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The Machinist
FROM STRATEGY TO EXECUTION: LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS AND A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MANUFACTURING VISIONARY
What fuels the minds behind India's industrial progress? In a rare leadership panel, three visionary manufacturers share their personal routines, leadership philosophies, and strategic decisions that define their everyday lives and shape the nation's manufacturing future.
4 min |
August 2025
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MANUFACTURING A SMARTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
In a world where sustainability demands intelligence, the panel brought together manufacturing changemakers to explore how data, automation, and purpose-driven leadership are reshaping Indian manufacturing into a smarter, more sustainable force for the future.
5 min |
August 2025
The Machinist
FACTORY 4.0 TO 5.0: FROM AUTOMATION TO AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE
The panel on navigating the transition from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 brought together a diverse group of thought leaders and practitioners, each highlighting opportunities, misconceptions, and actionable strategies for Indian manufacturers.
6 min |
August 2025
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BEYOND MACHINES: INTEGRATING HUMAN-MACHINE SYNERGY IN A CONSCIOUS FACTORY
In the era of Industry 4.0, manufacturing is evolving towards intelligent collaboration, combining human insight with machine intelligence. Central to this shift is the conscious factory, which emphasises harmony over replacement. A recent panel discussion featured industry leaders exploring the connections between cognition, emotion, and computation in this new landscape.
3 min |
August 2025
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ENERGISING THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
As India moves rapidly towards achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, Devansh Jain, Executive Director of INOXGFL Group, discusses in an interview with Nisha Shukla how the conglomerate is uniquely positioned to lead this transition through innovation, integration, and industrial self-reliance.
4 min |
August 2025
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UNITED GRINDING GROUP AND GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS BECOME UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS
The strategic acquisition, previously announced, is now complete.
2 min |
August 2025
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REBUILDING INDIAN MANUFACTURING
From steam hammers to AI systems, the Bharat Forge chairman reflects on five decades of transformation, technology, and the urgency of India's manufacturing moment.
4 min |
August 2025
The Machinist
BLEND COLOURS HONOURED FOR INNOVATION IN PLASTIC RECYCLING
At a time when sustainability is redefining manufacturing, a Hyderabad-based company is acknowledged for its contribution to circular solutions.
1 min |
August 2025
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MOBILITY WITHOUT BARRIERS
Continental, BMTC, IIT Delhi & RLF Expand 'OnBoard' for the Visually Impaired in Bengaluru
2 min |
August 2025
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THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: DELTA'S ROLE IN SHAPING A COLLABORATIVE FUTURE
As the industrial landscape shifts from automation to collaboration, Dr. Sanjeev Srivastava, Head Industrial Automation Business Group, Delta Electronics India, is leading the charge for Industry 5.0 in India—where human insight, intelligent machines, and sustainability converge to redefine the future of manufacturing.
3 min |
August 2025
The Machinist
DIGITAL THREADS & INVISIBLE HANDS: HOW SEAMLESS SYSTEMS POWER SMARTER DECISIONS
In today's fast-evolving manufacturing landscape, digital threads are quietly transforming how products are conceived, built, and delivered. At a recent panel discussion, industry leaders explored how seamless systems are powering intelligent, responsive, and future-ready decision-making.
6 min |
August 2025
The Machinist
ELIOR GROUP PARTNERS WITH IBM TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH AGENTIC AI
In a bold step toward intelligent transformation, Elior Group collaborates with IBM France to build a scalable Agentic AI & Data Factory for smarter operations.
2 min |
August 2025
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RELIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR EVOLVING INDUSTRIAL NEEDS
LAPP India advances industrial reliability with precision-engineered cable glands designed to deliver safety, durability, and performance across demanding and everyday application environments.
1 min |
July 2025
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MAJORITY OF BRITONS UNSURE HOW TO RECYCLE PACKAGING
A new report highlights the confusion UK consumers face over recycling packaging, even as the country's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme aims to simplify the process.
3 min |
July 2025
The Machinist
THE FUTURE OF SMALL-LOAD AUTOMATION
Continental's NXS 300 brings touchless, cost-efficient automation to small load handling— no infrastructure changes, just seamless AMR integration.
1 min |
July 2025
The Machinist
WAREHOUSES THAT WORK SMARTER
As automation takes centre stage, warehouse design must evolve—taller, stronger, and smarter spaces to support tomorrow's operations.
2 min |
July 2025
The Machinist
SMART, SEAMLESS, SUSTAINABLE: REDEFINING MANUFACTURING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
The third edition of the ET NOW Machinist Tech in Manufacturing Summit 2025 brought together India's top industrial minds to explore how smart technologies, sustainability, and human-machine synergy are transforming manufacturing into a more intelligent, resilient, and future-ready sector.
4 min |
July 2025
The Machinist
INSIDE INDIA'S CELEBRATION OF MANUFACTURING GRIT
The 11th Edition of The Machinist Super Shopfloor Awards was more than an event — it was a heartfelt tribute to the unsung champions driving Indian manufacturing from the ground up
6 min |
July 2025
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ELEKTROBIT, FOXCONN TEAM UP TO LAUNCH AI-POWERED EV PLATFORM
The two global companies are building EV.OS—a smart, AI-centric automotive software platform to simplify EV development and accelerate software-defined mobility.
1 min |
July 2025
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SOLID SOLUTIONS FOR EVOLVING MACHINING NEEDS
ISCAR’s latest advancements in solid carbide endmills respond directly to industry demands for higher precision, performance, and application-specific milling solutions.
6 min |
July 2025
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POWERING A GREENER INDIA
At the forefront of India's green energy revolution, Datta Power Infra, led by MD & CEO, Varchasvi Gagal, is rapidly transforming into a full-spectrum renewable powerhouse, blending innovation, execution, and ambition to power a cleaner, more sustainable tomorrow. In this interview with Nisha Shukla, Gagal shares insights on driving growth, scaling operations, and strengthening energy storage capabilities.
2 min |
July 2025
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UNITED GRINDING COMPLETES GFMS ACQUISITION
The integration of GF Machining Solutions into UNITED GRINDING Group marks a milestone—bringing 3,300 skilled employees and cutting-edge ultra precision technologies under one roof and setting the stage for enhanced innovation and market leadership in high precision machining.
1 min |
July 2025
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INDIA'S MANUFACTURING SET FOR LEAP AMID INFRA, POLICY TAILWINDS
With 95% of manufacturers reporting improved logistics, India's long-promised industrial push may finally be gaining traction where it counts — on the ground.
3 min |
July 2025
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POWERED BY PURPOSE
From a school science project to lighting up remote villages—Gopal Kabra’s journey shows how passion shapes unlikely paths.
5 min |
July 2025
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ENGINEERING LEGACY MEETS SMART CAPITAL
Built on trust, shared values, and quiet ambition, Ace Designers and Kotak Alternate Asset Managers are reimagining how India builds, innovates, and competes globally.
4 min |
July 2025
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IGUS UNVEILS PTFE-FREE PLAIN BEARINGS AMID RISING REGULATORY PRESSURE
igus develops PTFE-free alternatives for its top bearing materials, offering industries a future-proof solution ahead of potential PFAS restrictions.
1 min |
June 2025
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MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS
Facing a 21% revenue decline in 2024, Pilz focuses on customer- centric strategies, workforce growth, and technological advancements to steer through turbulent times.
1 min |
June 2025
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INDIA'S SMBs EMBRACE AI
By 2027, half of India's small and medium-sized businesses are expected to prioritise AI in their IT budgets, reshaping how they work and grow.
3 min |
June 2025
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REVVING UP INDIA'S AUTO MANUFACTURING FUTURE
As India aims to triple its auto component exports by 2030, the country's manufacturing sector must overcome deep-rooted structural hurdles to claim its place in global value chains.
2 min |
June 2025
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AJAX ENGINEERING CROSSES RS. 2,000 CR REVENUE IN FY25
Engineering growth with innovation, resilience, and a sharp focus on customer-centric solutions.
1 min |