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MOBILITY FOR TOMORROW, DONE TODAY
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MOBILITY FOR TOMORROW, DONE TODAY

With a staunch commitment to its vision of ‘Beautiful Engineering for the Mobility of Tomorrow’ – Piaggio Vehicles Ltd is well ahead of others on the road to a better, sustainable tomorrow. We spoke to Diego Graffi, Managing Director and CEO, Piaggio Vehicles Ltd, about the company’s journey in India

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May 2021
New Additive Manufacturing Method for 3D Printed Medicines
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New Additive Manufacturing Method for 3D Printed Medicines

Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Loughborough University, in the United Kingdom, have identified a new additive manufacturing method that enables the three-dimensional printing of medicine in highly porous structures.

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May 2021
Maruti Suzuki Vehicles Take Railways To Reach Customers
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Maruti Suzuki Vehicles Take Railways To Reach Customers

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LIMITED has transported over 7.2 lakh vehicles using Indian railways in the past five years.

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May 2021
GETTING THE VACCINES TO YOU
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GETTING THE VACCINES TO YOU

Omega Seiki Mobility has joined hands with Trans ACNR to create robust multipurpose vehicles, for the last-mile delivery of COVID-19 vaccines

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May 2021
FACILITATING THE EV ECOSYSTEM
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FACILITATING THE EV ECOSYSTEM

Three Wheels United is going that extra mile on the road towards sustainability by not only providing tailored finance to electric auto drivers, but also educating them on the need to switch to a greener transport ecosystem

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May 2021
EMBRACING ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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EMBRACING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

With the rapid advancement in EV technologies, we take a closer look at the barriers to the adoption of electric vehicles and the solutions to these challenges.

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May 2021
THE CHANGING FACE OF CAR TRAVEL
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THE CHANGING FACE OF CAR TRAVEL

The cars of yesteryears were very different from the ones today. As cars get ‘smarter’ travel takes on a whole new dimension. Here is a peek into the technology involved in the cars of the near future.

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April 2021
NEW WAYS OF MACHINING TRANSMISSIONS
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NEW WAYS OF MACHINING TRANSMISSIONS

Harish Maniyoor, Global Product Manager, Automotive, Sandvik Coromant, explains how three new ways of machining transmissions can help manufacturers do more with less

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April 2021
BRIDGING HERITAGE TO TECHNOLOGY
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BRIDGING HERITAGE TO TECHNOLOGY

Pragun Jindal Khaitan, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Jindal Aluminium Limited, takes us through the story of Jindal Aluminium – a story which is rooted in building upon a rich heritage whilst embracing the new and the sustainable.

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April 2021
MOVING DOWN THE SMART MANUFACTURING HIGHWAY
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MOVING DOWN THE SMART MANUFACTURING HIGHWAY

Sridhar Dharmarajan, EVP & MD, Hexagon India and MSC Software IndoPACIFIC, takes us through the latest in smart manufacturing and sustainability solutions

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April 2021
ACHIEVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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ACHIEVING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

As India moves towards becoming a global manufacturing hub, it is essential for industries to transform themselves using industry 4.0 solutions, digitization and IoT solutions. Sudheesh Narayanan, Founder and CEO, Knowledge Lens, talks about why these solutions are vital to India

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April 2021
Gender Equality In The Manufacturing Sector
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Gender Equality In The Manufacturing Sector

Ambuja Cement Foundation collaborates with GRI South Asia to lead dialogue on gender equality in India’s manufacturing sector

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March 2021
Saving Time Through Optimization Software
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Saving Time Through Optimization Software

CGTech’s Force optimization software reduces cycle time on every job it undertakes in a Minnesota-based aerospace and medical job shop, the Ultra Machining Company

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March 2021
Celebrating The Best Brands
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Celebrating The Best Brands

A brief look at the Economic Times Best Brands in Metal Cutting and Metal Forming 2021 felicitation ceremony

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March 2021
Harnessing The Power Of Data Management
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Harnessing The Power Of Data Management

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is accelerating the pace of change around connecting machines. Yet, fewer than 30 per cent of manufacturers have extensively adopted Industry 4.0 technologies. Sandvik Coromant recommends that manufacturers start listening to what machines are saying – by connecting their machine shops.

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March 2021
MAGNIFICENT WOMEN AND THEIR MACHINES
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MAGNIFICENT WOMEN AND THEIR MACHINES

As a tribute to Women’s day, we look at the trail blazers in Vedanta’s Aluminum business

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March 2021
LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS
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LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

The automotive industry is the heartbeat of the country’s manufacturing sector. Here is a birds-eye view of where we stand and the road map ahead.

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March 2021
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RAISING THE DEFENCES

An insightful look at why the domestic defence sector is at the bedrock of India’s manufacturing capabilities

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March 2021
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION – A COMPONENT MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE
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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION – A COMPONENT MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE

Automation is a key factor in the growth of any sector. Anil Kumar, Director, Inovance Technology India, takes us through an insightful look at automation in the manufacturing sector and its short and long term effects on the economy

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March 2021
THE SECRET TO EFFICIENCY: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION (MDO)
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THE SECRET TO EFFICIENCY: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION (MDO)

An in depth look at how Multi-Disciplinary Optimization (MDO) techniques enable automotive OEMs to achieve efficiency and mass savings

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March 2021
TROUBLESHOOTING HOLEMAKING IN STAINLESS STEEL
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TROUBLESHOOTING HOLEMAKING IN STAINLESS STEEL

Machining stainless steel comes with its own set of challenges. Here is an in-depth look at the entire process and the best methodologies

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March 2021
The Future Is Bright, It's Here!
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The Future Is Bright, It's Here!

The opportunities in the semiconductor industry are bringing with them a growing need from junior to senior professional – to drive strategic direction and business growth.

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Feb 2021
Mobility For Urban India
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Mobility For Urban India

The e-mobility sector will grow very rapidly as the transition toward electric drivetrain is happening much faster than anticipated, says Rahil Rupawala, Founder and Director at LightSpeed Mobility

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Feb 2021
TAKING FUN SERIOUSLY
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TAKING FUN SERIOUSLY

We expect manufacturing activity to pick up in future thanks to the new initiatives from the government in promoting India as a hub for toys, says R. Jeswant, CEO, Funskool India

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Feb 2021
UNLOCKING JOBS
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UNLOCKING JOBS

The pandemic has made many organisations to look at apprenticeships as part of talent development and hiring strategy to make it future proof, says Sumit Kumar, Vice President – NETAP, TeamLease Skills University.

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Feb 2021
TRENDS FOR 2021
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TRENDS FOR 2021

There is an urgent need to identify and address the existing vulnerabilities at the core of Logistics and Supply chain networks that are the backbone of a strong economy.

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Feb 2021
TOWARDS MEANINGFUL INNOVATION
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TOWARDS MEANINGFUL INNOVATION

“The current pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation amongst a number of our customers and associates. One such customer is an entrepreneur who manufactures baby diapers and sanitary napkins using Kandui’s breathable film compound. This customer has developed an innovative PPE coat made from non-woven fabrics and a breathable film for the protective gear worn by doctors. Due to the breathable film used, heat escapes seamlessly and the doctors stay cool.” says Ashwin Agarwal, Managing Director, Kandui Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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Feb 2021
READY FOR FUTURE
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READY FOR FUTURE

Solutions under Industry 4.0 will form the backbone of our future production ecosystem, says Mojmír Hájek, Technical Director, I-P Production and Logistics, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (ŠAVWIPL)

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Feb 2021
TAKING PRIDE IN PROGRESS
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TAKING PRIDE IN PROGRESS

Gourav Luminaries (P) Ltd is looking to double its current sales in next two years and increase its market share in North India & North-East India before it explores central part of India, says its CEO, Gaurav Khanna

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Feb 2021
STRENGTHENING AIR DEFENCE
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STRENGTHENING AIR DEFENCE

Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India enterprise, have signed a Teaming Agreement to work in partnership on the STARStreak Air Defence system with the support of both the Governments of India and the United Kingdom.

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Feb 2021