Manufacturing

EtherCAT Technology Group returns to SPS 2021 in Nuremberg After SPS in Nuremberg had to take a break last year due to the pandemic, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) is even more pleased to be back at the event in 2021 with its own booth.  SPS, one of the largest and best-known automation trade fairs in the world, is back. As in previous years, the ETG will again rely on the...

OMRON Invests in Taiwan’s Collaborative Robot Company Techman Robot OMRON Corporation announced the signing of an agreement for a capital investment in Techman Robot, Inc. – a Taiwanese major collaborative robot brand that work with people at manufacturing sites. OMRON will hold a stake of approximately 10% in Techman. The investment is expected to be completed by December 2021. In recent years, the need for automation to mitigate labor shortages in...

Godrej & Boyce introduces E-Switch Technology for general purpose motors Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Lawkim Motors, launched the electronic switch (E-Switch) technology for its range of general-purpose motors. According to the company, this will replace the erstwhile centrifugal switch technology to enable a seamless switch over of start windings in its single-phase motors thereby significantly improving the motor’s reliability. It...

Smart Lighting for Smart Cities Smart lighting is becoming integral part of today’s cities. When we talk about smart cities, smart lighting can act as the first step towards realising a smart city's true potential. Modernization and development of infrastructure to transform cities into smart cities, along with increased demand for intelligent solutions for street lighting systems, are driving the growth of smart lighting market. Here, subject-matter experts discuss why smart...

HANNOVER MESSE 2022 to focus on digitalization & sustainability Digitalization and sustainability – these are the key topics at HANNOVER MESSE 2022. The world's leading trade show for industrial technology thus promotes more climate protection in business and industry and clearly illustrates how digitalization, automation and regenerative energies can collectively contribute. After the long pandemic-induced break, HANNOVER MESSE runs in April 2022 as a face-to-face event. “We are facing the greatest...

Ivanti extends Neurons Platform to help customers further improve network security, automate compliance, and maximize productivity Ivanti, the provider of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform that discovers, manages, secures, and services IT assets from cloud to edge, announced three new integrated solutions: Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access, Ivanti Neurons for Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and Ivanti Neurons for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). With these releases, Ivanti continues to deliver...

Panasonic Life Solutions India, one of the largest manufacturers of electrical construction materials (ECM) in the country, unveils their latest range of premium switchgear, an advanced range of protection devices for quality-conscious Indian consumers. The new UNO Plus range consists of Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), Residual Current Operated Circuit Breaker (RCCB), and Distribution Boards (DB). The range is backed with the highest ever 7-year warranty, being offered for the...

HPL Electric & Power bags Rs 178.9 Cr order for Smart Meters HPL Power & Electric Ltd bags an order of Rs. 178.9 crores from a private utility of a state in Eastern India. “This further strengthens HPL Electric & Power Ltd.’s leadership position in the smart meter manufacturing sector across Indian Markets. At a time when reports of power shortages are making headlines, smart meters will definitely reduce distribution...

Macquarie Asset Management’s ex VP, Pratik Adatia joins ZipLoan as CFO ZipLoan, an RBI-registered FinTech leader in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Pratik Adatia as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Adatia will be a notable addition to the company’s ongoing advancement in the FinTech market. He will be leading the Finance (fund raise, treasury, co-lending and FPA), Legal & Compliance verticals at the organization. Mr. Adatia brings in over 20...

Schneider Electric’s Smart Water Solutions to Help Build ‘Water Smart & Resilient India’ Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has reiterated its commitment to enhance key processes across the water cycle by supporting water utilities in the country through integrated solutions and digitization. The organisation is committed towards building a ‘Water Smart & Resilient India’ by offering integrated solutions and smart water technologies to help utilities to improve...

Digielec Bharat 2021 expo to showcase new technology & demand trends in Indian electrical industry Digielec Bharat 2021, a virtual exhibition for showcasing the capabilities of Indian electrical industry in the global marketplace conducted by IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association), will be spread over 7 days with 10,000+ visitors, 100+ buyers, 60+ participating companies, 50+ eminent speakers and 7 conference sessions. Being a virtual exhibition, Digielec Bharat will...

Danfoss inks MoU with IISc to promote use of natural or Low GWP refrigerants Danfoss Industries signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore to promote use of natural or Low GWP refrigerants. The MoU was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Ambassador of Denmark to India Freddy Svane, and other key dignitaries. The MoU was exchanged between Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India and Govindan Rangarajan,...

Latest Trends in Laser Cutting & Material Handling Laser cutting is a widely used manufacturing process. Whether it is aerospace, automotive, electronics, semiconductor or medical equipment industry, laser cutting offers a huge range of benefits and uses. The rise in automation in manufacturing industries owing to the demand for high-quality products all around the world is driving the market for laser cutting machines. Here we discuss why state-of-the-art cutting and...

Toshiba India appoints Shuichi Ito as its New MD Toshiba India Pvt. Ltd. (TIPL) announced the appointment of Shuichi Ito as the Managing Director, effective 1st October. Mr. Ito will lead TIPL to the path of next level of growth across group’s energy and social infrastructure businesses in the country, the company said. A law graduate from Kyushu University of Japan, Mr. Ito comes with almost three decades of strong and diverse...

Hartek Power appoints Sanjeev Gupta as its CEO Hartek Group, one of India’s fastest growing concerns catering to the power sector through five strategic business units — Power Systems, Rooftop Solar, Power Distribution Products, Fuel Services and Smart Grids, announces the appointment of Sanjeev Gupta as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hartek Power Pvt. Ltd. Gupta is a proficient engineer with over 35 years of experience, the most recent as Chief...