Manufacturing

Havells launches virus-safe switches Havells India, a technology-led Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and Consumer Durable company, today launched anti-viral and anti-bacterial switches with ViruzSafe technology under its Crabtree switches and electrical wiring devices portfolio. The anti-viral switch ranges comes at the starting consumer price of Rs 75 onwards. Considering the consumer centric health, safety and hygiene needs in mind, Crabtree has innovated the latest ViruzSafe technology. The new innovative switch ranges...

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Mercedes-Benz and Siemens announce partnership for sustainable automotive production Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to cooperate on advancing digitalization and automation in the automotive industry, supported by the State of Berlin. Mercedes-Benz AG aims to digitize its production processes. Siemens, a leading supplier in the field of automation, industrial software and smart infrastructure, will bring its expertise and technologies to the partnership to develop highly flexible, efficient and sustainable automotive production...

Bihar aims developing IT & ITeS services and electronic manufacturing hub Bihar government announced renewed efforts to bring in major investments in the IT & ITeS Services and electronic manufacturing in the state and develop it as one of the emerging IT hubs in the country. Speaking at the 28th Convergence India 2021, Jibesh Kumar, Bihar’s Minister for the Department of IT shared insights on Govt initiatives, Investor opportunities in...

Mahindra Defence to supply 1,300 light specialist vehicles to Army Providing further boost to ‘Make in India’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSVs) to the Indian Army, at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore, in New Delhi on March 22. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years. The LSV is a...

Nitin Gadkari announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy in Lok Sabha. Making a Suo Motu statement in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said that “Older vehicles pollute the environment 10 to 12 times more than fit vehicles and pose a risk to road safety”. He said that “in the interest of a clean environment and rider and pedestrian...

Nitin Gadkari announces Vehicle Scrapping Policy Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari today announced the Vehicle Scrapping Policy in Lok Sabha. Making a Suo Motu statement in the Lok Sabha, the Minister said that “Older vehicles pollute the environment 10 to 12 times more than fit vehicles and pose a risk to road safety”. He said that “in the interest of a clean environment and rider and pedestrian...

Blue Star launches new affordable range of split ACs for mass market Blue Star today announced the launch of its new range of ‘Mass Premium’ split air conditioners. The Company has strategically repositioned its brand to include the ‘Mass Premium’ category with the intent to expand its market reach and target the mass market. New range of split ACs at affordable prices The new range comprises 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star inverter split...

STT Global Data Centres unveils Experience Centre for skill development in Bengaluru STT Global Data Centres India (STT GDC India), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, today unveiled an Experience Centre at its STT Bengaluru DC 3 facility in collaboration with Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF). The Experience Centre located in STT GDC India’s Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by Smt. K. Ratna Prabha, Former Chief Secretary, Chairperson...

Dassault Systèmes Introduces New 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Offers for Makers Dassault Systèmes announced the upcoming launch of two offers that deliver new ways to design, collaborate, share and excel: 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Students.  The offers, which were unveiled during Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2021 virtual event, will provide makers and students with cloud-based access to the world’s most powerful digital environment for design, engineering and collaborative...

Danfoss introduces Climate Solutions segment; announces merger of its heating & cooling verticals Danfoss has introduced Climate Solutions segment while announcing merger of its heating and cooling verticals. The new segment called Danfoss Climate Solutions will focus on developing integrated energy efficient solutions to engineer a better and sustainable future. “The merger is backed by the company’s strong growth in 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges, with a bullish approach and high investment...

Siemens commissions Pugalur-Thrissur HVDC power transmission link Siemens has commissioned 2,000 megawatts (MW) electricity transmission system, consisting of two links between Pugalur in the state of Tamil Nadu and Thrissur in Kerala. This claims to be the country’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. The link supports Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) to counter power deficit in India’s southern region and improve the...

Kalyani Rafael rolls out medium-range surface-to-air missile kits for Indian Army, Air Force Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd. (KRAS), a joint venture between India’s Kalyani Group and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems rolls out its first batch of medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Army and the Air Force. The roll-out event marked KRAS' commitment to deliver more than 1000 MRSAM ‘missile kits’ for the Indian Army and Air...

Eaton introduces EnergyAware UPS in India Eaton announces the launch of an industry-first data center solution – Energy Aware UPS using UPS-as-a-reserve (UPSaaR) in India. The solution will enable data centers to contribute to renewable energy and also earn from their UPS investments. As per the estimates, a data center could receive approx. $ 60,000 per MW / per year for its non-used capacity. In India, the colocation/third-party data center market...

Schneider Electric extends 3-Phase Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 600 kVA Schneider Electric today announced it has extended  Easy UPS 3L from 250 kVA to 600 kVA (400V) with the addition of 250, 300, and 400 kVA 3-phase Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPSs) for external batteries. The Easy UPS 3L simplifies and streamlines configuration and service, delivering high availability and predictability to medium and large commercial buildings and light...