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Unlocking machine shop performance with Mobil Solutions
Did you know that 43% of mechanical failures in industrial machinery are due to improper lubrication? That's not all-54% of bearing failures also stem from poor lubrication practices. Imagine how much smoother operations could run by addressing this single issue! In fact, lubrication failures contribute to a staggering roughly 6% of the GDP in repair costs*, equating to over $1 trillion in losses*. In today's fast-paced industrial world, where every second counts and precision is key, companies constantly seek ways to enhance productivity, extend machinery life, and cut operational costs. A critical factor, often overlooked, is lubrication— the unsung hero of industrial efficiency. With machines growing more advanced, the need for specialised lubricants that can withstand extreme conditions is greater than ever.
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September 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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September 2025
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TASA Micro SPM debuts at EMO Hannover with next-generation CNC gear machining solutions
TASA Micro SPM, a global leader in broaching and gear finishing, marks its EMO Hannover debut with cutting-edge CNC gear machining solutions, showcasing precision, innovation, and Industry 4.0 readiness to worldwide manufacturers.
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September 2025
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Garuda Aerospace readies defence drone hub in Chennai
Garuda Aerospace is readying a new defence drone hub in Chennai for deeper R&D and advanced manufacturing practices, while gearing up for an IPO to drive global expansion and exports. In this exclusive interview, Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, shares insights about their manufacturing facility and how they are levelling it up for the global market.
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September 2025
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CLOOS India supports welding innovation across industries
CLOOS INDIA provides comprehensive solutions to their customers, moving beyond simply machines. The goal is to engineer success through customised, integrated systems that help their customers improve efficiency, precision, and product quality. \"Whether it's a small batch application or a large-scale production line, CLOOS INDIA ensures seamless integration, exceptional reliability, and a consistent focus on long-term value creation,\" says Sumon Mitra, COO of CLOOS INDIA.
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September 2025
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Smart edge for industrial cloud systems
Cloud systems are evolving with intelligent edge devices for faster processing, improved security, and agility in industrial environments. Exor delves into the cloud system and how it can give a smart edge in industrial settings.
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September 2025
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TOOLING AND MACHINING FOR THE SKIES
India's aerospace and defence sector is currently experiencing a significant transformation, moving from a primarily import-heavy industry to a major global manufacturing hub. This shift is driven by a confluence of global and domestic factors, positioning India at an inflexion point in its journey. The change is not a question of “if” but “how fast” and “when” this will fully materialise. India has a knack for tooling and machining in the automotive industry. Industry experts discuss how we are passing the mantle to another rising industry, i.e. aerospace.
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September 2025
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New-generation ZEISS PRISMO CMM cuts measurement program time by 74%
In a ZEISS pilot project hosted by Starrag, the new-generation ZEISS PRISMO 7/12/7 fortis equipped with the high-performance package ZEISS CMM Acceleration Mode for Aerospace Applications combines accuracy and productivity in breathtaking style. Benefits include a remarkable 80% reduction in the rotary table axis definition time and superlative interaction with ZEISS CALYPSO software.
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September 2025
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Safran deepens aerospace roots in India
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Jetendra Gavankar, CEO and Country Head for Safran India, discusses the company's significant and ongoing expansion within India's aerospace and defence sectors.
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September 2025
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AIR COMPRESSORS POWERING AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE
Aerospace and defence require assembling cutting-edge components and powering mission-critical defence systems; every component and process must perform flawlessly under pressure. Chicago Pneumatic (CP) understands this reality better than most. Thus, their air compressors are engineered to deliver reliability, efficiency, and innovation.
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September 2025
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SRI India brings the shift from prototyping to full-scale additive manufacturing
Since its founding in 2007, SRT has been a torchbearer for advancing additive manufacturing (AM) in India. SRT has built awareness, infrastructure and promoted adoption of AM across aerospace, healthcare, jewellery, and tooling to shape the ecosystem. In this interview, Nitin Chaudhari from SRT shares the journey of SRT and their vision for positioning India as a global hub for additive manufacturing.
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September 2025
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Dosatron powers sector growth with smart dosing and full lifecycle accountability
Dosatron develops, manufactures, and distributes a unique technology featuring water-powered dosing pumps. These pumps enable continuous and proportional injection and mixing of liquids or soluble concentrates into water. Kaushik Shetty, Sales & Marketing Manager - India, Nepal, & Srilanka at Dosatron, shares how they are aligning production with diverse sector needs, driving innovation through smart technologies, and maintaining the highest standards of production quality.
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September 2025
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Why Digital Twin and Smart Manufacturing are now business imperatives
In an era defined by rapid technological change and market volatility, manufacturers face constant pressure to optimise production, reduce costs and maintain a competitive edge. The promise of Industry 4.0 is no longer a future concept—it is a present-day reality and at its core lies the powerful combination of Digital Twin technology and Smart Manufacturing. For business leaders, these are not just technical upgrades; they are strategic imperatives for building a resilient, efficient and profitable future.
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September 2025
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World first: ESD-certified dress pack for maximum safety in electronics production
igus launches triflex TRE ESD, the world's first ready-to-connect dress pack for industrial robots that is now ESD-certified, including all connection elements. The solution tested by Fraunhofer IPA significantly reduces design effort and increases safety in sensitive production areas such as microelectronics, the semiconductor industry or component production of battery systems. The Complete Triflex ESD system from igus protects electronic components from electrostatic discharge, and customers have been using basic systems successfully for over 15 years. The system can be seen for the first time at automatica 2025 in Munich.
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September 2025
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Manual swivel unit for flexible positioning
Mahr Engineered Solutions has now developed a manual swivel unit for the roughness and contour measuring machines in the MarSurf family. It features a custom-made jaw chuck with individual clamping jaws. The new design increases the accessibility of measuring points, which customers can now quickly and easily reach on their workpieces.
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September 2025
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Gender should be a differentiator, not a handicap in manufacturing
Kanchan Pant is an inspiring business leader who has successfully navigated both manufacturing and technology. As Proprietor & CEO of Sharada Industries, she has played a key role in expanding the company's sheet metal and assembly manufacturing operations across Pune, Jamshedpur, and Lucknow, serving both auto and non-auto OEMs. Under her leadership, Sharada Industries has grown into a trusted name in the ecosystem, while she also contributes to AlgoAnalytics as Director, bringing her manufacturing insights into the technology domain. In her interview with Neelam Pandey Pathak, Kanchan highlighted how women in MSMEs still face barriers due to a lack of infrastructure and workplace sensitisation, yet sees platforms like WIMA as critical to building support networks, skilling opportunities, and inspiring more women to lead in manufacturing.
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September 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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September 2025
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Universal Robots hosts C-Suite Roundtable on i 5.0 in Mumbai
Universal Robots - A Teradyne Robotics Company hosted an exclusive C-suite roundtable in Mumbai, uniting industry leaders to explore Industry 5.0's human-robot collaboration and discuss the multitude of automotive and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
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September 2025
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Marposs presents ML3G: A new standard of reliability and performance in tool setting
MARPOSS, a measurement, inspection and testing solution provider for the production environment, introduces ML3G, a next-generation non-contact laser tool measurement system offering precision, speed, and reliability. It comes with advanced features for dynamic inspections, tool integrity, and enhanced productivity in demanding machining environments.
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September 2025
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Precihole expands process range to meet aerospace and medical demand
Precihole Machine Tools manufactures deep hole drilling and hole finishing solutions. Parag Kulkarni from Precihole Group is a global leader in deep-hole drilling and hole-finishing solutions. In this interview, he shares Precihole's manufacturing philosophy and the journey of innovation, automation, and precision engineering, as well as how they are expanding into various industries.
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September 2025
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Automation is now a necessity to remain competitive
BALLUFF, founded in 1921 in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Germany, has grown into a global leader in industrial automation. For over a century, Balluff has helped shape the future of automation across various sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, and logistics. According to Uday Bhalchandra, Managing Director of Balluff India, with a strong presence in India as a 100% subsidiary, and support from its APAC office and headquarters in Germany, Balluff is well-positioned to deliver its complete competence and capabilities to customers across the country.
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September 2025
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Heavy goods and RE are leading the growth of switchgear and control panels
Balaji Switchgears Private Limited is a leading organisation that has been offering low-voltage switchgear products since 1990. To know more about the latest trends prevalent in the industry, we spoke with Piyush Garg, Managing Director at Balaji Switchgears Pvt. Ltd. With years of experience, he shares the current innovations happening in the electrical segment that support smart manufacturing, and how the MSME segment can adopt modern manufacturing practices.
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August 2025
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Superslides and Apex Dynamics collaborate for precision and performance in motion control
Superslides and Apex Dynamics partner to deliver precise, high-performance motion control solutions. Superslides' linear motion components with Apex Dynamics' advanced gearboxes enhance efficiency, energy savings, and Industry 4.0 readiness across robotics, CNC machinery, automated warehousing, and smart manufacturing.
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August 2025
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Introducing high-performance multifunctional drive - FRENIC Mega G2
The FRENIC-MEGA G2 by Fuji Electric is a high-performance, multifunctional inverter which provides advanced control, exceptional reliability, and energy efficiency.
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August 2025
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A glimpse into a women-led powerhouse in rubber manufacturing
Shriram Rubber Products PVT. LTD was established in 1975 by Shri Subhash Kotasthane. The company currently operates two plants in MIDC Bhosari, a prominent industrial hub in Pune. Notably, all Board Directors are women, consisting of the founder's three daughters. Shriram Rubber Products specialises in manufacturing customised and critical rubber products according to customers' drawings and material specifications. With partnerships with global organisations and over 40% of its production exported, Shriram Rubber is a preferred supplier of critical rubber components.
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August 2025
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Clean transit with women in charge
In a sector as dynamic and transformative as electric mobility, leaders who combine purpose with innovation stand out. One such trailblazer is Arathi, a second-generation entrepreneur whose roots in the automotive sector and passion for sustainability led to the creation of Neuton Auto—a company reimagining India's public transport landscape with indigenous electric buses.
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August 2025
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ZEISS considers automation to be the bedrock of future-proof production
Stepping into a contemporary factory reveals a subtle yet profound transformation. Machines now anticipate issues proactively, rather than awaiting breakdowns. Robots are no longer confined to rote tasks; they adapt and respond to changing conditions. This signifies the evolving landscape of manufacturing, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamental in reshaping production, logistics, and material handling processes.
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August 2025
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Atos ensures hydraulic safety in compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Atos places safety at its core, which is evident in its strict compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC while manufacturing valves. This sets a new benchmark in hydraulic protection through innovation and accident prevention.
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August 2025
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igus expands D1 motor control with certified PROFINET
igus increases the flexibility of its D1 motor control, which designers use for electric linear drives, handling systems and robot axes. It is now possible to integrate the D1 seamlessly and quickly into higher-level control systems from Siemens, Beckhoff, Wago and other manufacturers using Siemens-certified PROFINET - without time-consuming and complicated adaptations. This extended connectivity should significantly increase the performance and efficiency of automation processes.
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August 2025
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Socomec targets smart manufacturing across six key market segments
Socomec, a specialist in low-voltage (LV) power switching, monitoring, and power conversion solutions, is committed to managing energy and protecting people, equipment, and installations. The company caters to six key market segments: Data Centres, Healthcare, Industry, Infrastructure, Commercial Buildings, and Renewable Energy—with data centres leading demand due to their need for uninterrupted power, energy efficiency, and real-time monitoring. Rakesh Razdan, General Manager – Plant Head at Socomec India, highlights the company’s 24/7 expert services designed to ensure reliability and support for end-users’ critical equipment.
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