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B&R reveals the role of robotics, AI, and open automation for Indian manufacturing
How is B&R integrating robotics, machine vision, and control systems in smart manufacturing environments? At B&R, our vision is to eliminate the silos that traditionally exist between robotics, machine vision, and control systems.
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October 2025
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Mobil™ solutions powering reliability under pressure
hy synthetics are redefining performance Compared to conventional mineral oils, synthetic lubricants are engineered to withstand harsh operating conditions and deliver longer service life. Their molecular structure helps resist oxidation, reduce sludge and deposit formation, and maintain stability under high loads and temperatures. This means fewer oil changes, improved equipment uptime, and greater cost efficiency making them indispensable for businesses that cannot afford downtime.
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October 2025
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Senior female leaders reshape perceptions of women in manufacturing
In a thought-provoking conversation between Meghana Mulay, Joint Managing Director at Poona Couplings Pvt. Ltd., and Neelam Pathak, Founder of WIMA (Women in Manufacturing & Allied Industries), Meghana reflects on her journey as one of the few women leaders in India's manufacturing sector. As a second-generation entrepreneur, Meghana shares how early exposure to her family business, combined with a rich career in diverse industries, shaped her leadership vision. She speaks about overcoming stereotypes, building credibility, and driving innovation while ensuring inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated space.
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October 2025
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IMTMA - ACE MICROMATIC organises National Productivity Summit 2025 in Ahmedabad
Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) is organising the 19th edition of the National Productivity Summit (NPS 2025) in Ahmedabad. NPS 2025 will bring together productivity leaders, champions, and aspiring professionals on a common platform to share experiences, ideas, and network with decision-makers, experts, peers, researchers, academia, customers, and companies with productivity solutions. The summit will showcase a wide range of productivity improvements in manufacturing through inspiring keynote speeches, live case study presentations, plant visits, and success stories from manufacturing companies.
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October 2025
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EMO Hannover 2025 propeis global manufacturing into the age of Al and sustainability
The main focus was on the topics of automation and artificial intelligence, which have once again found their way into industrial processes as drivers of production efficiency.
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October 2025
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Energy efficiency is the first step for global progress and sustainability
The Paris Agreement set an ambitious 1.5°C climate target. With the visible effects of climate change, where are we lacking in our commitments?
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October 2025
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Inside Webasto India, where German engineering meets Indian ingenuity
Webasto Roofsystems India Private Limited is an Indian private company established in 1996, specialising in the manufacture of car roof systems, including rail-to-rail openable panorama roofs. It is a subsidiary of the global Webasto Group, which provides automotive roof systems and solutions for e-mobility. In India, Webasto operates a plant in Pune (Pulgaon), a Tech Centre in Pune (Kharadi), and has recently established a second plant in Chennai (Irungattukottai Sipcot) to enhance production capacity. Its products serve the Indian automobile industry, including sunroofs, panoramic roofs, and potentially components for electric mobility and heating systems.
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October 2025
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TOOLMAKERS OF INDIA
The sought-after auto sector is the harbinger of the manufacturing industry, opening the door for diminutive role players like toolmaking. With innovation in the auto sector keeping pace with time, toolmakers in India have a golden opportunity to rise and meet the shorter product lifecycles of this perpetually in-vogue sector, while also exploring the burgeoning industry to diversify and reduce overall export dependency.
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October 2025
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Technology doesn't build a strong business - trust, responsiveness, and industry knowledge do
Marvel Machine Tools believes that technology alone doesn't build a strong business—trust, responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge do. Anish Shah, Director of Marvel Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd., shares, “Our three-decade journey stands as a testament to this philosophy. We remain committed to shaping the future of Indian manufacturing through world-class machinery, local expertise, and unwavering customer support.”
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October 2025
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Chicago Pneumatic increments EV assembly with energy-efficient compressors
Precision is nonnegotiable in the high-stakes world of machine tools and cutting tools. Chicago Pneumatics oil-injected screw air compressors power pneumatic tools like drills, wrenches, and air hammers, ensuring consistent performance in automotive and aerospace manufacturing. For cutting applications, such as laser and plasma cutting, CP compressors deliver clean, dry air, which is critical for achieving flawless results. Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and interior Permanent Magnet (iPM) motors, these compressors adjust to real-time air demands, reducing energy consumption by considerable amounts and enhancing tool longevity.
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October 2025
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AMADA INDIA INNOVATES SHEET METAL TECH WITH AI, AUTOMATION AND PROPRIETARY LASER BREAKTHROUGHS
The AMADA Group follows the philosophy of “Growing Together with our Customers,” with all products designed to support customers to improve profitability. According to Edwin Sequeira, President of AMADA (India) Pvt. Ltd., innovation lies at the core of their offerings, backed by over 1,000 active patents in Japan and overseas. He highlights the company's advanced technologies and solutions in areas such as laser beam control technology, automation, and fiber welding with automation.
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October 2025
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Godrej gears up for rising demand in largetonnage dies, cutting import reliance
How has the tooling business within Godrej Enterprises evolved in recent years, and what was the major force behind this growth?
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October 2025
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Beyond base oil, speciality lubricants deliver sustainability and EV precision
What are the biggest operational challenges your customers/ industry face with lubricants today? The biggest challenges stem from increasingly demanding operating environments.
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October 2025
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The key to industrial cloud adoption: Industrial edge computing hardware
Industrial edge computing hardware is the backbone of cloud adoption, facilitating durability, security, and efficiency for manufacturing environments.
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October 2025
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Advanced CBN grades for efficient turning of hardened steel
Turning hardened steel demands advanced tooling to resist extreme wear and heat. The BC8200 Series CBN grades deliver stability, efficiency, and extended tool life through innovative coatings, binders, and chip control technologies.
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October 2025
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Outrun with Energy Efficiency
ABB India held a stakeholder roundtable called “Outrun with Energy Efficiency” on August 20, 2025, in New Delhi. The event brought together customers, partners, policymakers, and industry leaders to broadcast energy efficiency as an important factor for industrial competitiveness and India’s net-zero goals.
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October 2025
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Adopting a "learn, adapt, and improve" culture for Indian manufacturing
Could you elaborate on how ABB integrates sustainability into its operational framework, from plant design and energy generation to customer engagement and brand building?
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October 2025
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EV MANUFACTURING 2030, SCALING FOR GLOBAL DEMAND
India seeks to attain a 30% share of electric vehicles in the total vehicles sold by 2030. Sales of EVs in India went up from 50,000 in 2016 to 2.08 million in 2024, as against global EV sales having risen from 918,000 in 2016 to 18.78 million in 2024. Thus, India's transition has been slow to start, but it is picking up. India's EV penetration was only about one-fifth of the global level in 2020, but it is expected to increase to two-fifths of the global penetration by 2024. It continues to show an increasing trend, though relatively slow, as published by NITI Aayog. OEM Update, along with industry experts, examines whether India's 2030 target is achievable and assesses the current scenario on this journey.
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October 2025
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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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