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The right choice for Swiss machining
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The right choice for Swiss machining

The case study talks about how Oregon’s Pacific Swiss relies on ESPRIT to supply precision-machined parts to worldwide customers, leading to impressive results, from the most complex parts not taking more than a day to programme to enhanced productivity.

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5 mins  |
October 2022
Innovative solutions driving the mechanical engineering sector
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Innovative solutions driving the mechanical engineering sector

The annual flagship event of VDMA witnesses' participation of over 320 participants from 21 cities of India and Germany. Event showcased line-up of presentations, speeches, awards and discussions as partners, participating companies and delegates together make this event a grand success.

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10+ mins  |
October 2022
Data protection and cybersecurity in one solution
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Data protection and cybersecurity in one solution

The case study describes how Tata Steel Downstream Products, modernises its backup infrastructure with Acronis Cyber Protect. Doing so increased protected workloads by 50x and improved RTO and RPO from five and seven days, respectively, to 4-6 hours and one day or less.

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3 mins  |
October 2022
Indian manufacturing: Today and tomorrow
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Indian manufacturing: Today and tomorrow

As human civilisation moves faster towards further milestones in development, the very concept of development itself seems to change. While the wheel of the economy essentially drives development and vice versa, societies too have undergone a massive transformation. The article traces down evolution of the manufacturing industry and talks about the next revolution in the manufacturing era.

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6 mins  |
October 2022
Solution ready software to improve operational flow
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Solution ready software to improve operational flow

Using NX helped Aeramic create faster manufacturing turnaround times and prevent valuable data loss while transferring data during production. Overall, company productivity has increased by a staggering 50%.

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3 mins  |
October 2022
Paperless factories Way of the future!
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Paperless factories Way of the future!

Over years, manufacturing units across industries have used paper for various operational purposes. However, today, with rapid rise in digital tools; going paperless has almost become a pre-requisite for achieving manufacturing excellence. The article explains how production can grow manifold with the help of paperless manufacturing operations leading to significant productivity improvement in the coming years.

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5 mins  |
October 2022
Preventing material contamination
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Preventing material contamination

The article discusses about process-optimised melting units with special beam control that enables the production of high-purity ingots with minimal loss. In addition, it allows easy maintenance and cleaning during material changes by the plant operator.

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4 mins  |
October 2022
Empowering mechanisms perform at higher levels
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Empowering mechanisms perform at higher levels

The last few years have witnessed the manufacturing industry going through massive and revolutionary changes. Current trends point towards an increase in adoption as the products being developed in the automotive, defence, and medical industries push the boundaries of what was thought to be the limits of manufacturing capabilities. The article sheds light on how precision cutting technologies have enabled higher efficiency levels.

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5 mins  |
October 2022
Enhancing medical applications with 3D Printing
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Enhancing medical applications with 3D Printing

Manufacturing has its roots in various aspects starting from smaller pins to enormous aircrafts. But in healthcare, there is a need to confine the term to ‘Digital Manufacturing’ instead of other methodologies. The article talks about the most common medical applications of 3D Printing technology, while highlighting the challenges and regulations involved.

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7 mins  |
October 2022
Decoding the National Logistics Policy and its roadmap
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Decoding the National Logistics Policy and its roadmap

Addressing logistic challenges is essential to ensure a successful manufacturing practice. This means that logistics management needs to have the right number of resources or inputs at the right time, get them to the appropriate location in proper condition, and deliver them to the correct internal or external customer. The Cover Story elaborates on how leading industry players appreciate the new logistics policy framework. read on...

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10 mins  |
October 2022
Siemens launches open digital business platform ‘Siemens Xcelerator’ in India
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Siemens launches open digital business platform ‘Siemens Xcelerator’ in India

Siemens recently announced the launch of ‘Siemens Xcelerator’ in India at ‘Siemens India Innovation Day 2022’ in Mumbai.

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1 min  |
September 2022
Blue Energy Motors launches India’s first LNG-fuelled green trucks
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Blue Energy Motors launches India’s first LNG-fuelled green trucks

Blue Energy Motors launched India’s first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled green truck at its recently inaugurated plant in Chakan, Pune.

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1 min  |
September 2022
ABB India ‘Smart Power portfolio’ expands capacity with cobots to transition to Industry 5.0
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ABB India ‘Smart Power portfolio’ expands capacity with cobots to transition to Industry 5.0

ABB India has expanded and upgraded its Smart Power factory in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, to meet the strong demand growth for its smart power solutions and energy management technologies with one of the first Industry 5.0 production processes.

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1 min  |
September 2022
Making India future-ready
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Making India future-ready

Empowering the upcoming working generation with skill upgradation and hands-on industrial training is a significant booster for reducing India’s current economic pressure. The article talks about the importance of upskilling workforce in India, while highlighting the key milestones for achieving sustainable growth.

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4 mins  |
September 2022
How are telepresence robots empowering smart factories?
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How are telepresence robots empowering smart factories?

To meet new industry demands, telepresence robots are rapidly growing in popularity. It is not only an effective option for promoting sound management of production processes, but also facilitates unsuspected aspects of an organisation’s activities. The article talks about the benefits of telepresence robots and market adaptability.

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3 mins  |
September 2022
Building a supply chain ecosystem for EVs
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Building a supply chain ecosystem for EVs

Electric vehicles are witnessing phenomenal growth in the industry today. The article explains how the automotive industry, & most importantly, suppliers can adapt to the EV environment, thereby, building a supply chain ecosystem for electric vehicles.

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4 mins  |
September 2022
Solving & alleviating supply chain pressure
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Solving & alleviating supply chain pressure

With the changing times, the supply chain process has been into a great spin especially during the pandemic. Most of the manufacturers still have concerns on the packaging materials. Therefore, industry is looking for alternatives to ease, solve and alleviate supply chain pressure.

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4 mins  |
September 2022
India: The next global sourcing destination?
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India: The next global sourcing destination?

The article viewpoints on how the Indian manufacturing sector has the opportunity to rise to prominence globally, positioning the country as a creditable supplier of high-quality goods and a reliable business partner for international organisations.

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5 mins  |
September 2022
New product development with rapid prototyping
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New product development with rapid prototyping

Rapid prototyping has become an integral part of all product development cycles across the industry. Additive Manufacturing has become synonymous with this as it significantly reduces the time to make the prototypes directly using the 3D CAD model and at a lower cost. Therefore, prototypes can be delivered quickly to customers and customer feedback can be incorporated into design easily.

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5 mins  |
September 2022
The executives’ guide to digital manufacturing
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The executives’ guide to digital manufacturing

The article discusses how digital tools are enabling companies to flourish even while their markets experience singular disruptions & extraordinary challenges. It also highlights the perspective of manufacturing executives who are achieving their strategic objectives by digitally transforming their enterprises.

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6 mins  |
September 2022
Adopting e-mobility for a greener India
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Adopting e-mobility for a greener India

The need to switch towards alternative energy sources in the automotive industry is growing rapidly. While addressing challenges on the way, the article highlights the priorities to help India achieve 30% EVs by 2030.

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5 mins  |
September 2022
Indian MSMEs react to hikes in Google Workspace charges
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Indian MSMEs react to hikes in Google Workspace charges

Google has recently hiked its service fee for Google Workspace (formerly known as Google Suite). This means that the Indian MSEMs must pay extra of the original service fee to avail the facility. We spoke to some key players in the industry to understand how this rebranding is affecting their company’s productivity and what impact it has on the overall development of the industry.

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8 mins  |
September 2022