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"INDIA ENJOYS NATURAL ADVANTAGE IN THE NUTRACEUTICAL SECTOR"
In an exclusive interaction, Sanjaya Mariwala, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, OmniActive Health Technologies and President of the Association of Herbal and Nutraceutical Manufacturers of India delve deep into the world of health and nutraceuticals, exploring the innovative strategies behind OmniActive’s success in India and international markets. Edited excerpts…
HOW THE PROTECTION OF DATA CENTRES IS CRUCIAL FOR INDIA’S TECH-DRIVEN GROWTH?
Data centres are playing a crucial role in steering India's tech-driven growth. While we are focusing on growing these data centres, it is imperative to be vigilant about the potential hazards looming around these facilities. The article delves into the imminent dangers that could affect these data centres and also highlights the ways and means to safeguard them.
"THERE IS A DEMAND FOR ENERGYEFFICIENT APPLIANCES AND WE SEE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY"
Kent is a market leader boasting a substantial 40 per cent market share in the RO sector. However, the company seeks to diversify its portfolio and provide smart solutions in every corner of the Indian household. Mahesh Gupta, CMD, Kent RO Systems, explains how the company manages to keep expanding its presence while also adapting to the latest technologies and evolving itself with changing customer demands.
ZEISS opens new Quality Excellence Centre and Contract Measurement Services in Delhi
ZEISS, a leading provider of measurement solutions, has announced the opening of its new Quality Excellence Centre (QEC) and Contract Measurement Services in Delhi, India on August 23, 2023.
"OUR GROWTH WILL BE DRIVEN BY R&D"
In an interaction, Pankaj Khanna, Managing Director, PP Rolling Mills talks about its strategic partnership with Pomini Long Rolling Mills. Edited excerpts:
#THEFOMINSPIRINGSTORIES: DRIVING INDIA'S ECONOMIC PROGRESS THROUGH EXPORTS AND INNOVATION
Amit Pendse, President, Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd. underlined the importance of exports in India's economic progress
FROM CONVENTIONAL TO SMART: HERE'S HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPE
Digital manufacturing is revolutionising the production landscape and fostering substantial growth across industries. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and Advanced data analytics, manufacturers are optimising processes, enhancing their product quality, and streamlining their operations. As digital manufacturing continues to evolve, it surely promises to reshape the industry, unlock new opportunities, and propel businesses towards growth in the modern era of Industry 4.0.
MAXIMISING UPTIME: EICHER TRUCKS' REAL-TIME MONITORING AND REMOTE SUPPORT
The long-haul trucking industry has been undergoing rapid transformation since the setback of the pandemic. An Interview with Gagandeep Singh Gandhok, SVP - HD Trucks Business, VECV, highlighted the increase in demand for long-haul trucks driven by infrastructure development, consumer spending, and the growth of e-commerce with Dipika Lalwani. The interaction further discusses the role of technology in improving uptime and the company’s long-term vision
"FUELBUDDY IS TRANSITIONING FROM BEING A FUEL-AS-A-SERVICE COMPANY TO AN ENERGY-AS-A-SERVICE COMPANY"
Gautam Malhotra, Managing Director, FuelBuddy, shares insights about their mobile fuel delivery service and how this new-age facility is transforming traditional fuel purchasing methods. He also spoke about their transition from being a Fuel-as-a-service to an Energy-as-a-service company in an interview with Nisha Shukla
'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS TO EASE OF MANUFACTURING LIVING: HOW THE SECTOR EVOLVED FOR THE WORKFORCE'
The panel deliberated on how Ease of Doing Business is impacting the manufacturing industry. They also discussed how the industry has transitioned from focusing solely on ease of doing business to prioritising ease of living for employees
COMMEMORATING EXCELLENCE
The much-awaited Super Shopfloor Awards recently concluded its ninth edition and it was an overwhelming success, with the platform celebrating some of the best minds for their outstanding achievements
"A CLEANER PLANET WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH SCALING REGENERATIVE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS"
“By working together, we can transform our collective vision of a cleaner planet into a reality through accessible compostable alternatives to single-use plastic,” claimed Jagdeep Hira, Business Head, Yash Pakka Ltd. In this interview with Dipika Lalwani, he sheds light on the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing practices in crafting compostable base materials for packaging and tableware. Hira revealed the company's long-term goal to propagate this cause on a global stage, and reform the future of sustainability
FUJIFILM India installs digital printing press Revoria PC 1120 at Megha Enterprises
FUJIFILM INDIA has paved the way into the heart of the digital printing space with the installation of its cutting-edge digital printing press Revoria PC 1120 at Megha Enterprises at Okhla region
JYOTI CNC UNVEILS TACHYON SERIES
Tachyon is a unique concept column moving fast machine, which is suitable for fast drilling and tapping operation where continuous production line requires precision component output in mass
"INDIA CAN OUTPACE CHINA'S DOMINANCE WITH MAKE IN INDIA"
The experience of being in the semiconductor trading business came in handy for Ekkaa Electronics. But what excites Sagar Gupta, Director, is the fact that the company is building a base for manufacturing TVs, a sector where China is a major player, as of now in India. In an interview with Nisha Shukla, the young entrepreneur talks about how a familyrun distributor of electronic components determined its journey to becoming an ODM for LED televisions. The junior Gupta believes that the manufacturing industry offers exciting opportunities for developing cutting-edge technologies and contributes to the Make in India initiative, the vision of the Hon’ble PM Modi
IS INDIA SAFELY WIRED?
The cable and wire manufacturing industry in India is currently facing a critical challenge concerning safety in its operations. According to NCRB data, almost 1.1 lakh people have died due to electrocution from 2011 to 2020, which translates to nearly 30 fatalities every day. Recognising the gravity of the situation, prominent companies within the industry are actively transforming their systems to prioritise safety across various aspects, including manufacturing processes, consumer safety, and environmental well-being. These efforts aim to establish India as a secure and fire-safe nation
OUR TRACTORS ARE MADE BY THE FARMER, FOR THE FARMER"
Over the years, Swaraj, as a brand, has developed some distinct characteristics. Being a part of the agricultural ecosystem in Punjab, the company has cultivated a close bond with farmers and is aware of their needs. In an exclusive interaction, Harish Chavan, CEO - Swaraj Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reveals that the engineers working with Swaraj hail from areas which share a dependence on farming, and thus are well-versed with farmers’ grievances. “If the engineer belongs to a metropolitan city like Mumbai, he would be unaware of their needs,” he says, and this ability to build tractors according to the need has given Swaraj tractors the much-cherished brand value. Edited excerpts:
"WE HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED 95 PER CENT LOCALISATION OF OUR EVS"
Gaurav Kumar, Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Euler Motors, discloses how his company is aggressively working towards end-to-end localisation of their EVs. He also focuses on the requisites for creating a localised quality EV value chain and their industry-first innovations - battery thermal management systems and liquid-cooled battery system in an interview with Nisha Shukla.
Mahzooz sponsors Future Rehabilitation Centre in establishing a multi-sensory facility
EWINGS, the Managing Operator of Mahzooz, UAE’s leading weekly draw with the biggest and most frequent payout, has sponsored Abu-Dhabi-based Future Rehabilitation Centre’s multisensory room, a facility that provides sensory assistance to around 145 children of determination who are part of the centre’s students.
Tata Elxsi partners with IIT Guwahati to foster EV technologies
TATA ELXSI LTD, a leading global technology services provider for the Automotive and Transportation industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) to jointly work on developing and commercialising state-of-the-art solutions for the electric mobility market.
MG Motor India launches 4th edition of 'Drive Her Back' initiative
MG MOTOR INDIA, a British automobile brand, has onboarded candidates for the 4th edition of 'Drive Her Back'; an initiative aimed to empower women to re-establish their careers after a break.
VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS IS A SYMBOL OF A RESURGENT AND ASPIRATIONAL INDIA
Sudhanshu Mani, Creator & Innovator, Vande Bharat Express
THE FESTIVAL OF MANUFACTURING, LET'S KEEP CELEBRATING!
As we celebrate this festival, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible impact that manufacturing has on our lives. Everything we use, from our phones to our cars, has been made by the skilled hands of engineers, designers, and technicians. Their hard work and dedication allow us to enjoy the comforts and conveniences of modern life.
LET'S GEAR UP!
Gursaurabh Singh, Founder, Dhruv Vidyut
ISCAR'S FACE & SHOULDERS MILLS
The world of metalworking is undergoing major changes. Complex machining processes are unimaginable without the utilization of face milling operations. Face milling processes facilitate the preparation of datum surfaces by producing planes and flats and enable improving precision and surface quality parameters. Moreover, the production of many rotating parts is incomplete without face milling. Face milling is the very operation that cannot be undermined.
WORLD'S FIRST CABLE FOR HANGING APPLICATIONS SUITABLE FOR SEW-EURODRIVE
Machines have to work reliably around the clock in such areas as material handling. Warehouses are getting bigger, and increasing mast heights mean high demands on the cables. To ensure trouble-free operation even in demanding hanging applications, igus has developed the CFSPECIAL.192 hybrid cable. It is the only cable on the market specifically for hanging applications in e-chains, suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK DDI. A high-tensile aramid support element in the cable jacket allows mast heights five times that of standard cables.
WHY SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS CRUCIAL TO NEW-AGE MANUFACTURING?
The panel discussed skill requirements to cope with the technological trends in the sector. Besides, it also focuses on how the training institutions should up date their curriculum to align it better with the evolving technologies and how can industry transform the manufacturing sector as an aspirational profession.
FRONTLINE AUTOMOBILE PLAYERS IN THE CAUSE FOR EFFICIENT URBAN LIFESTYLE
A look at how the frontline automobile brands are leading the path towards an efficient Urban Lifestyle and Urban Mobility
"GE AEROSPACE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIA"
From building Asia's first hydropower plant in India to supplying F404 engines for Tejas Aircraft, GE's journey of proven, matured technology solutions provider for India's requirements of the future is commendable. In an interview Amol Nagar, Managing Director, GE's Multi-modal Factory, GE Aerospace India talks about how the company, along with its Indian partners establishing aero-engine manufacturing infrastructure needs to achieve its self-reliance goals. Edited excerpts:
ATI MOTORS LAUNCHES SHERPA: AI IN MOTION
In a world which demands non-stop movement of goods for fulfilment of needs of the populi, continuous and reliable movement of materials is a necessity, first on the shop floor.