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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
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.
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
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
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
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
Celebrating The Best Brands
A brief look at the Economic Times Best Brands in Metal Cutting and Metal Forming 2021 felicitation ceremony
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.
MAGNIFICENT WOMEN AND THEIR MACHINES
As a tribute to Women’s day, we look at the trail blazers in Vedanta’s Aluminum business
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.
RAISING THE DEFENCES
An insightful look at why the domestic defence sector is at the bedrock of India’s manufacturing capabilities
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.