LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

The automotive industry is the heartbeat of the country’s manufacturing sector. Here is a birds-eye view of where we stand and the road map ahead.

RAISING THE DEFENCES

An insightful look at why the domestic defence sector is at the bedrock of India’s manufacturing capabilities

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION – A COMPONENT MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE

Automation is a key factor in the growth of any sector. Anil Kumar, Director, Inovance Technology India, takes us through an insightful look at automation in the manufacturing sector and its short and long term effects on the economy

THE SECRET TO EFFICIENCY: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION (MDO)

An in depth look at how Multi-Disciplinary Optimization (MDO) techniques enable automotive OEMs to achieve efficiency and mass savings

TROUBLESHOOTING HOLEMAKING IN STAINLESS STEEL

Machining stainless steel comes with its own set of challenges. Here is an in-depth look at the entire process and the best methodologies

The Future Is Bright, It's Here!

The opportunities in the semiconductor industry are bringing with them a growing need from junior to senior professional – to drive strategic direction and business growth.

Mobility For Urban India

The e-mobility sector will grow very rapidly as the transition toward electric drivetrain is happening much faster than anticipated, says Rahil Rupawala, Founder and Director at LightSpeed Mobility

TAKING FUN SERIOUSLY

We expect manufacturing activity to pick up in future thanks to the new initiatives from the government in promoting India as a hub for toys, says R. Jeswant, CEO, Funskool India

UNLOCKING JOBS

The pandemic has made many organisations to look at apprenticeships as part of talent development and hiring strategy to make it future proof, says Sumit Kumar, Vice President – NETAP, TeamLease Skills University.

TRENDS FOR 2021

There is an urgent need to identify and address the existing vulnerabilities at the core of Logistics and Supply chain networks that are the backbone of a strong economy.

TOWARDS MEANINGFUL INNOVATION

“The current pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation amongst a number of our customers and associates. One such customer is an entrepreneur who manufactures baby diapers and sanitary napkins using Kandui’s breathable film compound. This customer has developed an innovative PPE coat made from non-woven fabrics and a breathable film for the protective gear worn by doctors. Due to the breathable film used, heat escapes seamlessly and the doctors stay cool.” says Ashwin Agarwal, Managing Director, Kandui Industries Pvt. Ltd.

READY FOR FUTURE

Solutions under Industry 4.0 will form the backbone of our future production ecosystem, says Mojmír Hájek, Technical Director, I-P Production and Logistics, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (ŠAVWIPL)

TAKING PRIDE IN PROGRESS

Gourav Luminaries (P) Ltd is looking to double its current sales in next two years and increase its market share in North India & North-East India before it explores central part of India, says its CEO, Gaurav Khanna

STRENGTHENING AIR DEFENCE

Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India enterprise, have signed a Teaming Agreement to work in partnership on the STARStreak Air Defence system with the support of both the Governments of India and the United Kingdom.

Making India ATMANIRBHAR

Industry leaders chart out the road to self-reliance

TRANSPARENT GROWTH

The speciality glass manufacturing industry has a potentially huge demand in the present and future. We have expanded capacity to meet the rising demand, and there is no glass shortage, says Rajesh Khosla, President & CEO, AGI glaspac

PM Modi inaugurates EDFC's Bhaupur – Khurja section

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI has recently inaugurated the first fully operational section of Dedicated Freight Corridor.

NEW IGUS SLS MATERIAL

Lubrication-free tribo-polymer iglidur I8-ESD enables the cost-effective manufacture of durable special parts with no minimum order quantity

Medium Range Surface to Air Missile launch successful

DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO) achieved a major milestone recently with the maiden launch of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), Army Version from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Coast of Odisha.

Godrej Aerospace partners with ISRO for PSVL

GODREJ AEROSPACE has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in the successful launch of the CMS-01 communications satellite using the PSLV-C50.

MARTIN SCHWENK MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India

“WE HAVE WITNESSED A MASSIVE HEAD START INTO DIGITALIZATION AND THE INDUSTRY SHOULD CONTINUE ITS IMPLEMENTATION.”

LVD INTRODUCES ROBOTIC BENDING SYSTEM - Featuring automated tool changing press brake

LVD has introduced Ulti-Form, a new robotic bending system featuring an automated tool changing press brake.

DORMER PRAMET COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MIRANDA TOOLS

Dormer Pramet has completed the previously announced acquisition of Miranda Tools, a manufacturer of High-Speed Steel (HSS) cutting tools in India.

AM/NS India aims to double the production capacity

DHARMENDRA PRADHAN, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, recently visited the Hazira manufacturing facility of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel.

ADAPTING TO THE DIGITAL AGE

AM technology brings in lot of advantages, in terms of part consolidation, light-weighting to mass-customization, faster Go-To-Market cycle time for new designs and a digital inventory, says Gopal Madabhushi, Global Director – Globalization & Global Locomotive Engineering Leader, Wabtec

Covid-19 And Lessons For The Future

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic will trigger an overhaul of the power generation sector and will redefine the way electricity is generated, controlled, distributed, and consumed.

Adapting To The New Normal

Improved demand will help Indian manufacturers to secure new orders, says Sreeramachandra Murthy K, President, Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW)

TRANSFORMING THE MACHINE BUILDING INDUSTRY

With machines becoming more sophisticated, equipment builders have the challenge to meet cost, quality, timing and functional requirements essential to their customer’s needs.

POWERING DREAMS!

Fuelled by the agriculture growth, the company’s products have been in high demand and contributed significantly to the business, says Takahiro Ueda, President, CEO & Managing Director, Honda India Power Products Ltd.

SMARTER MANUFACTURING

3D printing is helping Honda Cars India Ltd. to stay ahead on multiple fronts.