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The Machinist
“INDIA DOESN'T NEED ARTIFICIAL PUSH FOR EVs”
He is the most passionate ministers of the current Modi regime. He is responsible for India’s dream run to achive 40 km per day road infrastructure and also connecting India through his ambitious national waterways plan. For him, now, e-mobility is the future. In an exclusive interview Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, Government of India talks about range of issues – from charging infrastructure to government’s assistance at various stages— that will take India’s e-mobility dream to a next level. While speaking with Rahul Kamat, he urge India’s automakers to ensure maximum recovery of plastics and other composites materials on scrapping of vehicles
7 min |
December 2021
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Managing The Human Resource
An interview with FirstMeridian Business Services about efficient resource management in manufacturing in a post-pandemic era
4 min |
August 2021
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FACTORY AUTOMATION IS EXPECTED TO GROW TO $4.43 BN BY 2023
In an interview, Parminder Singh, Head of Design & Manufacturing - India & SAARC at Autodesk talks about how companies are adapting and overcoming the challenges posed by technology in a during/post-COVID world and expected growth in industrial automation in India
7 min |
August 2021
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ACCELERATED DIGITISATION IN PROCUREMENT
Following significant technological advances, digitalisation is an emerging front and centre in today’s hypercompetitive and intertwined global network, with many firms employing it to enhance connectivity and efficiency across their supply chains. Naman Shah, Founder & CEO, NowPurchase, looks at how technology is driving industrial procurement
5 min |
August 2021
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A NEW-AGE MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPE
The digital thread refers to the communication framework that allows a connected data flow and integrated view of the asset’s data throughout its lifecycle across traditionally siloed functional perspectives. The digital thread concept raises the bar for delivering “the right information to the right place at the right time.”
4 min |
August 2021
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RETHINKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MODERN BUILDINGS
A overview of how energy efficiency can meet the needs of India’s growing energy needs in the years to come
5 min |
August 2021
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CNC MACHINES IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
A brief overview of how CNC machining is used in electronics manufacturing
4 min |
August 2021
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MANUFACTURING 4.0 IN THE NEW NORMAL
Our four esteemed panellists share insight on how to be ready for the new era in Indian manufacturing
10 min |
August 2021
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THE ROBOT WITH HUMAN-LIKE VISION
CynLr is a robotics research start-up that is combining a form of machine learning called reinforced learning and machine vision to create a visual object intelligence platform
6 min |
August 2021
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TRANSFORMING THE FACE OF MOBILITY
MTAP Technologies was established in 2014 with a singular objective: to transform the mobility and transportation domain through technology. We caught up with Srinivas Chitturi, CEO and Founder of the company- here is his invaluable insight into the sector.
9 min |
August 2021
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“WE PROVIDE SEAMLESS DATA INTEGRATION”
Umesh Pai, Managing Director, EPLAN Software & Services Pvt Ltd, speaks about how the company is addressing the requirements of digitalisation, standardisation and automation
4 min |
August 2021
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Top-Notch Machining Solutions!
With its foundations going back to 1938, Kennametal has a history of providing one-stop solutions to its customers. Here is an overview of the company.
6 min |
July 2021
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The Warehouses Of The Future
Supply chain managers are already dealing with a myriad of technology and market changes as they implement modular, automated solutions to increase productivity and throughput in their warehouses. The pace of change has never been as fast as it is today, and those changes will ultimately influence the warehouse of the future
5 min |
July 2021
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NEXT GENERATION TUBE LASER CUTTING MACHINE
LVD Company NV has introduced the TL 8525 to its line of tube laser cutting machines. The new generation tube laser, designed from the ground up, comes equipped with several high-performance features to optimise tube cutting for even the most complex of applications. With a large 8500 mm infeed length, the TL 8525 can process tubes up to 250 mm round or square. Standard machine features include a 45-degree 3D tilt-axis cutting head for bevelling, 6-position front loader, and a wide X-axis cutting head range of 1190 mm to maximize material usage. A substantial 400 mm Z-axis permits the cutting of larger profiles.
2 min |
July 2021
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THE NEEDS OF THE INDIAN MACHINE TOOL CUSTOMER
According to a recent report from market research company Technavio, the Indian machine tool market will grow by $1.9 billion between 2020 and 2024 – representing a CAGR of 13 per cent. India hosts many small, medium, and large users of CNC technology, in particular machine tool OEMs, and the country’s SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) scene is particularly vibrant. Of course, Indian machine tool builders have needs that are specific to the Indian market. Many are focused on cost, but Indian machine tool manufacturers also need a technological edge.
1 min |
July 2021
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RECONFIGURE AND REDESIGN
It is hard to understate the importance of supply chain efficiency for large and growing economies, particularly India. An efficient and sustainable supply chain management system is one of the key factors for economic growth. An effective supply chain directly translates into competitiveness across economic sectors through lowered input costs. The Machinist takes a closer look…
8 min |
July 2021
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LIQUID ENGINEERING AT WORK
A brief look at extended life coolants and why they are an engine’s best friend
4 min |
July 2021
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SUPPLY CHAIN 4.0
A look at how Industry 4.0 concepts are being used to transform supply chain management in the 21st century
5 min |
July 2021
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SPINNING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Delving into the world of textiles manufacturing with Indo Count Industries Ltd (ICIL), one of India’s leading home textiles manufacturers, that has weathered traditional challenges faced by the sector and emerged as one of the largest exporters. Let’s hear it out from Kailash Lalpuria, Executive Director & CEO in an exclusive interview with Kruti Bharadva.
10+ min |
July 2021
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LONG LIVE TOOLING
ISCAR, an innovative tooling solutions provider, shares insight on live tooling and its applications
5 min |
July 2021
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FROM FARM TO TABLE
An insightful interview with Thirukumaran Nagarajan, CEO and Co-founder, Ninjacart as he delves into the intricate world of food supply chain management.
10 min |
July 2021
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Printing The Way Through Innovation
The Erofio Group recently 3D printed its first mold core using a GE Additive Concept Laser M Line system. The Machinist takes a closer look at this successful trial
3 min |
June 2021
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Machining Threads – The ‘Do's & Don'ts's!
When it comes to machining threads, that little bit of extra expertise always comes in handy – here is a brief look at the five questions you should ask yourself when undertaking this complex piece of machining
6 min |
June 2021
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STEELBIRD FLIES HIGHER
In an interview, Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director, Steelbird Hi-tech India talks about why his company’s products meet the most stringent safety standards and what’s new in the auto-ancillary sector
5 min |
June 2021
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PROCUREMENT PATTERNS – A BEHAVIOURAL STUDY
A key finding from a research involving a study of the purchasing performance factors in EPC firms found that the ‘buying personality’ of the professionals in charge of the purchasing function, had a significant bearing on the operational efficiency and success of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms.
4 min |
June 2021
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JOSEPH F ENGELBERGER – THE FATHER OF ROBOTICS
Conceived from a design for a mechanical arm patented in 1954 (granted in 1961) by American inventor George Devol, the Unimate (very first industrial robot)was developed because of the foresight and business acumen of Joseph Engelberger - the Father of Robotics
2 min |
June 2021
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FLIP SIDE OF THE COIN
The industry 4.0 revolution has brought about unprecedented levels of efficiency in manufacturing. But it also comes with its own set of challenges, the biggest one being cybersecurity and the protection of data
9 min |
June 2021
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FIXING WHAT ISN'T BROKEN
Rolf Olofsson, Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal cutting tools, explains why NOW is the time for machine shops to embrace a new generation tooling solution to tackle steel ISO P turning challenges and make their production more efficient and productive.
5 min |
June 2021
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EXXONMOBIL IS PRESENTING PARTNER FOR ET PROMISING PLANTS
The ET Promising Plants – a first of its kind initiative to recognise and felicitate the best, innovative and state-of-the-art plants and manufacturing facilities in India, join hands with ExxonMobil as Presenting Partner
2 min |
June 2021
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ACCELERATING MANUFACTURING – A DESIGN PERSPECTIVE
An in-depth look at how both machining and 3D printing can be employed in harmony to give you the best metal part
5 min |