Manufacturing

GeM, ELCINA join hands to promote domestic electronic product businesses The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) have successfully held the official signing ceremony of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in fostering a conducive environment for domestic electronic product businesses and opening opportunities in government-associated projects and departmental purchases. This partnership between GeM and ELCINA aims to creating an enabling environment...

ABB India launches innovative UPS solution for data centers ABB India’s Electrification business launched MegaFlex DPA (Decentralized Parallel Architecture) UPS solutions for the Indian market. The first of its kind sustainable UPS which is part of ABB EcoSolutions portfolio and complies with the ABB circularity framework. It has been designed for high density computing environment with highest efficiency rating and lowest footprint. With the enterprise demand driving more SaaS (Software as...

EMO Hannover 2023 Preview: 31 exhibitors shared sneak peek to 70 journalists from 30 countries EMO Hannover 2023, the world's leading trade fair for production technology organized by VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), will be held in Frankfurt, Germany from 18 to 23 September. More than 1,750 manufacturers of production technology from 42 countries will be presenting smart technologies from the entire value chain. However, around 31 exhibitors could...

Vitesco Technologies unveils its  48V Demo Scooter Vitesco Technologies, a renowned global supplier of advanced powertrain technologies and solutions for e-mobility, is set to showcase its groundbreaking electrification solutions for the 2-wheeler market. In an unprecedented move, the company will publicly demonstrate a prototype of its 48-volt system for electric light motorcycles and scooters in India, featuring an output range of 3 to 7 kW (equivalent to 150 cc for...

Schmersal India celebrates 10 years of manufacturing in India Schmersal India recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 10 years of manufacturing in the country. The event was held at Schmersal's Ranjangaon facility in Pune. The event was graced by esteemed personalities including Michael Ambros, Managing Director of K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG; Sagar Bhosale, Managing Director of Schmersal India; and Henning Carl, International Production Director of...

Turning factories into smart factories with AI Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on everybody’s lips since the triumphant launch of the ChatGPT chatbot. AI is also making great strides in industrial production technology. Machine learning can increase the efficiency of manufacturing. But just how does it work? Find out how at EMO Hannover 2023, from 18 to 23 September. Under the banner of "Innovate Manufacturing", the world's leading trade fair...

ANCA Presents World Premieres, Perfect Matches, and Winners at EMO 2023 CNC grinding machines manufacturer ANCA will showcase their latest products, and industry-specific grinding and automation solutions at EMO (Stand F52, Hall 6). Excitingly, the winner of the renowned Tool of the Year competition will be announced live Wednesday 20 September at 4.30pm (GMT) – and all are welcome to join the celebrations and witness for themselves the ultimate range...

Best Safety Practices in Manufacturing Ensuring safety in the manufacturing sector is important. It serves several vital purposes such as safeguarding workers, adhering to legal requirements, minimizing expenses, enhancing efficiency, and strengthening a company's reputation. Prioritizing safety creates a better working environment for employees and contributes positively to a company's financial performance. WATCH this exclusive episode on “Best Safety Practices in Manufacturing” with expert opinion from Muthu Sekkar, COO, Hailstone Innovations...

ABB to provide electrification & automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s Hazira plant ABB India has been appointed to provide electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The contract comes through John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the project. AM/NS India – a joint venture between two of the world’s leading steel...

Machine tool industry grabs attention at VDW symposium in Vietnam The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main, staged its third symposium in Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh City from 12 to 14 June. Ten German manufacturers showcased innovations in manufacturing technology - machine tools from Germany. "The Vietnamese market has been enjoying very strong growth recently, and we are now the fifth-largest supplier here. And so it is...

ABB helps Ruchira Papers increase uptime by 13% ABB India announced that its Motion OneCare solutions have helped Ruchira Papers in increasing their uptime by almost 13%. In the two years, since its service agreement with Ruchira Papers for its Motion OneCare solutions went into effect, uptime has already risen to 94.8%, an increase of almost 13%, ABB claims. Ruchira Papers manufactures printing, writing, and kraft paper from agricultural waste materials...

EV adoption in India | What Went Wrong Despite the Indian government's ambitious plan to have 80 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030, the current numbers paint a less encouraging picture. As of December 2022, India had only 1.8 million registered electric vehicles. Even the NITI Aayog projects that by 2030, the figure may only reach 50 million. Abhijeet Sinha, National Program Director, Ease of Doing Business |...

Indian construction equipment industry to reach $25 bn by 2030 | Dimitrov Krishnan | ICEMA | Volvo Today the construction equipment industry in India is roughly about US$ 7 billion in the top line. The industry has surpassed Japan in 2018 to become the third largest market in the world. Sharing the industry’s vision, Dimitrov Krishnan, President, Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA) and Managing Director, Volvo CE India says, “We...

Cummins India gets certification for CPCB IV+ emissions standard compliance Cummins India, one of the leading technology providers of power solutions, announced that it had received various CPCB IV+ compliance certifications from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). “The certifications awarded by ARAI reaffirms the readiness of Cummins India Limited to provide its customers with various CPCB IV+ emission norms compliant gensets, effective July 1, 2023, when the new regulations...

ABB Robots helping Amazon reforestation project A pilot project between ABB Robotics and US non-profit organization Junglekeepers is demonstrating the role Cloud technology can play in making reforestation faster, more efficient and scalable. ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in their mission to protect 55,000 acres of Amazon rainforest and reverse deforestation. In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing...