Manufacturing

Thyssenkrupp, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders sign MoU to jointly build submarine Thyssenkrupp AG’s marine arm and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the intended construction of conventional, air-independent-propulsion submarines. “With India being one of Germany’s strategic partners, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is keen to again demonstrate its expertise in the Indian market,” Thyssenkrupp said in a statement. Oliver Burkhard, CEO, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems said, “We look back on a...

Minus Zero Unveils India's First Autonomous Vehicle Minus Zero, an AI start-up based in Bengaluru, has unveiled the zPod autonomous driving concept, positioning it as India's first autonomous vehicle. The fully-electric prototype utilizes a camera-sensor suite and exhibits Level 5 autonomy capabilities, enabling operation without human intervention across diverse environmental and geographical conditions. Level 5 autonomy represents the highest level of autonomous driving, where a vehicle can navigate without human...

EMO Hannover paving the way for zero-defect manufacturing Many production companies are facing a dilemma. Often, the only way that they can survive is to adopt zero-defect manufacturing that offers greater cost-efficiency while using less energy. This can be achieved using intelligent clamping technology – which has now developed into a machine within a machine. It makes use of sensors to detect and correct anomalies and malfunctions. EMO Hannover is...

Volvo launches its first mid-sized electric excavator in Europe Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has launched its first mid-size electric excavator, the EC230 Electric, into the European market. The company says the excavator, which delivers sustainable operation with low noise and zero emissions, is available to select customers in Europe after being first introduced in China in 2021 and Norway in 2022. The 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator promises the same performance as...

umati linking the old and the new in “brownfield” Hackathon Machine tool community working on joint solutions aimed at connecting existing machines What is the best way to connect old machines to new systems? This was the very question that spurred umati, the connectivity initiative of the mechanical and plant engineering industry, to organize a hackathon in cooperation with the international United Grinding Group. A total of 30 digitalization experts from...

How companies can capitalize on their valuable data Discover how digital business models work – at the EMO Hannover Let's Talk Science lunch talk More and more companies are using detailed process data from digitalized production, or even artificial intelligence, to enhance their own internal production. If used effectively, such massed quantities of data represent a raw material that can be used to add significantly greater value. Data-driven business models are still...

Electric Vehicles in India: Opportunities & Challenges India is witnessing a rapid shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years due to increasing awareness of the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment, government initiatives to promote EV adoption, and the reduction in the cost of EV components. The Indian government has also set a target of having 30 percent of all vehicles electric by 2030. However, like any...

OMRON launches new Controller NX502 with advanced Information, Motion & Safety Control OMRON Automation, the leading Japanese MNC in industrial automation business segment, has released NX502 CPU Unit automation controller with many pathbreaking   information and safety control features as the latest addition to its NX series. The launch also accompanies the introduction of NX-EIP201 EtherNet/IP Unit. The NX502 CPU Unit and NX-EIP201 EtherNet/IP Unit, with its world's highest precision data collection...

Why adopting Factory Automation is essential India's factory automation adoption exhibits a promising upward trend; however, it is evident that numerous Indian factories continue to lag in automation, particularly when compared to developed nations. Several factors contribute to this disparity, including automation technology expenses. These factors include insufficient skilled personnel availability and restricted access to capital resources. mojo4industry, conducted a development debate and discussed why adopting Factory Automation is essential, where...

TopSolid acquires Weviz solution TOPSOLID VR, a subsidiary of TOPSOLID, has acquired all the assets (brands, software, customers, website, etc.) of MESHROOM VR, publisher of the Weviz solution up to now. Specialists in Virtual Reality, TOPSOLID VR is going to be offering TopSolid'Virtual, a new generation collaborative 3D visualization software solution based on Weviz. It features real-time project reviews, 1:1 design reviews, realistic interactive 3D presentations, simplified project validations and multi-user...

How to Improve Data Center Uptime | Siemens | Socomec | Eaton Data centers serve as the 21st century's factories, making it crucial to ensure uninterrupted access to the services and applications they host. Accessibility for users 24/7, without disruptions, is paramount in this regard. The Ponemon Institute's report reveals that data center downtime costs approximately $9,000 per minute. Additionally, Gartner estimates that Fortune 1000 companies can face downtime costs ranging...

Siemens to acquire Mass-Tech Controls’ EV division for Rs. 38 Cr To scale up Siemens’ range of e-mobility solutions in India, complementing its global portfolio In a step to address the fast-growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India, Siemens Limited, signed an agreement on Friday to acquire the EV division of Mumbai-based Mass-Tech Controls Private Limited. The division is engaged in design, engineering and manufacturing of a wide...

Electrical Fire Safety | APAR Industries | Testo | Pankaj Dharkar | BASEC Electrical fires are frequent in India, leading to significant property damage and deaths. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of India, in 2019, there were 3,454 fire incidents caused by electrical issues. These incidents resulted in 1,399 deaths and 2,319 injuries. To prevent electrical fires, it is crucial to prevent them. This includes following electrical safety...

THE FUTURE OF METROLOGY | World Metrology Day 2023 Every year May 20th is observed around the world as World Metrology Day. This special day is dedicated to honoring the science of measurement and recognising its immense impact on various aspects of our lives and industries. Metrology Day reminds us of the critical role accurate and reliable measurements play in ensuring quality, fairness, and innovation. This day also provides an...

Visit Shubhline Automation at IMTOS 23 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi | Hall 7A, Stall 20 -18 - 21 May Are you attending IMTOS 23 i.e. India Machine Tools Show 2023 to be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi between 18th and 21st May? IMTOS is one of the major events in the field of machine tools. Pune based Shubhline Automation, India’s first heavy duty double column Vertical Machining Center manufacturer,...