well as adds predictive maintenance capabilities. My Measurement Assistant+ is designed to help swiftly resolve the majority of common technical...

HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Industrial AI as competitive game-changer The focus at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will be squarely directed toward the tangible benefits of artificial intelligence for companies in the manufacturing sector. More than 3,000 exhibitors will be demonstrating how the targeted deployment of industrial AI, robotics, automation, and digitalization translates directly into measurable competitive advantages. And new, innovative information and networking formats will offer guidance on how companies can integrate...

BEML bags USD 36.38 Mn Export Order from Middle East Region In a significant boost to its global expansion strategy, BEML Limited, a leading PSU company under the Ministry of Defence, GoI, has secured an export order valued at USD 36.38 million from the Middle East region. Reinforcing its growing role as a global defence engineering partner, the order entails the supply of heavy earthmoving equipment. Traditionally deployed in large-scale mining...

ELECRAMA 2027 to Take Place Feb 20–24 in Greater Noida The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) has announced the 17th edition of ELECRAMA, widely regarded as the world’s largest electrical show. The event is scheduled to be held from February 20 to 24, 2027, at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi. This edition will revolve around the theme “Harnessing the Power of ‘I’,” highlighting India’s expanding global...

The New Manufacturing Playbook: Why Execution, Speed and Specialisation Will Define the Next Decade Manufacturing is shifting from stability to speed and precision amid rising volatility. As Ms. Shruti Aggarwal, Whole-time Director at DEE Development Engineers, notes, success now hinges on fast, focused execution across sectors like energy and industrial infrastructure. Manufacturing is often seen as a sector that rewards stability. For years, we have built systems that value predictability, layered...

NOCIL Limited expands Dahej facility, invests ₹250 Cr NOCIL Limited, a leading manufacturer of rubber chemicals, announced the commissioning of its state-of-the-art Pilnox TDQ/-TMQ manufacturing facility at Dahej, Gujarat, as part of its previously announced ₹250 crore investment programme to strengthen its rubber chemicals portfolio. The expansion is expected to enhance NOCIL’s overall capacity, building on its existing base and reinforcing its ability to meet growing domestic and global demand. The...

BKT Tyres launches ‘Jurrat’ TVC during Men’s T20 League 2026 Link to the Television Commercial: https://youtu.be/OdM8vQ7WboI Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres has launched a new campaign, ‘Jurrat’, marking a strategic push into India’s rapidly evolving two-wheeler segment. Featuring the brand ambassador Ranveer Singh, the high-energy TVC debuted on 3...

Toyota Motor aims to join Volvo and Daimler Truck in fuel cell JV cellcentric Volvo Group (Volvo), Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. The three companies intend to collaborate based on an equal shareholding with Toyota as the third joint venture partner to cellcentric. The combination of the parties’ complementary...

Qlar opens new Test Center in Bangalore Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) announced the opening of a new Test Center for reliable pneumatic conveying in Bangalore supporting customers in the metals, cement and energy sectors. As the first Test Center in Asia with a conveyor line of 680 metres, the facility is one of the most powerful of its kind and enables realistic testing for dense-phase applications. With the facility, Qlar...

BKT Tyres Scores Big with 8 IPL Team Partnerships Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre market with a recent entry into India’s consumer segment, today announced that its brand BKT Tyres will continue its long-term partnerships with teams in India’s premier men’s T20 cricket league for the upcoming season. The addition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru this year expands BKT’s association to eight out of ten...

Innovative grinding technology sets the pace in wafer processing The semiconductor market is booming. Microchips are not only essential for electric vehicles and charging stations. They also play an important role in solar and wind power plants and the entire spectrum of communications technology. With expected growth rates of over 30 per cent per year, this multi-billion-dollar market offers interesting prospects for grinding technology. At the GrindingHub trade fair, organized...

Phillips Machine Tools and 2OneLab Partner to Boost Additive Manufacturing in India Phillips Machine Tools India announced a strategic partnership with 2OneLab to advance additive manufacturing capabilities in India. Under this partnership, Phillips will begin manufacturing 2OneLab’s Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems at its Pune facility. This marks a critical step toward building a robust, self-reliant supply chain for advanced manufacturing technologies within India. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is fundamentally reshaping...