Read on how Deepak Hota is leading from the front to make a PSU like BEML, an R&D oriented & profit making company. He throws lights on tremendous work that the company has done in the various sectors including defence, mining & construction equipment, railways, etc. 

The other features touch upon the contemporary trends and challenges. The Indian manufacturing industry is emphasizing on Automation & Industry 4.0. Here is a look at how far the industry has progressed and the way forward. Also, know more about the technological prowess that has happened the sector of railways & metros manufacturing. 

IMTEX Forming 2020 is around the corner, read on to know what machines are on display.

In an interesting interview, Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar reveals his take on the changing market conditions and new technologies. Also, know his views on the auto industry which is in the transitional phase currently.  

The year 2019 has been eventful for India. Read about the industry’s take on the year passing by while it hopes for brighter tomorrow. Yet another interesting topic covered in the issue is – Trending Technologies. Learn how the industry is adopting new technologies, what challenges it is facing and the way it is dealing with these challenges. Moreover, know about how the promising sectors in manufacturing – Cutting Tools and Additive Manufacturing. When it comes to ‘way of doing things’, cutting tools and additive manufacturing are exactly opposite to each other. But go hand in hand for getting best results. Read on each of them in this issue.

Nishant Arya, Executive, Director of JBM Group has shown astute foresight and executed well thought-out plan. He is continuously working on electrifying the public transport. Also, he reveals his future plans on sustainability and green manufacturing. 

The aerospace and defense manufacturing industry is ready to take big leap in the coming future. Learn more about best manufacturing practices, latest technologies that the industry is adopting and much more. 

The 8th Manufacturing Today Conference and Awards was a good mix of knowledge sharing and honouring the winners. The three panel discussions during the day fuelled the thoughts and passion of industry folks and the evening was met with much applause.

Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India and VP, Boeing International, on how the company is firing on several cylinders to meet global demand, and change the skyscape of the aerospace industry.
Our report of Smart Manufacturing Summit held in June is enlightening in terms of the knowledge sharing platform it offered to those who attended.

In this issue, Manufacturing Today helps you understand the implications of the Union Budget and its ramifications on the manufacturing industry.

Anjali Singh, executive chairperson, Anand Group and Gabriel India; and Deepak Chopra, group CEO, Anand Group, on staying relevant in today's automotive business.

Our cover person of the month, Kevin Flynn, president & MD, FCA India, lets out some secrets on what makes the Jeep brand one of the most loved in the world and the fastidious manufacturing processes behind it.

Ashok Ramachandra, CEO, Schindler India, on how elevators and escalators need to stay up to date with new technologies that incorporate safety as a major aspect.
In our feature on Plant & Production, 12 plant heads tell us some of the new innovations and technologies they have introduced in the last one year.

Alain Spohr, MD, Alstom, India & South Asia, reveals some of the novel technologies and projects the company has undertaken in the country.
Our feature on Coolants and Lubricants reveals the lengths vendors are going to educate customers on using the right liquid engineering for their machines.

Sandeep Sinha, Managing Director, Cummins India, has been more sensed than heard.  With his hands full with deadlines what with the 2020 ultimatum of transitioning all vehicles to BS VI approaching, Sinha is working relentlessly to help customers make the move smoothly.

In Aerospace & Defence, we follow how the Indian government has been inviting international aerospace companies to set up manufacturing operations in India. The recently held Aero India show in Bengaluru helped that cause.

The 8th Anniversary Issue puts the spotlight on 50 leading manufacturing companies who have toiled hard to introduce innovations and technology so that they can manufacture faster with better quality.

Our second special is IMTEX 2019, South Asia’s largest exhibition for the machine tools sector. Manufacturing Today speaks to large and well-known machine tool vendors to find out some of the novel displays at the event and what lies in store for the manufacturing companies.


MS Unnikrishnan, MD & CEO, Thermax, tells Manufacturing Today how the company has leapfrogged using apt technology and is one of the most sustainable companies in India.
Supply chain management and Outlook 2019 gives a glimpse into how manufacturing companies can chalk out better and smoother paths for themselves provided the government plays ball.

Manufacturing Today’s December 2018 issue highlights how, in a short span of time, Diego Graffi, CEO & MD, Piaggio Vehicles, has worked out the math to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology and innovation. In addition, we learn that, with time, Indian companies are realising that if they need to be innovative, competitive additive manufacturing can be a great leveraging investment. Besides this, we find out that the Indian cutting tools industry is at an inflection point, with players consciously striving to manufacture advanced products, locally, thereby minimising the import reliance and reducing cost.

Our cover story for November features Dr Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra & Mahindra. The company has developed some of the finest processes in its manufacturing plants and ways M&M has outlined its processes.

Manufacturing Today’s October 2018 issue features an exhaustive report on the 7th Annual Manufacturing Today Conference & Awards, which saw manufacturing professionals from across the country engage in a meaningful dialogue, and celebrated achievements in the manufacturing sector during a grand awards ceremony. 
In addition, we learn how high-speed machining has gained a firm footing in India, with policy support and market expansion inducing technological advances in this arena. Besides this, we find out that aerospace & defence OEMs are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that India stays at the forefront of manufacturing for the world.

Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, has carved his own path to success. At a time when global two-wheeler giants were closing in in terms of numbers, here’s a story of how Bajaj reconsidered his strategy and today is Number 3 in two-wheelers globally. 
The feature on Digital Factories looks at how Indian SMEs are considering technology to move up the value chain

Manufacturing Today’s August 2018 issue features Sudhir Rao, MD, India, Bombardier Transportation, who elaborates on his company’s starring role in infusing a renewed momentum in modern India’s ambitious rail journey. 
In addition, we learn how highly specialised technical centres help vendors display product capabilities so prospective customers can test out their prototypes. Besides this, we discover that industrial bearings are seeing innovations, with plastic and self-lubricating bearings fast making an entry.

The cover story on BMW speaks of how the company has brought in global manufacturing abilities to India to enable them to come up with reliable and top-class vehicles. Our feature on Cutting tools speaks about how cutting tools players are taking advantage of India’s favourable business climate to invest in local manufacturing. The plant visit to Aequs Aerospace in Belagavi was an eye-opener in that it shows how Indian companies can reach out to the global who’s who of the aerospace industry if they put their mind to it.

Manufacturing Today’s June 2018 issue features Suresh KV, country head, ZF India, who believes in taking charge. Post introducing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, his company has seized a sizeable share of the transmissions’ market. In addition, we find out that with improved consumer spend and a regulatory push for stringent controls on emissions, the coolants & lubricants industry in India is witnessing a transformation. Also, our other feature explores how despite being in a sweet spot with demand outpacing supply, key machine tools vendors continue to look for ways to support customers with new technologies and solutions.

The May issue puts the focus on Dr Andreas Lauermann, president & MD, Volkswagen India, who speaks on some of the unique engineering processes the company has in place. In another move, Volkswagen India has put strong safety systems for its cars and its people. The issue also highlights India’s grand aerospace and defence plans that were unfolded at DefExpo in Chennai. More than 160 Indian companies participated and each of them had something new to display. Our feature on Additive Manufacturing, speaks of how Indian companies can leapfrog to making new product designs without shelling out too much.

Manufacturing Today’s April 2018 issue features Christina Ruggiero, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), who promises to hone processes and offer a ready supply of the beverages it makes. We also see how, after experiencing success locally, India’s automotive & ancillary auto components industry is now chasing attractive export markets to further its growth. Another feature explores how today’s robust ERP solutions are essential for manufacturing companies to map and integrate a range of critical processes, and further manage them through Cloud Computing. 

Cover Story – Anant Goenka, MD, Ceat Tyres, has few airs about him. He doesn’t allow his legacy to get in the way of what he knows best — drawing up strategy for the tyre business that he runs with an understated determination. Even though he officially took over as MD in 2012, Goenka says the business held no surprises for him. Learning the ropes of the business was par for the course for Goenka. Quickly mobilising his resources and key people from the organisation, he knew that if Ceat needed to progress in the long run, the company needed to be distinct. He has worked at making the company a known brand and in the Top 3 in tyres.

Feature - Cutting Tools – Drilling & Boring

Change is the only constant. This holds especially true for the cutting tools industry. Change has come in the form of technology, materials and processes arising therefrom. While technological advances are made on the part of cutting tool manufacturers, the quick absorption of the same on the part of tool users has been a constant and heartening feature of this industry. In India too, vendors have been bringing added value for the benefit of their customers. And it is this feature that makes the industry highly competitive, while also helping its user industries remain equally competitive in their own marketplaces. 

Feature - Engineering excellence in automotive

Most of the engineering excellence that one sees in the automotive industry is mainly channelled towards electric vehicles in the present day. Hitherto, most companies preferred to look at better engines, fuel-efficiency and lightweighting. Continuous improvement is challenged by striving to achieve global leadership by benchmarking our quality indices to global standards. This is done by analysing the global best practices and challenging creation of new benchmarks.

With its February 2018 issue, Manufacturing Today celebrates its 7th anniversary. In this special edition, pioneering professionals from leading manufacturing companies divulge their strategic plans for 2018. We also carry an event report on IMTEX FORMING 2018, which was the perfect opportunity for vendors to display innovative metal forming technologies and solutions to customers.

Cover Story

MV Gowtama, CMD, Bharat Electronics Limited, speaks about the nuances of making defence electronics and his plans to reach a turnover of Rs 10,000 crore this year. BEL has made giant strides in R&D and Quality, and the company garners a significant amount of turnover from exports alone.

Outlook 2018

Though manufacturing contributes the largest to the GDP, the industry continues to seek more sops from the government. For instance, making land acquisition easier so that units can expand quickly. However, that said, manufacturing companies are happy that with infrastructure development happening quickly, the introduction of GST should ease logistics woes and make products relatively cheaper to source and sell.

The December 2017 issue of Manufacturing Today features Dr. Andreas Wolf, joint MD, Bosch India, who has discerned correctly the intricacies of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and connected factories. The edition also shows how Indian cutting tool vendors are effectively dealing with the challenge of continuously enhancing business requirements for speed, cost improvements and enhanced productivity. Also, we see how the rule of thumb for high-speed metal machining tooling designs is to maximise space for chip evacuation.

Cover story
Manufacturing Today scans through the journey of Marico and how the company has grown leaps and bounds through careful acquisitions and innovations. Over the years, Marico has reduced its dependence on its core brands and has successfully grown its revenue from other brands, while developing its own in-house procurement excellence model.
 
Cement
A look at how cement manufacturers are bucking the trend and making their own plans to grow revenues.
 
Coolants & Lubricants
With a maturing market and rising demand, coolants & lubricants vendors are keen to explore new products and applications for diverse industry needs.

The October 2017 issue of Manufacturing Today features the 6th Manufacturing Today Conference & Awards, an event that celebrated those who stood apart from the crowd, and shone.  The edition also includes a report on the 6th VDMA Mechanical Engineering Summit, which had interesting discussions on making India a global manufacturing destination. Besides this, we find out how teams in Chennai and Bhubaneswar competed with top-notch presentations at the Aditya Birla Group presents Reinventing the Future Summit.

The September 2017 issue of Manufacturing Today features Vivek Chaand Sehgal, chairman, Motherson Sumi Systems, who has crafted an empire solely through global strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. This edition also highlights how the push for favourable policy and technological capabilities is leading global OEMs to seriously consider India as an aerospace destination. We also find out how the country’s conglomerates are throwing themselves into arms-making, and smaller companies too are joining the fray.

Cover Story
Yoichiro Ueno, president & CEO of Honda Cars India (HCIL) is keen that buyers continue to retain expectations from Honda Cars India about its premium image. The company has been notching up new records in gaining customer confidence. Advanced use of technology and a first-mover advantage in rolling out innovative models has also played a critical role in gaining mindshare among customers. It's not only the design and R&D team that has played to the gallery, but much can also be attributed to its nimble and immaculate manufacturing facilities.

CNC Machines
In the last few years, affordable CNC machines have entered almost every machine shop, and have dramatically increased the quality, and lowered the cost of parts. Today, CNC machines have become an integral part of manufacturing. Rising prices of capital goods is compelling manufacturers to machine more and more components, that cannot be outsourced, in-house.

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Manufacturing Today highlights the latest from the world of technology. It focuses on use of technology for achieving the highest level of operational efficiencies and manufacturing excellence. Manufacturing Today highlights such trends and best practices for the benefit of the industry by talking to the experts, the vendors and the adopters.
Spectrum of industries covered: Automation, automotive, automotive components, aviation, chemicals, coatings, dies & moulds, electronics & electricals, EPC, equipment & components manufacturing, heavy engineering, hydraulics & pneumatics, logistics & supply chain management, machine tools, maintenance & safety, material handling, mechanical engineering, oil & gas, plastics & polymers, power, pumps & valves, rubber, steel, ship building and so on.

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