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OEM Update Magazine
EV MANUFACTURING ENTERS TO SCALE-UP PHASE
From airport taxis to city streets, electric vehicles are becoming a daily sight in India. Rising sales, new model launches and expanding battery ecosystems signal a structural shift in mobility and automotive manufacturing.
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February 2026
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PVD coatings extend the life of medical injection moulds
These moulds must meet strict standards for precision, cleanliness, and strength, as even minor defects can compromise patient safety.
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February 2026
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igus unveils PTFE-Free iglidur i2000 Resin
Compared with conventional resins, iglidur i2000 delivers a wear resistance that is up to 122 times higher.
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February 2026
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Laser Technologies launches 5-axis CNC tube bending machine and Smart Weld Pro at IMTEX 2026
Laser Technologies reinforced its position as a leading enabler of advanced manufacturing at IMTEX Forming & MOLDEX INDIA 2026, held from 21st to 25th January 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The company launched two solutions: the fully automatic 5-axis CNC tube-bending machine and Smart Weld Pro, a next-generation handheld laser-welding system designed to address longstanding challenges in forming and welding through enhanced precision, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
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February 2026
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WAGO India earns Great Place to Work certification
The certification is based entirely on direct and authentic feedback from WAGO India employees, highlighting the company's strong commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.
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February 2026
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Building efficient, maintainable motion systems for today's industrial demands
Most failures stem from improper sizing, misalignment, inadequate lubrication, or operating conditions that deviate from the original design assumptions. As noted by Francisco Jose Hurtado Mayén, Gears & Motors, Transmission, Consultant, additional contributors include thermal stress, excessive vibration, and unexpected load peaks, all of which significantly accelerate component degradation.
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February 2026
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Modern CNC controllers evolve into autonomous quality inspectors
In real-world manufacturing environments, spindle performance often determines whether quality remains consistent or accuracy problems recur. Apurb Kumar Nayak, Assistant Operations Manager - Aerospace at Bharat Forge Ltd, says thermal stability is one of the most underestimated yet critical challenges affecting spindle reliability and precision.
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February 2026
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Government capex surge signals long-term opportunity for OEMs and Manufacturers
To strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce import dependence, the budget announces several targeted measures, including Basic Customs Duty exemptions on capital goods required for manufacturing lithiumion cells, processing critical minerals, and producing components for civil and defence aviation.
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February 2026
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Valgro India marks milestone at IMTEX 2026
Valgro India Limited marked a defining milestone at IMTEX 2026, reinforcing a powerful industry message: metal preparation is no longer optional–it is essential for quality, safety, and performance in modern manufacturing. With live demonstrations, in-depth technical discussions, and strong engagement from industry leaders, Valgro’s participation delivered high-impact business outcomes, including increased lead generation, enhanced customer confidence, and a visible rise in brand value.
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February 2026
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India–EU FTA seals new era of OEM-led manufacturing and supply-chain integration
Designed as a modern, rules-based trade framework, the FTA directly addresses today's global supply- chain realignments and positions India and the EU as long-term partners in advanced manufacturing, mobility, engineering, and industrial technologies.
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February 2026
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Programme-free robotic welding built for shop floor reality
At IMTEX 2026, Mitra and his team used the platform to underline a simple belief: technology must adapt to people and processes, not the other way around. Sumon Mitra, Chief Operating Officer, CLOOS India, shares the launch of a programme-free robotic welding system designed to meet market demand for reduced programming time and operator skill requirements. This innovative system automatically determines welding needs and parameters, featuring online seam tracking to accommodate variations during the welding process.
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February 2026
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Pharma plants need MES to improve traceability, reduce errors and speed up time
The pharmaceutical industry, characterised by increasing complexity and stringent regulations, requires advanced solutions to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance. The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) emerges as a pivotal element for pharmaceutical companies, offering a range of crucial benefits.
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February 2026
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Power Build strengthens its commitment to energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing.
Products such as the Series M Helical Inline Geared Motors—recognised for their compact design and high efficiency—and the Series K Helical Bevel Geared Motors, which deliver torque up to 50,000 Nm with minimal energy loss, are designed to maximise output while reducing unnecessary power draw.
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February 2026
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Mitsubishi Materials introduces DXAS drill range
The DXAS drills represent a major advancement in head-replacement technology, offering exceptional machining accuracy and efficiency comparable to solid carbide drills.
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February 2026
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IMTEX 2026 wraps up, driving business and innovation in metal forming technologies
The Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) successfully concluded the 9th edition of IMTEX FORMING, held from 21–25 January 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. Reinforcing its position as a leading global platform for metal forming and manufacturing technologies, the exhibition featured 714 exhibitors from 24 countries, spread across 48,000 square metres of exhibition space.
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February 2026
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Düsseldorf to host wire and Tube event
The event will held from April 13th-17th 2026, presenting technologies, machinery, materials and finished products across approximately 120,000 square metres of exhibition space.
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February 2026
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ifm inaugurates head office and warehouse in Pune
Ifm electronic India announced the successful inauguration of its new Head Office and Warehouse in Pune, marking an important milestone in the company's journey in India. This inauguration also signifies the strategic relocation of the company's head office and warehouse operations from Kolhapur to Pune.
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February 2026
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India's manufacturing sector sees rising female participation, but quality concerns remain
Bharat Wakhlu, notes that although it is less discussed today, public sector enterprises such as HMT had, in the past, actively employed women. In sectors such as automotive, companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra, and a few others are making a conscious effort to increase the participation of women in manufacturing roles, including offering capable women opportunities to reenter the workforce after career breaks.
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February 2026
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Precision, flexibility, and productivity in one platform
The Reishauer RZ 410 is engineered to meet the demands of modern gear manufacturing, where flexibility, accuracy, and uptime are critical. Designed for job shops and adaptable production environments, it delivers high material removal rates with outstanding process stability and repeatability.
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February 2026
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Efficiently enlarging existing holes with dedicated roughing solutions
In metalworking operations, efficiently enlarging existing holes requires tooling that matches the volume of material to be removed. While end mills, reamers, and boring heads remain essential for finishing and precision work, roughing applications that involve high stock removal demand purpose-built solutions. Two such tools are Allied Machine's Opening Drill and Wohlhaupter's VolCut system.
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February 2026
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FACTORIES THAT NEVER SLEEP
The lights never go off on a modern factory floor. When the offices fall silent, motors keep turning, gearboxes keep humming, and production lines run on—without room for mistakes. In these 24×7 plants, failure does not announce itself. It slips in quietly.
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February 2026
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Improving reliability and service life through gear accuracy and advanced motor control
Optimising motors and gears for energy efficiency while still ensuring sufficient load-handling capability presents several technical challenges. According to Piyush Garg, Director, Balaji Switchgears, efficiency gains in many cases are achieved by operating closer to rated torque and minimising mechanical safety margins-an approach that can restrict overload capacity during peak or transient conditions.
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February 2026
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Inovance India expands Chennai operations with new warehouse
Inovance Technology India has launched its third facility in Chennai, a 50,000-square-foot warehouse, enhancing its operational footprint to nearly 100,000 square feet, which includes manufacturing and head office spaces. This expansion aims to improve supply chain efficiency and service responsiveness amid growing demand for automation solutions.
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February 2026
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Adaptive automation for high-mix, multi-product manufacturing lines
Unplanned downtime is one of the most costly challenges in manufacturing. Jhankar Dutta, Regional MD, Southern and Eastern Asia, BER Automation, spoke about how softwaredriven automation fundamentally changes how downtime is managed-shifting operations from reactive troubleshooting to proactive and predictive control.
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February 2026
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ZEISS India IQS powers high-precision EV manufacturing
Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) from ZEISS are extensively used to verify the dimensional accuracy of motor rotors and stators-critical components that directly impact energy conversion efficiency. Aveen Padmaprabha, Head of Industrial Quality Solutions at ZEISS India Et Neighbouring Markets, Industrial CT systems further strengthen quality assurance by enabling non-destructive inspection of battery cells and identifying internal defects, such as cracks or voids, that could compromise performance and safety.
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February 2026
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Safety is a productivity engine
As warehouses automate, the risk profile changes-there are more moving assets, higher speeds, denser layouts, and more human-machine interaction. Tanmay Nevgi, Business Development Manager, Pilz India Pvt Ltd, spoke about how functional safety serves as a framework that ensures the system behaves safely even when faults occur, and that safety functions are reliable and verifiable throughout the lifecycle.
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February 2026
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High demand for quality annotated data
Today, industries are asking machines to understand rather than execute, which demands high-quality, annotated data. Manish Mohta, founder of LearningSpiral.ai, feels that trends such as robotics, computer vision, and generative AI are forcing companies to depend on structured, human-validated datasets to achieve a level of trusted automation.
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December 2025
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Electric mobility evolution has made automation essential for manufacturers
India's semiconductor sector is also witnessing strong momentum. Sridhar N. P., Managing Director & CEO, Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL), discusses how TEAL is strategically positioned in the supply chain to capitalize on this growth through its precision engineering capabilities and automation expertise.
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December 2025
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voestalpine strengthens India footprint with advanced tool steels and workforce skilling
\"voestalpine is charting a bold course in India by advancing highperformance tool steels, pioneering additive manufacturing, and investing in skill development to shape a future-ready engineering ecosystem. Despite current market constraints, these technologies signal a transformative growth horizon,\" - Alok Jhamb, Managing Director, voestalpine High Performance Metals India
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December 2025
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BUILDING A DIGITAL BACKBONE OF FUTURE MANUFACTURING
To understand what truly defines a future-ready smart factory, and the cultural, digital, and operational shifts required, OEM Update brings perspectives from industry leaders shaping India's next-generation manufacturing ecosystem.
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