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MASTERCAM

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MAYR POWER TRANSMISSION

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

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PUMPS & VALVES

Finolex Pipes enters Limca Book of Records Finolex Industries Ltd, one of the largest pipes and fittings manufacturer in India, has been awarded with the National Record certificate by The Limca Book of Records for conducting the largest number of plumbers meets organized simultaneously across 26 states and 58 cities on 11 March, 2016. The activity which was carried out on the occasion of World Plumbing Day was recognized and appreciated by senior plumbers across the country, appreciating the initiative and the company’s dedication in creating a well-trained eco -system for new plumbers. The meets focused on the importance of skilled plumbers in the country. More than 3,000 plumbers

participated in this activity. Mr. Nitin Kulkarni, PresidentSales & Marketing, Finolex Industries Ltd. expressed his gratitude, saying, “We would sincerely like to thank the Limca Book of Records team for awarding us the certificate and acknowledging the work done by Finolex Industries. We feel great pride and greater responsibility to conduct similar activities in the future, while attempting to empower the plumber community with skills required for the job.” He added, “Skill development is the first step towards employment generation and a better lifestyle. The contribution of the construction industry in the country’s GDP is significant, and

plumbers are one of the important pillars of this industry. Finolex takes active part in training and development of the plumbers. We have already collaborated with Kushal- a training wing of CREDAI Pune Metro for training plumbers in the country.” The plumber meets were aimed at imparting training about the best industry practices and technologies to plumbers and felicitate them for their contribution towards maintaining hygiene, sanitation, and saving water. The response from the plumbing community for this event was encouraging.

While the company continues its interaction with the plumbing community by conducting plumbers meet throughout the year in various parts of the country, going forward, it also plans to increase the size and scale of these events. Finolex Industries Limited, headquartered in Pune, is the market leader in the supply of PVC pipes & fittings for the agriculture and non-agricultural sector that includes housing, industry and construction. Through their unique expertise, they have been able to focus on the concept of water management, which will become even more crucial in the coming years. – P.K. Balasubbramaniian

AUTOMATION

Hengstler launches ACURO AX73 The new Hengstler ACURO AX73 is a class-leading optical encoder offering attributes such as ease of installation, high precision and compact dimensions. In addition, the introduction of the AX73 completes the company’s comprehensive family of ATEX-rated absolute rotary encoders, both optical and magnetic. Equipment designers now have an unprecedented choice for a host of hazardous environment components. In the development of equipment for use in hazardous environments, selecting the right encoder is vital. Here, explosion protection is the first consideration, which is why the Hengstler ACURO-AX73 carries ATEX and IECEx certification for gas and dust explosion proof requirements. However, this advanced optical encoder offers many more features of specific benefit in applications such as winches, cranes, drills and other oil and gas industry equipment, as well as at paint plants, petrochemical facilities, bottling plants and grain mills, for example.

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Among the principal advantages is the connection concept of the AX73, which allows the routing of cabling and the final encoder installation to be done in separate steps. This provides significant cost and time savings during installation, as cabling can be done in advance. Another ease-of-maintenance innovation is the use of just two screws for the connection hood. Many comparable encoders use six or

even eight screws, while insufficient corrosion protection makes such units very difficult to uninstall. Inherent precision is a further beneficial characteristic of the ACURO AX73. The optical scanning system provides a highly accurate, 22-bit resolution sensor signal for wherever precision or smooth speed regulation is necessary. However, despite its accuracy, the encoder is of robust design, with impressive resistance to shock, vibration and external magnetic fields. In addition, the unit provides users with IP67 protection class rating for the stainless steel housing, and offers an Ex-related ambient temperature range of -40 to +70°C. The introduction of the AX73 now completes Hengstler’s ACURO-Xproof absolute shaft encoder line. The new AX73 and AX65 offer the special mounting system, while also available are the AX70 and AX71 absolute encoders, as well as the RX70 and RX71incremental variants, with integrated cable.

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Beckhoff showcases high-end measurement technology High-end measurement technology from Beckhoff – directly integrated into a standard PC Control platform EtherCAT measurement technology modules – extremely accurate, fast and robust. Beckhoff will present its new device series for high-end measurement technology at SPS IPC Drives 2016. Ultra-precise, fast and robust measurement technology modules will become an even more integrated part of PC-based control solutions. The new EtherCAT measurement technology modules can be directly integrated into the modular EtherCAT communication system and combined with the extensive portfolio of more than 500 other EtherCAT Terminals. New metal housings optimise shielding and cooling in measurement technology applications. At the same

time, the durable housings provide enhanced flexibility at the interface level, such as for LEMO or BNC plug connectors or for the established cage clamps as a quickly customizable standard solution. Measurement accuracy of 100 ppm at 23 °C, precise synchronisation of < 1 μs, and the high sampling rate of up to 50,000 samples

per second guarantee high-quality data acquisition. High-precision measurement technology reduces the use of raw materials and energy in machines and plants while forming the basis for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. With the new EtherCAT measurement technology modules, high-end measuring devices and

traditional automation technology can be combined into one universal system. For this purpose, Beckhoff offers the winning combination of a comprehensive I/O system that supports all common sensor types, and TwinCAT as a central software platform for engineering and control. The robust metal enclosures of the new measurement modules feature a flexible connector frontend for all standard measurement technology interfaces, and permit straight-forward integration into all typical measurement technology environments. The new generation of measurement technology hardware ensures extremely highquality measurement data, owing to the full utilisation of EtherCAT features.

AUTOMATION

HMS to offer Netbiter’s remote management solution HMS Industrial Networks will offer the Netbiter Remote Management solution under the newly acquired brand name eWON®. Alongside eWON Cosy and Flexy, Netbiter will be one of the three main product lines within the eWON Remote Solutions offering. Further to the rebranding, all the elements of Netbiter (gateways, Argos cloud service etc) get an updated eWON look but from a technical point of view, the Netbiter solution itself remains unchanged, providing users with an out-of-the-box solution for remote management of field equipment. With Netbiter as part of eWON Remote Solutions, HMS is able to present a complete offering for remote access, data and manage-

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ment of industrial equipment. Remote Access with Cosy, an industrial VPN router providing a fast and easy way to open a remote tunnelto do remote commissioning and programming of PLCs. Remote Data with Flexy, a modular and flexible router which can be customized for remote access anddata collection. Remote

Management with Netbiter, an out-of-the-box solution for remote management of field equipment. “The Netbiter Remote Management solution has been growing rapidly in the last few years with a sales increase of 57% in the first half of 2016,” “We see a steadily growing demand for remote solutions in the marketplace, which is also the reason why we acquired eWON earlier this year, says Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Industrial Networks. eWON is a very wellknown brand within remote access and remote data, featuring Cosy and Flexy respectively, and with the addition of Netbiter Remote Management, we have a very strong and complete remote solutions offering.”

The new control system PNOZmulti 2 with up to 80% less energy consumption â&#x20AC;Ś

â&#x20AC;Ś than comparable products. The power consumption of the new base unit PNOZ m B0 is a minimal 0.8 W with 20 safe inputs and 4 safe semiconductor outputs (PL e, SIL CL 3) and a width of just 45 mm. Rely on 10 years of innovation from the market leader in safe control technology! Count on the configurable control systems, the worldwide safety standard for all machine types. The simple, graphics configuration tool saves engineering costs because you can create your safety circuit simply and intuitively on the PC. Visit us at the Hannover Messe, Hall 9, Stand D17.

Further information about the PNOZmulti Configurator: www.pilz.com + Web code: web10522 Pilz India Pvt. Ltd Office NO 102 & 202, Delite Square, Near Aranyeshwar Temple, Sahakar Nagar NO 1, Pune - 411009 Telephone: +91 (0) 20 24213994/95, Fax +91 (0) 20 24213996, Web: www.pilz.in, Email: info@pilz.in

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AUTOMATION

HARTING Applied Technologies wins “Excellence in Production” competition HARTING Applied Technologies does it again: the subsidiary won the “Excellence in Production” competition for the second time in the “Internal Tool Manufacture up to 50 Employees” category. The company already won this category back in 2014. Managing Director Dr. Volker Franke, Tool Manufacture Manager Rainer Hussmann and their team were delighted with the award. HARTING Applied Technologies is a recognised specialist in the field of tool manufacture. Part of the HARTING Technology Group, the company develops, constructs and manufactures high-precision injections moulds, injection moulding tools and punching/ bending tools for the electrical and automobile industries. Applications for HARTING Applied Technologies products range from

large housing components for plastic and aluminium connectors to micro-injection moulding components with ultra-high surface quality requirements. “The award is a credit to our employees, who produce premium quality products. I am delighted that we have won this prestigious competition”, said Dr. Volker Franke, Managing Director of HARTING Applied Technologies.

The judges were particularly impressed by HARTING’s structured approach to strategy development, setting goals in consultation with employees. The company allows individual groups to manage improvement internally when pro-

cessing production orders, using specific continuous improvement methods. Another major plus is the use of extremely high quality machines and facilities in all areas of production. Together with an expert panel of judges, the Fraunhof Institute for Production Technology (IPT) and the Aachen RWTH Tool Machine Laboratory (WZL) came up with a list of the best tool and mould production businesses across four categories based on a detailed comparison, also making on-site visits. The ten judges from the fields of industry, politics and science then chose the twelve finalists, category winners and overall winner. A total of 279 tool and mould production businesses took part in the competition, now in its 13th year.

AUTOMATION

Igus expands product range Uneven surfaces, high dynamic stresses or noise-sensitive environments – support trays help to keep energy chains moving smoothly and safely. With the latest version, the motion plastics specialist igus now offers a lightweight and long-lasting solution made from corrosion-resistant aluminium, which can be easily adapted to the respective igus energy chain by its flexible width adjustment. When e-chains operate in “unsupported” mode, support trays enable the lower run of the chain to roll smoothly and securely. In addition to the previously available versions made of galvanised steel and stainless steel, igus now offers a light option made of anodised aluminium. With the anodising process, the metal becomes highly resistant to corrosion and blends well visually in the design of modern machines.

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The structure of the super aluminium support tray consists of two side plates, each equipped with a damping profile and a sliding bar. This guarantees an extremely quiet and low-wear running of the e-chain. The e-chain can be connected quickly and easily by using the plastic fixed end modules requiring no drilling of the aluminium tray. In the standard version, the side plates measure 2 metres in length, with a support distance of 1 metre. The open design prevents any debris from sticking and disrupting the operation. Optionally, however, a floor can also be integrated. Due to its modular design, the system can be adapted easily to the respective energy chain. The width can be adjusted with

only a few steps at the clamping shoe using the supplied mounting kit with C-profiles. Thus almost all standard sizes of igus e-chains can be combined with this aluminium tray. igus offers the super aluminium support tray together with the matching e-chain and (harnessed) cables as a complete system worldwide – ready for immediate installation and use.

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COVER STORY

NEWS

Finolex Pipes enters Limca Book of Records Beckhoff showcases high-end measurement technology HARTING Applied Technologies wins “Excellence in .... NI shows potential of ‘Connected World’ at NIDays...

82 Unwavering Commitment to Quality & Innovation Mr. K.P. Manoharan, Managing Director, Gem Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

Red Lion adds innovative options to rugged graphite ... SICK hosts second developers’ conference Honeywell recognizes top channel partners

FACE TO FACE

Ingersoll Rand partners with TERI Smalley receives supplier quality award Ziehl-Abegg launches broad range of products Blaser Swisslube completes 80 years Pune Machine Tool Expo attracts huge audience CNC Software introduces Mastercam 2017 Lapp Group buys CEAM & Fender

INDUSTRY SPEAK

70 Ador impresses visitors at India Essen

76 Theme “Intelligent Manufacturing for a Greener Tomorrow” is indeed a.......

78 The ultimate goal is to enhance the employability of budding engineering students

92 “We want to emerge as a TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED, preferred ......

REFLECTIONS

PROFILE

17 Shachi Engineering : Legacy of technology leadership NOVEMBER 2016 | www.engrreview.com

88 Electrotherm (India) - E&P Division: A customer centric....

90 CompressorWale.com: A portal for air compressors & ...

96 What Quality means to KSB

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CASE STUDY

TECH TRENDS MACHINE TOOLS

142 Safe monitoring with complete solutions One-stop sensor and control technology

146 MotorsportHaas: The machines that changed the world of Motorsport

POWER

112 KASTO: The right sawing system for every application

100 Future Trends : Weld Eye (Internet of Things)

AUTOMATION

118 Cable Glands & Accessories From Geissel India

104 Robotic revolution: Indian company gets Japanese patent

134 With a smartphone at the burner: Testo provides more...

BUSINESS AVENUES

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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Mr. T. P. Singh Director - S&M Flir Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ashok Sheth Chairman Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd.

Mr. S. A. Mohan Chief Executive Officer Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Rajesh Ballamwar Director Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. R. Sreedaran Faculty - Atharva College of Engineering

Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian President VBS Corporate Support

Mr. Ravin Mehta Managing Director Neel Controls/Neel Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. C. S. Limaye Director Supertech Instrumentation Services India Pvt. Ltd.

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AUTOMATION

BEARING

SKF India NI shows potential of ‘Connected World’ at NIDays 2016 registers 10.3% sales growth in Q2 NI recently successfully hosted the 13th edition of NIDays – an annual conference on graphical system design – in Bangalore. The event was attended by over 500 engineers, scientists, and experts from Industry and Academia who discussed the trends, opportunities and challenges that lie in the future of connected systems. At the seminar, NI India launched the latest version of its flagship product, LabVIEW 2016, with enhancements in acquiring, processing and managing data from remote data acquisition systems. NIDays offered 21 technical sessions and tutorials along with a wide range of products and application demonstrations. Speakers and exhibitors from various industries joined the event. The diverse set of panellists shared their

ideas on trends in communication systems, embedded electronics, security and automated test systems that address the challenges and opportunities for the next generation of connected systems. Addressing the media at the event, Jayaram Pillai, Managing Director – IndRAA, National Instruments, said, “Over the last 18 years in India, we have built a strong ecosystem of partners, proficient developers and successful customers and this ecosystem has enabled our customers to innovate. It’s inspiring to see the amount of innovation and true technological advancements at this year’s NIDays. The continuous dedication and leadership I’ve

seen from the engineering community is awe-inspiring and I’m excited for the future of engineering.” Commenting on the success of the event, Ajit Gokhale, Senior VP Global Marketing, National Instruments, said, “As the world becomes more and more connected, the immense amount of data available today provides the engineers and scientists with a wide variety of insights, but getting the right insight can be a challenge! We continue to help our customers stay ahead of the curve through our platform-based approach and cutting-edge technology advances in application areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT) or the development of 5G networks by creating tools that help engineers solve real world challenges, accurately, efficiently and rapidly.”

AUTOMATION

Portescap launches next generation actuators Portescap has introduced the next generation of high power density Can Stack Linear Actuators, the 20DBM. These 20 mm linear stepper motors offer an optimized design ideal for applications demanding high linear force. The new 20DBM features an optimized magnetic circuit which provides improved performance over existing designs. The 7.5 deg step angle provides finer incremental movement with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. With maximum holding force up to 50N, the 20DBM actuators are ideally suited for use in applications such as electronic

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pipettes, medical and non-medical analyzers, XY stages and valve actuators. Our fully customizable 20DBM actuators are powered by high energy neodymium magnets, opti-

mized electromagnetic circuit and patent pending bearing preload design which ensures exceptional performance in a small package. Component standardization and design modularity ensures quick customization capability for samples across various applications. Standard configurations can be delivered with maximum one week lead-time. 20DBM is available in Captive and Non-Captive versions with various leadscrew pitch options on our online motor selection tool, MotionCompass. They are manufactured in an ISO certified facility and are RoHS compliant.

The Board of Directors of SKF India Limited, India’s leading technology and solutions provider of bearings, seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and services approved the unaudited Financial Results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2016. Net Sales for the second quarter ended September 2016 amounted to INR 7050 million registering a growth of 10.3% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year and 1.4% as compared to the immediately preceding quarter The Profit after tax for the second quarter ended September 2016 amounted to INR 602.6 million registering a growth of 20% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year Commenting on the occasion, Shishir Joshipura, Managing Director and Country Head, SKF India said “The continued conducive development in economic environment coupled with a few challenges kept the momentum on an even keel. We continued our focus on delivering higher value solutions to our customers, collaborating with them, to drive our performance. Positive monsoon and expected GST roll out are likely to create momentum in near to mid-term.”

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Shachi Engineering : Legacy of technology leadership Our Product Range Dryers

Evaporators

Spray Coolers

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• Falling Film Evaporator • Rising Film Evaporator • Forced Circulation Evaporator • Agitated thin Film Evaporator • Hybrid Evaporator

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Spray Dryers Spin Flash Dryers Cage Mill Flash Dryers Closed Loop Dryers Continuous Fluid Dryers Rotary Dryers Integrated Fluid Bed Dryer ( Cocurrent Flow, Counter Current Flow, Mixed Flow)

Turnkey Projects: • Zero Liquid Discharge Plant • Milk Powder Plant • Detergent Powder Plant

Allied Products M S Shanbhag, MD, Shachi Engineering Pvt Ltd.

e, Shachi Engineering Pvt Ltd - an emerging in export business unit, takes pride to introducing ourselves as an ISO 9001-2008 certified company. Established in 1998, Shachi Engineering Pvt Ltd - currently associated as a partner in growth with more than 200 companies - has commendable achievements with over 350 installations across 5 countries. We are now entering in the European Continent. Operating from Pune, our solutions encompass the entire range of services for Chemical, Dyestuff, Fertiliser, Detergent, Pharmaceuticals, Ceramics, Enzymes, herbals, Food & Dairy industries. Our cumulative experience spans over more than three decades. We are basically an EPC contractor with our own manufacturing unit at Pune. In addition to this, we have a

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Mixers - Vertical Cone Mixer/ Dryer (Nauta Mixer/Dryer) Blenders – Ribbon/Online/Double Cone CIP Systems Duct Gas Burner Group photo of the employees

number of dedicated, qualified and experienced engineers who are involved in design, engineering, fabrication, project execution, erection and commissioning. We have supplied a number of spray drying plants, flash drying plants, multiple effect evaporators, conical mixers and large numbers of specialized equipment to a number of clients across India and abroad. We are also involved in renovating and upgrading of a large number spray drying plants, flash drying plants, multiple effect evaporators etc. Recently, We have expanded our manufacturing capability by adding few new equipments. We are in position to take additional work of design, engineering and fabrication of process equipment in stainless

steel, carbon steel and any material as per the requirement.The plants and equipment are customised as per the requirements.

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AUTOMATION

Red Lion adds innovative options to rugged graphite platform Red Lion Controls recently announced its rugged Graphite® platform has been expanded to include a new Graphite Core Controller and Graphite Crimson® Control Module that combine communication and control capabilities to reduce cost and ease operations. Both hardware offerings leverage an enhanced version of Red Lion’s powerful Crimson 3.0 software with added Crimson Control functionality to provide a single programming solution for control, networking and data visualization. Crimson Control enables customers to use IEC 61131 programming languages – such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text and Instruction List – to solve specific application needs by developing logic control much like a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) without the added expense.

The Graphite Core Controller features all-metal construction and works with a variety of I/O modules to combine IEC 61131 control capabilities with networking and data visualization alongside the core functionality – protocol conversion, data logging and web serving – of a Graphite seven inch HMI minus the graphical display.

“Adding control and expansion options to our Graphite platform enables organizations to take communication and control capabilities even further to enhance factory automation and process control applications,” said Paul Bunnell, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. “Customers can easily reduce equipment cost and complexity by

using our new IEC 61131 control functionality to program logic control code without the need for additional software or hardware.” To support this extended functionality, Red Lion now offers rugged Graphite expansion racks that work with the Graphite platform to provide a scalable solution enabling organizations to remotely mount up to twelve plug-in modules to the back of a cabinet without extensive wiring. Red Lion’s Graphite platform includes a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS text-messaging and email alerts provide early warning of process issues, which helps avoid costly downtime or site visits. In addition, protocol conversion lets customers select from more than 300 industrial protocols to seamlessly integrate disparate devices.

ENGINEERING

Bentley Systems conference to be held in Singapore Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure announced that The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference will be held Oct. 10-12 in Singapore. The conference will take place at Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, a world-class hotel and conference facility, and one of the most iconic buildings in Asia. The Singapore location brings the conference to a city recognized globally for its innovation in infrastructure and for the first time to Asia. Greg Bentley, CEO, Bentley Systems, said, “I have long admired Singapore for its innovative use of technology in the delivery and operation of infrastructure, and now it is leading the world with its BIM advancements. In 2015, Sin-

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gapore was designated the most ‘Tech-Ready Nation’ by The World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report. In addition to Marina Bay Sands’ unrivaled conferencing facilities and luxurious accommodations is its spectacular structural design and engineering. We are proud to note that this extraordinary building was structurally engineered using Bentley Systems software.” Bentley Systems has contributed to the advancement of infrastructure in Southeast Asia over the years through many projects. Most recently, Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit has

selected Bentley’s Optram software to model, analyze, and provide decision support for the maintenance of the MRT track assets. Jeannie Lim, executive director, conventions, meetings, and incentive travel, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, said, “We are delighted to welcome Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure Conference to Singapore in 2017, and we are honored to host it for the first time in Asia. Similar to Bentley Systems using software to advance infrastructure, Singapore is also gearing up to be a ‘Smart Nation’ by harnessing technology to empower citizens and further strengthen our economy. We wish the conference success, and hope that participants will have the opportunity to experience some of Singapore’s many unique attractions.”

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SICK hosts second developers’ conference SICK hosted the second developers’ conference of the SICK AppSpace Developers Club in Freiburg from September 27 to 29, 2016. The annual event is designed to provide a platform for dialog with SICK developers and other members of the Club and to grow the network in the SICK AppSpace community. The event also gives developers the opportunity to play an active role in the ongoing development of the SICK AppSpace eco-system. Some 50 delegates attended open workshops to discuss the next stages of development for the platform and share their experiences. Detlef Deuil, head of product management for vertical integration products, explains the concept: “Our BarCamps give delegates the opportunity to help shape and develop the content and format of the event. We were able to get direct feedback from our customers, OEMs, and integrators, that’s to say our users, to which we can respond directly. Following the end of the conference, we intend to draw up a road map, to set an order of priority for the requirements to be met, and to develop solutions.” The event program also made provision for a marketplace where delegates were able to look at example applications and watch demonstrations of new SICK AppSpace products. These included, for example, the programmable cameras in the InspectorP family and the SIM4000 Sensor

Integration Machine. Tours of the SICK Group headquarters in Waldkirch and the site at Reute were of course also on the agenda. At the feedback workshop held to close the event, delegates were in agreement that it had been a resounding success and very worthwhile for all of them. Alex Heurkens from Pliant bv in the Netherlands summed up his experience: “I really like the concept of the conference and its modern approach to working together. It gives us system integrators the opportunity to be part of the development process. Every delegate gets valuable practical feedback from development experiences. What’s more, the event is very well organized and the atmosphere is fantastic.”

ENGINEERING

Michael Mehnert appointed new Managing Director for BEKUM Group BEKUM is paving the way for a new generation in the BEKUM Group. The family company, managed by its owners for over 55 years, is known throughout the world as a pioneering and technological leader in the blowmoulding industry with high quality standards. Michael Mehnert (34), youngest son of the company’s founder Gottfried Mehnert, joined the family company in various functions after successfully studying mechanical engineering in Aachen. In spring 2016, Michael Mehnert was appointed Managing Director of BEKUM Maschinenfabrik Traismauer GesmbH (A-3133 Traismauer;

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www.bekum.com), with the aim of supporting the long-standing Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. MBA Johannes Schwarz in the management and development of the company. Michael Mehnert recently assumed company shares of the

BEKUM Group, so that he now functions as shareholder, beside Gottfried Mehnert, thus allowing the company to remain fully in family ownership. Gottfried Mehnert founded BEKUM 55 years ago and has built up the company group. His inventions (such as ring surface calibration, dual machines, advances in coextrusion) have crucially shaped the extrusion blowing industry and are currently used in almost all blow-moulded articles in the world, for which he received numerous awards (including the Federal Cross of Merit, Plastics Hall-of-Fame Lifetime Award). The new generation in the

BEKUM Group was introduced with the share transfer to Michael Mehnert, who would like to preserve the qualities of the company while also setting new directions: “Our common cause is to lead our mediumsize family business and its more than 300 employees into a successful future. At the same time, our production relocation to Traismauer was an important step in making BEKUM even more competitive. Other steps will follow as we continue to invest in the company and in innovations. I see it as my job to conserve the qualities of BEKUM while simultaneously bringing fresh momentum to the company.”

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Honeywell recognizes top channel partners Purshottam Kanji Trading Co., of Oman, was named Distributor of the Year for delivering major customer wins and new product sales. This partner increased year-overyear sales of Honeywell solutions by 34 percent, signing major customer wins, and driving orders for new products such as SmartLine® and Guided Wave Radar. Izoform Endüstriyel Otomasyon San. Ltd., based in Turkey, was named Systems Integrator of the Year EMEA. This partner achieved 30 percent growth year-on-year and brought in strategic wins in target industries. “Our channel partners are a major driving force behind our business growth across EMEA over the last year,” said Andrew D’Amelio, Vice President, Global Channels, HPS. “We demand exceptionally high standards of service

and support from our distribution partners and these awards go some way towards recognizing their contribution and commitment to our business.” Honeywell also recognized the achievements of six other partners for customer service, innovation and excellence in supplying and integrating Honeywell products and Solutions. Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Control Systems – UEC (Pvt) Ltd. (Pakistan), for major

customer wins selling Experion LX and SmartLine and securing strategic wins in target industries, such as Sugar, that contributed to 139 percent growth year-on-year. Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Instrumentation – Fluidic Ltd. (UK), was recognised for delivering yearon-year growth of 64 percent and notable wins in target industries. Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Terminal Operations – Lakota Solutions (France) was

recognised for new product sales, such as the CIU888, and for achieving year-on-year Growth of 102 percent. Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Gas Regulators – ATCO Projects Engineering Consultation Office (Egypt) which has demonstrated its continued commitment to the business by securing new business from major customers and by playing a vital role in securing a $1 million order for Gas regulators was felicitated. Similarly, Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Gas Metering – Plant Engineering Nigeria Ltd(Nigeria) which has reached $5.4 million in year-to-date revenues and delivered major strategic wins Channel Partner of the Year EMEA, Advanced Solutions – Klinkmann Oy (Finland) for achieving year-on-year growth of 30 percent, were also recognised.

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Western Digital brings personal touch to our digital life Western Digital Corporation (“Western Digital”) (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced contemporary and innovative redesigns of its iconic My Passport™ and My Book® hard drive lines, which have been highly recognized leading sellers for more than a decade. The newly created cohesive design language is developed to help make a connection between the device and user, the new drives also include password protection and hardware encryption for customers to love their hard drive as much as they cherish the content stored on it. In partnership with fuseproject, an award-winning industrial design and branding firm, the reimagined products were built with the customer in mind. “Western Digital is leading with the idea that design can bring a personal touch to our digital life. Our endeavor is to add value through our products consistently and this time also our team has gone ahead of the curve with

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elevating design quotient on the new My Passport and My Book drives to enhance user-experience”, said Khalid Wani, Director Content Solutions Business, India, Middle East and Africa, Western Digital. “The newly reimagined design language is meant to amplify our personal connection to data. As the data use is drastically evolving and has become an integral part of our lives, we aim to focus on reiterating the importance of personalizing data solutions that excite people while preserving and cherishing their precious memories.” “The way we use data is changing; it’s becoming much more of a personal commodity, something we value,” says Yves Béhar, founder and Principal Designer at fuseproject. “Western

Digital lies at the intersection of our physical life and the digital world, and we wanted to create a quality aesthetic that symbolizes this intersection.” As part of the reimagined design, the My Passport drives will come in four vivid colors – Black, Red, White and Blue – while still providing reliable portable storage that perfectly complements an on-the-go lifestyle. The trusted desktop storage device, My Book, combines personal style with a massive amount of storage space, up to 8 TB, so users can keep their photos, videos, music, and documents. Each storage device comes with an automatic backup solution for a seamless, user-friendly process, as well as password protection to help keep your precious data safe.

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IBEX Engineering launches pioneering initiative IBEX Engineering based in Bangalore, an emerging global hub for outsourcing, is the first manufacturing company in India to produce Magnesium pressure die castings commercially in Cold Chamber machines. Applications of which is primarily in Light Weighting and range from safety critical parts in the Automotive Industry to Electronic componentry in Aerospace. Ibex has been positioned as a ‘High Performer’ and has been consistently received the Best Supplier Award from its key customers in India

and overseas. IBEX has been a key solution provider for Global giant manufacturers of Steering wheel with air bags. It focuses on supply for finished parts that go straight to customer assembly lines. Ibex has also established a strong geographical foot print in India, US and UK. Srikant GP, Managing Director of IBEX said that “we are immensely proud about our quality, as a back bone of safety products especially Steering ARMATUE for new generation vehicles in the country”. He further added

that “We are delighted to be recognized as High Performers for our Engineering capabilities by global companies. Our proactive approach has built strong relationships with customers and a solid foundation for the business.” With over 100 qualified engineers working in IBEX, it aims to provide a one stop solution for all die casting requirements in both Aluminium and Magnesium. Its world class manufacturing facility located in South Bangalore, is TS 16949, ISO 140001 and OSHAS certified.

Linde achieves development milestone

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The Planning Commission’s 12th Plan expects total domestic energy production to reach 669.6 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE) by 2016–17 and 844 MTOE by 2021–22.

15%

Indian healthcare sector is growing at a 15 % CAGR to reach US$ 158.2 billion by 2017.

Analyst predicts the global metal forming machine tools market to grow moderately at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.

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The EVOS DCi valve is among a number of digital concept solutions that Linde is developing in order to demonstrate leading edge digital technologies for the packaged gases sector. The EVOS DCi valve is able to deliver live data on cylinder location and gas information including gas type, volume of gas, rate of gas usage and even cylinder temperature. With the capability to transmit and store data in the Cloud, the solution allows customers immediate access to current and historical gas information via laptops, PC´s and mobile devices, giving customers significant insight into their gas usage and processes. Such intelligence can have significant benefits to a gas customer’s business in terms of increased productivity, traceability and user safety, optimisation of inventory and improved supply chain management. In addition to remote access to contents and location information, Linde foresees future features such as tilt sensors and accelerometers to detect when a cylinder is falling or has been dropped, as key to improving safety.

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Linde launched the first model of the EVOS valve family - EVOS™ Ci in 2015. The EVOS™ Ci represented a significant departure from standard gas industry valves, not only in its striking, state-of-the-art ergonomic design, but also in terms of safety and productivity benefits delivered. Importantly, the range employs a uniquely designed, quick-action lever in place of the more traditional hand-wheel mechanism for opening and closing of the valve. This innovative open/close functionality ensures easy opening to improve efficiency, fast closing in case of emergency and, as an extra safety feature, the ability to physically see at a distance whether the valve is open or closed. The EVOS™ design also incorporates several additional new features including a safety ‘interlock’ button to mitigate the risk of the valve being opened accidentally; a uniquely designed guard to improve user safety and prevent damage to the valve; and optimal grip design for ease of lifting and manoeuvring over short distances as well as ensuring the cylinder can be easily and safely lifted to heights.

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Analysts forecast the machine tools market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 3.44% during 2014-2019.

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The paint and coatings market in India is expected to witness a CAGR of 23.58% between FY 2014 and FY2017

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Reasons to visit Interpack 2017 to be SinoCorrugated 2017 held in Germany In the recent interaction with the organizers of SinoCorrugated, Om Prakash, Director – InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. the official travel agents in India obtained the latest information of the details of the next SinoCorrugated 2017 to be held along with SinoFolding Carton 2017 & Packcon 2017. As per the Organizers, this show is fast progressing year after year and has created its place as the most important event for Corrugated Box industry of the world. The facts and figures about the next show are reproduced as under: SinoCorrugated 2017 is world’s professional trade show for corrugated equipment, consumables, and technologies, displaying cutting-edge corrugated box, cardboard manufacturing equipment, and related consumables. The exhibition will bring together more than 65,000 professional buyers, including nearly 8,000 high quality international buyers from India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and many other corrugated box emerging areas, and agents from over 100 countries. Experiencing over 10 years development, accumulating and updating more than 100,000 global corrugated industry data,

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collaborating with many local and international associations, SinoCorrugated ensures that information dissemination of the show and exhibitors is accurate and wide covering. Reed specific TAP program lock core buyers demand to help business matching between exhibitors and global high quality purchasing enterprises, realizing the breakthrough of the trading bottlenecks! SinoCorrugated 2017 will run concurrent to SinoFoldingCarton 2017 and China Packaging Container Expo 2017, covering entire packaging processing industry chain with its higher scale and multiplier effects. SinoCorrugated 2017 has 3 exhibitions in one venue. One can see the whole packaging industry chain. Broaden your horizons and learn more about the packaging and printing industry. One can also view the Processing & Manufacturing Solution Gallery and learn about the products fantastic showcase for companies looking to update and transform. One can also experience a wide range of options through the large array of live demos of packaging and printing machines to help you make informed decisions. For the benefit of the Indian Corrugated Box Manufacturers, Paper Manufacturers, Dealers and Consultants a special travel package is arranged. It will also include visits to important commercial cities of China. Indian visitors are advised to register their names to get updated information. Further details can be obtained from Om Prakash, Director, InORBIT Tours .

Once again Interpack 2017 will be staged at Düsseldorf Germany from 4-10 May 2017. More than 2800 exhibitors from over 60 countries and over 180,000 professional visitors are expected to meet to learn about the latest INNOVATIONS in Machinery for producing packaging, Confectionery and Bakery goods as well as packaging of all material classes, said Om Prakash-Director InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. in the Press note issued at Mumbai. Interpack is the essential event for the food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods sectors. No other trade fair in the world represents the entire supply chain. And at no other trade fair does the packaging industry provide all industry sectors with tailored solutions and innovative designs based on such a variety of materials. The Interpack 2017 shows entire value creation chains: From the production and refinement of packaging products and packaging materials - over packaging and distribution - right up to quality assurance and consumer protection. Innovationparc Packaging is a unique trade name of interpack and the show’s own forum for special themes of the future. Visitors and exhibitors meet here for an exchange of creative ideas and the development of visionary ideas on basic social, economic and ecological themes. In 2014 the Innovationparc Packaging was dedicated to the SAVE FOOD theme. With the aid of renowned experts, the

aim was to develop sustainable packaging concepts which would explicitly reduce food loss around the world. Every year virtually 1/3 of all food is lost. Worldwide this means 1.3 billion tons rendered unusable because of inappropriate storage, poor transport conditions and underdeveloped conservation and packaging-methods. Interpack 2014 closed as one of the most successful events in the 56-year history of the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries. For the benefit of Indian visitors & exhibitors a choice of travel packages are planned for INTERPACK 2017 Dusseldorf by Om Prakash – Director, InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. & the Hon. Ambassador of Messe Düsseldorf Fairs in India with more than 44 years’ service to the Indian packaging industry.

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Ingersoll Rand partners with TERI Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, joined leaders from around the world at the TERI Annual World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), October 5- 8, in New Delhi. Ingersoll Rand was an associate partner of the Business Day at TERI WSDS, and led the Thematic Track “Corporate Dialogue: Transitioning to More Efficient HVAC Systems with Low GWP Refrigerants.” Randal Newton, vice president of engineering operations for Ingersoll Rand, joined experts from environment, energy and sustainability services on the panel, to share views on energy efficiency as a key element in the global collaboration to preserve the ozone layer, and mitigate climate change. At the Summit’s inaugural Session, Randal Newton, Vice President, Engineering Operations of Ingersoll Rand said, “Technology

breakthroughs in refrigerants and better control and maintenance of systems are providing the foundation for a significant reduction in lifecycle emissions in buildings and in transport refrigeration. Ingersoll Rand supports the HFC amendment to the Montreal Protocol in 2016 as one of the key initiatives to reduce the greenhouse effect on our environment.” Speakers and Lead Discussants included Mr. R. R. Rashmi, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests; Mr. Saurabh Kumar, managing director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited; Mr. Marco Gonzalez, former Executive Secretary, Montreal Protocol; Dr. Stephen

Anderson, director – research, Institute for Governance & Sustainability (IGSD); Mr. Saurabh Diddi, energy economist, bureau of energy efficiency, Ms. Anjali Jaiswal, senior attorney and director, India Initiative, NRDC and Mr. Bhaskar Deol, Consultant, NRDC. Dr Ajay Matur, Director General, The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) shared, “There isan emergent need to move towards energy-efficient air conditioners with low GWP refrigerants and climate-friendly designs. This discussion at World Sustainable Development Summit on the need to create such a transition is a key step that will aid the adoption of a variety of new measures that engage meaningfully with policy makers, manufacturers and consumers at large. At TERI we will continue to collaborate with the government on this very important environmental challenge of our times.”

ENGINEERING

QualiChem named small business of the year QualiChem, an international manufacturer of water treatment chemicals and metalworking fluids, has been recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Roanoke, Va. The selection criteria for the Small Business of the Year award are increased sales, employee growth, staying power, innovation and contributions to the community, according to the Chamber. There were 11 business category awards given. QualiChem took the award in the manufacturing category and then went on to be the overall winner among the 91 companies nominated in the region. QualiChem has achieved more than a 60 percent revenue growth over the last five years. The company employs 77 people, 52 of them in its Salem, Va., facili-

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ty. QualiChem also has offices in Europe and China, with distributors around the world. Three years ago, QualiChem re-invested in a major expansion of its headquarters, laboratory and manufacturing facility in a move to boost capacity and enhance customer service. The company increased its square footage by 70 percent, including a new state-

of-the-art 45-seat training and conference center. QualiChem has close working relationships with area high schools and universities to recruit and train students who have an interest in chemistry or manufacturing for internships and full-time employment. “We have sustained a steady year-on-year rate of growth

over the past 15 years and we expect the steep growth curve to continue for the foreseeable future. Our growth is driven by our management team’s focus on new product development, customer service and support for our distribution partners,” said QualiChem President Glenn Frank. “We make a substantial investment in R&D to keep on the cutting edge of technology in our core businesses and have a program of continuous improvement in quality, delivery times and product consistency.” “The awards selection committee was impressed by QualiChem’s story of finding their niche markets and going from a small operation with mostly local sales to one of the fastest growing cutting and grinding fluids manufacturers in the world,” said Chamber President Joyce Waugh.

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Smalley receives supplier quality award For the fourth year in a row, Smalley has received the prestigious GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Smalley is one of only eighty powertrain suppliers to receive the award four years in a row. “Smalley’s commitment to Quality, Service and Deliverability are what drives the organization to produce the best retaining rings and wave springs in the world,” states Gina Dolan, Smalley’s Quality Assurance Manager. “Receiving this award again is a testament to our employees’ total engagement and commit-

ment to ensuring complete customer satisfaction” continues Dolan.

For over 50 years, Smalley has remained committed to quality. As Smalley continues to push the envelope of coiling technologies to expand our product range we remain focused on delivering engineered solutions to our customers. Smalley Steel Ring Company meets international standards of excellence, including ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, AS9100, and ISO 14001. Their world headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.

LOGISTICS

Safeducate launches RPL program Safeducate, specialist in supply chain & logistics training, today launched Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). This is a skill certification program of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The Chief Guest for the launch was Honorable Union Minister of State, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy. The grand launch ceremony took place at Safexpress Logistics Park – NCR. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Honorable Union Minister of State, Skill Development &

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Entrepreneurship, Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, said “Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the government focuses on reaching out to people in the informal sector. Under the RPL program, we plan to assess and certify over 1 million people. These people are engaged in unskilled jobs, earning low wages and are often underpaid. The government’s motive is to provide them recognition for their skills and ensure that they can move on to higher skill job roles. RPL will help them refine their existing skills and find more

satisfactory and fulfilling employment opportunities. I would like to congratulate Safeducate for taking this wonderful initiative. I sincerely hope that Safeducate will continue to strive towards bridging the skill gaps prevalent in the country.” At the launch ceremony, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Mr. Manish Kumar was present. He said, “NSDC facilitates skilling initiatives that can potentially have a multiplier effect. In doing so, it strives to involve the industry in all aspects of skill development. The approach is to upgrade the

existing skills to international standards through significant industry involvement and develop necessary frameworks for standards, curriculum and quality assurance. I would like to compliment Safeducate for undertaking this unique initiative.” Announcing about the launch of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program to the media, Ms. Divya Jain, Founder & CEO, Safeducate, said, “RPL is being given a lot of importance under the current phase of PMKVY, since it addresses many issues in skill development of unorganized workforce.”

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TUV Rheinland to provide toy testing & certification services TÜV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of TÜV Rheinland Group, Germany, a worldwide leader in Testing, Training, Inspection, Consulting & Certification, announced that it would provide its services in the area of toy testing and certification in India where it sees a huge opportunity. Toys are critical tools for the development of children, but the importance of keeping children safe from hazards while they play cannot be over rated. Especially as new materials and manufacturing processes are constantly being developed by the manufacturers. This announcement was made by Charan Singh, Regional Director, Softlines at TUV Rheinland India, while participating in a panel discussion in the recently concluded ‘Kids India 2016’ event held at Mumbai. The panel discussion was primarily focused on compliance of standards (both international

and national) relating to toy safety. Charan Singh was a part of panel discussion on Toy Safety with Vivek Jhangiani, President TAITMA, John Baby, CEO, Funskool and Hemant Bhasin from Flipkart. “Toys are an important and integral part of growing kids and have always been a challenging market for our manufacturers. We at TÜV Rheinland ensure that these toys are safe to use for kids with our global experience and in-depth expertise,” said Charan Singh.

“Compliance is a must with respect to International standards (for toys exporters to EU etc) and the same might be applicable with respect to standards which we might see in India in coming time. With our services, our customers can build consumer confidence in the quality and safety of their toys, protect children from contaminated and unsafe toys, decrease their risk of liability with documented safety standards and improve their standing in the market with our neutral mark of approval”. “We test and certify toys according to the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and European-wide standards, like EN 71 and EN 62115. From teddy bears to model trains, the “Toy Directive” applies to all playthings intended for children up to age 14. You can also get a TÜV Rheinland GS mark in combination with your product certification”, added Charan Singh.

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Ziehl-Abegg launches broad range of products From the moment Ziehl-Abegg products are installed the systems designer doesn’t need to bother him/herself with different electronic systems. Ziehl-Abegg is the only manufacturer in the market that can connect, control and regulate all systems and products with a single logic. “All our products have the same genetic code”, says Peter Fenkl, CEO of Ziehl-Abegg at the Chillventa. Anyone who can operate one device can easily cope with any other device from the Künzelsau-based fan manufacturer. “Many visitors were interested in this unique logic that our expectations for the show were clearly exceeded”, said Fenkl. We have obviously touched on a key topic here.” The company has been able to achieve this because the in-house development, programming and manufacture of motors and control devices has been the strength of the technology leader from Künzelsau for decades.

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Service technicians and facility managers often work under time constraints: ventilation systems have to readjusted, customised control units adapted accordingly, or a system needs to be expanded. Even if an element has to be replaced, a continuous operating and communication concept helps to save time. Uniform concepts in all Ziehl-Abegg

products provide the essential basis both for internal and external communication. “Anyone connecting one of our EC fans also automatically knows how to connect a ZiehlAbegg frequency inverter”, says the CEO, explaining the ZAcode. The integrated operating concept extends across the wide performance range from a small 1 kW to approximately 30 kW output. It includes axial fans and centrifugal fans. In addition, the company offers solutions both with the energy-saving EC technology as well as the conventional AC technology. The basic structure, the so-called “basic design”, is the same for all products and offers the option of analogue control at any time. Up to now this has been the preferred application in the systems. With the help of an add-on module, a bus interface can be fitted to a basic design at any time so it can be integrated into modern system concepts.

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Bonfiglioli to expand operations in India Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the India-based subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. has announced an expansion of operations in India and also in the company headquarters in Bologna, Italy. Expansion plans in India include improvements to existing facilities in Chennai and construction of a new facility in Pune (Chakan area), for a total investment of 85 Cr INR (11.3 million euro). The current plants in Chennai, located at the SIDCO Industrial Area, Thirumudivakkam, covers an area of 180,000 sq.ft. and the Mannur plant located close to Sriperumbudur covers an area of 100,000 sq.ft. These plants are highly integrated facilities that manufacture gearboxes and gearmotors. The facilities also house an R&D Centre, which develops

products tailor-made for the Indian market. A new facility of 140,000 sq.ft will be built, adjacent to the current plant at Thirumudivakkam. It will house modern assembly lines, R&D Centre and test labs, all built with the highest standards of quality and safety, consistent with Bonfiglioli locations worldwide.

A completely new facility will be built in Pune (Chakan area, western India) and is expected to be ready in March 2017. This new facility will be approximately 45,000 sq.ft., including 3,000 sq.ft. of office space and will contain 11 assembly centres and 2,000 warehouse locations, all built to the highest standards of quality and

safety, consistent with Bonfiglioli locations worldwide. Sonia Bonfiglioli, Chairman of Bonfiglioli Group, stated “Bonfiglioli is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, but we are not looking at the past. We are looking toward the future and how Bonfiglioli can become a model for industrial development, and how we can better serve our customers in high growth countries like India. The new plant in Bologna will be an industry benchmark, with smart and efficient systems required for Industry 4.0 operations, while the expansions in India will enable Bonfiglioli to increase the production capacity in India to drastically reduce lead times to customers in India and nearby countries – all with the goal to help sustain Bonfiglioli through the next 60 years and beyond.”

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ROBA-guidestop launches pneumatic safety brakes A compact safety brake in a small construction space with high forces and all this without using hydraulics – mayr power transmission has developed a new, high-performance, pneumatically-released version of the ROBA-guidestop profiled rail brake. With this innovative braking concept, which fulfils the ever- increasing safety requirements and achieves a high performance density without the use of hydraulics, the company sets new standards. Mayr power transmission is extending the tried-and-tested ROBA-guidestop series with a pneumatically-released version, which provides users with new possibilities thanks to the high holding forces. For machines, in which a hydraulic system is already available, users can still use the hydraulically-released ROBA-guidestop safety

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brakes. However, in applications where a hydraulics system would have to be installed first in order to operate a brake with high holding forces or in which several brakes would be necessary to achieve the required forces, the pneumatically-released ROBA-guidestop safety brake is now used. It clamps profiled rails equally accurately and backlash-free while achieving the same high holding forces as the hydraulic design of the brake. Innovative concept with pressure booster The pneumatic ROBA-guidestop is opened with compressed air at 20 to 30 bar. In order to achieve the necessary operating pressure, a compact pressure booster is used in combi-

nation with the brake, which mechanically increases the system pressure from 4 to 6 bar as is usual in pneumatic networks, without the use of external energy. This innovative concept enables a selective pressure increase directly prior to the brake, i.e. directly in the system where the higher pressure is required – as a result, short high-pressure lines suffice. The pneumatic ROBA-guidestop safety brake is available in five construction sizes – each size in both a standard design and in a compact, short design – covering a range of holding forces from 1 to 34 kN. The brake is designed for the different rail construction sizes of conventional linear guidance manufacturers.

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Blaser Swisslube completes 80 years The first successful product produced by the former Blaser+Co. AG was Blaha-Glanz, a waterrepellent shoe polish that was sold on the surrounding farms. Willy Blaser laid the foundation for today’s company group in the crisis year 1936. As a 20-year-old who had been unable to find work in the painting trade he had trained in, he founded a one-man company in his parent’s house in Hasle-Rüegsau where he produced lubricants and chemical-technical products especially for agriculture. Perseverance was the order of the day due to the shortage of raw materials

during the war years. The real upturn in the company’s fortunes began after the war when the customer base expanded to include besides farmers, mechanical workshops, the construction industry, the wood and metal processing industries and the first industrial factories. “With the same pioneering spirit that was present when the company was founded, tireless work was done to continue to expand the company, to increase and modernise the manufacturing facilities, as well as to increase the level of research and development,” explains the

grandson and current Managing Director, Marc Blaser. Fast forward to 1974 when Peter Blaser, (Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2010), picked up the baton to become the second generation of the Blaser family to manage the company. As a trained mechanical engineer, he introduced and added metal processing in the company’s repertoire as well as establishing and expanding the sales network in

Europe and further afield. Owing to the international orientation and ambitions of the company, the corporate name was also changed to Blaser Swisslube during this time. In 1981, Blaser Swisslube Inc. was founded in Goshen, New York. In 1995 and 1996, subsidiaries in Germany, the Czech Republic and Japan followed. Today, Blaser has its own subsidiaries and agents close to its customers in around 60 countries across the globe and employs a total of 600 employees - 300 of whom are employed in Switzerland.

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Dormer Pramet expands range of forming taps Dormer Pramet has expanded its existing range of forming taps for standard thread forms MF, UNC and UNF, as well as adding taps with oil grooves and through coolant. The Dormer forming taps are a dependable option when creating threads, offering both dynamic strength and high dimensional accuracy. The comprehensive program now includes designs and thread forms for the majority of applications and materials across all major industry segments. The five new lines of forming taps, added as part of the company’s November 2016 launch, offer greater accuracy and produce a stronger thread than standard cutting taps with increased load bearing capabilities. Manufactured from High Speed Cobalt (HSS-E), the taps provide lower surface roughness and a highly stable design, reducing the risk of breakage for added operational reliability. Available with Titanium Nitride

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(TiN) or Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) coatings, the taps thread profile generates low torque, reducing friction and ensuring a smooth surface finish. The chamfer geometry provides a better runin and even wear, with options for blind and through-hole machining. Meanwhile, Dormer Pramet has launched a comprehensive program of solid carbide taps for machining hardened steels and other difficult to machine materials. The use of hardened materials in industrial processes is becoming increasingly common, creating

a greater need for cutting tools that can operate in extreme conditions. To support this, Dormer Pramet has developed five new lines for threading depths up to 3xD under its Dormer brand. The new carbide taps – identified by the T2xx designation - form part of the company’s second product launch of 2016. Offering a high level of performance and productivity, the taps are recommended for machining hardened materials up to 63 HRC, providing high wear resistance and long tool life even at high speeds. The T2xx

range can support cutting speeds three times greater than HSS-E taps and, with a highly stable tool design, offers less risk of breakage. The taps are available in a choice of straight flute and spiral flute geometries with either a Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) or Super-B (TiAlN + WC/C) coating. Through coolant and forming tap options have also been added.

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DP Technology forges partnerships with academia DP Technology along with the College of Electromechanical Engineering at Beijing Union University and the Beijing Intelligent Mechanical Innovative Design Engineering Research Center hosted the ESPRIT CAM & Smart Manufacturing seminar on September 22, 2016. DP Technology joined the College of Electromechanical Engineering at Beijing Union University and the Beijing Intelligent Mechanical Innovative Design Engineering Research Center to host the ESPRIT CAM & Smart Manufacturing seminar in Beijing on September 22, 2016. The seminar brought into focus the most critical manufacturing topics in China today in order to better support the ten-year national plan, Made in China 2025. The Made in China 2025 program promotes the transfer into smart manufacturing, improves applications in smart manufacturing and fosters the next generation in a wide array of manufacturing industries. The event was attended by more than 60 people from local manufacturing companies, universities and members of the press. The seminar was a joint speaking engagement for outstanding businessmen and technicians.

It featured many topics to support attendees and ESPRIT users on their path to success, including Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, manufacturing automation and the partnership between industry and academia. Guang Cheng, Dean of College of Electromechanical Engineering of Beijing Union University, addressed the current status and major trends in the future of smart manufacturing from historical, conceptual and practical aspects. Mr. Cheng stated that the College of Electromechanical Engineering is committed to developing high quality application engineers with an international point of view. He also stated that, “We would like to facilitate cooperation

with DP Technology to further the development of smart manufacturing. The current research focus of Beijing Intelligent Mechanical Innovative Design Engineering Research Center covers a wide range of smart manufacturing technologies, including prototype design and manufacturing, human-machine interaction and usability testing, and smart manufacturing and service.” With more than thirty years’ experience, ESPRIT CAM is the only software which is capable of supporting B-axis multi-tasking, 2-5 axis milling, 2-22 axis turning and 2-22 axis, Wire EDM and offers a platform which gives users customized solutions through any object-oriented programming language.

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Pune Machine Tool Expo attracts huge audience The four-day Pune Machine Tool Expo, 2016 – Western India’s B2B exhibition, concluded on a positive note on 2 October 2016. With more than 100 exhibitors, the machine tool exhibition attracted 7,400 visitors and 62 trade delegations from various industries such as auto component, automobiles, capital goods, defence, aerospace and railways. Along with host city Pune, the event attracted impressive number of delegates and visitors from the Tier II and Tier III cities such as Aurangabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Satara, Ahmednagar, besides the neighboring state of Gujarat.

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Organized by the Indian Machine Tools Manufacture’s Association (IMTMA), the exhibition was held for four days from 29th September – 2nd October 2016 and served as a platform to demonstrate the latest manufacturing technologies. The expo covered both metal cutting and metal forming technologies

including automation and robotics, tooling systems, CAD/CAM and other technologies, which are essential for today’s manufacturing. The Pune Machine Tool Expo turned out to be fruitful both for the visitors as well as the exhibitors and most of the exhibitors were satisfied with the quality of the crowd

and the business opportunities that the exhibition provided them. The success of Pune Machine Tool Expo has given further impetus to the IMTMA’s idea of Regional Machine Tool Expos – to address requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of the various industry sectors in the Tier II and Tier III cities in the various regions of India. Continuing with the idea, the next Regional Machine Tool Exhibition will be the second edition of Delhi Machine Tool Expo, which will be held from 10-13 August 2017 at Pragati Maidan, before returning to Pune in 2018.

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Lantek to present Lantek Factory concept for Industry 4.0 At EuroBLECH 2016, the IT expert, Lantek will present its Lantek Factory concept for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing. Delivering high quality parts cost-effectively and at short notice, while still working profitably, is the challenge facing sheet metal companies, from medium-sized subcontractors to the largest manufacturers. Flexible manufacture is essential for companies to remain competitive within the industry and, to achieve this a digital approach to it is a key factor. Software expert, Lantek, develops individual solutions tailored to fit each customer and his financial targets, growing with him as his business develops. Lantek will be demonstrating this

at EuroBLECH 2016 in Hall 12 stand B104. The ultimate goal for Industry 4.0 is the intelligent factory, where all processes are coordinated and where engineering systems integrate to achieve adaptive manufacturing, reacting to changes or changing requirements. Even for small businesses, increasing effi-

ciency and profitability by using digital systems is very worthwhile. With the modular software solutions from Lantek, sheet metal companies of all sizes can make their processes significantly more efficient. From individual aspects of production and administration to the overall Lantek Factory concept, which links production, technical planning processes, purchasing, and distribution, companies can choose the level of digitalization that suits them best. The theme for the 24th EuroBLECH which runs from October 25th to 29th in Hanover, Germany, is “The next generation of sheet metal-processing”. In Hall 12, Stand B104. Lantek will present its machine-independent software

solutions for sheet metal and steel processing and will also provide facilities where its guests can experience Virtual Reality. In a simulation of the Lantek Factory concept, attendees can also use a headset to learn how software from Lantek makes the processes in a sheet metal factory more efficient, fitting in with the theme of the exhibition. Lantek CAD / CAM systems allow the control of pipe, profile, and sheet metal cutting machines such as plasma, laser and waterjet technology, as well as punching machines. These are optimized for optimum material utilization through sophisticated calculation algorithms, shortened cutting times, and machining sequences.

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CNC Software introduces Mastercam 2017 CNC Software, Inc. has introduced Mastercam 2017, focusing on the top requests from shops around the world looking to stay competitive. Mastercam 2017 features significant improvements that make it faster and easier to create CNC programs for complex parts, enhancements that improve material removal safety and productivity, and extended support for a broader range of CNC manufacturing equipment, cutting tools, and other related technologies. According to CNC Software President, Meghan West, Mastercam 2017 had the most comprehensive testing in the company’s history, including rigorous on-machine tests in Mastercam’s Machining Lab, feedback from the Mastercam network of Resellers, product evaluations by shops in their global Beta Testing Program, and live user analyses of new workflow. “Our customers are very much our partners

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in Mastercam product development,” adds West. “In our Machining Lab, we replicate conditions they report so that our software can deal with issues they face every day. We’re eager to understand their challenges and add value to their investment by continually making Mastercam as comprehensive and easy to use as it can be.” Mastercam incorporates a robust CAD package that includes special tools focused on preparing CAD models for efficient CNC programming and for designing tools and fixtures used during subsequent

manufacturing processes. CAD for CAM tools can eliminate hours of time required to prepare models for efficient CNC programming. For example, SOLID IMPRESSON helps quickly make custom fixtures while SOLID DISASSEMBLE takes an assembly and lays each body out for easier machining. Numerous enhancements to make 2D machining more efficient have been incorporated into Mastercam 2017, including improvements to Mastercam’s signature Dynamic Motion toolpaths. An example is DYNAMIC MILL LINE OF SIGHT micro lifts which use an intelligent line-of-sight approach to move the tool as it travels through unobstructed areas. Users will see a reduction in air cutting, better machine cycles, and smaller program files.Mastercam 2017 introduces new features that make it easy to program complex parts for manufacturing on 4- and 5-axis CNC equipment.

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Department of Heavy Industries to co-host WIN INDIA 2016

WIN INDIA is the flagship event of Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd. The event – an annual fixture in India’s trade fairs calendar, is returning to Mumbai – since inception and after the maiden show at Bangalore, it has travelled to Mumbai and Delhi – for the 10th edition scheduled during December 01-03, 2016 at the MMRDA Grounds. Leveraging the experience of the parent organisation Deutsche Messe, organisers of Hannover Messe, which is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology and now in its 70th year, WIN INDIA brings together three leading international events at a single location, presenting infinite opportunities.

Anant Geete, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprise, GoI, who was present at the inauguration of the 2015 edition of the show in Delhi, is expected to grace the occasion this year too. The event is co-hosted by the Department of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India. With the union government making a determined effort to raise the share of manufacturing in the country’s GDP, engagement and support from a crucial ministry indicates the seriousness of the purpose. When the ribbon is cut and the WIN INDIA 2016 show inaugurated formally on the

morning of 1st December at the sprawling MMRDA Grounds at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, the leading players of Indian industry will be looking forward to welcome visitors from all over the country to sample the wares on display. The theme of the show is ‘Integrated Industry – Get new technology first’, and the visitors will have a lot to look at, feel and experience, with live demonstrations and machines in action and robots in motion. With the coming of collaborative robots or Cobots, human beings can now mingle with them, and work shoulder to mechanical shoulder, literally.

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Kirloskar Brothers participates at India Cold Chain Show Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading fluid management company showcased its Canned Motor (i-CM) Pump series for Ammonia Refrigeration at the recently concluded India Cold Chain Show (ICCS) – 2016. ICCS is the leading exhibition and conference for cold chain, cold logistics,

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temperature controlling, refrigeration, storage, distribution and cold supply chain sectors. The 6th annual edition of ICCS was held in Mumbai during October 17 - 19, 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The event focused on cold storage infrastructure, temperature controlling and IT solutions for cold storages/warehouses, and material handling solutions for cold storages, cold chain and cold supply chain. Since 2011, ICCS is organised jointly with Reed Manch every year, with

active national and international participation. i-CM pump, categorised under i - CAN series pumps, caters to industries such as refrigeration (cold storage), ice plants, chemical and process and windmill. i-CM pumps are mainly used for pumping hazardous fluids such as radioactive coolants, corrosive and noxious liquids (free of suspended solids and particles), liquefied gases, etc. It comes with innovative features, such as optimised stator & rotor design, apart from its compact size,

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KEPL awarded by Quality Circle Forum of India Pune-headquartered Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd (KEPL), a joint venture of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) in India, won gold and silver trophies at the “31st Chapter Convention CCQC-2016”, organised by Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), on September 24th 2016 in Pune, India. Established in 1982, QCFI was recognized as the institution representing “The Quality Concept” movement in India. It has successfully implemented quality concepts under the TQM umbrella across several industry verticals which have experienced phenomenal enhancement of their work processes and productivity after implementation of quality concept tools. Three teams from KEPL (Team Anand, Team MSD and Team Utkarsh) participated and presented their Kaizen case studies. The case studies were highly appreciated and awarded with the “gold and silver trophies”. The theme for this convention was “quality circle and its allied concepts”. This was a forum for interaction and, sharing of knowledge and ideas on quality circle and

other allied concepts such as TPM, 5-S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-yoke, SMED, JIT, Kanban etc. The programme was categorized in a QC and allied case study, model exhibition, poster, presentation and visual display. KEPL team “Anand” presented their Kaizen case study titled “cost reduction through VA/VE project” and were awarded with silver trophy, team MSD presented their case study on “improve the utilization of cutting tool (broach) by enhancing keyway sizing machine capacity” and were awarded with gold trophy. Team Utkarsh presented a case study on “throughput

improvement by reducing NVA’s in steam turbine assembly” and were recognized with gold trophy. The presentation flow started with the introduction of Kirloskar Group and its uniqueness, introduction to the case study, followed by systematic problem solving steps. S S Katare, Plant Head, KEPL said, “We are honoured to receive such awards for our quality and Kaizen improvement practices. We look forward to receiving more such recognitions in the coming year which will further encourage our Kaizen culture”.

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Lapp Group buys CEAM & Fender The Stuttgart-based Lapp Group, the leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded cable and connection technology products, has acquired CEAM CaviSpeciali. The company hires 110 employees in Monselice, Italy, and is one of the leading European manufacturers of data cables for Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus network systems. Lapp has also acquired S.C. Fender Cables, a company employing 20 members of staff in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It specialises in cables for alarm and fire protection systems and, along with CEAM, was part of COFIMA Holding. “The acquisition of CEAM strengthens Lapp’s leading

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role in industry-standard data communication systems,” said Andreas Lapp, Chairman of the Board of Lapp Holding. “Lapp has thus attained additional expertise and manufacturing capacities, especially in the fast growing Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus systems markets.” The acquisition took effect on October 13; the parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Lapp has acquired CEAM, an innovative and profitable family company. Its turnover in 2015 was €23 million; Fender generated around €3.5 million in revenue in this year. CEAM and Fender were formerly part of COFIMA Holding, a business run by founders Franco and Carlo Magon. Lapp has a longstanding partnership with CEAM. Georg Stawowy, Chief Technical Officer at Lapp Holding AG, said: “The takeover will help us to boost our successful branded products – UNITRONIC® and ETHERLINE®. This will help Lapp to become the innovation leader in cable-based data communication systems in the field of automation.” Franco

Magon, one of CEAM and Fender founders, emphasized that the Lapp Group and CEAM fit together well not only in terms of technology and products but also in their values: “Ethics, innovation, performance and service - these values have been guidelines for CEAM, and they have brought our small family business together with the global player Lapp.” And Carlo Magon adds:” This acquisition is very good news for CEAM, for our employees and for our customers, as is creates entirely new opportunities for growth and development.” CEAM will continue to supply CEAM products to their existing customers.

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ABB energizes transformer at world record voltage level ABB has developed, manufactured and energized a 1,200-kilovolt (kV) ultrahigh voltage power transformer to support India’s plans to build a 1,200 kV transmission system, supplementing the existing 400 kV and 800 kV transmission grid as demand for electricity increases. This 1.2 million volt transformer represents the highest alternating current voltage level in the world and is installed at the national test station at Bina, Madhya Pradesh in Central India, as part of a collaborative initiative by the country’s central transmission utility, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). The transformer was manufactured and tested at ABB’s facility in Vadodara. India’s geographic span means

that resource-rich generation centers and urban and industrial load centers are often far apart calling for efficient power transmission. Along with the country’s commitment to enhance the contribution of renewables, these factors are driving the development of an ultrahigh voltage transmission infrastructure. The 1,200 kV transmission system will help strengthen the grid and enhance load capacity up to 6,000

megawatts (MW). Transmission at higher voltages enables larger amounts of electricity to be transported across longer distances, while minimizing losses. At the same time, less space is needed for fewer transmission lines which reduces the environmental impact and overall cost. “This is a milestone achievement underscoring ABB’s rich history and technology leadership in India, and our ‘In country for

country’ approach”, said Pitamber Shivnani, Local Division Manager, ABB Power Grids division in India. “The achievement is a testimony to our customer commitment and comes at a time when India has resumed focus on high and ultra-high voltage transmission in line with development of large scale renewable energy projects,” he added. ABB has also developed a 1,200 kV circuit breaker that was the first hybrid Gas Insulated Switchgear in the world to be energized at this voltage level. This is safely housed with the disconnector in a tank filled with insulating gas resulting in a space saving potential of 60% compared with conventional designs.

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Shell Lubricants organizes 5th edition of Metals Technology Forum Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants held the 5th edition of its Metals Technology Forum today in Mumbai. The forum was attended by leading industry experts in the metal and steel industry, to discuss the challenges faced by the lubricants industry and find solutions for the same. In addition, the forum was aimed at showcasing Shell Lubricants’ innovative technology and its holistic solutions, with a special focus on offerings for modern day steel plants. The event witnessed over 90 participants from different metal and steel companies including Tata Sponge & Iron Steel; JSW, Bhushan Steel Limited, Kalyani Steels and Essar Steels, among others. The key trends discussed during the forum included: dynamics of increasing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs; the best lubricant-related

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operation and maintenance practices; outlook on growth of the metal and steel sector; and challenges of controlling leakages in pumps and valves. The sessions at the technology forum were addressed by Mr. D P Deshpande, Managing Director, Tata Sponge Iron Limited; Mr. Arvind Kumar, CEO, Kaytek Solutions OU; Mr. Prashant Godbole, Sr. Manager Sales & Predictive

Maintenance team, PRIMETALS Technologies; and Mr. Mukesh Dubey, Sr. Vice President – Mechanical, Kalyani Steels. Additionally, the forum was led by Mr. Akhil Jha, Vice President – Technical, Shell Lubricants India; Mr. Ajay Agarwal, Technical Team Lead, Shell India and Mr. Umesh Dwivedi, BDM, Shell India, and was concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Vineet Thakar, Vice President – Sales, B2B, Shell India. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Akhil Jha, Vice President Technical, Shell Lubricants India said, ““At Shell Lubricants, we recognize that even one break-down or unscheduled maintenance can lead to stoppage of a steel plant, therefore resulting in significant loss of production. We have organized the 5th edition of this event in Mumbai to deliberate on the modern day lubrication challenges faced and solutions sought by the Metals & Steel industry”.

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Mytrah Energy reaches One Gigawatt milestone Mytrah Energy, one of India’s largest independent Power Producers in renewable energy today announced that the installation of additional capacity at its Aspari project in Andhra Pradesh has taken its total wind portfolio energy capacity to 1000 MW (1 Gigawatt). Commenting on Mytrah’s milestone, Ravi Kailas, Chairman, said: “In just six years Mytrah has covered an extraordinary distance and today marks the significant milestone achievement of one gigawatt of wind energy capacity. It gives me enormous pride to have reached this juncture after tireless work, preparation, planning and execution by everyone associated with Mytrah. I would like to again thank our employees, shareholders, vendors, investors and bankers associated with Mytrah for their continued support

in delivering this milestone.” Elaborating on the key contributing factors to the milestone, Vikram Kailas, MD & CEO, Mytrah Energy said, “Three things help translate our plans into reality. First, we execute our plans in a rigorous manner. Whether in an under-construction project or a fund raising exercise, we really sweat the small stuff. Second, we actively support a culture of innovation. Several of our current

practices started as ‘garage experiments’ within the firm. Third, we take a long-term view of the business and invest our resources accordingly. Some of these bets may seem quite contrarian but have proved to be right in the long term. Our industry-leading wind resource capability, for example, is the result of this approach.” Shirish Navlekar, Joint MD & CFO, Mytrah Energy, “With our first capital raise of Rs.320 crores

in 2010-11, our journey started on a steady track, raising capital from highly acclaimed investors every year. With a collective loan book of 2500 crores in 2014 which helped us deliver 543 MW, we kept the momentum to reach a collective fund mobilization of over 10,000 crores including one of the largest refinancing transactions in the renewable space in India in next two years to complete our Gigawatt journey.”

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Fluke launches new infrared camera Fluke Corp has introduced the new Fluke® TiX620 Infrared Camera, joining the TiX640, TiX660 and TiX1000 models as part of the Fluke Expert Series. The TiX620 is an ideal infrared camera for the experienced thermographer. Its 640 x 480 resolution provides high measurement accuracy and 5.6-inch high-resolution LCD screen affords a premium in-field viewing experience making identification of problem spots quicker and easier. The large screen enables thermographers to identify issues and edit images directly on camera while still in the field — reducing time in the office that was previously spent optimizing images and generating reports. The TiX620 provides users with EverSharp

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combines them into one image, displaying each object, from foreground to background, sharply for the best image quality. The camera also features Fluke IR-Fusion technology with three different operating modes: Picture-in-Picture, full visible light, and AutoBlend. These different ways of viewing the data captured through 640 x 480 resolution makes it easier for users to identify and report problems. On-board advanced analytics allow users to adjust or enhance images right on the camera without additional software. Also included is Fluke SmartView software, which provides a suite of advanced tools to view, optimize, annotate, and analyze infrared images, and generate fully customizable professional reports.

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Suzlon & Canadian solar partner for solar projects in Telangana Suzlon Group, one of the leading renewable energy solutions providers in the world announced a joint venture with Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar energy companies, for two solar projects of 15 MW each at the sites of Ramannapet and Kamareddy, Telangana. Canadian Solar shall acquire 49% stake in Avighna Solarfarms Limited and Amun Solarfarms Limited, the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) setup by Suzlon for executing these projects. Canadian Solar shall provide its top tier solar PV modules , arrange project financing and contribute its technology expertise to ensure the commissioning of these projects in the financial year 2017 (FY17). The offtaker of Ramannapet project will be Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited

and for Kamareddy project will be Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company Limited. Suzlon will be responsible for project commissioning and to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a period of 25 years. Suzlon won solar projects of 210 MW in Telangana through a competitive bidding process and the PPAs for the same were signed in February, 2016. These include one project of 100 MW, one of 50 MW and four projects of 15 MW each. Steve Iyer, Vice President (Operations),

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Tata Power appoints three Independent Directors on Board Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, announced the appointment of Ms. Anjali Bansal, Ms. Vibha Padalkar, and Mr. Sanjay Bhandarkar as Independent Directors on the Board of the Company, effective from October 14, 2016. The appointments of Independent Directors are in terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The newly appointed Independent Directors reinforce Tata Power’s intent to attract high quality talent and expertise. Ms. Bansal is a Senior Advisor to TPG Capital (TPG), a leading global private equity fund, based in Mumbai. Ms. Vibha Padalkar is Executive

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Canadian Solar, said, “Canadian Solar is pleased to partner with Suzlon for the development of 30 MW solar power projects in Telangana. These projects mark our first investment in the Indian solar sector and shall contribute to our global pipeline of 2.4 GW of projects in late-stage development.” J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group, said, “Suzlon aims to aid green energy requirement by delivering sustainable and affordable energy to all. We are thankful to Canadian Solar for the confidence reposed in Suzlon and its technology. For Suzlon, this is a step forward towards developing environment friendly energy sources, underscoring its commitment towards the Government’s target of setting up 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022.”

Director and Chief Financial Officer at HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life). While, Mr. Sanjay Bhandarkar is the former Managing Director of Rothschild’s Investment Banking operations in India. The appointment of all three Independent Directors was passed at a recently conducted Board meeting. The Company has also declared that none of the above named Independent Directors are related to any of the other Directors of the Company.

Trade Fair Trio continue leadership For the sixth time now the Indian trade fair trio WIRE & CABLE INDIA, Tube India and Metallurgy India was held at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center in Mumbai from 5 to 7 October 2016. Over three days of the trade fair the latest technologies from the wire and cable industries, tube processing and tube trading as well as metallurgy were presented by 406 exhibitors on just under 8,000 square metres of exhibition area. Alongside a high percentage of exhibitors from India, there were again large country pavilions from Germany, Austria, Italy, the USA and China. The concurrent holding of the three trade fairs generated valuable synergies for both exhibitors and visitors alike. The atmosphere was governed by many conversations at trade fair stands and the prospect of good follow-up business. Exhibitors rated the quality of visitors as positive throughout while high decision-making competence and good technical knowledge characterised the conversations at the stands. To the tune of 12,300 trade visitors came to the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center in Mumbai, corresponding to a 28% increase in visitors over the previous events. In parallel with this trade fair trio Messe Essen and Messe Düsseldorf India organised the India Essen Welding & Cutting. The next trade fair trio wire India, Tube India and Metallurgy India will again be held concurrently with India Essen Welding & Cutting at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center in Mumbai from 27 to 29 November 2018.

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B2B e-commerce, an underdog in the market, slowly Rising to excel! B2C e-commerce started blooming in India in 2007. This was the year when the market picked up pace, people started warming up to the idea of shopping online and a burst of start-ups emerged on the scene. Fast forward to 2016 and the B2B e-commerce space is gearing up for change, invention and rampant adoption. Given the agility with which brick and mortar firms are “moving” online and bringing in a new twist to old school methods of trade and commerce, it will only take around 5 odd years for India to fully accept the concept of B2B e-commerce and further innovate in this sector. To share a few numbers with you, B2B is expected to grow to $6.7 trillion in gross merchandise value by 2020. As per Wal-Mart, Indian B2B e-commerce segment is right now worth $300 billion, and is expected to expand to $700 billion by 2020. This continuous and consistent growth will make the B2B eCommerce market two times bigger than the B2C market ($3.2 trillion) within the same timeframe. And herein lies the immense potential of this space! To give you a bit of a background, Industrial e-commerce

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started way back in 2000 in Japan. MonotaRo (joint venture between Sumitomo and W.W. Grainger. Inc) successfully transacted an order online and there’s been no looking back since. History lessons aside, going online in the B2B sector has its perks, for the company, the economy and the country. To begin with, this industry is considered one of the fastest growing in times of a global slowdown. An Indian survey suggests that e-commerce industry is expected to contribute 4% to the GDP by the year 2020 and that this contribution will go up to 15% in the next 15 years! Also, growth in the retail sector will have a cascading effect on manufacturing and allied sectors like advertising, logistics, social media and IT/ITES which will result in employment generation. Currently, the consumer e-commerce model alone provides direct employment to approximately 40,000 people and is estimated to create 1 million direct and another 0.5 million indirect jobs by 2020. Moving on from industry to the customers. Given that they will have more access to data, they will feel empowered. And a consumer that

feels empowered is obviously a very good thing for the economy! In a recent study of Millennials, it turned out that young people do not want to talk to the merchants even when they are buying their first car. They strongly prefer to make an online purchase. This is a sure shot indicator of the fact that self-service adoption will continue to increase year after year. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2020, the customer will manage 85% of his/her relationship with an enterprise without interacting with another human. Hence, it only follows that this group will play a key role in the improvement of customer service, forge growth and development of more responsive order

taking processes, demand better prices and after sales service. All positives aside, I do believe that it is going to be difficult for the B2B e-commerce market to find its footing. Why, you ask? In B2C, sales are relatively simple, prices are fixed, products are easy to showcase and market, quantities are low, and shipping is easy. Very little regulation or tax complexity comes into play. In contrast, in the B2B sector, prices are highly variable, volumes are much higher, the product range is much wider which necessitates a flexible shipping and logistics solution. In addition to this, tax and regulatory concerns impact sales greatly. All data points, pros and cons considered, B2B e-commerce surely has growth potential and is showing future promise. Today, 74% of B2B buyers research at least one-half of their work purchases online. That’s enough hardcore data evidence (leaving years of experience and intuition aside) to suggest that B2B e-commerce is here to stay and here to grow. For more information Brijnandan Mundhra, Founder & CEO - Industricals.com brijnandanmundhra@industricals.com

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HARTING & Arrow Electronics expand their global partnership The HARTING Technology Group and Arrow Electronics expand their global partnership. A correlating agreement was signed on Thursday at the trade fair “electronica” in Munich. Arrow Electronics has been a HARTING distributor in North America for 22 years. Over that time span, Arrow has grown to be one of the largest distributors of HARTING products in North America, posting record sales in 2015 and 2016. In order to carry this

momentum forward, HARTING and Arrow have agreed to expand their partnership to include EMEA

and APAC. Both companies expressed their confidence that this expanded partnership will

help them meet their aggressive global revenue targets. “We are using this wide-ranging sales cooperation to boost our international distribution network consisting of our own subsidiaries and external distribution partners,” says Jon DeSouza, President and CEO HARTING Inc. of North America. “This brings us even closer to our customers and their requirements,” emphasis EdgarPeter Düning, Managing Director of HARTING Electric.

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Fit & go: igus simplifies parallel guidance of e-chain and corrugated tube The motion plastics specialist igus has again expanded its modular kit for the E4.1 energy chain series and now offers a solution for the guidance of e-chain and corrugated tube in the same system. Named E4.1 TUB, this system ensures flexibility, ease of assembly and long service life in a low-wear double system. Individual hoses and cables, which have a significantly shorter service life than the other media, are often guided outside the energy supply chain in a corrugated tube. Thus their replacement can be carried out quickly, without having to open the e-chain. To simplify and strengthen the connection of e-chain and corrugated tube, igus has developed new side plates for the universal E4.1 modular kit. The side plates of the outer link of the e-chains are provided with special rails, on which you can simply slide in clips to hold the hoses. You can thus combine the energy chain with the tube in a very short time. Until now, the corrugated tubes had to be bolted to the chain using clamps. The so-called clip system holders are available in all four E4.1 sizes in combination with 8 different sizes of high-quality

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corrugated tubes. The side plates can also be easily retrofitted on existing E4.1 energy supply systems as clip system holders. Neither screws nor tools are required for their attachment to the e-chain and the assembly of the corrugated tubes. Both assembly and disassembly are therefore very fast and easy. The e-chain and corrugated tube are joined together in the E4.1 TUBs, so that the whole system works very harmoniously offering a long service life. The entire system was extensively tested at igus in the test lab with a floor area of 2,750 square metres. The E4.1 modular system for the perfect use of installation space and cable protection Like the corrugated tube, the e-chain is characterised by easy and quick attachment to the machine. To this end the E4.1 e-chain allows the easy fitting of cables or hoses due to the removable crossbars on both sides. Moreover users can benefit from the high strength, robustness and low-noise characteristics of E4.1 even in small installation spaces. The new side

plates can also be combined with the enclosed R4.1 version. In this way, the user can combine the user can combine: side plates, different crossbars, lids & shelves, separators, brackets, straps and now even clip system holders as needed. The external parallel guidance of corrugated tubes in the E4.1 TUB smoothly extends the potential for cable guidance without a costly retrofit or even replacement of existing systems and without a significant increase in installation space. For machine builders, igus delivers a useful system that is already available from stock in interior heights 32-56 mm - even up to 80 millimetres on request.

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Red Lion Controls names Jack Lee as president Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, recently announced the appointment of Jack Lee as President of the company. Jack, whose appointment is effective, will be based at Red Lion’s headquarters in York, Pennsylvania. Jack Lee succeeds Mike Granby, who served as President of Red Lion for seventeen years, and is leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial projects. Mike joined Red Lion in 1996 through the acquisition of the UK business that he founded, Paradigm Controls.

“Jack has broad experience in industrial markets, including business development in the rapidly-growing Industrial Internet of Things field. His leadership skills and global industrial background make him well-suited to take Red Lion into its next phase,” said Jo Hallas, Business Group Director at Spectris plc. “We would like to thank Mike for his considerable contribution to Red Lion, building the company into a trusted industrial automation and networking brand over his many years of service.” Jack served as Senior Vice Presi-

dent and Managing Director of the Surface Equipment and Automation Business Group for Dover Corporation before joining Red Lion. Prior to this, he held various senior positions with Emerson, including leading the acquisition and integration of the Bristol measurement and control business. Earlier in his career, he held positions with Solvay and Pennzoil. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and an MBA from Northwestern University. “I look forward to the opportunity to lead Red Lion

forward as it helps customers gain business insight by improving communications and increasing productivity through its industryleading solutions,” said Jack Lee, President of Red Lion. “Red Lion has great talent, technology, partnerships and global reach, and we will continue to innovate and focus on providing strong customer service into the future.”

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Schlumberger Licenses ADNOC Offshore Drilling Technology The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has entered into an agreement with Schlumberger, a world leader in drilling technology, to license ADNOC’s proprietary offshore drilling technology for use in Schlumberger’s portfolio of drilling services. The Stabilising System for Deep Drilling (SSDD) technology greatly improves offshore drilling operations by improving borehole stability and reducing drill times, with significant potential savings for operating companies. The licensing agreement was signed, today at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), by Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy, ADNOC’s Director of Exploration, Development and Production, and Djamel Idri, Schlumberger’s General Manager and Vice President, UAE, at ADIPEC, the world’s most influential oil and gas show, taking place in Abu Dhabi, until November 10. Al Kindy said: “The international licensing of this technology represents an important

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milestone for the company. The SSDD greatly reduces complications in the offshore drilling process, where conditions are often challenging and costs are high. We are excited to see this invention shared through this global agreement, which will spread ADNOC’s technological expertise worldwide.” The licensing of the SSDD system represents the first time a proprietary ADNOC technology will have been commercialised abroad. The system was developed by Fahed Al Ameri, ADNOC Drilling Department Manager, and Farhaad Khaled Saeed Mohamed Al

Awadhi, ADMA OPCO Drilling Technical Support Manager and is manufactured in the UAE. “The addition of the SSDD technology to Schlumberger’s industry-leading portfolio of drilling tools and services presents an opportunity to improve drilling performance in offshore operations,” said Idri. “By minimising down-time and increasing drilling stability, operators stand to reap savings in both time and unexpected costs. We are pleased to bring ADNOC’s technology to our customers, and look forward to further cooperation between our companies.” Downhole stability has been a major challenge for offshore operators, where environmental concerns prevent the use of many additives to drilling fluid. The licensing of the SSDD system, through Schlumberger, presents an economic opportunity for ADNOC and a reliable solution for operators in many of the world’s most challenging operating environments.

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10th edition of WIN INDIA 2016 was announced Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd, organizers of the world’s largest trade fair Hannover Messe announced the 10th edition of WIN INDIA 2016, India’s leading industrial and engineering trade fair, scheduled to be held from December 1-3, 2016 at the MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Further to this, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Government of India and WIN INDIA announced its continued partnership to work jointly towards promoting India’s high tech engineering and capital goods manufacturing industry as a part of Government of India’s ‘Make In India’ campaign. WIN INDIA 2016 will cover the entire lifecycle of Industry 4.0 industrial automation, hydraulics & pneumatics, warehousing and logistics, in three specialized trade fairs - Industrial Automation India (IA India), Motion Drive & Automation India (MDA India) and CeMAT India. To announce the collaboration, present at the conference were Shri. Girish Shankar, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India, Mr S N Roy, Chairman -FICCI Capital Goods Committee and CEO & Managing Director, L&T Power Ltd, Mr. Kannan Vishvanath, Senior Member, SIMHEM (Society for Indian Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturers), Mr. Dattatreya Gaur, Vice President, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd. WIN INDIA 2016, a unique destination for showcasing the relevance of Industry 4.0 to

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Indian manufacturing industry, will highlight India’s unrelenting march towards becoming a manufacturing powerhouse in the region. As per a recent report compiled by Nikkei and research firm Markit, the overall order booking for the Indian manufacturing sector rose to a 22-month high in October 2016. This indicates that the vital signs for the sector are truly on course and would be aptly demonstrated at the trade fairs. Shri. Girish Shankar, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry said, “As per various Government schemes, we are expecting a threefold increase in growth in capital goods production and employment by 2025 and a 3.5 times increase in the manufacturing sector by 2026. With this boost in the manufacturing sector, WIN INDIA 2016 will be an exciting avenue for the industry to launch and showcase new products and industry 4.0 technologies. WIN INDIA serves the modern technology induction aspect of ‘Make In India’. The Government is committed to raising technology levels in Indian manufacturing. WIN INDIA enables Indian MSMEs to get exposed to select German modern technologies. WIN INDIA being at their door steps, allows

them to network with innovative products manufacturing exhibitors, normally present at Hannover Messe. Support by the Government of India to WIN INDIA is to enable Indian manufacturing industry to get to know global best, right here in India. We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd and we extend our full support to WIN INDIA 2016.” Mr. Cavas Dumasia, Secretary – SIMHEM and Vice President – Marketing & Sales, Godrej Material Handling said “One of the important objectives of SIMHEM is to inform users of the benefits of mechanized material handling equipment through training programs, seminars, trade fairs etc. CeMAT India is a great platform for the material handling sector in India and with its partnership with SIMHEM, we see growth opportunities for our members as well as other integrated industry to promote their business and develop leads. SIMHEM & CeMAT India are two leading brands in the material handling sector in India and what better than joining hands to expand the market.” WIN INDIA will also see a participation of more than 200 exhibitors, launching and showcasing their new products

and technologies from around the globe. WIN INDIA 2016 has representations from China, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, UAE and USA. Some of the leading brands that will be participating are Siemens, Robert Bosch Engineering, Festo, Camozzi, Larsen & Toubro, Rittal, Nord Systems, Jungheinrich Lift Trucks India, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd, Mahindra Logistics, Pilz India, Intouch, Grey Orange Robotics, Kompress India, Exide Industries Ltd, NASH Robotics & Automation Pvt Ltd, Concord Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, ABM Drivers India, Eppinger and Ningbo Degson amongst others. Mr. Dattatreya Gaur from Robert Bosch Engineering talked about their products and technologies that will be displayed at WIN INDIA and the role of the Government and WIN INDIA in boosting the industry. “FICCI is happy to partner with Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI), once again in organizing WIN INDIA, which is emerging as a prominent show for the capital goods and automation industry. The capital goods sector in India in which 80% enterprises are from MSME sector, needs latest and strategic technology in various spheres. The sector is also gearing up for the new wave of Industry 4.0. With Prime Minister’s Make in India initiative, we are aspiring to be the manufacturing hub for capital goods across the value chain” said Mr. S N Roy, Chairman- FICCI Capital Goods Committee. Speaking at the press

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conference, Mr. Mehul Lanvers Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. said, “In the pursuit of increasing the manufacturing capacity of India, we see a major potential for the growth of capital goods manufacturing industry. With support from Department of Heavy Industries and various other industrial associations like FICCI, SIMHEM, FPSI, VDMA, AIA and IVS, the industry is here to stay and grow. We have witnessed the commitment and efforts

from our exhibiting companies for driving new and innovative technologies and products in the manufacturing space. At WIN INDIA, we continue to provide this large platform for enterprise and user industry to interact, creating a complete solution marketplace.” WIN INDIA 2016 will present interactive features such as ‘Automation Training Zone’ along with AIA (Automation Industry Association), MDA FORUM by VDMA, Intralogistics

4.0 Conference and Masterclass for Supply Chain Professionals organized by ISCM, CEO Conclave by FPSI, Vacuum Technology Workshop etc. With the objective of bringing industrial associations together, WIN INDIA has partnered with associations such as SIMHEM, FPSI (Fluid Power Society of India), VDMA (German Engineering Association), AIA (Automation Industry Association), Indian Vacuum Society, SME Chambers of

Commerce, Bombay Industries Associations, Association for Multimodal transporters, Taloja Industries Association and Bombay Goods Transport Association. WIN INDIA is organized by Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd, Deutsche Messe’s subsidiary in India, and belongs to Deutsche Messe’s HANNOVER MESSE Worldwide portfolio, which includes events in Brazil, China, Italy, Turkey, and the United States.

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SPS Automation India: Preparing India for the next stage of industrial revolution Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India together with Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH and P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG have announced that the third edition of SPS Automation India, Motek India and Control India – will take place in Mumbai. Scheduled from 8 – 10 June 2017 at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, the co-located technology fairs will target technologies key to attaining manufacturing competitiveness for Indian players. India is seeking technology partners to accelerate domestic manufacturing and improve their technology infrastructure. With the government‘s impetus on developing industrial corridors and smart cities along with rolling out major programmes such as Make in India, Digital India etc, there is a sharp innovation and technology led movement in the country. The

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national manufacturing policy is another strong step towards development of manufacturing industry. Vertical specific initiatives are being put in place by the government to enhance sector wise growth and production capacities in F&B, automotive, textile, pharmaceutical, petrochemicals etc. Amidst all these advancements, India also needs to get ready for the Industry 4.0 revolution – where advanced manufacturing, quantum engineering, 3D printing, robotics and smart factories are expected to change the shop floor. A transformation like this can come about only if manufacturers are ready to master advanced industrial automation concepts and technologies for their fields. Preparing India for the next stage of this industrial revolution, SPS Automation India, Motek India and Control

India will be the convergence point where man will talk to machines, technology experts will talk to industry decision makers and new innovations will come to the fore. In keeping with the technology needs of the market, the co-located fairs will be dedicated to the latest in manufacturing concepts. SPS Automation India 2017 will focus on factory and process automation and applied solutions whereas Motek India will cover automation in assembly automation, robotics and material handling. Control India, on the other hand, will focus on instrumentation, measurement, opto-electronics and quality assurance. The trade fair, also comprising a conference, will cover a diverse mix of subjects, services and solutions in order to meet India’s demand as one of the fastest growing automation markets in the world. Scheduled in the financial capital of the country, where the Make-in-India week was also initiated by the government last year, the co-located technology fairs are expected to bring together prospective decision makers and business leadership to create a strong network for technology procurement and knowledge exchange.

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Ador impresses visitors at

INDIA ESSEN Ador Welding Ltd. has been synonymous with welding in India for over 64 years. A pioneer and leader in welding industry, Ador has progressively extended its knowledge and expertise to cater to the existing and perceived user needs at home as well as in the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. The company offers a comprehensive range of welding consumables, equipment, services and automation solutions to ensure excellence in welding and fabrication in every key sector. P.K. Balasubbramaniian speaks to managing director Satish Bhat to ascertain the innovations being showcased by the company and its initiatives to maintain its leadership position. Excerpts: Q. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the show you put up at India Essen Welding & Cutting International Trade Fair 2016 staged at BEC Mumbai during 5-7 October? Well, we had an impressive stall in a vantage position at IEW&C 2016 where we displayed some of our first-of-their-kind innovative products. Our Pulse-MIG Equipment drew the attention of everyone. This is Synergic Pulsed MIG/MAG/FCAW Welder with intelligent 3-in-1 control, based on material type, material thickness and joint type requirement. Pulse MIG is a revolutionary product developed by us indigenously as a result of our rigorous R & D. It is ideal for both thin as well as thick sheet metal. It is a boon to major fabricators who can now weld sheet metals as thin as 0.6 mm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.8 mm without affecting the parent metal. The high pulse current does no harm to the heat affected zone. The equipment is an import substitute costing 20% less compared to the imported one. The machine can be used with advantage in wagon manufacture. It would enhance productivity and quality in the fabrication of railcoaches. Fabricators like ICF Perambur, TEXMACO

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and Jessops would find this equipment an imperative. Our estimation is that we would be able to sell about 200-250 machines per annum.

Q. What else was new in your stall? Our Welding Fume Extractor was yet another cynosure. In welding, fumes are inevitable. But they need not come in your way, affecting your health or productivity. Our Welding Fume Extractor is designed to contain or minimize electrical and electronics pollution. The equipment is inverter-based. It sucks the fume from the workplace. The filter cleans the air from different kinds of dry dust, welding aerosols and other dry contaminants from most industrial processes. The Welding Fume Extractor comes in different sizes. The smallest one is portable and can be taken wherever welding is going on. The biggest one weighs 100 kg and comes with a 3 metre arm length. We also supply integrated systems for fume extraction. At a time, the Extractor can suck and ventilate fumes from 10 welding booths. Evacuation of fumes keeps the work environment clean and productive.

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Q. What measures do you take to reduce costs and enhance profitability? We do value engineering and value analysis to see how we can reduce the production and the end product cost without compromising on quality and functionality of the product. In doing so, we look at various options in terms of design, supplier, material, etc. We explore all permutations and combinations to ensure lean manufacturing so that the resultant savings can be passed on to the customer. We offer complete range of products for a given application. When it comes to consumables, we offer nickel-chromium based products for better and ease of maintenance. In order to enhance operational efficiency, we use low cost automation. We also reuse energy wherever possible so as to optimize energy cost inputs. These are some of the measures.

Q. Are your products futuristic? Yes they are. We have a complete range of innovative products in place. With Pulsed-MIG, there is no technology gap. If you take consumables, the range is comprehensive. Wherever needed, we recommend Automation solutions in order to reduce the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s process time. At Ador, R & D is continual and on-going. We

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Ador stall at India Essen Welding & Cutting Fair 2016

are even looking at automating gouging with a new range of machines. The pressure vessel industry would benefit from this immensely.

Q. How do you propose to maintain your leadership position? First and foremost, we are proactive and satisfy the customer needs by offering him a complete range of contemporary products. On the

other hand, we keep on innovating to come up with breakthrough products and solutions. We also improve our efficiency and response time and offer good after-sales service. These are notwithstanding the fact that we keep on improving our existing products and performance to become more agile & cost-competitive. And it goes without saying that we are totally technology driven.

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Response is really good and participants are very keen to participate in ME Cup and such kind of activity should be continued in the future.

Q. What are your thoughts on the theme for this year’s ME Cup?

As I mentioned earlier, students were involved in awareness campaign from beginning. The activities includes, poster distribution, email campaigns, updating through social media and visits to various campuses to conduct seminar, etc. The students will also play a very crucial role in execution of final event. I would say, we have already identified the team of more than 50 volunteers dedicated for execution of ME CUP final event in Feb 2017.

Theme “Intelligent Manufacturing for a Greener Tomorrow” is indeed a contemporary that focuses on intelligent solution for manufacturing Industries while looking at the challenges for environment ahead. Dr. S. L. Patil (Professor ) Department of Instrumentation and Control College of Engineering, Pune

Q. What do you think about the idea of a national-level automation competition for college students? It is really good initiative which would help the students to apply learning into practice and develop some kind of solution to real world problem. The Mitsubishi Electric Cup is the competition for automation where in all basic branches of engineering can participate. The whole concept of this competition is to provide Industry like platform where in students have to collaborate, innovate and execute the complete projects using world class Factory Automation components. Generally, such type of exposure is only available on job and rare for the students. This competition makes students ready for industry in their student life itself.

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Q. What role did CoEP play during the awareness campaign for the ME Cup? COEP has distributed more than 1500 posters to Institutes across India. Additionally, COEP students and faculty members visited various campuses for campaign in and around Pune and conducted seminar and interaction with students.

Q. Can you explain the steps that were involved in undertaking the awareness campaign and reaching out to different institutes across the country? COEP is very active in terms of the organization of different types of events in Campus. The faculties and students have very good experience to handle awareness campaign to reach out to the right audience. We have done many activities like mass emails, information sharing through social media & websites, through Whatsapp communications, circulation of posters, etc.

Q. What is your opinion about the proposals received from Participants for MECUP 2? The project submitted by participants are really innovative and worth evaluating. It was really a tough task for judges to short list 35 teams out of more than 100 proposals received.

Q. What kind of response has the CoEP team received from different institutes for the ME Cup?

Q. What role did the student volunteers from CoEP play during the awareness campaign?

Q. This year, CoEP is the venue chosen for the grand finale of the ME Cup. How are you feeling about that? It’s really good. We fill proud to be associated with ME cup. This entire event will provide a good opportunity to our students for exploring Factory Automation domain and interactions with Industry experts and senior delegates from MELCO, Japan.

Q. What kind of arrangements has been made for the final round at CoEP? We, the faculty members and students, are eagerly waiting for grand finale in Feb 2017 and to welcome participants & delegates of MECUP 2 in our heritage Campus. Already, preparation has been started.

The following activities are planned: • • • • •

Exhibition pavilion preparation & handling Seminar with audio visual facility Hospitality for outstation participants Logistics for all participants Other required support for MECUP 2

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The ultimate goal is to enhance the employability of budding engineering students of Technology(VIT)”, Pune. The response was encouraging; we received 65 proposals out of which 23 teams participated in the finale. This year the hosting institute is “College of Engineering (COEP), Pune”, and our target is to accommodate 35 teams in the final round and aimed to reach pan-India through extensive and focussed branding of the event. This time the theme is “Intelligent Manufacturing for Greener Tomorrow”. Last year’s event was a great learning and motivating experience for the organizing committee. Obviously, second edition will be more refined and developed in terms of execution of the event; and also the scale will be bigger! Mr. Hiroshi Kitamura (GM – FAC, Advisor for MECUP 2)

Q. Tell us about the thought behind launching the Mitsubishi Electric Cup for engineering students in the country? Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Japan, (MELCO), strongly believes in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and “Citizenship” as a guiding principle. MELCO, as a global player contributes to the development of communities and society as a whole. Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI) also, being a group company of MELCO, follows the same philosophy to contribute for society. Therefore, MEI has initiated the activity of skill development of engineering students through various initiatives like collaborating with top institutes in India by providing Factory Automation Lab (FA Lab) based on world-class factory automation products from MELCO. The lab has been in operation since the year 2012. MEI has now decided to move one step ahead and provide a challenging platform in the form of competition for students to showcase their knowledge and innovation in the field of Automation. The ultimate goal is to enhance the employability of budding engineering students which leverage them to pursue career in Automation.

Q. How different is the response for this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Cup from last year’s? Are any of the institutes from last year participating this year too? We have received a tremendous response from the students across the country for the second year of Mitsubishi Electric Cup. This shows that the awareness regarding the competition has increased among the students as we have managed to reach more number of institutes across the country. As mentioned earlier, last year we received 65 proposals and this time we have received over 100 proposals. This year major difference we notice is regarding the quality of proposals; almost all proposals are in-line with the theme and noticeable innovative ideas have been presented. Now we need to shortlist 35 teams for the final that will be held in February 2017. A total of 35 teams from 34 Institutes will be participating; 14 Institutes will make it again this year, remaining 20 Institutes are new entrants for the event.

Q. From which states have you received maximum responses in terms of entries?

Q. This is the second year of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup. How is this edition going to be different from the first one?

We have received proposals from more than 10 states. Maximum participation is from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, as we received 30 proposals from each state. Also, we have received good response from NCR, Gujarat, Punjab and other states as well.

The first edition of Mitsubishi Electric Cup was a new experience for MEI as well as for the hosting Institute - “Vishwakarma Institute

Q. What kind of professional training can students who are part of Mitsubishi Elec-

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tric Cup hope to receive from the Mitsubishi Electric India team? MEI through its Factory Automation Centres located at Pune, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Chennai and Ahmedabad has arranged focussed training programmes for the shortlisted teams. The training will be arranged in a phased manner; initially training will be on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI), as these two components are mandatory to be included in the working model submitted by each team. In second phase, Variable Frequency Dive (VFD) and Servo Training will be arranged. The students development on projects will also be evaluated on frequent intervals by the Organizing Committee of Mitsubishi Electric Cup to provide them appropriate guidance related to the status of their projects.

Q. What kind of models are participants required to prepare? Working models are to be developed as per the proposals submitted by the teams and they are based on theme of the competition - “Intelligent Manufacturing for Greener Tomorrow”. Students are required to integrate Mitsubishi Electric’s factory automation products (including PLC, servo, inverter and HMIs, etc.), build-up and achieve an analogous system of intelligent manufacturing and energy saving management application, based on e&eco-f@ctory concept while taking e-f@ctory system as the trunk. The models should also inculcate the best industry practices for wiring and safety while showcasing different aspects like innovation, cost effectiveness, feasibility etc.

Q. Tell us more about the theme that has been chosen for the second edition of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup. On what basis was the theme chosen? We have kept the theme of this year’s competition as ‘Intelligent Manufacturing for Greener Tomorrow ‘, to encourage students to come up with innovative ideas of technology which has an environment-saving aspect to it.

Q. What kind of technical support will Mitsubishi Electric India be providing to

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the teams in preparing their models? Will they also be given any kind of financial support in their exercise? As mentioned, MEI through its FA Centres will be providing the FA training to all shortlisted teams. A technical expert from FA centre is assigned to each team to guide students across their journey of preparing the project models. He will be the single point of contact for all technical support needed for the project. This time, each team will be getting financial support of INR 7000/- after achieving required level in the project.

Q. Mitsubishi Electric will be giving Factory Automation equipment to the teams to make the model. Can you tell us what kinds of products are included in the Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation product kits that will be provided to the students? Mitsubishi Electric will be giving its FA products like PLC, HMI, VFD, Servo and MCBs. PLC & HMI are mandatory to use by all teams. Based on the proposal and project requirements, Servo System and VFD will be given to the team.

Q. On what basis will the teams be short-

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listed for the final round? There are three categories of evaluation criteria: Proposition & Design, Quality of work and e&eco-F@ctory concept. The proposition & design includes Innovation factor and technical complexity address in the proposal. Quality of work includes documentation of proposal, feasibility and commercialization. All proposals have been evaluated by competent judging panel comprising of senior professors, technical experts from MEI and industries.

Q. Tell us more about what kind of awards the winning teams will be given to encourage their innovative abilities. As per my opinion, the participation in the event by top 35 teams in national level automation competition is a great fulfilment. The winning team, 1st runner up team and the 2nd runner up team will be rewarded with a prize amount of Rs 1,00,000, Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively. Apart from these prizes, special appreciation prizes will be given to 10 teams as a token of appreciation for their innovative abilities.

Q. This year, the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup will be held at College of Engineering (COEP), Pune. Can you tell

us why this particular venue was chosen? Also, why was Pune chosen as the city to hold the finals? COEP is an autonomous engineering institute and one of the oldest and renowned colleges of India. COEP has been associated with MEI since 2013 through a separate MoU. The competent faculty members, good infrastructure, involvement and enthusiasm levels of members of COEP in this event, location of COEP in the heart of city with easy connectivity have made us to consider it for venue of finale. The reason why Pune is chosen to conduct the finals is that Pune is centrally located in India, conveniently connected with other parts of India through rail, bus and air transport, one of the most popular engineering hubs in India and holds a large amount of crowd of engineering aspirants residing from different parts of the country. Pune is also head office of Factory Automation & Industrial Division (FAID) of MEI that executes this event.

Q. Since last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venue too was in Pune, what kind of response are you expecting this time for the finals? We are expecting a tremendous response this year as the number proposals received is very high as compared to last year.

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Unwavering Commitment to

QUALITY & INNOVATION Gem Equipments Pvt. Ltd. based in Coimbatore and founded by the technocrat colleagues, Mr. K.P. Manoharan. Mr. G. Ravichandran and Mr. C. Raviselvan way back in 1984, has carved its niche in process cooling and drying. In a little over three decades, Gem has established itself as the largest manufacturer of compressed air dryers in the country, making over 6,000 dryers in a year, a large chunk of which goes to OEMs. These dryers are used in core sectors like petroleum, chemicals, fertilizers, gas processing and co-generation electrical utilities. GEM has an ongoing tie-up with Orion of Japan for manufacturing Desiccant Dryers in India. Gem is also a renowned name in cooling towers and chillers. The first Indian cooling tower company to replace aluminium alloy sprinkler with nylon 66, the first Indian company to develop combo cooling systems to conserve industrial water, and the first South Indian company to develop modular cell FRP cooling towers for higher flow applications and as alternative to RCC towers, Gem has been treading a path of innovations all through these years. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian speaks to Mr. K.P. Manoharan, Managing Director, Gem Equipments to get more insights into his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technological innovations, future thrusts and growth strategies in a highly challenging business environment. Excerpts: NOVEMBER 2016 | www.engrreview.com

Mr. K.P. Manoharan, Managing Director Gem Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

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GEM is a dominant name in cooling towers. As of now it has 10,000 plus installations in the country.

Q. You are known for your capabilities in designing customized systems. What’s the latest in your compressed air dryers? Our Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryer is an embodiment of engineering excellence, innovation and reliability. The heat exchangers are designed to provide highly efficient heat transfer. It features honeycomb construction of aluminium fins giving true cross-flow for greater effective temperature differences, non-clogging larger cross-sectional area for air flow, integral air-air and air-refrigerant exchanges, with stainless steel demister moisture separator, robust non-corrosive grade aluminium, and larger heat transfer area for higher efficiency. The rugged electronic panel displays inlet,ambient and dew point temperatures in single display on demand. The tripper module gives alarm for compressed high discharge pressure, compressed low suction pressure, expansion valve malfunction, auto drain valve function and fan motor cycling. The VFD compressor with speed control proposed to manufacture in future is one of the major developments towards optimization of refrigeration systems based on average load under R&D now. For periods of high cooling demand, the compressor speed can be increased, and vice versa for low cooling demand. In short, it is PLC based, operating on conventional gas, using optimized power, and demonstrates better dew point capacity and reliability. Q. What are your innovations in cooling towers? Our bottle type FRP cooling towers with a capacity range 100 to 4500 lpm are really innovative. They require no sprinklers to be maintained, and operate for lower pressure return water. They are ideal for multiple inlets and outlets. These FRP towers also come in square type with stationary non-clog nozzle for easy maintenance, and PVC fills for larger

GEM has its modern, well equipped manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. Seen here is its Testing & QC Section.

Nexgen Refrigerated Air Dryer – an engineering marvel

Gem’s Smart Chiller

contact surface area. In evaporative cooling, we offer both coil type and modular type. In the coil type, the cooling water moves in a closed loop; hence no contamination. In the modular type, aerodynamically designed FRP fan blades are used for better efficiency and walkway is provided for access and service. Our Dry Cooling Towers are in a class apart. The DCT type has a capacity range of 120 to 3,000 kVA generator ideal for 1-10 MW power plants. The DGAS type comes in horizontal configuration, suitable for gas generators and adaptable for heat recovery. The capacity range is 500 to 3000 kVA Power generator. Our Aqua Saver( GAS) is designed to suit 100 to 5000 kW induction furnaces and 30 to 1000 HP air compressors. All these models reduce water consumption and conserve water. Moreover, in the absence of scaling, they hardly require any maintenance. We have recently executed an order from Jordon (through ISGEC) for a dry

cooling system valued at Rs.1.8 crore. Similarly we have also executed an order valued at Rs.2.3 crores for a dry cooling system from Suzuki for their Gujarat Plant. We have also supplied larger cooling towers to Renault Nissan and Saint Gobain in Chennai. Q. Your Bottle type FRP Cooling Tower is said to be a revolutionary product. What are its special features? Our Nexgen Bottle type FRP Cooling Tower features superior extended shaft flange mounted frame, waterproof with aluminium body, S.S. shaft and EPDM sealing. The body is UV protected with a glossy finish. The FRP louver profile reduces water spillage. It has a high efficiency aerodynamic fan with axial flow and low noise. It is made of corrosion-free aluminium which is computerized balanced and wind tunnel tested in Germany. The spiral fills made of rigid PVC are clogg-free resulting in long life.

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This revolutionary product manufactured using the RTM (Revrse Transfer Mould) technology goes with a 5-year warranty for FRP body and structure. Q. Anything new in your chillers? Well, we offer Industrial Chillers up to 100TR capacity. These factory assembled packaged unites go with a 2-year warranty which is industry’s first. The Mini series Industrial chiller uses a coaxial type heat exchanger. The design maximizes exchanger efficiency by using copper tubes in a coiled tube-in-tube arrangement. It promotes turbulence break-up boundary and maximizes the heat transfer rate with minimum pressure drop. A counter flow pattern is used to achieve maximum temperature difference. A series of Nexgen Chillers from 5 to 15 tr capacity under development has a high power efficiency and low footprint. Q. So what’s your expanded portfolio today? We are primarily into Refrigerated Air Dryers, Cooling Towers and Industrial Cooling Systems – all utility products essential for every industry. You can add to these the compressed air accessories we make like the After Coolers, Moisture Separators, Compressed Air Dryers, Air Filters and other contamination removing equipment, you get a complete picture of our product spectrum.

turing and supplying Air Cooled Heat Exchangers for various process applications. Q. What’s your R & D set-up? With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, we have set up and nurtured our in-house R & D with the best of talents and indepth knowledge of international codes which facilitate designing products to ISO standards. We have ISO-2001-2008 accreditation from DNV. We are also a member of CTI. We work in close co-ordination with research institutes and the user industries which help in developing new products and improving existing ones to meet the exacting requirements of our customers spread across the world. Q. What’s your customer base? Just as our basket is full of varied products, our customers also represent diverse industry segments like automobiles, cement, food processing, pharma, glass, plastics, power, textile PET bottle, chemical & fertilizer, etc. Some of the prominent names are: L &T, Gujarat Cement, Ultra Tech Cement,Zuari Cement, Hindustan Newsprint, TNPL, West Coast Paper Mills, ITC Bhadrachalam, Neyveli Lignite, Ennore Thermal Power Station, Karnataka Power Corporation, Areva, Vizag Steel, Jindal Steel, Bhilai Steel, Tata Steel, Bhokaro Steel, Powerica, Hindustan Lever, Saint Gobain, ELGI Equipments, Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatics, PSG Group and so on.

Q. Could you throw some light on your manufacturing facilities? We have a sprawling, well equipped manufacQ. Why do they come to you again & again? turing facility in a 5-acre verdant land. We have Almost 80% of the orders we receive are repeat a workforce comprising 200 dedicated employorders. Product quality, excellent service ees. A good number of them are professionally back-up, and ability to provide cost-effective qualified managers and engineers involved in & optimum solutions are our attributes that Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Producmake these discerning customers come back tion, Quality Assurance and other to us again and again. We do value allied functions. They are assisted engineering, save costs and keep by a select few consultants and a constant check on input costs so specialists in specific domains. We that the benefit can be passed on to are following the state-of-the-art the customer. manufacturing process and the Japanese methodology for chiseling Q. What is your service set-up? out products of impeccable quality We have a strong team of 22 service and enduring value. We have a engineers who are responsible for technology tie-up with Orion, Japan erection, commission and upkeep of for manufacturing Desiccant dryers our systems. They work in tandem as per their design in India and for with our channel partners spread GEM’s bottle type FRP marketing them under Gem brand across all major cities in India. This Cooling Tower with attractive features and ensures that all service calls are in India and abroad. We have vast end-user benefits experience in designing, manufacattended within the shortest time.

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A view of GEM’s cooling tower warehouse

Q. What are your growth strategies? We have opened a Warehouse-cum-Assembly Unit at Bhiwandi, near Mumbai recently. The unit stocks all our standard products and accessories. The end product is assembled here and supplied to the customer. We have a dedicated team attached to the unit. We work in tandem with our channel partner to make this business model a success. This ensures availability of our products and services to the local customers at a short notice. Once this is a success, we shall replicate the model and set up such warehouses-cum-assembly units in key industrial hubs like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, etc. Our OEM business for cooling systems is expected to grow steadily. The off-take of compressor manufacturers like ELGI, Atlas Copco, etc. will increase substantially. This would help our business to grow at least at 15%. The business with Powerica is expected to double next year. We can also expect increased business from St. Gobain, Nissan and Maruti Suzuki. Our order booking for radiator cooling for gensets in marine containers is also growing at a fast pace. Last year we sold approx. 10 units, this year 110 units and next year it should touch 200 sets. At our plant we have introduced the bin system for all fast moving items. At any given time we shall maintain sufficient numbers in stock. This stock model would improve our delivery time and enhance the delivery rating with our esteemed OEM’s. Q. Where will you be five years hence? Our target is to touch a sales turnover of Rs.100 crores by 2020. With our innovative products, ever-growing customer base and our planned growth strategies, it would not be difficult for us to achieve this target.

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ADVOTORIAL

Strategic Shifts & Changing Trends in the Corporate Films industry in India

n the age of the Internet, a lot of marketing efforts is going on in using Corporate Films and Advertising on the web. While some slow to adapt companies stick to traditional advertising over mainstream media, other more aggressive companies have learned to mix online and offline marketing tactics, such as Corporate Videos, thereby creating a more effective branding plan. Corporate Films shot in a more evocative documentary drama style build a more credible story that seems to resonate uniquely on the new format of the Internet age. With the new media and technology lurking around the corner, traditional TV commercials are being overshadowed by the effectiveness of Corporate and Brand video advertisements in the Internet at an alarming rate. Today, high-speed Internet connections allow people to watch videos over the web without latency. Moreover, the Internet is now being used by almost everybody, regardless of race, age, country or financial status and has been dubbed as the new worldwide media. In fact, Corporate Films help in building a 360 degree saliency among employees, distributors, internal and external stakeholders. If you own or manage a business, you absolutely must consider creating or having developed for you an unique corporate video commercial or presentation. But how many

corporates realise the potential of a film to promote business? In a visually connected world, seeing is believing and what better way to create a positive impression to the discerning customers, investors, and yes, for attrition prone employees, than through a well crafted corporate branding film. A film can communicate and inspire people effectively without any language barriers. However, when it comes to making a corporate film, many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it right. In fact, most films are made on a trial and error basis. But things are changing. What used to be once a self congratulatory audio-visual, has today evolved into a highly inspiring visible communication which has an emotional connect with the audience. As a result, globally, corporates treat film as an important vehicle for business development and brand promotion. Now the next question is obviously what to look for in selecting a good corporate filmmaker? A good corporate filmmaker must necessarily possess three sets of skills - the art and craft of the Film medium and second and equally important, the ability to understand complex

industrial and technical aspects of the business. These two skills will then coagulate into the third skill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how to tell an evocatively impactful visual story? Therefore, the first step in making an effective film is to select the right filmmaker who has both experience and expertise in industrial films. Remember, a good film helps you to take your business to the next level. It is equally important for the senior management to take ownership of the project instead of delegating it down the hierarchy. Selecting the right partner for your Corporate Film is therefore a Top Management responsibility. Having made an effective film, let your marketing gain the visual advantage! The author, JOE PAN, is a writer-director and founder of Pansworld Television (India) Pvt.Ltd. He can be contacted by E-mail: films@pansworld.com

Pansworld team in Turkey

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Vesconite Bearings

provides an outlook for the pumps industry for 2017

he global economic slowdown continues to affect many of our pumpindustry custom-ers, with several of our smaller customers having downscaled or closed down. Many of our larger customers, meanwhile, have engaged in merger and acquisition activity to re-duce costs, ensure market share and expand their product range and distribution net-work. They have also sought to develop new technologies and solutions that give them a competitive edge, moving into aftermarket support and even starting to manufacture in developing countries where they hope to increase sales. Some general trends that Vesconite Bearings has observed in 2016, and which are likely to continue into 2017, include the following:

1. Making pumps energy efficient Many pump users are intent on reducing their energy demands. The electricity used in pumping is considerable so the benefits of reducing electricity consumption and costs through right sizing and minimising vibration, heat and noise are key. Environmental concerns also weigh heavily on many, and the reduction of CO2 emissions plays an im-portant part in many pumping-system buying decisions. Vesconite Bearings’ solution Our bushings have a low co-efficient of friction and make pumping more efficient. This translates into a reduction in energy consumption.

2. Keeping life-cycle costs down Maintenance considerations continue to play a role in purchases. Many users of pumps wish to purchase reliable equipment that will not let them down in the middle of a produc-tion cycle. They are aware that work stoppages reduce earnings and profits, and are choosing products that will assist with their core production activi-

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At the Vesconite Bearings factory in Virginia, in the Free State

Some of the Vesconite Hilube bearings that are used in pumps globally

ty while not costing an arm and a leg.

increasingly concerned about the health and safe-ty of the equipment that they buy. They are aware that equipment needs to be shown to be safe for food preparation, safe for use in water distribution and proven not to contaminate the environment.

Vesconite Bearings’ solution Our pump bushings have been proven to last longer than traditional bronze material and rubber products and this gives a pump a longer lifecycle. Our bushings also reduce wear to connecting parts, reducing maintenance costs further.

3. Selling is harder in some industry sectors Pump users in the mining, marine and oil and gas sectors, among many others, have been hard hit by the slowing global economy. Pump users in these sectors are trying to extend the use that they get from their pumps and are not as ready to purchase new equipment. Vesconite Bearings’ solution Stressed companies can source pump bushings and wear rings from Vesconite Bearings where only these need to be replaced. This saves these companies from having to buy all components that are found in repair kits, when only certain components are required.

4. Food and water concerns Food producers and water utilities are

Vesconite Bearings’ solution Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube are approved for food contact by the Laboratories Na-tional D’Essais and contact with drinking water by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme. Vesconite Hilube also has NF61 approval for use in potable water applications in the US.

5. Urbanisation and pressure on infrastructure Urbanisation levels are increasing in many of the markets that Vesconite Bearings oper-ates in. This has put pressure on ageing water and gas infrastructure. Vesconite Bearings’ solution Our products are being used in potable water and butane gas supply in regions where urbanisation is increasing. Our global reach means that our products are dispatched with-in days of ordering them.

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Electrotherm (India) E&P Division: A

Shailesh Bhandari - MD

CUSTOMER CENTRIC leader Products & Services • Induction Melting Furnaces for steel plants for steel, alloy steel and stainless steel making • Induction Melting / Holding Furnaces for ferrous and non-ferrous foundries • Electric Arc Furnaces • Electrotherm Refining Furnaces (LRF) • Metal Refining Konverters (AOD) • High Speed Continuous Casting Machines • Coal based Rotary Kiln (Sponge Iron) Plant • Coal based Tunnel Kiln (Sponge Iron) Plant • Turnkey Projects for steel making • Turnkey Projects for Integrated Plant through DRI – SMS route • Air Pollution Control System • Material handling equipment like Hydraulic Grabs, Vibratory feeder, Lining Vibrator etc.. • Plant Design and Engineering • Plant Automation • Productivity Improvement Equipment (PIE) for improving plant productivity, end product’s quality and plant efficiency.

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lectrotherm (India) Limited, an ISO 9001:2008 certified, public limited company, was founded in 1983 to cater to the needs of all segments of steel industry, foundries and heat treatment industry. Today, Electrotherm is a well diversified conglomerate having businesses in the field of Engineering & Projects catering to steel and foundry industry; transformer manufacturing; steel making; ductile iron pipe making; manufacturing of battery operated vehicles; renewable energy; transmission line tower and education. The Engineering & Projects (E&P) division of Electrotherm is a leading designer and manufacturer of Induction Melting Furnaces, Electric Arc Furnaces, Metal Refining Konverters (AOD), Electrotherm Refining Furnaces (ERF) (patented for design & process), High Speed Continuous Casting Machine, Power Distribution and Furnace Transformers and other equipment for Steel Plants, Foundries, Induction Heating and Hardening equipment for Heat Treatment.

Customer centricity : The E&P division is a customer centric organization delivering total solutions. It is particularly renowned for providing end-to-end solutions for steel melt shops from iron ore to long product, supplying sturdy and highly efficient plant and machinery and rendering outstanding pre and post sales services to its customers around the world. Due to high level expertise and vast experience, Electrotherm (E&P)

is the most preferred mini steel plant maker up to 1 million ton per year capacity through various alternative routes. Moreover, Electrotherm (E&P) is the only Indian company having CE marking for its Induction Furnaces, LRF and MRK, certified by UL Laboratories, USA. The E&P division of Electrotherm has supplied over 3550 equipments for various applications, 1800 furnaces for steel, alloy steel and stainless steel making, 1400 furnaces for ferrous and non-ferrous foundries and around 350 equipment for heat-treatment applications. It has exported over 550 furnaces to 42 countries around the world. Besides, it has made several mini steel plants overseas on turnkey basis in countries like Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and some African countries for capacities ranging from 50,000 TPA to 1,000,000 TPA. The Electric Arc Furnaces of Electrotherm are designed and manufactured under technical collaboration with Vitkovice Heavy Machinery, Czech Republic. Rest of the major machineries, including Coal based DRI plants and power plant utilizing waste heat generated by rotary Kilns, are designed and manufactured by in-house expertise and facilities at Electrotherm. Being a customer centric organization with focus on meeting changing needs of its customers, Electrotherm has full-fledged Research & Development Centre at its Corporate Office & Works in Ahmedabad with state of the art manufacturing set up and modern office complex. Web: www.electrotherm.com

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CompressorWale.com: A portal for

AIR COMPRESSORS and accessories

The website hopes to solve the problem of consumers hopping from dealer-to-dealer and make up for the lack of an organised marketplace for buyers and sellers of used compressors

ur mission is to simplify and shorten the end user’s research and buying process and to help choose the RIGHT compressor among the various compressors available, giving important specifications, features, reviews and comparison on one portal, making it an easier and user-friendly approach. Air Compressors, with a Rs. 4,000 Crore Market in India are being used in majorly all industries - Textiles, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics etc., we saw the problem of consumers hopping from dealer-to-dealer and a lack of an organised

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marketplace for buyers and sellers of used compressors. Discovering the gap in the market, with Internet being a great medium and India going “Digital”, we were inspired and passionate to fill-in and provide a simpler solution to our Indian consumers. The need for aggregators in today’s time is more than ever and users in India are realizing its importance. Over the years younger generation will come in and they would need a portal like this.

One stop destination Our USP is that we are One Stop Destination for all Air Compressor related information covering below avenues:• New Compressors and Accessories: One portal to get information of every model under every brand being manufactured / sold in India with comparison features thereby reducing time and effort of the prospective customer.

• Need-a-Compressor: If you want assistance in sizing and buying your air compressor. • Used Air Compressors: a medium for buyers and sellers of used machines to meet and solve their compressed air needs. • News & Updates and Videos of Indian Air Compressor Industry: For those who want to be always connected to what is going around in the Indian compressor industry. • Know-a-Compressor: Anyone wanting to get educated on technical aspects of Air Compressors, calculate pump-up time or efficiency of air compressor.

For more information www.compressorwale.com

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“We want to emerge as a TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED, preferred environment management company.” Arti Basu, Managing Director, Parth Projects & Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Parth’s manufacturing facility in Vadodara.

Q. How would you introduce your company in two minutes ?

Q. We know your are a charismatic leader. Leaders are born or made?

Parth Projects & Construction Pvt. Ltd. is a company that provides sustainable solutions for complete environment management for Air, Water and Land pollution control.

Leaders are made and groomed with time and growth.

Q. What’s the role you have played in conceptualizing the business line you are in, and in nurturing it ?

Set your goals higher than you can achieve.

Environment management and conservation from chemical engineering perspective.

Q. What’s the difference you could make to the organization ? Reinforce our organization with best human skills and establish business practices which can be benchmarked with the best professional and technological norms globally.

Q. What are the success conducive attitudes that helped you in building the organization? Establish reliability and a track record of delivering innovative solutions economically.

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Q. What have you learned from the past? Q. Could you elaborate your work ethos? Put your best and don’t worry about the accomplishment.

Q. What rejoices you at the work place? Providing genuine solutions to environment management to keep up the commitment towards a clean environment.

Q. Any award or encomium you cherish the most ?

An ETP project executed in China

how conducive is it to growth of your business ? The Government is committed to business growth and at the same time conserve the environment. Good awareness is now prevailing about our needs for preserving the environment. Our endeavors shall always make a positive contribution to the environment committed for the business growth.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for you ? International players comings to India in the field of waste water management.

FGI Excellence award for outstanding woman entrepreneurs in the year 2009.

Q. What’s your vision for your company ?

Q. What are your comments on the prevailing business environment and

Emerge as technologically advanced preferred environment management company, providing indigenous solutions.

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LEADERSHIP:

A key to those who are beacons A n inspiring leadership quote about taking on challenges comes from Henry Ford, who said, “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” Leadership, according to Peter DeLisle, is the ability to influence others, with or without authority. All successful endeavors are the result of human effort; thus, the ability to influence others is a derivation of a congruence of continuous and sustained interpersonal communication, conflict management and problem solving. Leadership is a direct function of three elements of interpersonal effectiveness, namely awareness, ability and commitment. Awareness is a wonderful presence of mind which keeps a Leader totally aligned to his environment. It is the uncanny ability to recognize oneself, others, events and situations in real time. To assess the impact of actions on situations and people, and be critically self-reflective. It is also the ability which gradually evolves into “trouble-shooting” as an integral part of the “leader’s profile”. It is a development process that is a function of experience, communication, self discovery and feedback. For leaders, the “one thing” that leads to maturity is the fully aware recognition that one’s decisions make a difference, in the lives of others, and that any attempt to solve a problem might have a decided negative impact on some, while helping others. In a no-win scenario, a leader takes a hard decision.

Integrity: Leaders are aware of their weaknesses. They only make promises they can follow through on.

Honesty: Leaders convey an aura of honesty in both their professional and personal lives. Trust: Effective leaders earn the trust of their followers and act on behalf of their team. Insatiable Curiosity: Leaders are Lifelong Learners. They wonder about every aspect of their charge. They find out what they need to know in order to pursue their goals. Above all they know that they do not know everything. This keeps them open to newer ideas and opinions. Risk: They take calculated risks when necessary to achieve their objectives. If a mistake is made, they learn from their mistakes and use it to explore other avenues. Dedication: The effective leader is dedicated to his or her charge, and will work assiduously on behalf of those following. The leader gives himself or herself entirely to the task when it is necessary. He always leads by example. He never makes any excuses for his lapses and does not advocate mediocrity. His quest for excellence is both continuous and infective. It serves to emphatically motivate everyone around him.

Alchemy of a Leader : Passion: Leaders believe passionately in their goals. They have a positive outlook , and they love what they do. Their passion for life is a guiding star for others to follow, because they radiate promise! Guiding vision: Great leaders know what they want to do, and have the strength of character to pursue their objectives in the face of opposition and in spite of failures. An ideal leader establishes achievable goals.

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Charisma: It conveys maturity, respect for your followers, compassion, a fine sense of humor, and a love of humanity. Hence, leaders have the capability to motivate people to excel. Listening: Leaders Listen! This is the most important attribute, they listen and they imbibe.

Being a Leader: A checklist of how to make leadership part of your personal flagship:

• That everything that happens to you results in a situation that is in your control • That the attitude you convey is what you are judged on • That what you think and do in your private life is what you will reap in your public or corporate life • You are what you think and believe • If you never meet a challenge you will never find out what you are worth • Assume responsibility for who you are • Convey a positive and dynamic attitude in everything you do • Accept blame: learn from your own mistakes as well as those of others. Take blame for everything that happens in your unit • Give credit wherever it is due • Be compassionate when you review your team members’ progress or lack thereof • Think great thoughts and be philosophical. • Turn disasters into opportunities. • Determine your “real” goals then strive towards them • When you want to tell someone something important, do it personally • Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty doing what you ask others to do. • Listen effectively • Encourage teamwork and participation • Empower team members • Communicate effectively • Emphasize long-term productivity • Make sound ,timely decisions • Treat each person as an individual • now yourself and your team and protect them • Have vision, courage and commitment • Believe in Synergistic Decision making Leadership is all about Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” - DR. JYOTI D. VORA MUMBAI.

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QUALITY

What means to KSB

KSB AG is a world leader in fluid flow technology. KSB India inherits a lofty tradition of technology leadership. Today KSB has five manufacturing plants, 2 zonal offices, 18 branches, 780 dealers, 108 authorized service centers and 4 service stations spanning across the entire country. A Rs.900 crore corporate entity, KSB India offers in-depth fluid handling solutions through its centrifugal pumps and valves to virtually all applications in power, oil, chemical process, general industry, water & waste water, building services, and agriculture and irrigation segments, thus partaking in the national endeavor. How do KSB define Quality and infuse Quality & Reliability in their wide array of products designed for critical applications? Let us hear from Raveendra Savadikar, General Manager-QM-Corporate at KSB India. – Editor Q. What’s your definition for Quality? We strive for excellent Quality. Excellent quality means long lasting products using innovative technology to meet the highest requirements in a wide range of applications. It means professional and exemplary performance through processes across the board as a part of KSB’s commitment to business excellence also enabled by its highly competent employees.

Q. How do you infuse Quality in your production process? Raveendra V. Savadikar, General Manager-QM-Corporate, KSB Pumps Ltd.

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We infuse quality in the process by ensuring the following: • Achieving maximum customer satisfaction: Our customers set the standards for the quality of our products and services. We satisfy their wishes in full and on time. • Promoting quality consciousness : We ensure that all our employees are highly competent by providing them with ongoing training and comprehensive information. Each of our managers is an

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example in putting quality-mindedness into practice. Every employee meets the customers’ requirements : The principle of customersupplier relationship also applies internally: The next in line during the work process is a customer; he/she receives impeccable work results. Avoiding mistakes instead of remedying them: We establish causes so that we can prevent errors and put a stop to them. Improving quality: The steady improvement of work processes, methods of work and the work environment ensures that every employee is successful and satisfied. At the same time, this helps to secure our leading position in the market. Involving suppliers: In fair and open partnership we support our suppliers in the pursuit of shared quality objectives.

Q. What are the self-imposed Quality Assurance & Reliability Checks you have for your end products? KSB has a culture of empowering highly

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skilled employees especially working in various sections of manufacturing for selfinspection. Also KSB has documented procedures like quality norms and work instructions to perform the processes and to check the criticalities of the products. There are product wise/ process wise work instructions. These work instructions guide employees to carry out the stage-wise checks to comply with quality requirements. Product is tested and finally accepted accordingly. Through all these processes KSB ensures that products and services meet highest standards and safety. We have a system to collect product performance related feedback right from selection of product till application at site. After having a feedback to make our product reliable, we do continual broadening of knowledge through in-house research & development and application of that knowledge providing technical support to customers and supplying application-specific products and services.

Q. How would you describe your adherence to Quality Standards & Systems? KSB aims to make its customers’ plants safer, more energy efficient and more costeffective by providing quality products and

Production with precision: KSB’s Machining Center.

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excellent services. KSB products should be our customers’ 1st choice. We are constantly improving our products, processes and services to meet the requirements of sustainable development and set new standards, using the EFQM Business Excellence Model as our guide. As a company we focus on: • Delivering enhanced customer value, Managing for sustainable profitability, Managing processes effectively, Developing our employees’ skills; • Fostering and encouraging innovation and creativity, Building strong partnerships, Complying with the conventions of International Labour Organisation; • Implementing the principles of the United Nations Global Compact Respecting the rules of free competition. In order to achieve this, we have a comprehensive sustainability management system in place, develop future-oriented products and implement global management systems in line with the international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 26000.

Q. Do you also have third party

inspection for approval of your products for specific applications? Yes we do have third party inspection for approval of KSB products for specific applications. In this process all necessary documents & drawings are submitted to customer for the approval. Comments received from customer about their requirements are studied, communicated to all concerned including suppliers. Revised documents & drawings are submitted to obtain final approval of technical and quality requirements from the customer. Product is offered, tested and ensured that stated and perceived quality requirements of customer are met at KSB’s manufacturing plants.

Q. What’s the role of Quality in maintaining and enhancing your brand image? Customers trust in the expertise of KSB Group. The KSB brand stands for excellent quality, expert consulting and maximum reliability. KSB conducts customer satisfaction survey periodically. Feedback on various twenty parameters is obtained from both customers and dealers. This feedback is used for analysis and to prepare action plan to improve continually on the above stated factors to enhance the brand image.

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Future Trends :

WELD EYE (Internet of Things) Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, Managing Director, Kemppi India.

he Internet of things (stylised Internet of Things or IoT) is the internetworking of physical devices, vehicles (also referred to as “connected devices” and “smart devices”), buildings and other items— embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data. In 2013 the Global Standards Initiative on Internet of Things (IoT-GSI) defined the IoT as “the infrastructure of the information society.” The IoT allows objects to be sensed and/ or controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy and economic

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benefit. When IoT is augmented with sensors and actuators, the technology becomes an instance of the more general class of cyberphysical systems, which also encompasses technologies such as smart grids, smart homes, intelligent transportation and smart cities. Each thing is uniquely identifiable through its embedded computing system but is able to interoperate within the existing Internet infrastructure. Experts estimate that the IoT will consist of almost 50 billion objects by 2020. Typically, IoT is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and covers a variety of protocols, domains, and applications. The

interconnection of these embedded devices (including smart objects), is expected to usher in automation in nearly all fields, while also enabling advanced applications like a smart grid, and expanding to the areas such as smart cities. The Welding industry is no different. • Today 80% of the Welding Machine is electronic. • The size of the market is $ 9724 million. • 50 billion devices to be connected by 2020 ( as written above ) The internet changed the way of working by connecting all the PCs of the world – as a matter of fact, Kemppi created the “Internet of Welding.”

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With each passing minute, thousands of welds are welded all over the world at an increasing pace in even larger and more complex projects. Each weld is integral to the quality, and thus safety of the construction,

and everyone close to it. All in all, welding is a big responsibility - and you are never far from a weld. WeldEye is a universal solution to manage welding production. A balanced combination

of software, hardware and cloud service, WeldEye creates value through insight: Insight into WPS compliant welding quality, production progress, personnel qualifications and much more.

DRIVING VALUE CREATION Knowing your welds is key, but knowing only takes you half way. Systemizing your knowledge turns it into insight. Analyzing and documenting your insight creates value. WeldEye is built for this exact purpose - to create value for everyone involved in and affected by welding.

SIMPLIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE-DRIVEN EFFICIENCY

FUTURE-PROOF TECHNOLOGY

WeldEye simplifies your welding documentation process and cuts overhead costs.

WeldEye boosts your efficiency by reducing the need for repair work. With more information available you can make better and quicker decisions.

WeldEye is built on cutting edge technology and IT security, and is automatically updated when new standards are introduced.

CONTROL

UNIVERSAL SOLUTION

WeldEye offers full traceability and documentation from start to finish, making sure you are always on top of your welding projects.

WeldEye fits all welding equipment brands, is available globally and in multiple languages. It can easily integrated into existing IT solutions, or accessed through cloud-based solution.

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ROBOTIC REVOLUTION: Indian company gets Japanese patent Obsessed with Plasma: Hughen with his revolutionary RoboPlazma systems

apan straddles the forefront of industrial robotics and boasts the highest concentration of such robots being manufactured, used and exported. Besides this, the Japanese patent office is one of the toughest to break through as it is flooded with robotic patent applications. When the Punebased Plazma Technology Pvt. Ltd. filed its patent application for enhancing the reach of a robot used in a diverse range of applications in cutting and welding, the application was challenged with many prior Japanese patents. Plazma had to refute each one by clarifying the uniqueness of their submission. This was for a combination of hardware and versatile software that enhances the reach of a robot. Technical excellence finally won the Japanese robotic-patent awarded to a home grown Indian company.

Boston Consulting Report The significance of this patent is better understood in the context of the current global, industrial-robotic space accurately described in the Boston Consulting Group’s noteworthy report titled: “The Robotic Revolution –the Next Great Leap of Manufacturing.” Excerpts: “The real robotics revolution is ready to begin. Many industries are reaching an inflection point at which, for the first time, an attractive

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among manufacturing economies that have already reaped significant benefits. “A confluence of forces will power the ‘robotics takeoff’. For one, the prices of hardware and their enabling software are projected to drop by more than 20 percent over the next decade. At the same time, the performance of robotics systems will improve by around 5 percent each year. As robots become more affordable and easier to program, a greater number of small manufacturers will be able to deploy them and integrate them into industrial supply chains. “Advances in vision sensors, gripping systems, and information technology, are in the meanwhile, making robots smarter, highly networked, and immensely more useful for a wider range of applications. All of these trends are occurring at a time when developed and developing nations alike, are under mounting pressure to improve productivity in the face of rising labor costs and aging workforces.” From the Boston Consulting report, it is clear that industrial robotics is all set to experience a significant boom as it is already on the way to boosting more efficient production all over the world. Therefore, it is exceptional that this Indian company is at the forefront of robotic innovation and certified by a Japanese patent – ‘the holy grail of robotics. ‘

Innovator Throughout

The Japanese patent won by Plazma Technologies, India

return on investment is possible by replacing manual labor with machines on a wider scale. In some industries, robots will do more than 40 per cent of the manufacturing tasks. This development will power positive gains in productivity in many industries around the world and catalyze defined shifts in competitiveness

Founded in 1991, Plazma Technologies is not just another company supplying robotic solutions in India and to the world. Its unique DNA is proven by 15 Patents granted by the U.S.A, Middle East, South Africa and Japan. This Indian company caters to present and future requirements for the metalworking industry worldwide. For three decades, Plazma has designed, developed and manufactured machinery for steel fabrication and plate processing related industries. It has already catered to over 1,000 customers comprising Multinationals, Giant Indian Corporates, large Public Sector Units and Small & Medium Enterprises across India, Africa, Kuwait,

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Mauritius, Sri Lanka, South Africa and other countries.

ROBOPLAZMA Systems Plazma’s dedicated team is imbued with a mission to transform fabrication by boosting robotic efficacies. This ingenious ‘Smarter Fabrication with Robotics’ mantra rewrites the very rules of any production line.The RoboPlazma range of robotic systems has the capability to cut all types of 3D jobs like dish end, pressure vessels, nozzle opening on boilers, Auger blade, Autocomponents fabricated assemblies, etc. RoboPlazma structural steel processing system can cut all profiles like i-beams, channels angles, square tubes , pipes and plates thus replacing 7 different machines. The Plazma in-house software powering these systems is called RoboSwift™: an artificial intelligence based proprietary software with intelligent shape recognition capabilities: This eliminates the need for human intervention or any requirement of skilled operators.The company’s patented software and Hardware turnkey solution enables a new 3D or 2D job to be cut every time. Complicated weld edge preparation, circular contour bevelling, single or double ‘V’ with root are all processed automatically.

Plazma provides ‘Expert System Operation Services’. These include trained operators and seasoned experts to advise new customers. This enables new customers to bridge the initial learning curve and run RoboPlazma at optimum efficiency to meet project deadlines. For ‘out of spec’ special 2D or 3D cutting project requirements, Plazma’s experts develop software and hardware solutions ‘on the go‘ thus doing its utmost to ensure RoboPlazma delivers productivity with quality as part of Plazma’s unwavering commitment.

Plazma technologies provides a variety of Capital-efficient solutions like: • Roboplazma Rented systems for a project or on a yearly basis. • Expert cutting services Job-shop equipped with CNC 2D RoboPlazma system for 2D & 3D cutting for its customers to outsource cutting work.

Technology Center for Training and Development Plazma has set up a state-of-the-art Technology

Capital- efficient business model innovations For Robotics to truly succeed, ‘RoboPlazma solutions’ has to have a guaranteed Return on Investment. With this in mind, the Plazma team has created business-model innovations to make their Robotic solutions affordable for every budget. In addition to a range of models catering to varying price ranges,

The Japanese patent enables resolving a complex pipe problem

Plazma’s Technology Center in Pune: Managing Director Arundhati is actively engaged in training and extending benefits to b-schools and engineering institutes.

Center in Pune & Dubai. This Tech Center has over 35 different projects under development specifically to answer customers’ needs for new applications; dedicated software/ hardware engineers work two shifts a day. They are engaged in Research and Development of ‘state- of- the - art’ robotic solutions. Plazma is also addressing the gap between educational institutes and the industry by linking theoretical education with practical application training. This is to create a strong talent pool for industry. Plazma’s managing director Arundhati is actively involved with Business Schools and engineering institutes to structure training courses on practical aspects such as Innovation Engineering, Social Engineering, and Leadership Training.

Inspired Team In his PUNE INSPIRE address (you tube: Hughen Pune Inspire), Plazma’s founder Hughen talks about his operating philosophy: ‘Technology through Flow’. It is difficult to believe that this ingenious Technocrat is a college dropout. His obsession with plasma goes back to his school days. His award winning and patented plazma torch technology inspired him to integrate the ionized power of ‘plasma’ with high performance, roboticsystem innovations. Numerous Patents already granted and still being filed in many countries are a testimony to the constant technology upgradation by Plazma technologies Pvt. Ltd. To quote Hughen: “The case for robotics in India is not easy or straightforward. For the fabrication industry, Robotic solutions have to be technologically superior and economically viable. It is not feasible to offer any unaffordable technology. This necessitates ‘technological and business model innovations’ to make Roboplazma an attractive option. There is also the socio-economic impact of robotics on the perceived displacement of the labour force. We at Plazma educate the workforce through ‘training service packages’ thus ensuring that robotics enhances their quality of life.” Indeed, Hughen, Arundhati and their inspired team at Plazma constantly reinvent the technological, economic and social aspects of Robotics for their customers. - P.K. Balasubbramaniian www.engrreview.com | NOVEMBER 2016

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Loading Dock Design

he loading Dock is a key component of any facility, whether it is a warehouse, grocer, retail outlet, plant, or other material handler. Through a variety of equipment loading docks can speed up traffic and capture costs that add up if left unattended. With careful planning many of the risks and expenditures associated with a design lacking proper safety features can be alleviated. Improving dock function, employee safety, and effective transfer of goods from your facility to its intended destination should be a primary concern of all conscious business owners and purchasers. Common problems on the loading dock are often rooted in initial design elements which do not take into consideration future dock uses or the evolution of manufacturing and production. Often times docks will have poorly planned approaches, small doorways, excessive slopes, gravel approaches, improper bumper projections, and docks that are too low to accommodate any standard over the road trailers. By planning for the future steps can be taken to safeguard against large remodelling costs later. The initiation of future planning can take many forms, whether that is installing knock out panel walls for future door expansions, or building your dock to standard height and using wheel risers for smaller trucks. These simple inexpensive concepts can save you and your customer’s time and money further down the road. Due to the diversity and variations that may exist at the loading dock, any specification, drawings or other material pertaining to the loading dock should be developed and approved by an experienced professional architect and reviewed by an experienced loading dock professional. Follow best practices for compliance to traffic engineering conventions in design to meet state and local codes. It is important to include in the specifications of any project that the selected manufacture must provide; specifications, approval drawings, installation manual(s), owner’s manual(s) and employee equipment training, to the owner.

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SAFETY MATTERS Despite the loading docks potential to save money it has exponential safety risks which can cost your company in excess of one million dollars from direct and indirect costs. Financial hardships affect your tenants, customers, employees and bottom line, for this reason aggressive dock safety practices are considered good business sense. Note: It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure proper training and operating practices of their employee’s.

APRON SPACE The approach leading up to a bay door, known as the Apron Space, is an area necessary for trucks maneuvering into position at the loading dock opening. When planning this extension of your dock recognizing the needs of current and future potential freight is fundamental to the long term viability of the facility. Factors to consider are the direction of traffic flow, total vehicle lengths received, and materials used for the landing and leading up to the dock. A simple guideline for determining apron space is to take the sum of the longest possible combination of truck and trailer and multiply the total length by two, then adding an additional safety factor of 5’0” to 10’0” on the outcome. (i.e. a truck with an overall length of

70’ requires a minimum apron space of 150’). Keep in mind that a dock receiving box trucks and trailer jockey trucks today may not be using these in later years. Always consider long term construction in order to avoid costs in later years. If the apron space is to be surfaced with asphalt, a concrete landing strip must be poured. This is necessary due to asphalts tendency to become malleable under heat, resulting in depressions changing your truck differential to the dock. This is a serious problem which can make a leveler or board ineffective as well as making it difficult to properly secure wheel risers due to uneven ground. A gravel-covered loading dock apron should be avoided because it creates uneven and unsafe dock conditions. Note: unless the loading dock is designed to handle peak traffic loads, space must be provided for a truck waiting area. This should be situated so as not to impede the movement of trucks positioning for docking and leaving the facility.

TRUCK BAYS Truck bays are a complicated portal requiring many pieces of equipment in order to operate safely and efficiently. Factors which ensure the safe function of those pieces of equipment is relative to dock door displacements from each other as well as adequate staging space within the facility. For docks with multiple loading bays door displacement is crucial to effective loading and as a deterrent to bottlenecking from cramped staging areas. Typically the minimum displacement for doors is 12’ on center of the opening. This provides an overall truck width of 10’ including the mirrors. With greater displace-

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ments loading is made more economical, safer, and easier. When determining the number of loading bays needed to support your product flow, consider the number of trucks received per day, delivery schedules, how many pallets can be loaded or unloaded per hour at one opening, and the number of trailers typically staged at your dock. Bottle necks inside and outside your facility should always be avoided. Bottlenecking within your dock is the result of too little space for staging; this causes blind spots and reduces the mobility of your loaders, increasing safety risks and lowering productivity. Outside your dock on the apron, bottlenecking occurs when trucks are staged for loading without adequate room for safe departure of other trucks leaving the facility. Another form of restriction from bottlenecking occurs when there is not enough room on the sides of the trailer to safely turn out away from other trucks on the apron. By utilizing a 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; door differential trucks

Dock Bumper

can safely and effectively exit and couple with the loading dock. This also provides additional space between doors for staging.

DOCK APPROACH Level dock approach The most effective approach grade for a loading dock is approximately a 1%-2% incline. This puts the top of the trailer further away from the wall, while also channeling water runoff away from the facility and your product. (Note: when raising the nose of the truck to couple with a tractor the grade is changed, the dock bumper projection must be able to accommodate this change in incline)

DOCK TYPES Cantilever Loading Dock Design In a cantilever loading dock design, the foundation wall (dock face) projects past outside building wall. This can prevent damage to the building wall, should a dock bumper fail.

Enclosed Loading Dock Design This design often used by package handlers utilizing fleets of box trucks, allows for control against pilferage while improving efficiency and comfort; it also doubles as space for overhead cranes loading/unloading flat bed trucks. It is the most expensive loading dock design requiring greater initial investment and maintenance. A main concern for this type of dock is the need for ventilation, adequate air-exchange, due to the exhaust fumes of motors operating within.

Flush Loading Dock Design The most common type of loading dock used today is the flush loading dock. This dock shares the same foundation as the wall. When the building wall projects past the foundation due to the use of metal or other finishing mate-

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rial, dock bumper projection must be considered more closely; i.e. bumpers should always be a minimum of 4.5â&#x20AC;? from the wall, if the wall

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projects 1” past the foundation where bumpers are mounted, then the bumper will need to have at least one more 1” of projection.

TRUCK TYPES

Type of Truck

Truck Bed Height Total Range

Double Axel Semi

45” - 55”

City Delivery

45” - 48”

Container

55” - 62”

Flatbeds

47” - 62”

Furniture Van

23” - 36”

High Cube Van

35” - 43”

Low Boys

19” - 25”

Panel Truck

19” - 25”

Reefer

50” - 60”

Stake Truck

42” - 48”

Step Van

19” - 30”

Straight Semi

48” - 52”

Trucks come in a wide variety of heights, overall lengths and bed heights. The above general information about truck can aid in designing the loading dock, it is best to remember that each of the above truck heights can vary as much as 6” to 8” (12” if air-ride trailer suspension) in height from empty to fully loaded, this is know as “float”. When designing the dock it is a good practice to ask the client for a list of trucks serviced at the loading dock; i.e. height, width, overall length, bed height and frequency that they arrive at the loading dock. If a wide variety of trucks are to be serviced it may be practical to have several dock heights or one (1) dock position dedicated with a dock scissor lift or a truck leveler to accomplish this. If it is a standard captured fleet (all trucks are the same width, length, height and bed height), then one (1) dock height can possibly serve them all.

DOCK HEIGHT

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Optimal dock height plays a critical role in providing smooth product transfer...The following selection criteria must be considered for a proper loading dock height.

• Service range of the variety of trucks to be service and mid-point. • The maximum grade capability of your client’s material handling equipment, consistent with dock leveler and board length. • Dock leveler and board length that can accommodate the height difference from dock to truck, and truck/trailer “float” during loading/unloading. The average loading dock height is between 48” and 52”. Many facilities may have more specific qualifications for their loading docks which can put them above or below this level. When considering your client’s application determine the highest and lowest truck received, in addition find the average truck bed height (note whether the trailers are refrigerated or not). If the differences in dock height are too great to service all traffic consider options such as wheel risers. This allows a dock to receive standard trailers at a 48” dock height and box trucks which would come in below the operating range of many Dock levelers. Knowing the maximum grade capability of your material handling equipment can help determine the dock height and dock leveler length. The maximum grade capability of a pallet jack is 3%, electric pallet jack 7%, electric lift truck 10% and gasoline fork tucks is 15%. When planning the dock height always try to strive for the least incline/decline approach to load/ unload the vehicles that arrive at the dock, this will provide a longer life for the material handling equipment and the dock leveler.

For more information www.elitematerialhandling.com

The author is CEO at Elite Material Handling Co., based in Bangalore. Elite is one of the foremost companies in the field of materials handling with a reputation spanning over six decades. The company has a wide range of time-tested products proven in all fields. By Manpreet Sachdev

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MACHINE TOOLS

KASTO: The

RIGHT SAWING

system for every application The KASTOwin series is a flexible, universal solution for serial and production sawing of solid materials, tubes and sections

A The fully automatic band saws in the KASTOwin range can be used for a wide range of applications.

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t the Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS), which will be held from 1 to 5 November 2016 in the Chinese city of Shanghai, KASTO will be presenting its innovative sawing technology for the metalworking industry. In Hall 3H, stand number D012, the German company will introduce visitors to its KASTOwin range of versatile, multipurpose, automatic band saws, the semi-automatic KASTOvertical band saw for longitudinal cutting and many other solutions. The KASTOwin series is a flexible, universal solution for serial and production sawing of solid materials, tubes and sections. The automatic band saws feature a comprehensive range of standard equipment and excellent value for money. They cover a cutting range from 330 to 1,060 mm, and the KASTOwin A 4.6, with a cutting range of 460 mm, will be shown live in action at the MWCS. The machines are suitable for use in areas such as mechanical engineering, tool-making, the steel and automotive industries and aerospace engineering. With their great versatility they offer efficient, standardised solutions for a wide range of customers. The KASTOwin has recently also become available with a moveable material support table for heavy workpieces and in a special version for machining tubular material. KASTO will also be displaying its KASTOvertical semi-automatic vertical band sawing machine for longitudinal cutting. It can cut square or flat materials with different cross sections

The KASTOvertical semi-automatic vertical band sawing machine makes longitudinal cuts, enabling it to cut square or flat materials with different cross sections from rolled blocks or rolled plates.

from rolled blocks or rolled plates. A moveable material support table ensures fast and safe handling of heavy workpieces. The cutting speed and feed rate are continuously adjustable, and it has a cutting range of 600 millimetres. The sawband guide, with pre-tensioned carbide glide guides, has a quick release for fast blade changes. The KASTOvertical is also equipped with KASTO BasicControl for intuitive operation.

For more information Web: www.kasto.com

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MACHINE TOOLS

DUO-LOCK improves

HIGH PERFORMANCE modular milling

DUO-LOCK modular end mills fit a wide variety of toolholders and adapters, including the KM4X platform

ack in 2014, Kennametal announced a technology partnership with Haimer® for the development of a modular cutting tooling system. Since that time, the company has been busy developing, testing, and building inventory of DUO-LOCK™, which promised even then to be “the most rigid and most precise interface in the marketplace.” Today it’s even better. According to Thilo Mueller, manager of solid carbide end milling at Kennametal, DUO-LOCK is the only modular endmill solution able to compete at solid carbide levels, and outperforms its nearest modular competitor by more than two to one. That means full-width slotting at depths up to 1 x cutter diameter, and side milling up to 50 percent radial engagement at 1.5 x the diameter deep, even in stainless steel, titanium, and other high-temp aerospace alloys. Mueller says he’s excited about the tool’s robust machining qualities, but is equally enthusiastic about its broad initial product offering. “We have over 400 line items coming in the first

wave, with many more coming early next year,” he says. “These include the most popular size end mills in both inch and metric, as well as a broad array of adapters, integral shank holders, and extensions.” Many of those extensions are equipped with HAIMER’s Safe-Lock™ technology, a secure clamping mechanism that eliminates concerns over tool pullout and creep in high-performance milling applications. HSK, CAT, BT, and comparable spindle tapers are also available.

Uniqueness One of the things that makes DUO-LOCK unique is its intelligent thread design. Using FEA-based design tools, Kennametal has optimized the connection to eliminate any possibility of tool failure even at elevated loads. The result, says Mueller, is that DUO-LOCK handles 25 percent more torque than its closest competitor, permitting higher feedrates and axial depths of cut, especially in long reach conditions.

Variable helix angles, unequal flute spacing, and the strongest mounting available in a modular end mill make the DUO-LOCK a top performer in any shop

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DUO-LOCK modular end mills fit a wide variety of toolholders and adapters, including the KM4X platform

The cutting geometry is likewise unique, and uses an upgraded HARVI front end with an asymmetrical flute design. This breaks up cutting harmonics, reduces chatter, and provides 20 percent or greater chip load per tooth compared to the solid carbide versions.

Upgrade The HARVI II 5 flute cutters also received an upgrade: a variable helix known for its full slotting capabilities in titanium. The eccentric relief behind the cutting edge with HARVI III is also a proven performer in titanium and other heat resistant alloys, and is sure to satisfy the needs of customers looking for larger modular versions as well. Multiple carbide grades are also available, including Kennametal’s proprietary Beyond grades KCSM15 and KCPM15, making DUO-LOCK a go-to solution for everything from heavy roughing to semi-finishing. “Because of the very small amount of tool runout, some of our customers are even seeing success in fine finishing applications,” says Mueller.

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Assembly is easy: clean the DUO-LOCK insert and coupling, thread it by hand onto the adapter (use gloves, the edges are sharp!), and torque it down. That’s it. Since DUO-LOCK operates at far higher cutting parameters than its competition, the torque values are likewise much greater, an indicator to customers familiar with such tooling that DUO-LOCK is a different species within the modular machining world. DUOLOCK’s double-cone locating surface provides Z-axis coupling repeatability of 10 µm (.0004 in.) or better, and tool to tool repeatability in the 50µm (.002 in.) range, eliminating the need for offline presetting or tool touch-off in the machine. And the additional contact surface at the base of the tool assures radial runout at the coupling below 5 µm (.0002 in.), improving run out at the cutting edge tremendously, similar to the 2nd contact area enjoyed by KM™ or KM4X™ customers. And when the cutter’s dull, simply load it into a Kennametal Blue Box and ship it to one of the company’s reconditioning facilities around the world. The result is a rigid, highly accurate tooling solution that offers greatly reduced setup time

and simplified tool changeover, cutting performance equal to solid carbide, and the stiffness to remove more metal in less time than competing modular systems. “We are understandably proud of the DUO-LOCK design,” says Mueller. “It’s an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications.” If you’re ready to replace your solid carbide end mills with a competitively priced alternative, reduce setup time and improve accuracy, and remove large amounts of metal very, very quickly, hold on tight: Kennametal’s taking chipmaking to the next level. Variable helix angles, unequal flute spacing, and the strongest mounting available in a modular end mill make the DUO-LOCK a top performer in any shop

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CABLE GLANDS & ACCESSORIES FROM GEISSEL INDIA G

eissel India is an established name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accessories since 1994. The 100% German owned & family run Company since 1920 manufactures goods as per exacting German standards and has created a niche for itself in the Indian electrical market with its International Class Products The “Geissel” brand of cable glands is well known and accepted worldwide. Products include cable glands in brass, polyamide and stainless steel S.S 303(1.4305) & S.S. 316 TI (1.4571) – according to RoHS standards, in IP 54, IP 68, IP 69K and EMC - upto cable dia of 116 mm with all kinds of threads, i.e. Pg, metric and inch. Other products are plugs, reducers, enlargements, lock nuts, etc. In other words a wide range of electrical wiring accessories. Some of our “Star” products from the Geissel stable have created an impact in the Indian and International electrical market:

Double Compression cable glands: The first of its kind in the Indian market with

IP 68 and only three sizes to suit cable dia from 12 – 34 mm. Discerning customers have praised the product for its design, easy application and convenience of only three sizes. Designed and engineered in Germany, but manufactured in India, customers of International repute are finding many advantages in using these glands over others.

Conduits & Conduit glands: The conduits are available in galvanized steel as well as PVC coating on galvanized steel in grey and black colours. Complementing them are the conduit glands which fit the conduits perfectly. The design and application is simple and customers get a one-stop solution to their needs for conduits and the ease in fitting them.

EMC glands. Available in brass with nickel plating in metric as well as Pg threads, these glands are very user-friendly. Customers of international repute have appreciated this simple but effective design.

an assurance of IP 68 protection. IP 69K brass glands: the most recent entry. Geissel’s way to increase the threshold of water ingress at high pressure.

PBE: Pressure balance element – to let out excessive moisture from enclosures/ boxes.Detailed technical and pictorial descriptions of all Geissel products are available in their recently upgraded catalogue which can be downloaded from the website www. geissel.com Geissel India’s USP is the availability of mostly all products ex-stock from their factory in Pune.

Multisealing inserts: To fit both brass and polyamide glands, with

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FLOODLIGHTS designed for challenging environments

The new 6125 series (for zone 1) and 6525 series (for zone 2) floodlights from R. STAHL are designed for challenging environments such as chemical, food and oil and gas extraction

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nergy-efficient LED technology makes R. STAHL’s new generation of flexible floodlights for hazardous areas shine. High-quality TIR lenses minimise scattered light and glare effects and enable light distribution focussed on angles of 10°, 40° or 120°. The devices are therefore not only suitable for spot and wide-angle lighting, but can even be installed as pendant lights. The new 6125 series (for zone 1) and 6525 series (for zone 2) floodlights achieve excellent luminous flux: 21,000 lm in versions with 210 W power consumption and 12,000 lm in 120 W models. With this luminaire efficiency of 100 lm/W, they are not only far more efficient than conventional HID lights, but also require significantly less maintenance. The lense panel modules are equipped with hinges for easy installation, maintenance and repair of the removable components.

Their high tolerance for ambient temperatures in a very broad range from -40 °C to + 60 °C is a stand-out feature in this product class. Featuring a corrosion-resistant body and comparably low weight, these floodlights are an especially good choice for onshore and offshore applications. Special designs with heat sinks made from sea-water-resistant aluminium are also available. For some applications such as general lighting in production and storage facilities in the food industry, they can be ordered with a scatter protection for the glass front panel. The robust enclosures provide IP66/67 ingress protection and a very high shock and impact resistance (IK10). They are available either in powder-coated steel sheet or stainless steel versions. For explosion protection expert R. STAHL, these new floodlights are the final complement to a now comprehensive portfolio of highly efficient LED lighting solutions.

Designed for extreme conditions Even under extreme conditions, the service life of these products is specified at 50,000 hours of operation at maximum ambient temperatures. Their superior durability fully enables them to sustain challenging environments e.g. in the chemical industry or in oil and gas extraction over the long term.

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The extremely robust new LED floodlights from R. STAHL provide highly efficient and longlasting lighting solutions for zone 1, 21, 2 and 22 hazardous areas

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ABB wins order to supply

1600 TRANSFORMERS to support railway expansion in India

Compact and reliable traction transformers to boost railways and support economic growth

ABB has been manufacturing and supplying traction transformers for the Indian Railways and metro rail from the factory at Vadodara since 1999

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BB has won an order from Alstom to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. The new locomotives will expand Indian Railways’ capacity, easing congestion on busy routes for both freight and passenger services. The transformers will be manufactured locally in ABB’s Vadodara facility in the western Indian state of Gujarat, supporting the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative to encourage manufacturing in the country. Indian Railways operates the largest rail network in Asia, and is the world’s second-largest rail network operated under single management. The company moves more than 12,500 trains and 23 million passengers daily, equivalent to the population of Australia. ABB will supply 25 kilovolt (kV)/50 hertz (Hz) underframe traction transformers for the 800 locomotives (2 units per locomotive).The compact transformers are designed for the most demanding conditions, including extreme temperatures and voltage fluctuations. They will support heavy freight loads over long distance haulage under rigorous conditions, including steep inclines. “The scale of this order is a recognition of our ability to deliver technologically-advanced reliable products, locally and to cater to evolving customer needs,” said Sanjeev Sharma, CEO and Managing Director, ABB India. “ABB has been a long term partner for Indian Railways and Alstom. Investments planned in the railways will shape the direction of economic growth in India, paving the way for next level innovative technologies to be designed, adapted and manufactured in the country.” Traction transformers feed power at safe voltages to essential train functions like traction, brakes, lighting, heating and ventilation, as well as passenger information, signaling and communication. Used by rail operators

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around the globe, ABB traction transformers are manufactured at its plants in Switzerland, India and China, and provide the highest levels of availability and reliability for uninterrupted train service. ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastruc-

ture globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees.

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TIME SAVING electrical CAD software AUTOMATION - electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC has been a leading Electrical CAD software developer on the global market for 35 years, specialising in intelligent design and documentation of electrical control systems and PLC diagrams, pneumatics and hydraulic systems. The electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is designed from the basic concept of setting you free to focus on the electrical aspects, while the program handles the practical side. Beyond the basic drawing functions, Automation offers you a comprehensive series of functions specially designed for electrical projects with IEC/ EN standards.

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Documentation When you click on a component in the component vendor database, you automatically get a menu containing the electrical symbols for the component. By placing these symbols in the diagrams you also transfer information to the electrical diagram which enables the program to fill out order lists or files automatically.

one single person needs to be pointed out as the main responsible for creating the company subdrawings, while the others in future almost only will need to create documentation by dragging templates and subdrawings into projects. Experiences from the industry suggest that the documentation time can be reduced by up to 80 percent.

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PC|SCHEMATIC Automation can interface with PLC I/O tools, wire numbering tools, label systems, send files for component ordering systems, edit PLC data via Excel, import and export the standard CAD formats DWG and DXF, and update all types of lists automatically. Furthermore the program supports practically any database format, so that it can work with the database format used in your company.

People buying PC|SCHEMATIC Automation usually tell us they did it because: • It is easy to work with, and is very flexible in the everyday work routines. • The Module and Model Based drag’n draw functions, makes it possible to create electrical schematic pages extremely fast. • We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. • Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming saves lots of time. • The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique. • Electrical standards are integrated intelligently. • Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/ libraries.

Our solution saves 80% time To make it possible for existing and new users to get started quickly, PC|SCHEMATIC - and its distributors - offers a consulting service, consisting of an analysis of the already existing electrical documentation. Based on this analysis, the optimal set of subdrawings, models and project templates can be effectively created. This also has the consequence that new users can get started creating complete electrical documentation projects really quickly. In larger companies, this way of working might result in that just

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Can I convert my schematic diagrams from other systems to Automation? Yes! You can convert schematic diagrams from practically speaking any CAD system to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format - as long as the CAD system can produce DWG or DXF files. PC|SCHEMATIC also offers a consultant service for converting drawings from other systems to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format.

Can I export to other formats? From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can export to the DWG and DXF formats. PC|SCHEMATIC is an active member of the OpenDWG alliance. From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can also export projects as intelligent PDF files with active link between references etc.

Electrical standards: How well are they integrated in PC|SCHEMATIC? At PC|SCHEMATIC we have detailed insight in electrical documentation standards, and we are active members of standardisation committees. We also publish the book “Electrical documentation according to standards”. This insight in the IEC/EN electrical standards is an integrated part of PC|SCHEMATIC Auto-

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mation. However, the program is designed so flexible, that you can also use it for other standards than the IEC/EN standards. - Even for your own set of standards!

Support: How can I get it? When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark. This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC). • Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. • Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action. • Free access to articles about electrical design CAD programs. • Free access to the PC|SCHEMATIC user forums. When you have bought PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can either attend PC|SCHEMATIC training in your own country, or attend a web seminar about the topics you need to get familiar with. Please contact venkat@

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With a smartphone at the burner: Testo provides more comfort in

FLUE GAS MEASUREMENT T

esto from Germany’s Black Forest consolidates its position as the world market leader in heating measurement technology. With the new flue gas analyzer testo 330i, one can now carry out work on boilers and furnaces more quickly and easily than ever before. Up to now, the handling of flue gas analyzers has often been inconvenient – costing the user valuable time. Above all, the unstable fixing of the measurement probe, and the often large distances between the measurement and the adjustment locations make flue gas measurement a difficult balancing act. In addi-

tion to this, many engineers and technicians complain about the bothersome documentation of the measurement results on paper.

More freedom and flexibility in flue gas measurement For all these difficulties, Testo has found intelligent solutions. In the core of the testo 330i is the thousand-fold proven technology of its predecessor testo 330-2 LL. With one crucial difference: the testo 330i does not require its own display, but instead transfers the measurement values via Bluetooth and an App to the user’s smartphone or tablet. Testo thus creates a new level of flexibility in flue gas measurement, as the engineer or the technician always hav the measurements in view where he needs them – completely and independently of the measurement location. However, the App allows not only more freedom in operation, but also takes documentation work off contractors’ and service engineers’ hands. Reports can be created directly on site, comments and photos can be added, and they can comfortably be sent by e-mail to the customer or the user’s own office. This considerably reduces the time needed for documentation.

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The completely newly developed probe mount represents a special technical finesse. With the testoFix, the flue gas probe is attached to the heating pipe quickly and securely – remaining firmly in the core flow. The measuring instrument, with its innovative horizontal form, can be suspended directly from the probe mount, or attached to the burner using the extra-powerful magnets. The measuring instrument and the probe are connected by a short, flexible hose which can be quickly stowed in the case. The flue gas analyzer testo 330i is available in various attractive sets directly from testo.in or from a Testo Chanel Partner.

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igus expands cable range with

INTEGRATED tear strip

The new tool enables a quick removal of chainflex cable jackets by hand

n chainflex CFRIP cables from igus, an integrated tear strip enables a quick and easy stripping of the cable jacket by hand – unique in cables for motion in energy chains. Now, 569 chainflex cables are available with the integrated opening strip. Thanks to the new CFRIP plastic tool, the stripping of cables has become even simpler. The chainflex cables with the CFRIP tear strip can be easily opened like a zip fastener. This allows users to save up to 50 percent of the time when stripping cable jackets, which is especially useful in long lengths such as in control panels. In this way, the specially developed high tensile strength plastic thread – never damages the cores, and this has already be proven by igus in extensive testing in the 2,750 square metre test laboratory, the largest in the industry having.

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This unique stripping system for moving cables was awarded the iF product design award in 2016 for its innovative function and is increasingly being used in more and more chainflex cables from igus. At the 2016 Hannover Messe the motion plastics specialist has yet again expanded its product range and now offers a total of 569 cables with the integrated tear strip, which ranges from cables for control and measurement systems up to motor and servo cables from stock, and – as for all chainflex cables – a service life of 36 months is guaranteed.

Grab the thread and pull! To simplify working with chainflex cables even further, igus now provides a simple but useful tool. “After many customer requests, we developed a tool with which a chainflex CFRIP cable can be opened easily by hand,” explains Rainer Rössel, head of chainflex division at igus. “Just like putting on a thimble, the use can easily grab the tear strip and pull until the cable is stripped back to the desired length – and the thread doesn’t hurt your hand while stripping.” The new plastic tool is now available as “MT. CFRIP”.

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The integrated tear strip saves up to 50 percent of stripping time. Thanks to the new CFRIP tool, this has become easier yet again for 569 chainflex cables. (Source: igus GmbH)

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ROLLON LINEAR BEARINGS for CNC Doors and auxiliary axes on machine tools need different linear motion components than spindles.

he makers of CNC machine tools are not known for skimping on their motion control components, especially those related to spindle movements. Yet not every motion on a CNC machine is mission critical. In fact, most machines have one or more axes that, unlike the spindle, do not require high degrees of accuracy and precision. These axes can include doors and other auxiliary systems not associated with cutting. By picking an appropriate motion solution for these auxiliary axes, machine builders can not only take some cost out of a CNC machine but also improve that machine’s reliability in the field. Doors, in particular, are an axis that are often designed with less-than-ideal motion components. From an accuracy standpoint, door motion may seem like an open and shut case, but they do present some challenging design issues of their own. They tend to be large sheet-metal structures that are subject to deflection and alignment problems. They also have to work reliably in a contamination-prone environment filled with metal chips and cutting fluids.

These size and contamination issues can be especially hard on linear bearings. Engineers who work in machine tools will sometimes reflexively specify recirculating ball linear bearings, in part because of familiarity. Yet this style of bearing is not the best choice when it comes to creating a dependable, cost-effective door. Rollon has developed an alternative bearing solution for doors and related auxiliary applications. It’s based on Compact Rail bearings, which are both self-aligning and resistant to contamination. Self-aligning. Aligning linear bearings is usually a difficult process that takes place during the machine building phase. Machine builders must first machine mounting surfaces to near perfect flatness. Then they’ll install bearings using fixtures to ensure that rails are aligned horizontally and vertically. Both of those steps can add significant time and cost to the machine. And in the case of machine tool doors, both of those steps may be both ineffective and unnecessary. They’re ineffective because the doors tend to be large sheet metal structures that will deflect in use, undoing

On CNC machines, not all motion axes are created equal. While spindle motions are all about accuracy and precision, doors and other auxiliary axes require a linear motion solution that’s easy to install and reliable.

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Rollon’s Compact Rail bearings are both self-aligning and resistant to contamination.

even the most careful installation techniques. And they’re unnecessary because self-aligning bearings can accommodate deflection without the need for the expensive machining or fussy installation procedures. Rollon’s Compact Rail system gets its self-alignment capability from the way that its large roller bearings interact with a set of rail profiles. The profiles are designed to allow the rollers an extra degree of freedom or two to offset misalignment between rails. In the case of machine tool doors, an emerging solution combines Compact Rail’s U and K rail profile to support the slider (See Figure 1). The U-style rail has a flat raceway that allows a roller freedom translate in an out relative to the axial direction of the rail. The K-style rail has a geometry that allows for limited angular rotation of the roller, while still offering precise linear guidance. Together, these rails can absorb significant alignment errors in two axes: Parallelism on the horizontal plane and height differences between rails in the vertical plane. How significant? It depends on the distance between rails. For example, at a two-meter span between rails, the system can absorb parallelism errors up to 4 mm in the horizontal plane and differences in rail height of +/- 50 mm. (See Table 1 for self-alignment capabilities at other rail distances). With the Compact Rail system, the source of the alignment errors is not important.

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Whether the errors are caused by the machine structure, installation or deflection in the field, the Compact Rail will adjust and do so without affecting the wear characteristics or lifespan of the bearing. Low Closing Force. Compact Rails additionally make the doors easy to open and close–and not just because design tolerates misalignment without impeding motion. Compact Rails also contribute to the smooth door motion because they have a low coefficient of friction (COF). The typical COF for a Compact Rail ranges from 0.003 and 0.006, depending on size. Contamination Resistant. Another important linear bearing attribute important in doors and other machine tool auxiliary axes is contamination resistance. Recirculating ball linear bearings, which have little clearance between balls and raceways, have historically been susceptible to contamination-related failures and require elaborate protective measures. Making matters worse, metal chips are among the most damaging contaminants in the industrial world. Rollon’s Compact Rail keeps contamination at bay in a few ways. It has small features, like seals and wipers, that minimize contaminants on the rails. Installation tricks, such as installing rails upside down, can further reduce contamination levels. Mostly, though, Compact Rail’s contamination resistance rests on its overall design. Its small ball bearings are permanently sealed within larger rollers. And the rollers have a large size relative to typical contaminants. They can roll over many chips that would stop a recirculating ball bearing in its tracks. For more information Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. 1st floor, Regus Gem Business Centre 26/1 Hosur road, Bommanahalli Bangalore 560068, INDIA Tel: +91 80 67027066 Fax: +91 80 67027004 info@rollonindia.in www.rollonindia.in

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Autocrib’s

WEB-BASED VENDING inventory platform A

utoCrib Inc., a manufacturer of automated inventory vending systems that are the de-facto industry standard, introduced AutoCrib .Net 4.0, an enhanced software product with ROBOCRIB TX 750, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), booth #W-1223, taking place Sept. 12 -17, 2016, in Chicago. Reinforcing its position as the leader in industrial vending, AutoCrib also unveiled refinements to three of its product features on the RoboCrib TX750 and AutoLocker FX. AutoCrib .Net 4.0 will provide customers with a multi-tenant database, faster reporting, a familiar user interface, increased security, and new work flows. In addition to a significant software update, AutoCrib also made product refinements to the RoboCrib TX750 and AutoLocker FX with a completely redesigned plastic shelving system for the TX750, scales mounted in the FX lockers as well as a new fast pick button bar system to enhance customers’ experience. “AutoCrib also has designed from the ground up new technology that addresses some of the industrial vending industry’s greatest challenges for users – cost, density, and inflexibility,” said Steve Pixley, president and founder of AutoCrib. “Each AutoCrib product is designed to deliver automated inventory vending support for customers such as manufacturing companies, airlines, the military, retailers, distributors and others who want to provide 24/7 unmanned access to inventory – while maintaining complete control and 100% inventory accuracy.” Pixley pioneered the concept of using purpose-built vending machines and built the first industrial vending machine in 1994 after identifying a need for manufacturers to better track and utilize inventory. As a solution, Pixley

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created an industrial vending machine capable of storing and dispensing virtually any tool, part, or supply. Since then, AutoCrib has grown to support a global network of dealers and distributors and its machines are used by leading manufacturers worldwide including many of the biggest names on the Fortune 500 and nearly 20,000 machines deployed. Customers have reported significant results from using AutoCrib’s industrial vending machines including reducing inventory spend by up to 40%, complete inventory visibility, better control of employee and department spending, and improved job costing, inventory forecasting and demand planning.

AutoCrib delivers automated inventory vending systems (software and machines) for manufacturing companies, airlines, military, retailers, distributors, and others who want to provide 24/7 unmanned access to inventory while maintaining complete control and 100 percent inventory accuracy. AutoCrib software provides real-time information on all inventory in the system from any computer, tablet or smartphone anywhere on the planet. The company has been providing industrial vending solutions since 1994 and has deployed more than 20,000 systems worldwide. AutoCrib’s product line includes handheld scanners, automated lockers, traditional coil/ helix machines, a PPE specific dispensing machine, RFID systems, vision based tool cabinets, as well as small and large robotic carousel systems with optional counting scale attachment. The systems can be managed by AutoCrib’s powerful client/server software or its web based application, AutoCrib.net. AutoCrib’s powerful software, which provides end-users with real time usage data and in many cases, updates their ERP systems and allows manufacturers to dramatically reduce inventory costs by as much as 40% through increased accountability and tighter access control.

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afety gates, covers and flaps safeguard access to plant and machinery. In particular they provide protection against hazardous movements of plant and machinery or from flying parts. The challenge for design engineers is to choose the right solution from the wide range of safety switches, guard locking devices and safety gate systems available. Increasing automation in mechanical engineering means that the demands on machine safety are also rising. The issues of availability, cost-effectiveness and process safety must all be accommodated. Design engineers have access to a wide range of sensors for safety gate monitoring. These operate to different Fig 1: Swing gates can be monitored using the safety switches PSENcode and safety relay PNOZsigma.

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principles and offer a variety of design options for safe, but user-friendly solutions. After all, if the machine is not user-friendly, manipulation of safety equipment is inevitable. When selecting the right components for safe monitoring of movable guards in accordance with EN 60947-5-3, there are various questions that need to be answered, such as: Does it involve a gate, cover or flap which is regularly opened and closed? Does the process need protecting as well as the operator? Are components exposed to heavy soiling, strong vibration and extreme temperatures?

Mechanical safety switches for simple applications Mechanical safety gate switches are suitable for safety gate monitoring or guard locking functions on simple safety gate applications, where there are no increased requirements for protection against manipulation and defeat. They prevent a safety gate, cover or flap being opened unintentionally, thanks to increased actuator extraction force. Many applications require two switches to provide the necessary safety. That can quickly increase the engineering work involved. In extreme environmental conditions, where contamination is present for example, or mechanical overload, when safety gates drop over the course of time, the lifetime of a switch is reduced considerably. In such cases, Pilz safety bolts PSENbolt represent a safe, complete solution. The combination of safety switch, handle and bolt is particularly suitable for safety gates that are difficult to adjust or in areas where

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safety gates are opened and closed frequently, as the actuator is mechanically guided into the switch actuator head. Alternatively Pilz also offers the safe hinge switches PSENhinge for rotatable and hinged gates and flaps. They are better protected against manipulation because they are built into the hinge of the safeguard and are thus concealed, while also saving space.

Fig. 2 Safety gate monitoring with PSENsgate, PSEN slock and PSEN bolt

Non-contact safety switches – Maximum safety Non-contact safety switches are becoming increasingly important, particularly on machines that are operated frequently and are exposed to heavy vibration. As the response tolerance is generally high, these switches are flexible and easy to install on the machine. Non-contact safety switches are also suitable for applications with increased protection type requirements of IP67 and IP69K. Non-contact safety switches distinguish between two operating principles: magnetic safety switches with normal manipulation protection and coded safety switches with high manipulation protection. A compact design is characteristic of both switches and enables the installation to be concealed; that’s an important factor when developing safe machinery. What’s more, with the Pilz safety switches PSENmag and PSENcode it is possible to achieve PL e of EN ISO 13849-1, SIL 3 of EN/IEC 62061 and Cat. 4 of EN 954-1.

Magnetic safety switches PSENmag are particularly cost-effective as their installation saves both time and space. Connector and cable for all mounting and

approach directions, plus an assured operating distance of 3 or 10 mm, enable flexible assembly and rapid, simple installation. Due to their magnetic action principle, magnetic safety switches are also suitable for use on machinery with a high stainless steel content, such as packaging machines for example. Coded safety switches with RFID technology are the right choice for applications in which metal swarf is discharged. With magnetic switches there would be a risk of metal dust being deposited, invalidating the safety mechanism.Generally speaking, coded safety switches such as Pilz PSENcode are used when

the demand is for safety and a high level of protection against manipulation. They combine integrated evaluation and excellent diagnostics with built-in protection against manipulation and defeat, all in a compact design. Various coding types provide different levels of manipulation security. For example, the unique fully coded actuator, where a PSENcode switch accepts only one PSENcode actuator, excludes any manipulation. Integrated evaluation also enables the PSENcode to be connected in series without compromising the safety classification; as a result, there is no need for additional inputs on the evaluation device.

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Fig. 3: Small, flexible assembly – Magnetic safety switches PSENmag

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Many doors, covers or flaps must be opened more frequently for operational or assembly purposes. The disadvantage of mechanical guard locking devices is that the adjustment has to be as precise as possible. For this type of requirement Pilz offers the PSENslock, a non-contact, coded safety switch with a magnetic interlock of 500 N or 1000 N, all in one system. With this combination of safe position monitoring and process guard locking, PSENslock provides a safe alternative to existing mechanical technology. A high level of protection against manipulation and defeat, combined

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with low wear and tear, ensure a long service life. When space is at a premium, there are some circumstances in which safeguards must be located close to a hazardous movement. In this case the hazard may still remain once the machine is switched off. This is known as a hazardous overrun, and in such a case it is absolutely essential to use a safe guard locking device. The guard lock is only lifted once standstill is safely detected or after a safe delay time. These tasks can be performed by mechanical guard locking devices with spring interlock, such as the PSENmech or integrated safety gate systems PSENsgate from Pilz.

Integrated systems save time and money The safety gate system PSENsgate from Pilz relies on a combination of electronics and mechanics. It meets the requirements of the very highest category in just one system. The compact safety gate system combines safety gate monitoring, safe guard locking and control elements, including additional functions such as E-STOP and escape/auxiliary release. As the system also detects broken pins and broken

bolts, it offers additional safety for machinery with a particularly high hazard potential. Complete systems such as these are mostly used on larger safety gates. Coding guarantees protection against manipulation and defeat. A closing lock or reset interlock can also be implemented by using up to five padlocks on the bolt.

The benefits of complete solutions With safety-related equipment on machinery it’s not just the individual components that matter but the way in which they interact. In this respect, complete solutions with totally compatible components comprising safe sensor and control technology offer high potential savings. Corresponding sensors and evaluation devices from a single manufacturer operate with compatible interfaces between the components. So the user has no need to check the data sheets or run complex tests in order to ensure that the selected components will interact smoothly in practice. Individual Pilz components can be packaged together to suit any automation requirement. The comprehensive product range covers the whole spectrum of safety requirements for safety gate monitoring.

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MOTORSPORT Italian machine tool and manufacturing journalist Edoardo Oldrati recently paid a visit to the homes of the Haas F1 Team and Stewart-Haas Racing, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. In both HQs – adjacent to one another on Haas Way, he discovered a common-sense approach to sourcing and developing engines and technology, a determination to ultimately make as many parts as possible in-house, and, of course, workshops full of busy Haas CNC machine tools

EO 1 is Edoardo Oldrati with Gunther Steiner, Haas F1 team principal

ll eyes were on Haas F1 Team when it took its place on the starting grid for the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship, the first American F1 team to do so for 30-years. What many may not have known at the time – certainly more so on the European side of The Atlantic – is that before entering F1, Haas Automation Inc. founder, Gene Haas, had already enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a team owner in NASCAR, the spectacular, fast-and-furious, US-based stock-car series,

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famous for its wheel-to-wheel racing on mostly oval, banked circuits. The Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) NASCAR team, and Haas F1, are headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina – a city rich in the knowledge, expertise and technologies that go toward designing and building 200+ mph (320 km/h) race machines. SHR is one of the top teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, and can boast a long list of victories and poles. At the time of writing, SHR driver Kevin

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EO 3 is Edoardo Oldrati with Jim Wall, Hendrick Motorsports Engine Development Manager

Harvick is leading this year’s championship, with teammate Kurt Busch in 8th place. If Harvick wins, it will be his second championship for the team since he won in 2014.

A stellar debut A team owner moving from NASCAR to F1 is unprecedented. Many can be forgiven for thinking the plan, when it was announced, was overly ambitious by nature, all motor racing disciplines are infamously unforgiving, none more so than the one that claims to be the sport’s pinnacle. But, the US team’s impressive debut at the first grand prix of the season, in Melbourne, Australia, silenced many of the skeptics. Haas F1’s French driver, Romain Grosjean, came in sixth, winning points on his inaugural outing. To put this extraordinary feat into perspective, it was 2002 that a new Formula 1 team last achieved points in its first race of the year. Haas F1 is still punching above its weight. However, “We must remember that we’re débutants,” warns Gunther Steiner, the team principal – the man charged with the ominous responsibility of delivering on Gene

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Haas’ vision. “This is a very technologically challenging championship, so it isn’t easy to consistently achieve the same level as other teams that have been racing for years.” To compete at this level, Haas F1 has applied a similar strategy used by Gene Haas to great effect in the world of NASCAR: building relationships with advanced technology partners and buying-in critical parts, as allowed by F1 regulations. The Haas VF-16 uses power units and gearboxes supplied by Ferrari, while the carbon fiber, monocoque chassis was made by Haas F1 Team in partnership with Dallara, another well-known Italian company. Haas F1 Team also makes plenty of its own parts, machined in-house. “In our workshop we make racetrack equipment and parts for the wind tunnel tests,” explains Steiner. “In the future, however, we want to increase the number of components we make, perhaps even becoming a parts supplier to Ferrari!” An ambitious aim, especially considering the complexity of some of the components used in Formula 1 cars. “In production terms

we already have an excellent set of machine tools at our disposal, but we need to nurture technicians and operators in order to develop the necessary know-how,” says Steiner. “It takes time.” “We’re learning a lot,” adds Brad Harris, CNC Operations Manager of Haas F1. “Developing effective work cycles to make parts for the wind tunnel has been a major challenge, particularly as we’re competing with the production departments of other teams, which are already operating to the highest standards.”

Identifying the right process According to Harris, the main difficulty lies in identifying the right process to make these parts: “In particular, we’re focusing on reducing the number of set-ups needed, thus increasing production efficiency. Moving forward, we can turn our attention to the more advanced and complex components needed for the racing cars themselves.” While Haas F1 continues to establish itself and build on its solid start, the NASCAR team is setting the benchmark. The NASCAR work-

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Haas F1 is building relationships with advanced technology partners and buying-in critical parts, as allowed by F1 regulation The Haas VF-16 uses power units and gearboxes supplied by Ferrari The carbon fiber, monocoque chassis is made by the Haas F1 Team in partnership with Dallara In the workshop, the team makes racetrack equipment and parts for the wind tunnel tests

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shop at Kannapolis is full of Haas CNC vertical machining centers and CNC lathes, including VF-6TRs with trunnion rotary tables, Mini Mills, VF-2s and VF-4s with HRT210 rotary tables. “Compared with other motor racing championships, NASCAR requires the team to manage a much greater number of cars,” explains Stewart-Haas Racing Shop Foreman, Todd Frazier. “We have 16 cars for each driver, including specific models for some races, such as Daytona, and new evolutions with greater performance. With four drivers at SHR, this means as many as 64 cars per season.”

The collaboration with Hendrick is a two-way street. For 8 hours a day, lines of Haas CNC machining centres create a noise worthy of a NASCAR team. “The first Haas machine arrived in 1996, says Jim Wall, Hendrick Motorsports Engine Development Manager. “Today we have 47!” Hendrick has two main workshops: engine and car production. “Initially, we focused more on engines, but as many other requests for components started to arrive, we achieved a fairly balanced split between engine construction and vehicle production,” explains Wall.

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The cars are under continuous and very rapid development; for this reason output is a steady flow of small batches. Manufacturing technology plays a fundamental role in allowing the evolution process to take place. “I’m convinced that machine tools and cars evolve hand-in-hand: to make more ‘evolved’ cars we need better performing machines,” says Frazier. “In particular, we need to implement the ideas of designers in a shorter timeframe, and this is where Haas machine tools can help, with their versatility, simplicity and reliability.” One of the team’s main suppliers is Hendrick Motorsports, located less than 6 miles (10km) south of SHR (Hendrick is an institution in the NASCAR world, with 30 years of experience, and innumerable wins to boast of). With the growth of SHR, the collaboration has transformed into a strong technical partnership, which currently means Hendrick Motorsports supply’s the chassis and engines for SHR cars.

To give some sense of the workload, around 900 finished race-engines will leave the Hendrick production plant this year alone, all machined in-house from forgings, destined for the team’s own cars, as well as many other cars on the NASCAR grid. Amazingly, the shops at Hendrick only work a single shift: “So, we need to carry out many processes in a way that doesn’t require nighttime supervision,” says Wall. “For this reason, the reliability that Haas machines guarantee is fundamental. Furthermore, they are user-friendly and highly versatile – characteristics that allow us to process a wide range of parts. It’s also important to be able to count on a partner like Haas for support, given their ability to act quickly, and ensure that spare parts are available immediately.”

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