In this issue

Over the past three decades, manufacturing scene in the Indian automotive sector has transformed drastically with digital tools being used right from product development stage to final manufacturing. “Cover Story” of APF Nov 2019 showed how digital manufacturing is helping companies excel in not just product design engineering, but also in manufacturing.
Considering general automotive trend of light weighting and EVs, plastic and its engineered plastic usage is estimated to increase. “Special Feature” discusses the opportunities and way ahead for use of plastic in automotive industry.
The Indian automotive market is experiencing overall slowdown as the sales show a staunch drop compared to the last year. Passenger vehicles (PV) sales which went up same time last year have shown no mercy over Indian passenger car manufacturers. With Hyundai and Tata introducing their fully electric and hybrids respectively, electric vehicles (EVs) have also entered the arena of passenger vehicles. “EV Cover Story” takes a closer look on trends in PV segment and electrification of PVs.

India has added 9,327 mw of utility scale wind and solar capacity in last 12 months. The total renewable energy capacity is estimated at 66, 650 mw as on September 30, 2019. “Focus 2” discusses opportunities for Indian manufacturers in the renewable sector and trends in renewable equipments. Indian printing industry has undergone several revolutionary changes in the past 15 years. “Focus 3” discusses how shift from regular printing jobs are demanding value added systems being incorporated in the industry and take a closer look over how digital technology thrives on the phenomenon of adding value.

Automotive Products Finder Magazine Description:

Automotive Products Finder is an auto technology and auto components magazine. A monthly B2B publication aimed at the Indian auto industry. The January 2015 issue carries a cover story on Pune as an Auto Hub, how this second most important city of Maharashtra continues to attract automotive companies – both OEMs and ancillary manufacturers. An important accompanying feature and interview explains how Varsha Forgings Limited developed torque rods and V-links as import substitute products. Other stories include use of Eco-friendly Paints at Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Volvo’s I-Shift technology. Plus there are other industry stories, launches and features, and some product information, which will make interesting reading.