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THE NEEDS OF THE INDIAN MACHINE TOOL CUSTOMER

According to a recent report from market research company Technavio, the Indian machine tool market will grow by $1.9 billion between 2020 and 2024 – representing a CAGR of 13 per cent. India hosts many small, medium, and large users of CNC technology, in particular machine tool OEMs, and the country’s SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) scene is particularly vibrant. Of course, Indian machine tool builders have needs that are specific to the Indian market. Many are focused on cost, but Indian machine tool manufacturers also need a technological edge.

RECONFIGURE AND REDESIGN

It is hard to understate the importance of supply chain efficiency for large and growing economies, particularly India. An efficient and sustainable supply chain management system is one of the key factors for economic growth. An effective supply chain directly translates into competitiveness across economic sectors through lowered input costs. The Machinist takes a closer look…

LIQUID ENGINEERING AT WORK

A brief look at extended life coolants and why they are an engine’s best friend

SUPPLY CHAIN 4.0

A look at how Industry 4.0 concepts are being used to transform supply chain management in the 21st century

SPINNING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

Delving into the world of textiles manufacturing with Indo Count Industries Ltd (ICIL), one of India’s leading home textiles manufacturers, that has weathered traditional challenges faced by the sector and emerged as one of the largest exporters. Let’s hear it out from Kailash Lalpuria, Executive Director & CEO in an exclusive interview with Kruti Bharadva.

LONG LIVE TOOLING

ISCAR, an innovative tooling solutions provider, shares insight on live tooling and its applications

FROM FARM TO TABLE

An insightful interview with Thirukumaran Nagarajan, CEO and Co-founder, Ninjacart as he delves into the intricate world of food supply chain management.

Printing The Way Through Innovation

The Erofio Group recently 3D printed its first mold core using a GE Additive Concept Laser M Line system. The Machinist takes a closer look at this successful trial

Machining Threads – The ‘Do's & Don'ts's!

When it comes to machining threads, that little bit of extra expertise always comes in handy – here is a brief look at the five questions you should ask yourself when undertaking this complex piece of machining

STEELBIRD FLIES HIGHER

In an interview, Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director, Steelbird Hi-tech India talks about why his company’s products meet the most stringent safety standards and what’s new in the auto-ancillary sector

PROCUREMENT PATTERNS – A BEHAVIOURAL STUDY

A key finding from a research involving a study of the purchasing performance factors in EPC firms found that the ‘buying personality’ of the professionals in charge of the purchasing function, had a significant bearing on the operational efficiency and success of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms.

JOSEPH F ENGELBERGER – THE FATHER OF ROBOTICS

Conceived from a design for a mechanical arm patented in 1954 (granted in 1961) by American inventor George Devol, the Unimate (very first industrial robot)was developed because of the foresight and business acumen of Joseph Engelberger - the Father of Robotics

FLIP SIDE OF THE COIN

The industry 4.0 revolution has brought about unprecedented levels of efficiency in manufacturing. But it also comes with its own set of challenges, the biggest one being cybersecurity and the protection of data

FIXING WHAT ISN'T BROKEN

Rolf Olofsson, Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal cutting tools, explains why NOW is the time for machine shops to embrace a new generation tooling solution to tackle steel ISO P turning challenges and make their production more efficient and productive.

EXXONMOBIL IS PRESENTING PARTNER FOR ET PROMISING PLANTS

The ET Promising Plants – a first of its kind initiative to recognise and felicitate the best, innovative and state-of-the-art plants and manufacturing facilities in India, join hands with ExxonMobil as Presenting Partner

ACCELERATING MANUFACTURING – A DESIGN PERSPECTIVE

An in-depth look at how both machining and 3D printing can be employed in harmony to give you the best metal part

A HIGH SPEED TROCHOIDAL SLICER

A closer look at trochoidal milling and why its most suited to high speed machining and the efficiency it offers

Digitisation – A Holistic Approach

Alexander Lapp, Senior Manager, Digitalization and E-business, takes us through his company’s digitisation journey and expounds upon why it is better to drive the process internally

TAKING COLLABORATION TO ANOTHER LEVEL

Collaborative Robots or Cobots are lightweight and easy to use robots that are as powerful as the industrial robots. They can be integrated with existing machinery and other robots through PLCs and sophisticated programming software. James McKew, Regional Director – APAC, Universal Robots, takes us through an insightful journey on the development and applications of the Cobot.

WORTH THE WATT

Electric cars have been around a lot longer than we can imagine. In fact, electric cars appeared long before the internal-combustion sort, and dreamers have never stopped trying to make them work both on the road and as a business proposition – here is a brief history of the pioneers in the EV sector and the future of the same

TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE EMOBILITY

The world has witnessed several technology-driven transformations in past decades. Electric Vehicles are the next thing to transform the way we travel

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.