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“WE HAVE AN ORDERBOOK WORTH EURO 4.1 BILLION

India has always been a pivotal market for Alstom, and it continues to deepen this partnership by customising mobility solutions for the country. For almost 30 years,Alstom has partnered with India in the modernisation and development of its transportation revolution, making it safer and more sustainable. And going forward, it aspire to positively influence the Indian market with our products and operations. In an exclusive interview, Alain SPOHR, Managing Director, Alstom India talks about efforts and investments made by the company over the years in India towards building a strong base of sustainable mobility solutions and high localisation, while creating a positive impact on the people and communities.

Godrej Process Equipment builds its largest equipment Visakhapatnam Refinery

GODREJ & BOYCE announced that its business Godrej Process Equipment delivers a critical LC Max Vacuum Tower to a Refinery Modernization Project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

DEBUNKING TOP MYTHS RELATED TO USING ALUMINIUM WINDOWS

Aluminium windows in buildings have been around since the 1930s, and many landmark buildings in western countries prominently featured them in their designs during that era.

ONLY DIGITAL SOLUTIONS CAN PROVIDE SUSTAINABILITY

The whole world is going towards virtual analysis. Technologies, such as digital twin, virtual analysis and CAE, play a pivotal role in cutting down the product design engineering cycle and cost says Basant Sharma, Vice President, Detroit

ET BEST METAL CUTTING AND FORMING BRANDS 2021

The Economic Times organised Best Brands in Metal Cutting and Metal Forming Awards in Bengaluru. The initiative was appreciated by the audience as it was the first on-ground event after two years.

CLEANLINESS IN THE SUBMICROMETER AND ATOMIC PER CENT RANGE

In many industry areas new and enhanced products lead to very high cleanliness specifications. Due to changed manufacturing, joining and coating technologies and more stringent regulatory specifications, there are stricter requirements for particulate and film-type part cleanliness. To reach these values in series production in a process-reliable and efficient way, not only cleaning and drying processes meeting demands and suited system technology but also software implementation and cleaning environment must be adapted accordingly.

CYBERSECURITY IS OFTEN VIEWED AS AN ADDED COMPLEXITY

Cybersecurity is one of the existential threats of our time. New types of connected devices and compute platforms, from Cloud to IoT, have exploded the cyberattack surface. And more tools collecting more data doesn’t equate to actionable insight for the CISO, C-suite and Board of Directors. The old way of simply scanning on-premises IT devices for vulnerabilities is no longer enough. In an interaction, Dick Bussiere, Technical Director, Tenable explains the new approach to deal with cyber security.

APL Apollo ropes in Tiger Shroff as a brand ambassador

APL APOLLO TUBES LTD (APL APOLLO), India’s leading branded steel pipes manufacturer has roped in young and dynamic Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff as brand ambassador for its exclusive product line ‘Apollo Column’. An accomplished actor Tiger Shroffenjoys a huge fan base and instant recognition among the masses which will surely turn out to be a driving force in the sales of Apollo Column.

EQUIPPING ROBOTS MADE EASY WITH THE QUICKROBOT ONLINE TOOL FROM IGUS

A new version of the robot equipment configurator finds the right energy supply system for cobots, SCARA and industrial robots

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

Premium AEROTEC is one of the world leaders in the development and manufacture of structures and manufacturing systems for civil and military aircraft alike.

HIGH-END MULTI-PRESENCE

Tools with threaded heads have significant advantages as they demonstrate impressive versatility, provide rational utilisation of cemented carbide and are user-friendly with simple head replacement.

Vedanta Aluminium and GEAR India to deploy Lithium-Ion Forklift Fleets

VEDANTA ALUMINIUM BUSINESS, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has signed an agreement with GEAR India, to deploy one of the largest fleets of lithium-ion battery-powered electric forklifts, becoming the first in the Indian aluminium industry to undertake such an initiative.

POWERING THE SUSTAINABLE, DIGITAL FACTORIES OF THE FUTURE

Digital manufacturing has become a testing ground for sustainable material use, production and delivery processes that minimise environmental impact. Here is a brief look at the factors involved

Yamaha Launches FZS-Fi Models with Refreshed Styling for 2022

TO STIMULATE more excitement and sportiness in the Indian two-wheeler market under ‘The Call of the Blue’ initiative, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt Ltd launched the FZS-Fi model with refreshed styling along with a new variant, the FZS-Fi Dlx.

“WE HOLD ADEQUATE SYNERGIES TO DEVELOP ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR INDIA”

Envisioning India at the heart of global manufacturing and commerce, Hyundai, began its journey in India 25 years ago, moving towards mutual progress. The company is proud to have come this far in India, developing a sustainable and thriving ecosystem leading to the collective evolution of the Indian automotive industry. In an exclusive interview, S S Kim, Former Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd spoke to Kruti Bharadva on how Hyundai is India’s leading smart mobility solutions provider redefining the mobility landscape with products that take customer aspirations to new heights.

“THE DRAFT DEFENCE PROCUREMENT POLICY IS A NEW WINE IN A NEW BOTTLE”

In a fireside chat Rajinder Bhatia, President & CEO, Kalyani Group discuss how India could be the next export hub in the world. He also explains how the Indian aerospace and defence sector could be a great contributor to India’s GDP.

Hyundai Showcases Commitment To Electrification In India

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LIMITED (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced its roadmap to drive the electric mobility revolution in India with the expansion of its line-up to 6 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) for the Indian market by 2028. Further, Hyundai will also introduce its dedicated BEV Platform – E-GMP in India, showcasing its commitment towards smart Indian customers.

A NEW WAVE OF CONTINUOUS CONTROLS MONITORING IS HERE

Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) comprises a set of technologies that work to help an organisation cut down losses by constantly monitoring controls. This insightful article takes us through ‘Traditional Controls Monitoring Vs Continuous Controls Monitoring’

ENERGY, FLEET MANAGEMENT AND LAST MILE CONNECTIVITY TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT

Energy, fleet management and last mile connectivity take the spotlight at Volvo India Innovation Award 2021

THIS TIME FOR AFRICA!

Over the past two decades, low-cost manufacturing has transformed China, India and a group of other developing countries. Now, it’s Africa’s turn. That will sound unlikely to the many people who see Africa as synonymous with extreme poverty, conflict and instability. But anyone who understands the nuances of the vast continent knows that African countries are well placed to grab a bigger share of global manufacturing in the coming years

A NEW COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Alstom, a global leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions recently inaugurated its new components manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. This is the largest components manufacturing facility in Asia and is dedicated to improving industrial efficiency in manufacturing components for various prestigious national and international projects.

igus Announces Strong Growth Plans For India

igus, the global leader in Motion Plastics, has announced an aggressive growth plan and strategy in the backdrop of 20 successful years of operations in India.

AS CLEAR AS CRYSTAL

An insightful look at a new generation of capable robotic products, built from the ground up to operate based on computer vision input and AI rather than rigid programming

COMBINED STRENGTHS

R S Sachdeva, COO - Eicher Trucks And Buses gives us in-depth insight on the inner workings of the joint venture between Volvo & Eicher and maps out their recipe for success

Vedanta Aluminium Invites Partners for Aluminium Park at Odisha

VEDANTA ALUMINIUM BUSINESS, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, extended an invitation to aluminium producers at the Enterprise Odisha 2021 event for partnering in its Aluminium Park project which will come up at Jharsuguda, Odisha.

“INDIA DOESN'T NEED ARTIFICIAL PUSH FOR EVs”

He is the most passionate ministers of the current Modi regime. He is responsible for India’s dream run to achive 40 km per day road infrastructure and also connecting India through his ambitious national waterways plan. For him, now, e-mobility is the future. In an exclusive interview Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India talks about range of issues – from charging infrastructure to government’s assistance at various stages— that will take India’s e-mobility dream to a next level. While speaking with Rahul Kamat, he urge India’s automakers to ensure maximum recovery of plastics and other composites materials on scrapping of vehicles

Managing The Human Resource

An interview with FirstMeridian Business Services about efficient resource management in manufacturing in a post-pandemic era

FACTORY AUTOMATION IS EXPECTED TO GROW TO $4.43 BN BY 2023

In an interview, Parminder Singh, Head of Design & Manufacturing - India & SAARC at Autodesk talks about how companies are adapting and overcoming the challenges posed by technology in a during/post-COVID world and expected growth in industrial automation in India

ACCELERATED DIGITISATION IN PROCUREMENT

Following significant technological advances, digitalisation is an emerging front and centre in today’s hypercompetitive and intertwined global network, with many firms employing it to enhance connectivity and efficiency across their supply chains. Naman Shah, Founder & CEO, NowPurchase, looks at how technology is driving industrial procurement

A NEW-AGE MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPE

The digital thread refers to the communication framework that allows a connected data flow and integrated view of the asset’s data throughout its lifecycle across traditionally siloed functional perspectives. The digital thread concept raises the bar for delivering “the right information to the right place at the right time.”