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Maxon Motor

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ACME Group

Mecc Alte India

76, 146

Ador Welding

168, 174, 196

MECO Instruments

132

MENNEKES Electric India

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Mouser Electronics

B Birla Precision Technologies

198

Bonfiglioli

National Instruments

Braco Electricals

NEPTUNE INDIA

Next Gen Equipments

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D Danfoss

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

DMG MORI

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O Omron Automation India

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Emerson

PC|SCHEMATIC A/s

Pepperl+Fuchs

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F FAAC India

PETRONAS Lubricants

Finolex Industries

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FLIR Systems India

86, 195

Red Lion

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Renishaw

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Rishabh Instruments

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Rollon India

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RR Global

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RXPE India

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Garg Distributors

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Geissel India

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Green Dot Electric

H HAAS Automation

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Hangsterfer’s

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HARTING

Hindustan Motor

HPL Electric & Power

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S See Lube

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Servokon Systems

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SMC Pneumatics

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STEEL MART

Sterling & Wilson

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IGUS

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IHI Hauzer Techno Coating

India Tools & Instruments

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Ingersoll Rand

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InnoVista Sensors

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Instamod Airpipe

Unique Diecasting

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Unity Controls

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Testo India

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Kirloskar Pneumatic

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Kusam Electrical Industries

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WARPP ENGINEERS

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Welspun Energy

Werner Electric India

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YASKAWA India

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Mastercam

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Dr. Ellen McMillan is appointed as new General Manager China of HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. Mrs. McMillan is joining HARTING China with over 15 years of experience in the electronics industry in a variety of positions such as Business Development, Marketing, R&D and Operations within China. She is highly respected across the company for her business development talent, product strategies, technical expertise, intelligence and integrity. From end 2013 to Dec 2015, Mrs. McMillan served as Managing Director of HARTING AG in Biel, Switzerland where she jointly managed the business with Ms. Susanne Giehl. Mrs. McMillan joined HARTING in

Asian region. Pior to HARTING, she served as Vice President and General Manager, Antenna Business Unit at Molex for the period of Jul 2011 to Jul 2012. Dr. Ellen McMillan graduated in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, and Surface Technology and received PhD degree.

Dr. Ellen McMillan assumes the position as General Manager China of HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. Aug 2013 as Director Business Development MID and was responsible for MID Sales and Business development in the

About HARTING: The HARTING Technology Group is a worldwide leading providing of industrial connection technology for the three lifelines of “Power, Signals and Data“ with a total of 13 production locations, as well as

business units and representations in 43 countries across the globe. Moreover, the company also produces cash desks and checkout systems, electro mobility components, in addition to hardware and software for customers and applications in automation technology, robotics and transportation engineering. In the 2014/15 business year, some 4200 employees generated sales of EUR 567 million.

Web: www.HARTING.in

NI Trend Watch 2016 explores the IoT & the explosion of data NI identifies the top trends driving the industry as it becomes more connected NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced the release of NI Trend Watch 2016. The third annual report examines a range of topics focused on the IoT and its impact on how we manage data – from the consumerization of software to prototyping 5G to make it a reality. “As the world becomes more connected, the incredible amount of real-world data available today promises

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engineers and scientists great insight, but getting that insight can be a challenge,” said Eric Starkloff, NI executive vice president of global sales and marketing. “We strive to help our customers stay ahead of the deluge of analog data by investigating the trends that will help them handle the increasingly complex amount of information they’re acquiring to make the right decisions at the right time.” Mr. Jayaram Pillai, Managing Director, National Instruments India, Russia and Arabia said, “The Trendwatch 2016 report

talks about the technology trends which will have major impact on the engineering and scientific community globally. At NI, we want to bring forth these trends and work towards further innovation and development to benefit technology leaders in Industry, Government and Academia in India.”

NI Trend Watch 2016 explores the following topics:

never before imagined, but its pursuit doesn’t come without challenges. • It’s About Time: Evolving Network Standards for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) – Network technologies must evolve to satisfy the requirements of nextgeneration industrial systems and radically advance the way we operate machines, electrical grids and transportation systems.

• Prototyping Takes 5G From Concept to Reality – 5G will undoubtedly evolve our wireless networks to heights

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New two-stage helical bevel gearboxes with output torques up to 50 Nm

The NORD helical bevel gearbox series, now available for torques from 50 Nm to 660 Nm, ensures highly efficient speed adjustment in various applications

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS expands its latest series of slim two-stage helical bevel gearboxes, adding a new smaller unit for output torques up to 50 Nm. Highly efficient helical bevel type units therefore now complement the line-up of worm gearboxes that is already available for small loads. Thanks to superior manufacturing quality standards, the gear units are highly resilient and withstand large forces on the output shaft. The short-term overload tolerance is 275%, which leaves enough time for the motor protection to kick in. Mechanical blockages usually do not cause damage, but the drive can start right up again without service interruption. The new units are available for gear ratios from 3.58 to 61.88. They add a new size to the existing series that now comprises six sizes with output torques up to 660 Nm. NORD supplies the two-stage

helical bevel gearboxes with hollow and solid shafts, single or double shafts, for foot or flange mounting, and in open or enclosed designs. All versions feature a very high power density, ensuring robust reliability and easy handling. By default, the gearboxes support reverse operation. NORD custom-configures motors, drive electronics, accessories, gaskets, and lubricants for all industries. One of the options, for instance, is the heavy-duty corrosion-protection treatment nsd tupH for the enclosure.

Company background NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 3.000 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies application-specific concepts and solutions, even for special

applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 500 mn in the 2014 business year. The company founded in 1965 now has over 36 subsidiaries worldwide. The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services. NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 1,000 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers. Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

For more information Web: www.nord.com

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Regenerative Braking Unit R1000 3.5 to 300kW Looking for a smart and efficient alternative to dynamic braking? Look no further. The R1000 Regenerative Braking Unit is your answer.

Unlike dynamic braking, which dissipates all braking energy in the form of heat, the R1000 avoids wasted energy by delivering it back to your power source for use by other loads. Since the R1000 only transfers power during regeneration (not motoring), it is very economical for regenerative applications, and return on investment is often less than 1 year. Not only does this save energy and money, but it also eliminates the need to safely locate braking resistors.

• 240 V POWER RANGE 3.5 - 105 kW • 480 V POWER RANGE 3.5 - 300 kW • AMBIENT OPERATING TEMP -10°C to 50°C (OPEN TYPE IP00) • CERTIFICATIONS UL, CE, RoHS, CSA B44.1

Dynamic Braking System (wasted energy)

AC Drive

Regenerative Braking System (recovered energy)

AC Drive

Power Coordinating Reactor

Fuse

Braking Unit Braking Resistor Unit

Current Suppression Reactor

R1000

Highlights • Compatible with all conventional drives having full power access to DC bus • Rated for 100% power, 25% duty cycle (60 second maximum on time), or 80% continuous • Overload capability of 150% for 30 seconds • 0.9 Power Factor at full load • Overcurrent and Overheat Protection Typical Applications

Stopping • Elevators and Lifts • Centrifuges • Saws • Large Fans • Machine Tool Spindles

Eccentric • Presses • Dryers • Vibratory Equipment

• STANDARD I/O (8) Digital Inputs (3) Analog Inputs (4) Relay Outputs (2) Analog Outputs • STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS Modbus RTU • CONTROL OPTIONS EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP/IP DeviceNet Proﬁbus DP Proﬁnet • MECHANICAL OPTIONS External Heatsink Kit

Continuous Regen • Winders • Downhill Conveyors • Dynamometers

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FACE TO FACE

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Rishabh : Pursuance of “Make in India” as innate factor Mr. Deepak Thakur, Chief Executive Officer, Rishabh Instruments

Mecc Alte India: Technology Leadership in Industrial Alternators arena

Green Dot: Bringing Disruptive Innovation in Power Conditioning

“FLIR has always been in the fore front of Innovations”

PC|SCHEMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

Mr. Rajiv Sahay, Managing Director, Mecc Alte India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Nitin Dhawan, Director, Green Dot Electric Limited

Mr. T.P. Singh, Country Manager, India-Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Ove Larsen, International Sales Director, PC|SCHEMATIC A/s

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NEPTUNE: Delivering values with innovative ways

OMRON: The blend of vision sensing & automation technology

"Green initiatives will drive the demand for eco friendly products”

MENNEKES: Global leadership with technology excellence

Mr. Deepak Kapoor, Chairman, NEPTUNE INDIA

Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation India

Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, President, RR Global

Mr. Christopher Mennekes, M.D., MENNEKES Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Global)

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Kusam Electrical: The legacy of perfection

Werner Electric India: Marching on growth path

Mr. Chandmal Goliya, Director, Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd.

Mr. Vinod Gupta, Managing Director, Werner Electric India Pvt. Ltd

“We expect users in the Indian market to shift towards premium mindset”

“Till now, we as a pioneer of motor control, have developed world’s first innovative drive technologies”

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“Increase in the global & domestic demand for digitization will boost future of test and measurement industry in India”

Ingersoll Rand : Convergence of efficiency with innovation

Finolex – A Formidable Name in PVC Pipes & Fittings

“Compressor Industry has inherent strength to grow”: Mahesh Nandurkar

Mr. Sridhar Nalluri, General Manager, InnoVista Sensors

Mr. Akinori Urakawa, President & CEO, YASKAWA India Private Limited

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174 Hiring the Right People Manoj Pandey, Head-HR, Ador Welding Ltd.

Mr. Kalidas Bhangare, M. D., Testo India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Amar Kaul, Territory Vice President, India, Ingersoll Rand

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COMPANY PROFILE

MALPRO-PAWBOL: Expanding horizon in Indian market

FAAC Participation in ELECRAMA-2016

Expert in Bionics and Energy efficiency

HPL: Committed towards a better tomorrow

Mr. Deepak Kapoor, Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.

Mr. Vikas Kundra, Managing Director, ZIEHL-ABEGG INDIA PVT LTD,

(L-to-R) Mr. Gautam Seth, JMD Mr. Lalit Seth, CMD, & Mr. Rishi Seth, JMD, HPL Electric & Power Ltd.

STEEL MART : The benchmark of excellence

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Mr. PAWEL LUCZAK, Chairman - CEO, MALPRO -PAWBOL

Mr. Juzer Faizy - Director, STEEL MART

PRODUCT SHOWCASE .....195

Hindustan Motor Mfg Co: Success through innovation & hardship

Braco Electricals: Secure Connections Mr. Ramesh Sobhani, T echnical Director (left) and Mr. Sunil Giasotta, CEO (right) Braco Electricals (India) Pvt. Ltd.

CT-T1: Fully Automatic Current Transformer (CT) Testers

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Dr. Ellen McMillan is appointed as new General Manager China of HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. NI Trend Watch 2016 explores the IoT & the explosion of data New two-stage helical bevel gearboxes with output torques up to 50 Nm Safe retraction without loops : A new energy supply system from igus Ease your vacuum generation with SMC

178 From Rollon the new telescopic actuator for effective linear movement with minimum overall dimensions 180 Addressing IIoT Challenges through Protocol Conversion

Metal 3D printing systems for the dental market allow rapid return on investment

TECH TRENDS 188 Solid stamp of trust and reliability of Godrej Locks reflects in Haas Machines

194 Mastercam X9 Mill brings Speed, Efficiency & Automation

ACME felicitated with CBIP Award 2015 for best contribution in Solar Energy Danfoss brings together Indian retail stakeholders to discuss food safety & energy savings Suzlon wins 197.40 MW order ENGINEERING REVIEW

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192 SPRINT 50 for more flexible productivity

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190 Renishaw : Cranking down cycle time for Hope Technology

POWER

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TECH TRENDS 132 “Energy Conservation- Remote Monitoring” 136 Rishabh CTs - A Technological Excellence 144 A protective suit for difficult missions 146 Motor starting capability & MeccAlte Auxiliary Winding (MAUX) 152 Geissel India - German excellence at home

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Ador Welding in the forefront of welding technology

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Safe retraction without loops : A new energy supply system from igus Retraction system for e-chains on industrial robots enables guiding of supply hoses for rivets and screws

The lightweight and affordable triflex RSE retraction system is based on a lubrication and maintenance free drylin linear guide from igus. A moving carriage transports the chain, elastic cords keep it under tension and retract it automatically. (Source: igus GmbH) The motion plastics specialist igus has developed a lightweight and cost-effective concept for the automatic retraction of energy chains allowing further advances in robotics. Besides carrying energy, data and media cables, industrial robots nowadays also frequently carry supply hosesfor rivets or screws. The new triflex RSE system prevents looping of the energy chain, allowing these materials to be safely supplied to the end of the robot arm. The triflex R series has been designed by igus specifically for highly dynamic industrial robotic applications and as a multi-axis energy chain it can move in all directions in space. The universal

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triflex chains made from highperformance plastics work in even the most demanding industrial environments, are easy to install and can quickly be filled with cables from the outside. They also have high tensile and torsion strength. “However, since nowadays it is not only just electrical and pneumatic cables that are conducted on the robot, but also often supply hoses for bolts, rivets or screws, tight bends or hanging loops can sometimes cause problems,” says Jörg Ottersbach, industry manager for robotics at igus. “Any reduction in the minimum allowable bend radius of the supply hoses can lead to a fault, reducing the efficiency of the process. - In the worst case a rivet or a screw gets stuck in the supply hose, which then leads to a plant standstill.” With its linear retraction of the e-chain, the triflex RSE retraction system offers an efficient and cost-effective solution that requires no curve, spring rods or deflecting rollers.

Sleek design with direct control on the robot The extremely light system is based on the proven lubrication and maintenance free drylin linear guide from igus, where a moving carriage transports the chain on a retraction distance of up to 600 millimetres. Elastic cords pull back the extended chain automatically. Thus the

looping of the energy chain is prevented. In this way the service life can be significantly increased. The self-guiding retraction system is designed for the enclosed or snap open triflex chain versions TRC, TRE and TRCF in sizes from 60 to 125 millimetres in diameter. They are retained by means of a mounting bracket and a glidethrough bracket on the system, which in turn can be easily fitted to a variety of robot types. Since the triflex RSE directly guides and controls the e-chain on the robot and no other deflections are needed, the required length of the cable and chain is reduced. For this reason triflex RSE is not only space-saving and light, but is also a cost-effective solution.

ABOUT IGUS The igus GmbH is a world`s leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is based in Cologne, represented in 29 countries and contracts 2,200 employees worldwide. In 2012 igus generated a turnover of 399 million Euro. igus operates the largest test laboratories and fabrics in its branch to offer customers innovative and tailormade products and solutions within the shortest time. For more information Web: www.igus.in

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Ease your vacuum generation with SMC In response to increasing demand for integrated vacuum generation systems, SMC has launched its new Series ZHP vacuum pad with ejector. An energy efficient single compact unit, the ZHP can be easily mounted in confined spaces

due to its innovative design that removes the need for further components, making it simple to order and maintain. SMC, the worldwide leading expert in pneumatics, has introduced a compact, single unit vacuum ejector and pad that is easy to fit and delivers optimum space savings, energy efficiency and reduces maintenance requirements. The new ZHP Series minimizes the need to use several components and complicated design structures. The vacuum unit features an innovative lock-plate structure that allows easy one-touch replacement of the pad. This means that pads can be easily

attached and detached for disposal, minimizing the need for maintenance. The use of an enhanced two-stage ejector improves vacuum generation efficiency, delivering an increase in suction flow rate of 50 % and a reduction of air consumption of 30 %. In addition, the ZHP offers a trio of vacuum port locations which provide a variety of connections to other equipment and creates the opportunity for daisy-chain piping, allowing for multiple devices to be connected in sequence, reducing piping requirements. The ZHP has further design qualities, including a

through-hole silencer that significantly reduces noise levels and the risk of clogging. To improve its life span and reduce the risk of contamination, SMC has also included a strainer that prevents foreign matter from entering the pad suction port. The ZHP can be adapted for a range of applications, making it ideal for a variety of uses including robot handling in palletizing, sheet metal working in the automotive industry or case packers.

For more information Web: www.smcin.com

UMB800: world’s smallest ultrasonic sensor in solid stainless steel The UMB800 from Pepperl+Fuchs is the world’s smallest ultrasonic sensor in solid stainless steel. It is made entirely from FDA-compliant materials. With its large detection range and highly compact design, it opens up new automation possibilities in hygienic applications. The new sensors in the UMB800 series feature hygienic housing that is made entirely from V4A stainless steel. The surface roughness of the housing is less than 0.8μm, minimizing the risk of microbial contamination. The outer skin is hermetically sealed and free from gaps. The sensor can withstand steam jet treatment and aggressive cleaning agents.

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It features IP68/IP69K degrees of protection and ECOLAB certification. No cleaning processes need to be changed when the sensor is installed in existing systems. At 18mm in diameter and 55mm in length, the UMB800 is the world’s smallest ultrasonic sensor in solid stainless steel. The compact design does not reduce its performance: It provides an exceptionally wide measuring range from a dead band of only 70mm and a detection range of 800mm.

The sensor complies with the guidelines of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG). All materials are FDA-compliant. The certification covers its specially developed hygienic mounting bracket. No tools are required for assembly. The sensor is resistant to significant temperature fluctuations and remains functional at a continuous operating temperature of up to 85°C. The UMB800 series is primarily designed for use in hygiene applications (food and pharmaceuticals). It demonstrates its strengths when used in applications in aggressive environments, such as in the chemical or vulcanization

industry. The same is true for systems in which robust cleaning methods are used. Typical applications include packaging food in thermoformed trays and measuring the fill level in receiving tanks, as well as applications in car tyre production or processes in electroplating and painting systems, e.g., to detect parts moving into and out of an acid bath.

For more information. Web: www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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Connection and Fastening Systems - VBS Fire Protection Systems - BSS Cable Support Systems - KTS

Cable Routing Systems - LFS

Device Systems - EGS Underï¬&#x201A;oor Systems - UFS

Transient and Lightning Protection Systems - TBS

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Mouser & Imahara launch 2016 Power Series for empowering innovation together Mouser Electronics, Inc. is teaming up with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara along with scientists, visionaries and educators to announce an exciting new series on Power and the Future Supercapacitor to kick off the 2016 Empowering Innovation Together™ program. This new series captures insights from some of the most influential people in power management and storage, including scientists from UCLA and leading power technology companies Infineon and TDK. “With ever-changing energy efficiency regulations, increasing popularity of electric vehicles and waves of new batterypowered technology, power management is quickly becoming an important part of our lives,” said Grant Imahara. “With insights from innovators in power technology, this new series is a perfect start to the Empowering Innovation Together program for 2016.” The new Power Series, available only on Mouser.com, is part of the award-winning Empowering Innovation Together program. To kick off the series, Grant visits UCLA’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for an Innovation Spotlight interview with Dr. Richard Kaner and student

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Maher El-Kady. Together, they explore the researchers’ work with the latest breakthrough in portable power — graphene — a supercapacitor with superconducting qualities that can run an LED lamp for over five minutes on a twosecond charge. To learn more about energy management and storage, Grant talks with Adam White, VP of Sales at Infineon, discussing energy efficiency, trends in power management and the future of energy efficiency technology. Grant then speaks with Jon Nelson, President of TDK Americas, about power management

and conversion, and the trends and new materials driving areas like energy storage and battery management. “Power technology continues to be a top trend going into 2016. Optimizing power performance is becoming even more technically challenging, requiring engineers to bypass the learning curve and keep up with the latest advancements,” said Glenn Smith, Mouser Electronics’ President and CEO. “This new series is a great opportunity for the engineering community to learn what

the future holds for power technology, and what resources they can tap into in order to meet the growing needs of the market.”

About Mouser Electronics Mouser Electronics, a subsidiary of TTI, Inc., is part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Mouser is an award-winning, authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor, focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies to electronic design engineers and buyers. Mouser.com features more than 4 million products online from more than 500 manufacturers. Mouser publishes multiple catalogs per year providing designers with up-to-date data on the components now available for the next generation of electronic devices. Mouser ships globally to over 500,000 customers in 170 countries from its 492,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility south of Dallas, Texas.

For more information, Website: www.mouser.com

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Introducing Unidrive HS30 and HS70 – drives designed for high speeds Emerson has expanded its control techniques variable speed drive range with two new models designed specifically for applications which demand high speeds. The Unidrive HS30 and HS70 variable speed drives, capable of output frequencies of 3,000Hz, are perfectly suited to high speed applications frequently required for automotive & aeronautical engine and transmission line test equipment, machine tool manufacture and centrifuges for the food & beverage and oil industries. Unidrive HS70 and HS30 are essentially designed with the same specifications as the standard Control Techniques Unidrive M700 and Unidrive M300 variable speed drives, however, unlike the Unidrive M models, HS30 and HS70 have been engineered specifically for high speed applications. The new drives are controlled products under new laws in the EU and USA covering the export of ‘dual use’ goods, software and technology. This refers to items normally used for civilian purposes but which may have military applications, or may contribute to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. OEMS and machine builders which incorporate high speed drives in their designs are responsible for checking and evaluating whether or not their machines comply with, or contravene, the relevant legislation. In order to assist its customers, Control Techniques has introduced the Unidrive

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HS range of high frequency variable speed drives. Unidrive HS70 offers classleading induction, permanent magnet and servo motor performance, with on-board real time Ethernet. It provides maximum control of high speed motors and incorporates an on-board Advanced Motion Controller and PLC. Different variations of Unidrive HS70 are available, including models with on-board Ethernet, RS485 and Dual Safe Torque Off (Dual STO). Unidrive HS30 is designed for applications that require cost effective integration into safety systems and incorporates Dual STO and advanced Rotor Flux Control of open loop induction motors.

The existing Unidrive M models, which are restricted to a frequency of 550Hz, are uncontrolled products in the eyes of the new laws in the EU and USA restricting the sale of variable speed drives with an output frequency of higher than 600Hz. This means no export restrictions reply. In order to comply with the new legislation, businesses which export goods or machines that incorporate goods classed as dual use under the terms of the EU regulation to locations outside the EU must apply for the relevant export licences from their respective governments. The changes also have an effect on the documentation required in any transaction, as well as the measures which are taken to

securely store the controlled goods.

About Emerson: Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2014 were $24.5 billion.

About Emerson Industrial Automation: Emerson Industrial Automation (www.EmersonIndustrial. com), a business of Emerson, provides automation and power generation technologies and services to a wide range of industries. With its global capabilities and deep industry expertise, Emerson Industrial Automation is a trusted partner for products and solutions that increase machine performance, efficiency, reliability, and availability. Its industry-leading brands include Appleton®, ASCO®, Branson®, Control Techniques, Leroy-Somer®, Numatics®, O-Z/ Gedney, and SolaHD. For more information, visit: emerson.com

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Armes Maini Storage Systems participated at India Cold Chain Show

Armes Maini Storage systems (A Maini Group Company) participated in the 4th annual edition of India Cold Chain Show at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 16th to 18th December 2015. Catering to the growing requirements of the Cold Chain Industry, the event focussed on 3 broad segments – Cold Storage, Cold Transport & Cold Supply Chain. The profile of the

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visitors ranged from supply chain experts to CXO level decision makers. Armes Maini showcased its capabilities in storage solutions for the demanding cold chain industry. Armes Maini Storage Systems, a joint venture between two of the leading brands in material handling & storage solutions, Ferretto Group from Italy & Maini Group from India, offers

diversified products ranging from the basic pallet racking to the complex Automated Storage & Retrieval System. With its state-of-the-art design & manufacturing facility in Bangalore, Armes Maini has successfully executed many warehousing projects and has a long list of satisfied customers. “This Show helped us to strengthen our position in the growing cold chain industry

as a complete warehousing solution provider and interact with upcoming companies in this sector,” says Maini.

For more details about Armes Maini and its solutions, visit www.armesmaini.com

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Airpipe: Zest for innovation & excellence Instamod Airpipe which is 100% subsidiary of ECO PIPE LTD ,Hongkong is engaged in air compressor industry & air transmission industry ,making products for compressed air pipeline network. We design, manufacture & sell quick connect air piping solution for compressed air, vacuum &inert gases. We specialize in air pipe work systems for new project, for renovation, extension or modification of existing systems for industries in Textile, Electronics, Automobiles, food, chemical fields, Packaging & Printing etc. We have successfully won over 15000 users abroad & approximately 500 installations in India also. The AIRPIPE full performance Compressed air pipe system differentiates itself through outstanding design, material & production process. The products are upgraded & improved at regular intervals to meet customers needs at the best of our ability, Meanwhile, we guarantee 10 years quality assurance & provide excellent service. Our specialised technical staff follows the entire production development cycle from design to the creation of the moulds to the final manufacturing. We provide the excellent & complete set of service .Before sales we will get ourselves well understood of your actual demand and production situation to work out the best customized air solution for you .we will maintain this solution as reliable ,energy saving ,efficient & flexible as we can by keeping close track of

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The AIRPIPE full performance Compressed air pipe system differentiates itself through outstanding design, material & production process. The products are upgraded & improved at regular intervals to meet customers needs at the best of our ability, Meanwhile, we guarantee 10 years quality assurance & provide excellent service . Our specialised technical staff follows the entire production development cycle from design to the creation of the moulds to the final manufacturing. We provide the excellent & complete set of service .Before sales we will get ourselves well understood of your actual demand and production situation to work out the best customized air solution for you .we will maintain this solution as reliable ,energy saving ,efficient & flexible as we can by keeping close track of your project and providing the necessary training .

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PETRONAS Lubricants with Tata Motors to launch Tata Motors Genuine Oil

ata Motors in association with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) launched the Tata Motors Genuine Oil (TMGO) for its passenger vehicles range in the India market. TMGO will be the first range of co-branded lubricants jointly developed by the Companies. The co-branded range of lubricants – Tata Motors Genuine Oil CH-4 15W-40 for diesel vehicles and Tata Motors Genuine Gear Oil 80EP for passenger cars – makes part of a bigger range of nine co-branded products that will be rolled out in a phased approach. According to Mr. Dinesh Bhasin, Head, Customer Support, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors Ltd., “Tata Motors has always worked with a customer centric approach and providing its customers with the best post-purchase experience. With the new co-branded TMGO range of lubricants now available, we are creating a distinct & differentiated value proposition in the market. We will continue to provide our customers with the best lubricant technology expertise and support in today’s competitive market place. We are happy to have partnered with PETRONAS in developing this range for our vehicles. With a commitment to deliver better performance, TMGO will offer trusted support to our customers and will

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further enhance the customer experience.” According to Mr. M.P.Singh, Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Lubricants (India) Pvt Ltd (PLIPL) “PLIPL has recorded steady volume growth at 40% CAGR and is aiming to capture 5% total market share by 2019. PLI in India is now entering the next wave of growth in line with our aspirations and we are confident that the coming together of Tata Motors, a highly-respected leader in automotive engineering, together with PLI will help us better our position in this market as a leading provider of premium lubricants. We are offering a unique proposition through TMGO to further strengthen our relationship with customers and deliver products for engine care that is built upon a strong legacy in lubricants technology.” This new range of branded lubricants have been formulated from

high performance base oils and additives, providing optimum engine performance through excellent deposit control and wear protection. These lubricants have been developed as per the regulations and specifications required for the Indian passenger vehicles market. These products will be available through PETRONAS distributor network of over 3,500 outlets, across India today and will be rolled out progressively in 2016.

About PETRONAS Lubricants International PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, the national oil corporation of Malaysia. Established in 2008, PETRONAS Lubricants International manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants products in over 80 markets

globally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI has over 30 marketing offices in 23 countries, managed through regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Turin, Belo Horizonte, Chicago and Durban. Currently ranked among the top 15, PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda to secure its position as a leading global lubricants company.

About Tata Motors Tata Motors Limited is India’s largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of INR 2,62,796 crores (USD 42.04 billion) in 2014-15. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India. With over 8 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia.

For more information Web: www.tatamotors.com

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» GEARS & MOTORS

Bonfiglioli & Carraro enter joint venture agreement regarding O&K Antiebstechnik O&K Antriebstechnik, specialized in the design and manufacture of gearboxes for high power machines and crawler cranes, passes under the control of Bonfiglioli. The Carraro Group maintains a 45% share assuming a strategic role within the partnership. Bonfiglioli extends its range with products for higher power applications, whereas Carraro further focuses on transmission systems for agricultural and construction equipment. An important agreement aimed at developing the German company O&K Antriebstechnik owned by Carraro Group, specialized in the design and manufacture of components (planetary gears) for track machines and cranes, mining machines and marine applications, was presented today in Milan by Sonia Bonfiglioli, Bonfiglioli Riduttori SpA Chairman, and by Enrico Carraro, Carraro SpA Chairman. According to this agreement, which sees two of the most historic Italian industrial families in the mechanical sector join forces, Bonfiglioli acquires 55% of O&K Antriebstechnik GmbH for the amount of 25.7 million Euros. Carraro remains in the company with 45% maintaining a strategic role as a key partner in the delivery of specific components. From the industrial standpoint, Bonfiglioli extends its range with products for higher power applications that can be exploited by its extensive sales network, whereas thanks to this operation, the Carraro Group will be able to further concentrate on developing innovative products especially transmissions specifically designed for agricultural and

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construction equipment. “The agreement with Bonfiglioli is a great industrial story, which sees two Italian companies join forces in a real partnership approach with a view to mutual development. – said Enrico Carraro, Carraro SpA Chairman – This is a key step in the fulfillment of a strategic programme initiated in recent months. A few weeks ago the holding company Finaid announced its availability for a capital increase in support of the new three-year plan and to strengthen the business; today we are confirming our desire to further focus on the core business of transmission systems, while forging a strategic alliance that will bring us benefits in the medium term”. “For us this is the second very important agreement signed between our Group and a major Italian company in just one year. In 2014, in fact, we announced the acquisition from a leading Italian company of the product lines dedicated to electromobility currently integrated at the plant in Forlì – concludes Sonia Bonfiglioli, Bonfiglioli Riduttori SpA Chairman – Today, thanks to the partnership put in

place with Carraro, we acquire the majority of O&K Antriebstechnik GmbH, one of the most respected companies in the world in the field of heavy duty gearboxes. This latter operation is targeted at completing our product range with applications on high power machines such as earth moving, construction and mining machines, as well as machines for the marine, port and airport sectors, thus extending the area of global leadership of Bonfiglioli in the transmission and power control field”. More in detail, in addition to the sale of 55% of O&K Antriebstechnik GmbH share capital, the agreement to the parties having some preemptive rights to buy or sell the remaining 45% stake is exercisable by 30 September 2020 following fixed price setting mechanisms. The transaction is subject to, among other things, obtaining the antitrust authorizations and the payment of the fee is established in cash at closing, expected by 30 December 2015. Carraro will be reserved to the usual rights of governance to protect the minority, including the appointment of an

administrator provided with some veto rights. As part of the transaction, the signing of several commercial and service agreements between O&K Antriebstechnik GmbH and both Carraro Group and Bonfiglioli Group companies is expected. CARRARO GROUP PROFILE Carraro is a global leader in highly-efficient and eco-friendly power transmission systems, with a consolidated turnover of € 728 million in 2014. The Group’s holding company, Carraro SpA, has been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 1995 (CARR.MI) and has its headquarters in Campodarsego (Padua). As at 30/09/2015, it employs 3,601 people – of which 1,525 in Italy – and has manufacturing facilities in Italy (6), India (2), China, Argentina, Brazil and Germany. Three Business Areas report to the holding Carraro SpA: Carraro Drive Tech (drivelines), Agritalia (tractors) and Santerno (power electronics).

For further information please visit carraro.com.

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ZF takes over industrial gears & wind turbine gearbox business from Bosch Rexroth • Technology company ZF enters industrial gears market and strengthens its wind turbine gearbox business • Bosch Rexroth divests Witten location (Germany), Beijing wind turbine gearbox plant (China), and Lake Zurich service location (USA) • Acquisition strengthens ZF’s Industrial Technology Division

ZF Friedrichshafen AG will take over the large gearbox business of Bosch Rexroth AG with more than 1 200 employees. For ZF, the acquisition is an entry into the business with industrial gears that are used in oil rigs, mine vehicles, tunnel drilling machines, or cableways, for instance. In addition, the technology company is strengthening its wind turbine gearbox business. The acquisition agreement was signed on May 13, 2015. The acquisition is still subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities. “Strengthening our nonautomotive segment is an important objective of our long-term corporate strategy,” says ZF’s CEO Dr. Stefan Sommer, commenting on the transaction. “The acquisition of the industrial gears and wind turbine gearbox segments of Bosch Rexroth AG is an excellent supplement to our Industrial Technology portfolio and opens up new customer groups.” In 2014, Bosch Rexroth generated sales of approximately EUR 300 million with the large gearbox business. In the same year, ZF generated roughly twelve percent of its Group sales

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with the Industrial Technology division in which the company bundles its off-road activities. This share is expected to grow in the long term. ZF is taking over the two production locations of Bosch Rexroth AG in Witten (North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany) with almost 900 employees and in Beijing (China) with more than 300 employees, as well as the service location in Lake Zurich (USA) with approximately 15 employees, totaling more than 1 200 employees. The primary plant in Witten is not only home to Production but also to the Administration, Development, and Sales departments for large gearbox technologies (industrial gears and wind turbine gearboxes); in Beijing, Bosch Rexroth exclusively produces wind turbine gearboxes. At both locations as well as in Lake Zurich, the company offers its customers support services. “We are confident that our large gearbox business will benefit from ZF’s transmission expertise, and be able to make the best possible use of its growth opportunities in the new unit to be created at ZF,” says Karl Tragl, Chairman of the Executive

Board of Bosch Rexroth. He adds that Bosch Rexroth has successfully advanced the business in recent years. “We have specifically broadened our product range with the development of the new wind turbine gearboxes for the weak wind segment,” says Tragl. In future, Bosch Rexroth will focus more intensively on the core business with industrial and mobile applications. “We are looking forward to working together with experienced staff with more than 30 years of development and production know-how for wind turbine gearboxes and even over half a century of expertise in industrial gears,” explains Wilhelm Rehm, responsible for Corporate Materials Management and Industrial Technology on the ZF Board of Management. “We take account of this by making Witten the headquarters of our new Industrial Drives business unit.” The two companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The takeover is subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

driveline and chassis technology with 113 production companies in 26 countries. In 2014, the Group achieved a sales figure of EUR 18.4 billion with approximately 71 400 employees. In order to continue to be successful with innovative products, ZF annually invests about five percent of its sales (2014: EUR 891 million) in research and development. ZF is one of the ten largest automotive suppliers worldwide.

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In 2015, the company is celebrating its centennial. Originally named Zahnradfabrik GmbH, ZF was founded in Friedrichshafen in 1915 by Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH among others. In its early years, the company developed, tested, and manufactured aircraft transmissions. After 1919, the company focus shifted under Alfred Graf von Soden-Fraunhofen, the first Managing Director and later member of the Board of Management and CEO, to the automotive and commercial vehicle industry.

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Metal 3D printing systems for the dental market allow rapid return on investment Renishaw, the UK’s only manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) machines, is pleased to offer a new product for the dental market. The company is now supplying its AM250 metal 3D printing machine fully optimised for producing dental parts, meaning that it will not require further adjustment to achieve the production of high quality frameworks. To further enhance this offering Renishaw will also supply cobalt chrome powder that can be used in the manufacture of dental frameworks. These exciting new developments have only been made possible due to Renishaw’s extensive experience of 3D printing dental frameworks, which has been gained by supplying hundreds of thousands of high quality dental devices and frameworks to European dental laboratories. Suitable for 3D printing of a large variety of metal dental devices, the optimised AM250 is a high volume 3D printing machine specifically aimed at the dental market. Fine tuned to the intricacies and challenges of dental devices, it is a popular alternative for those aiming to reduce the costs associated with milling operations and can replace traditional wax casting techniques by building dental frameworks from STL data as part of a digital workflow. Renishaw has conducted its

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development with an emphasis on accuracy and quality of frameworks, quality and traceability of raw materials, and speed and reliability of manufacture. The key aim is to allow a rapid return on investment for its customers. As with any large scale manufacturing equipment, 3D printing machines would typically require further process

development before they meet a company’s quality criteria. In addition there can be further operational and intellectual property issues that may need to be addressed. Renishaw limits the need to carry out such activities by optimising the AM250 to produce dental devices to the requirements of its customers, meaning that they are able to produce production quality frameworks from the moment their machine is signed over. Renishaw can also offer assistance on all peripheral items such as IP licences, materials and part handling.

Renishaw’s dental CAD system Renishaw supplies the unique Renishaw Dental Studio (RDS) CAD package that combines the speed and flexibility of the

company’s DS30 blue light scanners with the accuracy of the Renishaw DS10 contact scanner. Using Exocad, RDS allows a wide range of dental devices to be designed. The ability to add to the software’s capability through additional modules makes the package flexible and scalable for the expanding dental laboratory.

IDS 2015 Renishaw will be exhibiting its AM250 metal 3D printing systems optimised for producing dental parts and RDS dental CAD software at IDS 2015 in Cologne, Hall 02.2, stand F-021 from 10th until the 14th March.

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Hauzer acquires Cromatipic®, ecological chroming system for automotive market IHI Hauzer Techno Coating in The Netherlands is pleased to announce that it has acquired the intellectual property rights and trade marks for Cromatipic®, formerly owned by Sidasa Engineering in Spain. All responsibilities, ownership of process, technology and factory engineering have been included in this transaction and Hauzer will be supplier of consumables to all Cromatipic® users worldwide. Cromatipic® is an environmentally friendly technology that replaces electroplating on varied plastic substrates and future

aluminium alloys for many applications. The technology uses only two process steps, where electroplating needs many more. With the technology a flexible chrome layer is applied that needs no top coat. The end result passes all common automotive requirements for automotive interior and exterior parts. The technology has already been proven and delivered in combination with the inline production platform the Metalliner®. IHI Hauzer Techno Coating belongs to the IHI Group, that has headquarters in Japan, and is a leading supplier of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD)

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technology and equipment for the tool, tribological and decorative markets worldwide. Cromatipic® is a worthwhile addition to Hauzer’s portfolio that will serve existing and new customers, especially in the automotive market. For the IHI Group as a whole, the acquisition of Cromatipic® is a step further towards stateof-the-art solutions for global challenges in the automotive industry. Going forward, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating and its sister companies such as IHI Ionbond AG, IMS and VTN will work together to provide a comprehensive portfolio of services in both metal and nonmetal applications, furthering IHI’s ambition of becoming a global leader in heat treatment and surface treatment technology markets which are expected to show significant future growth.

About IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V. (www.hauzer.nl) Established in 1983, IHI Hauzer Techno Coating is a leading supplier of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) and Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition (PACVD) technology and equipment. The company supplies tool, tribological and decorative markets with highly productive batch machines and inline production platforms for functional coatings on three dimensional products. The

Hauzer headquarters are in Venlo, The Netherlands and the company has two subsidiaries in Shanghai, China and Yokohama, Japan.

About IHI (www.ihi.co.jp) Established in 1853, IHI is a listed Japanese industrial conglomerate with a capital of ¥107.1bn (EUR 793mn) and 2014 sales of ¥1,456bn (EUR 10.8bn). The company operates through its four major business areas, “Resources, Energy and Environmental”, “Social Infrastructure, Offshore facilities”, “Industrial Systems, General-Purpose Machinery”, “Aero Engines, Space & Defense”.

About Sidasa (www.sidasa.com) Sidasa Engineering is one of the world’s leading integrated surface treatment companies, founded more than 58 years ago. Sidasa develops machines to satisfy needs in many fields of the surface treatment industry, including research for design, manufacturing and commissioning of fully automated plants. Sidasa Engineering is part of the Units Group. www.unitsgroup. com design, produce, and market, specialty chemicals to worldwide customers.

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ElectroMech celebrates the handover of its 5000th crane to Gamesa ElectroMech Material Handling Systems India Pvt. Ltd, a premium and the largest EOT crane manufacturer of India, achieved a new milestone by manufacturing the 5000th crane – 150 MT Gantry Crane. The landmark 5000th crane was handed over to Gamesa Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd, a global technological leader in the wind industry. Mr. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech along with Mr. N. Ravichandran, Executive Vice President, Gamesa unveiled the magnificent Gantry Crane at the handing over ceremony. Gamesa caters to the wind industry that requires huge components that are critical in various processes and require cranes which are highly technologically advanced and precise to handle the sensitive components. 1000 components are assembled together to make a turbine and placement of these parts is of utmost importance that requires high

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accuracy. After in depth study of material handling needs of Gamesa, ElectroMech customized an outdoor DG Gantry Crane with a unique feature of 360 degree rotating motorized hook that is suitable to withstand extreme climatic conditions. Gamesa’s order coincided with ElectroMech achieving the landmark of 5000th crane manufactured at state-of-the art manufacturing facility at Pune. 150 tonne capacity Gantry crane offers fine control mechanisms and has a span of around 20mtrs and height of lift as 19 mtrs. Expressing his delight, Mr. Tushar Mehendale, MD, ElectroMech said, “We at ElectroMech have been walking on the path of ‘Make in India’ initiative for over 3 decades. Offering tailor-made material handling solutions of international standards to our customers has been our forte and our constant endeavor is to bring new and

innovative solutions to the market. Working with Gamesa, a renowned name in the renewable energy, has been a great learning journey and we are delighted to deliver 5000th crane to them. This milestone makes us proud and also speaks of our team’s commitment to consistently produce products of world class quality.” Speaking about the relation between Gamesa and Electromech, Mr. N. Ravichandran, Executive Vice President of Gamesa said “We chose ElectroMech for our current requirement for a simple reason that the company offers flexibility in taking and executing highly customized orders. Over the years we have used cranes from different manufacturers, but what differentiates ElectroMech’s offerings is the adaptability of the product and the after sales service provided by their subsidiary Cranedge. The ElectroMech team right from the top management

to the shopfloor worker has a mindset which is innovative and futuristic. We are happy to have a partner who not only understands our prerequisite but also offers precise solutions to our requirements. We consider ElectroMech as a part of our growth strategy and are looking forward doing more business with them.” Gamesa is a global technological leader in the wind industry, with a footprint in 54 countries. Its comprehensive response includes also the wind turbine’s operation and maintenance services that manages for more than 20,600 MW. Gamesa is also a world leader in the development, construction and sale of wind farms, having installed more than 7,000 MW worldwide.

For more information, Web: www.emech.co.in

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ACME felicitated with CBIP Award 2015 for best contribution in Solar Energy ACME, the leading solar power generator in India has been conferred the Central Board of Irrigation and Power Award 2015 for Best Contribution in Solar Energy for outstanding contribution to the nation in development of clean renewable energy and being largest solar producer in country. Mr Prashant Panda, President, ACME – Solar Business was felicitated with the award by Sushri Uma Bharti, Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. This award recognises enterprises that have driven innovation and brought value to the industry and the society through disruptive measures in the field of clean energy. Accepting the award on behalf of ACME solar business team, Mr Panda said, “It is an honour to recevie this award as a recognition of the efforts of an Indian firm in the field of clean energy generation. He further upped the pledge towards clean energy in the country and added, “At this platform, we commit ourselves towards making India the leader in the solar power sector for the world to emulate.” Earlier this year, ACME had also been conferred with the award for ‘Leading Renewable

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Energy Developers – Solar’, at the Renewable Energy India Awards 2015. ACME has an existing portfolio of more than 1 GW, including projects in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, 100 MW JNNSM Phase II Projects in Rajasthan and other projects in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. The company aims to generate 7,500 MW by 2019.

About ACME Group: The ACME Group is a leader in the field of energy management and innovative solutions for the wireless telecommunications and alternate energy sector. It

prides itself as a pioneer in the development of green technology solutions that are environment friendly, energy efficient, & cost effective and also capable of delivering a quick return on investment. ACME group is a result of the vision and commitment of its founder, Mr. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay. He sought to realize this goal by providing radically new technology solutions through intensive research and development instead of making incremental changes to existing technologies. The establishment of ACME Cleantech Solutions Ltd. (formerly ACME Tele Power Limited) in 2003 was the first step towards realization of this dream. Today ACME products

are installed over 1,50,000 telecom sites across the globe. ACME products help significant Carbon Emission Savings. ACME has enabled telecom expansion to farthest as well as most interior and hitherto unconnected regions of India while reducing carbon emissions from the telecom site as well. The Company today enjoys an international presence, through its own establishments, channel partners, and associates.

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Danfoss brings together Indian retail stakeholders to discuss food safety & energy savings Danfoss, a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions with more than 50,000 food retail installations worldwide, organized a one day seminar in Bangalore and Delhi for key retailers and consultants in retail industry. The session was directed at introducing latest food retail products like Pack controller for controlling compressors and new generation electronic expansion valves which regulate refrigerant flow giving energy savings inside retail stores. The seminar threw light on measures to enhance food safety and achieve energy savings through energy efficient food retail solutions. Danfoss solutions for four key retail applications – super market, convenience stores, controlled atmosphere and banana ripening application were showcased at venue during the seminar. The compressor is at the

heart of the supermarket refrigeration system. The first step to optimizing energy efficiency of retail stores is by considering aspects related to the compressors first, i.e. how to meet the new regulation on refrigerants, how to reduce the total cost in pack production and how to minimize the risk of break-downs causing food loss and inconvenience to shoppers. Danfoss solutions offer optimum pack control integrating variable speed drives and options for heat recovery and are a one-stopshop for complete pack control for systems of any size and refrigerant. Today, roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption gets lost or wasted. About one fourth of the food loss takes place in the retail sector. With a global population of 10 billion in 2035, the immense food waste is a key

challenge. Danfoss food retail solutions not only ensure the perfect conditions for food in temperature controlled environments, they also help achieve near-zero downtime on store applications in order to improve food safety and reduce food loss. Energy efficient solutions from Danfoss predict failure and triggers just-in-time maintenance and therefore help save energy in the long run. The seminar attracted officials major retailers in India, who while eager to learn about energy-efficiency solutions, wanted to hear about reliability-related issues of the compressors and other equipment, proper installation procedures and after-sales service by qualified and trained technicians. 30% of the energy consumed in supermarkets are guzzled up by HVAC systems, 21% for lighting and a whopping 41% for

refrigeration, with eight per cent for other functions and facilities. The potential for energy savings existed, in the forms of evaporator efficiency; compressor and condenser efficiency; fan, rail heat and defrost efficiency; and heat recovery (HVAC). Through a wide range of adaptive products and solutions, Danfoss enables retailers to achieve to optimal solutions in supermarket through supplier base consolidation, one point of contact, time-saving through reduction of order handling, field and electronically delivered services and all in one application design support.

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Welspun Energy marks entry into solar Rooftop Business Welspun Energy Pvt. Ltd. (WEPL), India’s leading developer of solar energy projects, has ventured into the solar rooftop segment in a big way. From building large scale ground mounted projects the EPC company

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has successfully constructed three projects in record time. Through cumulative 795 KW capacity, WEPL is reducing the carbon footprint by helping to generate an estimated 1,174,000 kWh of clean energy annually.

WEPL had brought in its team of expert engineers to design these projects located in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Global Tier 1 solar technology has been used in this project for optimum conversion efficiency. The

solar projects have been financed through 100% equity infusion, with inflow split in three phase – pre, mid and post construction. The prestigious projects have been set up to meet captive power needs of the Indian Institute

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of Technology (IIT) Kanpur – 192kWp, Ansal University – 100kWp and Medanta Medicity Hospital – 500kWp. Solar rooftop is a budding business in India. Increasingly institutions are looking to augment their power needs through clean energy. These projects - IIT Kanpur, Ansal University and Medanta Medicity have set benchmarks amongst educational institutions and hospitals on operating sustainably. Energy generated will help lower their thermal energy consumption, thereby reducing operating expenses. Mr. Vineet Mittal, Managing Director Welspun Energy Pvt. Ltd. said, “The solar rooftop

business presents interesting opportunities of growth and is bound to be the next big thing in the solar energy business. It is also heartening to see that more and more institutions are seriously taking accountability towards the environment by opting for clean energy generation. We are excited to move ahead into this new business model. It is our honor to be able to partner with these prestigious institutes and help them sustainably meet their energy needs. Welspun Energy has achieved a leadership position as a Solar EPC market in India. Like our other projects we have brought our expertise in project development to these

as well.” The 100 kWp Ansal University project, developed by Ansal Colonisers will be helping nearly 2000 users carry out their day to day activities through clean energy. Approximately 1000 faculty members and students at IIT Kanpur, through the 192 kWp plant will be using solar energy to teach and carry out their experiments. The largest among the three projects, The Medanta Medicity project is built over two extended parking lots that can house over 300 cars at a time. Through its other EPC initiatives, WEPL is developing a mega 50 MW ground mounted solar project

for Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (Mahagenco) on a publicprivate partnership (PPP) model. The company has successfully commissioned 328 MW (DC) capacity of Solar PV projects on a turnkey basis well in advance of stipulated timelines. Currently, mega solar & wind projects are collectively under construction in five states in India. The organization is targeting to develop cumulative 1.75 GW of renewable capacity in next three years.

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Suzlon wins 197.40 MW order Suzlon Group, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturers, has signed a binding term sheet and received advance payment for execution of 197.40MW with one of the leading renewable energy IPPs. Once the due diligence is completed and construction contracts are inked, Suzlon will supply, install and commission 47 wind turbines of S97-120 m hybrid tower and 47 units of S111-90 m tubular tower wind turbine with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project will be located at Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh (AP). Suzlon will offer operation and maintenance services for 12 years through an integrated service package. The project is scheduled to be commissioned

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by February 2017. Suzlon has recently commissioned first wind power project in India of 50.40MW located in Tejuva, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) for the same customer. This repeat order is a testament to the faith reposed by customers in Suzlon’s proven ability to execute high quality projects. The S97-120 m and S11190 m turbines are the latest product variants introduced by Suzlon, and belong to the reliable and proven 2.1MW product platform. The products are part of the next generation product suite designed to unlock the potential of low wind sites. Mr. Ishwar Mangal, Chief Sales Officer, Suzlon Energy said, “We are glad to receive the repeat order

from one of the leading renewable energy IPPs and are encouraged by the trust and confidence demonstrated by the customer. The repeat order reaffirms customer faith in our product portfolio, execution and service capabilities. The response for our new technology products, the S97-120 m 2.1 MW all-steel hybrid tower and S111-90 m has been encouraging. With our strong customer base, next generation technology products, end-to-end solutions and best-in-class services, Suzlon is best equipped to capitalize on the growing opportunities in India.”

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WIRE & TUBE 2016 Industry looks to Wire 2016 & Tube 2016 with anticipation 4 – 8 April, Düsseldorf, Germany By Om Prakash, Director – In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. Hon. Ambassador in India of Messe Düsseldorf Fairs From 4 to 8 April 2016 the two leading international events Wire - International Wire and Cable Trade Fair, and Tube - International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, will be held concurrently in Düsseldorf.

International Wire and Cable Trade Fair Wire, the world leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry, is a must, all the experts agree: At wire 2016 in Düsseldorf, no less than the future of the wire and cable industry awaits over 38,000 international trade visitors and decision makers. On a growing area with increasingly attractive trade fair stands, it offers innovation and manufacturing technology competence “en masse”. Decision makers gather information on the latest machines, plants and products here, as well as on ground breaking trends regarding wire and cable. And sit opposite their business partners from all over the world for a personal meeting – the ideal basis for good business.

Focal point: Spring making and fastener technology - The most modern technology for the manufacturing of fasteners (fastener technology). Wire - the world leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry - is a must, all

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the experts agree. Every two years, it is a staple of the event calendar, for anyone who has something to say in the sector. • 1,333 exhibitors from 50 countries • 38,547 visitors • 58,459 sq. meters exhibition space

Main product groups As the worldwide No. 1 trade fair for the wire and cable industry, wire 2016 offers innovation and manufacturing technology competence “en masse”. • Wire manufacturing and finishing machinery • Process technology tools • Auxiliary process technology • materials • Materials, special wires and • cables • Measuring and control technology • Test engineering • Specialist areas

Visitor target groups A clear confirmation of the quality of the trade visitors: 75% belonged to the top target group. • Wire industry • Cable industry • Automotive supply industry • Iron, steel and non-ferrous metal industry • Electrical industry • Construction industry • Chemical industry • Measuring and control technology

• Trade, technical and specialist retail trade • Skilled trades & Services

Tube 2016 Success is at home here. Tube - the world leading trade fair for the tube industry - is a must, all the experts agree. Every two years, it is a staple of the event calendar, for anyone who has something to say in the sector. • 1,210 exhibitors from 48 countries • 33,668 visitors • 50,200 sq. meters exhibition space Tube is the most important trade fair worldwide for tube manufacturers, processors and users. At Tube 2016 the particular focus will be on plastic tubes. • Raw materials, tubes and accessories • Tube manufacturing machinery • Rebuilt and Reconditioned Machinery • Trading, stockists of tubes of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and alloys, plastic, fiber glass, glass, ceramic, concrete, fibre-cement, other • Process technology tools and auxiliaries • Measuring and control technology • Specialist areas • Testing • Profiles and machinery

Special focal point plastic tubes The plastic tube market faces major opportunities and challenges ahead in the energy and environmental technology sector.

Visitor target groups A clear confirmation of the quality of the trade visitors: 75% belonged to the top target group. • Tube industry • Automotive supply industry • Chemical industry • Iron, steel and non-ferrous metal industry • Energy, oil, gas and water supply • Construction industry • Electrical industry • Measuring and control technology • Trade, technical and specialist retail trade • Skilled trades • Services

Special travel package for Indian Visitors / Exhibitors is organized by In ORBIT TOURS PVT LTD., Mr. Om Prakash-Director, who was felicitated by Messe Düsseldorf Organisors of WIRE TUBE 2016 as their Ambassador in India for his dedicated services for 40 years. Mr. Om Prakash is the trusted name for organizing travel package for WIRE & TUBE trade fairs. omprakash@inorbittours.com

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TAGMA-INDIA is organising the next DIEMOULD INDIA 2016 in April

AGMA-INDIA the apex association for Tooling Industry is organising the next DIEMOULD INDIA 2016 (DMI 2016), the 10th Biennial Die & Mould International Exhibition from April 6-9, 2016 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore, Karnataka. The series of DIEMOULD exhibitions “A Trend Setter” organized by TAGMA since 1998 has build growing awareness and reputation as a unique trade fair in India for the Die & Mould Industry and very large by international standards of similar Die Mould Exhibitions held globally. The 9th Die & Mould India International exhibition achieved a milestone success, inspite of an overall downturn in the economy globally with the formal inauguration by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, with his aptly chosen keynote address titled ‘A Vibrant Die and Mould Industry for an Economically Developed Nation’. His Excellency, highlighted the importance and necessity to grow this vital mother industry, which largely contributes to a successful manufacturing economy of a country.

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In view of the overwhelming response for DMI 2016, Hall 1 & Hall 2 offered are now fully booked, hence additional space is being made available in Hall 3A to accommodate further demand.

Further DMI 2016 will have an expanded product range and focus on various initiatives like: • New Product Range – 3D Additive Manufacturing Technology solutions, Precision Machining, Aerospace, Injection Moulding Machine & related solutions. • Buyers Pavilion • B2B Meetings • Country Pavilions • Special Overseas Delegations, etc.

The DMI exhibitors will have Unique opportunities like • Special Overseas Delegations, etc. • Free emailer promotion service to exhibitors, by sending their product/ service specific email to over 80 Lacs engineering database TAGMA has access to.

We take this opportunity to invite the entire tooling fraternity to visit the exhibition.

Come…… let us experience this excellent opportunity and be part of the growth of Indian Die & Mould Industry

10th Die & Mould India International Exhibition April 6-9, 2016 Bangalore International Exhibition (BIEC), Bangalore, Karntaka, India.

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Platform for the international building & construction industry bauma sets global standards for the industry The 31st Edition of the World’s Leading Trade Fair bauma takes place in Munich from April 11–17, 2016. Once again, the 2013 exhibition set several new records confirming yet again its leading role as the largest trade fair in the world.

and equipment. This is the place to find perfect solutions or every need, every company size and every application.

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• 575,000 m² of exhibition space • 3,421 exhibitors from 57 countries • 535,065 visitors from more than 200 countries • 125,850 trade visitors in the mining sector • 1,475 journalists and media representatives

People make concrete business transactions at bauma. Take advantage of the diverse range of models and professional advice directly from the source. It is the best way to ensure that you make exactly the right investment for your company.

bauma is the heartbeat of the industry. It allows you to meet international market leaders and see the latest pioneering innovations from around the world. It allows trade visitors to find the right suppliers and solutions that meet their exact needs.

Experience the construction machinery industry in its full dimension bauma is a global driving force behind innovations, a success engine and a marketplace. It is the only trade fair in the world that depicts the industry for construction machinery in its entire breadth and depth. The only place to get an overview that is this comprehensive is at bauma. It is a platform that also features a number of international premieres making your visit an unforgettable experience.

Your perfect solution directly at the fair bauma truly features everything related to construction, building-material and mining machines as well as construction vehicles

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special systems • Handling and processing concrete and mortar at construction sites • Formwork and scaffoldings • Site installations

Mining, Extraction and Processing of Raw Materials • Machines for extraction of raw materials and for mining • Handling of raw materials • Mineral

Profit from the global network Manufacturers, trade visitors and experts from around the world gather in Munich. They meet colleagues, acquaintances and customers. Enhance your business with international contacts.

Production of Building Materials • Machines and systems • Building material handling and packaging

Component and Service Suppliers Discover tomorrow’s trends today bauma’s exciting specials will inform you about the industry’s trends, tendencies and news. Attend our first-rate program of forum events or the “Research Live” international information center and expand your know-how.

• Transmission engineering, fluid technology and power generation units • Accessories and wear parts • Services • Test, measurement and process control engineering • Communication and navigation • Job safety

Exhibit Profile: As the leading international trade fair, bauma presents an absolutely comprehensive range of exhibits to its visitors. Each individual product group is represented clearly structured in four theme-orientated sectors that serve as bauma’s foundation.

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Construction vehicles Construction machines Lifting appliances and conveyors Construction equipment, tools and

Special travel package In ORBIT Tours has arranged travel package for members of building and construction industry. For more details, contact Mr. Om Prakash-Director, INORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., 16, Kamat Industrial Estate, 396, V. S. Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400 025. Tel: 022 24229281/40436868

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CANTON FAIR 2016 CHINA 119th Chinese Import & Export Commodities Fair

Phase I: Apr.15th -19th, Phase II: Apr. 23rd -27th, Phase III: May 1st - May 5th. Guangzhou

19th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as CANTON FAIR, is China’s oldest and largest comprehensive trade fair. Held twice each year. The fair includes a large variety of exhibits and draws business people from more than 211 countries. The Canton Fair boasts a history of development for over 58 years, which has witnessed the development of China foreign trade and China’s exchange with

the rest of the world in terms of politics, economy and culture. Renowned as “China’s No.1 Fair”, the Canton Fair is the key trade bridge and platform that promotes world trade development, 119th China Import and Export Fair for more than 150,000 Consumer & Industrial products in Three Phases. This

is the platform to diversify into new products. Indian Visitors may select their preferred phase out of 3 phases as per the products list here below. China boasts boundless opportunities as usual. The 119th session of China Import and Export Fair from April 15 to May 5, 2016, will be the best platform for growth of business.

118th China Import and Export Commodities Fair: The 118th Canton had 60228 stands/ booths attracting 24700 exhibitors from the Consumer & Industrial products industry displayed their products which included Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances; Hardware & Tools; Machinery; Vehicles & Spare Parts; Building Materials; Lighting Equipment; and Chemical Products; International Pavilion Consumer Goods; Gifts; and Home Decorations Textiles & Garments; Shoes; Office Supplies, Cases & Bags, Recreation Products; Medicines, Medical Devices, Health Products; and Food; International Pavilion. The show attracted more than 186,104 buyers from over 211 countries and regions around the world.

Special travel package: A special visit is arranged to visit the above trade fair in China. Details can be obtained from Om Prakash – Director, In ORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., Tel: 022 – 24229281

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MALPRO-PAWBOL: Expanding horizon in Indian market implementation of selected products. Pawbol Sp. z o. o. closely cooperates with the Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer- Technical and Humanistic University of Bielsko Biala.

Quality Motto: We obtained our quality management systems EN ISO 9001-2008 provided by DAS Cerrtication Ltd. in the year 2002. The certificate covers the process of production & distribution of electrical installation products. Thanks to constant monitoring quality of PAWBOL products and services provided in terms of sales and after sales care is always the highest priority. Mr. PAWEL LUCZAK -Chairman - CEO , MALPRO -PAWBOL

Mr. Pawel Luczak has established MALPRO-PAWBOL Distribusion S.r.o. in Czech Republic with Mr. lng.Abul Fahian as Executive Director and M/s Fluo-lite Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore. India with Mr. B.T. Ajwani as Business Head for India, Asia SARC & African Countries.

awbol Sp. z o. o. is a widely recognized MANUFACTURER of electrical equipment in Poland and Europe. The company was founded in 1989 by Mr. Parwel Luczak who has been a solid & reliable partner in business. It has years of experience and flexibility in operation which guarantees the highest quality products and customer satisfaction. Pawbol Sp. z o. o. started its production in 500 sqmt. building and is gradually expanding its portfolio with new products, in response to the latest trends existing in the market. Pawbol has decided to expand its modern production plant in area of 25000 sqmt in Zator, in the economic zone of krakow technology park. It also cooperates with reliable business partners in Poland and abroad.

Wide Product Range High Quality Products Competitive Prices Quick Response To The Needs Of Our Customers • On-time Delivery • Professional & Experienced Management Team during the • • • •

ECO-Friendly Company “Nature-Friendly Company” certificate owned by Pawbol Sp. z o. o. confirms the promotion of sustainable development of our company, and environmentally friendly in which way the business is managed. Certification is awarded by AURAEKO organization, which was founded by a Polish company Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recovery Organization in order to help all entrepreneurs introducing electronic equipment on the MARKET. Along with AURAEKO, we make sure that the equipment MANUFACTURED by us,

Awards & Achievements Thanks to our dynamic growth Pawbol has been awarded with different prizes in the recent years from Puis Biznesu - Business Gazelle (2013 and 2014) and from Forbes

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does not threaten the environment after it had been used.lntroduced electrical and electronic equipment contains many hazardous substances that after equipment utilization pose a huge threat to the environment.However, the negative consequences do not result from hazardous substances, but the wrong disposal of electronic equipment waste.

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PAWBOL sells its procuts primarily through ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS and super market chains (retail chain). The company Pawbol works with all purchasing groups in POLAND abroad, Our main market is EU and East European wholesalers in the electrotechnical field. We also supply to big industrial projects through different channels.

Due to the dynamic development of the PAWBOL brand, we invite to cooperate the foreign partners interested in distributing our product range. Many years of experience and flexibility in operation have become the guarantor of the highest quality products and customer satisfaction. Our offer is addressed mainly to WHOLESALERS and Retailers.

Certificates of Quality System The main goal of Pawbol Sp. z o. o. is to provide the highest standards in the production of goods, customer service and sales systems on the Polish and European Market, Pawbol Sp. z o. o. applies a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of EN ISO 9001 :2008, which is certified by DAS Certification Ltd. implemented in 2002, the Quality Management System complies with the requirements of EN ISO 9001 :2008 contributes to the increase in the quality of services and raises the level of customer satisfaction. The certificate applies to the production and distribution of electrical installation products. Positive evaluation of the implemented system are backed by the quality certificate No. DAS 20968354/3/Q

Benefits of being our distributor: We offer the opportunity to create products for a specific project /Investment. We offer a long term warranty for our products. We are constantly expanding our product range. We offer the highest quality products,Promotional materials leaflets - (in print), Promotional materials (leaflets in electronic), Multilingual product catalogs, Substantive support of our Export department.

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FAAC Participation in ELECRAMA-2016

F Mr. Deepak Kapoor Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.

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AAC India will be participating in the largest electrical exhibition ELECRAMA-2016 to be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre to be held from 13th to 17th February 2016. FAAC-India is a direct subsidiary of FAAC S.p.A. (Italy); a Global Leader since 1965 bringing host of innovative products for Parking, Pedestrian and Vehicular access market. FAAC India; a few years after its direct subsidiary operations became a symbol for the quality and reliability of its products with offerings in Boom Barriers, Sliding Gate Operators, Sliding Door Operators, Parking Management Systems, Turnstiles, Automatic Bollards, Tyre Killer, Axel Breakers & Road Blockers. Security market is now warming up to the Automation of Perimeter Security requirements and going by this FAAC India introduced number of products which support additional local/ regional requirements of Access Control market. These products today are the mainstay of security cover of important buildings and helped with FAAC deliverance on flexibility, professional expertise and close personal service of the local subsidiary, together with all the capabilities, network and strength of a global player. With the growth of residential verticals in the country; FAAC Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus in this segment increased through a range of products in particular the operators for automatic gates both swing & sliding, automatic boom barriers especially with RFID based automatic vehicle access for multi apartments. This new segment has been the fastest growing with tubular motors for awnings, French windows and automated roller shutters for car garages as key range of products now gaining foothold in

The main focus of the company in participating in to tap the Electrical Consultants for whom there is a growing requirement of gate automation & access control systems; while designing the electrical layout of the buildings- both residential and commercial.

modern Indian homes. In the industrial range FAAC India has been providing solutions for sliding gate automation, automatic entrances like energy saving sliding doors, emergency exits, pedestrian access control with full-height, half height turnstiles, flap barriers, Heavy roller shutters etc. FAAC globally exists for improving the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle and convenience, while safely controlling environment around us. This we do by designing technologically advanced, extremely safe and reliable products. Thus in process; we happen to make great operators which are applicable to any automatic entrance to be used by people and vehicle in daily life. FAAC India has continued this 50 year old global journey by customizing the global range to suit Indian conditions and continue to be a leader in the Automation market providing complete perimeter access solutions. We will continue to strive to give our customers solutions which complete their basket for automatic entrance control to be used by people and vehicle in our daily life.

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Expert in Bionics and Energy efficiency Ziehl-Abegg India show new fans which set new records in air flow and compact design

Mr. Vikas Kundra - Managing Director ZIEHL-ABEGG INDIA PVT LTD, Pune

Ziehl-Abegg is a leading global company in the ventilation and drive technology sector with matching control technology. Examples of application areas for the products include heating and refrigeration plant, clean rooms and agricultural systems. Back in the Fifties’ Ziehl-Abegg established the basis for modern fan drives: external rotor motors which remain, even today, stateof-the-art worldwide. Another area of business is electric motors which provide the power e.g. for elevators, medical applications (computer tomography equipment) or deep-sea underwater vehicles. Ziehl-Abegg, the specialist in fan manufacture, presents a new centrifugal fan that sets new records in air flow and

compact design. The new ZAvblue impeller is up to 20 percent more efficient than other standard products in the market. In this context, the bionic design of the new development from Ziehl-Abegg requires significantly less space in the customer device. Equipment designers can now generate the current airflow with impellers that are one size smaller.

Inspiration by the “tree whisperer” The engineers at Ziehl-Abegg drew inspiration from Professor Claus Mattheck. The “tree whisperer” or “tree Pope” as he is called in the media, creates the bridge between nature and technology: as a pioneer in the science of bionics, he carries biological processes over into technology products. The seven blades of the centrifugal fan join into both the cover and the base plate in the precisely the same way that trees grow: at a slight radius to the ground. This is possible to see with the naked eye although the rate of growth by the tree is small. Nevertheless, these bionic approaches provide the same strength in

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COMPANY PROFILE the vane transition as with heavy blades. What might sound simple actually involved an iterative process between experts in aerodynamics, specialists in lightweight construction and experts in tool-making which took about 2 years. This is because the design of a fan also ultimately depends upon what the tools can manufacture in an injection moulding machine. So not only did the fan development engineers have to create something new but the tool-makers also had to develop a new and complex tool technology involving numerous inter-connecting sliders. In the final analysis the ZAvblue is therefore a joint project between experts from several disciplines. The ZAvblue can be used for ventilation and exhaust (duct, tube and roof fans) for close control air handling units (cooling of data centres) as well as in clean rooms, heat pumps or compact air-conditioning units. The ZAvblue has been specially optimized to provide very high efficiency for high air flow even in the most confined spaces. The high-tech company has an impressive and extensive range of vertical manufacture. Ziehl-Abegg employs 1,900 personnel in its production plants in Southern Germany. The company has a global workforce of 3,400, spread between 16 production plants, 27 companies and 87 sales locations. The products, approx. 30,000 in all, are sold in more than 100 countries. Sales revenues in 2014 totalled 423 million euro. Exports account for two thirds of sales.

ZAplus saves energy in hotels, factories and supermarkets The Künzelsau fan constructor Ziehl-Abegg presents a new generation of fan systems which saves great amounts of energy. “ZAplus sets a new standard in the area of efficiency which goes considerably further than the EU Directive (ErP) for energy saving” says Vikas Kundra, Managing Director Ziehl-Abegg India. This means that the higher purchase price is amortised within one year. After that, a supermarket operator or hotel owner, for instance, saves real

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The technology center at the ZIEHL-ABEGG’s German Head Quarter is the think tank for more than 300 technicians and engineers money every day through the significantly lower electrical power consumption. “The new development from Ziehl-Abegg exceeds the world’s strictest savings target twofold”, says Vikas Kundra. ZAplus stands for an axial fan placed in a compact unit made of high-strength composite material in which the motor and controller are integrated. Along with the perfectly matched combination of efficient individual elements, the composite material also permits new shapes, which have a positive selective influence on the airflow.

About Ziehl-Abegg Ziehl-Abegg (Kuenzelsau, BadenWurttemberg, Germany) is one of the leading global companies in the ventilation and drive technology sector with matching control technology. Examples of application areas for the products include heating and refrigeration plant, clean rooms and agricultural systems. Back in the Fifties’ Ziehl-Abegg established the basis for modern fan drives: external rotor motors which remain, even today, state-of-the-art worldwide. Another area of business is electric motors which provide the power e.g. for elevators, medical applications (computer tomography equipment) or deep-sea underwater vehicles. The theme

of electro-mobility/clean power for motor vehicles was established as part of the Ziehl-Abegg Automotive Team in 2012 that incorporates the sales and further development of a wheel hub drive for urban buses already in use in several countries. The high-tech company has an impressive and extensive range of vertical manufacture. Ziehl-Abegg employs 1,900 personnel in its production plants in Southern Germany. The company has a global workforce of 3,400, spread between 16 production plants, 27 companies and 87 sales locations. The products, approx. 30,000 in all, are sold in more than 100 countries. Sales revenues in 2014 totalled 423 million euro. Exports account for two thirds of sales. Emil Ziehl founded the company in Berlin in 1910, manufacturing electric motors. After the Second World War the company’s headquarters were relocated to Southern Germany. Ziehl-Abegg SE is not a listed company but family-owned.

For more information Web: www.ziehl-abegg.in

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(L-to-R) Mr. Gautam Seth, JMD Mr. Lalit Seth, CMD, & Mr. Rishi Seth, JMD, HPL Electric & Power Ltd.

ith the launch of Make in India initiative by the government, industrial growth in India is already witnessing a major boost. The need for power is only going to increase many times over along with a high demand for superior-grade electrical equipment and components to regulate it optimally. Electrical equipment companies with technology, innovation, quality and cost-effectiveness as its core focus areas are going to play a major role here. One of those companies is HPL, which currently stands tall as THE TECHNOLOGY BRAND OF INDIA. Since its inception in 1956, HPL has always believed that the only way to bring about rapid development of India is through meaningful innovation, and thereby ushering it into the global world of Electrical Technology. To that effect, they have also aligned themselves with the Smart Cities Mission, an initiative that is being supervised by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi himself. A movement that is geared to make our cities smart, intelligent and energy-efficient. A case in point: HPL’s LED light fittings at Varanasi Ghats resulted in total annual savings of 1.1 MU (72%) and Rs. 1.29 crores. HPL

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has recently forayed at the premium end of B Safe MCB inspired totally by European styling and the most high-end materials. Simply put, there is no range of MCBs in this country which can even come close to this range. And it’s not just the looks. As a feat of engineering, it is truly a class apart. Says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. All of HPL’s 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are ISO:9001 certified for Quality Management System; ISO:14001 certified for Environmental System and OGSAS - 18001 certified for implementing an occupational Health and Safety Management System. HPL products are also ISI Certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, a mark of quality products in India. Certain range of products have KEMA certification for energy utilization and have CE certificate to give acceptability of the products in Europe and other international markets. Currently, the company has 86 Branches & Representative offices nationwide with 6 state-ofthe-art manufacturing units powered by a 5500+ workforce, and ably supported by 2200 authorised dealers and 27,000 retailers. With the best-in-class R&D centre backed by a highly skilled team of engineering professionals, HPL is already

HPL: Committed towards a better tomorrow designing and developing a range of innovative and advanced products from LEDs to smart meters to solar products and then some to make the Smart Cities initiative a resounding success. “Our R&D centre is approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, which ensures that the products manufactured here are superior in quality, technology and finish,” says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. Be it commercial, domestic or any industrial requirement, HPL has a ready range of high-quality electrical and lighting solutions. The product range is divided into four groups that include Electronic Meters, Switchgears & Electrical Wiring Accessories, Lighting and Wires and Cables, amongst others. The company enjoys an edge over competitors in the field of low voltage switchgear and protection devices, metering and energy management systems, lighting, wires and cables. “HPL will continue to create more value for its customers and focus on consolidating its dominant position in India, while expanding its reach globally,” says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. HPL will be showcasing its superior range of products at Booth HB51C52, Hall 3A at Elecrama 2016, BIEC, Bangalore.

For more information Web: www.hplindia.com

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STEEL MART : The benchmark of excellence Mr. Juzer Faizy - Director, STEEL MART

Steel Mart was launched with an intention to cater to the needs of all kinds of Small / Medium & Large scale industries and have been very successful in terms of meeting the requirements of the clients to their utmost satisfaction

teel Mart was founded in the year 1986. Steel Mart is now run by dedicated & experienced staff / workers and the owner ( Juzer K Faizy) though only 52 years old now has a total of 36 years of business experience

Steel Mart has 3 different divisions: 1. 2. 3. 4.

STEELS n METALS DIVISION LAMINATION STAMPINGS DIVISION MATERIAL HANDLING DIVISION Steel Mart is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company

Steel Mart was started with a small office space of 200 sqr feet – today Steel Mart has an office space of 800 sqr feet + 2000 sqr feet of godown + 2000 sqr feet of open ware house + 2000 sqr feet of factory. Steel Mart was launched with an intention to cater to the needs of all kinds of Small / Medium & Large scale industries and has been very successful in terms of meeting the requirements of the clients to their utmost satisfaction.

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Steel Mart started with the trading of all kinds of TOOL / ALLOY / DIE / STAINLESS STEELS and gradually became one of the largest stockists / suppliers of the same. Steel Mart now possesses a huge stock of all the Grades & Sizes and are well equipped with Bandsaw Machines , Profile Cutting Machines , Electronic Weigh Scales , Inhouse Testing Facilities etc to ensure 100% guaranteed & cut to size materials. Steel Mart has also ventured in the business of manufacturing all kinds of CRGO & CRNGO Transformer Lamination Stampings used by major Transformer Industries and also by UPS and Voltage Stabilizer manufacturers. Steel Mart has set up 2 manufacturing units in Panvel + 1 unit in Taloja – 1 each for CRGO & CRNGO grade E&I Laminations & 1 unit specially for the Mitered / V Notch Strips. Steel Mart has developed hitech tools & dies for producing excellent quality Transformer Stampings , E&I Laminations & Strips. Steel Mart is also in the business of Importing & Supplying all kinds of MATERIAL

HANDLING EQUIPMENTS & ACCESSORIES viz: WIRE ROPES , WIRE ROPE SLINGS , CHAINS , CHAIN SLINGS , HOOKS , DEE & BOW SHACKLES , TURN BUCKLES , EYE BOLTS , CHAIN PULLEY BLOCKS , MINI ELECTRIC HOIST , PLATE LIFTING CLAMPS, POLYSTER-WEBBING SLINGS etc etc. Steel Mart is now also in the exports of all the 3 product categories as per the 3 divisions and are looking to explore the International Market and to meet the requirements of the International Clients with as much dedication , sincerity & honesty which is the backbone of the success of the company.

For more information STEEL MART Mr. Juzer Faizy - 9820038502 2/14, Pais Street, Byculla (West), Mumbai- 400011, Tel: 022-23080096 / 23097594 / 23090362 e-mail:- steelmartmumbai@yahoo.com / steelmartmumbai@hotmail.com , Web sites: www.steelmart.in / www.steelmart.co.in / www.steelmart.net / www.industrialalloysteel.com

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Hindustan Motor Mfg Co: Success through innovation & hardship

industan Motors Mfg Co. was started by inceptors with their qualification, experience and loads of enthusiasm. And a tiny rented place. Today those very engineers who started with a dream, have made their dream a reality- with Hindustan Motor Mfg. Co., (HMMC) a company with its own factories, shops with the latest technology, sophisticated labs, office premises and supporting technical staff. That’s not all! With factories at Daman and Vapi, Gujrat spread over 10 acres of land, the future is secured as well!

A Bright Horizon At HMMC, the future is bright and focused. Growth is not an event; it’s a process and HMM has plans. The company has already established in house facilities for: • Foundry with capacity of 150 tonnes including pattern shop • Stamping and lamination facility • Pressure Die Casting facility for Rotors and Motor Bodies • Well equipped Tool Room • New sophisticated product machinery with many CNCs As an advantage of its in house facilities, HMMC is capable of taking every challenge of the market in terms of production, both quality and quantity wise. As a result of this HMMC offers its range of products in a very short time at very competitive prices.

Product of Perfection Hindustan Motors Mfg Co. has a complete range of products to suit all kind of industrial needs. Motors with standard ratings and duty cycles; 3 phase squirrel cage motors with standard speeds and various constructions. • Standard Motors from 0.093 to

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315.0 kW • Energy Efficient IE2 & IE3 Motors from 0.37 to 315.0 kW • Multi Speed Motors from 0.12 to 150.0 kW • Flame Proof Motors from 0.18 to 90.0 kW • Multi Speed Flame Proof Motors from 0.12 to 75.0 kW • Crane Duty Motors from 0.18 to 30.0 kW • Inverter Duty Motors from 0.37 to 315.0 kW • Textile Motors (Ring, Loom, Carding, Ginning & Spinning) from 0.55 to 15.0 kW • Torque Motors from 0.037 to 5.5 kW • Cooling Tower Motor 0.37 to 37.0 kW • Brake Motors from 0.18 to 37.0 kW • Special Application Motors: o Dual Voltage / Dual Frequency Motors o Low Vibration Motors for Machine Tools o Motors for extreme climatic conditions • Motors for Import substitute

HMMC caters to the need of machine tools, blowers and fans, air-conditioners, compressors, material handling equipment, cranes and hoist, textile machinery, cement plant, pharmaceutical machinery, packaging machinery, construction equipment, general engineering applications and wide range of applications. Our list of esteemed customers includes Voltas, Blue Star, HMT, WIDIA, Bajaj Electrical, Trumac, Mihir Engineers, Telco, Relience Industries, Lohia, Kolsite, Killick Nikson, and many more.

Fore more information, Website: www.hindmotors.com

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Braco Electricals: Secure Connections Braco Electricals (India) Pvt. Ltd. Was established in 1977 by visionary electrical engineer Mr. Ramesh Sobhani. It was his vision that has today shaped into a company that is renowned for its quality, consistency and trust. All these elementsare found in every Braco product and the company shares its vision for the future in a brief rendezvous.

Mr. Ramesh Sobhani, Technical Director (left) and Mr. Sunil Giasotta, CEO (right) Braco Electricals (India) Pvt. Ltd.

able glands and terminal play a key role in any secured electrical grid, are extensively used in control panels, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers and other applicationsin the field of power supply and distribution. A product of superior raw materials and stringent quality cheeks, Braco cable glands and terminals provised hassle-free solutions for a safe network in any premises.

New Projects : “Our upcoming projects are an opportunity for us to shape the future for our company and for the industry. All our upcoming projects are based on company’s nucleus philosophy” informs Mr. Sobhani. Automation is the most crucial factor in this vision. To be in sync with the future has always been a priority at Braco. “Hence we are looking forward on manufacturing all our terminal products on completely automatic machines. Also, We aim to add impressive figures

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to our balance sheets by adding new products for connecting purpose, into our profile,” he adds. This expanding vision will be supported by the growing number of Braco branch offices in the metro cities of India. Starting from the metros of India, the company will strive to reach every patron in the industry and serve them with the best. The immediate upcoming project that the promoters are most excited about is launching of all types of Aluminum Glands for domestic as well as international market. While it is the clear focus that has made all its achievements possible for Braco, today the company is focused on three areas, viz., steady growth, standardization and trust. It has been registering consistent growth from last few decades. “This legacy will continue and will be our focus area in every future planning. To complement this growth story, we aim to meet international standards of electrical industry, across the globe. This standardization of products is a step towards earning the trust of the clients and the industry alike,” says Mr. Sobhani.

Expansion Plan : Owing to its success and illustrious journey, Braco is in its full vigour to deliver exceptional results. The expansion plans encompass various factors like automatic manufacturing of products and nationwide presence. Braco will be seen in almost every metro city of India in the near future. The futuristic growth of the company is also on the radar. Manufacturing of products and equipments will be done with help of latest technology. “We have completed three decades of trust and quality and the vision of Braco is to provide products, services and solutions that will transform the way electric power utilities manage and distribute electricity,” says

Mr. Sunil Giasotta, CEO, Braco Electricals. “We have been manufacturing cable glands and terminal products for the electrical industry. We will be expanding the existing segment by adding new products to it, the products that will serve the industry and will be produced by the use of latest technology and also launched our new Metal Division providing solutions in non-ferrous metals,” Mr. Sobhani adds.

Future Challenges : The IT boom has created new challenges for many industries. The electrical industry is no exception to it. The demand for electrical supply and its products has grown beyond imagination. Hence, meeting these demands is the biggest challenge for every player in the industry. While meeting the demands of the client, quality becomes the most fragile factor. Quality maintenance is never compromised by Braco, and therefore, delivering quality products at competitive prices becomes a major challenge to overcome. Yet, the company has successfully manages to create a balance between these extreme factors. Speaking about the company’s plan over the next five years, Mr. Sobhani elaborates that it is to increase sales fourfold with the expansion of the factory infrastructure & totally automate production on the modern machinery. “We plan to raise our export revenue up to 50% of our current turnover through advertising and marketing of our product profile, to all the electrical markets around the world,” he concludes.

For more information Website : www.braco.in

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Mecc Alte India: Technology Leadership in Industrial Alternators arena

Mr. Rajiv Sahay, Managing Director, Mecc Alte India Private Limited Q. Please brief about company’s infrastructure & achievements ? Mecc Alte India Private Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Co.Mecc.Fin. Srl., Italy, the holding Company of the Mecc Alte Group worldwide, founded in 1947 by Mr. Romano Cavaliere and Mr. Mario Carraro to manufacture Electric Motors (MECC) in village Alte, near Vicenza in Italy. The Company has now grown to have seven factories in Italy, one each in the UK, China and India, and has a Global distribution system made up of 10 Companies. In 1954 Mecc Alte made the first synchronous Alternator, and since 1972, Mecc Alte has been single mindedly focusing only on design and manufacture of 2 pole and 4 pole Industrial Alternators

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for which it provides end-to-end solutions. While we encourage partnerships with Customers and Suppliers, we pride ourselves in being a totally Independent Company. From this we derive our tag line “Totally Focused, Totally Independent”. We do not compete with our Customers, as many other Manufacturers do. We are the third largest manufacturer of Industrial Alternators globally, and the largest independent supplier. To support the Indian Domestic market, and provide a Manufacturing and Distribution footprint for the Group, Mecc Alte India started its commercial operations in Pune in 2010, with an initial range of 5 kva to 70 kva Alternators. Additional investments in 2013 increased the range to 160 kva, and up to 350 kva in 2015. The next two years will see further expansion. With very effectively managed technology transfer of products, manufactured to international standards, we were able to commence exports in 2010, the very first year of our operation. By the 5th year, we have already established a significant presence in the domestic market, and are preferred & exclusive suppliers to many Indian and International brands building gen sets in India. With all R&D and Design based out of Italy, all factories globally produce Alternators to the same technical specifications of product, materials and performance. These have been married to all the gen set engine manufacturers in India giving us a very wide penetration. Even while the gen set market actually declined over the past 5 years, our market share has increased. We also distribute in India all Products manufactured by the Group overseas, and provide full Warranty and After Sales Support. Our factory near Pune, Maharashtra, is state of the art, and being

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FACE TO FACE the newest in the Group, has the best layout and manufacturing processes. We are located in 10 acres of land and have adequate space to grow. The majority of gen sets globally are driven by diesel engines. While pollution norms are getting stringent, so improving engine emission all the time, Mecc Alte Group has joined the drive for Greener Solutions by entering the space of larger range of Asynchronous & Synchronous Alternators. To focus on this range of machinery a separate company Mecc Alte Power Products was established in Italy in 2014. This is now a full-fledged design and manufacturing set up for low speed Asynchronous and Synchronous for Hydropower up to 10 MW, and Industrial Alternators in MV & HV up to 12 MW. We will distribute these products in India.

technical features which are best in Class, like, 1. Best Efficiency on our Range thus giving low fuel consumption 2. The first and the only Alternator Company in India to introduce Fully programmable Digital Regulator which can used as an diagnostic tool for the entire LV range from 5 to 3000 kVA. 3. Exceptional excitation with MAUX ( Mecc Alte Auxiliary Winding ) 4. Excellent motor starting, 300% short circuit current for 20 sec as a standard. 5. 12 wire re-connectable as a standard for 3 – Phase which allows interchangeability to different voltage, frequency and phase requirements 6. Wide choice of Insulation Protection systems and 7. Low Noise

Q. What are the Market opportunities for your product in India? How do you plan to position these Products? The Retail DG set Segment accounts for 80% of the Domestic Market which is primarily catered by Engine Manufacturers and its associated GOEMs and also by some independent OEMs. Mecc Alte India has successfully reaped the opportunity available in this Retail Market and we are now looking for opportunities in Agriculture & in the Niche Markets with special Alternators for Defense, Telecom, Marine and Railways. We have positioned our product in India, based on differentiation w.r.t.

Q. What is your Marketing Strategy for India? Our Marketing strategy in the initial years was focused on Brand Penetration and acceptance in the India Market with all Gen Set Engines and Builders. We have moved from being & unknown entity to a widely acknowledged Alternator Company in India, & the Mecc Alte brand is now well known. Our approach now is based on two simple themes, 1. Capitalizing on Customer Goodwill via emphasis on Customer service, good Planning and execution of orders, and personalized interaction.

2. Increasing our marketing bandwidth Via New Products and Customer Generation Q. What is the role of R & D activity? What are the measures that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? Mecc Alte R & D activity is centralized in Italy and all the Companies around the world manufacture to the common design and specification declared in our Web Site www.meccalte.com Our approach is to manufacture and supply the same global product with localized components and assemblies to the Indian and Export Market. Flexibility in the base product design and cost effectiveness allows us to have common product servings for Domestic and Overseas customers. One Company - One Design helps our Distribution Companies around the World to optimize Stocks of Parts, and Distribute the products with speed and ease in all parts of the World. Q. What is the vision of Company in near Future? The very introduction of Mecc Alte India was to serve the Indian Market and hence the Company’s Vision is to “be a preferred brand in the Indian Market, follow the market requirements with best in class products and excellent Support, and continuously increase market share in India”. The Group has a similar Vison Globally.

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CT-T1: Fully Automatic Current Transformer (CT) Testers • Ratio range of 0.1 to 15,000 • 5 low side taps, 1 high side tap • Performs CT excitation, turns ratio & polarity tests on current transformers • Manual or automatic degauss and measurements • Easy, one-time hook up for up to 5 CT taps • Automatic test voltage range with changeable limits • Easy to use tap selector interface • Data storage of more than 10,000 measurements • Color 5.7” LCD touch screen display for easy operation • 3” graphic-capable printer • Two USB interfaces and one RS-232 serial port • Voltage range of 0- 2000V • Current range up to 10 Amps • Accuracy as low as 0.05% with 5 digit resolution • 2-Year standard warranty

he CT-T1 is a microprocessor-based Current Transformer Tester that measures CT excitation current, turns ratio, and winding polarity tests, all without having to switch the leads during testing.

This CT Tester is precision-made, just like all of the Raytech products you already know. Built to stand up to the harsh environments of field testing, the CT-T1 comes with a 2 year warranty to guarantee years of accurate and reliable usage. Features • Fully automatic knee point detection (ASA 10/50, IEEE 30°, IEEE 45°)

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Raytech is a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision electronic measuring instruments and systems. The unique design approach of the engineering team at Raytech has resulted in the development of highly regarded measuring instruments, which have set new standards in the electrical testing industry. Our exceptional reputation for support and service is unmatched. Raytech products are designed for many years of trouble-free use, which is why we can offer a standard 2-year warranty – guaranteeing the highest quality instrumentation available. For more information

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Green Dot: Bringing Disruptive Innovation in Power Conditioning Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements? Green Dot, established in the year 1979, as a venture of Technocrats, has remained true to its vision & values, to provide high quality power conditioning solutions, focused in Voltage Stabilisers, Automatic Power Factor Controllers and Variable Transformers. Despite a mushrooming of several manufacturers, Green Dot is respected as the benchmark in quality and a leader in innovation. With a manufacturing facility spanning an area of 60,000 sq. ft., we continue to export about 50 % of our production to advanced countries. Besides our capacity, we are an ISO organization that has innovation ingrained in our approach & culture. We have state of the art testing facility for full range of tests with ability to test at full load for the highest capacity that we manufacture. This helps us bring ready to produce prototypes from our R&D much faster. Q. What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in power space? Which are your focus areas? We are committed to increasing safety

and longevity of our designs, while reducing the cost. We have introduced air cooled Voltage Stabilisers upto 4000 KVA to fulfil the needs of installations with Transformer Oil is a fire hazard. We are promoting Automatic Power Factor Controllers that work on ‘zero switching’ of capacitors and correct power factor in each phase. This along with some of the other innovations that are aimed at reducing cost without compromising on quality, are going to be game changers in our industry. Disruption innovation has usually been associated with the IT industry. At Green Dot, we are poised to lead the way for serious disruptive innovation in power conditioning industry. Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? With the push for “Make in India”, manufacturing sector is expanding and new infrastructure is being setup. Our equipment are safe, next generation and energy efficient that not only delivery the right quality of power but also protect them from potential damage. Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? We are working closely with electrical consultants to get integrated at the design stage, giving a better solution to the end customers. We are also implementing processes for getting feedback from consultants & customers to continuously innovate.

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Mr. Nitin Dhawan, Director, Green Dot Electric Limited Besides advertisement blitz, we have planned road shows to increase awareness for our next generation products. Q5. What is the role of R&D activity? What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? R&D begins from a better understanding of customer needs. We invest a significant mindshare in understanding their challenges and industry trends. With this we work on the design of our next generation products. We are also enhancing relationship with academia and support their R&D initiatives to get better integrated in the industry. As for manufacturing to distribution, we have invested in a state of the art MRP system that will strengthen entire supply chain and support in integrating quality in our new products as well. Q. What is your vision for your company in near future? To be synonymous with safe, reliable, energy efficient power conditioning equipment supplier for new facilities in India.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;FLIR has always been in the fore front of Innovationsâ&#x20AC;?

Mr. T.P. Singh Country Manager, India-Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. What trend will drive Test & Measurement industry in near future ? T&M Industry is ever-changing with new Innovations happening continuously. The trend which Industry is following is fast access of data, quick conclusion and faster communication/sharing of results with concerned teams for immediate action.

and unknown problem areas safely and confirm findings with a. Accurate current Measurements b. Accurate Voltage measurements c. Center-point temperature readings d. selectable VFD mode e. Inrush current mode f. LOZ mode.

Q. What are your initiative in the Test & Measurement industry space inline with technology transformations ? FLIR has always been in the fore front of Innovations and our latest addition is complete T&M range with Innovative new features. One of them is our new 1K pixel Thermal Imaging Camera which will be a great tool for all power utilities. This product has 1024 x 768 pixels with advanced optics and very easy ergonomics for field usage. This product will be displayed at our booth during ELECRAMA.

All this comes at an unbelievable price of INR 49,000/- we have this product displayed at our booth during ELECRAMA. Other product in this series is first pocket sized Thermal Imaging Camera, model C2 at INR 70,000/-.

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Another innovative product is AC/ DC clamp meter-CM 174, having built in Infrared Guided Measurement which visually guides you to precise location of potential electrical problem. The Lepton Thermal Imaging Sensor allows quick and easy pinpointing of hot spots, indicating where problems exist and where current measurements should be taken. This will help all the technicians to identify dangerous

Q. How do you see future of T&M for FLIR range in India? We have launched new range at affordable prices so that each & every technician can have access to this great technology. We see a bright future in India for FLIR products.

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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.

Mr. Ove Larsen, International Sales Director, PC|SCHEMATIC A/s, Denmark

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. Integration 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. 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

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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 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. Why should I buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation? 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.

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• Connecting energy with our Business Partner Bals Elektrotechnik, Germany; a world renowned name in the field of Industrial plug & sockets. • Distributing energy with our Business Partners ELSTEEL, Denmark; withthe range of international quality, total type tested techno module. • Controlling energy with our business partner TAB Systems, Slovenia; where in we are now aggressively working on Building Automation and Control System, wired and wirelessly, under the brand name of NEPTUNE Smarti. • Saving Energy / Managing energy & improving power quality with our business partner Ducati Energia spa, Italy; by offering comprehensive and hi-tech range of PF Improvement Capacitors, Energy Analyzers, Automatic Power factor Relays, Thyristor based Real time

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and Contactor based Automatic PF Correction solutions, Energy Management Systems and Harmonic Filteration System. Today we are rightfully acknowledged as the Pioneer in the field of Energy Saving and Power Quality Management in India using most advanced technology. Over the last 25 years, NEPTUNE has built a PAN India infrastructure, with over 20 Plus city presence, with Sales and Support network of very high-tech and competent workforce, which is crucial factor in promoting the company to highest growth. Today, our 30,000 plus prestigious installations across the country, make us confident of our reach and achievements, to ensure the best-inclass solutions for our customers. Q. What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in power space? Which are your focus areas? NEPTUNE has focused on the Customised solutions as per customer requirements in Power space and have gained, the reputation for developing practical solutions for the Energy Management, Power Factor Control and Harmonic Filtration . New Range of Passive and Active Harmonic filtration has been launched as per growing need of Power Quality market. The Other product range where we focus includes our high quality LV switch boards and importantly besides our own Power D we also assemble Elsteel techno module. We specialize in all types of LV Panels, including load sharing and auto synchronising DG panels, Distribution feeder pillars and Compact Bus Trunking. Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? India offer a vast market for our range of products. Power Quality and Energy management market is growing at

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fast pace keeping in view regulation, operational problems and losses faced by Industrial and Commercial users. NEPTUNE group is always represented in almost all large infrastructure or industrial projects through offering products from either one of our above business units. NEPTUNE is focused to give our country an complete end-toend solutions, along with integration on various aspects which will power our smart cities. Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? NEPTUNE will continue to focus on reaching out to our customers by marketing it’s High-Tech Range of Energy Saving Products in India. We have mastered the strength of bringing innovative products for meeting local expectations thereby winning a distinctive name in the International Electrical Arena. Today we have to our credit “Entering into JV with the best and world renowned organizations” and developing their best-in-class technologies to meet requirements suited to India conditions at competitive rates and attained popularity and success by their convincing performance. We will continue to further strengthen our marketing strategy which has been driven particularly by a strong focus on providing our customers; committed time bound high quality of services. Q5)What is the role of R&D activity? What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? NEPTUNE R&D centre located in Noida; has the primary role of evaluation of technologies of our overseas business partners and ensuring they are adapted for the Indian requirements. The software development centre is cornerstone to the success of the solutions and their adaptability for the Indian solution

requirements. The software centre has not only been developing solutions making products work for our clients but also being adapted by our technology partners for other regions. Working with our prestigious customers for the last more than 25 years on Energy Saving & Power Quality Management, requirements has made us aware about the problems, which they face, on day-to-day basis. Thus, starts the cycle of introducing the latest Innovation and Technology thereby developing world class products, meeting the requirements of our customers. Most of the products and solutions introduced by NEPTUNE, are path breaking in technology adaptation and have been introduced in the Indian Market at competitive rates and attained popularity and success by their convincing performance. Our success has been driven particularly by a strong focus, on providing our customers; committed time bound high quality of services, with adaptation, of technologies from our global partners, with the help of our R&D teams. Q. what is your vision for your company in near future? NEPTUNE is committed to its vision of Powering the Indian Electrical Clientele with its innovation and energy efficient solutions. We are proud of the fact that, our Customers, appreciate our solid reliability and proverbial flexibility, when it comes down to supplying even the most complicated solutions, economically and on time bound schedule. NEPTUNE has earned the distinction of being the preferred choice of electrical products for consumers in the Indian Market Scenario. The company will strive towards attaining the goal of “More Performance, more quality and more services” thereby achieving “Consistent Growth and the ultimate excellence”.

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OMRON: The blend of vision sensing & automation technology is a one-of-its kind facility. Based on the philosophy of “you create the concept, we will help you to make it work”, the centre aims to showcase OMRON’s expertise in the ‘sensing & control’ technology so that the customers are able to test their new ideas, experience and understand how they can bring more improvements to their current manufacturing set up and can become more competitive in their respective fields in the industrial automation domain.

Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation India Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements? Believing in bringing innovation to manufacturing by automation to enrich lives of people around the world, today OMRON is well-known for its quality products and application strength in the industrial automation segment globally and in India. We have been helping manufacturers, in varied industry segments, develop better machines since more than two decades in the country. OMRON is one of the very few unique players in the industry having vision sensing and automation technology together in its portfolio. The business infrastructure comprises of six offices, nine Resident Engineers locations, one Automation Centre, two repair centres, three training centres, one warehouse and a workforce of more than 150 spread across the country. Omron’s Automation Centre at Mumbai

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Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? Considering Industrial Automation has a direct connect with manufacturing, the whole manufacturing sector is a target market for us. However, based on our inherent product and application based strengths, we have a stronger presence in automotive, FMCG, food n beverage, packaging, digital, infrastructure and pharmaceutical markets. The product portfolio is positioned as per the benefits / objectives aimed to be achieved via an industrial automation solution – that is productivity, quality, safety, flexibility, efficiency, etc. There is a target market wise distinction too. For instance, the packaging sector is catered via advanced controllers (PLC), vision, safety sensors and robots catering to all basic and advanced needs of a packaging set-up; our range of vision, safety, photoelectric sensors, safety solutions and machine automation controller (PLC) see more usage in the automotive manufacturing sector.

concentrated on the fields of Sensing and Control - the technologies that are central to automation, our core strength. Our research and development work on Sensing and Control technologies is all directed toward our overarching goal of bringing machines closer to people. We are working towards the creation of machines which not only detects, comprehends, and act on information as humans do, but are also able to intelligently adapt to their environments and to the needs of humans. By expanding the range of what machines are able to do, we aim to use our Sensing and Control technology to help unleash people’s imaginations and their creative potential. The expense related to R & D for the Omron Corporation stands at 6 % of its Net Sales (FY 14-15). Q. What is your vision for your company in near future? As we all can see there has been a lot of activity around manufacturing sector. Government’s efforts in the form of Make in India, Skill India are expected to yield positive returns. As manufacturing grows in India, so will the demand for factory automation and this is good news for Omron! We see ourselves as playing a much bigger role in enabling the manufacturers make in India and enhancing the pool of skills and talent in the automation industry.

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FACE TO FACE Q. What trend will drive CABLES & WIRES industry in near future? Urban India The pace of urbanization in India has been staggering. As per a McKinsey report, 590 million people would have moved to the cities by the year 2030, leading to a hike in demand for infrastructure such as residential and commercial buildings, industrials parks and metro rails. This directly drives demand for quality cables and conductors. The Indian Prime Minister recently announced the development of 100 Smart Cities. A Smart City is one that needs adequate water and assured electricity supply, sanitation, communication network, extensive public transport network, affordable housing, health and education, digital governance and security. This provides a great boost to the cable manufacturers to provide connectivity solutions for these smart cities. Infrastructure Development Metro Rail Projects With rapid urbanization, there is a need for convenient transportation systems such as metro rails. These metro rails require control cables for applications areas such as the metro station, rolling stock (motor control, communication equipment, etc.), tunnels and signaling & train control system. These control cables which are critical in control operations of any equipment, need to be of top quality and must adhere to railway certifications, hence stressing the need for quality improvements in the cabling industry. Modernization of Airports The Planning Commission has estimated that the country would need 180 additional airports by 2025. The modernization of airports in Tier-II cities would increase cable demand. Major investments are also planned in urban transport and overhauling the rail network. In short, the infrastructure sectors (airports, railways, ports and storage) are expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% until 2020. With the urban population growing

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Marc Jarrault, Managing Director, Lapp India

“Educating customers on the importance of quality standards & safety aspects becomes critical” at a rapid pace, there is an urgent need to upgrade India’s infrastructure. Investment in power sector Power sector is the largest consumer of cables in India and the huge investments made by various private companies as well as the increasing budget allocation by the government in this sector is another major driver. Another important driver is the rollout of 3G and broadband on

a pan- India basis, which will boost the market as demand will increase as players look to enhance broadband penetration levels. Automation Companies are providing highly customized solutions to differentiate their products. The automation industry is expected to grow with a healthy CAGR of 12% until 2020.

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FACE TO FACE As Managing Director of Lapp India Pvt. Ltd, Marc Jarrault is responsible for spearheading the robust growth and profitability of the business and building the undisputed leadership of Lapp India in the control cables market with over 20 sales offices across India and 2 state of the art manufacturing facilities. Marc has an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry acquired from senior leadership roles held in MNCs. Prior to joining Lapp India, he was CEO of Lafarge Cement Indonesia where he almost doubled the sales in 5 years while launching an aggressive development roadmap with the construction of 3 cement plants until 2020. He had previously set up from scratch the 33 MUSD Lafarge cement business in Vietnam in only 3 years and in a very competitive market and participated to large acquisitions of Lafarge, cement world leader, in Asia including Tata and Raymond cement plants in Chattisgarh, India. He held also senior leadership roles for Vinci, a world leading Construction Company, in Mexico and South Africa. Marc has overall 15 years of in-depth experience of business practices and an extensive network across leading players of the manufacturing industry in Asia, and he capitalises on a large experience in leading multicultural teams internationally. Marc was born in France where he pursued his engineering from a top Engineering school in France and completed his MBA from INSEAD. He is also a French Foreign Trade Advisor and member of Eurocham.

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The industry is characterized by international players providing high-end solutions, and local players providing costeffective customized solutions. There has been a paradigm shift towards adoption of efficient and optimum processes / technologies to meet global quality. And as a result, automation solution providers select cables on the basis of specifications provided by clients who adopt standards from Global R&D / EPCs. Renewable Energy Sources Specialty cables have started to become a significant market, with the growth in applications in many vital sectors of the economy. The Indian Government’s thrust on non-conventional power generation sources such as wind, solar and nuclear power has led to a push in demand for special cables required for these applications. The growing prominence of renewable energy provides a huge opportunity to the wire and cable industry. Solar installations in India are on the course of exceeding 2500 MW in the year through March 2016, topping the 2500 MW target for wind. With only a few states with abundant wind, solar power seems to be a viable option for India, and a good bet for the cable manufacturers. Q. What are your initiatives in the CABLES & WIRES industry space in line with technology transformations? Industrial Automation has grown in surges over the past decades due to innovations such as Programmable Logic Controllers and computers used as control systems. Microcomputers replaced central mainframes and networking technology led to distributed control systems that were much less complex and less expensive. Automated systems in manufacturing line environments are capable of working more tirelessly, faster, and more exactly than humans. Robots are now used in almost all the industries today, since they have become a crucial component for complex production process due to its superiority. Robot technology has now become one

of the most dynamic areas for development and Lapp has substantial expertise at its disposal, as well as more than 25 years’ experience in working with customers to develop and bring to fruition solutions in the field of robot applications. We put our products through their paces in the company’s own laboratory and test facility to ensure they meet the high expectations of the customer. The demanding requirements for these systems mean that a tailored solution is needed for every application. Lapp Cables therefore develops robotic cables and system solutions in close cooperation with the customer, always taking into account details such as cross section, movement and environment in preparing the design. We thoroughly test even the first samples and the customer can therefore be confident that the solution is the right one with the danger of costly downtimes of production equipment reduced to a minimum. Q. What are the remedies do you suggest to improve the positioning of the industry you are into? The industry faces a major challenge due to the high number of unorganized players in the market who play on low-cost. As the cable industry in India is highly pricesensitive, the task of identifying quality cables poses a major challenge. The customers are inclined towards these lowpriced products, which are of low quality. The masses need to be educated on the importance of certifications from ISI and BIS and on the ill-effects of inappropriate cabling solutions. Educating customers on the importance of quality standards and safety aspects becomes critical. Conducting seminars and workshops on safety standards for designers, consultants and users will be highly effective in propagating safeconnectivity solutions. About Lapp India Lapp India is a 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP Germany, is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and

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FACE TO FACE branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. Having started its operations in 1996 with a manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore Lapp India provided in 2014 about 120,000 km per year of control, instrumentation, power and data cables along with connectors, accessories and End to End Systems to over 3000 customers pan India spread across different industry segments such as automation, textile, automotive, machine tools, oil and gas, renewable energy , process industries, as well as in the infrastructure and building sectors. • 23 Sales offices close to customers all over India • 260+ employees committed to best serve customers • Strong Network of 130 + dealers • 2 top of the notch manufacturing units - Bangalore and Bhopal • State of the Art Laboratory • Fully fledged Technology and innovation center In 2012, Lapp India completed phase 1 of its second manufacturing plant in Pilukedi, Bhopal which produces more than 216,000 kms of single core cables per annum, catering mainly to the Building Cable Segment . The production area at Jigani

was also doubled in 2014 and a new multi core line was commissioned in Bhopal with a total investment of over 5 Million Euros. Lapp brands – ÖLFLEX®, UNITRONIC®, ETHERLINE®, HITRONIC®, EPIC®, SKINTOP®, SILVYN®, FLEXIMARK® – are some of the best-known in the cable technology field and have earned an outstanding reputation as premium products. All over the world, they stand for the values which Lapp and their customers consider paramount: quality, precision and reliability About the Lapp Group: Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the Lapp Group is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The Group’s portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customized system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. The Lapp Group’s core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. Other key markets are in the food industry as well as the energy and the mobility sector. The Lapp Group has remained in continuous family ownership since it was

founded in 1959. In the 2013/14 business year, it generated consolidated revenue of 820 million euros. Lapp currently employs approximately 3,200 people across the world, has 18 production sites and over 40 sales companies. It also works in cooperation with around 100 foreign representatives.

Lapp India is a 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP Germany, is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. Having started its operations in 1996 with a manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore Lapp India provided in 2014 about 120,000 km per year of control, instrumentation, power and data cables along with connectors, accessories and End to End Systems to over 3000 customers pan India spread across different industry segments such as automation, textile, automotive, machine tools, oil and gas, renewable energy , process industries, as well as in the infrastructure and building sectors.

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Green initiatives will drive the demand for eco friendly products Q. What trend will drive Wires & Cables industry in the near future ? The drivers for the future of the industry are: Saving, Safety and Service. Rising energy costs are a major cause for consumers. The situation is only going to be more challenging with our appetite for gadgets, appliances and comfort levels growing with the day. All these need energy and any savings that can accrue through better wiring practices and products will be a great draw for the end user. Wiring practices can be upgraded with skills set improvement at the electrician level - a joint effort of the Industry and the Skill Development Council of the government. On the product front, our focus at RR Kabel will be to invest in technologies that will give us the edge in brining out product innovations that will aim to bring savings with the usage of our range. Safety has and will be the focus of RR Kabel in all aspects. This is relevant more in a household environment when we continue to be surrounded by a maze of wiring. The number of gadgets that guzzle energy is bound to grow and Safety

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becomes paramount in such conditions. Meeting basic BIS norms is no longer acceptable. It must be able to counter any eventuality even by accident and that will ensure greater value of our RR Kabel products. Service is an unheard aspect in our industry but that is bound to undergo a major overhaul now. Consumers are more aware and are beginning to demand accountability on after sales service for any product. Hence it is prudent to invest proactively in service net work to ensure consumer needs are addressed. Q. What are your initiative in the Wires & Cables industry space in line with the technology ? Initiatives from RR Kabel in the wire & cable space will centre around investing in technology that will reduce manufacturing costs and scaling up capacities in quick time. The Governments announcement of Smart Cities will bolster the requirement curve for quality products. Green initiatives will drive the demand for eco friendly products and this will be a major incentive

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to invest in appropriate technology in this space. Q. What are the remedies that you suggest to improve the positioning of the industry you are into ? Remedies to improve the positioning of the industry: Strengthening the regulatory norms will address the risk of higher investments in technology. Consumers also need to move the value chain and not just look at cost that caters to sub standard norms. The industry is aware that our standards are outdated and even the new National Building Code does little to address the quality aspect of the wire & cable industry. There is no incentive for branded players who offer better products as the government has turned a blind eye to the spiraling growth of the unorganised sector which uses recycled material and is not accountable for the payment of duties & taxes. Hence it is our belief that tightening of standards will help everyone - industry, government and the ensure.

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MENNEKES: Global leadership with technology excellence Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global reach? MENNEKES is a global conglomerate and pioneer leader in the field of plugs and Sockets. Mennekes completed 80 years of existence with a global reach in almost all countries. Mennekes is No. 1 in its product range in more than 90 countries today. Mennekes India a sole 100% FDI of Mennekes Germany has been in India for the last 3.5 Years with an estimate market share of 13% and growing strong.

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Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your Industry domain ? Safety unquestionably is paramount along with usage of Virgin Qualitative raw materials in the making of Mennekes Industrial Plugs & Sockets. This ensures for all clients of any Industry utilising power with a need for Plug & Socket using Mennekes will find a forewritten commitment of Mennekes product longevity, Economic viability, stringent safety adherence with a satisfied contractor or Electrician handling them on a day to day basis and a smiling relaxed customer.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the Industry ? Yes, expansion drive is an ongoing initiative with required investment seed. Mennekes strives to drive according to market needs which means newer Technological upheavalment. As an Example we are the present “Type II” electric vehicle charging system leaders in Europe for the new type of upcoming Electric Vehicles in Europe and Expanding with a global sync.

Q. What are the market Oppurtunities for your Company’s Products in India? Market is a wide Spectrum, Any and everywhere usage of Plug & Play Power connectivity means a required need for Mennekes Plugs & Sockets.

Q. What is the top line product range & is there any plans to launch new products? All Mennekes products are “Top of the Line” But innovations with stricter specifier norms, stringent testing condition adherence for global acceptance and user friendly approach are an ongoing process in Mennekes. Yes, newer products in the field of Plugs & Sockets always find a way of being innovated & created in Mennekes. New Launches are always in the pipeline.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry? Where the need and consideration of Human life is a Mandate and pre-requisite while handling “Power” in plugging or connectivity, where safety is a condition of Acceptance and where product sustenance and robust viability of product “life” is a must – There Mennekes finds its future prospects.

Q. What is your vision for your company? Our vision is “Smart plugs for the World” – the way to the future. Mennekes is a designer, manufacturer and global supplier of various types of Innovative electrical Connector and Distribution systems of the highest quality for the intelligent installation in Industry & mobiliy. As a brand name we measure and benchmark ourselves against global market leaders and take a leading role in our Business Segments. As a Business entity we attach great importance to our social responsibility within and outside our Organisation.

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Kusam Electrical: The legacy of perfection Mr. Chandmal Goliya is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from Mumbai University. He has more than 40 years experience in the field of Electrical & Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments. He has travelled widely in Japan, Taiwan & China. Also provides consultation to the companies there.

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Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements? KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED was formed by “MECO” group of companies in 1983 to introduce a totally new range of instruments to the customer in INDIA. Till then, most of the instruments used, were Analog Instruments. “KUSAM – MECO” pioneered in introducing Digital Instruments in INDIA. The company started with Digital Multi Meter and Digital Clamp Meter. By strong marketing efforts, we were able to explain the advantages of Digital Instruments over Analog Instruments and the customers started to accept the same slowly. Once the digital instruments gained momentum there was no looking back. The company moved forward from one milestone to another adding more and more products in the range. Today we have in our range the highest quality of instruments comparable with most reputed brands in the world. In fact, we have a very large range of over 200 products which most other players in the industry in India do not have.

We have well equipped office and warehouse premises to render prompt service to our customers. We have the latest Calibration Instruments for Quality Assurance before the instruments are sold to the customers. Thereby assuring that the customers receives only good instruments. Our company has ISO 9001 for “MARKETING AND SERVICE OF ELECTRONIC TEST AND MEASURING / PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTS”. Q. What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in power space? Which are your focus areas? In INDIA electricity is still a scarce commodity and there is shortage of electricity in some part or the other of the Country throughout the year. In order to keep the consumption of electricity under control, we have “Maximum Demand Controller” which controls the demand of the electricity consumed by a factory and at the same saves money for the plant. In addition, we have many instruments for plant safety. We also have Power and Harmonics Analyzer, which also gives the details of

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the power quality received by the plant from the power utility. If there are any abnormal indications, corrective action can be taken to keep the situation under control. We also have Thermal Imagers which give the pattern of hotspot in a plant thereby avoiding mishaps.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? India is a vast country and anyone strategy cannot be applicable for all sectors of the industry. Hence we have to have different strategies for different sectors. In some segments we have to do direct marketing to the end users, whereas in certain segment we have to do the marketing through dealers.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? Although there are recessionary trends in the electrical power industry, at the same time, due to the new generating capacity being implemented by the utilities, it gives us opportunity for enhancing our business. We have many products for each segment of the industry. We also have the latest technology for our products and hence we see many new market opportunities for our products.

Q. What is the role of R&D activity? What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? The role of R & D activity is to introduce products which have better performance and functions than the previous edition. Also the role of R & D activity is to make the instruments of the highest safety levels. In addition, new micro controllers provide more functions to be added to the instruments there by making them more versatile and useful for the user.

OUR RANGE OF PRODUCTS INCLUDES: • Digital Multimeters High Safety “Ul” Approved • Professional Grade Digital Multimeters • Industrial Grade Digital Multimeters • Digital Lcr + Multimeters • High Safety Ul Approved Clamp Meters • Professional Grade Digital Clamp Meters • Industrial Grade Clamp Meters • Insulation Resistance Tester & Earth Resistance Testers • Test & Measuring Instruments • Laboratory Instruments • Environmental Testing Instruments • Waterproof Pen Testers • Portable Thermal Imaging Camera

Q. What is your vision for your company in near future? With the improving technologies in Electrical and Electronic industries, our company will improve our product technology to serve the future needs of the customer still better. Renewable Energy will be in the fore front in the coming years. More energy will be generated by Wind & Solar equipments. We will gear up to be able to cater to the demands of this segment. We are looking forward for good business growth in the years to come. OUR VISION IS TO BE “THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCE FOR ALL TEST & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS NEEDS OF THE CUSTOMER”.

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WERNER ELECTRIC INDIA: Marching on growth path products from Germany but commercially this was time consuming, inhibiting and costly for customers and so the growth of products from the Far East arrived in India. In 2011 Werner Electric India Pvt. Ltd was formed and today we are a wholly independent Indian company importing base components from Germany and then assembling, testing, distributing and fully supporting Werner products from an Indian management team and from Werner offices and factories to customers acoss India.

Mr. Vinod Gupta, Managing Director, Werner Electric India Pvt. Ltd

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach and what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition? Historically Werner Electric GmbH established in Germany nearly 100 years ago in 1948 and today stands as the world’s biggest manufacturer and a global distributor of over 40,000 electrical components in 40 industrial product categories. In the search for quality, durability and reliability from industry and manufacturers across India there was a growing demand for Werner Electric

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Q. Please elucidate in brief about the WERNER’s infrastructure & What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? The Werner Electric Pvt. Ltd head office is based in Mysore with sales offices, assembly factories and technic al support from offices in Mysore, Delhi, Bangalore, Coimbatore and our distributor partnership network across India. Werner Electric India components are assembled to strict Indian industrial standards and exact Indian customer specification. Availability is now fast and unit prices extremely competitive. Werner customers can now get premium quality engineered, innovative design with the durability to cope with extreme Indian industrial and environmental conditions and importantly - reliable products at extremely competitive prices - a win-win situation for customers. In the past year we have made significant inward investment in developing our administration and logistics, continuing an investment in people at every level in keeping with growth with expansion. Not an easy balance to achieve in modern times of rapid technological and commercial growth in India - given the infrastructural challenges - and the

fast changing social and political changes of a country in transformation and evolution. Q. What are the market prospects for the WERNER products in India and How do you plan to position these products? The prospects in India for Werner Electric India are excellent and the company is fast growing, expanding - a rising star brand in India. Independent in India means Werner Electric is now perfectly placed to offer everything the customer needs in terms of top quality, reliability, availability and best prices representing excellent value and ROI to customers. We

now concentrate in getting the Werner message to every quarter of industry via our sales teams, trade media, trade shows, marketing. We are busy building our network opening new local offices and building local distributor partnerships across India to serve every region and all our customers.

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Rishabh :

Pursuance of “Make in India” as innate factor

control devices which include storage and communication, provides unique competitive advantage. Rishabh product portfolio encompasses hand held instruments as well as complete panel mounted models. The philosophy adapted by Rishabh from the outset, has been that there is one Rishabh standard for both domestic as well as international markets. Its products are made for the world and these have been well received for over years by its customers across the globe who also appreciate Rishabh’s core business principles and values.

Q. Can you brief us about Rishabh’s global network & activities? Mr. Deepak Thakur Chief Executive Officer Rishabh Instruments

Q. Rishabh Instruments has gain credible market share in measurement technology industry, how did company manage this significant growth? Over the last three decades since inception, Rishabh has built its reputation and more importantly credibility across the entire spectrum of Analog and Digital metering and instrumentation product range based ’best in class’ engineering practices and end to end in-house capability from design to production to service. Its ability to service a wide set of applications for its customers with its comprehensive product basket starting with meters which meet simple requirement with regards to measurement of basic electrical parameters up to high end power analytics and 112

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Rishabh has now presence in almost all major markets around the globe with an array of international customers who have continued their trust on Rishabh products for decades. As we aggressively and continuously grow our global footprint with more innovative and world class products, we also maintain a prominent presence in various global events and exhibitions. We have been showcasing our manufacturing and design prowess in Hannover Messe for years now and last year this positioning was further enhanced since this event ensured we were a part of the “Make in India” initiative led by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, himself. About four years back, Rishabh acquired a Polish company called Lumel. Part of Lumel’s portfolio is similar to Rishabh Instruments i.e. electrical metering devices including wide range of controllers and recorders, while the

balance portfolio comprises aluminum die casting, wherein the firm manufactures high-end aluminum components for various automotive and industrial product companies. We are beginning to see the fruits of synergy from partnership with Lumel with respect to sales/marketing as also design and development among other areas. In the future, we look forward to this engagement resulting in further substantial value add for both companies. In addition, Rishabh has acquired majority stake in a UK based instrumentation company about three years back and further established a fully owned subsidiary in the USA a couple of years ago. These international entities complemented by Rishabh’s channel network across Asia, Middle East and Africa completes its global reach.

Q. How about Rishabh Instrument’s initiatives in testing & measurement technology space? Which are your focus areas? India is coming into the limelight as manufacturing hot spot for engineered products. The “MAKE IN INDIA” campaign launched in 2015, reinforces Rishabh’s core conviction and business philosophy which it has pursued from inception. At Rishabh, business principle followed is “Concept to Bulk” which entails an in-house “Think Tank” in the organization which evaluates various product/technology concepts consistently and then ideas which pass the ‘go’ gate are further worked on, to bring into reality, new products. These developments after relevant testing are seamlessly transferred for commercial www.engrreview.com

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production. Rishabh’s fully integrated manufacturing set up also provides the organization requisite agility and control to meet market expectations. Since its inception, the core principle pursued at Rishabh has been that any product that carries the company’s brand is manufactured in-house. All plastic parts and housing elements that are required for most of the meters, devices and current transformers are manufactured in-house as also various metal components. In brief, for each product that we have in our portfolio, right from components to packaging and even stickers, labels and manuals – everything is done in-house. Thus Rishabh truly lives by the principle of ‘Make in India’ and the above facts reinforce the same emphatically. Again considering the production capacity that we have across various product segments and accordingy to the current statistics, we are one of the largest manufacturers of analogue panel meters in the world, by volume. We make approximately 125,000 analogue products and about 30,000 digital products monthly. Added to that, we can also manufacture about 1,500 current transformers a day. While analogue meters were the prime building blocks at Rishabh for the first decade and half, of its existence, over the last 15 years, Rishabh has consistently added products not only in the digital portfolio, but also in the power electronics space. We also have cam switches, www.engrreview.com

electromechanical devices and many others in our portfolio. Our continuous focus is to enhance the solutions basket we offer to our customers with added functionalities for existing products and extending our technology spectrum consistently.

Q. What are the market opportunities for Rishabh Instruments products in India? How do you plan to position these products? The energy capacity addition envisaged in the coming years as India transcends from an energy deficient to a sufficient economy as also the growing awareness of energy conservation, will not only enhance electrical metering business volumes but also change the focus of the industry on enhanced Energy Measurement and Energy Efficiency products and solutions. Additionally, power quality measurement will gain focus will open doors to new opportunities for growth. When you look at the Indian instrumentation and electrical metering market, Rishabh Instruments is today one of the most respected brands and also among the oldest players in the country with about three decades of experience. So to anyone who has ever bought an analogue meter or digital meter or multi meter, the ‘Rishabh Instruments’ name will instantly come to mind. The way Rishabh presents itself to its employees, stakeholders and customers alike, is that, it is a company that delivers

products that are reliable, robust and high on technology and engineering. Through customer contacts and engagements which I have had, personally, it appears that Rishabh is also seen as a company that is constantly innovating and trying to make available solutions which meet customer expectations, time and again. The evolving business canvass, as elaborated above, enables Rishabh to leverage its intrinsic strengths, to gain a larger share of various emerging opportunities.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market? Rishabh’s state–of–the-art manufacturing facility is one of its key strengths in the context of ensuring cost efficiency in tandem with fastest ‘ time to market’. Engineered products with highest costvalue optimization for end user across the widest product basket from any one manufacturer, is the key platform, used for positioning of Rishabh products. Towards this objective, the design and engineering team, has created a process of proactively assimilating feedback from users and customers, as also tracking market trends thru its marketing function. This insight and analysis is used to optimize product design, component specs, material selection, manufacturing processes, testing and calibration techniques. Cost competitiveness begins with R&D process thru selection of the most efficient way of FEBRUARY 2016 ENGINEERING REVIEW

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product designing. Advanced material science understanding is used appropriately as well, during development along with efficient adaption of newer technologies to deliver optimally engineered solutions. Apart from these, one of the most important dimensions is effective Quality Control which plays a vital role in lower Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) in addition to lower defects and hence better customer satisfaction. Through adaptation of 5S principles and ‘Right First Time’ levers, we deliver most competitive products with unmatched quality. Our ongoing investments in effective marketing, branding and product management have helped us to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Added to this, at Rishabh, we have always had a customer focused approach in which we continuously improve our customer service and support provision.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of Rishabh Instruments products? A pre-requisite for a successful product is, it being designed from concept or being re-engineered, efficiently so as to meet customer expectations and application requirements effectively. At Rishabh Instruments, we have invested in R&D infrastructure, human resources and capability building, consistently over the years. Our R&D facility is approved by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and the certification lab is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). It is evident that these facilities and resources provide Rishabh an unique advantage for developing and honing our offerings from time to time. We also leverage our European subsidiary Lumel to augment our own insights of solution requirements in the global arena and keep ourselves abreast of international trends in addition to using the facilities there to supplement our own design and testing efforts. The 114

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intensity of our product launches and calber of the offerings are a reiteration of our R&D prowess. In recent months, Rishabh has launched a new series of CAM switches with current rating upto 200A, which boasts of improved performance than the other industry front-runners in the same product category. Another innovative product successfully launched this year, is the 3 phase CT (Current Transformer) where instead of using 3 CT’s for 3 phases, only one SKU is required. Rishabh are the pioneers of this innovation in India. Similarly, focused and continuous developments on transducers have enabled to expand its range which currently includes the dual output transducers with the recent launches of RishDucer CA/CV in the Rish Con Transducer series. In the Test and Measuring range, Rishabh has introduced the new Power Clamp with a rotating clamp jaw opening, for which it has a design patent and also added Insulation and Earth Tester in its portfolio. Another addition is a fully programmable Signal Isolator and a new series for Programmable Relay including the Earth Leakage Relay. Our robust and structured development process with complete range of in-house infrastructure and capabilities has ensured all the aforesaid developments. This momentum at Rishabh is expected to further accelerate with even more exciting launches on the anvil which encompass upgraded Power Quality Analyzer, new Insulation Tester and Temp Controller as well as economical range of Power Supplies and improved high end digital Multimeter with advanced communication features. At Rishabh, it is believed that

its product basket enables it to enhance its strong position not only in domestic, but also in international arena which constitutes a major portion of the company’s top-line.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business? At Rishabh, quality is not something which we strive but it is intrinsic to our ethos. Quality – it is Rishabh’s philosophy that rather than only operating quality programs and validating their efficacy, it has to become a ‘way of life’ encompassing each and every member of the team. In Rishabh’s case, quality covers all business aspects from design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling to after sales services support – focused on ensuring value to customers consistently. Apart from this, Rishabh is a certified ISO 9001:2008 organization and has invested in world-class facilities to inspect products as per various standards such as IEC, DIN, IS and ANSI. While focus is on in-process prevention of quality issues, each device manufactured in the company goes through stringent testing and quality checks for which its QA lab is fully equipped with highly accurate calibration and testing equipment etc. Rishabh also has in addition consistently focused on people and practices, over the decades, which enables it to create and sustain customer satisfaction.

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2015, at Hannover when the campaign was unveiled there by PM Narendra Modi. It was an inspiring moment for all of us since it reinforced the belief that companies like ours had while starting on their journeys, decades ago. Even back then, companies like ours believed that at some point of time, the world would embrace India’s engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities. The launch of this campaign has simply brought this conviction into the limelight. More than half of our revenues come from international markets. We at Rishabh, have been servicing the global market as an Indian entity, for a long time. The campaign has given companies like Rishabh, a new impetus to leverage it and grow their business footprint more aggressively. My only concern is that entities that join this bandwagon should not treat the campaign as a gimmick for a short term, but take ‘Make in India’ as a long term commitment so that the world can look forward to India becoming its manufacturing hub for engineering solutions. So the right amount of checks on quality standards, and the right kind of audits need to take place to ensure that we don’t have any fly by night operators with a near term goals joining the platform as that will be detrimental to the whole initiative. As far as helping the company is concerned, even though the campaign is not directly affecting Rishabh in any manner, there are indirect benefits which are accruing. With a lot of awareness about India being created all over the world, Indian brands have been getting recognition as well. As a result, Rishabh Instruments and similar companies should be able to leverage further to grow its global business footprint. This success would emerge not only from cost arbitrage advantage for production which Indian suppliers bring to the table but also the ability to deliver shorter design to market timelines and high engineering/design capability for developing www.engrreview.com

innovative products.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving measurement technology industry? We believe that energy management is a domain which will gain traction as focus on energy efficiency and quality increases. Rishabh has been investing substantial efforts in this domain, and it already has about 100 odd installations across India and certain international geographies. We are trying to make this platform more user-friendly and more comprehensive with wide array of applications and integration capability with various devices.

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the measurement technology industry? The various programs initiated by Govt. of India such as Make in India Campaign, Digital India, Smart Cities including rejuvenated Solar Mission would boost energy generation, distribution and energy efficiency plus conservation opportunities in the country. At Rishabh it is believed that, one of the key areas, along with sufficient availability of power across all users countrywide, would be quality of power. Thus, in time to come, the attention of the entire power instruments users will be drawn to power quality and its analytics. Thus at Rishabh, while efforts are on going to service enhanced business volume from conventional electrical metering and allied instrumentation devices over the next few years, concurrently a clear road map is being created, to address the evolving industry needs, by developing high end devices like panel mounted Power Quality Analyzer, hand held (Portable) Power Quality Analyzer etc. The only message Rishabh would like to give for all power instruments users is to remain aware, bring more focus on assured power quality as this will have a direct impact not only on the energy consuming device life and

performance but also on their overall business economics.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? When a company such as Rishabh is on the journey to become an enterprise, one of the most critical elements is quality of human capital as also process capability enhancement to match this enhanced operational scale. Human resources are the key requirements for any sustainable growing company. An ideal mix of home grown managers as well as talent acquisition from outside is the most desired approach for any company wanting to build a healthy leadership pipeline which can take on the mantle of growth. Building robust and reliable process mechanism around such teams is the other essential building block which poses a challenge for organizations. Finally, it is imperative that new talent being on-boarded integrates into the company while it is also being ensured that subtle but designed changes happen with the existing team in sync with company objectives – all this while operations continue seamlessly. A growing company present in a country which is seen as having a positive business outlook over the medium to long term, such as ours, there exist ample opportunities to source good talent and also to retain performing team members – we leverage this consistently. Overall we are very excited about being the Energy & Power instrumentation space in which we are currently operating. India is an energy hungry economy which is today and also in the near future seen as the fastest growing nations globally. We firmly believe that this aspect supported by right governmental policies across various business spheres, would help Rishabh Instruments growth aspirations in the domestic market while our increased world-wide penetration would provide enough fuel for further business growth. FEBRUARY 2016 ENGINEERING REVIEW

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“We expect users in the Indian market to shift towards premium mindset” Mr. Sridhar Nalluri-General Manager InnoVista Sensors

Q. What trend will drive automation industry in near future? The industry is turning to remote communication and user-friendly (Smart) technology. And, the customers expect to reduce the manpower and to get the up-to-date data from remote locations. Also, in today’s trend, people are not ready to wait for longer durations for programming, integration and installations. Industry is keen to adapt technologies which can be easily and quickly integrated. Q. What are your initiatives in the automation industry space in line with technology transformations? To address the need of the Smart technology, we have the feature in our recently released nano-PLC (em4) by which we can communicate through GSM /Email/FTP. By this built-in feature, users shall receive failure alert, datalogs, monitor the data and also, parameters shall be changed from remote locations

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by Text Messages using their Mobile phone. To meet the expectation of easy and quick programming, we have specific, pre-defined functional blocks for various industries such as Solar, Pump/Valves, HVAC, Refrigeration etc. by using these functional blocks, customers can reduce their programming time drastically. Q. What are the remedies do you suggest to improve the positioning of the industry you are into? The people in the industry should be aware of the new technologies; they should be more innovative, more aggressive and sportive towards available new trends. We expect users in the Indian market towards more ‘premium mindset’ (value for money) instead of too much of cost consciousness. Users need to focus on long term returns over the short term gains. In this regard, we also need to accompany the users of the industry to create the awareness.

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“Till now, we as a pioneer of motor control, have developed world’s first innovative drive technologies” We have successively commercialized & marketed optimum robots for various uses, centering on arc welding, one of our areas of expertise and including spot welding, handling, assembly, painting, transfer of liquid crystal panels and transfer of semiconductor wafers to name a few.

Q. What trend will drive automation industry in near future? Energy saving, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and Safety. Q. What are your initiatives in the automation industry space in line with technology transformations? YASKAWA has always been the front runner in supporting with leading-edge technologies and industries of the times. We currently operate in the following three business domains, “Motion Control”, “Robotics” and “System Engineering”. Till now, we as a pioneer of motor control, have developed many world’s first innovative drive technologies, such as vector control, digital control and IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) drive. A

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Mr. Akinori Urakawa - President & CEO, YASKAWA India Private Limited

couple of years back we launched world’s first AC drive with Matrix Technology and also we are working on bringing of inverters with SiC IGBT and GaN Transistors in the market. We have successively commercialized and marketed optimum robots for various uses, centering on arc welding, one of our areas of expertise and including spot welding, handling, assembly, painting, transfer of liquid crystal panels and transfer of semiconductor wafers to name a few. YASKAWA has also developed Mechatrolink, a communication platform used in industrial automation that was certified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Mechatrolink can handle up to 100 Mbps data. It’s our endeavor to expand in the

business domains of “Environment and Energy” and “Robotics Human Assist”. Q. What are the remedies do you suggest to improve the positioning of the industry you are into? A kind of education and campaign by publishing about the importance of energy saving related reducing emission of carbon dioxide will be great help for not only industry but also Indian society as well. Also a kind of incentive by government for investment about energy saving equipment will accelerate to spread such gears.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Increase in the global & domestic demand for digitization will boost future of test and measurement industry in Indiaâ&#x20AC;?

Mr. Kalidas Bhangare, Managing Director - Testo India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. What trend will drive Test & Measurement industry in near future ? The electronic test equipment industry is blossoming and expanding as never before. With the rapidly growing and changing demand for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth operated devices, smart instruments, cloud data and driven processes, the Test and Measurement market in India certainly looks to be all set for witnessing a boom. Furthermore, the increase in the global and domestic demand for digitization to attain smart processes surely makes us anticipate a bright future of the test and measurement industry in India.

interface platform to get fast data access. The development in trends such as cloud data, Wi-Fi, bluetooth, smart phones and other technology transformations will act as the driving thrust for the future of the test and measurement equipment market. However, the complexity of smart devices along with the pacing pervasiveness of technology and connectivity makes the need for customized testing and monitoring solutions inevitable. To keep up with the pace of the fast moving trends in the industry, testo has also taken the initiative to bring across testing and measuring instruments that aid the engineers to work smart. The recent launches of testo, the air capture hood testo 420 and the new range of smart probes equips the users with smart and easy measurement techniques using the smartphone interface which allows them to measure the parameters smartly, efficiently and wirelessly along with the ease of saving and transferring data over networks and

thus, redefining your workstations. Q. What necessary actions should be taken to boost the measurement industry as a main stream sector ? To position the test and measurement industry as one of the rapidly growing industries, it is very necessary to come up with solutions which can support the ongoing trend of smart processes to assure an equal growth of the industry as a whole along with the tremendous growth of domestic and global demand due to enormous industrialization. Testo has already pulled up their socks to proceed with the growing test and measurement market and is thus working constantly towards bringing in innovative and smart solutions to provide users with fast, easy and world class testing and measuring products.

Q. What are your initiative in the Test & Measurement industry space inline with technology transformations ? One major need of the hour is the ease of rapid transfer of data through a common

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ROSS Controls: Leadership in Pneumatic Safety Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global reach? ROSS Controls has its headquaters in the United States with manufacturing & sales offices located in Germany, United Kingdom, France, Brazil, China, Japan & India. Our Indian facility is located in Chennai with sales engineers in Chennai, Coimbatore, New Delhi, Pune and Kolkata. Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain? Safety awareness is the key initiative. Business leaders are realizing they cannot afford to have their employees operating in an unsafe work environment. When I talk about safety, it is two things. It is not only protecting employees that are interacting with equipment, it is also protecting the equipment itself from possible damage and things not functioning the way they are designed to work. Some countries are behind others, but even countries new to safety are beginning to understand the importance of safety not only to their people and machines but to the bottom line. Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India? The greatest market opportunities are in our focus industries; glass, metals, press and pneumatic safety. Our focus is to drive our poppet and safety technology into these key industries, such as mechanical power presses, hollow glass and steel processing, that value long-term reliability and productivity. The growth in infrastructure investments offers opportunities for our steel and aluminum focus products, while the increase in consumer consumption creates demand for our hollow glass products. Q. What is future prospect for your industry? India is a growing market for both pneumatic automation and pneumatic safety.

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With the focus on “Make in India”, industry is beginning to invest in higher level automation and worker safety which bodes well for long term growth opportunities. Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry? Yes, our Indian engineering team is developing products for both the local and global markets. We look at certain industries that we think value our expertise and product portfolio. What we want is our field engineers or sales engineers to know as much about the equipment that our product is going on as the customer knows. We want them to look to us on how to handle the pneumatic circuitry on their equipment. Companies have put a great deal of effort into streamlining processes, and people do not have time or experience to think about the pneumatic circuitry of their equipment. In a perfect environment, they look to us to help design their equipment. In certain industries, we certainly have that ability to help them, but we are not trying to be that expert in every industry. We are focused on where we know we can be successful - where productivity is important to a customer and critical to them making money. When that is the case, we have a lot of success. Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products? We have many top line product ranges, depending on the industry. One product I would like to highlight is the DM2 valve used on mechanical power press clutch/ brake applications. The DM2 is a patented 3/2 normally closed valve distinguished by CrossflowTM passages. This arrangement provides outstanding flow characteristics and an integrated monitoring capability

Mr. Jay Dalal Managing Director Ross Controls India Vice President Global Engineering ROSS Controls

with total memory. The valve provides dynamic monitoring and dynamic memory which is unique in the industry. We are continuously developing new products, for example the Crossflow Size 6 (CF6). The CF6 is also used on mechanical power press clutch/ brake applications but was designed in India for the unique requirements of this market. The valve uses CrossflowTM passages for enhanced flow and offers external monitoring options. Q. What is your vision for your company? ROSS Controls will continue to pursue being the full safety solution provider to our customer base along with being the global technology leader in our focus industries. What is great about ROSS is that we are very focused on what we do well - we are the pneumatic leader at providing safety solutions and enhanced productivity for our customers.

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Ingersoll Rand : Convergence of efficiency with innovation Q. Can you please brief us about international alliances & Ingersoll Rand global infrastructure? Ingersoll Rand has a PAN-India presence with direct sales and service offices and a well-networked distribution setup along with two state-of-the-arts ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 approved manufacturing facilities at Ahmedabad and Sahibabad. Today, we have a strong network of our valued partners in more than 50 locations covering all Tier I-II cities in India. Globally we have 60 manufacturing sites employing 40,000 employees spread across different parts of

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the world. Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Q. What are the latest initiatives Ingersoll Rand has undertaken in industrial compressor space? Which are your focus areas? Compressed Air is the most indispensable source of energy in today’s modern industry. Advancement & Innovation in technology for economical & efficient Air Treatment is increasingly gaining significance due to continuously depleting non-renewable energy sources & imminent dangers of global warming.

Mr. Amar Kaul, Territory Vice President – India, Middle East & South Africa Compression Technologies & Services, Ingersoll Rand Over the past few years, we have been consistently investing in initiatives that have improved our productivity and this continues to be the journey of operational excellence. To sum up, our innovative approach, customer-first and solutionizing mind-set has driven us into the position of market leaders. Today there is a greater demand for energy efficient (low life cycle cost or operating cost) and minimum maintenance (high reliability) machines. Also, the purity of air has become the most important element if you have critical oil-free applications which are catered to by our Class 0 range

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of oil-free compressors for rotary screw and centrifugal technologies. Market opportunities are governed by the mega trends that define the economic progress. Growing population and scarcity of power become the basis industries in all verticals like FMCG, F&B, Pharma, Power coming up with strong growth potential. Similarly, if you have a multiplecompressor installation, advanced controllers coupled with extensive system audit services enable our customers to have optimum air efficiency, consistent flow, pressure and extended life of system components. Q. Please highlight more about Ingersoll Rand’s top line product range? Is there any new launch or in pipeline stage? Ingersoll Rand offers a wide range of compressors from 0.75 to 4500 kW and has several firsts to its credit, including its distinction of being the first company to introduce centrifugal compressors to the country. Ingersoll Rand is among the first manufacturers to offer compressors on rental in order to help customers avoid huge investments. Besides Compressors,

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Ingersoll Rand offers the widest range and technologies for Air Treatment and Filtration solutions-Air Dryers, Filters; Storage Solutions-Air Receivers; Energy Savings Controls Solutions like System Pressure & Flow Controllers, Variable Speed Drives, Remote Monitoring as well as the Energy Saving Compressed Air Modular Piping and Distribution Solutions for increasing the overall efficiency of the entire system (demand, supply and distribution side), besides reducing the maintenance costs and downtime. The Plant Audit Solution services deliver a unique combination for overall optimized efficiency, reliability and operations. Centac®, our centrifugal compressor range, has been our flagship product in our industrial compressor range. . Ingersoll Rand was the first to pioneer a fully packaged integrally geared design, popularly known as Centac® and is the world leader with over 20,000 Centac installed worldwide. Ingersoll Rand recently launched its new range of Water Cooled Refrigerated Air Dryers in 1000-2500cfm range with with breakthrough innovative design to provide class leading Energy Efficiency, Reliability and Productivity for our customers. These dryers are highly compact and Eco-friendly designed for tropical conditions to ensure our customers have complete ‘Peace of Mind’.” Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving compressor industry? The focus of the industry is moving towards the quality of air considering

critical applications in F&B, Pharma and Power sector. As this requirement becomes critical in deciding the selection of the air compressor, our best-in-class oil-free technology provides customers with the peace of mind that they look for. Also trend these days has moved towards higher energy efficiency (low life cycle cost or operating cost) and lower maintenance (high reliability), for offsetting the capital cost which is incurred on the machines. Increased awareness about air quality, together with growing adherence to Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines has seen a spurt in Pharmaceutical industry in the demand for oil free compressors over oil injected ones. Customers have started to look at compressor OEMs beyond equipment supply. They want compressor OEMs to offer them total air system solution to optimize use of this expensive utility. Q. What is your vision for the company for coming years? Our Vision A world of sustainable progress and enduring results Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product and design innovation for Industrial Technologies; Security; Food Safety; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. Our workplace emphasizes the values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation and Courage. Our Brand Promise, Vision & Values are the language that unifies us as an organization and creates a common purpose: advancing the quality of life by creating & sustaining safe, comfortable & efficient environments.

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Finolex – A Formidable Name in PVC Pipes & Fittings Finolex Industries Ltd (FIL), incorporated in 1981, is the industry leader in PVC pipes and fittings. The company, under the stewardship of Mr. Prakash Chhabria, has been recognized as India’s most trusted brand in the category of “Manufacturing Pipes” by the Brand Trust Report 2015, coupled with ranking as one of the top 1000 out of 19,000 brands studied. With three PVC pipe manufacturing plants in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Urse in Pune and Masar in Gujarat, Finolex has the distinction of having achieved backward integration through its own PVC resin manufacturing unit in Ratnagiri. The company headquartered in Chinchwad, Pune, has a large warehouse admeasuring 1,50,000 sq. ft. in Chinchwad itself and three other warehousing facilities in strategic locations like Bhubaneshwar, Indore and Noida. With a pan-India distribution network exceeding 15,000 touch points, FIL is truly spreading its wings to meet the demands of PVC pipes and fittings in the agricultural and non-agri segments covering the length and breadth of the country. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian speaks to Mr. Saurabh Dhanorkar, Managing Director, FIL to gauge the dynamics of this industry major known for its product quality, reach, service and wherewithal. Excerpts: “We are proud to be the largest backward integrated PVC pipes and fittings manufacturer in India.” Saurabh Dhanorkar, Managing Director, Finolex Industries Ltd.

Q. What are your comments on the economic scene in India, and what’s its impact on the construction industry? The Indian economy is on an upswing. The reforms the PM has announced in various sectors will give a new fillip and lead to long-term growth of the economy. The zero balance account opening by the masses has given a boost to the banking sector. The purchasing power of the people will increase. Subsidies will go.

The infrastructure sector covering roads, irrigation, mass housing, etc. will come out of the present impasse. The real estate business is currently concentrated in metros. This would now spread to mini metros and smaller cities as well. The Govt. has targeted for construction of 50 million new houses by 2022, especially for the middle income group. So if the signals are clear, we should be able to sustain a growth rate of more than10% With building construction gaining momentum, the demand for our PVC pipes would also increase substantially.

Q. What are the growth drivers for Finolex Industries?

FIL’s Masar Plant As I said, our products go to two major market segments – agriculture and non-agriculture. Under agriculture comes Irrigation, Dams, etc. Under non-agriculture comes construction – construction of commercial and residential buildings. Currently there is a slowdown in real estate business, especially in the metros. But then if you take pan-India, East is thriving in construction activities. So all put together, we are achieving a healthy growth this year.

Q. What’s your present range of manufacture? Any additions planned to the present portfolio?

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Our present manufacturing range comprises PVC Pipes and Pipe Fittings. We make agricultural pipes of 20 mm to 400 mm dia. These include Well protector pipes, Bore well pipes, Plumbing pipes,

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Finolex resin manufacturing plant in Ratnagiri Column pipes, etc. We also offer CPVC pipes to handle hot water. In Fittings we offer Elbows, Tees and Bends for agricultural, plumbing and building construction applications. The Pipes are manufactured at our plants at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Urse in Pune and Masar in Gujarat. We have our own Resin manufacturing plant in Ratnagiri. Resin is the major raw material for manufacturing PVC pipes. In fact we are India’s largest backward integrated PVC pipe & fittings manufacturer with a production capacity of 2,50,000 MT per annum. Our PVC Resin production capacity is 2,72,000 MT per annum. Any expansion we plan will be within this product range – in different types and sizes. We have some 200 types of pipes for different need-based applications.

Q. What are your R & D efforts and achievements? For manufacturing various types of pipes the raw materials are the same. The process is the same. There is no further scope for fundamental research. We pioneered the concept of PVC pipes 30 years ago to replace the traditional metal or concrete pipes. The latter posed problems where joints or bends were involved. The technology we use is totally

indigenous and contemporary.

Q. You have many firsts we believe? We are the first to have a cryogenic jetty to receive Ethylene at -104 deg. C, one of the key raw materials for resin production, to our Ratnagiri plant. We were the first to introduce selfit pipes in India. We also introduced Rubber Ring pipes for the first time in India.

Q. Are you exploring newer applications for your products? Yes, we shall be coming up with more products relating to water management. We are in the process of developing prototypes. Later they will be taken up for manufacture. We may launch these products in the next fiscal. We have a large network of dealers, sub-dealers and retail outlets. Our vast distribution network is one of our major strengths. We have yet to tap them fully.

Q. What are your initiatives to cultivate and train plumbers? Recently we had a massive consumer connect initiative in which we honoured 850 plumbers and gave away prizes. As per industry estimates, about 90% of the plumbing industry in India lacks professional training, thus putting the construc-

FIL’s Production line at Masar Plant tion industry to a major disadvantage. Trained and quality plumbers are very few. We have therefore tied up with Kushal – Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) to organize systematic training programs of five weeks’ duration to impart training to 500 plumbers in a phased manner. In five years’ time we should be able to churn out 10,000 professional plumbers. The training methodology/tools would include lectures, text books, video clippings, practical sessions in factory, etc. We shall take a nominal fee from the participants.

Q. What are the strategies you adopt to maintain your leadership position? We shall continue to give premium products of the highest quality and create trust in our customers at every nook and corner of the country. Luckily we have a vast distribution network which includes more than 15,000 outlets. Coming back to quality, we exceed the standards laid down by BIS. We never use fillers beyond the mandated standards in manufacturing our products. That is our commitment.

Q. Could you throw some light on your CSR activities?

Raw material mixing is a critical part of the production process at FIL

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Mr. Milind B. Magar, Sr. General ManagerMaintenance & Dev., FIL A visit to the Urse Plant of Finolex will more than convince the impeccable quality being infused by Finolex Industries in the manufacture of its PVC Pipes & Fittings. The main raw material for production of these products is PVC Resin. “Thanks to the backward integration done by us, the resin required for manufacturing these products are coming from our own production facility at Ratnagiri. About 20% of the remaining raw materials like calcium, calcium carbonate, etc. are imported from countries like Norway and Vietnam”, says Mr. Milind B. Magar, Sr. General Manager-Maintenance & Development, Finolex Industries Ltd. The manufacturing schematic goes like this: The raw materials plus additives are mixed at temperatures above 100 deg. C, and then cooled and conveyed to the compound storage silos. From here it is taken to the cooling vacuum tank. From there the compound is conveyed for extrusion. The extrusion press extrudes the pipes in the sizes programmed, cools and cuts the pipe in the required lengths. Thereafter it goes for socketing. The extrusion presses run at 80-90% load at maximum speed. The pipes have different colour schemes. Grey coloured pipes are meant for agriculture; blue for casing bore wells; white for buildings; and ivory (CPVC) pipes for carrying hot water. While inprocess quality checks are rigid, the company has a separate QC Lab, equipped with the best of calibration instruments and a team of engineers with an uncanny eye, to check the quality and reliability of the products. The batch samples, picked at random, are subjected to a series of tests like pressure test, temperature test, reversion, impact test, etc. to reaffirm their quality and ruggedness and ensure they conform to the self-imposed quality regimen of Finolex. At any given time, Finolex maintains an inventory of 6000T, it is learnt.

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Foundation, has been working actively for many years towards contributing to the social and economic development of the underprivileged and weaker sections of the society/ communities in and around our plants in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra and Masar, Gujarat with special focus on education, healthcare and community development. There is a long list of activities and accomplishments. These include: Upgrading 25 Zila Parishad Schools in and around Ratnagiri, setting up an English Medium School in Golap, Ratnagiri, Free Health Camps for Children, Free Cancer Screening Camps for Women, Setting up a Women’s Well-being Clinic, etc. Our association with Healing Little Hearts (HLH), a charity organization from UK deserves special mention. Under this, HLH surgeons come to India and conduct cardiac surgeries to children free of charge. Finolex, through Mukul Madhav Foundation, sponsors the teams’ accommodation and domestic travel expenses. Recently we also conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium. Cyclothon 2014 covering a 340 km stretch also culminated in our Foundation donating bicycles to deserving children for livelihood. Incidentally, in 2014 Finolex was bestowed with the Amity CSR Award under the manufacturing industry category.

Q. What are your major strengths? Our major strength is our quality people. We have a large team of dedicated people. New talents are being infused periodically. We are known for our work ethos and values. We are prompt in payments to our employees, bank, tax and statutory dues. There is no history of any delay in defraying payments to our suppliers either. All this brings a lot of goodwill to Finolex.

Q. So what are your future thrusts and where will you be five years hence? In the next five years we should be a Rs.6,500-crore company. Our focus will remain on ‘Water Management’ and we would continue to serve agriculture, infrastructure and housing segments. We shall give top-class products to our customers. Our quality products and enduring solutions would earn respect for us. This is how we would maintain our brand image.

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“Energy ConservationRemote Monitoring” Importance of Energy The importance of Energy. Energy is fundamental to the quality of our lives. Nowadays, we are totally dependent on an abundant and uninterrupted Supply of Energy for living and working. It is a key ingredient in all sectors of Modern Economies. Conserving Energy not only helps to Conserve Resources but also Translates into Financial Savings. Definition of Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is a way of managing and restraining the growth in Energy Consumption. Something is more Energy efficient if it delivers more services for the same Energy input, or the same services for less Energy input. Difference between Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency With Energy Efficiency, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to Save Energy. Energy Conservation involves a change in behavior to save Energy (Turning off the lights, Powering down Computers and Electronic Equipment at night, Lowering the Thermostat in winter and Raising it in Summer, Implementing Auto Power On System for Centralizing Air conditioner, Cooler etc to minimize the wastage of energy). Energy Conservation: The Energy Conservation Bill-2001 was passed by the Parliament in August-2001 and was expected to clear the way for to check Wastage Energy. This Bill was suppose to control huge wastage of Power. The Energy Conservation Bill 2001 prepared by group of expert committees discussed and debated at various forums, was passed by the Indian Parliament in august-2001.This a Bureau called the Bureau of Energy Efficiency

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(BEE) was established and managed through Governing council. However the implementation of Energy Conservation Bill-2001 has to be done through well qualified and experienced Energy Managers with the designated consumers and the Energy Auditors to check & certify that every such consumer c omplies with the provisions of this bill, thereby conserving the Energy, which of course will benefit the consumers themselves reducing their own Energy Bills and such savings increasing their profitability. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) also play key role in creation of professionally qualified energy managers and auditors with expertise in energy management, project management , financing and implementation of energy efficiency projects as well as policy analysis. It is a Law to force firms to make more profit and not an Act to control and monitor Energy Consumption of Industry. Under the BEE’s PAT Scheme (Perform, Achieves & Trade) for few Industrial Sectors, it is mandated to compulsorily improve their Energy Efficiency by adopting all the available measures including replacement of their old Equipments with New and Energy Efficient Equipments.

Mr. Haren Shah - Sr. Marketing Executive MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

Energy Audit & Accounting The Energy accounting gives the overall picture of Energy availability & its use. The Energy Audit enables analyzing the data in meaningful manner to evolve measure to introduce checks & balances in the system to reduce leakages and losses and also to improve technical performances. Energy Audit is carried out with the following objectives. • Review of technical efficiency of system elements in T& D System. • Review of performance of Equipment, Meters, Control Panels, and distribution Transformers, etc. etc. • Analysis of the techniques for measuring energy received, energy billed and revenue collection. • Review and up gradation of procedure for energy accounting. • Establishment of norms for checking the consumption of various categories of consumers and overall energy balance in the circle. • To clearly audit the segregation of technical and Non-technical losses. All the details pertaining to Energy Accounting may be fed to the computerized billing system and the MIS report of each feeder may be generated through software package. MIS Report in the desired format could be generated by the Billing computer. The system may be made available at various levels i. e. substation / Sub division / Divisions / Circle. It can thus be concluded that energy accounting and audit is very essential for

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» POWER can be grouped into table or graph for Analysis & Management of Electrical System. The User-friendly software shows on PC Real time value, Tabular representation, Graphical display of Measured, Stored values, History trends, Alarms for Max./ Min. values etc. These values can be converted to Excel format for further data processing & import into other software platforms. “MFM96S” is having IP54 (Meter Front) & CE Complaisance as per EN61010-1, ENG61326-1. The objectives of this Energy Monitoring and Energy Conservation are very good but the road ahead is very long, rough and tardy but with the cooperation and strong will, nothing is impossible.

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For more information Email: haren.shah@mecoinst.com, Webside: www.mecoinst.com

Some of the writ-up, example or case study taken from various Journals, Magazine, Website, Reference Books etc for the awareness & knowledge. This Article is issued without any prejudice. E. & O. E. Haren Shah is Commerce Graduated from Mumbai University. He is associated with M/s. Meco Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Navi Mumbai since more then 20 years. Mr. Premchand Goliya (CMD) & Mr. Kamal Goliya (CEO). MECO INSTRUMENTS PVT - is market leaders in the field of Testing and Measuring Instruments for over decades with “Reliable, Long Lasting & Affordable Instruments …. Since 1962”

“MECO” Multifunction Power & Energy Monitor, Model : “MFM-96S” Microcontroller based with MODBUS RTU Protocol is indigenously designed, tooled and manufactured by the R & D Department of MECO and Competitively Priced. “MFM-96S” is Super Bright Red LED Displays with Inbuilt Memory to store CTR, PTR, Inst. Address, Password & Energy Reset facility. It has Simultaneous Display for Voltage, Current, Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power, Frequency, Power Factor, Active Energy, Reactive Energy & Apparent Energy (Import / Export - 4 Quadrant operations). TRMS Measurement, 3P3W / 3P4W (User Selectable) CTR, PTR, Instruments address, Password Protected, Energy Reset & Auto / Manual Scroll Display (Programmable) are key features of “MFM-96S”. With Support of System Integration company MFM-96S is Ideal to monitor & acquire data though GPS / GPRS of Energy consumption of Building Management System, PLC’s / SCADA, Energy Audit, QC Testing, Power Management, Remote Monitoring System etc. for Bank’s Branches, Commercial Premises, Industrial Estate, Departmental Stores, Malls, Hospitals, Schools / College / University Campus, Gymkhana etc. MFM-96S having RS-485 Port with MODBUS Protocol & Power Master Software to store parameters on the PC

reducing the T&D loss within optimum permissible limits, for which target are to be fixed and concerned efforts are to be mad to plug the leakages in the T & D system so that revenue collection of State Electricity Boards as well as Utilities increases which in turn will give a face-lift to them and improve their financial health. The Energy accounting gives the overall picture of Energy availability & its use. The Energy Audit enables analyzing the data in meaningful manner to evolve measure to introduce checks & balances in the system to reduce leakages and losses and also to improve technical performances. Increasing spread of utilities over a wide network only necessitates an efficient, reliable and costeffective solution for remote monitoring. Real-time monitoring of efficiency in performance and ahead-of-time indication of a probable maintenance are aspects critical to every company. Innovative device with GPRS connectivity, time and date facility, display, event logger and serial ports provides accurate information on energy consumption by each process, each location, within a stipulated time period as it is important to measure and monitor energy. Data is analysed on a continuous basis and user-defined trends for individual parameters such as RMS Voltages & Currents, PF, Frequency, KW, kWh, kVarh, kVAh, Maximum Demand,, etc. are created.

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Rishabh CTs - A Technological Excellence

CT Basics Measurement of energy flow is extremely important to monitor and protect the power system. Current Transformer is widely used for this purpose. It becomes practically impossible for any measuring instrument to handle the high current values and hence Current Transformer comes as a handy solution. Current transformer produces a reduced current accurately proportional to the current in the circuit, which can be conveniently connected to measuring and recording instruments. A current transformer isolates the measuring instruments from very high voltage in the monitored circuit. Engineers often tend to think of a current transformer as an ideal device. Hence let’s have a look at ideal CT. Ideal Current Transformer An ideal current transformer would proportionally scale down the value of the power system current to a useable known value. Second, the scale-down output should faithfully reproduce the power system current waveform. An ideal current transformer should perform these two tasks over the range of a few amps up through ten thousands amps. The ideal current transformer should be able to meet these requirements. In reality, a current transformer has limitations. Today’s current transformer hasn’t changed since it was developed.

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to scale down the system current. This will ensure that the output current is always proportional to the current flowing in the conductor. The current carrying conductor is referred to as a primary or P1 and the ends of the wire surrounding the core are referred to as a secondary or S1 and S2 for single winding current transformer.

A current transformer consists of the following components: • A laminated steel core • A secondary winding around the core • Insulating material When current travels through a current carrying device, such as a cable or bus duct it develops a magnetic field at right angles to the flow of current. The strength of the magnetic field varies as the current magnitude changes during all operating conditions. As learnt in transformer theory, when a magnetic field strikes a wire, it will cause a current to flow in the wire. By using the strength of the magnetic field and knowing the turns ratio, we can obtain a value of current that is useable for meters, relays and other current sensing devices. In order to scale a value of high current flowing in a conductor, the engineer needs to introduce a specific number of uniformly distributed turns of wire around the core

CT Assembly Accuracy of CT depends on the magnetic performance of the steel core. Hence we can call it as a heart of CT. Torridly wound cores with high permeability and low loss are used to optimize performance and physical size of the transformers. High grade insulation is used to insulate between the windings and the core and between winding layers. Maximum mechanical and electrical performance is achieved by distributing all windings evenly around periphery of core. The casing of the CTs is made with UL 94 V-0 approved 10% glass filled Polycarbonate material having self-extinguishing and non-drip feature that provides an excellent mechanical / fire protective body & look and long term dielectric performance. CT Selection Factors to be considered while selection of the current transformer. 1) Primary Current : The nominal value of the primary current (Ipn) should be selected from the offered series range of available types to provide the closest match with the expected primary current of the system.All

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low voltage transformers manufactured by Rishabh have an extended rating of 120% which makes conversion possible within a range 20% higher than the rated value. 2) Secondary Current : Secondary current (Isn) is to adapt to the system found on the secondary side of the transformer. 5A and 1A are the standardized secondary current values. Primary current/secondary current (Ipn/Isn) is the standard transformation ratio. 3) Power – the transformer load : The total load (VA) that will be connected to the secondary side of the transformer should be considered, including the load from the connected device as well as losses on

connection leads and terminals. According to standard IEC 60044-1 the current and phase errors of the transformer should not exceed values specified in below given table at any secondary load in the range from 25% to 100% of the rated load.

Factors affecting CT prices Selection CT VA burden and accuracy class should be according to the actual requirement of the application wherein the CT is going to be installed. Selecting higher VA or Class than necessary usually results in a higher cost.

(Omicron make CT Analyzer) with facilities for automatic printout of test results. Test comparisons are made with standard traceable NPL to validate ratio accuracy performance for all CTs. For protection class CT the performance is verified by excitation measurements.

Instrument Security Factor (FS) The cost generally increases as the CT internal diameter increases. 1A secondary CTs are usually more expensive than 5A CTs. In order to protect the instruments and meters from being damaged by high currents during fault conditions, a metering core must be saturated typically between 5 and 20 times the rated currents. The rated instrument security factor (FS) indicates the over current as a multiple of the rated current at which the metering core will saturate. It is thus limiting the secondary current to FS times the rated current. ISF for Rishabh CTs are designed to 5 or less than 5. The safety of the metering equipment is greatest when Rishabh CTs are used.

Test Set up Photo used in Rishabh with Test Certificate supplied with each CT. Metering Class CTs In general the following applies : Accuracy class requirements: • 0.1 or 0.2 for precision measurements. • 0.5 for High grade Killowatt-hour meters. • 1.0 for commercial grade killowatt-hour meters. • 1 or 3 for general industrial measurements. • 3 or 5 for approximate measurements.

CT Testing Each and every CT is tested in accordance with IEC 60044-1 or IS-2705 for ratio errors and phase angle errors with microprocessor based automatic transformer test set

Burden requirements: • Ammeter : 1.0 VA. • Current coil of Watt/var meter : 1.5 VA. • Current coil of energy meter : 2.0 VA. • Current coil of PF indicator : 2.5 VA. • Current coil of Tri-vector meter : 3.0 VA. Protection Class CTs In addition to general specification required

4) Dimensions: Internal and external dimensions of the transformer should be specified to ensure the possibility to install the transformer on the current circuit and that it can be accommodated in the planned locations. 5) Accuracy class to obtain satisfactory measurement accuracy : In case of metering CTs with accuracy class 0.2, 0.5, 1 or 3, CT has to be accurate from 5% to 120% of the rated primary current and CTs with accuracy class 0.2S and 0.5S, it has to be accurate from 1% to 120% of the rated primary current at 25% and 100% of the rated burden at specified power factor.

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» POWER in balanced protection systems (including restricted earth fault) where the system is sensitively dependent on CT accuracy. Further to the general CT specifications, we now need to know: • Vkp – Voltage knee point • Io – Maximum magnetizing current at Vkp • Rs – Maximum resistance of the secondary winding. Knee Point Voltage: That point on the magnetizing curve where an increase of 10% in the flux density (voltage) causes an increase of 50% in the magnetizing force (current). Conclusion : As Rishabh is having the complete basket of low tension current transformers manufactured in a world class CT manufacturing setup consisting of an automatic testing facility for all CTs with a printed Test Certificates, we have a real technological excellence in current transformers. References: 1) GE consumer & Industrial Specification Engineer Series, 2) abb-przekladniki en_01_16.11.pdf 3) CT theory – GR elect.pdf For more information www.rishabh.co.in

for CT design, Protection CTs require an Accuracy Limit Factor (ALF). This is the multiple of rated current up to which the CT will operate while complying with the accuracy class requirements. In general the following applies: • Instantaneous over current relays & trip coils : 2.5VA class 10P5. • Thermal Inverse time relays : 7.5VA class 10P10. • Low consumption relays : 2.5VA class 10P10. • Inverse definite min. time (IDMT) Over current relays : 15VA class 10P10/15.

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• IDMT earth fault relays with fault stability or accurate time grading required : 15VA class 5P10. Class PS CTs Class PS CTs are special CTs used mainly

Mr. Santosh R. Bhangale Product Manager – Analog Expertise Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Nasik - India

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A protective suit for difficult missions A small Swiss company specialises in high-quality protective suits and their ventilation. Wearers experience high levels of safety and freedom of movement. The blower units use fast brushless maxon DC motors.

t first glance, the yellow protection suits by TB Safety look a little strange. Slightly bloated. This is because the breathing air blower unit fills not only the hood, but the entire suit with clean air. Nik Keel, founder and owner of TB Safety, knows all there is to know about protective suits. The benefits of his system are easy to see: great freedom of movement for the wearer, comfortable suit climate, and not least safety. One of the highest risks inherent to protective suits is the process of taking them off. The wearer must avoid any contact with the outside of the suit to prevent contamination. The VenION single-piece suit can simply be peeled off

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maxon EC 22 motor The brushless EC 22 DC motor has a high speed and runs smoothly. Its ironless winding prevents stutter. For this application, a unit with a power of 40 W was used. and is therefore extremely safe. Another advantage is the placement of the blower unit. It is inside the suit itself; only the filters are on the outside. The air is distributed by ducts that are cleverly sewn into the suit. There is no need for heavy straps or for air supply hoses on the back. TB Safety mainly provides its quality suits to the pharmaceutical and nuclear industries – over 30,000 units per year in Switzerland alone. In theory, the suits could also be used in areas affected by epidemics, such as Ebola. However, this would be very costly, as each suit costs between CHF 80 and 150 and can be used only once. The blower unit however – the

“heart” of the suit – is reusable. Its Li-Ion battery is good for more than four hours of operation. The blower unit is capable of providing an air supply flow of up to 600 liters per minute. It is driven by a popular maxon DC motor: the brushless EC 22. With its ironless winding and strong magnet, the EC 22 is efficient, fast and very durable. Nik Keel selected the motor especially for its compact and lightweight design. “Low vibrations and noise were also key requirements.” Additionally, the drive needed to be electronically commutated. This was a mandatory criterion, because a brushed motor poses a risk of spark formation and this would not have passed the strict approval process. Nik Keel has great plans for his company. He wants to expand production in Italy and Poland and sell up to 2000 blower units annually. At the same time, he is developing a new type of suit, equipped with magnetic connections for the blower unit. This would allow the blower and filter to be attached to the magnetic connections inside the suit. As a result, the filters would also be protected against contamination and could be reused repeatedly. Another challenging project has already been completed successfully: TB Safety built an isolation unit for the air transport of Ebola patients. In only four months, the company developed a small chamber with space for one person. The pressure was high, and time was tight, but the developers succeeded. The customer, the Swiss air rescue unit Rega, immediately used the chamber in a real emergency. “The secret of our success,” says Nik Keel, “is that instead of mass production, we make products that fit the specific needs of our customers.”

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Motor starting capability & MeccAlte Auxiliary Winding (MAUX) Motor Starting Capability reference handbook

Main Output 3Ph or 1Ph Sensing

Standard AVR

AVR Power Main Stator and MAUX winding

Exciter Stator (field)

Exciter Rotor (Armature)

Main Field (Rotor) Mechanical power input

Rotating Diodes

MAUX Lay out. Standard on MeccAlte products. Main Output AVR Power

PMG Stator

PMG Rotor (Field)

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Sense

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PMG Lay out. Optional on many competitor products. Mecc Alte pioneered the technological benefits of the MAUX. However, some traditional users still occasionally request a Permanent Magnet Generator option. Our philosophy is to use uncomplicated systems which meant that, until the introduction of the digital regulator, we would require several different AVR’s and consequently could see no benefit in offering a PMG option. However, with the digital regulator we are now able to offer optional PMG on the standard Mecc Alte products starting from 180kVA. The PMAUX Permanent Magnet Auxiliary system allows the fitting of a kit which adds a PMG onto the existing generator. This means that the MAUX auxiliary can act as a backup in times of trouble. There is no need to change the AVR, a kit can be kept in stock and retro fitted to our alternators above 400kVA as a standard, or above 180kVA if requested from the factory.

Mecc Alte pioneered the technological benefits of the MAUX. However, some traditional users still occasionally Motor starting curves of PMG (PMAUX) for series ECO 38, ECO 40, ECO 43 and ECO 46 are the same as for the auxiliary winding MAUX request a Permanent Magnet Generator option. Our philosophy is to use uncomplicated systems which meant that, until the introduction of the digital regulator, we would require several different AVR’s and consequently could see no benefit in offering a PMG option. However, with the digital regulator we are now able to offer optional PMG on the standard Mecc Alte products starting from 180kVA. The PMAUX Permanent Magnet Auxiliary system allows the fitting of a kit which adds a PMG onto the existing generator. This means that the MAUX auxiliary can act as a backup in times of trouble. There is no need to change the AVR, a kit can be kept in stock and retro fitted to our alternators above 400kVA as a standard, or above 180kVA if requested from the factory. Motor starting curves of PMG (PMAUX) for series ECO 38, ECO 40, ECO 43 and ECO 46 are the same as for the auxiliary winding MAUX Rev.5 3/11

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he ability to maintain fault current during short circuit conditions is a common requirement in the world wide marketplace. The purpose of course is to allow for downstream circuit breakers to see a high enough level of current to be able to trip and thus remove the fault from the system. There are several ways to accomplish this. In the past, external electronic modules such as the Current Boost System and Series Boost Option were the norm. More recently, the market has adopted the Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) excitation system as a way of meeting fault current support requirements. Mecc Alte meets the fault current support requirement by using an auxiliary winding to provide positive power to the automatic voltage regulator (AVR). The auxiliary winding is a separate single phase winding which is inserted into the main stator along side of the main output winding. By design, the mutual inductance with the main winding is minimized. The auxiliary winding picks up the third harmonic to power the AVR. Because of this and in conjunction with smart regulator design, waveform distortions in the main winding due to non-linear loads will not affect AVR performance.

There are many benefits to the MAUX system when compared to the standard PMG: • The auxiliary winding is built into all Mecc Alte generators. It does not need to be specially ordered and is included in the base price. The MAUX system provides in excess of 300% fault current on all models for up to 20 seconds. This is twice the amount of time that most PMG systems will provide short circuit maintenance. Copper wire used for the MAUX is specially insulated with four layers of a custom polyamide enamel. • The auxiliary winding does not add length or weight to the generator thus providing for a compact design.

• Just like with a PMG, motor starting capability is significantly enhanced as the AVR has a positive power supply. After the initial transient response, the system voltage recovers extremely quickly allowing for electric motors to come up to speed much faster. The generator can tolerate higher voltage dips at the stator output while still being able to supply very high currents. The Maux system can provide for 300% of nominal output current (minimum) even when high voltage dips are expected. • Only one AVR is needed to power our entire line of 2, 4 and 6 pole industrial products. Most PMG systems require a different AVR than their standard nonPMG systems use. Mecc Alte eliminates the need to carry different AVR’s in stock. • If for any reason the auxiliary winding should fail, the AVR can be reconnected to take power from the main generator output leads. You lose the fault current support and increased motor start capability, but you do not lose the generator function. In many PMG systems, should the PMG fail you will not be able to power the AVR from the main stator output and thus the system goes down until repair personnel can visit the site to fix the problem. • Changing the rotating diodes is easy with the MAUX system as there is no PMG to interfere with servicing. In MeccAlte machines, the diodes are immediately accessible by removing the rearpanel of the machine. Today, the Mecc Alte auxiliary winding system is the most economical and space efficient way in the market to provide fault current support and enhanced motor start capability.

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Cross-border connections Deploying HVDC to overcome transmission challenges in the SAARC region

oving power over long distances while minimising losses has been a long-standing challenge for the global energy industry. However, innovations in high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission offer new ways to enhance efficiency, reliability and capability.

Smart SAARC interconnection At the 18th South Asian Association forRegional Cooperation (SAARC) summit held in November 2014, the participant countries signed a seamless electricity grid deal, with the aim of facilitating greater power cooperation among the countries, thereby improving power availability in the SAARC region. SAARC countries have experienced a gradual increase in the demand and generation of electric power. Their power generation portfolio includes coal, gas, petroleum, hydel and a growing proportion of renewables. Optimising the use of natural resources, balancing out peak diversity and enhancing environmental responsibility are the core drivers for an interconnected SAARC grid. The vision is to balance the power deficit in one country by drawing surplus power from another through cross-border transmission ties. It is estimated that 30 per cent of the SAARC region’s energy demands are met through imports. Therefore, having a common grid will help address electricity shortages. However, cross-border interconnection

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of electrical systems cannot always be achieved using normal high voltage AC transmission lines due to different operating frequencies or frequency controls. In such situations, HVDC provides an asynchronous tie, forming a “firewall” against system disturbances to provide better system security. The benefits of this approach can be seen in the 500 MW HVDC interconnection between Baharampur (India) and Bheramara (Bangladesh), established in 2013 to enable power exchange between the two countries. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has emerged as a strong player in South Asia. The corporation is playing an active role in the formation of a strong SAARC electricity grid to ensure effective and mutually beneficial use of resources.

Introducing VSC-HVDC HVDC technology reduces transmission costs and losses in the transmission of bulk power when a certain threshold distance is crossed as it does not require the burden of transmitting reactive power. However, the problems surrounding power flow and protection when connecting to AC systems have limited the uptake of the technology. This is set to change thanks to renewables’ ascension to the mainstream energy sector. The increasing focus on renewable resources is stimulating new ways of thinking about old problems. The remoteness of many renewable sources

demands more efficient long distance transmission to load centres. This has driven the development of voltage source converter(VSC)-based HVDC, thus unlocking benefits for many long distance transmission applications. Advances in power semiconductor devices have also stimulated fresh exploration of the HVDC transmission potential. A benefit of introducing VSC power conversion is that it incorporates a voltage source on the DC side when delivering to AC systems. This maintains a prescribed voltage across multiple terminals irrespective of the magnitude or the polarity of the current flowing through the source. Voltages are well defined and normally independent of the converter operation. If the VSC is connected to an active AC system, the power flow can be bidirectional. Power reversal is achieved by changing the direction of the current without altering the voltage polarity. This means XLPE cables can be used instead of mass impregnated (MI) cables deployed in conventional line commutated converter (LCC) systems. The cost advantages of using XLPE rather than MI cables make VSC very attractive for systems that use long distance DC cable transmission. Cost savings are just one part of the equation. There are also technical advantages of using VSC-HVDC over conventional LCC technology. These include forced commutation of valves independent of AC line voltages, independent control of active and reactive power and the ability to connect to a weak or passive AC network, which is particularly difficult with LCC-HVDC systems. Additional benefits of the technology include a reduced requirement for harmonic filters, fast power transfer control to damp electromechanical

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oscillations and improved transient stability following disturbances. VSC-HVDC is increasingly being considered as a viable solution for complex and challenging DC transmission projects. In addition to the SAARC interconnection projects, a number of initiatives under planning in India, such as the Pugalur-Trichur system and Desert Power India 2050, are set to benefit from VSC-HVDC technology.

Pugalur-Trichur 2,000 MW HVDC system Trichur in Kerala has major right-of-way (RoW) issues, limiting the creation of new corridors for power transmission. In order to overcome this, a combination of hybrid AC-DC lines, wherein existing AC lines are reconfigured to lay DC lines, & underground XLPE cables will be used while upgrading the transmission system. At the standing committee meeting on Power System Planning on April 15, 2015, Powergrid proposed the establishment of a VSC-based 2,000 MW DC link between Pugalur and North Trichur with 2,000 MW VSC-HVDC terminals at Pugalur and North Trichur. The transmission link between Pugalur and North Trichur will include HVDC overhead lines going into Kerala. Then underground cables will be laid through the portion of the link where RoW issues are anticipated, up to the Trichur terminal. Powergrid is now preparing to tender this project, making it possibly the first VSC-HVDC project to be implemented in the country.

Desert Power India 2050 High GDP growth is accelerating India’s energy demands, and domestic fuel reserves are depleting. This is driving the need to harness alternative energy sources. The country has immense untapped solar potential, especially across the deserts. The new initiative proposes to generate solar power from extensive hot and cold desert regions including Thar (Rajasthan), the Rann of Kutch (Gujarat), Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir), and the Lahul and Spiti valley (Himachal Pradesh). The total geographical area of these deserts is 330,000 square km, with wasteland accounting for more than 148,000 square km. Using just 10 per cent of the wasteland for solar and wind generation could produce up to 450 GW

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of power. This would play a major role in meeting India’s future energy needs. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recognises the need for largescale development of solar power and its effective integration with the main power grid. It has commissioned Powergrid to make an assessment of the renewable generation potential in the desert regions with a view to meeting the necessary infrastructure requirements by 2050. The proposed transmission capacity will necessitate the use of pioneering technologies including 18 HVDC projects (see Table), many of which may benefit from VSC-HVDC.

This pioneering approach provides more reliability and stability to the transmission system.The world’s first multi-terminal VSCHVDC link was developed for China’s Nanao Island wind power plant. It consists of three converter stations at different locations, connected by a combination of subsea DC cables, land DC cables and overhead DC lines. The aim of developing this link was to reduce transmission losses and eliminate the need for reactive power compensation when incorporating wind power generated on the island into the onshore grid. The Nanao project delivers a tangible commercial and technical value by facilitating the secure and efficient operation of the transmission network.

India-Sri Lanka transmission During 2010, the governments of India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU for a feasibility study for the interconnection of their electricity grids. The project will involve the transmission of power between India and Sri Lanka via a 2x500 MW HVDC system. The agencies appointed to execute this important SAARC interconnection project are Powergrid, India, and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka. The HVDC link will comprise overhead lines in the two countries, connected by a submarine cable. Powergrid will establish a new 400 kV substation with 2x500 MW HVDC terminals at Madurai, a 130 km HVDC overhead line to the Indian coast, and a 120 km submarine cable to Thirukketiswaram in Sri Lanka. CEB’s role is to lay a 110 km HVDC overhead line from Thirukketiswaram on the Sri Lankan coast to the New Anuradhapura substation with 2x500 MW HVDC terminals. The timing and scope of this project would be ideal for VSC-HVDC system implementation.

Multi-terminal capabilities of VSC-HVDC A core differentiator of VSC-HVDC is its ability to overcome the limiting twoterminal point-to-point set-up of conventional HVDC connections. A multiterminal HVDC system can connect more than two converters, providing additional reliability by compensating for the loss of any single converter in the system. Typically, one of the converters regulates the DC voltage and the others control the power flow.

Conclusion Through cross-border transmission ties, the power deficit in one country can be balanced by surplus power in another. The challenge is to link up independent electrical grids in different countries through crossborder connections, and the ideal solution is a DC electrical connection. VSC-HVDC is a pioneering technology that is rapidly gaining credibility and attention in this field. The successful commissioning of global VSC-HVDC projects in recent years, such as the Nanao multi-terminal project, represents an important milestone for the global power industry. These projects verify the technical capability of VSCHVDC systems, boost confidence in the technology and will possibly lead to the emergence of DC grids in the future. Projects like the SAARC electrical grid interconnection initiative and Desert Power India 2050 as well as state-owned and private renewable integration are set to benefit from VSC-HVDC going forward. Powergrid is poised to become a forerunner in the active deployment of VSC-HVDC transmission as it works proactively and intelligently to overcome power challenges in India and the wider South Asian region.

By Lalit Tejwani, Director, RXPE India

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Geissel India - German excellence at home

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.

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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. Multisealing inserts: To fit both brass and polyamide glands, with 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. For more information: Email: info@geissel-india.com

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Sterling & Wilson partnered with Professional Power Products (3PI)

Mr. Rajesh Shah, President, Sterling & Wilson Co-gen Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

terling and Wilson Pvt. Ltd. a world leader in the Turnkey MEP services and engineering, procurement and construction of distributed energy systems, has partnered with Professional Power Products (3PI) a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) (Nasdaq: PSIX), through a new venture, Sterling and Wilson Cogen Solutions, LLC (SWCS). The new company has been formed to pursue the rapidly expanding North American cogeneration/combined heat and power (CHP) market. SWCS will initially open offices in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, with plans to expand into other regions as the market continues to grow. “Sterling and Wilson has been following the growth of the North American cogeneration market for the last several years,” said Rajesh Shah, President of Sterling and Wilson Co-gen Solutions Pvt. Ltd. “S&W has analyzed the market through our internal strategy group and through major global consulting companies, and these studies show the market is positioned for massive expansion. We’ve had all the resources necessary to capture a large segment of this 40-gigawatt market except for a U.S. company with the necessary products and services that

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shared our vision. After an extensive search, we have found a partner to support that growth in PSI and its subsidiary 3PI.” SWCS’s goal is to become the dominant player in the small to midsized cogeneration market (under 20MW) by providing companies with the customized products and services they desire. Through the combined capabilities of S&W, 3PI and PSI, SWCS will supply development, engineering, product, construction, service and financing of CHP systems, making it the only company in the market that can internally control all aspects of such projects. “We are extremely excited to be selected by an industry leader like S&W to be its partner and supplier of engines and packaging services,” said Gary Winemaster, PSI’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “S&W’s entry into this market validates our vision for the expansion of our power generation engine products and the growth of 3PI.” Sterling and Wilson Cogen Solutions is already pursuing several CHP projects and will be certifying cogeneration systems in both state and Department of Energy programs.

About Sterling and Wilson Sterling and Wilson, which began operating in 1927 as Wilson Electric Works, is a leading MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) services provider in India and part of Shapoorji Pallonji Group, the 150-year-old, $3 billion conglomerate. Sterling and Wilson’s range of offerings cover turnkey MEP projects, electrical, HVAC, DG sets from 10 kVA to 3,300 kVA, manufacture of HT/LT panels, public health engineering and firefighting, security systems, mechanical EPC, EPC

contracting, distributed power and co-generation, data centre EPC, turnkey EPC for solar power projects, operation and maintenance and international operations. Today, Sterling and Wilson has evolved as India’s leading MEP services company. Some of its key MEP projects are First International Financial Centre (FIFC), Terminal 3 – Indira Gandhi International Airport, Lulu International Mall, Buddh International Circuit, and Ford India, to name a few. Sterling and Wilson is India’s largest solar EPC in terms of number of projects. It was awarded the “Energize” Indian Power Sector Award for “Excellence in Solar EPC” for the year 2012–13, as evaluated by Ernst & Young and presented by CNBC-TV 18. Sterling and Wilson is also recognized as India’s top solar EPC player and is ranked 9th globally by IHS Solar Research’s Q3 2015 report on Global PV Integrator market share. The company has been recently awarded “Leading Solar EPC Company” by Renewable Energy India Awards 2015 and has also won Inter-solar India 2015 Solar projects in India Award for its 11 MWp Solar PV Power Plant in Maharashtra, India. Internationally, the company and its parent SPCL are currently developing a pipeline of projects across India, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa.

For more information Website: www.sterlingandwilson.com For more information on PSI or 3PI, visit www.psiengines.com or www.professionalpowerproducts.com

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Special travel packages to visit International trade fairs for

Wire & Tube, Commodities, Machine Tools & Chemicals 

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 150000 products + 24700 Exhibitors + 186104 Visitors from 211 countries

4 – 8 April 2016, Dusseldorf - Germany  1,313 exhibitors from 50 countries  38,547 visitors

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119 Canton Fair 2016 China's oldest and largest comprehensive trade fair, is the key trade bridge and platform that promotes world trade development. The most effective way to develop the business relationships for Indian visitors to succeed in China.  Exhibit Profile  • • • • • • • • •

Consumer Electronics Small Machinery Bicycles, Motorcycles Vehicle Spare Parts Chemical Products Hardware & Tools International Pavilion Lighting Equipment Household Electrical Appliances

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Compressed air usage & energy saving

n most of the industrial organizations, compressed air system is one of the most important utilities. Providing compressed air is quite costly and it consumes electricity as high as about one-third of the total electricity consumed in any particular industry. Hence, it constitutes one of the major components of monthly electricity bill. Leakages, operation of compressors when really not needed, long runs of pipelines, possible reduction of delivery pressure, etc. are some of the important aspects that should be looked into in any compressed air system while managing it. Improving Performance Efforts are always made to operate any compressed air system efficiently but still there remains scope for improving its performance in view of the advances in technology especially in control systems. One of the emerging fields is use of intelligent controls for managing compressed air systems. These systems provide accurate control and duration of compressors for which any particular compressor should be operated. Managing operation of the compressors is one of the ways by which sufficient energy can be saved. Intelligent control systems accomplish it efficiently. Actually, centralized compressor controls can save enormous amounts of energy. It has been observed that more than 50% of industrial air users do not control their air compressor resources effectively. This results in wastage of tremendous amount of energy. When audit of plant energy consumption is carried out, it is invariably observed that large numbers of independently-controlled compressors keep on

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running at different pressure settings and different loads. Many a time, it can also be observed that compressors are left running when factory records show them to be shut down. With the available technologies, it is possible to stem the energy wastage. When we consolidate the control of a compressor array using a central master controller, so that all the compressors except one are running at either full load or turned off, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual for a plant to save 20% or more on the energy required to meet its compressed air needs. Intelligent Control Systems Last 20 years or so have seen the largest advances in compressor control systems. Prior to it, it was usual to control the output of a compressor by controlling mechanically inlet valve that acted to restrict the air flow through the compressor, and a mechanical pressure switch that turned off the compressor when a manually-set pressure set point reached. Using this control scheme, it was easy to have pressure setting and flow differences between compressors and it was not uncommon to have compressors fighting each other to attain different goals. With the available pressure gauges avaialble at that time, on-off setting were quite large and compressure had to be operated for longer times than needed as fine control was not possible. Plant operators found it impractical. On/off control is the simplest control alternative. The electric motor driving the compressor is turned off and draws no power as long as the discharge pressure remains above a specified level. This type of control should not be used in an application that has

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frequent cycling (such as three or more start/stops per hour), as repeated starts might cause motor overheating and require more regular overhauling of compressor components. The compressor duty cycle must be considered when using start/stop control and extreme care must be exercised when employing this control strategy with large centrifugal compressors. Under certain conditions, operators will start or stop one or more compressors manually, according to a predetermined schedule. A compressor should, however, only be stopped if the remaining on-line compressors are still able to maintain system demand. This requires pressure and flow transmitters and measurements which must be timely interpreted to ensure that an appropriate decision to stop or start a compressor can be made. If a compressor is prematurely stopped it may result in a drop in system pressure below the minimum requirement. This may necessitate the immediate restarting of one or more compressors (with the associated risk of compressor breakdown, as previously discussed) to maintain stable system pressure. Load /unload control, also known as constant-speed control, allows the compressorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric motor to run continuously, but unloads the compressor when the discharge pressure is adequate. When unloaded, the compressor no longer adds compressed air to the system but the electric motor continues to run (i.e., idling or no-load condition). Load/unload control generates a distinctive step-like power signature, drawing between 105% to 115% of rated power when loaded and between 20% and 60% of full-load power when unloaded. This www.engrreview.com

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is not desirable at all. Variable speed control is accepted as an efficient means of compressor capacity control, using integrated variable frequency AC or switched reluctance DC drives. In both cases, the systems are started at selected minimum pressure.The electric motors then operate along a characteristic curve to a speed which is specified by the ratio of actual pressure to control pressure. If the air consumption exceeds the control range of the compressor, the system is either shut down or switched to ‘idling’ mode, depending on the control schedule. Now more accurate electronic pressure gauges and other control strategies are available reducing the gap between on and off settings. It has made it possible to control compressors much more accurately. It permits easy selection of an operating pressure that will allow the air product to work properly without using excessive amounts of compressed air. Reducing the air pressure from 100 PSIG to 80 PSIG reduces energy use by almost 20%. Single Control Strategy Electronic pressure gauges, of course, improve performance of compressed air systems, but these were typically replicated for each compressor, and the potential for the different controllers to work at cross purposes with each other still existed. Centralized electronic control systems are putting an end to the chaos and waste by enforcing a single control strategy that operates each compressor in a performance range where it is most efficient. For example, a fixed-speed rotary screw compressor is most efficient at full load. In varying load conditions, experience has told us that in general, it makes sense to have at most one single compressor out of the group operating at partial load. This allows other compressors to operate at full load or off. One type of central controller with 162

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special abilities to match supply with demand is a sequencer. A sequencer takes into account the available compressors and cascades their operation to serve the plant’s needs. Centralized control makes decisions about the optimum combination of compressors to use in order to maximize overall system efficiency. For example, by minimizing the number of costly load-unload events undertaken by the fixed speed compressors. For example, it can save energy by minimizing the number of costly load unload events undertaken by the fixed speed compressors. Automated compressor control, which can be easily realized by centralised control, will prevent or significantly reduce this wasteful compressed-air blow-off. The number of compressors required to maintain system pressure may also be reduced by synchronizing (in real-time) the compressed-air supply with demand, while maintaining the compressor system air demand parameters. Electricity consumption and maintenance costs will be reduced because fewer compressors will be required to operate during the course of a normal working day. However, injudicious stopping and starting of compressors will result in greater compressor maintanance costs. Capturing essential system performance data while monitoring critical air quality data is not only an eye-opener but also provides the tool to continuously improve system performance and awareness.Compressed air leaks and inefficient blowoffs can waste lakhs of rupees of electricity per year, affecting your company’s production costs and bottom-line. For many plants, the leakage alone accounts for up to 30% of the total compressed air cost. Optimizing Usage Following are the six steps to optimize the performance of

your compressed air system: 1. Measure the air consumption to find sources that consume a lot of compressed air. Digital flowmeters accurately measure compressed air usage and monitor waste. Trends can be monitored to find excessive air usage. Detects leaks at compressed air fittings when the machinery is off. Regular monitoring can detect leaks that develop as the machinery ages. 2. Find and fix the leaks in your compressed air system. This is most important. Ultrasonic leak detectors can help you identify costly leaks in your compressed air system. Leaks can account for 30% of total compressor output! In many cases, finding one small leak can quickly pay for the leak detector. 3. Upgrade your blow-off, cooling and drying operations using engineered compressed air products. 4. Turn off the compressed air when not needed. We can go for electronic flow control that minimizes compressed air use by turning off the compressed air when no part is present. 5. Use intermediate reservoir near the point of use. Reservoirs can be installed at the point of high demand so that there is an additional supply of compressed air available for a short duration. 6. Control the air pressure at the point of use to minimize air consumption. Many companies are coming up with offers of air lubricated bearing compressors, oil-free compressors, etc. They claim that elecricity consumption will be reduced. But before going in for a change, a techno-economic study must be carried out to ascertain financial viability. NPV method is most commonly used to ascertain economic viability. Payback method is also frequently used. www.engrreview.com

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“Compressor Industry has inherent strength to grow”: Mahesh Nandurkar Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. (KPCL) incorporated in 1958, is a flagship company of the Kirloskar Group that pioneered Compressed Air and Gas Solutions. An IMS certified company, KPCL has grown over the decades by spearheading technological innovations and developing futuristic products to meet the burgeoning market needs. Today the company has presence in 40 countries across the globe. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian converses with Mr. Mahesh Nandurkar, Vice President & SBU Head-Air Compressor Division, KPCL to get a ringside view of the latest trends in compressed air management and KPCL’s initiatives to provide cost-effective and energy efficient technology solutions to the user industry. Excerpts:

Q. What’s the significance of compressed air and its role in industrial development? No industry can survive without power, water and compressed air. Compressed air is the basic necessity of any industrial activity. It is inevitable for automation in the industry, small or big, without any sectoral barriers. Q. Over the years, what’s the evolution we have witnessed in compressor technology? We started off with Reciprocating Compressors over 40 years back. They guzzled more power and also needed constant maintenance. In late 80’s we migrated to Rotary technology. This led to the advent of Electric Screw Compressors. In late 90’s Centrifugal technology came in vogue. Centrifugal Compressors are of course capital intensive. But then they are more power efficient and entail virtually no maintenance. Typically medium pressure compressed 164

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air usage beyond 1,250 cfm, Centrifugal Compressors are inevitable and would prove to be economical in the days to come. Q.As a leader in compressor technology what is your contribution to the industry? We are the leader in Reciprocating Compressors with a market share of about 38% in India. This year it would be about 40%. In Screw Compressors, we are a late entrant. We have been consolidating our position in the last two years. Our market share in Screw is rising steadily and we currently have about 5.5% market share. In Centrifugals, the total sale for the year bygone would be in the range of about 120 machines, pan-India. Being a focus area, we aim to reach a market share of 10% in the coming year. We have developed the impeller technology for centrifugals from a well -known US based research organisation who are known for their expertise

Backward integration: KPCL has its own cast iron and non-ferrous foundry in Hadapsar

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FACE TO FACE and leadership in aerodynamic /fluid flow technology. Our share will grow fast in the coming years. We are well equipped to produce Centrifugal machines. We have our state -of- the -art manufacturing facility right from ferrous / non -ferrous foundrie up to latest machining CNC & SPM’s. We also have a 750 KW test bed where our centrifugal compressors can be tested. Q. What’s your present product portfolio for compressors? Our current portfolio includes Reciprocating Compressors, Electric Screw Compressors, Centrifugal Compressors and Diesel Driven Screw Compressors. We also offer Ground Support Units for Defence applications. We build high pressure machines for Oxygen and Nitrogen for Defense. Currently we are executing one such prestigious order. Q. What are the innovations you have showcased recently? Our Centrifugal machines are the latest. They are highly energy efficientat least 2 ½ % more energy efficient as compared to other brands in the market. This is the reason why our machines are getting acceptance in a very short span of time from prestigious overseas clients from Middle East, Eastern Europe, etc.

oil. You can arrest this using the right oil filters. If you want zero trace or zerocontamination, you can opt for Centrifugal with all the inherent benefits. Or you can go in for Dry or Oilfree Screw Compressors. These are, however, capital intensive machines. Q. What are the measures you recommend for saving energy? Customers are very keen to select an energy efficient compressor, but pay very little attention to layout of piping inside factories. Mind your piping layout. Wrong routing can cause drop in pressure which is a colossal waste. Proper upkeep of the machine is also very important. Enter into AMCs with the manufacturer so that you do not incur extra expenses on spares. Q. Could you give some idea of your wherewithal and manufacturing excellence? We have our full-fledged manufacturing facilities in a 25-acre land in Hadapsar, Pune. We have our own cast iron and non-ferrous foundry. We have the best of machining centers (VMC & HMC) in-house. We also have the facility for testing every component to the required duty conditions. We have a huge R & D set-up, approved by the Govt. of India, staffed by about 40

scientists and engineers – many of them are PGs from IITs /NITs. Q. How do you instill quality in your products? We are an IMS certified company. We undergo both internal and external process audits. We have NABL accredited Metrology Lab. We also participate in Kirloskar group initiative called RKQP ( Ravi Kirloskar Quality Prize ). This is similar to CII award based on EFQM model. This year Kirloskar Pneumatic has been ranked No.2. in the entire Kirloskar group. We have moved from ‘Quality Control’ to ‘Quality Assurance’ and now ‘Quality Driven’, giving more importance

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Q. What are your prescriptions for better compressed air management? We would not advise our customer to go in for low capex and then end up with high opex equipment. Instead, we would recommend their going in for a futuristic product like a Centrifugal Compressor which is power efficient, with very low running cost, but may be slightly high on initial invenstments. Q. Is contamination an issue in compressed air usage? How can one avoid it? Contamination takes place due to the presence of oil. In Electric Screw Compressors, there could be traces of

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FACE TO FACE to the process audit rather than the product inspection. Once the process is flawless, the end product has to be of impeccable quality. Q. What’s exciting in the compressor industry? The compressor industry is not legislation-driven. It has the inherent strength to grow. As the industrial activities increase, the air compressor industry will also grow. The technology will become more matured and the products will become more power efficient. And the industry will remain dynamic. Kirloskar Pneumatic has been around since 1958. Our customers are emotionally attached to us for over five decades. The reliability factor has always been our forte. Undoubtedly brand ”Kirloskar” holds an important place in Indian compressor industry. Q. What’s your differentiated offer to the customer and how do you delight him? Everything being equal, today service if the diffentiator. What gives you an edge over others is your service. We have a full-fledged, nationwide service network to stay closer to the customer. We always approach the customer with a “solution” to his problem. Our service product basket

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KPCL gives more importance to process audit rather than product inspection

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includes innovative solutions such as “Air-on-demand” (Rent-a-compressor); Projectserve (Air audit at customer’s location) and Health Check-up (to reduce power consumption). Thus we offer a comprehensive service package at a very nominal cost. Q. What are your comments on the prevailing economic scene and how conducive is it to industrial growth? The last three years had been

challenging for all of us. The core sectors like steel, cement and power had a setback. But then the pharma industry has been doing well. The textile industry has been steady. The PET bottling segment has been growing phenomenally. With all this we have been able to achieve a growth rate of about 20% this year. The Govt. is accelerating road building to almost more than 6.8 kms/ day. This would step up the need for Diesel portable machines. The Rajasthan Govt. has announced funding for improving energy efficiency of textile plants. This will give impetus to large electric screw and centrifugal machines. The commodity prices are likely to remain stable. All these are conducive to industrial growth. Kirloskar Pneumatic will have a fair slice of the cake. Our growth rate will be much greater in the coming years. Q. What are your growth plans and future thrusts? Export is a major thrust area for us. We are planning to increase our footprint in slect geographies such as Middle East, North Africa , South East Asia and Latin America. Our people are our greatest asset. We have reached the base camp now. The journey upwards to the mountain top is possible only with dedicated, trained and empowered people – coupled with strategic planning of course. Hence we lay a lot of emphasis on developing, motivating and honing our human resources.

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COMPANY PROFILE

Ador Welding in the forefront of welding technology

elding plays a pivotal role in the manufacture of engineered products involving metal joining. The manufacturing sector leans heavily on welding for quality, economy and productivity. Infrastructure development is unthinkable without welding. Be it dams, bridges or transmission lines, submarines, rail-coaches or spaceships, welding plays a crucial in their manufacture, maintenance and reliability. One Indian company which has been in the forefront of welding technology for the past six decades is Ador Welding Ltd. Ador Welding Ltd. (formerly known as Advani-Oerlikon Ltd.), has been synonymous with welding in India for over 64 years. Regarded a pioneer and leader in the welding industry, AWL has progressively extended its knowledge and expertise to cater to a sophisticated range of user needs in India, the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia. Carrying the sobriquet, ‘Welders to

the Nation’, AWL provides a comprehensive range of products, services and solutions to ensure excellence in welding and fabrication at the customer ends. Strategic Business Units AWL operates through its following Business Units: • Welding & Cutting Equipment • Welding Consumables • Spares, Gas Cutting Products & Personal Protection Accessories • Welding Automation Products & Systems(WAPS) • Project Engineering Business(PEB) • Ador Welding Academy(AWA) AWL’s range of products includes: Consumables and equipment for SMAW/MMAW/MIG/MAG. FCAW, TIG and SAW/GTAW welding, cutting products and welding automation systems. The Project Engineering Div. provides customized solutions for multi-disciplinary projects and contracts. Areas of specialization

include the manufacturing of flares, incinerators and select environmental engineering products. Fabrication of a variety of special equipment for Power and Oil & Gas industries has been added to the growing product portfolio. AWL’s Knowledge Centre is in the vanguard of welding education in the country. The product range offered by the company is complemented by a host of training and knowledge services. Ador Welding Academy is regarded as an invaluable resource by customers. It helps them in the development of welding techniques and to ensure that correct welding procedures are followed. With four manufacturing plants, three technology development centres, eleven sales offices and more than a hundred distributors across India, AWL strives to ensure the highest level of customer service. Ador plants are certified for Designing, Developing, Manufacturing & Supplying welding products that are high on quality. This includes ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004 and U,R,NB Certifications. AWL aims to be a market leader and the most respected brand in the welding industry, thereby becoming the preferred choice of total welding solutions provider for the nation building activities. - P.K. Balasubbramaniian

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tenets every employee could be asked to subscribe? Though it varies from Organisation to Organisation, we can ask our employees to subscribe to certain leadership tenets like Drive for results, Fairness, Integrity, Interpersonal skills, etc. Our Competency model clearly articulates leadership skills which we look at every level. Q. How important is job description to the candidates and what could be its components? Job description is vital for all candidates. In AWL, apart from mentioning basic components such as Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, Qualification, Age, Experience, Role, Responsibility, etc, we also mention the growth opportunity available with every job, vertically as well as horizontally. Q. What are the different stages of the hiring process? At AWL, our hiring Process includes careful screening of candidates in line with the Job description, followed by two rounds of functional interviews and one round of HR interview, done by a panel. Shortlisted candidates then go through a home-grown psychometric assessment. Successful candidate’s credentials are then checked by a background verification agency before issuing offer for employment.

Q. Should hiring decisions also be based on the corporate mission? Yes. Hiring decision should be based on Vision, Mission & Values of the Organisation. At AWL, we make this crystal clear and ensure that our line managers fully understand and imbibe this. They, in turn, ensure that the hiring of prospective Adorians is based on this ethos.

Q. How should one structure the selection interview? Like candidates, Interviewers should also prepare themselves thoroughly for an effective interview. A well defined Job description and structured functional / behavioural questions based on the required competencies can certainly help.

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to avoid hiring wrong people? To avoid internal-deception/bias, a panel rather than individual should conduct Competency based interviews. To identify deceptive candidates, an external agency can be engaged to conduct background verification as well as for reference checks. Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building talent within? Building Talent within is certainly beneficial and a satisfying experience for Organisation as well as Employees. Success story of internally groomed Talent inspires employees and creates a belief amongst them. Building talent internally is a long-term process and its dividends are certainly very rich. However, there are occasions when Organisation needs fresh perspective/experienced talent and the same should not be compromised. Q. How do you manage talent nurturing in your organisation? At AWL, we do have a clear-cut Talent Management Policy which encompasses all finer details associated with Talent Life Cycle. It starts with identifying Talent (Internal/External), assigning them challenging roles, ensuring their well-being, growth and most importantly the engagement. Our MD himself reviews the regular process of Talent Management. We also have a Talent Management Committee that keeps a close watch on the overall Life Cycle Management of the critical talent. Manoj Pandey is Head-HR at Ador Welding Ltd. Manoj is an Electronics Engineer and a Post Graduate in HR from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He has over 20 years’ experience in Managing Human Resource Functions for Indian as well as multi-national companies.

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compact versatile system, designed for effective linear movement in a range of applications that require minimal overall dimensions in the industrial sector, reducing process times and minimising stress on mechanical components; this is the new telescopic actuator from Rollon, the leading Italian company in the production of linear and telescopic guides and actuators for various sectors, represented in India with a branch office in Bangalore. The new telescopic actuator is able to move in one or more directions with a travel equal to or greater than its own length in the closed position: For example, a system of length 1,500 mm can extend by 1,500 mm in one direction or the

opposite direction. The main advantage of the telescopic solution lies in the possibility of operating in very small spaces, offering the user greater availability of space in the workshop and consequent savings on costs. The system can be used in different directions of movement, horizontal, vertical or wall mounted, an aspect that manes it very flexible and utilisable in various layouts and directions. The system was conceived as a horizontal movement solution to feed presses installed in series with a central unit that could extend in both directions, feeding a press in one direction, closing and then feeding another in the other direction. Thus when the actuator is closed it does not occupy

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Rollon’s telescopic actuator wall mounted for pick and place solutions. space in the two presses and this makes it possible to feed both with a single system. The product was later adapted to different application situations, from loading and unloading systems of machine tools to handling objects along an assembly line. With a vertical installation the extreme compactness of the system in the closed position makes the Rollon telescopic actuator the ideal solution for working in applications where the client does not have sufficient space between the machine and the ceiling to allow an axis to rise by the same distance as the travel. In the case of a wall mounting instead the telescopic actuator facilitates the feeding of machine tools, where obstructions in the closure of protective doors must be avoided, thanks to the possibility of

feeding the machine and then retracting. The advantages offered by the new Rollon telescopic actuator are not limited only to optimal utilisation of space. The basic parts of the system are in face synchronised and connected with each other in a toothed belt system so if just one part is moved then the last part is also moved. This is a feature that translates into a clear benefit in terms of multiplication of the speed. The movement of the first element also produces movement of the second extension thus doubling the speed even though only one part is moved at a lower speed. This has advantages in terms of reducing process times and stress on mechanical components since the single mechanical component moves at half the speed of the system as a whole. Furthermore, since the system is synchronised

Rollon’s telescopic actuator vertically mounted for space saving solutions.

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by a toothed polyurethane belt there is not need for maintenance or lubrication, unlike rack and pinion synchronising systems. The product consists of components which are for the most part standard, or at least already existing in the full Rollon range, which are assembled in a telescopic system and this represents a further advantage for the client who can then rely on components already put to the test in other applications. Rollon supplies the client with all the mechanical components up to the point of the reducing gear. All the client needs to do is connect the motor and controls in order to have a solution ready to use. The Rollon telescopic actuator is also highly suitable for customising, especially in terms of dimensions and travel, which means that the company is not limited to offering only catalogue items but can adapt units together with the client to resolve any linear movement problems in terms of available space and work loads, developing the product even further through co-design. The new telescopic actuator therefore offers a concrete example of the growth strategy of Rollon which over the years has perfected the know-how necessary for diversification and extending its offer with a range of complementary products, a strategy which also involves the acquisition of various other manufacturing companies. In the case of the new actuator, the Group has exploited the capabilities of Tecno Center, a company based in Turin taken over in January 2015, to develop a system capable of meeting the specific needs of the individual client and confirming Rollon as a global provider of linear movement solutions.

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Addressing IIoT Challenges through Protocol Conversion

he Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in the press today that is stealing many headlines. The reason for all this attention comes from the rapid growth expected in the IoT world. According to Berg Insight, the number of wireless IoT devices in automation networks is now forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.2 percent to reach 43.5 million by 2020. However, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is more of a near-term reality, and many industrial firms are striving to take advantage of its benefits. There are many different terms for IIoT, including Industry 4.0. and the Connected Factory. Whatever you choose to call it, how can you take steps to “get in the game” with IIoT?

The Challenge – IIoT Readiness One might wonder how to get started with IIoT, especially when you look out at your organization and see equipment from different manufacturers that is 5, 10 or 20 years old (or more). How can you solve the challenges of being IIoT “ready” when you use legacy devices to operate many of your processes? Replacing equipment is not an option because of cost and integration time. You need to find a way to not only protect your existing investment, but also make it compatible with more modern equipment. This may seem to some like a “best of both worlds” scenario.

The Answer – Protocol Conversion Protocol conversion is a key first step in solving the multi-vendor & legacy equipment challenge. Wikipedia describes a protocol converter as “a device used to convert a standard or proprietary protocol of one device to the protocol suitable for the other device or tools to achieve the interoperability.” There can be many different devices on a manufacturing floor, with each one having its own protocol, so organizations can have a situation where you need to handle several different protocols in order to

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gather data. The ability to provide protocol conversion in a Human Machine Interface or other automation products across a multi-vendor environment is a great way to connect several different devices, with different protocols, and be able to aggregate that data collection. Protocol conversion allows you to collect data from different devices and different protocols and “translate” those in a centralized device so that you can collect and compile data from all over the factory floor. Then, you can turn this information and data into useable, trend-related information and reports that help you to make informed decisions and do effective planning of your resources. Some refer to this as the mining and displaying of data for actionable intelligence, which gives you real-time visibility to help make operations more efficient.

Mr. Jeff Thornton Director of Product Management, Red Lion

in multi-vendor environments, customers can leverage visual management solutions to display Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can be used for tracking, assessing and analyzing manufacturing processes. These performance measurements are commonly used to evaluate success in relation to goals and objectives. While KPIs tend to vary by organization, common examples of KPIs in manufacturing include: count (good or bad), reject ratio, rate, target, Takt time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and downtime.

Control – Increasing Operational Efficiencies

Monitor – Using Data to Visualize Processes

Protocol conversion can help you integrate PLCs, PCs and SCADA systems to collect and process data in real-time to control devices and applications that directly affect operations. Exercising control over operations could mean such things as having the ability to turn legacy serial-connected equipment on or off, or open or close valves regardless of location. In conclusion, addressing IIoT challenges through protocol conversion enables organizations to improve productivity and increase operational efficiencies through real-time device connection and data processing. With protocol conversion, you can get all of your devices – both legacy and new – communicating to provide a holistic environment view that allows you to plan more effectively and take action. By enabling disparate devices to communicate, you can now connect, monitor and control operations from a single platform. This type of data-driven monitoring and decision-making will get you on your way to IIoT readiness.

Protocol conversion is also important for monitoring processes – collecting and analyzing data to develop more efficient operations and reduce downtime. In particular, when protocol conversion is implemented

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Connect – Speaking the Same Language You can benefit from bringing new and legacy equipment together on the same network. Some of the newer equipment on the factory floor may be “Ethernet ready” while older equipment may use a serial connection and a legacy protocol specific to that vendor. By integrating different devices (and getting legacy devices talking with newer devices) you can get disparate equipment to communicate across multi-vendor environments. Industrial environments are embracing newer communication infrastructures such as cellular M2M, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, fiber and Power over Ethernet. These communication technologies help deliver and enable higher-bandwidth applications that bring more information and intelligence to manufacturing environments.

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Solid stamp of trust and reliability of Godrej Locks reflects in Haas Machines

ince its beginning in 1897, the Godrej Locking Solutions and Systems, a unit of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd, has set several benchmarks in the locks industry – from the first spring-less lock in 1907 to the iconic ‘NavTal’ in 1954 to the Ultra range in 1995 to the revolutionary 3KS in 2007. From a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in a suburb of Mumbai, the company provides locking solutions that reach homes, offices, industries and the hearts of millions of people in India and around the world for whom ‘locks’ means Godrej. A symbol of trust and security for 118 years, lock on almost every Indian home’s front door is of Godrej. It goes to show how the customers have placed their trust and confidence in the company. Since the first lock was manufactured in 1897, it has been Godrej’s endeavor to constantly evolve and design products and services that exceed the expectations of individual and institutional customers. Over the years, the locks have changed in form, function and scope of application, but one thing remains constant – the solid stamp of trust and reliability. The company adheres to global quality norms and hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. “Initially, we were carrying out manufacturing process on conventional lathe and special purpose machines (SPMs). Since our style of manufacturing is quite flexible, we designed some special fixtures also that matched our machining process. However, later we shifted to vertical machining

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centres (VMCs) and turning centres as they give us opportunity to machine various designs of locks on a single machine,” the Associate General Manager (Manufacturing) of the company, Mr. MHM Shaikh said. “We serve all types of customers and customize locks as per demands of the consumer. This is the reason why one can see Godrej lock on almost every Indian door. This trust of customers on us has transformed us into a company that provides locking solutions,” Mr. Shaikh said. Explaining the manufacturing process, the official said they carry out forming, die casting, plating and then machining (that includes milling, drilling, turning, boring

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etc.) of the products. “In fact we do all the processes that a VMC has been designed to do,” he added. As on today, the company has over 50 machines of which 20 are Haas machines. “We carry out machining on VMCs, turning centres and turnmill centres. We purchased first Haas machine in 2006 and by 2010 we had 6 Haas machines. After that, we are adding one machine in our kitty almost every year,” the Senior Manager (Manufacturing) of the company, Mr. D N Kharat said.

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The methodology adopted by Godrej for selecting any machine tool is that they first prepare an exhaustive list of parameters and features as per the end application. After preliminary round of discussions with various vendors, a comparative analysis is done and 5-7 vendors are selected who match at least 80% of their requirement. Explaining the rationale behind selecting Haas machines, the officials said that when the company decided to go for CNC machines, it categorized the supplier on the basis of power required to run the machine, operational safety, environment friendliness, end application and above all whether it gives the best productivity in terms of optimized cycle time. “We found

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everything in Haas and decided to go with them. Besides this, we were satisfied with the maintenance aspect of Haas machines as it involves minimum wear and tear that reduces operational cost. Also, the service support from Haas is excellent and their engineers respond to your call within no time. This adds value to our trust on Haas and its machines,” the officials said. “The installation of ST10Y turnmill centre from Haas did magic for us. It reduced the cycle time beyond our expectations as it gives us advantage of two machines in one. We plan to add many more from this series,” Mr Shaikh quipped. “Ever since we installed first Haas machine, the company has helped us a lot in the process that included service and application support. We were able to lessen the machine downtime and increase our productivity. Our end component accuracies are in the range of 20 microns and we are able to meet the same with Haas machines,” Mr Shaikh said and added that Haas machines are true value for money. “And with continual improvement in terms of precision deliverables and responsiveness to their customers, Haas is worth recommending to the industry. I am sure that with Haas’ support, Godrej Locking Solutions will continue to reap rich dividends in the years to come. It’s a partnership built on trust, support and continual engagement which will certainly go very far,” Mr Shaikh concluded.

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Renishaw : Cranking down cycle time for Hope Technology

enishaw produced the world’s first 3D printed metal bicycle frame for UK company, Empire Cycles. The pedal cranks and other components used to create the fully built bike were produced using more conventional machining processes, at Barnoldswick based Hope Technology. In its high-tech, high-volume production factory, the company employs Renishaw’s non-contact tool setting and breakage detection technology, CMM contact scanning probes and modular fixturing to maximise machine up-time and to ensure consistent component precision. The production of the world’s first 3D printed metal bike frame at the end of 2013 was unquestionably a landmark for the cycle industry which has always embraced the latest technology and innovations in its quest for greater speed, lightness and strength. However, additive manufacturing processes do not necessarily lend themselves well to the creation

of all bike components. At least, not yet. A number of the drivetrain components mounted on the Empire Cycles frame were produced using conventional, prismatic machining techniques. The pedal cranks, for example, were made by world-renowned Hope Technology Ltd. The Lancashire-based company was founded by cycling enthusiasts and timeserved tool makers 25 years ago. Its 24-7 factory has around 55 of the latest CNC machine tools, employs around 100 people and exports 50% of its production to 40 countries. Mr. Lindley Pate, Hope Technology’s works and production manager, was the first employee at the company. As an ex-Rolls-Royce machinist, it’s no surprise he brought with him some very high standards, not least when it comes to controlling precision and quality. “We’ve always believed in making everything in-house, right here in the UK,” he says. “In the very early days we sent a few parts out, but only because

Renishaw PH10/SP25 and modular fixturing contribute to Hope’s quality control process

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Lindley Pate, Hope Technology’s works and production manager with a finished crank arm of investment requirements. As soon as we could bring it in-house, we did so.” Since those early days of in-house metal cutting, Hope Technology’s CNC machines have been equipped with Renishaw NC4 non-contact tool setting and breakage detection systems. Recently, the company has also invested in a new co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM), equipped with a Renishaw PH10 articulating head, SP25 contact scanning probe and Renishaw modular fixturing. “We bought the new CMM with the Renishaw probe to improve our inspection function and also to give us the ability to reverse engineer,” says Mr Pate. “It gives us the option to benchmark our competitors and helps with compatibility, which is a big issue with bicycles.” The Renishaw tool breakage detection systems and the contact scanning probe were both used during the production of the pedal cranks for the Empire Cycles project. Although the model of cranks used is a relatively new product, they are a standard design rather than custom made, which means they are produced and shipped in quantities totalling tens of thousands per year. As well as pedal cranks, Hope

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MACHINE TOOLS » is famous for innovative, lightweight anodised wheel hubs, brakes, headsets, stems, chain rings and bottom brackets. Each different component is machined in high volumes to serve a growing, global customer base, and are finished in a wide variety of eye-catching colours. The factory has a prodigious output: 70,000 wheel hubs a year, for example. Needless to say, productivity and machine up-time are extremely important. Minutes shaved off a cycle time can add up to savings of thousands of pounds a year. Dominating Hope Technology’s factory floor is a line of high-specification, Japanese-built Matsuura horizontal machining centres. “The Renishaw NC4 system is deployed on all of our Matsuura machines,” states Mr Pate. “They run 24-7 unmanned. If a tool breakage alarm sounds, the machine stops to prevent producing parts using a damaged cutter. As a result, the Renishaw

Renishaw NC4 system helping to reduce downtime on Hope Technology’s Matsuura machine

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Taking touch points using the Renishaw PH10 motorised head NC4 system serves many purposes: it ensures product integrity, eliminates costly scrap, and also the possibility of a broken spindle, which would be hugely expensive to replace in such high-end machines. We do everything we can to avoid downtime. The consequences could be severe. After all, to keep inventory costs down, we only hold an hour’s worth of stock at any one time!” The NC4 is a flexible laser-based system with ultra-compact laser tool setting transmitter and receiver units that can be mounted on separate brackets, or as a single fixed unit. Dependent on the system, separation distances and mounting, tools as small as 0.03 mm diameter can be measured at any selected point along the beam. The company’s latest Matsuura, an H.Plus-300 3-axis horizontal, has two 15-station pallets, with each pallet fixture featuring a tombstone-style configuration with four parts mounted on four faces - thus 16 components per fixture. Hope Technology uses its pallet pool to fixture different sets of parts on different pallets, all waiting their turn on the machine, including cranks. The cranks are forged in Italy then transported to Barnoldswick, where they are machined in two set-ups (one for each side) before the spline is added. The company produces a range

of different cranks to suit frame length and axle requirements. The Hope factory also houses a line of five other Matsuura machines: MAM72 models with smaller, twin pallets, each of which also employs a Renishaw NC4 system. A single Hope Technology operative oversees all five machines, which also run 24-7. “It’s a high-volume production environment, which means it is critical that we maintain production flows,” reiterates Mr Pate. “Renishaw technology is vital to the process and also to part inspection. We take components off the line on a regular basis for sample measurement on the CMM, using the Renishaw PH10/SP25 head and probe. We also check the first-off from each run, to make sure nothing has changed since we last made the part. If we know the part is good, that’s great. If the CMM shows up errors we change the program or the tools, press cycle-start and walk away. The Renishaw products give us the confidence we need.”

For more information, Web: www.renishaw.com

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SPRINT 50 for more flexible productivity

In 2013 Flühs invested not in one, but in three SPRINT 50s in order to give a significant boost to flexibility in the manufacture of precision parts with a high level of productivity.

or several months now three new SPRINT 50 automatic lathes have been fortifying the range of services at Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH in the areas of system technology and precisionpart manufacture. Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH has been active consistently and exclusively in the fittings sector since 1926. And for the entire 88 years from its site in Lüdenscheid. Initially it operated solely as a toll manufacturer of precision turned parts made of brass, but gradually moved into complete machining and later even started with the development of complete modules and systems. With around 450 employees Flühs today ranks as a leader in all its fields of activity – and with its system developments even as a quality trademark in the international sanitary industry. Metal cutting always was, is and will always remain the basis of the success of Flühs Drehtechnik GmbH in Lüdenscheid. Every day Flühs machines around 75 tons of brass to produce over a million turned parts. There are

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countless multi-spindle machines in the production halls used in three-shift operation to accomplish its high-volume business. These are supplemented by any number of single and double-spindle production turning centres used for more flexible manufacturing orders with volumes ranging from between 10,000 and 20,000 parts. And this is exactly where the three SPRINT 50 machines from DMG MORI have been in operation since the end of last year – each in the version with a main and counter-spindle, TWIN concept, two turrets each with 12 driven tool stations and the TRIFIX® tool clamping system plus two Y-axes for optimising milling options. One of the key arguments mentioned at Flühs for investing in the SPRINTs is first and foremost the TWIN concept with the cross stroke of the counter-spindle / tailstock combination. After all, this version offers virtually two separate work areas on the main and counter-spindle, which enables collision-free parallel machining even of longer workpieces.

The TWIN concept of the SPRINT 50 enables collision-free parallel machining on the main and counter-spindle.

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The degree of accuracy and complexity of brass workpieces is often very high – an ideal range of parts for the SPRINT 50.

Another machining alternative offered by the SPRINT 50 is 4-axis machining using the top and bottom turrets which, claim the people in Lüdenscheid, in interaction with the two Y-axes enables a multitude of complex turn/mill operations. The stability of the machine is another important aspect. Where Flühs was previously limited to the use of smaller

tools with their correspondingly longer processing times, wide sectional steels can now be used with the SPRINT 50 thus giving productivity an extra boost. An attribute which of course applies equally to the TRIFIX® quick change tool holders of the two turrets as these come as standard equipment with the SPRINT 50, they allow tools to be clamped with maximum precision and a repeat accuracy of just a few µm. So the time-consuming procedure of re-adjusting every tool, i.e. having to measure the tool holders with a dial gauge every time and optimising them where necessary, is now a thing of the past for many standard operations thanks to TRIFIX®. Where the demand for precision machining is concerned, here, too, the three SPRINT 50 machines fulfil all expectations, one reason, of course, being their already mentioned stability. In addition the processes benefit from the optimised thermal management of the machines. Both the motor and the spindles are cooled keeping thermallyinduced changes to a minimum. In view of the above-mentioned features, functions and machining results, it is little wonder that the three new

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An extensive high-bay warehouse with 1,400 tons of brass raw material ensures both a high degree of availability and flexibility. Flühs processes 75 tons of the metal a day.

SPRINT 50 machines received positive acclaim after their first few months in operation. The more so as Flühs claims the question of flexibility will be given higher priority in the long term, particularly where toll manufacturing is concerned. Because even in the sanitary fittings sector the trend towards individuality is on the rise, with the result that more diversity is being called for and batch sizes are on the decline. For more information Web: www.dmgmori.com

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Mastercam X9 Mill brings Speed, Efficiency & Automation

astercam X9 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D High Speed Toolpaths, 3D enhancements, and Multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the most significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam X9 Mill: 2D High Speed Toolpaths Mastercam X9 supports generic Radial Chip Thinning in a number of applicable Mill and Mill 3D toolpaths, making it easier to program efficient feeds and speeds while maintaining targeted chip thickness. Mastercam X9 also builds on its already efficient and powerful Dynamic Motion engine, and introduces an optional Conventional cut feed rate, giving you better control of your machining dynamics. In an effort to streamline and simplify workflow, X9 supports Preview Toolpaths for select Mill toolpaths. You can use the new

preview button to see your resulting toolpath before closing the parameters dialog. 3D Enhancements Surface High Speed Hybrid now supports dedicated flat processing, making Hybrid even more intelligent and efficient. Mastercam X9 introduces new containment boundary options for better control over your tool tip and actual tool contact point. Surface High Speed Finishing toolpaths now support two ways to treat your containment boundaries for more control

over your motion. The efficiency of the 3D HST Rest Roughing Linking has been improved X9 linking moves are closer to your model, eliminating costly excessive air motion when rest roughing against irregular stock shapes.

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Multiaxis Improvements Program your multiaxis equipment with confidence and ease using the new Multiaxis Link operation, which ensures reposition moves between 2- through 5-axis operations are safe and collision-free. Mastercam X9 introduces improved processing logic for advanced multiaxis toolpaths. Select multiaxis toolpaths now process in the Multi-Threading Manager, streamlining your 2- through 5-axis workflow experience. Additional powerful tools in Mastercam X9 Mill include: • New minimize tilt option for Port Expert to refine the already smooth and efficient Port Expert motion. • 2D High Speed Peel Mill makes a comeback in X9. • Multiaxis toolpaths are displayed as normal tool motion instead of vectors in the graphics window. • Thread Mill and Barrel tool support have been added. • 2D HST Blend includes a new cut order. You can now machine from the outside to the center or from the center to the outside.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Hangsterfer’s CC 10 - 22 Straight Cutting Oils For Deep Hole Drilling • • • • • • • • • •

CC 10 & CC22 oils are Chlorine-Free Non-Staining Can be used safely on all materials Non-Toxic Non-Irritating Non-Corrosive Easy to recycle and waste treat Lower misting Fewer residues

Hangsterfer’s neat cutting oil CC10 is recommended for Deep Hole Drilling /Gun Drilling application. CC10 (Viscosity 10) has all the capability to outperform. Hangsterfer’s neat cutting oils are recognized by various machine manufacturers around the world. These oil improves tool life and surface qualities to the large extent. In addition to the lubricity provided at the cutting zone, Hangsterfer’s cutting oils provide excellent

lubrication for the machine’s slides, guide bushings, bearings, and spindles. CC 10 - This is the lowest viscosity in the series. CC 10 is ideal for Gun Drilling application which allows for more heat removal with high pressure. CC 22 - This oil is ideal for use in BTA application. It has enough lubricity for the more demanding operations and materials, including lubrication of the guide-bushings.

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direction • All-in-one tool – carry just one device and always have access to thermal imaging • Work safely – scan a panel or cabinet for hazards using IGM without direct contact • Center-point temperature to confirm hot spot • Amperage and voltage measurements to check the load • Laser and crosshair pinpoint the location of the problem found in thermal image • Narrow jaw and built-in worklights help you access difficult locations with lighting issues • Advanced electrical features: True RMS, LoZ, VFD Mode, Inrush, Smart Diode with Disable • Expandable to 3000 Amps AC with FLIR flex accessories

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The FLIR CM174 Imaging 600A AC/DC Clamp Meter with IGM is the first clamp

see with a standard clamp meter. Featuring Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM) technology, the CM174 visually guides you to the precise location of a potential electrical problem, identifying dangerous and unknown problem areas safely. Confirm your findings with accurate amperage and voltage measurements, and center-point temperature readings. The narrow jaw enables greater accessibility, and its compact form-factor fits easily into your back pocket – so you can have thermal imaging at your fingertips everywhere you go. The FLIR CM174 will quickly become your primary electrical troubleshooting tool. • Conquer cluttered wires and cables – IGM can quickly guide you in the right

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meter equipped with a built-in thermal imager that can quickly lead you to problems you can’t

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em4 - MORE THAN JUST A PLC • All-in-one fully connected nano-PLC • Remote management & maintenance on a PC & mobile devices • Accurate & performant sensor measurement

Millenium 3 - Logic Controller • Compact & expandable • Easy to program • Multiple configuration options

Specialist in electromagnetic & electronic technology • Specialist in time management with an extensive automation components offer that includes timers, monitoring relays • In addition to high-performance products, advice and support, offers tailor-made solutions for any application

The following equipment are supplied as required by the customer: Additional Equipment: • Plasma power source KJELBERG with machine torch • Programming software MOST 2D • Support table for sheet metal with segment extraction system • Extraction-filter system • Laser position indicator for determining the cutting point

Optional : • Extension of the longitudinal rail • Additional cutting head

The CNC Controller – Phantom:

TIMERS: • Simple to use • Multi voltage • Multi or mono function •

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The Phantom brings you the performance of a cutting edge CNC that is built on more than 40 years of experience in the motion control and cutting industries. This controller is

designed for multiple axis cutting machines and features the latest advances in CNC technology on a proven platform engineered to increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance profitability. The software provides flexibility, ease of operation and technologies that put Ador’s experience and expertise in your operator’s hands, resulting in extremely good cut quality and high productivity. The Phantom can operate any cutting machine and interface with virtually all plasma systems. Following are its standard features: Bright touch screen interface, Touch screen interactive display, Expandable shape library, True multi-tasking environment, Fast Dxt file conversion, Go to(Job interrupt), Quick plate alignment, and Monitor & track consumables. Advanced Plasma Process Control (Plasma Process Wizard) is available as optional extra. Ador offers cost-saving height control unit for simple plasma cutting applications. The KHC1 system provides all the essential functions that are needed for good cuts and optimum utilization of workpiece.

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KING CUT PRO – The large gantry type CNC Cutting Machine Ador’s KING CUT PRO is a CNC portal cutting machine which is very precise and reliable. The machine has one

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head for plasma sheet metal cutting and one head for flame cutting of sheet metal with a dual side longitudinal drive

Welding carriage These Welding carriage are used for Automatic Welding of Fillet, Butt, Joints in different Welding Position. GMAW/ FCAW process is normally used along with these kind of

carriage. These carriage uses permanent magnet to hold on to the Job and can be used in different Welding position depending on the Tractor Force of the magnet used. Either

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guide wheel or the track are used to move the trolley along the Weld Seam. Weaving &

Weaving pattern are available on some model to realize the required Weld Beads.

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Materials handling equipment from Mahindra Stiller Faridabad-based Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd (MSATL for short) makes diesel engine operated platform trucks up to 5T capacity and tow (hauling) trucks up to 11 T. Its battery operated versions are made up to 20 T capacity. It makes battery operated stackers, pallet trucks and walkie trucks up to 3 T. The Stiller battery operated hydraulic crane(up to 3 T) is a big hit in the user industry. The same is the case with its elevating tables which are used for wide ranging applications on the shop floor including maintenance. It also offers trailers & trolleys, and

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tipping & dumper trucks. Last, but not the least, its battery operated vehicles are a runaway success. All these products are known by the brand name ‘Stiller’. Besides standard products, MSATL also supplies custom-built equipment for very special applications. The ingenuity of the company’s design team has been implicitly acknowledged by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre for whom the company has specially developed diesel engine operated Tow Trucks. It has supplied Hydraulic Elevating Tables to Indian Space Research

Organization with a platform which rotates 360 degree and side travel of platform in X, Y & Z axis movements. The company’s largest custom-made Elevating Tables of 3 T having a platform size of 5 x 2.5 metres with a lift of 5 metres is in operation at giant automobile manufacturing units like LML, Escorts, Yamaha Motors and so on. Premier steel plants in India have also benefitted from the engineering prowess of MSATL. It has specially developed & supplied battery operated Platform Trucks of 5 T capacity to handle cinder at Tata Steel as well as Durgapur Steel Plant. Yet another winsome product from the stable of MSATL has gone to Printers House in Faridabad. It is the largest ever Hydraulic Elevating Platform of 10 T capacity along with battery operated pallet truck of 8 T capacity for container stuffing. MSATL also has it in its range battery operated stackers for drum handling. They feature fully hydraulic

clamping, lifting and tilting up to 180 degrees. The company also makes battery operated golf carts and passenger vehicles for golf courses, hotels, farmhouses and industry. Its customers for diesel-engine driven pallet trucks are none other than the Indian Railways, Ordnance Factories, Naval Dockyards, L&T, Escorts, Eicher, BHEL, HAL, NTPC, SAIL, JCT, SAMTEL Group, and Maruti.

For more information Mahindra Stiller Auto Trucks Ltd, B-72, Sector 27A, Mathura Road, Faridabad Haryana -121 003 Phone: 0129-4048254 Email: info@mahindarstiller.com

Steady Volt Servo Voltage Stabilizers Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widelya felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair. This apart, the

downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity

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Following are some of its unique features: • Intelligent microprocessor - based system (available in new digital models) • Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad • Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip bypass, fault list • No hunting, oscillation and noise generation • Innovative transformer design to minimize power

loss • Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range • Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.

For more information Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd 405, Sapphire Arcade, 42 M.G. Road, Ghatkopar (E), Mumbai 400 077 Phone: 022- 2501 3832 / 33 E-mail: sales@unitycontrols.in, Web: www.unitycontrols.in

CNC Rotating Tool Holders and accessories. Birla Precision Technologies Limited, erstwhile Birla Kennametal Ltd is established in 1986 as a Joint Venture with Kennametal Inc USA, primarily to manufacture CNC Rotating Tool Holders and accessories. We have constantly endeavoured to acquire new skills and technical expertise to produce engineered products and become cost competitive for addressing the needs of our customers. With BPT brand we are committed to provide; • AT3 Class Tool holders that ensure high precision, ease of operation and increased tool life • Products with unbeatable

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run out accuracy and balance quality • Full lot traceability of all tool holders for maximum reliability and process control. • Reliable & efficient

engineering support to cater to your special requirements • World class quality at competitive prices. Our all Tool Holders are manufactured in AT3 Class accuracy, with Shank DV/BT/CV/HSK & Front Ends - ER/DA & TG Collets Chucks, Drill Chucks, End Mill / Shell Mill / whistle notch / Morse Taper / Jacob

Taper Adaptors & Shrink Fit Tool Holders. We also produce the angle heads & rotary coolant adapters.

For more information Birla Precision Technologies 206 Dalamal House, 1st Floor, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 Tel.: +91 22 22819470, Mob.: +91 9867010706 Email: himanshu.bhatt@birlaprecision.com Web: www.birlaprecision.in

P-LINE. Super Enameled Aluminium Winding Wire Enameled Aluminium winding wire is an integral part of a winding coil an excellent electrical conductor and consequently have a wide variety of applications, in every electrical machine or apparatus, mainly in application such as Transformers, Chokes, Motors, Pumps, Electro-Magnets, Electro Mechanical Relays, Automotive Alternators and Cut-Outs etc. Compared to fibrous insulations, it offers a favourable space saving factor together with a high level of breakdown voltage. Like other wires, enameled aluminium wire is classified by diameter (AWG number or SWG) or area (Sq. mm.), temperature and insulation class. Service life of the wire is longer by about a factor 2 for every 10°C at lower temperature. Common temperature classes are 130° C (B Level), 155° C (F Level) and 180° C (H Level). Insulation

Class ‘B’, ‘F’ and ‘H’ are for application such as dry type transformers, stator winding fractional H.P. motors, D.C field and armature windings. Polyester coated wires have very good chemical resistance and are compatible with all general purpose impregnating varnishes including high temperature modified phenolic polyester and others which do not contain the reactive solvent.

Advantages of Aluminium: Lighter by 3 times than copper, cost effective, reduction in payload cost, high electrical

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service life.

Reference Standards: NEMA MW1000 -1997 / IEC60317 / JIS-3202.

with the introduction of a Keylock Function. Suitable across general automation and car production, the ISA3 is ideal for various applications including machining pieces,

control positioning installation components, checking for good and bad pieces, quality control or inspection parts for machines and air leakage control.

Available in gauges : SWG 38 – SWG 13.

For more information SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd.

For more information

A-4, Sector - 88, Noida - 201 305 (U.P)

Garg Distributors Private Limited

Ph: 91-120-4780222,

# 5-36, Type: I, 10/A, Prashanthi Nagar, Kukatpally I. E.,

Email: info@smcindia.in, Web: www.smcin.com

Hyderabad – 500 072 (T.S.) India Ph: 040-2307 4040 / 2307 4050, Mobile: +91 9948123466 E-mail: keshav@gdpl.info; garg@gdpl.org Website: www.gdpl.info

SB 2000 Portable Grinding wheel balancer

SMC closes the gap in the market with new digital gap checker SMC, the world’s leading provider of pneumatics, has closed the ‘gap’ in the market place by launching a new durable and highly effective digital gap checker. The ISA3 has been created to meet customer demand for an energy efficient, easy to maintain, quiet and robust gap checker. Subsequently, SMC’s ISA3 has been designed with a two-colour digital display so checks can be made at glance. This has been combined with an easy three-step setting, delivering enhanced labour cost savings. It’s also very simple to maintain as the ISA3 design only has one, but much larger internal orifice reducing the risk of clogging. And it can withstand three times the pressure of its sister product, the ISA2, giving it a longer operating life. Energy and environmental efficiencies are driven by the fact the ISA3 is 55% lighter and consumes up to 60% less air than the ISA2. And because it doesn’t

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Single or Dual Plane Manual Balancing at an Economical Price. The SB-2000 is an easy-to-use, compact manual balancing system offering both one and two plane manual balancing capabilities. It comes in a dedicated machine installation version (SB-2000) and a portable version (SB-2000-P), both at a very low price. In both versions this control provides exceptional balancing accuracy. It displays up to four exhaust air from its body, the ISA3 is almost noise-free and, therefore, suitable for quiet environments. Operators can also have peace of mind that the digital gap checker won’t be prone to unintentional changes to the set values

digits for vibration and six digits for RPM, and supports a spindle speed range of 30 to 100,000 RPM. With its digital design and intuitive icon-driven user interface, the SB-2000 is simple to set up and easy to use. Five balancing modes are supported (single position, 2-weight, 3-weight, fixed position and circumferential arc) with storage capacity for up to 30 balancing profiles for different machines or setups. The unit also allows spectrum vibration plots to be generated andstored. The portableSB-2000-P version attaches magnetically to anylocation for easy setup and use.

For more information SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078. Mobile: 093311-40202. Fax: 91-33-24003097. E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in

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Temperature Controller - RE57 Rishabh Instrument has come up with a new series of temperature controller - RE57. RE57 is a compact temperature controller with universal input selection range with RTD, thermocouples and standard signals. It is equipped with relay and SSR driving outputs which can fulfill most of the common requirements of industries. The controller is equipped with many handsome features of which on-site control modes (PID / ON-OFF), switching between Auto & manual mode & Timer function. The timer function unlike normal timer function has additive selection feature from any of four options such as control

stopping, Auto-tuning, switching between auto and manual mode. The controller has key feature to regulate the load in worst cases wherein the sensor gets damage and output is to be controlled exceptionally. User can have easy installation with user friendly programming feature either with front pad keys or through interface software

For more information Rishabh Instrument E-mail: marketing@rishabh.co.in Tel: +91 253 2202 371 / 028 Web: www.rishabh.co.in

Now measure just with your smartphone. Testo, extends their range of digital measurement solutions with the new Testo Smart Probes. These innovative, pocket-sized pro measuring instruments can be intuitively operated by smartphone via a free App, and transported in a space-saving case. They are suitable for all important temperature, humidity, pressure and flow velocity measurements. The smartphone makes our day-to-day life easier in almost every aspect. Taking this thought as the idea, Testo decided to integrate the feature of smart working into measurement tasks as well and the result

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is eight compact measuring instruments which can be connected to the smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, and conveniently and intuitively operated via App. Despite their small format, the Smart Probes are equipped with the market leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customary pro measurement technology, and are suitable for all important temperature, humidity, pressure and flow velocity measurements. Operate all measuring instruments with one App. The central operating element of the Bluetooth measuring instruments is the versatile testo Smart Probes App. It can be

installed for free as an iOS or Andriod version, and offers the user many practical functions, including clear measurement value readout, curve display of the measurement data in graph or tabular form, as well as the dispatch of the measurement data as a PDF report or Excel file. More application-specific measurement menus make working with the Smart Probes even more efficient. These include menus for pressure-drop testing in heating applications, for easy parameterization of the outlet/duct cross-section in the context of volume flow measurement, or for the calculation of different parameters such as superheating or sub-cooling in refrigeration systems. The App is easy and intuitive to use, and can simultaneously show the values from up to six Smart Probes in the display. Refrigeration, air conditioning and heating sets at special prices In order to facilitate refrigeration, air conditioning and heating contractors with all the measuring instruments necessary for their daily jobs with them at all times, Testo offers

tailor-made sets for each target group at a special price. Each set also includes the testo Smart Case which is a robust and flexible hard shell on the outside with a soft foam rubber inlay inside with fitted compartments for the individual measuring instruments. It allows the Smart Probes to be safely stored and comfortably transported. The new Smart Probes from Testo are the ideal entry-level instruments for contractors with an enthusiasm for technology and also for measurement professionals who do not wish to carry all their equipment with them at all times.

Testo India Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. 23, Sind Society, Baner Road, Aundh, Pune â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 411007, Maharashtra, India Tel : +91 20 6560 0203, Fax: +91 20 2585 0080 E-mail: info@testoindia.com, Web: www.testo.in

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Industrial Lubricant segment India is Fifth largest lubricant market in world after China, US, Russia & Japan. The lubricants usage can be divided in two key segments – Automotive and Industrial. The demand for automotive lubricants in India is driven by growth in vehicle population and the consumption of industrial lubricants is highly correlated with Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Automotive lubricants typically are higher margin products compared to industrial lubricants. Majority of automotive lubricants demand is derived from commercial vehicles (CVs) and tractors, largely dominated by diesel engines. Industrial lubricants is the largest market segment in India, with more than 54 percent of the total market. Power generation, chemicals, automotive and other manufacturing, railways, marine, and metals are the leading end-user industries, accounting for nearly 80 percent of industrial lubricant consumption. India is a huge market for process oils as well, with 53 percent of the overall industrial lubricant demand. Rapid expansion of the power generation and distribution infrastructure has also created a strong demand for transformer oils in India. Industrial engine oils (including marine and railroad), metalworking fluids and hydraulic fluids are other important product categories. See Lube Technologies (P) Limited is fast growing brand in Industrial Lubricant segment. See Lube with its brand ST KOOL is aiming to grow with

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dream project of H’ble Prime Minister MAKE IN INDIA. See Lube is determined to take India on International map of Industrial Lubricants. ST KOOL is banked upon its capabilities of research & Development. See Lube is probably the first company in Small scale to put up huge investments in instruments for laboratory to conduct tests in house. Fully equipped laboratory in house ensures the consistency of quality products. See Lube is also thinking ahead in terms of environment protection & conservation too. It has pledged for NOT to use any of the chemicals which are hazardous to planet. See Lube is also producing products, which are replacement to hazardous products. “ Your Partner in Increasing Profits by Value Engineering” is the principle of ST KOOL Industrial Lubricants. Value engineering (VE) is systematic method to improve the “value” of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value, as defined, is the ratio of function to cost. Value can therefore be increased by either improving the function or reducing the cost. It is a primary tenet of value engineering that basic functions be preserved and not be reduced as a consequence of pursuing value improvements. See Lube is providing its customers in reduction in cost through continual improvement in quality of products. In a single case study of Tapping Operation, where industries are using Neat oil where cost of the oil is more,

post operation cost is more, ST KOOL introduced a highly innovative product ST KOOL 15T, which is water soluble. Without sacrificing on finish & tool life, cost of machining is reduced to half. Even post operation cleaning too vanished. So as per its motto See Lube reduced the over all cost through Value Engineering. See Lube Technologies

are full line supplier. Where Metal Working Lubricants, Rust Preventive Oils, Hydraulic Oils, Gear Oil, General & speciality Greases, EDM oil, Metal Cleaners, Hot Forging Lubricants, Rust Converters, Rust Cleaners, Stamping oil, High Temperature chain oil & Maintenance aerosols are major products, which are available off the shelf.

See Lube Technologies (P) Ltd (An ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001 : 2004 Certified Company) corp Off : 30, Guru Nanak Market, Focal Point, Ludhiana 141010 Ph no +91 161 4641296. 2675525, 5051296 Email : info@seelube.com Web Site: www.oilandlubricant.com

Pressure die casting

We are ISO 9001:2008 certified pressure die casters and engineers situated at Navi Mumbai MIDC having 10000 sqft factory building . We are in pressure die casting business for over 20 years,having customers like Siemens, Danfoss, ABB, Godrej etc. Having in house die designing & tool room, along with 5 pressure die casting machines and finishing facility i.e. CNC machining, drilling,

tapping, shot blasting, vibro finishing etc.

We have three models of Thermocouple heads 1. Threaded cap - IP68 certification 2. Threaded cap - Explosion proof certification 3. Flip open top - IP68 certification Few more models are under development.

Unique Diecasting Products Pvt. Ltd. A-569, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400710. Mobile : +91 9820646312 Web: www.uniquediecastings.com

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HTAVR & transformer with built in HT-AVR

Meter is mainly designed for applications in Solar Power, Wind Power, Electroplating,

Telecom, Data Centers, DC Metering and other Industrial DC systems.

Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Ph : +91 253 2202 371 / 028 Email: marketing@rishabh.co.in Website: www.rishabh.co.in

PORTABLE LCD Digital Microscope : Magnification : 1000x Servokon offers precision engineered state of art HT Servo Stabilizer (HT AVR). as the nam suggest this Avr operates “ON Load”, sleeplessly directly on the HT line and gives stabilize HT voltage output. The

fluctuating HT voltage from Grid supply is initially controlled by th HT AVR with accuracy of +/-1% and then fed to the transformer resulting in constant L Output within +/- 1% accuracy

For more information Servokon Systems Limited Servokon House, C-13, Radhu Place Road, Opposite Scope Minar, Laxmi Nagar Delhi - 110092, India Website: www.servokonsystems.com

DC Energy Meter - RISH EM DC Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd. introduced a new DC Energy Meter : RISH EM DC. It is equipped with powerful features which will make suitable for almost all the applications areas in DC Systems. It will provide more technical flexibility to customers and stockists coupled with excellent performance. RISH EM DC can measure energy consumption of 4 independent loads connected to one voltage source. Additionally, user selectable parameters can be logged at regular intervals with Date & Time stamp. It can also perform Load Profile Analysis wherein Energy and Demand data will be logged on daily and monthly basis. 4 relays are provided which

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can be used flexibly as Timer, RTC Relay, Reverse Locking Alarm, Limit Switch, Pulse Output etc. depending on the application requirement. Also these relays can be remotely configured via MODBUS. It has got Universal Auxiliary Supply and accuracy of 0.5% for V, I & P and class 1 for Energy. It is a flush mounted meter with separate display for every load with bright seven segment LEDs. This DC Energy

The 3” Handheld LCD Digital Microscope is a fantastic microscope that provides a good way for you to have microscopic observation on the go. The 3” quality LCD panel brings vivid crystal image. Equipped with professional microscopic lens, it helps you to see tiny objects easily. With 250x optical and 4x digital zoom, the magnification can be up to 1000x. 800mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides a 3.5-4 hours standalone working time. The 8 bright LEDs, with brightness adjustable, is bright enough for perfect observation. More exciting is the professional measurement software can help to measure size as small as 0.001mm, which is extremely helpful to your scientific researches. With this microscope, you can enjoy your researches anytime and anywhere.

microscopic lens • Display: 3inches TFT panel, 4:3 ratio • Light sources: 8 LED with adjustable brightness • Power sources: Li-ion 3.7V / 800mAh battery • Working time: 3.5-4hous; Charging time: 5 hours • Frame rate: 30fps • Adaptor: Input:100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 5V, 1A • OSD languages: English • Software languages: English • Measurement: By software • Size: 130x103x29mm • Weight: 300g (with battery)

SPECIAL NOTE : SPECIFICATION : • Image sensor: 5M high quality Image Sensor • Magnifications: 10x-250x, up to 1000x • Resolutions: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M • Lens: High quality

SOFTWARE for Measuring Distance, Area, Angles & radius. Suitable for Industrial Surface Inspection etc. Supply : Portable Microscope, Stand, Adapter, USB/AV Cables, Software CD (inside Manual), Clean Fabric cloth in Box .

India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Website: www.indiatool.net

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