Technology
OEM Update Magazine
People at the forefront with Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0 marks a shift from the automation-driven Industry 4.0 to a human-centric, sustainable industrial model. While technologies like automation, IoT, AI, and robotics remain important, the focus of Industry 5.0 is on integrating human creativity, ethics, and well-being into production environments. Introduced by the European Commission in 2021, it aims to align technology with social and ecological values. Countries and organisations are piloting solutions that combine collaborative robotics, digital twins, green energy, and mass personalisation for responsible and inclusive production.
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August 2025
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Sustainability with smart gear and drive technologies
PowerBuild offers energy-efficient power transmission solutions to transform industrial areas. From high-performance geared motors to intelligent VFDs, the company values efficiency and equipment life to support greener manufacturing practices.
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August 2025
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Safeguarding people and machines
Operational efficiency and safety are crucial in industrial settings. The entire lifecycle of a machine, from its initial design to production and daily operation, must be developed with a strong focus on safety. A secure working environment protects employees and boosts their confidence, leading to improved productivity and efficiency. Pilz, an expert in safety solutions, has a comprehensive portfolio to address these issues.
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August 2025
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WHERE ARE YOU ON THE AUTOMATION CURVE?
Automation has gradually become a part of our daily lives, from automatic bill payments to email auto-replies. Everyone at the household level now deploys the rudimentary automation. The concept becomes more complex as we discuss larger businesses that operate in extensive spaces where they manage multiple bills and salary deposits. These businesses must understand what works best for them. Companies should strive to develop adaptive systems that support their workforce while addressing challenges such as workforce shortages, legacy integration, and sustainability goals, all while being mindful of costs.
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August 2025
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Robust, modular robotics and expert training can solve India's manufacturing challenges
India's smart factories are no longer a distant vision; rather, they are here and growing fast. This shift is ignited by smart automation blending robotics, Al/ML, IoT, digital twins, and cloud systems to enhance agility and precision. Anil Kumar, Managing Director of Inovance Technology India, shares, “We are proud to support this transformation by equipping Indian OEMs with world-class automation and motion control solutions.”
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August 2025
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SDTRONICS is adopting automation as per the needs of the hour
Manufacturing operations change in response to increasing demands and evolving needs. Manojit Brahme from SDTRONICS shares that their production line has semi-automated and fully automated processes, depending on the complexity and volume of the product. What has automation done for them? Enhanced throughput, reduced rejection rates and more.
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August 2025
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How HMS Networks is powering the shift to secure, scalable, and smart manufacturing systems
A unified approach to industrial automation With the recent consolidation of Red Lion Controls and N-Tron into a single, powerful HMS identity, customers now benefit from an expanded and integrated product portfolio tailored for the most demanding industrial environments. The union streamlines connectivity from edge to enterprise, whether in discrete manufacturing, process control, or infrastructure applications.
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August 2025
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Smart automation solutions optimise energy consumption
Rahul Vedanabhatla, Business Marketing Manager—Industrial Air Chicago Pneumatic Compressors, India, explores how compressed air systems equipped with intelligent controllers and state-of-the-art technology are reshaping the industry. They offer smart automation solutions for reliability and enhanced productivity.
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August 2025
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Smart 3D laser line profiling
To enhance the inline geometric measurement of high-variability food packaging, JLS accepted a challenge to improve its offerings. The result was approved by the customer without any modifications while increasing the output.
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August 2025
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Stage set for the latest technology trends in production
The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), the organiser of EMO Hanover 2025, hosted a preview event on July 10 and 11, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main. The event was attended by numerous journalists, companies, exhibitors, and industry representatives in anticipation of EMO Hanover, which will take place from September 22 to 26.
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August 2025
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ROBOTIC UPGRADE FOR THE INDIAN SHOPFLOORS
The Indian shop floor of the future will be a blend of human skill and intelligent automation. Robots and cobots won't replace workers; they'll work alongside them, reducing fatigue, improving precision and productivity. The shift has already begun, and we explore the effects of this shift with industry leaders in robotics in this article.
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August 2025
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Empowering future-ready factories with sustainable automation
How is automation transforming your shop floor operations in terms of productivity, quality, and efficiency?At our new SENSILO plant, we've used the latest automation systems to make our operations faster, smarter, and more efficient.
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August 2025
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DIN-standard enclosures and mass production drive quality and cost efficiency
EAPL has established a strong presence in the in-house manufacturing of standard electronic instruments. As opposed to heavy material instruments, EAPL focuses on designing and developing a range of compact versions that ensure efficient and optimal functioning in process control. Shreedhar Kamat, Chairman and Co-Founder of EAPL Group, outlines their offerings for various industrial sectors as well as their plans for the future in this interview.
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August 2025
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Tailored tribology by MOSIL assists India's high-load machinery
Lubrication requirements evolve with changing market demands. Samwar Mavani, Director at MOSIL Lubricants, explains how the company continuously adapts its portfolio to stay ahead and shares his in-depth insights into the lubrication industry.
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July 2025
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LUBRICANTS SAVING THE DAY!
The role of lubricants has changed significantly; they now serve more than just reducing friction.
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July 2025
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THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF POST-PROCESSING IN AM
Post-processing is an often overlooked step in additive manufacturing (AM) that helps manufacturers transform raw 3D-printed parts into high-quality, end-use components. This article explores its role in bridging AM with industrial applications.
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July 2025
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Meet MOTOMAN NEXT – An adaptive robot
\"Over the past decade, robots and cobots have become deeply integrated into the manufacturing industry,\" shares Ajay Gurjar of Yaskawa India Pvt. Ltd. In response to this evolution, Yaskawa has unveiled a gamechanging innovation MOTOMAN NEXT, an open automation platform designed to redefine industrial productivity.
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July 2025
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Mobil™ powers machine shop excellence with precision, productivity and performance
As India advances its aim of becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, machine shops across the country are becoming critical enablers of industrial transformation.
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July 2025
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Making 3D printing easy, affordable, and available to everyone
3D printing is about speed, personalisation, and creativity, and that's exactly where the future of Indian manufacturing is headed. Recognising this potential, Rahul Chandalia founded WOL3D to make 3D printing accessible to the masses, allowing users to create faster, more easily, and in ways previously unimaginable.
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July 2025
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Empowerment starts with infrastructure, but it flourishes with culture
Regarding women's empowerment in the manufacturing industry, Amit Kapur, Chairman and Managing Director of IOTA Group Co., NICO Nanobubble India Co., and IOTA Water, believes in 'Walking the Talk.' In conversation with Dr Megha Bansal, Chief Skilling Officer at WIMA and Leadership Coach, he shares that to empower women in manufacturing, we need to implement intentional hiring, leadership programs, and cultural transformation; only this will bring about systemic change.
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July 2025
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APPLICATIONS OF COMPRESSED AIR IN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING
The automotive sector uses compressed air for manufacturing, assembly lines and functions at the body shop. On our way to work, we regularly inflate the tyres of the vehicle we drive; this is indeed an application of compressed air. However, it doesn't stop there; it is also used in the making of tyres, seats, and automotive assembly lines, as well as in robotic applications, among other uses. It's adaptability has made it a vital tool for operational safety and efficiency and simplifies production with the use of dependable and effective compressed air equipment.
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July 2025
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Our defence supply chain will thrive only with homegrown, advanced materials
India's defence sector can change its face by focusing on domestic production of advanced materials and building a selfreliant supply chain that ensures consistent, costeffective access to critical components essential for national security.
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July 2025
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PARTS, COMPONENTS AND PROTOTYPING
When customers place an order, businesses must fulfil it despite market volatility and supply chain disruptions.
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July 2025
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MAKING OF THE HEART OF MACHINES
OEM Update recently toured the Pune facility of Motor Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group.
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July 2025
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PMI GUIDEWAYS AND GROUND BALLSCREWS ARE POPULAR CHOICES FOR INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
PMI's advanced linear motion components help manufacturers improve their performance by delivering high precision and strong load capacity.
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July 2025
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Wipro 3D simplifies the move to industrial 3D printing
Aerospace, defence, healthcare, oil and gas, and industrial tooling are witnessing the fastest adoption of metal AM in India. Wipro 3D supports businesses by demonstrating pilot projects, business case modelling, and real-world success stories, helping to simplify decision-making.
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July 2025
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ADVANCED STEELS MEET GFRP
Glass and fibre-reinforced plastics are formed by embedding glass fibres into a polymer matrix. This creates parts that are strong, lightweight, thermally stable, and resistant to corrosion and electrical conductivity. This creates parts that last longer and weigh less, which makes them ideal for use. Partnering with technology providers like voestalpine Böhler Edelstahl can make the selection process even simpler.
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July 2025
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Objectify rethinks prototyping with localised additive manufacturing
Founded in 2013 at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, with a small desktop 3D printing machine, Objectify Technologies has since grown into one of India's leading players in the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry.
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July 2025
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EXOR INDIA COMPOSES X PLATFORM AND CORVINA FOR SMART FACTORY TRANSFORMATION
Exor India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Exor International S.p.A., is a leading provider of digitisation solutions, edge computing technologies, and IoT-driven industrial automation products.
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July 2025
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HOW A HOMEGROWN LUBRICANT BRAND IS POWERING INDIAN INDUSTRY
Molygraph Lubricants is one of India's leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance speciality lubricants and greases, serving a wide range of industrial applications. To gain insights into the company's journey and growth, we spoke with Arati Vora, Director of Research and Development, Quality Control, and Operations at Molygraph Lubricants. With an impressive 38 years of experience in the speciality lubricants industry, she shares important insights into Molygraph's inception, the milestones it has achieved, and how the company has successfully established a distinct reputation within the industry.
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