IPF Dec 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – “Industrial Automation & Robotics”, “Test & Measuring Instruments”, and “Region Special - Delhi-NCR”. While the long term advantages of automation to SMEs are undisputed, the focus on operational activities and lack of long term vision constraints smaller organisations to invest in automation. The lead article of Focus 1 emphasised on the need to create and communicate frugal automation solutions for SMEs in order to serve the “Bottom of the Pyramid”. The growth of India’s test and measurement (T&M) equipment market is primarily attributed to the growth of the electronic industry in India. Factors like rise in the use of smart devices and growth of wireless technology and government initiatives are towing the industry positively. “Focus 2” took a closer look at the growth drives and emerging opportunities in T&M equipment market. “Focus 3” explores the potential of Delhi-NCR region for manufacturing companies. 

IPF Nov 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – "Mechanical Power Transmission/Fluid Power", "Renewable Energy" and "Plastics, Packaging, printing & labelling machinery". Rise in investment for infrastructure development is leading to increase in demand for heavy machinery, which in turn is driving the market for mechanical power transmission products. Gearbox - a mechanical device that transmits energy from one device to another to reduce speed and generate torque – is vital for the functioning of industrial equipment and products. As companies look to reduce operating cost and carbon footprint, there is an increasing requirement for energy-efficient gearbox. IPF Nov 2019 focused on trends in gearbox market. 
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.



IPF Oct 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – "Gears & Bearings, Motors & Drives", "Pollution Control Equipment", and "Corrosion Protection (Surface Treatment)". The Indian bearing market is estimated at Rs 95 billion accounting for less than 5 per cent of global bearing demand. Manufacturers in India cater to about 60 per cent of domestic bearing needs with the remaining met through imports. Subdued sales growth in automotive industry - which accounts for 48 per cent of bearings demand in India - is taking a toll on suppliers including bearing makers. However, industrial segment is offering some solace to the bearing industry. IPF Oct 2019 elaborates on steps taken by manufacturers to tide over this tough time by focusing on more technology intensive product to meet the growing requirements of durable, smart and cost-efficient bearings. Neeraj Bisaria (CEO and MD, Premium Transmission Pvt Ltd) spoken on impact of modernization & automation on industrial gearbox market, while Palanisamy P L (Director Sales Marketing and Services, Danfoss Drives) analysed drives market in India.
Almost 63 per cent of municipal wastewater and 40 per cent of industrial wastewater is left untreated and discharged in India, which is also one of the largest and fastest growing greenhouse gas emitters. Against this background, “Focus 2” discusses challenges and opportunities for pollution control equipment (PCE) manufacturers. In PLUS section, Megan Ray Nichols (an international STEM writer & blogger) highlights how automation is disrupting the construction machinery industry. Similarly, Patrick de Vos (of Senior Manager, Seco Tools) explains the importance of reliable machining processes for ensuring customer satisfaction.

IPF Sept 2019 had 4 Focus Sections – "Pumps & Valves", "Chemical, Pharma and Food Processing Equipment", "Welding & Fabrication" and "Paints & Varnishes". Agriculture and domestic segment of the Indian pump market is highly fragmented and competitive, while industrial pumps - which serve sectors such as water & sewage treatment, power generation, oil & gas, metals & mining and others - are technologically intensive. IPF Sept 2019 explains how the need for energy conservation is driving manufacturers to use latest technologies for making pumps which are smart, efficient and consume less energy. The Indian food processing equipment and machinery industry mostly comprises SMEs – with small players accounting for 85% of the market share. While medium & big players mostly import critical components, small scale food processors, due to their inability to pay huge bills, choose locally fabricated machines and equipment. IPF Sept 2019 tracks how equipment makers are developing specialised products for SMEs by addressing their concerns like energy bills and cost.
With the government, under Make in India initiative, aiming to boost manufacturing sector’s contribution to the GDP from 16 per cent to 25 per cent, welding industry – used to provide a strong bond between materials - is poised to scale new heights. IPF analyses technological trends in welding and fabrication industry. With industrial paints, coatings and varnishes sector has experienced a shift from unorganised to the organised market with the GST introduction. The current turbulence in automotive sector, being the highest consumer of industrial paints, has put coating businesses under pressure. IPF Sept 2019 takes a look at the current conditions and identifies possible avenues for growth in the future.


IPF Aug 2019 had 2 Focus Sections – Electrical & Electronics (Power Generation, Switchgear & Control Panel), and Batteries & UPS System. While Indian manufacturing sector promises to offer huge growth opportunity, imports are the major deterrents in realising this potential. Take the example of electrical & electronics (E&E) sector, which saw significant increase (28.7 per cent) in imports in 2018-19 (Rs 715.70 billion) compared to 2017- 18 (Rs 556.08 billion). Indian electrical equipment industry is reeling under pressure with the consistent increase in imports (especially from China) threatening its growth. While imports from neighbouring countries have led to the closure of many homegrown businesses, some had to even switch from manufacturing to trading! IPF Aug 2019 analyses trends in the Indian electrical & electronics industry and the impact of ASEAN-India FTA (Free Trade Agreement) on the industry.
The growing demand for automobiles is increasing the sales of batteries in India. This is encouraging several domestic battery makers to expand their manufacturing capacities. With demand for electric vehicles on the rise, some of them are also planning their foray into Lithium ion battery sector. On the other hand, industrial end-users such as IT, telecom, solar plants, etc, are anticipated to boost demand for UPS in India in the coming years. IPF explores batteries & UPS system market with India experiencing a transformational changes. 
In PLUS section, ‘Logistics Management’ focuses on warehousing segment which is witnessing changes due to emerging technologies - from AI and robotics to ML. Besides, ‘Sourcing Tips’ valuable guidelines to pick up the right stainless steel hinges, which are used across industries.


IPF July 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – Material Handling Equipments (includes Logistics & Warehousing), Construction, Earthmoving & Mining Equipment, Test & Measuring Instruments. 
As one of the major contributors to environmental degradation, the transport sector alone contributes to about a quarter of global CO2 emissions. Focus Section 1 showed why adoption of ‘green transportation’ is important for sustainable supply chain and how automation & robotics are changing the warehouse ecosystem. With the re-elected NDA government reiterating its commitment to infrastructure development in the country, construction equipment makers are gearing up for a good year. Within construction equipment segment, hydraulic excavators, which are the most widely used earthmoving equipment in heavy duty operation, are expected to experience much faster growth than other sub-segments. Focus Section 2 tracked developments in construction & mining equipment. Increasing electronic components in vehicles, electric & connected cars, engine downsizing, rise in stringent emission norms, etc are some of the developments that need accurate and rigorous testing of automotive parts. Focus Section 3 of “Test & Measuring Instruments” carried a lead story on how automotive test equipment suppliers are helping auto makers to set up a new quality benchmark.
In PLUS section, Pawan Chhibba of IIM (Calcutta) showed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling business transformation in manufacturing. AI can help predict and achieve higher efficiency levels which directly translate to cost savings. Besides, Vinod Subramanian, CEO of Logo Infosoft, explained importance of E-invoicing for SMEs.

IPF June 2019 had 3 Focus Sections – “Machine & Cutting Tools”, “Auto Components & Accessories”, “Aerospace & Avionics”. With increasing industrial production, the machine tool industry is in the growth phase. According to the Indian Machine Tools Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA), production of Indian machine tools industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of about 20 per cent till 2020-21, whereas consumption is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15 per cent till 2020-21. The ambitious growth plans of auto, auto components and capital goods industry will drive the demand for machine tools. IPF June 2019 showed how the demand for machine tools will witness a robust growth in the next 4-5 years from current levels on the back of these plans.
Automotive is one of the key sectors contributing towards the GDP of the country. The body shops, paint shops, powertrain and assembly lines in automotive industry demands efficiency, flexibility and precision. IPF June 2019 focused on how auto component makers are adopting novel manufacturing technologies to improve productivity and quality of the product.
Though imported components account for a major share in many of the systems and sub-systems in the Indian aerospace and defense (A&D) sector, imports are coming down (albeit slowly) due to the government’s indigenisation efforts. The size of A&D market that can addressed by small & medium manufacturers is anticipated to go up from Rs 216,000 crore in 2014 to Rs 340,000 crore by 2020. IPF June 2019 highlighted on opportunities for SMEs in Aerospace & Avionics sector. 


IPF May 2019 had 3 Focus Sections - "Boilers, Furnaces & Heat Exchangers", "Industrial Safety Equipment" and "Industrial Cleaning Equipment & Services". The demand for boilers - which are used to generate steam that can be used for a variety of purposes including space heating, sterilisation, drying, humidification and power generation - is closely associated with the growth of power sector and industries. Indian boiler market is expected to increase to $ 11 billion by 2022 from $ 5.1 billion in 2014. Boilers play a big role in determining the energy efficiency of an industrial unit. IPF May 2019 focused on the effect of adoption of stringent emission norms and rising concerns toward environmental pollution on the demand of boilers.
Industrial safety is given foremost importance in manufacturing and production due to the strict norms and various health hazards that plants pose. Companies are becoming more and more aware and taking steps to educate their employees through safety weeks and workshops. A very core aspect of the industrial safety equipment industry is the personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, safety helmet, protective clothing, respirators, fall protection among others. The lead article of Focus 2 tracked changes in PPE market and factors influencing their demands. 
From electric mobility to mobile handsets, require cleaning solutions to maintain hygiene standards and provide a safe work environment at their manufacturing facilities. With the increasing use of standards and controls in all processes of production, keeping a plant free of pollutants of any kind has become mandatory. IPF May 2019 focused on the emerging trends in the Indian cleaning equipment market.
In PLUS section, Jaydev V Sanghavi (Executive Director of Aarvi Encon Ltd) explained the importance to bridge the engineering skill-gap in India to increase manufacturing capability of the country.


IPF April 2019 had 2 Focus Sections - "Castings & forgings/dies & moulds" and "Fasteners, adhesives & sealants". Usually, conventional welding is a ‘Repair-Oriented’ technique. It is carried out after the dies are damaged or worn out. The first focus section highlighted on a new Japanese cold-welding technique that enables appropriate surface hardening of dies, moulds and tools to increase their service life. As a result of Industry 4.0, which will act as a boon for industries functioning in highly competitive environment, machines will be able to operate without human intervention restricting human role. This will change from operation to supervision and maintenance. Guest writer - AK Anand, Director, The Institute of Indian Foundry - focused on benefits of Industry 4.0 in foundry industry. The lead article of Second Focus explained the new trends in adhesives industry. With car makers opting for lighter materials such as polymer and aluminium (which are not suitable for welding), the demand for high-performance adhesives or bonders is on the rise. Besides, water based adhesives market is also expected to witness an upswing with growing awareness about the environment. 
In addition to these 2 Focus Section, IPF April 2019 also had "Germany" as "Country Focus". Trade partnership between India and Germany is over 500 years old. Today, Germany is India’s largest trading partner in the European Union and ranks 4th in the list of India’s top ten trading partners worldwide. In future, two countries are expected to work closely in areas of trade, education, culture, sustainable development, etc for mutually beneficial partnership. In PLUS section, one of the article provided insights on the impact of technologies on the lives of the next generation of women.

Since industrial gears & bearing are vital components for the functioning of industrial equipment and products, the excellent progress of several other industries has resulted in a surge in the demand for industrial gears. Increasing automation in manufacturing units, Government’s ‘Make in India’ program, and rise in spending on railways and infrastructure is boosting demand for industrial gears & bearing. Similarly, increasing awareness towards energy conservation combined with growing industrial infrastructure is driving the growth of the electric motors industry. The “Gears & Bearings, Motors & Drives” section tracks the impact of electrification and rise in need for automation on the industry. Welding process as a part of a manufacturing supply chain can increase shareholder value by improving value drivers such as revenue growth, operating margin and asset efficiency of the end customer. The lead article in “Welding and Fabrication” section demonstrates advantages provided by welding management software to all stages of the welding process from manufacturing planning to final documentation of the deliverables. The section also features interview of Aniruddha Vilekar, CTO of Ador Welding Ltd. Power generation and transmission & distribution segments are two verticals in the power generation industry, with the latter having a larger market size out of the two. The “Power Equipment” section focused on emerging and upcoming technologies for power generation and distribution.


Hydraulics and pneumatics find numerous numerous industrial applications in machine tools, injection moulders, forklifts, excavators, hauler trucks etc. The pneumatics and hydraulics market is on a steady development and activities in the infrastructure sector, farm equipment and industrial equipment can be cited as major reasons. The "Hydraulics & Pneumatics" section in IPF Feb 2019 explained how adoption of electronic and proportional controls in the equipment and machineries is having an impact on the industry. India's economic growth is attracting many MNCs to set up their production bases in the country to take advantage of its cost-competitiveness. At the same time, companies - Indian as well as global - are opting for modern technologies in their production unit and warehouses. In line with this trend, use of automation and robotics is also growing rapidly in material handling equipment industry. The "Second Focus Section" tracked the evolving market of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and its growth drivers. Lubricants are used to reduce friction between the surfaces. Good lubricants possess the various characteristics like high boiling point, low freezing point, high resistance to oxidation, corrosion prevention, high viscosity index, thermal stability, hydraulic stability, and demulsibility. In its "Third Focus Section", IPF elaborated on effect of rise in auto sales, rapid industrialisation and shifting of the production hubs to India on the consumption of lubricants in India.

With India aiming to increase its manufacturing industry’s contribution to the country’s GDP to 25 per cent within a few years from now, machine tool industry is expected to play a prominent role. The current market size of Indian machine tool industry is around $ 2.3 billion (Rs 14,692 crores), of which domestic production accounts for around 50 per cent of total consumption. Government of India’s policy initiatives have paved way for Indian machine tool industry to move further on the growth path and IMTEX 2019 & Tooltech 2019 will be a significant opportunity for the manufacturing industry to make itself at par with global leaders. IMTEX this time is significant as the exhibition which began in 1969 will cross a milestone of 50 years. IPF brought out a Special Focus edition on IMTEX 2019 in Jan 2019 with a host industry leaders expressing their views on various aspects of machine tools and accessories industry. On the occasion of CII-DIPP National Forum 2018, IPF interviewed Dr Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.


Automation and robotics are becoming an indispensable part of the modern production line and are re-shaping the landscape of Indian manufacturing sector. The industrial automation industry in India projected to grow at a CAGR of 10-12 per cent during 2015-2020 and is expected to touch $3.49 billion by 2020. Automation systems with innovative features are being set up in all the major industries like automotive, chemicals and mining. IPF Dec 2018 focused on role played by “automation and robotics” in making manufacturing processes more efficient and productive in India. The second Focus Section highlighted tracked the demand trend for “Test and measurement (T&M) equipment” with increasing usage of electronics (across industries) and stringent standards for quality, safety, and environmental. Depending on end-user requirements, T&M equipment use can vary from simple to complex automated devices. Dec 2018 also has “Delhi-NCR Region Special” showcasing the advantages offered by the region to manufacturers. The Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) are promptly visible as a global economic hub and are now one of the rapidly expanding economic regions in India. Apart from facilitating plethora of economic advantage and employment opportunities for the rural and urban sector, the NCR has also witnessed rapid expansion of specialised industrial clusters. 



India is emerging as a key market for material handling equipment (MHE) with a spurt in the number of warehouses and container freight stations. This will, in turn, boost the demand for MHE like forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers and reach trucks. Increasing penetration of advanced technologies, such as RFID, IoT, and voice picking, are expected to give a boost to the material handling equipment market. IPF's Nov 2018 edition tracked the performance of the “Material Handling Equipment” industry. The second Focus Section highlighted trends in “Mechanical Power Transmission & Fluid Power”. As India looks to meet its energy demand on its own, which is expected to reach 15,820 TWh by 2040, renewable energy is set to play an important role. By 2030, renewable sources are expected to help meet 40 per cent of India’s power needs. New investments in clean energy in the country reached $ 11 billion in 2017. IPF Nov 2018 highlighted the importance of “Renewable Energy” and new opportunities that it offers to the suppliers. The fourth Focus Section discussed growth drivers & challenges facing the “Packaging, Printing & Labelling” industry and also the scope of “3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)” in the manufacturing sector.



Rising air pollution is causing health issues among human being and other living animals. It is also responsible for damaging environment. Particulate matter is one of the most important aspects of air pollution. As per a recent WHO report, India had 14 out of world's 20 most polluted cities in terms of PM2.5 levels in 2016. The report also highlighted that of the 3.8 million deaths caused by household air pollution globally, the Southeast Asia region accounts for 1.5 million or 40 per cent deaths, and of the 4.2 million global deaths due to ambient air pollution. The "Pollution Control Equipment" section explains applications, advantages and disadvantages of major equipment used for controlling particulate matter to mitigate the problem of air pollution. Increasing infrastructure spending and growing automobile demand are expected to propel the plastics machinery market in India. Within plastic manufacturing machinery, injection molding machines are and will be in much higher demand due to its versatility & utility to mould and manufacture a variety of parts & components for various applications & practically every segment of the industry. Currently, the overall demand for plastic injection molding machines is more for moulding components & parts in industries such as automobile, packaging, construction, etc. "Plastics machinery" section focused on the technological trends in the industry.


With “Special Sections” on Pumps & Valves; Chemical, Food & Pharma Equipment; and Coatings, the IPF Sept 2018 focused on latest trends in the three major industry segments in India. The pumps and valves – which are widely used in the process industry and other end-use sectors such as automation for discrete manufacturing and pumps for agricultural use – play a critical role in keeping the economy running. “Pumps & Vlaves” section discusses how Indian manufacturers are capitalising on the growth in the industry, which is estimated to be of Rs 17,500 crore and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 7 to 10 per cent over the next few years. According to the 12th Five Year Plan, the Government of India allocated a budget of approximately $ 167 million for the development of the process plant equipment market in the country. The focus section on “Chemical, Food & Pharma Equipment” highlights trends in user-industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food processing and their impact on process plant equipment sector. With a low per capita paint consumption of 4 kgs, India offers huge growth opportunity for paints (decorative as well as industrial) industry as the per capita paint consumption is bound to increase with economic development and modernisation. "Paints & Varnishes" section track changes in Indian coating industry as it is set to see 11 per cent CAGR over 2016-2021, following growth of India’s automotive sector, developing residential construction segment, and strong spending on infrastructure throughout the country.

The August 2018 edition of IPF focused on 3 industry segments of Electrical & Electronics; Batteries & UPS Systems; and Corrosion Protection. Sharp rise in demand in Q3 & Q4 and stabilised GST helped Indian electrical and electronics (E&E) industry register a record performance in 2017-18. However, rising imports and global slowdown could play a spoilsport to this party. First, Focus Section discusses solutions to some of these lingering issues and highlights new opportunity areas for the Indian manufacturers of electrical and electronics products. The exponentially growing demand for electric power, recurrent power cuts and supply of low quality power in India have led to a rapid expansion of UPS market over the last few years. UPS systems also contribute a significant part of the Indian battery industry segment which is estimated at Rs 13 billion for FY’2014. Focus Section on “Batteries & UPS” tracks the developments in these two critical segments. It is estimated that on an average corrosion eats into about 5 per cent of a country’s GDP – having a negative effect on the economy’s exchequer, affecting growth and sustainability. IPF August 2018 highlights the importance of corrosion protection and deliberates on various methods to mitigate corrosion.

India is emerging as one of the fastest growing material handling equipment markets globally
with pick-up in industrial activity and favourable government policies. In one of the focus
sections, the IPF July 2018 edition tracked the developments in “Material Handling Equipment”
along with trends in Logistics & Warehousing. This section highlighted how warehousing sector
is creating new growth avenues and digitalization is helping logistics companies provide
integrated solutions. The second focus section on “Construction, Earthmoving & Mining
Equipment” showed how buzzing construction sector is driving demand for concrete batching
plants and new technological developments in hydraulic excavators. In this section, industry
experts Sandeep Singh (MD, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery); and Dimitrov Krishnan (VP
and Head of Volvo Construction Equipment India) discussed the trends and opportunities in the
sector. The IPF-PLUS section carried interviews of industry stalwarts like Peter Herweck (EVP
Industry Business, Schneider Electric Automation GmbH), Amit Bhingurde (COO, TAL
Manufacturing Solutions Ltd); and Jürgen von Hollen (President, Universal Robots A/S).

The IPF June 2018 edition focuses on three key sectors of the Indian industry - “Machine & Cutting Tools”, “Auto Components & Accessories” and “Aerospace & Avionics”. In "Machine Tools" section tracks trends in grinding techology, cutting tools, CNC, automation, etc. The “Auto Components" section explains impact of the current disruptions in the auto sector such as policy changes, introduction of EVs and pollution norms on auto component industry. The "Aerospace" section explores how companies are looking to develop technologies with a wide appeal, or reuse existing technologies in new application sectors to reduce development costs and time-to-market. Industry veteran Surendra Vaidya, EVP & Business Head, Godrej Aerospace, discusses effect of Make in India initiative on aerospace manufacturing industry and opportunities for Indian engineering companies. The IPF PLUS sections in its usual structure will share multiple technology updates, industry news briefs, a buyers profile on ' Hindustan Aeronautics', tenders and trade fairs list.

The May edition of IPF brings four 'Focus' topics, IPF PLUS section and the concluding tidbits - trade fair, tenders, and buyline. The first focus - 'Boilers, Furnaces & Heat Exchangers' consists of articles on the efficiency of boilers through automation, Combi boiler and saving energy in furnace operation. Interactions with HRS Process Systems and Combustion Concepts Pvt Ltd are also covered. The second focus takes the readers through 'Industrial Safety Equipment' with articles on mining safety, security seals, and fire detection devices. The other focus takes on the Industrial Cleaning sector through market updates and article on cleaning precautions. The last focus goes through the industrial setup in the state of Maharashtra with an industry update on Maharashtra refinery, a case study of ABB and interactions with MACCIA, Leadec India, and Schmersal India. IPF introduces personality of the month section from this edition giving a sneak peak on philosophies and experiences of industry leaders. Apart from this, PLUS section of May has interviews with Siemens, EPCOS India, Signals & Systems India, SOCOMEC Innovative Power Solutions and articles on robotics and patents. This section ends with a couple of case studies and news features. With this complete bunch of update, IPF looks forward to sharing more industrial content in the next edition.

The April edition of IPF after the financial year end nitty gritty brings forth an interesting read on topics like Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants and Castings & Forgings/Dies & Moulds. The edition also concentrates on the Indo-German ventures along with IPF PLUS section sharing technological information through articles like 3D Printing: Adding a new dimension; Predicting the future of Industry 4.0; Biomaterials for versatile applications; Copyrights: Protecting creativity, etc. This section also includes latest news features on Omron Automation, Gemini Power Hydraulics, Air purifiers market, Solar Energy Market and event coverage on Diemould India 2018 and Elecrama. The next issue also promises to have industry updates at its best. 

The 2018 Union Budget of India was presented almost a month ago. The March edition showcases what's in store for SMEs and the effect in general. The first focus topic 'Gears & Bearings, Motors & Drives' is covered through an article on the current market scenarios, a case study on motor drive and products from the segment. 'Power Equipment Industry' is the second topic and provides the readers a look at power transmission through an article and industry updates on the equipment industry for power. Elecrama is one of the most sought-after exhibitions in India and the third focus covers the same with technology updates and multiple interactions with exhibitors as well as non-exhibitors. IPF PLUS for the March edition has a couple of articles on robotics, case-studies, interactions with ExxonMobil Lubricants and Teknoseal Engineering Solution. The issue wraps with event reports on 5th Equipment India Annual Awards, Hannover Messe Preview and IMTEX Forming 2018 along with the regulars like buyline(Gail India), tenders, trade fairs & conferences list.

The second edition of the year 2018 i.e. February edition, has attempted to share industrial know-how on topics like Hydraulics & pneumatics, welding & fabrication as well as oil, lubricants & filters. The first focus topic 'hydraulics & pneumatics' has been explored using the article "Fluid power industry: Aiding ‘smart’ growth" and industry interactions with Fluid Power Society of India, Neumatica Technologies. Under 'welding & fabrication' the February edition enquires about electric vehicles to find out whether it will lead to job losses in forging industry. A sneak peek in global welding consumables market is also covered under this focus topic. Readers will be updated on 'oil, lubricants & filters' via the article "Indian lubricants industry: Heading for a smooth sail" along with relevant technology update. The IPF PLUS section of February brings an interesting bunch of information on robotics, global metals market, improving AC efficiency, case-studies from Godrej and Endurance Technologies. The section wraps up the edition with latest industrial news briefs, tenders, and buyline.

IPF wishes all its readers a flourishing new year. The first edition of 2018 focusses on Plastic Industry and Machine Tools sector. The 'Plastic Industry' section explains how novel technologies and rise in usage of polymers in new areas of applications are likely to spur the growth of plastic manufacturing sector. It also covers multiple interactions of IPF with the respective industry players. The second section 'Machine Tools' will make the readers aware that manufacturers are now diversifying their manufacturing solutions to tap emerging sectors such as aerospace, defence, railways, infrastructure equipment, etc. A couple of case studies along with interviews are also included for more exposure to the readers. A special focus on IMTEX Forming 2018 is also included in the January edition. The IPF PLUS like all editions in January too covers latest topics from SME/MSME sector.

With 2017 bidding goodbye, the concluding IPF edition for this year wraps around topics like Test & Measuring Instruments, Automation & Robotics and Indo-German Business. The December edition touches the Test & Measurement topic explaining how the market is increasingly adopting a software-defined approach towards instrumentation, which allows expeditious upgradation of solutions as per changing network and technology requirements. The second topic of Automation & Robotics covers how industrial robotics provides assistance in completion of sophisticated tasks that demand superior accuracy and precision during their manufacturing processes. The last focus concentrates on Indo-German business ventures and how German engineering technology is powering India’s growth story, making this cooperation move up and ahead on the right track. Apart from these an additional focus on Delhi-NCR circle is also included covering interactions with multple business players in the region. IPF PLUS comprises of interactions with Dow Chemical Company and International Copper Association alongwith multiple updates on latest technological know-how. IPF wishes its readers Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year hoping the MSME/SME sector would take comprehensive leap in the coming year.

The IPF November edition attempts to enlighten its readers on topics like Plastics & Rubber Industries; Packaging & Printing Machinery; and Mechanical/Fluid Power Transmission. It also covers a special report on IPF Roundtable - 'Compliance of GST w.r.t. SMEs'. For topic - 'Plastics & Rubber Industries' the edition taps on to automotive plastics, elastomers, 3D printed thermoplastic tools and interviews with associations like PPMAI and AIRIA. For topic - 'Packaging & Printing Machinery' articles on packaging sector, printing industry, export packaging and interactions with Cosmo Films, Parle global technologies, IPAMA, DFTA technology center are covered. For topic - 'Mechanical/Fluid Power' the current situation of fluid power market, interview with Walvoil Fuild Power India and article on hydraulics in general has been published. The IPF PLUS sections in its usual structure will share multiple technology updates, industry news briefs, a buyers profile on 'Indian Ordinance Factories', tenders and trade fairs list. The November edition thus provides information which is a must read for SME industry players and aficionados alike.

The October issue of IPF provides an exposure on following Focus topics: Pollution control equipment; Surface treatment & corrosion protection products; and Alternate energy sources. The pollution control market in India majorly deals with adulterated air and water cleaning components and systems. The edition covers air emission control equipment market report; a wastewater treatment article emphasizing the concept of reuse and recycle; alongwith an interaction of IPF with a pollution control equipment company offering ground information. The corrosion protection product market has witnessed growing demand in recent years due to increased activity in the shipbuilding, industrial as well as infrastructure sectors. Thus the October issue articles on 'how to handle corrosion proactively' and 'prevention through humidity control' provides information on tackling corrosion. The total installed capacity of power stations in India stood at 330,260.53 Megawatt (MW) as on May, 2017. The Indian power sector is thus undergoing a significant change. The alternate energy section covers 'rising solar module prices' concerns and detection of solar plant problems. Apart from this the IPF PLUS presents interactions of IPF with Honeywell Automation, A.T.E. Group and Robert Bosch Engineering. It also provides information on nanomaterials, PPE industry and computer-aided engineering. From this edition onwards, the readers will witness the overall design change in IPF, offering a friendly look.

The featured topics covered in the September edition includes Power Equipment Industry and Batteries-UPS Systems. India's target of 'Installed Power Generation Capacity' by 2022 is 6.4 Lacs MW where 43 per cent is expected to be renewable and the rest 57 per cent conventional. This creates multiple opportunities for the power equipment industry. The September edition explores the Indian electrical equipment industry and shares the interaction of IPF with Director General, IEEMA. Battery market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5 per cent over the period 2014-2019 and inverters market at an appreciable CAGR of 9.4 per cent. For the second focus topic, the edition takes the readers through the Indian lead acid battery market, portable UPS systems in India and interactions with MD, Gravita India as well as Director of Best Power Equipments Pvt Ltd. The IPF PLUS of september comprises of virtual reality for automakers, primo system case study, techno management, alongwith the regulars like industrial news briefs, policies sphere, buyline, tender, trade fairs & conferences. The edition thus packs in the comprehensive range of information for an intriguing tech read.

The August edition of IPF covers one of the core and basic industrial sectors in India, which are Pumps/Valves industry and Chemical/Food process equipment industry. The pumps and valves industry in India mostly caters to agriculture, building services, water & waste-water management, oil-gas sector and power generation. This edition gives an overview of the industry and taps hydraulics, motors-drive systems in water industry and various product profiles relevant to this FOCUS topic. Whereas, for Chemical/Food process equipment industry, articles based on pharmaceutical sieving machines, foam control process and food industry security measures has been included, along-with experienced industry professionals interactions. Apart from FOCUS, articles on Industry 4.0, air-cooling industry, GST, industry news, tenders, etc. are also shared with our readers in IPF PLUS segment.

This July, along with the Indian economic state getting reformed by GST, the other major transformation taking place is in the structure of the IPF July Edition. Apart from the portrayal of 'Special Section' as 'FOCUS' and the introduction of IPF Plus encapsulating the Industry 4.0, Industrial News Briefs, Government Policies Sphere, buyline, tender etc., there has been format changes made, in the content and indexes for reader's convenience. Another important development is the 'Editor's Note' thereby introducing a virtual vis-a-vis amid the reader and IPF editor. This issue's FOCUS topics are Construction-Earthmoving/Mining Equipment and Material Handling Equipments. This edition covers articles, interviews, features, revolving around Material Handling sector(including Logistics & Warehousing) and 7-8 per cent of GDP holder Heavy Equipment industry. There is also a special coverage of the INTEC 2017 exhibition held in Coimbatore of which IPF was also a part as an exhibitor. Thus the July edition holds a lot to share and will prove to be an amalgamation of Implementation, Progression, and Facilitation. 

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Industrial Products Finder was visualised and conceived as an industrial new-products-news monthly by R. V. Pandit, and was launched as such in October 1972. Right from the first issue, more than 43 years ago, the magazine contained unique features. It showcased exactly what the name of the magazine proclaimed: Industrial Products Finder. It carries only advertisements on industrial products, which is awaited news in industry circles.

Industrial Products Finder (IPF) is a pioneer industrial journal in India, launched in October 1972, from Mumbai. It gives industrial manufacturers and exclusive dealers/importers of industrial products a forum to display their ware, in a medium that was to be made regularly available to the users of these products.

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