Manufacturing

Low-emission brake disk: Best practice in data-driven production In order to significantly reduce particulate matter pollution in the Eurozone's transport sector, new car models are to be equipped with low-emission braking systems from next year. For the manufacturing industry, this represents a technological leap that could only be achieved thanks to innovative materials and processes, new types of tools and machines and digital networking in production. This may ultimately benefit...

Siemens Powers India’s Smart Future With nearly 160 years of heritage in India, Siemens Limited is redefining the country’s infrastructure transformation through its Smart Infrastructure division. In an exclusive conversation with Subhajit Roy, Robert H.K. Demann, Head – Smart Infrastructure, Siemens Limited, shed light on how the company is redefining innovation by shifting the focus from simply "Make in India" to also "Design in India" spanning a wider spectrum of...

Delta Aims to Double Workforce in India Delta Electronics India Managing Director Niranjan Nayak outlines ambitious growth strategy Taiwanese technology leader Delta Electronics has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations in India by nearly doubling its workforce over the next five years. The company aims to grow from its current 3,500 employees to approximately 6,500. “We are planning to double the overall Delta India human capital, which will enable us to...

Siemens:  ‘Automating Automation’ May Drive 50% Productivity Gains Siemens is taking industrial automation to the next level, unveiling new autonomous AI agents capable of executing full industrial workflows without human input. The company made the announcement at Automate 2025 in Detroit, highlighting a major evolution from traditional AI assistants to fully autonomous systems. "With our Industrial AI agents, we're moving beyond the question-answer paradigm to create systems that can independently execute...

GE Vernova to invest Rs 140 Cr to expand manufacturing footprint in India GE Vernova, one of the leading global energy manufacturing companies, today announced plans to invest approximately Rs. 140 crore (USD 16 million) in India to expand its electrification manufacturing and engineering footprint—specifically, advanced grid technologies that enable stable, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity. The investment will be made by GE Vernova T&D India Limited, the listed entity...

Tenneco appoints Arvind Chandra as CEO of India Operations Tenneco, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the appointment of Arvind Chandra as Chief Executive Officer of Tenneco India, encompassing the company’s Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealings) businesses in India. In this role, Chandra will oversee all operations under Tenneco India and lead the next phase of Tenneco’s strategic growth in one...

Ace Designers announces strategic investment partnership with Kotak Alts Ace Designers Limited (ADL) announces a strategic investment partnership by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited. This funding will support Ace Designer Limited’s plans for business expansion, capacity enhancement and strengthening its global presence. Ace Designers Founded in 1979 by three engineers from the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), as a design consulting company went on to establish AceMicromatic Group. With the amalgamation...

EMO Hannover 2025 to showcase production technology for modern factory From ice cream machines to wheel loaders: the spectrum of engineering products is as broad as the market itself. However, nearly all producers are facing the same major challenges: modernizing production, developing strategies to combat the shortage of skilled workers, implementing solutions for a more circular economy and improved resource efficiency. Under the banner of "Innovate Manufacturing", EMO Hannover 2025,...

ABB plans to spin off Robotics Division ABB on Thursday announced that it will launch a process to propose to its Annual General Meeting 2026 to decide on a 100 percent spin-off of its Robotics division. “The intention is for the business to start trading as a separately listed company during the second quarter of 2026,” the company said. Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, said: “The board believes listing ABB Robotics...

Havells invests Rs. 600 Cr in Goldi Solar Havells India Limited, a leading player in the fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) sector, has signed a binding term sheet to invest Rs. 600 crore in Goldi Solar Private Limited. According to a stock exchange filing on Monday (April 14), the primary investment will secure Havells a stake ranging between 8.9% and 9.24% in Goldi Solar. The final shareholding will depend on the total...

ABB India Launches AI-Powered Startup Challenge in Smart Drives ABB India, in partnership with Microsoft and SynerLeap, launched ABB Startup Challenge India 2025, inviting India’s most promising deep tech startups to develop AI-powered solutions for advancing smart drive technology. The winner of the challenge will receive a $30,000 project prize, mentorship from ABB experts, and gain global exposure through ABB’s innovation platforms. The last date to submit applications is April...

The future of automobiles begins in production | EMO Hannover How can process data from automobile production be recorded and used to increase energy and resource efficiency in production? What influence does the component quality of gearing elements such as drive shafts and axle drives have on noise generation in electric cars? Which grinding tools can be used to machine new materials and steels that are difficult to machine? For 50...

Jupiter International Secures Rs. 500 Cr Investment to Power Solar Expansion Jupiter International Limited, a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic solar cells and end-to-end solar energy solutions, has announced a significant Rs. 500 crore investment from the ValueQuest SCALE Fund and its affiliates. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company's manufacturing expansion plans. Currently operating a 1 GW solar cell production facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, Jupiter is set to scale...

OMRON, Cognizant Partner on IT-OT Integration in Manufacturing OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have signed a strategic partnership to integrate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing industry. The collaboration includes Cognizant being chosen as the engineering partner for OMRON’s Industrial Automation Business (IAB) products. OMRON, known for its advanced automation technology, and Cognizant, with expertise in IT-OT convergence, will offer a unique, one-stop solution for digital transformation. The...

Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary visits Schneider Electric’s Avinya Campus, Bengaluru Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, recently hosted Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, at its largest campus, Avinya, in Bengaluru. Schneider Electric, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill...