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The Machinist
INDIGENISATION OF BATTERY MANUFACTURING IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR: BATTERY MANUFACTURERS
Battery manufacturers are voicing the need for developing a robust cell manufacturing ecosystem, new cell chemistries, and technologies to accelerate EV adoption in India
10 min |
June 2023
The Machinist
REVVING UP FOR 'EV'OLUTION
With the adoption of EVs picking up pace in India, manufacturers are facing a myriad of challenges impacting their growth. As they face every new challenge head-on, the manufacturers are constantly devising new strategies to stay buoyant. While these strategies would not be enough, the industry, on the other hand, seeks all-inclusive policy support and a robust indigenous supply chain ecosystem to enable end-to-end localisation of EVs in India
10+ min |
June 2023
The Machinist
IS INDIA SAFELY WIRED?
The cable and wire manufacturing industry in India is currently facing a critical challenge concerning safety in its operations. According to NCRB data, almost 1.1 lakh people have died due to electrocution from 2011 to 2020, which translates to nearly 30 fatalities every day. Recognising the gravity of the situation, prominent companies within the industry are actively transforming their systems to prioritise safety across various aspects, including manufacturing processes, consumer safety, and environmental well-being. These efforts aim to establish India as a secure and fire-safe nation
10+ min |
June 2023
The Machinist
"THE INDIAN MACHINE TOOL MARKET LIKELY TO SEE A THREE-FOLD GROWTH IN NEAR FUTURE"
With India gradually evolving as a new hub for the manufacturing, TK Ramesh, MD of Ace Designers Pvt Ltd, is confident that the Indian machine tool market has immense potential to witness exponential growth in the next 3-5 years. He also outlined key trends, new services, and technologies launched by his company recently and the perks of associating with a one-of-its-kind platform - Festival of Manufacturing
6 min |
June 2023
The Machinist
WIDMAT INTRODUCES DEEP HOLE DRILLING MACHINE
The die and mold industry in India has been experiencing significant and consistent growth over the years. As indicated by researchandmarkets.com, the Indian market alone is expected to grow by more than $1 billion from 2021 to 2025, progressing at a compounded annual growth rate of 9 per cent.
2 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
IGUS EXPANDS ITS IGUBAL FC SERIES WITH A NEW DOUBLE JOINT
In the food industry, machine components have to meet very high hygiene requirements so as not to pose a safety risk. Since 2019, the motion plastics specialist igus has been offering igubal Food Contact (FC), a special spherical bearing system made from high-performance polymers that comply with FDA and EU 10/2011 for direct contact with food.
2 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
"OUR VISION IS TO BECOME A TIER-1 PROVIDER OF E-POWERTRAIN SOLUTIONS AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS"
A look at how Inovance Technology India is bringing its EV experience and engineering know-how to India as the country moves towards wider digitisation and greater environmental sustainability.
3 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
"THERE IS A NEED FOR SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF EVS"
Niranjan Nayak, MD, Delta Electronics India talks about the challenges and requisites to create a robust EV charging infrastructure in India
4 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
OUR TRACTORS ARE MADE BY THE FARMER, FOR THE FARMER"
Over the years, Swaraj, as a brand, has developed some distinct characteristics. Being a part of the agricultural ecosystem in Punjab, the company has cultivated a close bond with farmers and is aware of their needs. In an exclusive interaction, Harish Chavan, CEO - Swaraj Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reveals that the engineers working with Swaraj hail from areas which share a dependence on farming, and thus are well-versed with farmers’ grievances. “If the engineer belongs to a metropolitan city like Mumbai, he would be unaware of their needs,” he says, and this ability to build tractors according to the need has given Swaraj tractors the much-cherished brand value. Edited excerpts:
9 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
"WE ARE AIMING TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN THE NON-AGRICULTURAL SEGMENT"
Ajit Venkataraman, CEO of Finolex Industries Limited, discusses how his pipes and fittings business delivered the most profitable Q3 and the factors contributing to this growth. He also touched upon the new market segments the company is aiming to tap and how they are dealing with volatility in the prices of PVC pipes in an interview with Nisha Shukla.
6 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
"WE HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED 95 PER CENT LOCALISATION OF OUR EVS"
Gaurav Kumar, Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Euler Motors, discloses how his company is aggressively working towards end-to-end localisation of their EVs. He also focuses on the requisites for creating a localised quality EV value chain and their industry-first innovations - battery thermal management systems and liquid-cooled battery system in an interview with Nisha Shukla.
6 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
"WE HAVE SEEN CONSIDERABLE SUCCESS IN SELLING LEATHER-LIKE FABRICS"
With its foray into the Indian market yielding positive results, HTL Group, the leading sofa manufacturer and leather tannery operator, is optimistic about its growth in the country. In an interview, Phua Yong Tat, Co-Founder of HTL Group of Companies, shares his outlook on India as a potential market for furniture manufacturing, innovating new fabric ranges, emerging trends, capacity expansion plans and the impact of Industry 4.0 on furniture manufacturing.
4 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
Biesse Group donates machines to promote skill development in the manufacturing sector
BIESSE, a pioneer in designing and manufacturing machines, has donated a Rover Gold 1232 CNC Machine & CAD/CAM software for advanced training to Hettich Poddar Woodworking Institute (HPWWI), Faridabad.
1 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
Mahzooz sponsors Future Rehabilitation Centre in establishing a multi-sensory facility
EWINGS, the Managing Operator of Mahzooz, UAE’s leading weekly draw with the biggest and most frequent payout, has sponsored Abu-Dhabi-based Future Rehabilitation Centre’s multisensory room, a facility that provides sensory assistance to around 145 children of determination who are part of the centre’s students.
1 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
Ipower Batteries Pvt. Ltd. launches India's first Lithium Magnesium Iron Phosphate batteries
IPOWER BATTERIES PVT. LTD. has recently announced that it has developed India’s first LMFP (Lithium Magnesium Iron Phosphate) batteries for EV industry.
2 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
Tata Elxsi partners with IIT Guwahati to foster EV technologies
TATA ELXSI LTD, a leading global technology services provider for the Automotive and Transportation industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) to jointly work on developing and commercialising state-of-the-art solutions for the electric mobility market.
1 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
MG Motor India launches 4th edition of 'Drive Her Back' initiative
MG MOTOR INDIA, a British automobile brand, has onboarded candidates for the 4th edition of 'Drive Her Back'; an initiative aimed to empower women to re-establish their careers after a break.
1 min |
May 2023
The Machinist
VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS IS A SYMBOL OF A RESURGENT AND ASPIRATIONAL INDIA
Sudhanshu Mani, Creator & Innovator, Vande Bharat Express
3 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
THE FESTIVAL OF MANUFACTURING, LET'S KEEP CELEBRATING!
As we celebrate this festival, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible impact that manufacturing has on our lives. Everything we use, from our phones to our cars, has been made by the skilled hands of engineers, designers, and technicians. Their hard work and dedication allow us to enjoy the comforts and conveniences of modern life.
7 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
LET'S GEAR UP!
Gursaurabh Singh, Founder, Dhruv Vidyut
2 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
ISCAR'S FACE & SHOULDERS MILLS
The world of metalworking is undergoing major changes. Complex machining processes are unimaginable without the utilization of face milling operations. Face milling processes facilitate the preparation of datum surfaces by producing planes and flats and enable improving precision and surface quality parameters. Moreover, the production of many rotating parts is incomplete without face milling. Face milling is the very operation that cannot be undermined.
3 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
WORLD'S FIRST CABLE FOR HANGING APPLICATIONS SUITABLE FOR SEW-EURODRIVE
Machines have to work reliably around the clock in such areas as material handling. Warehouses are getting bigger, and increasing mast heights mean high demands on the cables. To ensure trouble-free operation even in demanding hanging applications, igus has developed the CFSPECIAL.192 hybrid cable. It is the only cable on the market specifically for hanging applications in e-chains, suitable for SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK DDI. A high-tensile aramid support element in the cable jacket allows mast heights five times that of standard cables.
2 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
DIGITAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS BY UNITED GRINDING
In the private sphere, digital assistance and communication systems have become indispensable. In a professional environment, even outside of the office, supporting systems are increasingly gaining equal status. As a machine tool manufacturer, the United Grinding Group offers digital products that not only make work easier for its customers but also save time and money.
2 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
DRIVING TOWARDS A 'GREEN' FUTURE, TOGETHER
Government, Consumers, and Manufacturers Collaborate for EV Adoption in India
5 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
INNOVATION: NEED OF THE HOUR FOR INDIAN MANUFACTURING
Innovation remains a challenge for Indian manufacturing sector. The industry and panellists deliberated on ways and means to further accelerate innovation across manufacturing processes.
7 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
HOW INDUSTRIES CAN ENABLE SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING IN INDIA
The session focused on what is so exciting about sustainable manufacturing and how successful is sustainable manufacturing in the present scenario. Need for a clear and well-defined path for developing a sustainable framework for organisations. The manufacturers should expand their focus from 3Rs i.e reduce, reuse & recycle to - reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, redesign, remanufacturing, repurpose, refurbish, refuse, etc.
3 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
DECARBONISING INDIA'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR
The share of India’s industrial emissions in overall emissions is projected to increase from 28 per cent in 2020 to 35 per cent in 2040. This highlights the need for policy actions that look beyond the incremental process, efficiency gains and aim for deep decarbonisation of industrial energy use. With this session, we get closer to knowing policies, technology innovations and finance solutions to help the sector achieve carbon reduction goals.
3 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
WHY SKILL DEVELOPMENT IS CRUCIAL TO NEW-AGE MANUFACTURING?
The panel discussed skill requirements to cope with the technological trends in the sector. Besides, it also focuses on how the training institutions should up date their curriculum to align it better with the evolving technologies and how can industry transform the manufacturing sector as an aspirational profession.
3 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
VISION 2030: SAMARTH AND SASHAKTA UDYOG BHARAT
The panel deliberated on how a thriving manufacturing sector could potentially be the most critical building block for India’s economic growth in the coming year. It also focussed on how global companies are re-configuring their value chains and sourcing manufacturing footprints.
7 min |
April 2023
The Machinist
"EVERY BLUE-COLLAR WORKER WANTS TO BE TREATED AS MORE THAN A RESOURCE"
In an interaction, Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, CEO, Great Place To Work® India explains why leaders must play a crucial role since they are the key stakeholders to encourage behaviours and help devise practices that will foster a culture of well-being in the organisation
3 min |