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Cooper Corporation Pvt. Ltd. introduces CPCB II compliant generators (10KVA to 200KVA) and 2,3,4,6 cylinder Engines to Lucknow, UP.

(Extreme Left) Mr. Rajesh Walke, ( General Manager Engines) and Ms. Manisha Cooper at the launch of Cooper Corporation’s CPCB II Compliant Generators and 2,3,4,6 Cylinder Engines in Lucknow, UP.

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ooper Corporation one of the major manufacture of engines in India, welcomes the long awaited CPCB II (Central Pollution Control Board) new Legislation on Stringent Emission Norms which will come into effect from 1st April 2014. Cooper Corporation is ready with its Eco Pack Gensets that comply with the latest CPCB II Emission Limits for new diesel engines up to 200KVA. In view of the powers conferred by sections 6 and 25 of the Environment Protection Act 29 of 1986, the Central Government has further amended the Environment Protection act of 1986. Cooper Corporation is proud to introduce the CPCB II compliant range of gensets to Lucknow and bring it closer to its customer’s base in Uttar Pradesh under the brand name of “Cooper ECOPACK”.

With the lowest cost of ownership, over 2000 units of Cooper Corporations CPCB range of gensets between 10KVA – 200 KVA are already present in the market. Commenting

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on the new Environment Protection Rules, Mr. Farrokh N. Cooper, Chairman and Managing Director says, “This was a long overdue notification and we welcome the implementation of these norms, which will certainly help reduced pollution and create healthy environment for the population of India and therefore reduce cost of medical health care”.

Cooper Corporation strongly believes that the latest CPCB II Emission Rule is a breakthrough legislation which will help India’s engines to compete with those in Europe and America. Cooper Corporation’s cost efficient, silent revolution with ecofriendly diesel generator under the brand name “Cooper ECOPACK” is a Low fuel consumption generator which is lighter in weight, smaller in size and is built with Emissions meeting US & European norms. De-

Cooper Corporation Pvt.Ltd. introduces CPCB II compliant generators ( 10KVA to 200KVA) and 2,3,4,6 cylinder Engines to Lucknow, UP.

cades of in-house research and technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK, have culminated in the launch of the Cooper ECOPACK Gensets.

The engines have an advanced ECU module which controls all critical parameters of the engine, hence the Cooper ECOPACK is efficient &customer friendly. With the longest maintenance interval of 500 hours and lube oil consumption of less than 0.1% of fuel consumption which makes Cooper ECOPACK the most economic brand of generators to operate and maintain. Cooper Corp’s ECOPACK series Gensets comes with the Cooper assurance with the maximum uptime. Nationwide network of service dealers who are well equipped with genuine spare parts in stock, are ready to provide prompt after sales support.

Commenting on the launch of Cooper’s engines and generators in Lucknow Mr. Farrokh Cooper says “the ECOPACK gensets series has set a global platform for Cooper Corporation and enjoys a unique position among other diesel powered generators in India.” These gensets have been fitted specially to meet the customer base of the Lucknow market. Cooper Corp’s Eco Pack could be used in homes, farm houses, bungalows, hotels, retail outlets, offices, telecom towers etc.

As part of Phase I expansion, Cooper Corporation has a strong network presence in Varanasi, Lucknow (Both Dealers& Regional Offices) & Meerut.

The Phase II of Cooper’s network expansion will be at Allahabad, Agra, Kanpur and Gorakhpur. editor@divyamediaonline.com

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Finolex cables Limited launches CCTV cable wires

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inolex Cables Limited, India’s largest and leading manufacturer of electrical and communication cables launched their range of CCTV Cable wires. There is an increasing concern for security and round the clock surveillance, especially in places like industrial areas, commercial and shopping complexes, airports, railway stations, roads etc. For this very purpose, installation of sensitive cameras that are connected to the data centre with high precision circuits for continuous monitoring and recording are the need of the hour.

Keeping these requirements in mind, Finolex Cables Limited today launched their range of CCTV cable wires that use the latest technology of gas injected physical foaming. The conductor for this cable is of solid bare copper type which offers low resistance and lower tattenuation, resulting in better picture quality. These cables are most suitable for outside application as the PVC Jacket offers UV protection. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sridhar Reddy – President, Marketing, Finolex Cables Ltd said “Our goal is to provide complete cabling solutions to our customers and this new CCTV Cable wires works in conjunction with some of our existing products to provide just that. It shall address the safety and security concerns faced by individuals today.

We hope to be well received.”

ABOUT FCL Finolex Cables Limited is India’s largest and leading manufacturer of Electrical and Communication cables. Its wire and cable products are used in applications such as Power, Communications, Automobile, Lighting, Cable TV, Telephone,

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2nd Shield

Aluminium Alloy Braid

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Nom. 60%

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PVC (Black)

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5.60 mm Approx.

Bending Radius

65 mm Min.

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Max. 3.55 /Km at 20°C

Capacitance (Nom.)

53.0 pF/m

Characteristic Impedance

75 ± 3 ohm

Structural Return Loss M

Min. 15 dB @ 1 – 1000 MHz

Nominal Velocity Ratio

85%

Performance Frequency

Max. Attenuation (dB/100 m) at 20°C

55 MHz

6.73

187 MHz

11.81

300 MHZ

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550 MHz

19.52

750 MHz

22.87

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24.67

1000 MHz

26.64

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16 x 0.20 mm bare annealed Copper

Insulation

PVC, Type A Grade Conforming to IS 5831

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2.00 mm Nom.

Colour Codes

Red, Blue, Yellow

Jacket (Overall)

PVC Type ST1 Grade Conforming to IS 5831

Overall Diameter

9.50 mm Approx.

Networking and Computers to Industrial applications touching every person in his daily life. Finolex has

added Electrical Switches and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) to its range of products.

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New Fluke temperature calibrators deliver high accuracy in easy-to-use, single function tools Temperature and 4 to 20 mA signals can be measured and viewed simultaneously on large backlit display for easy transmitter calibration

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luke Corp. introduces two single function calibrators for simulating process temperature sensors. For technicians who don’t want the complexity of multifunction test tools yet need highly accurate temperature calibration, the FlukeŽ 712B RTD and 714B Thermocouple Temperature Calibrators allow instrument, process, and plant maintenance technicians to quickly and easily test process temperature instrumentation.

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The Fluke 712B measures and simulates 13 different resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) types and resistance, and the 714B measures and simulates 17 different thermocouple types as well as millivolts, to verify process sensors by direct comparison of measured versus reported temperatures.

The calibrators also measure 4 to 20 mA signals with 0.001 mA resolution while simultaneously sourcing a temperature signal with both readings displayed on the large, backlit display for easy transmitter calibration. They can scale the measured mA to the programmed 0 and 100 percent temperature settings to verify the 0 and 100 percent values

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scaled in a temperature transmitter.

They also feature linear ramp and 25 percent step auto-ramp based on 0 and 100 percent settings.

Settings at power down are saved for easy restart of tests when the calibrator is powered back up.

Both calibrators have built-in magnetic hanging tools for easy mounting while taking measurements. For more information about the Fluke 712B and 714B Temperature Calibrators, visit: www.fluke.com/temperature_calibration.

For information on Fluke tools and applications, visit the Fluke Web site at www.fluke.com/india

About Fluke Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, and metrologists who Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

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Ferrite cores modular stackable U-cores for flexible large designs

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DK Corporation has developed a new kind of ferrite core: EPCOS stackable U-cores feature a unique modular ferrite design that offers flexibility and economy for highvoltage transformer and HF filter applications. The new U-cores are tooled by and available exclusively from Dexter Magnetic Technologies as Dexter StackPack™ U-Cores. USbased Dexter Magnetic Technologies is a provider of optimized magnetic solutions and distributor of TDK and EPCOS products.

The new modular EPCOS stackable U-cores provide standard options that can fit any application.

This is a major advantage in applications that require large ferrite cores but are limited by manufacturing constraints and high tooling costs. As a result, designers have been cutting and gluing large U and I cores together to make them bigger – an approach that is not only imprecise but also expensive.

The standardized design of the StackPack U-Cores, which were developed together with Dexter Magnetic Technologies, enables multiple configurations as well as lower costs than custom tooling or machining. With short lead times, Dexter Magnetic Technologies can provide customers with standard modular cores that allow rapid prototyping.

Moreover, the modular StackPack U-Cores enable further mounting flexibility. “Customers can expand the ferrite with just three parts – a corner piece, legs, and spacers,” explains Chris Spadafora, Marketing Manager for EPCOS Ferrite Products.

“Holes allow an engineer to insert a

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threaded rod and screw the assembly together. It’s an attractive, inexpensive solution.”

Chuck Wild, Business Manager at Dexter Magnetic Technologies, agrees: “The new StackPack U-Cores deliver the flexibility to grow designs based on a standard platform.

Engineers can increase ferrite height or width – whichever way they need to go.”

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TDK’s portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2013, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.1 billion and employed about 80,000 people worldwide.

The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, highfrequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

Main features and benefits ● Standard design offering multiple configurations and rapid prototyping ● Lower cost compared to custom tooling or machining ● Parts in stock for immediate assembly and shipment

About TDK Corporation TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products.

About Dexter Magnetic Technologies Dexter Magnetic Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA, and has been delivering reliable magnet solutions since 1951. The company provides realized, optimized magnetic solutions, supplying the world market with permanent magnets, complex magnetic assemblies, magnetic cores and magnet accessories.

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Global leadership in automation arena Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Industrial Automation, India

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149 IAR’s Automation solution Mr. Vijay Akot, Managing Director, Integrated Automation & Robotics

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Contents POWER INDUSTRY SECTION

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & SECURITY SECTION

BUSINESS NEWS

NEWS UPDATE

04 Finolex cables Limited launches CCTV cable wires 06 New Fluke temperature calibrators deliver high accuracy in easy-to-use, single function tools 08 Ferrite cores modular stackable U-cores for flexible large designs 18 The Lapp Group offers solutions for designing a more efficient and flexible factory of the future 28 Ujaas Energy Ltd. to add 200 MW of Solar Power in 2014 - 15

58 Delta to unveil its latest video wall solutions for the security industry at Secutech 2014, Mumbai 60 Exacq makes searching for video evidence faster with new SpeedSearch feature in exacqVision 6.0

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92 Keeps on running : Battery-less UPS solution for hazardous areas maintenance-free compact Ex de UPS with capacitors for energy storage 94 Thermal imaging helps the Berlin water company to provide a continuous service ‘We simply cannot afford down-time

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196 Tyco Security products demonstrates innovations & suite of integrated solutions at ISC West 2014 198 Truly innovative shapes and uncompromising safety. These are the credentials of the new boom barriers offered by Gandhi Automations

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32 OMRON opens its first Automation Centre (ATC) in India 34 New AC10 family of variable frequency drives from Parker Hannifin offers exceptional and uncompromising performance in an economical and compact design 40 Strategic partnership between Pepperl+Fuchs and SPS Automation India 42 Cognex dataman 8050 series handheld barcode readers provide unprecedented speed & accuracy at an affordable price TECH TRENDS

100 The India tour comes to a successful end, as iglidur continues its trip around the world…

102 Configure PLCs and machines remotely with Netbiter® remote access 104 HARTING sets miniaturization record 110 Driving more ore up the Yangtze : Reliable geared motors for bulk handling machinery in transshipment port

64 ALUMINIUM CHINA 2014 68 The world’s third largest machine tool exhibition 72 Vertical machining centre with unique machine concept for higher performance and flexibility TECH UPDATE

128 Rollon : Linear motion solutions for trouble-free palletizing 136 Haas Machine number 150,000! Sweden Home to latest, Company Milestone

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50 Ingersoll Rand appoints Madhusudan Rao as Chief Financial Officer

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52 Gleason Gear solutions forum attracts visitors from 30 countries

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44 3D printing and additive manufacturing – wide-ranging expertise, trends and technology 48 Zydex Nanotechnology recognized as ‘India’s Best Inovation’ awarded by Marico Innovation Foundation

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76 Kirloskar Brothers Limited sets a foot in Limca Book of Records

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62 Now featuring antidrip functionality on all masterflex L/S and I/P digital process drives from Cole-Parmer

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The Lapp Group offers solutions for designing a more efficient and flexible factory of the future Flexible production with “plug & produce”

Siegbert E. Lapp, Member of the Board at Lapp Holding AG

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ndustry is currently undergoing a fundamental change: we are seeing the integration of all components of the value chain into the corporate network.

The radical changes associated with this sea change do not just affect companies in the IT sector, even if the development of intelligent factories is often seen primarily in terms of IT. Even manufacturers of cables and connectors can make a considerable contribution to this new era with intelligent solutions, thereby supporting industry and increasing efficiency and flexibility.

Machines, plants and devices are made “ intelligent” by connecting them to one another using the “ Internet of Things” . The resulting cyberphysical systems form the basis of the intelligent factory of the future its vision: to generate maximum flex-

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ibility and efficient production with batch size 1. Cyber-physical systems are functional units with embedded hardware, software and mechanics. The fact that they are capable of communicating with one another is opening up new horizons for plant and machinery manufacturers, who can break plants down into individual modules that only have to be programmed and tested once. Depending on the customer’s requirements, a mechanical engineer can then assemble the standardised modules in a flexible and personalised way and feed in the data that is required for production - plug & produce.

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This leads to fundamental changes in the cabling of an industrial plant. A network cable no longer ends in the control cabinet; instead, it is run directly to the motor of a machine, for example. For the manufacturers of connection technology, this means that the cables with inserts that have previously been used primarily in office environments now need to be suitable for industrial applications.

The cables must be able to withstand high mechanical stress, extreme temperatures, vibrations and contamination. In this kind of environ-

ment, they may also be exposed to aggressive media. Ethernet cables used in industrial applications must also be shielded against much stronger EMC interference, such as that found in the vicinity of motors or live cables that are generating an electromagnetic field.

“We are certain that the “fourth industrial revolution”, by which we mean the increasing networking within production facilities and the associated transition to a more flexible type of production, as well as the increasing customisation of product variants, will be the defining development in German industry over the next few years”, says Siegbert Lapp, Member of the Board at Lapp Holding AG. Because of this conviction and its aspiration to help fashion the industrial production methods of the future, the Lapp Group is taking part in a number of research projects on the topic.

Together with project partners, Lapp is researching “production work 4.0” under the leadership of the Fraunhofer IAO. The research mainly focuses on the following questions: how could the work environment look in a factory of the future, what kind of tasks will factory workers undertake and how can they be supported in fulfilling their tasks?

“This is important for understanding the entire production system, that is the plants and operators. We want to use our findings to develop solutions that are even more suitable for the factory of the future,” explains Continue on page no.22

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Continued from page no.18 Siegbert Lapp. In addition to this, Lapp is involved in the SmartFactoryKL e.V. technology initiative run by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). The SmartFactoryKL is a demonstration factory inside a laboratory, where researchers from the DFKI can use technologies for the intelligent factory of tomorrow in a production environment as close as possible to the real world. The DFKI and the companies involved hope that the resulting findings will help to realise the vision of the new industrial era, with totally flexible factories manufacturing heavily customisable products. The solutions developed in this context aim to support companies in achieving resource efficient and ergonomic production, with dynamic integration of their customers and business partners into the value chain.

Lapp is taking the lead on the quality inspection module for the research and demonstration platform, which will involve testing innovative cabling and connection solutions for data network cables. Quality inspection includes the use of a highresolution camera, which raises a particular challenge in itself as it must be able to transfer data consistently and reliably at the highest data rate in the demanding conditions of a production environment.

In this case, the highly flexible ETHERLINE ® FD Cat.6A cable, together with the field-configurable X-coded M12 data connector, ensures this function. Data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s are possible for high-resolution cameras in moving applications. Industrial Ethernet assemblies comprising robust, resilient cables with M12 connectors, also ensure a reliable connection in areas where contamination and

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The ETHERLINE® FD Cat.6A network cable is already suitable for use in industrial environments damp must be taken into account.

This extensive networking paves the way for new possibilities in maintenance and storage, as well as in production. With this in mind, Lapp is planning on attaching RFID chips to its cables, among other innovations. If a replacement were re-

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quired, a service technician would be able to scan the exact data directly from the cable and then immediately initiate an order for the required part from the e-shop.

The “fourth industrial revolution” has many challenges in store for machinery and plant construction firms, hardware and software suppliers and, last but not least, manufacturers of connection technology. To achieve the flexible and customised vision of production that lies at the heart of the futuristic intelligent factory concept, companies are going to need innovative solutions that allow the vertical and horizontal integration of their value creation processes. Developments that facilitate the

processing of large data volumes and communication between the various components are spurring this revolution on. There will be more information available on the SmartFactoryKL at the Hannover Messe trade fair: at the DFKI stall in hall 8, stand D20 and of course, at the Lapp Group stall in hall 11, stand C03.

About the Lapp Group: Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, 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, customised 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 2012/13 business year, it generated a consolidated turnover of 830 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.

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JV agreement signed with Japanese Major “Meidensha Corporation”

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rime Electric Ltd.(PEL), a company of the prime Group and a major Power Transformer manufacturer in India, has signed a JV agreement with Meidensha Corporation (“MEIDEN”), a Japanese multinational.

Under the agreement, Meiden has acquired a 23% stake in Prime Electric Limited (‘PEL’) as fresh equity.

Through this collaboration with Meiden, PEL will expand its power transmission and distribution (“T&D”) business in India and emerging countries in the global markets.

PEL has a fully integrated and most advanced state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Naidupet, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, to produce large capacity power transformers, with a broad customer base in India and a rapidly expanding market reach to the Middle East, Russia, CIS countries and Africa. PEL is also actively engaged in Electrical Sub-Station EPC Projects which has tremendous potential in India as well as in several other countries where PEL is acitve.

This Financial cum technical collaboration will enable PEL and Meiden to create a synergy between PEL’s most advanced production facilities and MEIDEN’s highly esteemed technologies and quality management, and will provide an opportunity for both companies to develop and expand their market in India and overseas for T&D projects through this JV company and also to offer a wide range of products and services to the continuously growing number of Japanese companies in India as well as to local companies looking for high quality products

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apart from its major thrust on export markets.

In India, as the economy grows and urbanization and Industrialization progresses, which is very much on the cards, it is expected that investment in the power sector will be growing hugely to meet the ever increasing need of electricity in a medium to long term. Also, in emerging countries, investment in power infrastructure is expected to considerably increase as their economies grow, thus providing huge opportunities to the JV.

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operating through its worldwide network employing over 8,500 personnel workforce. (www.meidensha.co.jp) Prime Group founded in 1986 by Padma Shri Surinder Mehta, currently has over 2500 employees, with eight joint ventures, five manufacturing facilities and with subsidiaries and sales offices in Germany, Hong Kong, Dubai, Moscow, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. With PCI Ltd. As its Flagship Company, the highly diversified Prime Group has its presence in vital and Technology based fields relating to Power & energy, Heavy engineering, Investment castings, Infrastructure development, Information technologies, Aerospace, etc.

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MEIDEN, with its major manufacturing facilities in Japan, has successfully been developing and expanding its T&D business mainly in Asia Pacific, having created strongholds in the region for transformers and switchgear.

Through this collaboration with PEL as a strategic partner, MEIDEN plans to further increase its global presence and expand its business by entering the markets in India and in the emerging countries Globally.

Meidensha Corporation, a 117 years old entity, Head quartered at Tokyo, Japan, is a large and highly diversified multinational company engaged in areas of power & energy, infrastructure and industry,

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TÜV SÜD inaugurates state-of-the-art electrical and electronic products testing lab in India Lab to provide world class facilities to local manufacturers and exporters for compliance with local and global standards

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ÜV SÜD South Asia, announced the launch of its state-of-the-art electrical and electronics (E&E) testing lab in India’s electronics and IT hub, Bengaluru. This E&E lab will conduct the globally acclaimed CE marking for electronic goods, used by businesses to rule out the possibilities of safety hazards. It will also be one of the few facilities in the country that will undertake and evaluate risk assessments for machinery. The lab will also provide relevant services to local manufacturers and suppliers of electronic products to comply with local (BIS) as well as global (IEC, EN, FCC) standards.

TÜV SÜD’s E&E lab will help Indian suppliers adhere to world class standards, which in turn will increase their demand in the domestic market as well as make them more competitive in the export market.

This testing facility will help electronic manufacturers in India reduce costs by sourcing locally instead of importing electronic components that assure them quality at a higher cost. It will also contribute towards reducing India’s dependence on imports of consumer electronics, which currently features in the top eight categories of imports in India.

In addition, the lab will largely focus on EMC tests such as: ● IEC 61000-4-2 (Electrostatic Discharge) ● IEC 61000-4-4 (Electrical Fast Transient) ● IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) ● IEC 61000-4-8 (Magnetic Immu-

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nity Power Frequency) ● IEC 61000-4-11 (Voltage Dips and Interrupt) ● CISPR 22 (Conducted Emission) Speaking at the inauguration of the lab, Mr. Niranjan Nadkarni, CEO, TÜV SÜD South Asia stated that, “The next decade is going to be the most exciting one for the electronics manufacturing sector in the country, given the conducive business environment.

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We see immense potential for growth in this sector as global consumer electronics firms have committed to invest over Rs. 3500 crores to set up manufacturing units in India. As the industry grows, there is an urgent need for testing and certification partners who can help businesses comply with global and local regulations to grow domestic and export business.

Our lab in Bengaluru is aimed at filling this gap and helping businesses improve profitability through safety audits. The lab will also provide services for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility tests. This is a proud moment for us and we look forward to partnering with global as well as local firms in the years to come.” Currently, TÜV SÜD has 13 operational labs across

India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka specialising in testing and inspection of food, softlines, hardlines, health, beauty and children’s products.

These state of the art labs utilise TÜV SÜD’s multidisciplinary expert pool to provide comprehensive testing capabilities ranging from physical testing, performance and quality testing, and regulatory testing.

TÜV SÜD is a leading international service organization catering to the strategic business segments INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and CERTIFICATION. Over 20,000 employees are represented at more than 800 locations throughout the world. Optimizing technology, systems and know-how, the interdisciplinary specialist teams act as process partners to strengthen their customers’ competitiveness.

TÜV SÜD South Asia is the leading quality certification, inspection and testing company with presence across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. With an annual turnover (2013) of close to EUR 24 million and talent pool of more than 1300 employees TÜV SÜD South Asia has serviced over 10,000 clients to date. It is present at 30 locations including 13 labs across the three countries. Today, TÜV SÜD is an internationally competent source for solutions in the field of auto, plant engineering, environmental technology, food safety, textile & hardlines like toy testing, infrastructure consultancy and technical as well as soft-skills training.

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Ujaas Energy Ltd. to add 200 MW of Solar Power in 2014 - 15 Successfully commissions a cumulative of 105 MWs Solar Power capacity

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jaas Energy Limited (formerly known as M and B Switchgears Limited) recently announced on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) commissioning of 105 MW installed Solar power capacity . Ujaas Energy Limited under the National Solar Mission and the National Tariff Policy which envisaged around 20 GW solar power by 2022 under the aegis of the Ministry of Power requires installation of 34000 MW of solar power by 2022 to cater the Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation of the nation, was the first to install 2 MWs of solar PV power plant in the country under REC mechanism.

As the pioneer of the initiative in the country, Ujaas Energy Limited with its very first installation of 2 MWs of solar PV power plant in the country under the REC mechanism, Ujaas Energy became the first developer and integrator and made the concept of solar REC a reality.

The company’s ambitious plan is to add another 200 MW in India alone in FY 2014-15 and it also has major plans to execute projects abroad in the near future.

With an objective called ‘Own your sun’ the company didn’t stop here and started providing turnkey services in their solar parks to the energy enthusiasts who wanted to venture in this upcoming field.

From the installation of 2 MW in March 2012 the company has today commissioned 105.18 MWs of solar PV power plants in their solar parks state of Madhya Pradesh for themselves and their clients. The company being bullish on REC mechanism own 14 MWs of solar PV

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power plants under this mechanism.

There are very limited numbers of integrators which have achieved an installation figure of 100 plus MWs in solar PV in their entire tenure.

Ujaas being a young and dynamic company headed by the young visionary Mr. Vikalp Mundra, Joint Managing Director, Ujaas Energy Ltd. has achieved this figure in a short span of less than TWO years and has successfully entered in the club of large EPC players in the country.

About Ujaas Energy Ltd: Ujaas Energy Limited listed on BSE and NSE was established in Indore in 1979. It is the first company to install a solar power plant under Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism in March 2012. The Company has started setting up an innovative offering called as ‘UJAAS Park ‘, that provides complete plug & play solution to the investor for putting up a solar power plant at an affordable cost in time. The services include

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As Mr. Vikalp Mundra, Joint Managing Director, Ujaas Energy Ltd. says, ”don’t show your bruises to the world share your glory…”

He added, “ the dream of achieving energy self reliance in India will be made possible by the growth of Solar and other renewable power generation and we are pleased to be a part of this dream.”

Ujaas with the installation of their first solar PV power plant in Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh in March 2012 is also the first company to install a MW size grid connected solar PV power plant in the state of Madhya Pradesh. With an aim of 2000 MWs by 2015, the state of Madhya Pradesh has high ambitions to promote solar pv technology and Ujaas energy has emerged as a major contributor to the cause.

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India’s Molygraph to Lubricate West African Mining at WAMPEX

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ndian specialist lubricants manufacturer Molygraph will début as an exhibitor at this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX). The company supplies greases, antiseize, thread dopes, conveyor chain oils, forging lubes, metal-working fluids and other products used in mining and the oil & gas industry.

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market. WAMPEX 2014 takes place from 28 to 30 May at Accra Convention Centre in Accra, Ghana.

“WAMPEX is a great opportunity to showcase our products, meet people in our target industries and understand current business trends,” says Rajesh Bothra, Molygraph’s Assistant Export Manager.

“After extensive research reviewing markets and other trade shows we feel this expo would be very lucrative for us in terms of new business prospects in the West African region.”

Molygraph was founded only a year ago and already exports its products into the Gulf States, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and parts of Asia. Bothra says Molygraph has enjoyed excellent feedback on its products from customers in those regions. The company will mainly be

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exhibiting its mining and oil and gas lubricant range at the show.

“We’ll be entertaining interested WAMPEX visitors with interesting visual demonstrations of our products and our state of the art production facility,” says Bothra.

The Mumbai-based company conducts extensive research and development in its high- tech laboratory equipped with advanced scientific instruments. It is also expanding its well- established distributor network to provide more efficient supply of products and services to its national and overseas customers.

About WAMPEX The West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) and Conference 2014 is an international expo for suppliers of equipment, technology, services and consumables to West Africa’s rapidly growing power and mining sectors.

The 11th edition of WAMPEX takes place at Accra Convention Centre in Ghana from 28 to 30 May 2014. The event is organised by Exhibition Management Services in association with EPI Events and Projects International Limited.

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OMRON opens its first Automation Centre (ATC) in India * Fifth in the world * A state-of-the-art facility for the customers to help them make the best of their investment in industrial automation

(L to R) Takehito Maeda, MD, Omron Asia Pacific Industrial Automation, Yutaka Miyanaga Company President, Ind. Automation Company, Omron Japan & Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation India at ATC India launch

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fter the successful launch of its four Automation Centres (ATCs) across the world, OMRON Automation, part of OMRON Corporation Japan- a global leader in automation technology- opened its fifth ATC in India at Mumbai. The centre was inaugurated by the company’s key leaders from the industrial automation team from Japan, Singapore and India.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Yutaka Miyanaga, Senior Managing Officer, Company President of Industrial Automation Company, OMRON Corporation, Japan, said, “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. This initiative is a part of our ‘Asia Hotspots’ strategy -one of its important tasks is to consolidate our foothold in India which is indeed a highly promising market for OMRON Automation.”

Based on the philosophy of “you create the concept, we will help you to make it work”, the centre aims

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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.

According to Mr. Takehito Maeda, MD, OMRON Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., Industrial Automation Business, “Driven by many positive factors such as boost in investments owing to rise in consumerism and the growth in the exports sector, India continues to be an important destination for OMRON Automation. The ATC is a step towards highlighting our solution centric approach and excellence in execution as a complete ‘automation partner’. It shall play a very important role in strengthening our contribution towards India’s manufacturing prowess and the society.”

“In the industrial automation sector, it is extremely vital to provide a hands- on exposure to the associates so that they are able to actually believe and then achieve what they have not been able to do so far through their manufacturing establishments. We are confident of achieving relevant traction in many industries through this initiative such as Packaging, F&B, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Special Purpose Machines, Automotive and Textile by catering to the advanced requirements of the manufacturing segment like productivity, quality, efficiency and safety” said Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Automation, India.

Highlights of the centre: ● The centre has on display OMRON’s key portfolio of industrial automation range as well as the technical and application support

capabilities through state-of-theart actual demonstrations on machines and laboratories. ● The field of expertise includes SYSMAC Platform, Vision Inspection Solution, Robotics Solution and Machine Safety Solutions. ● The SYSMAC platform depicts a high speed & high accuracy fully integrated platform by three “Ones” – One Machine Controller, One Machine Network, One Machine Software. ● Delta Robot and the SCARA Robot together with Bottle Filling and VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) machines are displayed in the machine demo area to explain the usage of SYSMAC to enhance a machine’s performance by improving speed, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, speed and efficiency in all kind of industrial applications - primarily packaging and material handling. ● OMRON being one of the few unique players in the industry having vision sensing and automation technology together in its portfolio, the centre also has a vision lab to allow testing of vision inspection functions by customers with all possible variations of lighting, lens & controllers. ● Another notable area in the centre is the “Tsunagi Lab” which provides the complete integration experience of OMRON to OMRON and OMRON to third party components so that the patrons are able to learn and handle the technologies which are in the scope of the total solution.

Spread over 3750 square feet, the facility hosts more than 10 experts as software, hardware and application specialists dedicated to the ATC. Web: www.omron.com

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New AC10 family of variable frequency drives from Parker Hannifin offers exceptional and uncompromising performance in an economical and compact design to machine builders

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arker Hannifin India is pleased to announce the launch their new series of AC variable frequency drive, the AC10 Micro Drive. AC10 is a simple, reliable and extremely versatile drive providing economical solution to every-day motor control applications requiring speed or torque control and are available in the power range of 0.2 kW to 15 kW. The typical applications for AC10 include conveyors, centrifuges, fans, mixers, packaging machines and

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Parker India Manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City, Chennai

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Continued from page no.34 ality, multiple V/f etc are available as standard which makes the device beyond simple V/Hz motor control.

Availability : The new AC10 Drive will be available from the state of the art Parker India modern Manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City near Chennai, well equipped to cater to sophisticated industrial automation systems and solutions.

The factory comprising of a manufacturing setup high power AC drives, a fully equipped regenerative testing laboratory suitable for load testing of high power drives and an

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experienced project engineering team will satisfy all your Automation needs. The new AC10 drive will also be available through our nationwide network of sales offices, ATCs (System integrators) and Parker Stores .

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Strategic partnership between Pepperl+Fuchs and SPS Automation India

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Speaker panel (L-R) Vipin Bhogal, Consultant, Steibeis;K.T. Vyas, Indus

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prominent brands in automation technology, Pepperl+Fuchs, for the launch edition of SPS Automation India.

Pleased on announcing their association, Mr Raj Manek, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt India commented: “We are proud to have Pepperl+Fuchs, one of the most renowned automation technology brands in the world, on board as the show gears up to make its debut in 2015. The alliance has strengthened our resolve to provide an international standard business & networking platform for the sector’s players, while focusing on modern automation solutions for the Indian market.” Mr Ravi Agarwal, Director, Pepperl+Fuchs, who has confirmed participation as the ‘Gold Partner’ for the launch edition of the show said: “P+F is glad to partner with SPS Automation India for its debut show and looks forward to displaying our existing range of products and technology trends in the field of sensing and measurement.”

Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, Pepperl+Fuchs has more than 80 foreign subsidiaries in six continents and manufacturing facilities in Germany, the US, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia and Vietnam. Mr Ravi Agarwal, further added: “With Messe Frankfurt’s experience in organising trade platforms worldwide, we are hopeful of creating a very apt and needed platform for exhibiting products and technologies in the domain of automation, thereby bringing together professionals and decision makers from across sectors.”

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“AUTOMATION” is the biggest trade fair in South East Asia and the second biggest in Asia” The 9th edition of ‘AUTOMATION 2014 is the biggest ground for Asian Industries to showcase their manufacturing strength and quality products to the World’

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engineering and associated software solutions for Industrial, Process, Factory, Building & Electric Automation, Instrumentation & control, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, wireless & bus technology under one roof. Automation 2014 will also display solutions and systems for industries Automobile, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy Management, Chemicals/Petrochemicals/Fertilizer, OEMs, Waste and waste water, Metal Industry, Pharmaceuticals, White Goods, Plastics and Food & Beverage. The Automation exhibition has been exceeding its own standards, year after year.

AUTOMATION 2013 experienced more than 775 national & international exhibitors from 20 countries.

AUTOMATION 2014 will also organize knowledge based technical conferences. An in-depth discussion with experts on various subjects like Innovations in Technology, Foundation Field-bus Technology, Safety and Security, Tank Automation & Metering will be organized during Exhibition.

Automation 2014 is the platform where you will find sustainable solutions for your business profitability, optimization of plans, cleaner and greener operations, safer and energy efficient. A flagship event of IED Communications, “Automation” is the biggest show in South East Asia and the second biggest show in Asia after the “IAS Shanghai”. The 9th edition of Automation 2014 will be held from 15 to 18th October 2014 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai- the financial capital of India.

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Cognex dataman 8050 series handheld barcode readers provide unprecedented speed & accuracy at an affordable price New DataMan 8050 Handheld Barcode Readers Expand the Applications for DataMan

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“The new DataMan 8050 and 8050X build on the success of our industry-leading DataMan 8500® handheld barcode reader, which has set the standard in industrial direct part mark [DPM] barcode reading,” said Carl Gerst, Vice President and Business Unit Manager, ID Products.

“The new DataMan 8050 and 8050X bring reliable, high-speed barcode reading to the many other handheld barcode reading applications on the factory floor that use labels, direct inkjet or laser-marked codes. This new line expands our offerings in the industrial space.”

High-speed performance, even with the most challenging barcodes The patent-pending DataMan 8050 and 8050X are ideal for applications in many manufacturing environments, such as automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and packaging.

The DataMan 8050 and 8050X utilize Cognex’s patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars™

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corded and wireless communication modules, the DataMan 8050 Series supports industry-standard communications including USB, USB Keyboard, RS-232 and Bluetooth wireless communication to a base station. Built for tough work environments, the DataMan 8050 Series has durable and industrial product features as well as a range of industrial cables and accessories to complement the product.

Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of products that incorporate sophisticated machine vision technology that gives them the ability to “see.” Cognex products include barcode readers, machine vision sensors and machine vision systems that are used in factories, warehouses and distribution centers around the world to guide, gauge, inspect, identify and assure the quality of items during the manufacturing and distribution process. Cognex is the world’s leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 900,000 vision-based products, representing over $3.5 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company’s founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional offices & distributors located throughout North America, Japan, Europe, Asia & Latin America.

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3D printing and additive manufacturing – wide-ranging expertise, trends and technology 11th Erfurt Rapid.Tech 2014 – the full spectrum of additive manufacturing

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apid.Tech ranks among the leading international events in the field of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The conference and trade fair is scheduled to take place for the 11th time in Erfurt on 14 and 15 May 2014, and it owes its popular success to its concept of remaining relevant to users. With a user conference, design engineer day, specialist forums for the aviation and medical and dental technology industries, and the specialist trade fair itself there will be ample opportunity for interchange among newcomers to the field, experts, researchers and users, covering both theory and practice. In tandem with Rapid.Tech, the second German Personal Fabrication Convention FabCon 3.D will be taking place in Erfurt from 15–17 May 2014.

Sustainability, the Industry 4.0 project and individualisation are all global trends, and there is one key technology required to implement them all: additive manufacturing (AM). To exploit the potential of AM effectively it is necessary to be fully informed about all the latest developments covering materials, processes and machines.

“Generative manufacturing processes are becoming ever more relevant across multiple industries and are playing an increasingly important part in production processes. This is generating an enormous demand for information, as well as for an interchange of experiences and discussion”, reported Wieland Kniffka, Head of Messe Erfurt [Erfurt trade fair]. “Rapid.Tech sets the standard here, with its mix of think-

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tank, knowledge transfer and an exhibition geared toward practical applications.” This view is backed up by the programme for this year’s event on 14 and 15 May 2014, which will feature over 60 presentations given by speakers from countries including Germany, Denmark, Great Britain, Switzerland and Spain, all simultaneously translated between German and English. The opening presentation at the keynote session

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will be on “The Future of 3D Printing at Siemens”. It will describe the rapid development of additive manufacturing processes in recent years, highlight the huge potential AM has for industry and examine the challenges involved in carrying out the necessary refinement of this innovative technology.

There will also be discussion of what is needed with regard to standardisation so that these processes can be fully integrated into industrial manufacturing. In another talk, Dr.Ing. Bernhard Langefeld of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants will be using findings from a recent study to answer the thought-provoking question: “Additive Manufacturing – A Game Changer for the Manufacturing Industry?” There will be a presen-

tation by Dr.-Ing. Oliver Keßling on the Arburg Plastic Freeforming (Arburg Kunststoff-Freeformer – AKF) process, a new industrial procedure for additive manufacturing which enables even the most complex components to be created in mass-produced plastic materials. Friedemann Lell of Sauer GmbH / DMG Mori Seiki will be showcasing an innovative solution for the production of finished parts using additive manufacturing.

This hybrid solution is the first in the world to combine additive laser cladding and a full-fledged 5-axis milling machine in one system.

Afterward, specialist forums under the headings of “Aviation”, “Medical Technology” and “CAD/ CAM and Rapid Prototyping in Dental Technology” plus the user conference entitled “New Technologies” and the design engineer day will all give industry-insiders a chance to look at the latest applications, discuss the possibilities of additive processes in their specialist fields and cast an eye towards the future. This is also facilitated by the specialist trade fair, where around 100 exhibitors will be showcasing new developments and follow-up products.

Aviation specialist forum – established processes and great potential What significance does additive manufacturing have for the aviation industry? This question finds an answer in the first session of this event, which will include a presentation entitled “Additive Manufacturing from the Perspective of Boeing”. Other Continue on page no.46

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Continued from page no.44 topics covered in the specialist forum include current applications in the aviation industry such as additive manufacturing of heavy duty hydraulic valve blocks and series production of engine parts using metal laser sintering. The remaining presentations at the two-day event will cover RepAIR, a European joint research project into the use of additive manufacturing for aircraft maintenance, as well as scenarios regarding potential changes to MRO processes resulting from the use of AM. There will be a presentation about the possibilities created by new software for the additive manufacture of grid structures.

The programme will also include the topics of certification in the aviation sector and economic aspects and influencing factors involved in additive manufacturing.

Medical technology specialist forum – new possibilities for individual solutions One of the topics covered at the medical technology specialist forum will be new developments in the field of additive manufacture of artificial bone. This includes the manufacture of ceramic implants and modification of the active agent in them by means of powder-based 3D printing, as well as 3D printing of artificial bone based on calcium phosphate and the post-processing of 3Dprinted ceramic bone replacements.

There will also be a presentation on a process for the selective laser micro-melting of platinumiridium. Participants at the “Clinical Applications” session will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of computer-aided orthopaedic operations with patient-specific targets, among other topics. Surgery planning, visualisations and implant

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manufacture are further topics in the programme of the two-day event.

CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping in dental technology – the latest trends Generative manufacturing processes are already well-established in the field of dental technology, with new possibilities opening up all the time as a result of digital production. The CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping in dental technology specialist forum will be looking at the latest trends in dentistry, in-

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cluding hybrid manufacturing processes for making dental prosthetics.

There will also be a presentation about incorporating virtual implant planning into the CAD/CAM workflow and new directions in immediate implant placement through the manufacture of custom implants via CAD/CAM and DVT. Other presentations will deal with monolithic materials, economic manufacture of complex non-metal prosthetic reconstructions and new analytical processes for patients with CMD.

User conference – discovering new technologies The use of additive manufacturing processes in series production is increasing all the time, and with it the available choice of procedures, processes and machines. This conference will feature presentations and

discussions about key issues such as 3D printing of aluminium oxide and silicon carbide ceramics, multi-material 3D colour printing and solutions in the fields of miniaturised additive manufacturing for large batch production as well as the additive manufacture of large-scale heterogeneous architectural components.

An innovative rapid test enables parameters in the additive manufacturing process to be specified. Also on the agenda are reports from users on the application of additive manufacturing technologies (AMTs) at BMW, 3D printing of design items and ecommerce solutions for service providers.

Design engineer day – tools for exploiting new freedom Almost unlimited freedom in terms of design and construction: this is simultaneously one of additive manufacturing’s greatest advantages and one of design engineers’ greatest challenges. Designing components to be built using additive manufacturing processes requires attention to a specific set of rules.

This will be the subject of presentations at the design engineer day on 15 May 2014, where one of the specific issues will be the extension of the scope of previously calculated rules covering various boundary conditions in laser sintering.

The programme will also include talks on product development using a combination of topology optimisation, rapid prototyping and precision casting, as well as talks on the load-compliant design of sandwich components for additive manufacturing. The event will also provide information on the methodology for using laser additive manufacturing to make production-ready bionic lightweight structures from titanium alloy.

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Zydex Nanotechnology recognized as ‘India’s Best Inovation’ awarded by Marico Innovation Foundation

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wards and accolades trail Vadodara based Zydex Industries, a high-tech research driven organization which has many ‘first to develop’ solutions to its credit. Zydex nanotechnology, considered world-wide as the best & cost-effective solution to ensure potholes free roads, was recognized as ‘India’s best Innovation’ by Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF).

Introduced in 2006, MIF Innovation awards is one of the largest platforms in India for recognizing path breaking innovations within the Indian business and social sector. A distinguished Jury chaired

by Dr. R A Mashelkar scrutinized a total of 258 entries in the Business Category in two rounds and arrived at ‘India’s Best Innovations’ on the basis of uniqueness, impact and sustainability. Earlier a rigorous evaluation process was followed

by MIF’s knowledge partner Bain & Company to identify final round

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entries. Among other aspects, what the jury really appreciated was the fact that these products received patents in multiple countries internationally On receiving this award at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai recently, Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chief Executive Officer, Zydex Industries, said, “When awards and

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recognitions come from our home turf, it’s a matter of great honor and pride for Zydex family. We are extremely thrilled on winning this prestigious award”. Speaking about the benefits of this technology, he further said, “Our Nanotechnology

is all about waterproofing soil bases, chemical bonding of bitumen to aggregates, sand, clay etc. and eliminating moisture related damages. It will bind the gravel and asphalt together about 20 times more than untreated roads enhancing load bearing strength and durability.

Zydex Nanotechnology will surely revolutionize the very way in which roads are designed and built today.”

Zydex has pioneered a long lasting and cost effective solution for potholes free roads.

Accredited by the Indian Road Congress, Zydex nanotechnology will not only maximize quality of Indian roads but usher in surplus funds for the government with reduced expenditure on road construction and maintenance.

About Zydex Industries Zydex, an innovation-driven organization from Vadodara, Gujarat, has developed Nanotechnology based solutions to ensure moisture-resistant, damage proof, long-lasting roads.

Zydex Nanotechnology is patented across the globe and will globally revolutionize the very basis of road design and construction.

Zydex Nano technology was recognized and awarded the IRF Global Road Achievement Award (GRAA) by International Road Federation (IRF) in 2013.

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Ingersoll Rand appoints Madhusudan Rao as Chief Financial Officer

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ngersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments has appointed Madhusudan Rao as Chief Financial Officer and India Controller for the company effective immediately. Madhusudan is entrusted with the responsibility of Ingersoll Rand’s financial strategy and functions. He will be responsible for all financial planning, which includes investor relations, treasury, external reporting, task, risk management secretarial functions across all Ingersoll Rand legal entities in India.

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He brings on board over 30 years of rich experience in varied industries such as manufacturing, high technology R&D, and financial services both in India and abroad. He has been associated with Ingersoll Rand Group in India at senior management level since September 2012. Prior to joining Ingersoll Rand group, Madhusudan was the Finance Director with Northern Trust Bank.

Madhusudan has also worked as CFO with Fidelity Business and was a CFO of GE India Technology Centre and other companies within GE. Madhusudan is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Company

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Secretary. He is also holds a certified master black belt in six sigma quality.

About Ingersoll Rand in India Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product innovation and design for Industrial Technologies; Food Safety; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.

The company is based out of 18 locations in the country. Ingersoll Rand believes that Innovation for emerging economies is critical for products to succeed in these markets.

The company has three world class manufacturing facilities at Naroda, Sahibabad and Chennai; and two Engineering and Technology Centers at Bangalore and Chennai.

Ingersoll–Rand (India) Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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Gleason Gear solutions forum attracts visitors from 30 countries

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leason Corporation announced the completion of the Gear Solutions Forum at its Gleason-Pfauter facility in Ludwigsburg Germany, April 1-3, 2014. Gleason hosted approximately 600 visitors from 30 countries over a three day period with a comprehensive display of the latest technologies in gear production and a series of leading experts from the gear industry and academia presenting on significant trends and developments in gearing.

Introduced were brand new machine developments and technologies including the Genesis® 200GX double spindle threaded wheel gear grinder, the Genesis® 210HCD gear hobber with dual loading stations and integrated chamfering and deburring, and the 100S small gear shaping machine, which was dry shaping with capability up to 3000 strokes/minute. Demonstrated were new gear production processes like Power Skiving, on-board part inspection using Gleason’s own GAMA metrology software, the new Phoenix® 280G bevel gear grinding machine and the 300GMS analytical gear inspection machine.

In total were more than 15 gear production machines providing live

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demonstrations, along with the industry’s largest and most diverse offering of gear cutting tools and workholding. Complementing products and processes were service and support capabilities, including machine rebuilds and retrofits, training and service programs.

Joining Gleason at the event was a host of partners and technology providers to the gear industry who ex-

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hibited at the Forum. This included companies providing software, heat treatment, coatings and machining solutions. Also introduced for the first time was “Gleason 4.0”, Gleason’s vision and systems architecture for digital manufacturing for the future.

This topic stimulated significant interest from the attendees as they con-

sider the next major step in design and production of gear systems. Said John J. Perrotti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gleason Corporation, “This was the third time we have hosted this event and customer response just continues to grow.

The Gear Solutions Forum has truly evolved into the global gear industry’s most comprehensive educational event of the year”. The next Gear Solutions Forum is scheduled to be held in September 2015 in Rochester New York, home of the Company’s corporate headquarters and of The Gleason Works facility.

2015 will be the 150th anniversary of the company.

Gleason Corporation’s mission is to be The Total Gear Solutions Provider™ to its global customer base.

Gleason is a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of gear production machinery and related equipment. The Company’s products are used by customers in automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, mining, wind power, construction, power tool and marine industries and by a diverse set of customers serving various industrial equipment markets.

Gleason has manufacturing operations in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, India, China and Japan, and has sales and service offices throughout North and South America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region.

Gleason Corporation Web: www.gleason.com

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Danfoss India partners with Indian Society Of Heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning engineers to design an integrated approach towards project delivery Through this partnership, Danfoss and ISHRAE will together formulate a Guide Book towards efficient project management and delivery for stakeholders in the HVAC industry

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anfoss India, a leading mechanical and component manufacturer and supplier in the HVAC industry announced its partnership with the ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) with the intent of reaching out to key stakeholders and collectively finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges faced by the HVAC industry when it comes to efficient project delivery.

Sustainability is key for future and it is imperative for each stakeholder to make sure the end product is a viable architecture. The practice of sustainable building is really about an integrated approach towards planning, designing, construction, operations, and maintenance. Having the right standards and codes for Buildings will assist in a Green future. IAPD is a collaborative approach of all stakeholders that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction. Since buildings affect the environment, opportunities to improve in these areas can have a significant impact on the final outcome.

Size of projects is getting bigger and complex and there is an increasing need for planning before tendering among stakeholders. As large projects have several stakeholders, coordination during project executions critical to deliver final product .If there is a lack in this much needed

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coordination, the project cannot keep cost and timeline and as an end result sustainability is compromised.

Commenting on Danfoss’ association with ISHRAE to launch IAPD, Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India said “We are privileged to be part of this collaboration by ISHRAE and stakeholders to have an integrated approach towards efficient project delivery aimed at both customer satisfaction and energy efficiency compliance.

It is common knowledge that selection of the right equipment for heat-

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ing, ventilation and air-conditioning saves any property a lot on its energy expenditure. Cash flows in execution are linked to coordinated execution if suppliers’ interest needs to be protected. Through IAPD the right framework can be developed for the Industry.”

In the last few years, the HVAC industry has overcome several hurdles, with the single most important issue being that of profitability.

There is a mounting pressure on the industry to increase sales and customer base amidst having to work relentlessly towards becoming sustainable and environment conscious. Nodal agencies like ISHRAE

and RAMA (refrigeration and air conditioning manufacturers association) have worked closely with Government bodies such as BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) for framing new standards which have either been implemented, upgraded or are in the process of implementation. In fact, the technology shift is likely to make management, monitoring and usage of energy even more convenient. Also, globally, the industry is working on different alternatives on Refrigerants. As a developing and growing Industry in India, skill will be a paramount requirement. IAPD can ensure the right skill development and the needs are identified.

Speaking about the need for incentivizing the industry , Mr. Nirmal Ram, newly appointed President of ISHRAE said”While at a functional level standards set by nodal and government bodies are well appreciated for the direction they provide, Government should at incentivizing consumers who are opting for high Energy efficiency rated products through subsidies and introducing lower tax liability.

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Delta to unveil its latest video wall solutions for the security industry at Secutech 2014, Mumbai

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elta Group, a leading provider of display technologies, unveiled its high-end, innovative display solutions to meet security & surveillance industry needs at Secutech 2014 from March 6th to 8th in Mumbai. Delta demonstrated its 2x2 60” DLP Video Wall and Super Narrow Bezel 55” LCD Video Wall specially designed for 24x7 mission critical operations. Delta’s Video’s wall solutions are designed for control rooms applications with superefficient LED light engines, unique color sensor design, auto alignment and auto color calibration.

Delta’s Safe City Project in Surat, was the limelight at Delta’s Booth as visitors were impressed by the 280sqft Video Wall commissioned by Delta in collaboration with Surat City Police department, Surat Traffic Education Trust and Innovative Telecom & Software Pvt. Ltd. Secutech, a world-class security and safety exhibition showcasing complete solutions for the security & surveillance market, is the largest platform to discover innovative

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Exacq makes searching for video evidence faster with new SpeedSearch feature in exacqVision 6.0 Latest version also includes advanced camera configuration options, new IP camera integrations and more

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xacq Technologies, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has made searching for video surveillance evidence faster and more intuitive with the new SpeedSearch feature in exacqVision 6.0—the latest release of the company’s Video Management System (VMS) software. exacqVision now also makes it easier to configure IP compatible cameras from the exacqVision client. Included with this release are updates to the Exacq Mobile app, the exacqVision web client and Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a health monitoring program for use with exacqVision NVRs. With SpeedSearch, video frames automatically populate on the screen upon conducting a search and advance as the timeline cursor is moved. “SpeedSearch allows users to start investigating video while it’s still

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“It’s also ideal for low bandwidth connections as investigations can occur without having to wait for an entire video stream to download.”

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LUMINIUM CHINA 2014 is Asia’s leading aluminium industry platform, annually held in Shanghai. By presenting customized match making programs, buyers with emerging and established demands from booming industry clusters as well as a world class conference & seminar program, ALUMINIUM China 2014 is the first choice for branding, networking and sourcing in Asia, the world’s fastest growing market. It will take place on July 9-11, 2014 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), China.

Last year, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2013 attracted a record breaking number of 462 exhibitors from 31 countries & regions as well as 24 conferences and workshops onsite, by covering the entire Aluminium production chain - from Aluminium raw materials, semi-finished and finished products to production and processing machinery and accessories. Meanwhile, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2013 attracted 16000 visitors, boasting an increase of 28% visitors compared to last year.

Scope of Exhibits: ● Raw materials, Primary metal products, Semi-finished products, Semi-fabricates ● Aluminium products for special application ● Surface treatment ● Light-metals trade and recycling ● Plant, machinery and accessories and equipment for aluminium extraction, processing and refining ● Services, consultancy, expert opinions, information

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Associated Events:

● Within Aluminium Industry ● Aluminium Ingot, Alloy Bar, Primary Metal Products ● Aluminium Semi-finished products, Semi-fabricates, including profiles, ● Sheet, strip, foil, aluminum-plastic composite, cast etc. ● Plant, machinery, accessories, equipment and supplies for aluminium electrolysis, extrusion, rolling, casting, die-casting

1. Copper China 2014 the 3rd edition of COPPER CHINA will open its gate to the entire community. The event facilitates a world-class business platform of trade, networking and educational opportunities for global leaders of copper fabrication and material solution sourcing specialists from major application industries.

2. Magnesium China 2014 – the event will be the best platform for attendees to explore business opportunities and improve their brand popularity.

As the unique professional trading platform for the magnesium industry in China, Magnesium China devotes to provide business opportunities for global magnesium smelting and processing enterprises and related equipment and technology providers to network with metal processing manufacturers, industrial distributors and application enterprises home and abroad.

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Application Industry for Aluminium Materials ● Building and construction transportation ● Packaging ● Electronics ● Telecommunication Equipment ● Power ● Hardware ● Home Appliances ● Machinery Manufacturing ● Printing ● Energy ● Composites ● Other in Application Industry ALUMINIUM CHINA 2014 is the great aluminium industry platform in Asia, which is concurrently held with Copper China 2014 and Magnesium China 2014.

Special travel package by official travel agents in India: A special travel package is arranged to visit above trade fair. Further information can be obtained from Mr. Om Prakash – Director, INORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., Tel: 022 2422 9281 email: mprakash@inorbittours.com

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The world’s third largest machine tool exhibition

By Om Prakash, Director – Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd.,

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IMES 2014 is a truly globin gross size. It is well known for al machine tool trading its high transactional value and and sourcing platform at enormous support from many lothe world’s biggest macal and international exhibitors. chine tool market – China. As Asia’s CIMES 2012 has set another leading machine tool exhibition in record breaking edition with par2014, CIMES hosts the world’s top ticipation from 70 countries and industry players and international regions 85,000 visitors with 1400 pavilions from the key manufacturexhibitors from 28 countries and ing countries to exhibit at the show.

3200 machines and tools on site.

In order to provide profitable Following after the world’s largtrade opportuest and second nities for them, largest machine Newly launched the organizers show in GerIndia's first will invite an many and USA, unparalleled CIMES 2014, the knowledge array of VIP world’s third largdriven manufacturing industry portal buyer delegaest machine tool www.engrreview.com tions from the exhibition will be "O POMJOF JOJUJBUJWF GSPN &/(*/&&3*/( 3&7*&8 NBHB[JOF key application another exciting industries in event not to be Asia and new missed. emerging markets including aeroExhibits Profile space and aviation, medical equipment, shipbuilding and new energy.

Machine Tool, Tools and Accurate product segmentaAccessories tions and highly efficient marketing solutions enable you to directly ● Metal cutting machinery reach out to your matching business partners ● Metal forming machinery CIMES, the only professional international machine tool exhibition in China, occupied more than 120,000 square meters

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Continued from page no.68 machinery ● Metal tube and pipe processing machinery ● Special purpose machinery ● Special purpose machine tool ● Cutting tool, fixture, accessories, parts and components, electrical tools, hydraulic tools, pneumatic devices, abrasives, precision measuring technology and devices

● Welding and cutting-off technology and equipment

● Maintenance

Other Manufacturing Technology and Equipment ● Bearing manufacturing technology and equipment

● Numerical control systems, embedded systems and servo systems

● Metal Testing & Inspection ● Mining/Mineral Processing ● Petroleum & Petrochemical

● Mould processing technology and equipment

● Sheet Metal Working

● Other manufacturing technology for the making of auto parts

● Ship Building & Marine Engineering

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● Industrial robots ● Frequency conversion and timing, sensors and motors

● Metal Components & Parts

● Gear generating technology and equipment

Automation and Motion ● Flexible manufacturing technology and equipment

● T & Telecommunications

Visitors profile Visitors by Industry

● Shipbuilding, ● Railway, ● Electrical Power,

● Aerospace/Aviation & Defence

● Metallurgy,

● Auto & Auto Parts

● Telecommunication,

● Electronic drives and control systems

● Building & Construction Machinery

● Chemistry,

● Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumonic driven devices

● Consulting & Contracting Engineering

Heat Treatment and Other Technology

● Die & Mould

● Programmable logic controller and related technology

● Foundry technology and equipment ● Forging technology and equipment ● Heat treatment technology and equipment

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● Electrical Engineering/ Electronics ● Gear & Bearings ● General Machinery ● Government/ Education

● Textile & Printing etc

Special travel package by INORBIT - Official travel agents in India: A special travel package is arranged to visit above trade fair in China.

Further details can be obtained from Om Prakash – Director, INORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd. Tel: 022 – 24229281,

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Vertical machining centre with unique machine concept for higher performance and flexibility With the experience of more than 10,000 supplied vertical machining centres, DMG MORI now offers the 3rd generation of the DMC V machine type. The new series convinces with a new machine concept and significantly improved technical data in all areas. And all of this at a low entry-level price. At DIE & MOULD INDIA, DMG MORI will be showcasing an Indian premiere, the new DMC 650 V.

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The machine concept of the new seIn addition to the standard spindle ries is based on a machine bed made with 14,000 rpm further spindle verof mineral casting, on which the sions of up to 24,000 rpm are optionrigid table with a clamping surface ally available. An SK 50 spindle with of 900 × 570 mm rests. The machine 10,000 rpm and 303 Nm provides sufcolumn made of cast iron forms the ficient reserves for heavy machining. basis of the X/ Y slide. Thus only the The tool magazine with 20 pockets tool is moving, which in combination can optionally be extended to 30, with the fixed ta60 or 120 pockets. ble enables workThe new DMC 650 Newly launched piece weights of V is thus not only up to 800 kg. The recommended for India's first rapid traverses in training or parts knowledge all axes are 36 m/ production within driven manufacturing industry portal min. Instead of a the scope of sowww.engrreview.com 10,000 rpm spinphisticated pro"O POMJOF JOJUJBUJWF GSPN &/(*/&&3*/( 3&7*&8 NBHB[JOF dle, now a spindle duction. Enhanced with 14,000 rpm performance data and 121 Nm is used in the standard provide the user with a large number version. The traverse paths were also of new possible applications. From improved to 650 × 520 × 475 mm. sophisticated single item production New in this machine segment to heavy machining with high metal is the cooling of the drives and removing volumes up to serial proguides. The ball screw nuts and the duction combined with the different linear guides are cooled via contact automation solutions. pressure rails and frictional heat is Controls of the latest generation, effectively being dissipated.

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also with CELOS The DMC 650 V is available with the 19” ERGOline® with Siemens 840D solutionline and Operate 4.5 as well as with the Heidenhain TNC640.

From the 2nd quarter of 2014 also CELOS of DMG MORI with 21.5” ERGOline® and SIEMENS can be chosen.

Highlights of the DMC 650 V DMC 650 V 02

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1) The new DMC 650 V convinces with a new machine concept and significantly improved technical data in all areas. And all of this at a low entry-level price.

2) The unique machine concept of the new vertical machining centre DMC 650 V serves as a basis for more power and flexibility.

3) The cooling of the ball screw drives and guides forms the basis for high accuracy also in long-term operation For more information Web: www.dmgmori.com

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited sets a foot in Limca Book of Records Mahila Mission 20, project of KBL’s Coimbatore plant becomes a National record by assembling pumps in a record time of 17.25 second

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irloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading global fluid management company, announced that its allwomen Coimbatore plant has set another benchmark and bagged a prestigious award by the Limca Book of Records for its project ‘Mahila Mission 20’. The project has achieved a milestone of assembling a pump in a rare feat time of 17.25 seconds, making it a National record.

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production to 34000 pumps per line The silver jubilee of the Limca Book per month. I am extremely overof Records dedicated to the cause of whelmed to have such a committed Empowering Women honored Dr. women workforce that settles for RV.Rajkumar with the recognition on nothing but the best.” behalf of the entire female workforce The LIMCA BOOK OF REof Kirloskar Brothers Limited, CoimCORDS AWARD is an acknowledgebatore plant. The award was offered ment to the efforts made by KBL’s all in the presence of numerous digniwomen Coimbatore plant that was taries, leaders, decision makers and established in 2011. The plant which bureaucrats from various participatis equipped with state of the art faing companies. cility manufactures different modMr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairels of domestic man and Manpumps and has aging Director of 65 women beKirloskar BrothNewly launched tween the age ers said, “It is a India's first group of 19 to proud moment knowledge 30 employed on for us to be recdriven manufacturing industry portal the shop floor. ognised for our KBL is the only accomplishment www.engrreview.com engineering towards women "O POMJOF JOJUJBUJWF GSPN &/(*/&&3*/( 3&7*&8 NBHB[JOF company in Inempowerment. dia which operOur all-women ates with 100% female associates in Coimbatore plant has received many the manufacturing process. significant awards and this recognition further reaffirms the abilities of About Kirloskar Brothers Limited: our female employee’s.” He further adds, “With the dedication of our associates, we have successfully reKirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) duced the assembly time from 60 is the flagship company of the $ seconds to a record breaking 20 sec2.1 billion Kirloskar group. KBL is a onds; thereby increasing the plant global fluid management solutions provider and the largest manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves from India. The core businesses of KBL are large infrastructure projects (Water Supply, Power Plants, and Irrigation), Project and Engineered Pumps, Industrial Pumps, Agriculture and Domestic Pumps, Valves, Motors and Hydro turbines.

Web: www.kblpumps.com

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Creaform makes 3D measurement technologies more accessible to educators Portable 3D measurement leader introduces freeteaching manuals as well as tailor-made offers on 3D scanners and portable CMM for educational institutions

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reaform, aworldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutionsand 3D engineering services, announced the release of two teaching manuals customized for the needs of educators teaching at universities, colleges and technical schools around the world.

The manuals cover theoretical and practical information on3D measurement technologies and their uses in reverse engineering and quality control, which are crucial for the engineers and designers of tomorrow.A lab guide on how to use Creaform technologies is also included. The teaching manualsarecurrently available free of charge on Creaform’s web site as of today.

The first manual covers the topic of Reverse Engineering, while the second focuses on applications for Quality Control. These comprehensive teaching manuals help educators to demystify the latest in 3D measurement technologies and describe their applications in a variety of industries.

Moreover, Creaform has created very attractive educator-specific offersthat will make 3D measurement technologies accessible to all types of institutions. These offers include adapted maintenance packages as well as cost-effective plans for multiple systemsthat may be suitable to equip labs or classrooms.

“These initiatives are yet other concrete examples of how Creaform is committed to training the engineers, industrial designers,

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and QA specialists of tomorrow,” explained François Leclerc, Product Manager in charge of Education. “In today’s hypercompetitive market, the complexity of product parts combined with customers requiring better product quality and faster turnaround times has generated an increased need for 3D scanning

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technologiesand PCMM to be used in manufacturing processes.

Professors, educators,and educational institutionsneed to remain at the forefront of advances in 3D scanning so as to better tailor their curricula for the innovators of tomorrow.Creaform provides the tools they need to bring their courses up to speed and the technologically advanced training level students have come to expect.”

technologies and specializes in 3D engineering services. The company offers innovative solutions, such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD). Its products and services cater to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and research and education.

With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lévis, Québec, Creaform operates innovation centers in Lévis and Grenoble, France, and has direct sales operations in the United States, France, Germany, China, Japan, and India.

Creaform is a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, a division of AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, with annual sales of $3.6 billion.

For more information on Creaform’s dedication to teaching 3D measurement technology for the next generation of innovators, visit our web site.

About Creaform Creaform develops, manufactures, and sells 3D portable measurement

For more information Web: www.creaform3d.com

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Global leadership in automation arena

Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Industrial Automation, India Q. Omron Automation is being one of the leading manufacturers of components & systems of industrial automation & has established its brand in the automation industry, how did in the last few years Omron Automation India achieved remarkable position in Indian market?

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Incepted in India in the year 1996,

clients

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OMRON believes in ‘GEMBA’

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comprising of more than 30,000 variants coupled with the ‘GEMBA’ methodology are some of the USPs which differentiate OMRON from other players in the market. In terms of technology prowess, OMRON has been able to offer unique and state-of-the-art innovative solutions which are helping the manufacturing establishments to achieve higher productivity levels which seemed distant to achieve. Our robust and exclusive ‘ONE Automation’ platform “SYSMAC” designed to bring flexibility, accuracy, reliability, speed and efficiency in diverse industrial applications has been a major success story. We believe that our solutions stand out since we’re able to give a completely integrated solution comprising of input devices (like vision systems, sensors, etc), PLCs, output devices (like robots) as well as safety, sensing and control products all on one platform.

We’re also very focused on providing quick delivery of our products and solutions and to this objective we’ve setup a warehouse in Bangalore. This warehouse, holds stock for many of our fast moving products as well as maintaining exclusive stocks for many of our customers. This insulates our customers from potential shipment and custom clearance delays when moving products from outside the country. We believe that this facility is one of the largest such facilities for the market space that we currently operate in.

Q. Can you please brief us about international alliances & Omron’s global infrastructure? Also brief us about the quality policy for the business?

Globally, OMRON invests approximately 6.8%of its revenue for research and development. Renowned

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Office overview for its high-quality in the industrial automation domain, OMRON has been earnestly following progressive practices for a continuous improvement in manufacturing techniques so as to live up to the expectations of the clients and to meet the international standards OMRON is dedicated to support its customers by becoming Automation Partner and taking care of all requirements, starting from proof of concept to development, commissioning and after sales services (including training and repairs) to deal with any support required.

Q. What are the latest initiatives Omron Automation has undertaken in industrial automation space?

Which are your focus areas?

As you know, very recently we’ve launched the Automation Centre (ATC) at Mumbai. The centre was inaugurated by the company’s key leaders from the industrial automation team from Japan, Singapore and India. This is OMRON’s fifth such centre in the world, after Japan, Spain, USA and China, and is a very strong indicator of OMRON’s com-

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Q. In order to sustain at frontier position, what are the marketing strategies that are applied & will be applied for Indian market?

As of now we would let out customers explore our Automation Centre (ATC) facility in order to innovate.

Office overview mitment to support the Indian customers. 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. We are confident of achieving relevant traction in many industries through this initiative

Q. What are the market opportunities for Omron Automation products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

India is a young country with a rapidly growing urban middle class with increasing purchasing ower. Also, the urban lifestyle is making people more quality conscious and encouraging them to consume more packaged goods.

This demographic dividend is also resulting in higher investments to build the infrastructure. We expect these trends to boost the OEM, consumer, automotive and Panel Boards industries. These industries are our target sectors.

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Q. Please highlight more about Omron’s top line product range?

Is there any new launch or in pipeline stage?

OMRON’s Automation products are there to cater for various industries. Our solutions with PLC and motion controller platform are based for packaging industry. Our vision system solutions have been proved effectively on machines for pharmaceuticals, F&B and personal care products. Apart from these we have industrial components like; power supply, relays, timers, and temperature controllers etc which are best suited to the EPC Contractors, Panel Builders and Electrical Distributors Automation evolution is a continuous process which we believe and follow. Products in OMRON are launched keeping in mind the necessity of the hour. We plan to launch a new motion controller to address the mass market in the near future

Q. Please brief us about your vision for Omron Automation India for coming years?

Omron’s vision is to “Bring innovation to manufacturing by automation and enrich the lives of people around the world.” It is this vision that we’ll also follow in India and grow our business by focusing on productivity and quality conscious industries in India.

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EVENT PROFILE The success pathway to India’s automobile industry The Automotive Engineering Show will bring the widest variety of Automotive Automation and Engineering products to one efficient trade fair in Ind

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ndia is the world’s favoured destination for automotive manufacturing with some of the biggest names in the automotive sector setting up shop in India. The industry is slated to grow further in times to come as production of automobiles saw an increase at a CAGR of 12.2 percent over FY05-13. Additionally, automobile exports are also showing an upward trend with 2.03 percent increase. This is the perfect time for domestic and international companies that offer technology and equipment allied with the gradation, automation and modernisation for automotive sector to come together on one platform.

Now organised by Messe Frankfurt India, the Automotive Engineering Show will be the industry’s destination for technologies and products that set new benchmarks. Posing as a gateway to the Indian automotive sector, the show will be held from May

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29-31, 2014 at Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pune.

The Automotive Engineering Show will cover all aspects of the manufacturing chain such as: IT solutions in design, development, planning and manufacturing, Automation systems, Factory control and sensors, Specialised solutions in welding including laser welding, Automotive painting equipment, paintshop integrators, Robotics, Metrology, quality inspection & vision system.

The automotive sector has a strong international traction as Messe Frankfurt India Trade Fairs Pvt. Ltd. has now acquired the Automotive Engineering Show, India’s only trade fair focussed on technologies for automotive manufacturing, from Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd. With this acquisition, Messe Frankfurt further expands its portfolio of mobility and infrastructure fairs, thus reinforcing its position as a leading exhibition organiser.

Drawing from its successful history in hosting similar sector trade fairs like Automechanika and SPS IPC Drives, Messe Frankfurt plans on making Automotive Engineering Show an international standard trade exhibition. Raj Manek, Managing Director, Messe Frankfurt India stated, “The Automotive Engineering show is a credible industry platform.

We are delighted to add Automotive Engineering Show to our existing portfolio, which would complement our existing trade fair on automotive aftermarket – ACMA Automechanika New Delhi.” Since its debut, Automotive Engineering Show has maintained its focus on automotive plant pro-

cesses and technologies. With the last edition attracting 120 participants and more than 5,600 industry visitors from OEMs, and tier one to tier three suppliers, the show continues to be a wellrecognised platform for the automotive sector. Sameer Khedkar, Director of Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd, commented “We are pleased to join hands with Messe Frankfurt and feel that with their expertise and unmatched global presence will allow Automotive Engineering Show to gain a strong foothold in the industry and encourage international participation.”

Messe Frankfurt India’s portfolio of trade fairs includes: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, Techtextil India, Light India, Heimtextil India, Ambiente India, SPS Automation India, Watertech, Pollutech, Cleantech, Wastetech and Secutech India. The organiser plans to bring the Automotive Engineering Show on par with international events in the same sector and present the perfect trade platform for companies looking at reaching out to both vehicle and auto component manufacturers within a strictly business-to-business environment.

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EVENT PROFILE AMTEX : A Gateway to the manufacturing world

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he 9th Amtex 2014 is the glittering event of the year where the convergence of exciting business opportunities, world-class technologies and enthusiastic participants from across the globe is transpiring on a single platform. Commencing from 25th to 28th July 2014 at Pragati Maidan, it will undoubtedly be a gateway to the world of opportunities, a show of runtime for the seasoned houses and a prospect for the new entries. The requisition is persisting; the pres-

sure is to buck up. Standing at this doorstep will it be able to meet the sustainability on the trade issue?

The Exhibition is an attempt to create a rostrum for all the relevant sectors and technologies to interact with industry like aerospace , automobiles, defence, electrical and electronics instrument, material handling etc. The opportunity for the exhibitors is enormous to present brand new technologies to enhance productivity. As in the words of Mr. Suresh Patil- “We came to AMTEX

with high expectations. The market is picking up; our sales have increased by 62%. For us as a Company, AMTEX is a key trade fair, a real highlight. We see people from every.

All the machines on display at our stand have prospective buyers and will be shipped to our customers immediately after the show.” Mr. Patil is a representative of the Accurate Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd. And Mr. Nilesh Patil of Darshana Industries Pvt. Ltd. Asserts- “My objective in coming to AMTEX Exhibition was to find out about new process technology which has been achieved primarily because everything here is well organized and laid out very clearly.”

The stage is gearing up for the most hyped event in the coming month as the largest show of machine tools, machineries and manufacturing technologies in the Asian Continent. So can we think this opportunity will undoubtedly be the gateway to the world of opportunities to base the country’s dream to a nurtured state! ,India in 1955 who are providing subsidy to the MSME sectors to participate in the Exhibition. EnlightContinue on page no.88

“Since its inception in 2001, AMTEX has grown phenomenally to become on of the largest shows in Machine Tools, Machineries and Manufacturing Technologies in India. In the wake of the successful prelude in 2008 and 2010 at New Delhi, AMTEX-2012 witness over 1400 stalls sprawled across the Exhibition.

It was a grand spectacle of the latest advances in Machine Tools & manufacturing solutions and provided a superlative stage for lively interaction between manufacturers, suppliers and users of the growing Indian market”.

Mr. Cyril Pereira - Managing Director, Triune Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd.

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EVENT PROFILE Continued from page no.86 ening and dazzling news hit us that besides participation from the giants in the Industry in the Machine Tool & Engineering like Segments from the Country, separate pavilions from Taiwan, China and Korea have added glamour to the Exhibition. There is also a sizeable participation from countries like Germany, Turkey, Singapore, Japan etc.

Indian Machine Tool Industry India stands 13th in production and 6th in the consumption of machine tools in the world as per the latest survey. The country is all set and about to become a key player in the global machine tools industry and is likely to see substantial high-end machine tool manufacturing. Industry experts say that the phenomenon is linked to the spurt in manufacturing, for which the machine tools sector serves as the mother industry.

Every machine tool manufacturing industry has put continuous efforts for in the current volatile economy. Indian Machine tool Industry has around 1000 units in the production of machine tools, accessories/attachments, subsystems and parts. Of these, around 20 in the large scale sector account for 70% of the turnover and the rest are in the SME sector of the industry. Approximately, 75% of the Indian machine tool producers are ISO certified. While the large organized players cater to India’s heavy and medium industries, the small-scale sector meets the demand of ancillary and other units. Many machine tool manufacturers have also obtained CE Marking certification, in keeping with the requirements of the European markets. The Indian machine tools sector offers several opportunities for investment. Given the current gap between demand and supply, there is a clear need for adding capacities

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in this sector. The industry is moving towards increasingly sophisticated CNC machines, driven by demand from key user segments, such as, automobiles and consumer durables.

Machine tool manufacturers need to develop capabilities to cater to this demand and investments in this area could yield long term benefits. Indian machine tool manufacturing industries are now ready and all set to expand their reach to the international market and Amtex-2014 is going to provide the space to showcase them not only to the domestic market but also to the international market as similar to the previous event that is Amtex 2012 that was witnessed the representation of 14 countries such as exclusive pavilion from China, Taiwan and Korea, participation from USA, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Slovenia, Italy, Israel, Singapore, etc.

Spreading over 149 acres of prime land in the heart of New Delhi with an attachment of 71,290 sq.mtrs of covered exhibition space in 18 airconditioned halls is waiting for the footfalls from the far off countries to pursuing is expected to touch up to lakhs as said sources. Now its 10, 000 sq.mtrs. showcased area is the most craved zone for the exhibitors, visitors for the month of July. Adding edge to the advantage, the potential prospects is northwards. The awaiting event is undulating with a grasp of hope to make substantial gain and the Asian giants are eagerly waiting to showcase the product into the recent trade development on the machine tool industry. And the development was not in a day. Starting from the year 2001 AMTEX has constantly gained its position as one of the largest show of machine tools industry which has observed a growth of 300% in this period. AMTEX with well over 1200 stalls will do a justice to a grand spectacle of the latest ad-

vances in Machine Tools and Manufacturing solutions and is expected to provide a superlative stage for interaction between Manufacturers, Suppliers and Users of the growing Indian Market and thus broaden up the horizon of machine tool industry.

AMTEX exhibition holds tremendous significance for all levels in manufacturing organizations – be it CEO’s & entrepreneurs, senior executives, corporate planners & strategists, manufacturing managers and executives, shop-floor, engineers and technicians, agents and dealers spanning industries. Now Why Amtex in Delhi?

It is not so because Delhi became a prime spot of industrial business but due to its prospects as it bridges the construction for global investment. Adding edge to the advantage, the potential that DELHI and NCR regions presents is sure to take the prospects of the region northwards.

National Capital Region’s (NCR) largest market, significant resources and conducive investment policies make northern states a preferred investment location. At a time when the global industry is in a mode of complete expansion, NCR is proactive in showcasing its capabilities.

Regions like Gurgaon and Noida have attracted MNCs who have in turn made way for R&D activities in this region. The region needs to build a stronger base to attract investments and make way for development.

It is not only for the reason that the capital metro is the second largest metropolitan city in India-Industrial hub, the seat of the central government & one of the fastest growing cities of the world. The city possesses the infrastructure in India, in terms of travel, conveyance & stay with ample boarding facilities, excellent rail and road connectivity & metro rail system.

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Keeps on running : Battery-less UPS solution for hazardous areas maintenance-free compact Ex de UPS with capacitors for energy storage

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. STAHL takes a new direction in the field of explosion-proof Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions for zones 1/21 and 2/22.

The 8265/C-TEC line provides backup power from capacitors mounted directly on the PCB. Unlike standard solutions, these new UPS systems require no accumulator batteries, which makes the emission of dangerous gases technically impossible.

Since the capacitors can be charged very quickly, the systems are ready for operation within minutes. They can be connected to PCs running a shutdown software via a USB port.

The combination of flameproof main enclosures with Ex d ignition protection and Ex e-protected enclosures as connection chambers

ensures a very compact and userfriendly design. Compliant with ATEX and IECEx, R. STAHL’s Ex de technology is completely certified: in addition to excellent safety, this also enables users to easily connect the UPS units and allows for immediate smooth operation. The robust solutions withstand even very harsh conditions. They tolerate an extremely wide ambient temperature range between -50 °C and +55 °C (optional extension, standard range is -20 °C to +40 °C). This makes it possible to operate them without restrictions virtually anywhere between the Arctic Ocean and the equatorial region. Even at high temperatures, the 100% maintenance-free systems reach a service life of 20 years. Made from seawater-proof aluminium,

R. STAHL’s UPS solutions with capacitors for energy storage are available as ATEX/IECEx models with combined Ex de ignition protection (left), and in various regional versions, for instance in Ex d enclosures with an NEC certificate (right image)

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the flameproof enclosures can be powder-coated if required, ensuring long-lasting protection especially in rugged maritime climates with moist and salty air. In addition to ship approvals, the UPS units feature many country-specific enclosure certificates for major markets. R. STAHL’s versatile UPS portfolio enables users to specify individual systems ranging from compact to high-performance models. By request, the expert for explosion protection systems also provides extensive engineering support in order to identify savings potentials already in the early planning stages.

Company Background For more than 80 years, R. STAHL has been a trendsetting manufacturer of safety technology for hazardous areas. Based in Waldenburg, Germany, the company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of explosion-protected automation, control and distribution, installation, operating and monitoring, lighting, signaling and alarm components and systems. Key products include customer-specific systems solutions for hazardous areas. R. STAHL’s individual packages containing tailored product combinations and a wide range of services such as consulting, project planning, engineering and training courses for customers are designed to fully meet application requirements and customer needs. International certifications, approvals and patents demonstrate the company’s expertise and allow for R. STAHL’s products to be used throughout the world.

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Thermal imaging helps the Berlin water company to provide a continuous service ‘We simply cannot afford down-time’

Source: BWB archive

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he first waterworks facility in Berlin went into operation in 1856, but a lot has changed since then. The company nowadays operates a network with a total length of 18,600 km.

Around 700 pumps retrieve ground water, which is then treated to become drinking water in nine water works. Alongside the supply of water, the Berlin Water Company is also responsible for the ecological disposal and treatment of wastewater.

About 150 pumping stations pump the waste water into six sewage treatment plants.

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Maintenance engineer Thorsten Krämer uses the FLIR P620 to inspect a fuse cabinet. dispose of their sewage water and receive clean drinking water in return. To do that they must monitor 7,889 kilometers of clean water pipelines that have the capacity to daily transport 1,100 million liters of drinking water. For the sewage system they monitor 9,541 kilometers of pipelines that transport 227 billion liters of sewage water each day.

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The fuses that show up in the thermal image are overloaded and need to be replaced.

Some of the Berlin Water Company’s facilities seen from the air

The sewage system is fully automated ever since the highly-developed water company completed an eight year long automation process in December 2009. Using the latest technology the water and sewage systems are monitored and controlled from two separate control centers.

That means that the maintenance crew has a busy schedule, however, for that complex infrastructure has to be carefully monitored. In order to be more efficient, the maintenance department acquired a FLIR thermal imaging camera from FLIR products distributer TOPA. “They offer a wide range of mechanical, electrical and electronic measuring instruments, but above all a very good service”, explains maintenance engineer Thorsten Krämer.

“We bought the FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera from them because we simply cannot afford down-time”, continues Krämer. “Too many people are depending on our services. So we have to find technical defects before a problem occurs. And if a problem does occur we need to find the cause swiftly so that it can be repaired as quickly as possible. The FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera helps us to do that.”

FLIR P-Series: an obvious choice The choice for the FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera was an obvious one, explains Krämer. “We’ve compared several thermal imaging cameras and this one was the best option. It’s a very good camera and it delivers a very good image quality.” With

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its resolution of 640x480 pixels and sensitivity of less than 30 mK, the FLIR P620 provides the best thermal imaging quality that modern technology has to offer. “You really need good specifications like that to effectively and accurately measure large areas, like an entire distribution board for instance, in one thermal image.”

‘A great tool for maintenance’ According to Krämer the FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera is a great tool for maintenance. “The P620 instantly makes hot spots visible on a clear thermal image. You can use it to scan distribution boards, fuse boxes and to survey multiple wires and connections. It provides an instant picture of the thermal differences that indicate an overload or uneven workload distribution. With the P620 we can quickly detect where the problem lies so we can repair it before it gets worse. This helps reduce repair costs and minimizing down-time.”

Krämer and his colleagues use the FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera mainly to monitor the electronic equipment like switchgears, connectors, transformers, electrical cables, fuse panels and electrical cabinets.

“You can immediately spot where the problem is, because faulty electronic equipment shows up very clearly as a hot spot in the thermal image.”

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The hotspot in the thermal image shows that this hot steam pipe has either a small leak or faulty isolation.

Although these output terminals are definitely hot, the measured temperatures are normal for this kind of load.

This thermal image shows that the work load during operation is not distributed evenly among the fuse boxes.

Krämer: “Especially the Picture-inpicture feature is useful to show in your report exactly where the object you’re measuring is located.”

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can do much more than electrical inspection alone. It can also be used to monitor pumps; check valves for leakage; monitor sludge levels in storage tanks; and scan pipelines for anomalies. “And recently we’ve also started using it to monitor bearings.

They become very hot before they actually break down, so you can predict a bearing failure before it actually occurs.”

The importance of training But according to Krämer you have to be careful not to jump to false conclusions. “It’s easy to miss some crucial pieces of information when you’re analyzing thermal images; you really need to know what you’re doing.” That’s one of the reasons why the Berlin Water Company chose FLIR. “To be able to accurately use thermal imaging cameras in a professional way you need good training.”

FLIR provides training in cooperation with the Infrared Training Center (ITC), the world’s leading educational and training resource for thermal imaging professionals. The ITC offers high-quality interactive thermography training from the most qualified international thermography instructors. They give training courses in nearly 50 countries and in over 20 languages.

Their internationally recognized certification program indicates the level of training as a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 thermographer.

The operators in the Berlin Water Company are all at least level 1 certified. They have to be, according to Krämer. “There’s so much to take into account, when it comes to the analysis of thermal images. You have to minimize reflection, account

for emissivity and then you have to be able to accurately diagnose the problem.”

‘FLIR Reporter: effective and easy to use’ To compile their reports they use FLIR Reporter Professional. “The FLIR Reporter software is very easy to use and it does the job very effectively.”

With FLIR Reporter you can easily create compelling and professional reports. With the new TripleFusion and Picture-in-Picture features and the latest Microsoft operating system and Word compatibility, FLIR Reporter is the most advanced thermal image reporting software currently available. “Especially the Picture-in-picture feature is useful to show in your report exactly where the object you’re measuring is located.”

Every day the Berlin Water Company maintenance crew ensures the continuity of the company’s services to their 3.7 million clients, with the aid of their FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera that helps them spot technical problems that are invisible to the human eye. “This thermal imaging camera really is a great tool”, concludes Krämer. “I really don’t want go without one now that I have the FLIR P620 thermal imaging camera.”

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The India tour comes to a successful end, as iglidur continues its trip around the world…

Welcome of the car at the igus India factory

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gus celebrated the beginning of a adventurous world wide tour to mark the 30th anniversary of its ‘iglidur’ polymer bearings and the 50th anniversary of the company as a whole. igus GmbH sent out a small, retrofitted car on a round-the-world trip with its first stop in “Incredible India”.

Igus presented the car fitted with 56 igus polymer bearing components at the press conference on 30th January 2014 in Delhi. The car was also displayed at the Auto Expo 2014, Delhi and had an overwhelming response from the visitors. With the flagging off on 10th January 2014 the iglidur started its road trip from Delhi travelling through 14 major cities like Agra, the pink city of Jaipur, Ahmedabad followed by the financial capital Mumbai, Pune to the automotive hub Chennai and finally to its last destina-

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tion in India - Bangalore, the head quarters of igus India, covering a total distance of 4619 km and visiting 61 major manufacturing companies across India.

At the closing event in the igus India Factory and HQ the car had a traditional welcome and emotional send off by the staff in the presence of vendors, associates and members of the press.

During this event igus also honoured innovative applications

Manus award winners

with polymer bearings in India for the year 2013 with the first edition of the Indian local Manus® awards.

Gold Indian manus winner (INR 100,000/-) Late Mr. Harshwardhan Gupta from Neubauplan Automation for file cutting machine with Drylin and many other parts. Silver Indian manus winner (INR 75,000/-) Mr. Munir Pansare from Tata Motors was awarded foe his application of noise reduction in steering column using JVSM. And finally the Bronze Indian manus winner (INR 50,000/-) Ms. Manjari Govankop from Mahindra & Mahindra had a tractor application where igubal WGRM ball and socket special part with seal and major VAVE objectives were met.

Further igus had committed at the press conference in Delhi on 30th Jan 2014, to donate INR 100 and igus GmbH € 1 for every kilometre driven by the car on Indian roads. At the end of the journey the car travelled a total distance of 4619 Kilometres.

A sum of INR 8,54,515/- (around €10,000) was donated to M.A.D (Make A Difference) which would help sponsoring the education of 854 kids in India.

Iglidur on tour continues it journey in Asia and is currently touring China followed by America and Europe, covering more than 20 countries across the globe and returning back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of igus in Cologne, Germany.

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Configure PLCs and machines remotely with Netbiter® remote access

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MS Industrial Networks now introduces Netbiter Remote Access into the Netbiter Remote Management solution. Remote Access is a technology that provides an instant, secure communication tunnel to remote equipment, such as PLCs and machines. It allows users to employ their usual PLC configuration software such as Rockwell RSlogix® or Siemens TIA Portal®, just as if they were connected to the machine on site.

This makes it possible to instantly take action in case an operational problem occurs and reduces the need to travel to the site. Netbiter Remote Access makes it possible for machine builders, system integrators, OEMs and end users to instantly connect to devices, equipment or machines from any location. The solution provides a secure communication tunnel for PC-based software applications and allows PLC programmers and machine owners to configure, reprogram and debug the machinery from any location saving both time and travel costs while improving customer service.

How it works Users first connect a Netbiter EasyConnect™ 300-series gateway to their remote device or machine. By

running the Netbiter QuickConnect™ software on a computer, a secure tunnel is created to the Netbiter gateway and the device/machine to which it is connected. PLC programmers or machine owners can simply open their regular configuration software (such as RSLogix or TIA Portal) and configure or debug just as if they were on site.

The secure connection is established via the cloud-based Netbiter Argos data center. This means that there is no need for opening inbound ports in firewalls or setting up VPN connections on site. The result is a secure connection which is set up a matter of minutes.

Simplicity and security “Simplicity and security are the main traits of Netbiter Remote Access,” says Henrik Arleving, Product Line Manager at HMS Industrial Networks. “After connecting the Netbiter gateway to a machine, users can access their machines and be up and running within minutes from any location.

This is a much sought-after functionality that will save machine builders, system integrators, PLC programmers and maintenance staff a lot of time and effort, not to mention substantially decreased travel costs.”

Solid security Data is encrypted both to and from Netbiter Argos and it is also possible to choose a two-step verification method (logging in with a password and also getting an SMS to verify the user’s identity). This ensures secure data connection to the remote equipment. Since the connection is made through the Netbiter Argos,

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Configure just if being on site. which acts as a routing portal for all communication, there is no need to bother with fixed IP addresses or holes in the users’ firewalls.

Netbiter Remote Access – how it works Netbiter Remote Access is available as of April 2014.

HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of embedded network technology for automation devices. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for interfacing automation devices to industrial networks. Development and manufacturing takes place at the head office in Halmstad, Sweden.

Local sales and support is provided by the HMS branch offices in Chicago, Beijing, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mulhouse and Tokyo. HMS employs over 240 people and reported sales of €42.5 million in 2011. HMS was formed in 1988 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in the category Small Cap, Information Technology with ISIN SE0002136242.

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HARTING sets miniaturization record Boosting flexibility in industrial electronics through innovative PCB termination technology

By Lennart Koch, Global Product Manager Device Connectivity at HARTING Technology Group in Espelkamp

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ith har-flexicon®, the new product family of PCB terminals and PCB connectors, HARTING Technology Group is advancing progress towards modularity and miniaturization in industrial electronics.

The central application area for these new solutions for the singlewire connection of circuit boards is industrial automation together with measuring, control and regulation technology. The areas of mechanical engineering, power engineering and transport technology, however, also stand to benefit. HARTING is targeting all industries where electrical and electronic devices such as PLCs, drives, sensors, actuators and interface sub-assemblies, etc. are deployed.

Modularity and miniaturization are important prerequisites for the high-tech strategy dubbed “Industry 4.0”, by which the German government intends to advance the computerization of traditional industries – above all, production technology. Currently, the largest project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is the leadingedge cluster “Intelligent Technical Systems OWL” (it’s OWL), in which 174 companies, universities, scientific centers of excellence and industryrelated organizations in the region of East Westphalia-Lippe (“OWL“) are collaborating. HARTING is also among the participating companies in the region.

Under the “Industry 4.0“ concept, the “smart factory” offers more adaptability, resource efficiency and

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ergonomics while attaining new levels of integration. Here, components are smaller, more powerful, and combine more and more functions in the tightest of spaces.

The trend towards miniaturization and performance compression not only extends to individual devices and the periphery, but also to printed circuit board technology and its connections. Though it may well be a passive component, PCB termination technology nonetheless contributes significantly to overall system performance. High data transfer rates and operating reliability are key factors in the system. Powerful and inexpensive connection concepts are required for future developments.

For economic reasons, previous solutions such as the use of made-to-specification machinery, sophisticated production technologies or complicated assembly processes – which in turn are prone to error – are virtually precluded from use. Here, it should be noted that connectors must withstand exceptionally high stresses from their sur-

roundings, more so than the devices and components that they connect.

Extreme vibration as well as tensile and shock loads resulting from mating cycles must be endured, all without adversely affecting the technical properties of a connector.

Innovative devices that offer an increasing diversity of features and benefits, also in connection with contracting device volumes, necessitate efficient device design and powerful components with higher efficiency and higher power density. Conventional PCB termination technology must not take a back seat in this miniaturization trend. The components must also become continuously smaller and more powerful and HARTING continues to make decisive contributions in this area.

Pinnacle of miniaturization The new pinnacle in miniaturization is the smallest PCB connector from the new har-flexicon® product family. Its 1.27 mm pitch and a height of 5 mm from the top edge of the circuit board make it unique in the market.

Here, four wires with cross-sections of 0.05 to 0.14 mm² (AWG28 -26) can be connected. Currents up to 4 amps can be transmitted, depending on the connection cross-section. Other products in the family are available with a pitch of 2.54 mm, 3.50/3.81 mm and 5.00/5.08 mm in straight and angled versions with up to 25 pins.

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Continued from page no.104 as sensors and actuators – have gained an entirely new freedom in product development. This also opens up new planning options for plant construction engineers and enables them to venture into new service areas.

Despite these new framework conditions, users are unwilling to make any compromises in terms of manageability. They expect the new termination technology to be able to be assembled as quickly and easily as the conventional technique using larger pitches. There are economic reasons for this, since the assembly of a system should be planned as cost-effectively as possible.

Cost-effective in assembly, service and maintenance The har-flexicon® product family meets these expectations. Its manageability in the field, during assembly as well as during service and maintenance work, positively impacts the cost-effectiveness of an overall system – faster and easier replacement of components in the event of failure translates into lower costs since this also increases system availability.

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est pitch can be easily assembled in the field without special tools. Fast, screwless termination technologies with push-in spring-cage connection and IDC termination make this advantage possible.

Flexible single conductors can be contacted via rapid IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) termination technology, without the need for separate stripping. This gives users the option to employ a simple solution or fixation for the connector.

This error-avoiding contact securing increases mating reliability and presents no problems whatsoever in the face of repeated insertion and removal. And, the plug connection can be performed quickly even under difficult ambient conditions.

Cost advantages for manufacturers The new technology also offers advantages in PCB loading for manufacturers of devices and components such as sensors and actuators.

While the SMT method (Surface Mount Technology) is currently the standard for the assembly of components such as capacitors or integrated circuits (IC), the elements comprising the termination technology are often still the last throughhole parts on the board to be wired.

There were good reasons for this, too, as the parts constituting the termination technology need to withstand other forces than those borne by the electronic components. The mechanics of plugging and disconnection produce shear forces that can affect the strength and secureness of the

connection. Conventional mounting techniques such as THT (ThroughHole-Technology)and the normal wave soldering were intended to ensure proper function. However, this meant that manufacturers had to specially set up their own mounting and soldering process for the termination technology.

Thanks to har-flexicon®, this important cost factor is a thing of the past – as is already the case with the earlier introduced har-flex® product family. Both product series are fully aligned to the workflows of the SMT process and can be processed by today’s standard machining methods and procedures. The relevant parts are already delivered in tape and reel packaging and can be placed onto the PCB using the automatic pick-and-place method.

The lower mechanical strength of typical SMT components in comparison to through-hole mounting is offset by the fact that the connector has larger contact zones that securely connect it to the circuit board.

Thanks to this special design, the har-flexicon® and har-flex® product families bring a significant cost advantage over traditional printed circuit board connection concepts.

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Rollon Group opens in India

Linear Line Telescopic Line Actuator Line

Coimbatore - India June 6-10, 2014 Hall B - Stand 84

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Our Lean Selection allround reflects our own core values.

Precision, flexibility, reliability.

JUNKER Lean Selection allround The universal CNC ID/OD grinding machine

The Lean Selection allround combines outstanding user convenience with precision engineering and extreme flexibility. Supported by a high-precision swivel-action wheelhead with up to 3 high-performance grinding spindles in tested JUNKER quality for economical one-off and series production.

The Lean Selection allround is the perfect standard machine for small and medium-sized producers which cuts no corners. Particularly when it comes to service – which offers the same competence and personal attention to detail our customers have come to expect from JUNKER.

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Driving more ore up the Yangtze : Reliable geared motors for bulk handling machinery in transshipment port

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hina’s Wuhan Iron and Steel Group (WISCO), one of the largest companies in the nation’s steel sector, has built a new transshipment port to better handle growing quantities of imported ore arriving in the East China Sea. The port consists of several berths and yards where 15 million tons of ore per year can be unloaded from huge ocean-going vessels. Various bulk handling machinery installed throughout the port by three different OEMs has one thing in common: in all of these super-size loaders, unloaders, and stacker-reclaimers, a total of over 170 geared motors supplied by German manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS ensure everything stays reliably in motion.

Now often billed as an island paradise, the Zhoushan Archipelago comprises more than 1,300 scenic isles and islets off the Chinese eastern seaboard. The Zhoushan ports are the region’s chief entrepôts for all sorts of goods. They include industrial commodities such as iron ore, mostly destined for Wuhan Iron and Steel Group (WISCO), China’s oldest steel giant headquartered about 400 miles inland up the Yangtze. Though WISCO operates a number of mines in China. Hence, the company must source most of its iron from abroad.

Water transport on the Yangtze is the obvious, highly efficient, and eco-

Large stacker-reclaimers service the iron ore stockyards at the port

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nomic choice, but ore imports for the industrial group usually arrive in the East China Sea in very large oceangoing vessels.

Inevitably, these must call at a coastal port, where cargo can be offloaded and transferred onto smaller ships – even on the lower reaches of the Yangtze, large freighters would be stopped cold at the river bridge in Nanjing. 10,000 dwt ships, on the other hand, can pass under it and make their way onwards to Wuhan.

New port with super-size machinery Demand for WISCO’s products has grown steeply over the course of the last decade in particular. As raw materials are needed in Wuhan in ever growing quantities, establishing additional unloading and loading bases along the coast – preferably under WISCO’s own direction – had become a pressing issue some time ago. Partnering up with two co-financiers, WISCO eventually came to hold a stake in a new port construction project in the island town of Wugang, in the south of the Zhoushan Archipelago. All facilities at Wugang Port were built in 2010 and 2011.

The German manufacturer of full-scale drive solutions, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, supplied more than 170 heavy duty geared motors.

As inspections, test runs and approvals for full-scale operation have concluded in mid-2012, Wugang now serves as WISCO’s main transshipment terminal with a cargo throughput of up to 30 million tons of ore per year. The port includes an unloading berth boasting a water depth of 27 m, where huge ships carrying up to 300,000 dwt can arrive. Three loading berths are 15 m deep and can accommodate smaller ships – one will fit a 50,000 dwt class vessel, two

Capable of handling up to 5,000 tons of iron ore per hour, the ship loaders and unloaders at Wugang Port are the largest machines of this kind for civil use in China are cut out for 10,000 dwt ships. Designed to handle up to 5,000 tons of ore per hour, the ship loaders, ship unloaders, and bucket-wheel stackers installed along the berths and yards in Wugang Port are all the biggest equipment of their kind for civil use in China.

Reliable drive solutions are essential WISCO’s key requirement for all heavy machinery was extremely high reliability and low maintenance characteristics. It takes at least one hour for a maintenance crew coming from the coast or Zhoushan Zhujiajian Airport to get to Wugang by ship, plus possible delays in bad weather, which might also rule out helicopters as an alternative. In any case, serious problems with machinery would very likely incur staggering costs for repairs and, of course, disturbances of unloading and loading processes due to dysfunctional equipment. Therefore, highly reliable drive solutions are required to ensure that large gantry cranes, conveyors and the like keep moving.

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Continued from page no.110 has a considerable presence in China that includes several production and assembly plants and a number of regional offices, the German company only set foot in the country a couple of years ago. Still, the superior quality and durability of the drive products as well as the pre- and after-sales services proffered by the drive specialist prompted WISCO to have the bulk handling machinery at Wugang Port equipped with geared motors supplied by the Chinese branches of the German company.

Over 170 units were integrated into cranes and conveyor systems sourced from several different Chinese OEMs. All partners cooperated very well, and NORD’s team was readily available for OEM support throughout the project. From the day Wugang port was opened, all machines have been used to capacity almost all the time, with the drives reliably doing their duty.

Geared motors for demanding conditions Three very large clamshell unloaders (2,500 t/h) serve the 300,000 dwt berth. These machines incorporate a total of 72 three-stage bevel gear units from NORD. Two massive mobile ship loaders (5,000 t/h) are equipped with 16 three-stage bevel geared motors and a two-stage helical bevel gear unit each. These drives are capable of moving these large systems along the berth on tracks to position them as needed to access various areas of operation.

Another 72 three-stage bevel gear units are installed in three bucketwheel stacker-reclaimers (500 t/h) for the ore stockyards at the port.

All geared motors at Wugang feature a heavy duty housing that makes them suitable for outdoor use and severe weather. Well sealed against moisture ingress and fitted with corrosion- and moisture-resis-

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gration. Though motors tant components, they proused in cranes and trolvide a high degree of proleys often operate around tection against the typical the clock, some loading challenges of maritime enfacilities may also stand vironments. Special paint still for certain periods of coats are applied against time. The build standard the salty atmosphere. of the drives ensures that These units are also tough normal operation can be enough to resist considerWISCO had resumed directly after able mechanical shock. heavy-duty, but even prolonged phases Most units come equipped low-maintenance of this kind, without any with application-specific NORD geared special maintenance reoptional parts, including motors installed as quirements. Moreover, all e.g. dust- and corrosiontraveling drives for port machinery models are also available protected brakes, microas explosion-protected switches for continuous (ATEX) versions if rebrake monitoring, or douquired. ble canopies serving as drip covers at the motor fans. Such features make Company background these geared motors even more reliNORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, able. produces and sells drive technologies with around 3.000 employees, and is Designed to move large loads one of the international leaders in without fail the industry. In addition to standard All gear units are manufactured from drives, NORD supplies applicationa single housing block – an original specific concepts and solutions, NORD development. This design even for special applications, for exensures optimal resistance to axial ample with energy-saving drives or and radial forces as well as high efexplosion-protected systems. Gross ficiency, high output torques, lowsales amounted to approx. EUR noise operation and minimal main450 mn in the 2012 business year. tenance efforts during a long service The company founded in 1965 life. Solutions for cranes and trolleys now has over 35 subsidiaries worldfeature a wide choice of gear ratios. wide. The closely meshed sales and The manufacturer supplies two service network ensures optimum or three-stage designs with a holavailability for short delivery times low or solid shaft as required. Users and customer-oriented services. can choose be-tween models with NORD produces a wide variety a foot mount, flange models, and of drive units for torques from 10 to shaft-mounted models. All types are 200,000 Nm, electric motors with equipped with the same space-saving housing, which allows for easy intepowers from 0.12 kW to 200 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.

NORD drives move the loaders on tracks along the berth

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he days of complex singlebeam evaluations for standard tasks and cumbersome configuration are over. The new LGM Series measuring light grid is the latest member in the Pepperl+Fuchs family of automation light grids. “What makes this product stand head and shoulders above other measuring light grids on the market are the 16 predefined measuring options that are integrated into the unit,” says Carsten Roth, Product Manager. “Users can select the optimum mode for their application from the evaluation methods and receive direct measured values in millimeters, such as the object height, lowest or highest object position, sum, average, etc.”

The new The values are digitally transmitted LGM Series at extremely fast cycle times, even with measuring beam crossover activated, using IO-Link, light grids which enables convenient commissionprovide the ing and maintenance from the control measured level. Parameterization and configuravalues tion are completed via a PC no external directly in programmer, no additional software. millimeters The LGM light grids have an ultra-low profile to fit into tight spaces. Innovative, tool-free mounting accessories make installation, alignment, and replacement fast and easy. The IP67 aluminum housing withstands harsh environmental conditions even at cold-storage temperatures.

The LGM is available with various resolutions and field heights up to 3200 mm, permitting large measuring ranges.” Unlike complex products with single-beam output that evaluate each beam,” says Roth, “these measuring light grids provide measured values in millimeters with out time-consuming calculations and set new standards with their compact design, functionality, and unique price/performance ratio.”

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New code readers open up wide range of applications : Reliable readings on reflective surfaces using polarization filter

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new series of camerabased code readers now comes equipped with special polarization filter technology, which significantly expands the devices’ application area. This is because the barcodes OPC120P - The code and Data Matrix codes are often loreader for highly cated on shiny, reflective surfaces, reflective surfaces which can significantly interfere with the read operation. The new code readers are reliable at suppressing these kinds of reflections and even enable fast, reliable readings on metallic material.

The new OPC120W and OPC120P Series 1-D code and 2-D code readers from Pepperl+Fuchs cover an exceptionally broad range of applications. The OPC120W models offer an excellent cost-benefit ratio and are allrounders suitable for a host of standard applications at standard speeds. The OPC120P model is perfect for more difficult tasks: It can handle high-speed applications with movements up to 10 m/s or 100 readings/s, and is equipped with unique polarization filter technology. Reliable code reading is guaranteed on highly reflective surfaces, such as metals, plastics, PCBs, under films, and on curved surfaces. Other highlights offered by this device include a rotary encoder input for path synchronization and the ability to read barcodes up to 200 mm in length through multiple image capture. The high depth of focus enables readings over a long distance without needing to make parameter changes. Moreover, the code readers are available in a range of interfaces that include PROFINET, RS232, and Ethernet. The OPC120 Series devices read the DataMatrix, Code 2/5, Code 39, Code128, EAN13, and Pharmacode code symbologies. In addition, they can detect varying textures, expiration dates, and the presence and position of logos. The code readers are characterized by many other features: These include outputting the code quality, automatically saving fault patterns, formatting the output string, and the match code function. These functions can be applied to up to four separate regions of the captured image. Its wide variety of features and protection category IP67 mean that the new code readers are suitable for a broad range of applications and industries.

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CeMAT 2014: BEUMER is showcasing its solutions at the world’s leading trade fair for intralogistics, The right solution for every problem in intralogistics

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t CeMAT, which will be held in Hanover from May 19 to 23, the BEUMER Group will be presenting a number of new solutions, including a belt tray sorter equipped with new modules and functions, a more effi-

At CeMAT BEUMER will display a BS 7 BT sorter. By equipping it with various modules and functions, users can easily adapt it to their individual requirements.

Thanks to its higher efficiency, the BEUMER OptiDrive BS25 permits savings in both investment and operating costs in comparison with asynchronous linear motors.

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cient drive system with significantly increased efficiency and a completely redesigned machine in the BEUMER stretch hood series. These tailormade solutions by the intralogistics specialists are a response to changing consumption patterns and to ecommerce, a major driver of growth.

Visitors to the trade show will be able to see the 40-meter-long BS 7 BT belt tray sorter in action. BEUMER has equipped the machine with a variety of modules and functions, thus demonstrating how it can accommodate users’ individual requirements. An example is the manual input station, which provides a lowcost means of loading items onto the sorter. Another module consists of a camera system that reads barcodes on products right when they are loaded. If the system cannot recognize the barcode, it does not feed the product. There is also a tool which corrects errors in the sorting process, in this way improving accuracy.

A correcting frame detects the position of the product on the belt tray element. If the item is too far to the left or right on the belt, the system pushes it back to the middle, ensuring a secure and reliable sorting process at all times. BEUMER and the Danish company Crisplant a/s, another member of the BEUMER Group, are among the world’s leading suppliers of sorting and distribution equipment. At its trade fair booth BEUMER will be showcasing its comprehensive expertise, including fully automatic sortation systems such as the Double-Density Tilt-Tray Sorter and the Crisplant LS-4000 High-Speed Loop Sorter. These are used throughout the world in postal

and distribution centers and enable goods to be sorted quickly and gently. The cross-belt and tilt-tray sorters provide a high level of benefit for the user. In the area of high-performance sorters the BEUMER Group has developed the new OptiDrive, an efficient force-fit drive system which offers an extremely economical alternative to conventional asynchronous linear motors. Its special feature is what is called double-acting proportional contact pressure. Pressure is applied in both directions – in accelerating as well as in braking.

In this way the pressing force of the drive wheel is automatically adjusted depending on the amount of power needed. This increases efficiency by as much as 85 percent and extends the service life of the drive wheels.

The system is already in successful operation.

From filling to packaging The strength of the BEUMER Group is its ability to combine individual machines and systems by means of intelligent automation for greater efficiency. The BEUMER Group supplies filling, palletizing and packaging equipment from a single source. The BEUMER fillpac, for example, can be incorporated flexibly into existing packaging lines. The bagging machine is equipped with a calibratable weigher. The electronic weighing unit ensures that the fillpac always achieves accurate filling quantities.

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Continued from page no.116

At CeMAT BEUMER will be presenting a new machine in the BEUMER stretch hood series. bags with incorrect weights from the process. BEUMER has completely revamped the BEUMER paletpac high-performance layer palletizer in order to stack paper, PE and PP bags on different sized pallets flexibly, accurately and stably, and now even more efficiently. Users benefit from improved accessibility, shorter installation time, greater flexibility and therefore lower costs. The palletizer can be fitted with a rotary clamp or double belt turning device which allows bags filled with bulk materials with special flow behavior to be stacked on pallets gently, quickly and accurately. BEUMER’s Customer Support specialists can easily

retrofit existing palletizers with this solution. BEUMER also offers the robotpac, a space-saving, fully automatic articulated robot which is able to perform complex palletizing and depalletizing tasks reliably and efficiently. Containers such as bags, cartons, boxes, canisters and trays can be stacked safely and economically.

BEUMER has developed appropriate, flexibly exchangeable gripper systems for every packaged product.

BEUMER has added a new machine to its stretch hood series for efficient packaging of palletized stacks.

As part of this work, it redesigned its high-performance packaging system from the bottom up. BEUMER’s experts analyzed different components and optimized them. For example, they improved the menu guidance for the control of the machine via a soft touch panel, redesigned the workstations according to ergonomic principles and equipped the machine with an innovative system which transports the film with the utmost care. In the field of conveying and loading equipment BEUMER provides information on belt conveyor systems with horizontal and vertical curves, belt bucket elevators,

BEUMER belt conveyor systems allow bulk materials to be transported quickly and efficiently from the excavation point to their destination, even over impassable terrain. heavy-duty belt bucket elevators for particularly large delivery rates and heights, and steel cell conveyors fitted with chains or belts for clinker.

As well as supplying all the machines and electrical equipment, BEUMER usually takes charge of the whole process. This includes the process design for the complete system as well as the coordination and monitoring of installation and commissioning. Visitors to the trade fair will also learn about BEUMER Customer Support, which ensures that all of the user’s systems have a high level of availability and optimizes existing machinery with the latest software updates. The support experts, who are located all over the world, provide professional repair and maintenance, deliver spare parts and carry out customer training.

BEUMER at CeMAT 2014, Hall 27, Booth H32

With the revamped BEUMER paletpac, users benefit from improved accessibility, shorter installation time, greater flexibility and therefore lower costs.

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The BEUMER fillpac always achieves accurate filling quantities. Thus it is not necessary to reject bags with incorrect weights from the process.

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employed some 3,700 people in 2013, taking orders with a value of some 770 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, BEUMER Group is present in many industries worldwide.

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Smalley’s new website makes “Invisible” parts easy to find

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hat do the Mars Lander and high-performance athletic shoes have in common? You could stare at them all day and never come up with the right answer. That’s because what they share isn’t visible to the naked eye. Each contains an internal component from the Smalley Steel Ring Company, the world leader in the manufacturing and development of Spirolox® Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings, and Wave Springs.

While invisibility is a huge advantage for some technology, when it comes to the Internet, engineering design professionals and other consumers need to be able to sight what they’re after quickly and easily. That’s why Smalley has just launched a full redesign of their website, www.smalley.com, which features improved navigation, new functionality, and updated content that reflects the cutting-edge solutions the company offers.

“As Smalley has evolved into a global entity, with worldwide distribution, it’s important that we stay at the forefront of technology,” says Bill McClelland, Vice President of Engineering. ”We felt the best way to display our manufacturing flexibility and technological edge in the industry was by having a topnotch website.”

The enhanced functionality and improved product landing pages have streamlined the design process for a multitude of applications that include aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, and medical. “The new product detail pages provide engineers with the ability not only to request

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samples, CAD models, or quotes, but to customize a standard part with ease,” McClelland explains.

“And with the addition of our global partner network, international engineers and buyers can now find localized support, as well.”

The revised site also features embedded corporate, engineering, and technical videos that highlight the company’s 50+ year commitment to customers, showcase their manufacturing capabilities, and share critical hands-on, how-to information.

“Now that the new website is up and running, it couldn’t be easier for someone seeking a ring or spring design solution to find exactly what they’re looking for,” McClelland says.

“We offer thousands of standard configurations; we don’t charge for tooling of non-standard sizes, and in most cases, we can provide special orders in as little as one to two weeks, no matter how big or small.”

Smalley Steel Ring Company meets international standards of excellence, including ISO 9001, ISO/ TS16949, AS9100, and ISO 14001.

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The energy question in thermal processing There are ways to make the most energy-intensive processes more energy efficient; it starts from the beginning – the laboratory and testing phase to commercial production

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f the material is free-flowing, the process part can be carried out in batches, which means you can opt for more energyefficient shorter processing times and get a more uniform product, too. It is the most energy-intensive of processes in material manufacturing, but a crucial one, nevertheless. Thermal processing, wherein temperatures are increased and / or controlled to improve the properties of metals, is a significant process in manufacturing units. Usually, it comprises of a number of processes that are needed to improve the properties of materials as a whole. Thermal processing has come into focus in today’s scenario, where energy conservation has become important to save costs and become more conscious of our carbon footprint.

Looking at ways to conserve energy not only reduces a manufacturing unit’s carbon footprint, it also means cost saving in the long run, because the thermal processing step means investing in a host of installed equipment that drive up costs.

To look at the viability of reduced energy conservation, experts advise that it should be done at the laboratory level itself, rather than at the commercial level, when investments have already been done.

That is because a number of times, the strategy to become more energy conscious arise too late in the plant’s lifecycle, when it becomes extremely difficult – and costly – to look at ways to change processes and equipment for energy conservation.

That is also because once the plant is up and running, there is a rush to meet sales targets before deadlines and manufacturing units tend to opt for batch furnaces and an increased residence time. If you opt for batch furnace, you have to invest in a complex kiln infrastructure, apart from the furnace shell and process containment, while the process load is

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temperature treated – heated and later cooled – for every cycle. There is also a need to understand that when the capacity is scaled up from the laboratory stage to testing and pilot to the commercial level, new limitations rear their challenging heads at times. These aspects should not be ignored if optimizing residence time is the goal. Most thermal processes can be broadly divided into categories – calcining (thermal process that takes place in the presence of air or oxygen and is used for ores and other solids to thermal decomposition, phase transition or to remove a volatile fraction); pyrolysis (wherein an organise material is thermo-chemically decomposed without air or oxygen); sintering (a chemical process for creating objects from powders, either metal or ceramic); and synthesis (wherein two or more entities are diffused together to form something new). While each of these needs different atmospheres, they also need a wide range of temperatures, which dictate the type of furnace. The other question is about material flow, which again means different kinds of furnaces. If the material is free-flowing, the process part can be carried out in batches, which means you can opt for more energy-efficient shorter processing times and get a more uniform product, too. If you have an option, the material must be in powder form, or pelletised or agglomerated, so that it is free-flowing. The amount of material that is needed as the commercial end product defines the kind of commercial process and the plant that will be needed. Thus, while the process may be different in the laboratory stage, the commercial understanding of the final material will have a bearing on the furnace configuration. Basically, a manufacturer will look for such materials for the furnace that are capable of continuous operations at a high temperature. Then there is the furnace

temperature that needs to be maintained. As a thumb rule, the higher the temperature rating of the insulating material that is in use, the more expensive it is. The design of the furnace is another process altogether, what with deciding on not just the insulation but also the furnace volume. Again, insulation is not just about the thickness; there may also be a need for a water-cooled steel shell for temperature maintenance for the furnace. What you need to remember is that a furnace made for higher temperatures is less energy efficient. Thus, the closer your calculations are about the temperature you will need, the more energy-efficient your furnace will be.

The other crucial piece in the puzzle is the raw material that is being used. The purer the raw material, the more energy efficient the series of thermal processes will be.

Also, in the case of continuous furnace, gas handling systems can be managed to recover heat that would otherwise have gone waste. One of the solutions includes a continuous flow of gas that has a relatively stead gas composition. This leads to gas recycling for preheating, thus saving energy. There is also a case for using incoming process atmosphere in a continuous furnace for more energy benefits by reusing of by-products.

Industry experts advise that the flow of solid feed and gas feed should be from opposite directions, so that while the cold gas is preheated by the discharge product, the hot product, on the other hand, can be cooled by convective heat transfer through the gas. To conclude then, make energy conservation a part of the initial strategy rather than opting for it as an afterthought. You will be at an advantage when it comes to cost saving during the initial process of putting the manufacturing process together, you will also save costs by being energy conscious throughout.

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Rail Q : Crane runway rail survey Advanced Diagnostic Service from Konecranes to increase accuracy, safety, and efficiency of crane operations. ● Clips may be missing ● Pads may be worn ● Runway structure itself may be uneven, bent, or twisted due to column settlement due to overloads or impacts during the service life ● Improper original installation.

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n innovative and unique device has been introduced into Indian market by global crane giant Konecranes, prolonging the overall lifetime of the runways through a unique device: RailQ. RailQ is state of the art rail survey providing 2D and 3D graphs of runway rails and identifies misalignments and other problems. It offers optimal recommendations for corrective options and cost-effective solutions.

Cranes should travel or track along their runway rails with a minimum of skew and without binding. Improper tracking leads to premature wheel and rail wear, resulting in costly repairs and downtime as well as inefficient and suboptimal crane operation.

There are many reasons why a crane does not travel correctly on the runway: ● Rail may be misaligned or worn

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These reasons are normally investigated by performing a traditional runway survey; however, these surveys may result in days of costly down-time.

RailQ is an advanced laser survey technique that utilizes a proprietary remotely controlled robot trolley, Roborail, which runs along the rail collecting and feeding information to a total station laser tachymeter. The information is processed by our proprietary analysis and visualization software producing interactive reports that help visualize the problem areas. Konecranes structural engineers also review the data and provide professional recommendations and solutions.

Saves Time, Increases Safety, Improves Reliability RailQ literally reduces the time it takes to perform a runway survey from days to hours, saving precious down-time. RailQ is performed by an automated robot, which increases accuracy and effectiveness. The automated robot is also safer since there is no need for a person to walk the runway positioning targets.

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Continued from page no.127 In addition, the geometry of the girder and end trucks themselves are verified as is the alignment of the wheels within the end trucks.

The crane geometric survey utilizes similar techniques and tools as the RailQ Runway Survey and boasts similar benefits and advantages. No matter what the survey results and recommendations are, Konecranes can provide the appropriate solution including:

our interactive tools. Many times the tracking problems are not caused by the runway/rail but rather by the crane itself or perhaps a combination of both. Along with any runway survey, Konecranes recommends performing a geometric survey of the crane. Konecranes verifies the crane for “squareness,” meaning the end trucks must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bridge girder for the crane to track properly.

● Structural repairs and up-grades ● Mechanical repairs and replacement parts and components ● Engineered comprehensive solutions that may include anti-skew control technology ● Engineered prescription wheels that specifically address tracking/ wheel wear issues “Service and maintenance are a very high priority for us”, says Dale Homer, Vice President Service for WMI Konecranes India Limited. “This product is helping us in fulfilling our mandate to service and maintain all makes of cranes”.

For over 80 years, Konecranes has been dedicated to improving the value and productivity of customer operations in all types of industry and ports around the globe. Its worldwide presence makes it possible for customers to receive local know-how acquired on a global scale. A broad global service allows Konecranes to meet customers’ needs for increased uptime, reliability, safety, and productivity, while reducing the overall lifetime costs.

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Rollon : Linear motion solutions for trouble-free palletizing Lubed-for-life bearings that eliminate misalignment problems keep palletizers up and running.

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Multi-axis: Compact Rail’s lubrication and alignment advantages came into play on a vertical palletizer developed by a Rollon customer. Capable of handling up to 50 lbs of cartons at speeds up to 30 cycles per minute, the system runs day in and day out on rails that are both self-lubricating and capable of tolerating parallelism errors of up to 4 mm without any performance or lifespan penalties.

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ith their round-theclock operating schedules and demanding uptime requirements, the palletizing systems used in packaging plants can challenge the reliability of even the best linear motion components. Linear bearings are no exception, especially when inadequate lubrication or alignment problems cause premature wear. To function properly over the long haul, all linear bearings need regular lubrication.

The lube helps minimize any wear caused by metal-on-metal contact between the rolling elements and raceways. Left unchecked, this wear can reduce the life of a typical linear bearing significantly. Even so, under-lubrication is common because maintenance workers sometimes have trouble keeping up with aggressive lubrication schedules of most linear bearing designs.

Palletizers are particularly susceptible to lubrication problems because they often handle cardboard, which tends to generate cardboard dust. This dust is an extremely aggressive contaminant that tends to “soak up” the lubrication the system needs to function smoothly.

Misalignment is another source of wear and reduced bearing lifespan.

Bearings that aren’t aligned properly during their installation can cause problems on any precision machine, including modern robotic palletizers.

Rollon, a global company based in Italy specializing in the design and manufacturing of linear and telescopic rails, has developed a unique linear bearing system that

has achieved long-lasting success in palletizers or related machines.

These Compact Rail bearings reduce lubrication levels substantially and ease alignment tolerances while still offering lifetimes measured in millions of cycles.

Low lube levels Compact Rails from Rollon have minimal lubrication needs by design.

With these bearings, the slider rides on large rollers that house permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearings (see Figure 1.) Unlike bearings that rely on recirculating balls which must be lubed frequently, the large roller bearings never require internal lubrication. They truly are “lubed for life” in a way that completely protects the lube from exposure to dust and other contaminants.

Like other types of linear bearings, the Compact Rail rollers do benefit from a small amount of external lubrication between the roller and their track. However they require just a fraction of the lubrication needed to keep a recirculating ball system running smoothly. Standard Compact Rails need just a spritz of additional lubrication every 50,000 cycles. What’s more, Compact Rail’s nominal lubrication needs are easily automated by inexpensive selflubricating wipers (Figure 2).

These wipers can provide constant lubrication for up to two million cycles before they need to be replaced with a new set. In a typical palletizer, which may not have to last for two million cycles, linear bearings with lubed-for-life rollers and the self-lubricating wipers will Continue on page no.130

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(Figure 1).

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They’ll also keep the lubrication at an optimum level. As detrimental as too little lubrication can be, too much lubrication can be a problem, too.

Over-lubed bearings can spew excess oil into the factory environment. This issue is particularly troublesome in applications such as packaging that deal with finished consumer goods.

Easy alignment

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Palletizers move sizable loads over long motion axes at high speeds, all of which makes linear bearing alignment crucial. Rollon’s Compact Rail system can help on this score too.

The Compact Rail system features multiple rail profiles that can be combined to give rollers added degrees of freedom to offset any bearing misalignment. For example, the system’s U Rail has flat raceways that allows the roller some lateral movement to compensate for parallelism errors in two-rail installations. Typically, the U Rail would be combined with a T Rail, whose profile is best suited to supporting the load and guiding it precisely.

(Figure 3).

These rails can together accommodate a 4 mm axial misalignment over a 2 meter span without affecting the wear, performance or predicted life of the bearing (See Figure 3). Compact Rail’s misalignment tolerance pays off in two ways. During the machine build, it allows bearings to be installed less precisely. Builders can often eliminate expensive machining of bearing mounting surfaces and costly installation fixtures altogether. During the machine’s working life, the misalignment tolerance eliminates a key source of wear, maximizing bearing life.

For more information: Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. 1st floor, Regus Gem Business Centre 26/1 Hosur road, Bommanahalli Bangalore 560068, INDIA Tel: +91 80 67027066 Fax: +91 80 67027004 E-mail: info@rollonindia.in Web: www.rollonindia.in

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Competitive edge In recent years, shops in India have experienced market changes that continue to impact how parts are manufactured. Shorter lead times, reduced lot sizes and the drive to eliminate inventory have conspired to change the manufacturing process. As a result, more and more shops invest in versatile machines and machining centres to process workpieces more efficiently with multiple operations in one setup.

Naturally, quality and accuracy are also critical factors to be competitive in today’s manufacturing environment. Deepak Prajapati, Director and Manager of NMTG in India knows that and has invested in high-quality ECOLINE machines from DMG MORI.

Mr. Deepak Prajapati, Director and Manager of NMTG in India has recently invested in high-quality ECOLINE machines from DMG MORI – and continues to do so.

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stablished in 1975, Gujaratbased NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt. Ltd. is looking back at a long company history. Today, the company boasts 65 employees producing keyless transmission elements, holdback devices, tensioner nuts and cam followers targeting a wide field of industrial customers from gearbox manufacturers to cement plants as well as the machinery industry. Delivering the majority of its products to projects and aftermarkets, the company experiences a healthy economic environment in its field. Key success factors for NMTG’s operations are

very high accuracy and consistent product quality. Another important factor is the development of a new cam design for one-way clutches. In order to improve accuracy and the efficiency of the machining process, the company decided to invest in a CTX 310 ecoline universal turning machine with driven tool stations.

“The CNC turn-mill centre allows us the complete machining of the components in just one setup.

Turning, drilling and also tapping are our main cutting processes, and with the additional turret with driven tools we can now turn, drill, tap and mill in a single setup,” Prajapati explains. Rather than taking the turned part to a second machine tool when it needs a slot milled or a hole drilled, NMTG can now perform all operations on the CTX 310 ecoline.

This capability has changed the way NMTG processes its work with small-to-medium batch sizes – and has already saved the company a lot of time and money since the first ECOLINE machine was installed in 2007. “Machining our cam profile on the CTX 310 ecoline has improved accuracy and productivity,” Prajapati says. In fact, the turn-mill capability has improved productivity by as much as 50%!

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NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt. Ltd. boasts 65 employees producing keyless transmission elements, holdback devices, tensioner nuts and cam followers.

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Continued from page no.132 vertical machining centre DMC 635 V ecoline with its powerful feed motors for high rapid traverses and a fast motor spindle – and a second one is on its way.

“It was the machines’ very high quality standard and most importantly the consistency of the accuracy that convinced us to continuously count on DMG MORI machines for our shift operations,” Prajapati says.

Long machine life and the availability of local service have been decisive criteria for NMTG, as well as the advanced CNCs and easy programming options with the SIEMENS ShopTurn software. According to Prajapati, the SIEMENS 840D solution line as well as MAPPS IV with MITSUBISHI are very easy to operate, and programs are quickly generated. DMG MORI India in partnership with NMTG provides solutions and continuous support for better cycle times and longer tool life. Moreover, local service is reliable and close by, keeping downtimes to a minimum, Prajapati concludes.

Established in 1975 in Gujarat NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt. Ltd. Has a long history.

The two CTX 310 ecoline with driven tool stations and the vertical machining centre DMC 635 V ecoline support the flexibility needed to machine small to medium batch sizes with high repeat accuracy. Merging several machining operations into not just one machine, but one setup, is a giant leap ahead of the competition for NMTG with respect to increased productivity, shorter reaction times and continuous high quality metal cutting, which keeps their customers happy.

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They are the first choice of leading Aerospace, Electronic and Medical component manufacturers.

Aluminium, nickel, stainless steel and titanium alloys are machined with much greater ease. All of our oils are engineered to withstand the extreme condition at the tool work-piece interface.

In addition to the lubricity provided at the cutting zone, our cutting oils provide excellent lubrication for the machine’s slides, guide bushings, bearings and spindles. Some can even be used in bar feeders.

These products are available in a wide range of viscosities and chemical compositions. We have an oil for every application, from tapping and threading of small, pin-like components, to broaching and fine blanking of large gears.

Hangsterfer’s Hard Cut Series is formulated with the industry’s safest chlorinated extreme pressure additives. The CC Series has all the quality of the Hard Cuts but are Chlorine Free.

Our Missile Lube Series is both Chlorine and Sulphur free. It was developed in the early 1960’s for the aerospace industry. Dr. Hangsterfer created a synthetic fat that met the performance and chemical standards needed for aluminium, magnesium, nickel and titanium alloys. This valuable technology, although highly concentrated in the Missile Lube series, is also contained in many of our other products. This results in unparalleled performance.

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aas Automation is celebrating building and supplying its 150,000th CNC machine tool: a DS-30SSY dual spindle turning centre with Y-axis.At a special handingover ceremony to mark the occasion, Haas Automation Europe’s managing director Alain Reynvoet attended the Manufacturing and Automation Expo 2014, Stockholm, to meet the owners of Swedish company Claesson Engineering - a general, precision engineering business founded by three brothers, and to present them with a commemorative plate to mark the occasion of their purchase of this very special machine tool.

“Installation of the 150,000th machine is a signal event for Haas Automation,” said Mr. Reynvoet.

“The fact that it has been bought by a European company – in the relatively high-cost region of Scandinavia, is further proof that our new generation of products, combining value, performance, reliability and support are the right ones for any market, however tough the trading conditions.”

Growing aggressively, and currently posting annual revenues of around $1billion, Haas Automation continues to introduce new machine tool products on a very regular basis, expanding its already impressive

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range by applying the same triedand-tested engineering logic to continually improve productivity and reduce running costs.

As recently as June 2007 Haas celebrated building and installing its 75,000th CNC machine tool, purchased by a family-owned machining business in BadenWurttemberg, Germany. Not bad considering the California-based company only started to build CNC machine tools just 20-years earlier.

Incredibly, the company has since build and supplied an additional 75,000 machines in around one third as long as it took to build the first 75,000. More than 50% of that production has been exported to customers in overseas markets.

“The Haas DS-30SSY CNC turning centre is one of our latestgeneration machine tools,” adds Mr. Reynvoet. “It was designed to provide affordable high-productivity to companies around the world wishing to machine complex parts in as few set-ups as possible.”

The DS-30SSY combines dualspindle turning with Y-axis, C axis, and live tooling to create powerful ‘done-in-one’ machining solutions.

The opposed spindles support fully synchronized turning and allow on-the-fly part pass-off to reduce cycle times. The machines provide

102 mm of Y-axis travel (±51 mm from the centerline) for off-centre milling, drilling, and tapping, and come standard with high-torque live tooling and a servo-driven C axis for versatile 4-axis capability. As its name suggests, the machine installed at Claesson Engineering also benefits from Super Speed configuration.

Haas CNC machine tools are sold worldwide through the company’s 170+ Haas Factory Outlets (HFO’s) – dedicated, independently owned Haas resellers who have reached the high-levels of service and support demanded

by Haas Automation. The 150,000th Haas CNC machine tool is supplied and supported by the Swedish HFO, Edströms Maskin AB, Jonkoping, one of the longest-serving and most successful HFOs in the world.

“It’s a great honour for us to be part of these celebrations,” says Edströms company owner and CEO, Ola Andersson. “Claesson Engineering is a valued customer and has already invested in several Haas machine tools over the years, since it was founded in 2000. The celebration was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the achievements of all those involved. But, the truly important thing is that the Haas DS turning centre will give the customer many years of profitable, reliable service.”

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GOOD, BETTER, BESTEN

C Mr. K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Best Engineers Pumps Pvt. Ltd.

oimbatore is known for many things. It is also well-known for producing quality pumps for domestic and agricultural applications.

Besten is the brand name for energy efficient, BEE 5 star rated pumps approved by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Besten pumps are manufactured by Best Engineers Pumps P. Ltd. headquartered at Thadagam Road, Coimbatore. The company makes a wide array of pumps for domestic and agricultural applications.

These include Centrifugal Monoblocs, Submersibles in 3”, 4” and 6”, Centrifugal Jet Pumps, Shallow Well Jet Pumps (0.5 HP to 1 HP) and Self Priming Pumps which work under a wide range of voltage fluctuations from -30% to +10% to suit the Indian conditions. Two years ago, Best introduced Solar Pumps as well. These are 5 HP pumps which go with the requisite solar control panels. Solar Pumps are ideal for individual houses, buildings, banks, etc. The end user can avail of Govt. subsidy to the extent of 60% of the cost of the pump. According to Mr. K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director,

Futuristic products from Best Engineers: Pumps designed to save energy.

Best Engineers Pumps, solar pumps have a great potential in the regions where availability of electrical power is always a problem. Solar pumps can also be used in remote areas. Barring the initial investment, solar pumps entail no running or maintenance expenses. They are 100% energy savers for life.

Power Saving & Energy Conservation Best Engineers Pumps are a member of the panel of BEE. Its open well submersibles, submersibles and monobloc pumps carry BEE 5 star rating. The company also makes VFD pumps which help save energy to the extent of 30%.

Power saving and energy conservation are the central tenets of the company’s vision.

The founder, Mr. J. Gowrisankar was a self-made industrialist, visionary and philanthropist who had won many laurels for his outstanding contribution to the economic development of the region. He is said to have dreamt of making the entire pump industry solar-based. He was one who strived relentlessly to bring the efficiency level of Indian motors to the international level.

In keeping with his vision, Best is using energy efficient motors and alternative materials like stainless steel and engineering plastics to cut down the cost of the end products and pass on the benefit to the customer.

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Continued from page no.140 products, making them more costeffective and energy efficient. It is also working on development and improvisation of solar cells, solar pumps and wind energy controlled pumps. The company spends over 1.5% of its annual turnover on R & D. It is regularly introducing new generation pumps which are designed to work in adverse conditions in the Indian environment. Power quality problems are a major issue. Best pumps are built tough to outlive these conditions. Best is an ISO9001/ISO 14000 and OSHAS 18001 certified company that follows the best of manufacturing practices to chisel out world-class products. The company has two manufacturing facilities, two component making units, and two foundries all within a radius of three kilometers. It has an 800 strong workforce committed to the pursuit of excellence. Its Marketing Wing, Best Pumps India P. Ltd. has 12 branches spread across the country. The products are sold through its network of 450 plus dealers. Best also exports its products. The company clocked a turnover of Rs.200 crores in the last fiscal.

Best manufactures roughly 4 lakh pumps a year. It has registered a steady growth of 10-15% per annum.

“The downswing in the industry in the industry and the economy also affected us. We hope the coming year should be better,” states Mr. Ramakrishnan in quiet optimism.

The company has a tie-up with a giant in consumer durables to market products under its brand name.

Enlightening on its major strengths, Mr. Ramakrishnan says, Best has the wherewithals to meet any demand for pumps within a stipulated time. Based on the feedback from

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the customers, the company can simulate the field conditions and develop any futuristic product to suit the market requirements.

“We do continuous value engineering and come out with lasting solutions to help the customer,” elucidates Mr. Ramakrishnan who is also the Sr. Vice President of the Indian Pump Manufacturers’ Association (IPMA).

Laurels Galore Best has won a number of laurels for its outstanding performance and contribution. These include the Udyog Patra (1987), National Award for Quality (1987), Transworld Trade Fair Selection Award (1987), Udyog Vibushan, ITID Quality Excellence Award (1992), and Bharathiya Jyoti Udyog Award (1992). To cap it all, it also received the Rajiv Gandhi National Award for Quality in 1995.

“The concept of taking the customer as a member of our family has helped us achieve the top position in the domestic market,” reveals Mr. Ramakrishnan. Best Engineers are quite visible in the social arena too. It has adopted a whole village for supply of water using its pumps.

It is also running an upper primary school in the vicinity through a Trust Mr. Ramakrishnan seems to say that his company is not satisfied by making the best pumps. He wants them to be the world’s best. – P.K. Balasubbramaniian editor@divyamediaonline.com

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Mechelonic Engineers – The leader in resistance welding

“Our aim is to provide more and more customized solutions to the customer.” Mr. Gabin Kattukaran, Director, Mechelonic Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

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hen we talk of Mechelonic Engineers (MEPL for short), the first thing that conjures up in mind is the image of a Rail Welding Line it developed for the manufacture of continuous welded railway tracks for the Indian Railways. After long and rigorous R & D, Mechelonic Engineers developed the expertise to design and manufacture Rail Flash Butt Welders along with allied equipment like weld flash strippers, weld data recorders, rail straightening presses and rail grinding machines.

It’s decades since the Railways have been using these robust equipment to make quality welds on which hinges the lives of millions who travel by rail. Flash Butt Welders is just one example of the early success of MEPL, the company founded by Mr. K.P. Antony who even today feels proud

MEPL’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

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that he built not only machines but also relations with the giants in the industry.

According to Mr. Gabin Kattukaran, the Director, the indomitable urge to provide dependable and cost effective solutions to the customer has culminated into the development of a number of special machines for the industry. The container line developed for the metal can making industry in India is a classic example.

This machine designed for side seam welding can make 360 containers per minute. Productivity is paramount here. These cans are used for packaging processed mango pulps. No downtime is acceptable. During season, the machines have to work for 24 hours a day, non-stop!

Engineering marvels The special purpose flash butt welding machine it has developed for BHEL for welding tubes end-toend for heat exchangers is truly an engineering marvel. MEPL was pitted against several others for developing this machine. The company worked for over three years to develop this SPM. The challenges involved were manifold. The testing criteria of the tube joint are critical. The tube is to be bent without cracking.

The material build-up should be minimal. After the coils get assembled, a metal ball of 80-85% ID of the tube is passed from one end to the other to check free passage.

MEPL met all these requirements and bagged the order against stiff competition. Subsequently it supplied three more machines to this power equipment giant. The machine is hydraulically operated, fully tropicalised and specially designed for heavy duty application where repeatability in performance is important.

It is provided with a powered manual adjustment facility for proper alignment of the fixed and moving tubes before welding. For accurate and consistent weld results, fully

solid state electronic controls are provided. All electrical controls are housed in a separate cubicle with required protection. The machine operation does not require any skilled labour. The welding parameters are easily settable through a user-friendly interface to the control system.

Quality is assured with a PC based welding monitor.

MEPL has also come up with a Steel Grating Welding Machine with a rating of 1800 KVA for manufacturing steel gratings by electrical resistance welding. The application of high current and high forging pressure under precise control of a special welding controller and a PLC based sequence controller results in high quality electro-forged weld joints. The machine is used for manufacture of world-class gratings using round, square or twisted cross bars. The company also offers special machines for mesh welding. Its seam welding machine with 2-axis CNC controlled sheet handling is designed for continuous and roll spot seam welding of plate type and econocoil type heat exchangers. MEPL has exported such seam welding machines to handle sheets of 9 m length to China as well. Indeed, MEPL is a leader in resistance welding. Though there are ‘n’ number of manufacturers in this category, no one has a comprehensive range that MEPL has. Its customers also represent wide ranging industry segments like automobiles, railways, aerospace, defence, power, steel mills, white goods, metal can making, electronics, switchgear and so on.

“We specialize in handling difficult jobs which others cannot touch.

We cater to specialized markets where customized design plays a pivotal role. That’s our niche”, elucidates Mr. Gabin. “And we do not depend on any one industry for our bread & butter. For instance, the automobile industry has not been

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doing well for quite some time now.

So we had to change our gear and concentrate on other industries where our contribution was valued and realization was faster. We sell our equipment for a premium. And our customers do not mind paying a little extra for our quality, expertise and involvement in providing solutions based on our vast experience. They know once we take up a job, we shall accomplish it – no matter what amount of efforts go into it and how much time it takes. For instance, the equipment for tube welding for heat exchangers supplied to BHEL took over three years for us to develop.”

Mr. Gabin is quite clear that MEPL is not in the commodity market.

“We are in the niche market where our domain knowledge and vast experience are constantly put to test.

Most of our products are import substitutes. We believe in indigenous technology and are proud of the made in India tag.”

Mr. Gabin relates that in some cases the welding per se is hardly 10%. The rest is job handling, testing, assembly and allied operations. The customers prefer one company that is capable of handling everything.

That is where MEPL scores over.

Core strengths “Our people are our core strength”, confides Mr. Gabin. There is a strong sense of belonging amongst them.

Each employee has put in an average of 10-15 years of service in the company. This stability, commitment, accumulated experience and process knowledge of our people is what

End plate welding using robotics, signifying automation and precision

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is giving us the confidence to take up complex jobs.”

The company has spearheaded several innovations in the field of resistance welding. It was one of the first to introduce microprocessorbased controls in its machines some two decades ago. It used solid state electronics in the controls and powerpacks. It introduced servobased systems in the machines depending on the dimensional accuracies and tolerances demanded.

In keeping with the trend, it also automates its machines using CNC and other controls, linear guides, etc.

“Today all components are available off-the-shelf. Hence, integration is easy provided you know the welding process, have the domain knowledge and know the components,” he adds.

Pursuit of excellence “Our aim is to provide more and more customized solutions to the customer.

We introduce technologies relevant to the region in an energy starved country machines yielding high productivity at low power consumption. There are some states where ample clean power is available. In some others there is acute shortage. So we have to make the necessary changes in our machine design to suit the power availability. It is universally known that with DG power the weld quality takes a beating. But we have now come up with machines which can make perfect welds even with DG sets,” reflects Mr. Gabin.

“Resistance welding is a niche area. We cannot dictate changes.

We have to follow change. We should be flexible. No matter what happens, we have to continue to be there,” declares the leader. MEPL has two manufacturing units now.

One is in Mumbai and other in Vapi. These plants chisel out 120 machines a year on an average. The company has a highly motivated and dedicated workforce of 125 people.

A special purpose boiler tube welding machine developed by Mechelonic Engineers It has regional offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Pune and resident engineers in Jamshedpur, Ahmedabad and Chennai to attend to service calls and stay closer to the customer. “Mechelonic machines hardly require any troubleshooting – so much so that a seam welder supplied to a customer in Mumbai some 34 years ago is still going stronger. If at all there is any wear & tear, it would be in the cooling system, pipes or cylinders.”

Nevertheless, the company maintains a team of engineers and technicians specifically to service and maintain large welding plants. It currently provides such services to several Railway Flash Butt Welding Plants of the Indian Railways. Good spare parts inventory and management help in minimizing uptime of its machines at customers’ places.

The pursuit of excellence has been a constant endeavour at MEPL. Its success is attributed to constant updating of technology, a firm commitment to continuous research and development, and a strong team that believes in itself and the company it belongs to.

MEPL has every reason to boast of the widest range of products, systems & solutions in the Indian resistance welding market. Or as they would like to say: “Bigger, Better, Faster and More” welding solutions than anyone else in this part of the world. -P.K. Balasubbramaniian editor@divyamediaonline.com

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Making Energy When the Sun Shines UJAAS ENERGY LTD. Indore-based Ujaas Energy Ltd has the distinction of having sold the first Solar REC in India. The company is a leader in solar power generation with a market share of 25% in solar PV plant installations. It provides complete turnkey solutions to its customers and investors who wish to become solar power producers under the REC mechanism. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian speaks to Mr. S.S. Mundra, Managing Director, Ujaas to know more about this solutions provider and its capabilities and commitments in solar power generation in the country. Excerpts:

you.

Q. How do you take the benefits of Solar Power to homes and individuals?

Mr. S.S. Mundra, Managing Director, Ujaas Energy Ltd.

Q. Understand that you are a power to reckon with in Solar Power Generation. What precisely is your niche? What are your capabilities in solar power?

UEL has successfully installed more than 100 MW of solar pv installations which demonstrates its capabilities in Indian solar scenario. Ujaas holds a market share of around 25% in solar pv plant installation in REC mechanism which evolves Ujaas™ not only as a key player but an leader in the industry.

Q. What are the turnkey solutions you offer to the end users?

With reference to our scope we

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wish to confirm that Ujaas™ offers Complete, turnkey solutions and specializes in taking care: 1) Land Procurement and Development 2) Entire responsibility of EPC & O&M of project 3) All the necessary infrastructure for evacuation of power.

4) All approvals & permissions.

5) Sales of Power & REC trading.

In a nutshell the main USP of Ujaas™ is to provide a Total Hassle Free solution where you do not have to worry about any aspect of the business. Ujaas will manage it for

Ujaas not only offers large solar parks to its investors but also dedicates its services to small and individual users for small installations. We have an in-house team for design and installation of smaller installations ranging from 1-10 kWp on petrol pumps and schools situated in rural areas. We have designed small solar packs which serves the utility of an individual user.

Q. How do you help investors to become power producers? And what is your success rate?

Ujaas offers a complete turnkey solution to its investors which in turn help them to become an IPP (Independent Power Producer).

Ujaas takes care of from initial level which includes identification and development of land to commissioning and erection of plant. As earlier said provide an Ujaas provides a total hassle free solution were you do not have to worry about any aspect of the business. Ujaas will manage it for you. UEL holds around 25% market share in Solar PV REC installations, which clearly defines our success rate.

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Q. What are the support services you give after installation and commissioning?

After installation & commissioning UEL provides complete Operation & Maintenance services for 20 yrs. In addition to that UEL also facilitates in the issuance and sale of Renewable Energy Certificates in power exchanges.

Q. What must be the total solar energy generated with your help in the country till March 2014?

Till March’14 UEL has installed around 105.18 MWp of solar pv installation and total solar energy generated approx 69446347 kwh.

Q. What are the turnkey projects you are executing at the moment?

Till date we have commissioned 5 parks with an installed capacity of 105.18 MWp namely:

a) b) c) d) e)

Rajhgarh Solar Park Barod Solar Park Rojhani Solar Park Susner Solar Park Ichawar Solar Park

Q. Who are your major customers?

Ujaas owns a prestigious portfolio of eminent customers from all the sectors of the industry namely: KRBL, Avon Cycles, NALCO Ltd, Rockwell Industries Ltd., etc..

Q. Could you give some idea of your infrastructure and wherewithals?

Ujaas owns an in-house team of Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Scada/Networking engineers with a core industry experience of more than 5 yrs. UEL has also dedicatedly developed a specialized team for O&M which looks after the plant for upcoming 20 years.

Q. Please also throw some light on your R & D and technological innovations.

UEL has been in the process of self enhancement by involving and evolving with latest technologies available in the world market today.

UEL has been focusing and is on the constant path of improvising as we follow”If you do not change, you will become extinct “. Our team has

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been constantly keep a track on the technological changes happening around the world and instantly implements the feasible options available to us. Our main focus is not only to upgrade on the technical front but also to minimize the cost of installation so as to increase the availability of the solar pv system in a larger front to society.

Q. What are the prospects of enhancing this share substantially and what are the initiatives required to be taken by the power producers and the Government towards this goal?

India due to its geo-physical location receives solar energy equivalent to nearly 5,000 trillion KWh/ year, which is far more than the total energy consumption of the country today. But it produces a very negligible amount of solar energy i.e. a merely 0.2 percent compared to other energy resources. The future of renewable energy in India is limitless.

India’s leadership in the clean energy program is scaling new heights which is supported and facilitated by economic & legal policy. Although, the renewable energy scenario in India is in nascent stage; the trend keeps growing.

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The existing laws and policies have made it easier for this sector to flourish. A developed India fuelled on solar power will be a model state for the world community. Howsoever, a dedicated uniform policy for the solar power generation can really help in harnessing solar energy at massive scale. Majority states in India receive a considerable amount of solar radiation; therefore there is a scope for tapping solar energy at the commercial level. Thus, there is a need to have a uniform national policy for the setting up of solar power plants in India.

Q. Companies are initiating development of equipment using solar energy, like solar pumps. Your comments?

The use of solar water pumps for irrigation is gaining momentum in India. Awareness programmes and subsidy schemes launched by the MNRE and state governments have resulted in the installation of over 20,000 solar water pumps across the country. With rapidly falling prices of PV cells, solar pumps are likely to open a new chapter in India’s irrigation economy in the years to come. With appropriate promotional strategy and incentives, solar pumps

can attack India’s invidious nexus between energy and groundwater irrigation & change it for the better.

Q. What strengths?

are

your

major

Our strength lies in our thought process as we have our own in-house team for civil, mechanical, electrical and operation & maintenance which not looks after the commissioning and installation but takes care for smooth functioning of the plant for next 20 years. Ujaas never outsourced its work but always delivered the work on time which reflects our strength.

UEL has crossed century in solar pv execution which demonstrates our strength and faith of our customers on us.

Q. What’s your road map for Ujaas, and what’s your action plan to make the most of solar energy?

Up to March’2014 UEL has an emergence of 105 MW in industry which reflects its bullish nature for the upliftment of solar in India. Ujaas™ eyes for 200 MW in year 2014-2015 which will consolidate its presence in the market. We are also aggressively acting on the roof top and small installation so as to promote solar in larger areas of society.

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Redefining power solutions Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd

A

mara Raja Power Systems

Distribution Projects to its products

product range includes: i-Swift Char-

Limited

for

and services offerings. Driven by its

gers, IPS, LT, MV, APFC and Control

short) is a part of the

vision to provide integrated solutions

& Relay Panels – all of which meet

renowned

(ARPSL

Raja

through intelligent products and

stringent international standards –

Group of companies, a $400 million

Amara

services, ARPSL has successfully

both functionally and aesthetically.

conglomerate

comprises

executed major projects for state

The company has conceptualized

diverse companies such as Amara

utilities with profound expertise

many innovations for the Indian

Raja Batteries Ltd, Mangal Precision

in the areas of transmission and

Railways,by developing SMPS based

Products Ltd, Amara Raja Electronics

distribution. One of the key reasons

integrated Power Supply Systems

Ltd, Galla Foods Ltd, Amara Raja

for its success is its ability to deliver

which are

Infra (P) Ltd, and Amara Raja

projects on time by deploying its

way signaling applications. Its cus-

Industrial Services (P) Ltd. As the first

effective

tom engineered products are widely

company to be established in this

capabilities

group, ARPSL has been recognized

competency.

that

project and

management site

execution

tribution networks and in process

of power control equipment in

Sprawling Infrastructure

India,

ARPSL’s

comprehensive

used in thermal, hydel, gas, extra high voltage substations, power dis-

as one of the largest manufacturers providing

extensively used in rail-

plant

is

located

industries like steel, cement, paper, in

oil and natural gas.

solutions across various sectors of

Karakambadi, 12 km away from

our economy.

the temple town of Tirupati in

9001:2008 and ISO 14001 certifica-

the state of Andhra Pradesh.

The

tions, its plant is well equipped with

with a vision to provide ‘complete &

facility is ISO 9001 certified and

integrated manufacturing and test-

integrated DC solutions’ to satisfy

fulfills all international standards

ing facilities where every product is

customer requirement.

in infrastructure.

put through rigorous tests to ensure

ARPSL was incorporated in 1986

In 2010,

Amara added EPC Transmission &

of-the-art

There are state-

in-house

facilities

Having

accomplished

ISO

for

their performance and compliance

PCB’s environmental testing and

to national and international stan-

built-in facilities for products and

dards. Its products, designs and ser-

equipment. A reliable and dedicated

vices have been widely accepted and

team of experts, R & D and design

appreciated for their innovation and

engineers spearhead the innovations

value addition. These are approved

at the plant.

by leading consultants like M.N.

The product range of ARPSL

Dastur, MECON, EIL, PGCIL, Avant

is synonymous with reliability. The

Grade, Fitchner, etc. The company

company has introduced and adapt-

also exports its products to Africa,

ed cutting edge technologies for cre-

Middle East, and South East Asia

ating standard products that fulfill

I-Swift Intelligent Charger from Amarara Raja

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the most stringent requirements of

Projects Division

the industry. The modular design

The Projects Division of the company

of its products is aimed at creating

carries out turnkey management of

portable and adaptable features that

power transmission & distribution

can be tailor-made to meet the spe-

projects up to EHV level that includes

cific industry requirements. Its core

design, engineering and construction

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& commissioning activities across

and put through rigorous quality

India.

tests to establish effective on-field

Its project team is well-

versed in dealing with all kinds of

performance.

challenges in the construction of

A substation installed by Amara Raja

indoor and outdoor substations

Relentless R & D Efforts

irrespective

conditions.

ARPSL is committed not only to

Project managers take up the entire

high quality products and services

responsibility for all phases involved

but also promises a regular stream

in a turnkey substation from concept

of

to commissioning. ARPSL reliably

upgraded power systems into the

delivers optimized and economic

market. Using the latest technology

solutions.

and some of the best engineering

of

It

site

harnesses

local

innovative,

minds

to meet the customer needs. Some of

research projects comfortably fulfils

the major projects executed include:

the

OPTCL –132KV/33KV Substations in

ARPSL R & D Centre equipped with

Orissa, AP TRANSCO- 220KV/33kV

the best of machines and brains for

Substations in Andhra Pradesh and

designing, testing and technological

GIS – 220 KV/132 KV in Hyderabad.

development,

Some of its projects under execution

pivotal role in the success of this

include:

conglomerate.

–

220

changing

Amara

KV/132KV/33KV in Maharashtra.

the

industry,

and

resources and tailor-made solutions

MAHATRANSCO

in

customized

market

has

Raja

ARPSL

demands.

played

has

an

a

ever-

expanding list of prestigious and

Manufacturing Excellence

satisfied customers. This includes:

The company has a product range

ABB, AP TRANSCO, Aditya Birla,

that boasts of high performance,

Alstom, Airtel, Areva, BHEL,Linde,

unique

and

BSNL, GAIL, Indian oil, Jindal Power,

intelligence that ensures minimum

Indian Railways, L & T, MAGENCO,

intervention.

MAHATRANSCO,

modular

The

options

streamlined

Nokia,

NTPC,

of

NPC, Reliance, Siemens, Tata BP

sophisticated systems and operations

Solar, Triveni, Vodafone, etc. just to

at

mention a few.

ARPSL

ensures

design

consistently

exacting standard and quality of the products and services.

Armed

with

an

enviable

infrastructure, a strong technology

The production process at

base, a dedicated & committed

APRSL is automated, employing

workforce, the best of engineering

microprocessor-based

control

talents and a whole spectrum of

systems to ensure adherence to

precision engineered and futuristic

process parameters. The level of in-

products, ARPSL is fully geared to

sourcing is a matter of great pride.

take on the emerging challenges

Right from transformers, SMT PCBs,

posed by the power sector.

cabinets, batteries and sub-systems are manufactured in-house.

Thus

there is minimal vendor dependency and

maximum

product

quality.

consistency The

in

finished

products are scrutinized carefully

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RESEARCH

FCRI in the Vanguard of Flow Metering

D Dr. Jacob Chandapillai, Director, Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) Dr. JACOB CHANDAPILLAI is the Director of Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), Palakkad, under Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public enterprises, Govt. of India.

He is a Ph.D in Water Distribution systems from IIT, Madras. He has more than 27 years of experience in fluid flow, water distribution networks, flow measurements, Accreditation and Quality certification and related engineering fields.

He was heading Centre for Water Management at FCRI before taking over charge as Director. He is a Member of several Technical Expert Committees of water boards in India, IIT, NABL etc. He is also a Reviewer of International journals. He has several Technical papers both Indian & International to his credit and also holds Membership in several professional bodies.

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id you know that Southeast Asia’s premier lab for testing and calibration of valves and flow meters in water, oil and air media is in a quiet township in Kanjikode, near Palakkad, Kerala? Yes, it is the Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI for short) which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year.

FCRI was established in 1987 with active assistance and participation from UNDP and UNIDO and dedicated to the nation by the then President of India, Shri.

R. Venkitaraman on 18th April 1989.

It is functioning under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India. However, it is an autonomous lab thriving on its own resources and the income it generates. The Institute has clocked an annual turnover of Rs.17 crores in the last fiscal.

FCRI has full-fledged NABL accredited laboratories which are on par with similar labs in Europe and has been proven through an inter-lab comparison with National Engineering Laboratory, UK; Delft Hydraulic Lab, Netherland; and Denmark Tech Institute, Denmark. It is enchanting experience for any engineer to have a glimpse of the various facilities the Institute has added over the years for testing & calibration in the domain of flow metering.

Labs & Facilities Air Flow Lab: Its Air Flow facilities cover areas related to industrial gases. It is operating at near atmospheric pressure with flow rates up to 10,000 m3/hr. Here various types of flow meters of sizes up to 400 mm are evaluated for

measurement accuracies. In the primary air flow lab, calibration of flow meters at low pressure is carried out for flow ranges up to 40 m3/hr.

The lab maintains the metrological qualities of the master flow meters and thereby provides high reliability of calibration and operating performance. In the secondary air flow lab, reference flow meters up to 10,000 m3/hr are handled. The lab has high pressure flow facilities with a 20 bar blow down air test set-up. Its primary standard gravimetric system enables calibration of 50 mm turbine meters for air flow rates upto 50 m3/ hr, at pressure up to 20 bar (g).

Water Flow Lab: The water flow lab has specialized test rigs for the precise calibration of flow meters, testing of valves, pipe fittings and other flow products. The whole system is designed to handle a maximum flow rate of 5000 m3/hr and pipeline size up to 5000 m3/hr. and pipeline size up to 900 mm starting from 6 mm.

The static gravimetric method as per ISO 4185 is adopted here for the measurement of flow rate.

There are two weighing tanks with capacities of 2T and 20T. Diverter systems are used for diverting water in the weighing tank, for an accurately measured period of time.

The mass measurement is by load cells. The online density acquired by a precision online densitometer and the mass readings after correction for air buoyancy enables the mass to be converted into volume. These volumes and respective diversion time can provide an accurate measurement of flow rate.

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Oil flow laboratory

Water flow laboratory diverter system

Secondary air flow laboratory

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schemes, state level Water Board Authorities embarking on modernization have initiated renovation measures for existing water distribution systems. FCRI is identified as testing agency for performance evaluation of water meters for various Water Board Authorities, Municipalities and Corporation Offices. A test rig is erected exclusively for ascertaining the quality of water meters by subjecting them to pressure tests, accuracy tests and endurance tests (continuous flow for 100 hrs and one lac interruptions). FCRI has commissioned a large water flow laboratory where it can achieve a flow rate up to 15,000 m3/hr. Flow elements of up to 2,000 mm dia. can be assembled in the line. This facility uses secondary calibration methods and is unparalleled in this part of the world.

Oil Flow Lab: The Oil Flow Lab has the capability to calibrate any type of flow meter and is tailor-made to do the calibration of flow meters used for the bulk flow measurement viz. Positive displacement flow meters, Turbine flow meters, Mass flow meters, etc. which are used to determine the total quantity of fluid. The facility makes use of static gravimetric calibration system for measurement, and calibration is done by ‘standing start and stop method’.

All measurements are traceable to National Standards.

Physical Standards Lab: FCRI has been accredited

by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025 under the category of ‘Mechanical Measurement’ as well.

FCRI’s Physical Standards Lab provides calibration services to industries and laboratories in the field of dimensional metrology,

pressure, mass, volume, density and viscosity measurements. The lab is equipped with the most reliable and sophisticated reference instruments, operated under controlled environmental conditions.

Noise & Vibration Lab: The Noise & Vibration Lab is well equipped for in-plant / site studies with the stateof-the-art equipment/instruments.

These test equipment ranging from basic transducers to sophisticated analyzers are imported from USA, UK, Denmark and Netherlands.

FCRI engineers have been trained at some of the prestigious institutions / labs abroad and have been carrying out testing / research and field assignments for various industries and establishments.

Electronics & Instrumentation Lab: The Electrics & Instrumentation Lab has refined instruments which maintain a high degree of accuracy, Tailored instrumentation set-ups are made to special experiments at Water & Air Flow Labs. DataAcquisition Systems coupled with dedicated software ensure repeatability and utmost reliability. It caters to the calibration of parameters like voltage AC/DC, current AC/DC, frequency, time, power, resistance, temperature, etc.

Material Testing Lab: This lab has facilities for impact testing, actuator testing, and testing of safety and domestic appliances.

Prover in primary air flow laboratory

Environmental Testing Lab: The Environmental Test Facility at FCRI caters to environmental testing needs for almost all types of manufacturing and R & D industries. ETF facilitates testing of a very wide range

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High pressure air test facility

of products including temperature, humidity & HVAC equipment, electrical & electronic measuring & indicating instruments, switchgear/ control-gear enclosures, telemetry/ wireless communication equipment, audio-visual equipment, products developed for space/aerospace, military and outdoor applications.

Training Programs

50 bar natural gas test facility under construction

Centre for water management

Water flow laboratory-100 mm

A file picture from FLOTEK-G 2012, the International Conference which was inaugurated by Dr. S. Sundareshan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Govt. of India

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FCRI has successfully conducted more than 100 national training programs and 34 international training programs since 2006. It also conducts tailor-made programs for executives/technicians in specialized areas for interested organizations.

Such programs have been conducted for GAIL, ONGC, IPCL, TNPCB, Enron, etc. In addition to the above, it also introduced a Post Graduate Certificate Program on Petroleum & Natural Gas Flow Measurement & Control for field engineers and engineering graduates.

These courses are a boon to the industry since ‘Flow Metering’ is not there in the curriculum of engineering colleges in our country.

Earlier it used to conduct just one or two courses for international participants. Now it has four courses. In 2013-14, 84 students from 22 countries availed of the benefit of these courses. The Institute has hostel facilities in the campus for overseas students. For industrial units within the country, FCRI conducts eight regular courses every year.

During the last fiscal, 910 students from India underwent these courses. It conducts tailor-made courses for batches of 25-30 engineers from organizations like GAIL. It has been holding programs on Legal Metrology for all states for the past 10 years.

International Conferences The

Institute

also

conducts

international conferences on flow technology. These are held once in three years on different themes. So far it has held four conferences. Around 600 engineers from across the globe participate in these conferences held in the Institute Premises. Plans are afoot for its next conference in 2015. The Institute attaches special significance to the ensuing event since this is the Silver Jubilee Year “As a part of the celebrations, we are planning Customer Service Programs, Quality System Improvement Programs and a Seminar on ‘Industrial Safety, CSR programs, etc.,” says Dr. Jacob Chandapillai, Director, FCRI. Dr. Jacob states that in flow measurement the technology used is contemporary.

The accuracy level has now come to better than 0.05% in volume flow rate. FCRI is soon adding a Gas Flow Lab to its sprawling facilities. “Gas is the future fuel. Hence we are experimenting with Natural Gas for calibration of flow meters at different pressures,” reveals Dr. Jacob.

Gas Flow is one of the future thrusts for FCRI. Besides, the Institute is eyeing site assignments for water flow, especially in hydroelectric power stations involving large dia flow meters. It will also be testing field efficiency of turbines.

The Institute has a strategic tie-up with IIT Roorkee (Alternate Hydro Energy) for this project.

On the eve of its Silver Jubilee, FCRI deserves a round of applause for making India visible in the world map of science & technology.FCRI is indeed in the vanguard of research & development in its chosen field.

Its contribution towards quality enhancement, accuracy, precision and reliability in flow metering is laudable!

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Power solutions par excellence

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JAKSON POWER SOLUTIONS

e the trendsetter in energy solutions by consistently exceeding stakeholders’ expectations. That is the vision of the Rs.1,500 crore Jakson Group headed by Mr. Satish Kumar Gupta, Chairman. The company started as a small electrical trading house way back in 1965, metamorphosed into a giant solutions provider in the power sector.

Diversified Businesses Jakson Power Solutions is today a diversified group with multiple business interests. Having a rich engineering heritage of 65 years, Jakson has come a long way nurturing its businesses with the help of its highly dedicated, committed and empowered people. Jakson employs some 1800 handpicked professionals who strive day in and day out to realize the mission of the company outlined as “Enhancing the happiness of the stakeholders through spearheading technology, stimulating the workplace, speedy deliverables, smart logistics, and a strong focus on quality, safety, health and environment. One can see the core values of the company – openness, teamwork, speed, passion and impact - embedded in each of its operations.

Jakson’s business activities encompass Power Generation, Power Distribution, Solar Power, Solar Products, Electrical Contracting and International Business. Of late,

A turnkey power project set up by Jakson involving diesel & gas

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the Group has also forayed into the hospitality sector by building Jakson Inns at Phaltan (Maharashtra) and another coming up at Sanand (Gujarat) which give a feel of home coming to trendy and busy business travelers.

Power Generation Power generation entails manufacturing of Cummins-Jakson Silent DG & Gas Generating Sets and stateof-the art Acoustic Enclosures for various applications with option of renting power. Jakson Generating Sets deliver dependable power for critical applications – no matter how big or small the application may be.

All Jakson Gensets are equipped with world-class Cummins engines which conform strictly to the emission norms laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The range consists of Silent Diesel Gensets from 10 KVA to 3200 KVA. One of the major needs of power sector is effective control of noise. Jakson has pioneered the development of innovative and niche enclosing solutions targeted at extremely demanding environments, be it very cold northern Europe or hot tropical countries like the Middle East. Besides Standard, Stainless Steel and Super Silent Enclosures, the company also offers customized enclosures for gas compressors at dispensing stations and several other applications.

Coming to Power Distribution, Jakson is a leader in LT and MV switchboards designed keeping in view the layout convenience, reducing installation cost, and enhancing operational reliability.

Jakson has also introduced Solar Inverter substations and a range

Jakson’ s first 20 MW solar power plant installed in Rajasthan of String Combiner Boxes for solar power distribution.

Exploring renewable energy The world needs clean, cost effective, renewable solar energy.

From reducing the impact of climate change to the rising cost of traditional fuel prices, solar power is fast becoming one of the most costeffective energy sources available today. Making significant progress in solar power industry, Jakson has played its role in making Solar Power a component of the mainstream power industry.

Jakson has developed 20 MW power plants in Rajasthan which would be scaled up to 100 MW in three years. It has also supplied several bunker-like stand-alone containerized solar power systems to many.

As EPC contractor, Jakson provides end-to-end solutions from concept to commissioning for Land based and Rooftop Solar power projects. The company draws upon its in-house technical experience, global linkages and engineering capabilities for the client’s customized power plant solution. Along the entire chain the company works in close co-operation with the customer to develop effective concepts specific to their business objective and long term profits.

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Preparing future engineers: Jakson’ s Global Training Center in Noida Jakson’s solar solutions include pioneering products like Solar Generators which are quickly deployable, ready to use, factory assembled all weather solar power stations. With battery storage of 72 hours, they can provide continuous, uninterrupted power under any weather conditions. Jakson also specializes in offgrid solar solutions for telecom sites and rural electrification.

The Electrical Contracting Div. provides end-to-end solutions for electrical power projects including switchyards, substations, and low side work. From reduced cost to more effective use of capital, its Electrical Contracting Services help the customer manage his power systems efficiently, thus entailing competitive advantage. Jakson offers a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for each stage of project including design and engineering to equipment supply & installation with complete maintenance support.

Touching the Global Horizon Jakson has accelerated expansion of its overseas activities in the past four years. The Group is playing the role of a sole distributor of Cummins Inc. in Bangladesh and also represents Hyster, UK for its materials handling equipment. Jakson has a strong presence in Nepal and Bangladesh.

The group has also executed turnkey electrical projects in Africa. The company represents a fusion of strong infrastructure, financial stability and technology, expecting to make the most of its strengths and

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grow globally.

Manufacturing Mettle Jakson has an enviable infrastructure for manufacturing its various products. It has two units in Daman.

Established in 1993, the BhimporeDaman unit was the company’s first unit in Western India and is spread over an area of 1,50,000 sq. ft. with an annual capacity of 4000 Gensets. The unit is equipped with state-of-the art facilities and focuses on manufacturing Silent DG Sets from 15 KVA to 380 KVA rating. It has elaborate quality control and test facilities. The unit is ISO:9001 certified and conforms to all stringent environmental norms.

In order to meet the massive demand for Diesel Generator Sets in the industry, Jakson has expanded its DG set manufacturing capacity in Dabhel-Daman. This facility makes DG sets in the range of 15 KVA to 300 KVA, and has an annual capacity of 7,500 units. The 3rd manufacturing unit is in KalsarGujarat. It represents the largest investment for acoustic enclosure manufacturing in the country. With a land area of over 20 acres and plant area of 3,50,000 sq.ft., this facility has an annual production capacity of 35,000 enclosures for supply to the Indian and export market.

Jakson has its 4th manufacturing set-up in Kathua, J&K. This unit is a new addition to the existing facilities.

In line with the latest manufacturing practices, the unit has been equipped with modern production equipment.

Built over 7 acres, the unit has an annual capacity of 2000 High Horsepower Gensets and makes DG sets of 380 KVA and above ratings with the main objective of delivering excellent product quality to the customer. Integrated with this plant is also an Acoustic enclosure plant, mainly for captive consumption.

This plant has also latest equipment and manufacturing facilities.

It has yet another 100% EOU unit in Kathua built over 3 acres land.

This was set up in 2012 to manufacture DG sets from 250 KVA and above rating. The plant caters to the overseas markets as well as some special category of domestic customers. It is capable of rolling out 1500 gensets per annum. All Solar & Power Distribution Products of the company are manufactured at the 6th plant at Greater Noida, U.P. Set up in 1997, this plant focuses on manufacturing power distribution products including HT and MV switchboards and solar products including Solar Inverter Sub-station, Solar Generators and a wide range of String Combiner Boxes.

This facility is ISO:9001, ISO:140001 and OHSAS:18001 certified. It also conforms to stringent norms laid down by IGBC.

CSR & Empowering People With the purpose of creating a cleaner planet, Jakson has adopted a strategy of developing eco-friendly products while actively supporting environmental protection and social upliftment initiatives. It applies environmentally sound production processes - from design to development to production and distribution. Jakson’s CSR activities are being implemented by Jakson Foundation in the environment, energy, health, social upliftment and education sectors. These activities add meaning to the baseline of the company which reads: Empowering People.

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Reflections from Mr. D.P. Nadkarni, Sr. Director, Jakson Power Solutions

Mr. D.P. Nadkarni, Senior Director, Jakson Power Solutions

Mr. D.P. Nadkarni is B. Tech (Hons) in Mechanical Engineer from IIT, Mumbai, 1972 batch. He has also done his PG studies in Finance & Marketing. He has had 20 years’ combined experience in Greaves as well as Batliboi, before joining Jakson in 1992.

At Jakson he currently looks after the manufacturing functions of all plants. The entire plant design at Daman, equipment selection, procurement, and deployment was done Mr. Nadkarni as green-field projects.

Mr. Nadkarni, is on Board of Directors, ruminates on the core business lines of the company and its operations.

Solar Business Solar is the future power. Barring the initial investment (you require Rs.250 crores for 2x10 MW solar power and land of 50 acres), it does not entail any running cost for life time. Rajasthan and Gujarat are ideal for setting up solar plants; you have enough space. In solar energy, the plant load factor is close to 100% of the installed capacity. In the case of wind energy, you get only 15-16% of the installed capacity since the

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average velocity of the wind is very low in India.

In IPP, only players in the organized sector can survive. This is because of O&M and extra long warranty periods going up to 25 years.

For Solar production, PV cells are to be imported although manufactured in India. The solar modules are also to be imported from Europe, China or Taiwan.

Jakson undertakes both KW projects ‘off grid’ and large MW projects ‘on grid’.

It does small installations for schools, communication towers as well as for rural electrification.

Turnover & Growth The Jakson Group has a turnover of Rs.1,500 crores.

In this the contribution of the Gensets Div. is Rs.1,200 crores. The Solar & Power Distribution put together contributes Rs.200 crores. The Gensets business is expected to grow at the rate of 1015% annually.

The company has plans to step up the contribution of solar to Rs.500 crores in the next three years. The company will remain focused on IPP. It will be adding a number of solar products in the coming years – products like solar water purifiers, solar pumps, solar lighting systems, solar generators etc. The end users can take advantage of the subsidy available from the Governments.

Major Strengths Jakson has been in business for nearly 50 years. It has a wealth of expertise and can design, manufacture and execute any order for equipment & systems related to DG or Solar

power. The company has strong R & D teams – one at Kalsar handling Gensets and other at Noida focusing on Solar and Distribution Products.

It has a Global Training Center-cumService Facility at Noida which is run in association with Cummins.

Challenges Ahead The gap between demand & supply is ever increasing. State Electricity Boards, with paucity of funds, will never be able to bridge this gap.

The quality of coal in the country is very poor. Hence import of coal is inevitable to keep the power plants humming.

The per capita consumption of power in the country is very low.

With the standard of living going up, power consumption and demand will also increase. DG power is here to stay. But then the cost of diesel is going up substantially. This is a deterrent for those for those planning to go in for Genset power.

Maintaining Leadership Position Jakson will continue to maintain and enhance the quality of its products & services. It will extend its customer service even to remote areas and improve its response time. The company will remain closer to the customer, making the best use of its dealer network. Cummins itself has 100 dealers. The company’s policy is that no dealer be more than 150 km away from the customer. Jakson is already giving two years’ warranty or 5000 hrs of operation for Gensets. It keeps a good inventory of spares to make them available to the customer at any time.

– P.K. Balasubbramaniian.

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IAR has the ability to provide automation solutions or SPM solutions for the processes for which there is no solution available in the market. Today IAR offers the following systems and solutions: ● Welding automation with without robotics ● Tube bending solutions ● Coil binding solutions for electrical industry ● Materials handling solutions various industries ● Pick and place systems machines ● Custom-built automation ● Surface treatment solutions

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having developed and supplied over a hundred pre-treatment plants in India.

The company is well-known in conveyor automation too. These automation systems are PLC controlled.

Harnessing Robotics

Coming to robotics, these are mainly used in India for finishing, handling, pick & place and palletizing. IAR offers robotic solutions primarily for welding and pick & place.

Vijay Akot believes in doing things differently. He recounts the efforts he has put in, in developing a Multi-axis tube bending machine which is servo controlled, but the co-ordinates can be used like in robotics.

The company has supplied over a dozen machines so far. The machine is unique in many ways. It does not have hydraulics for bending. It is used only for clamping in some cases.

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A pre-treatment plant engineered for Chaphekar Engg, Pune. IAR has the distinction of being the largest manufacturer of transporters for surface treatment in India.

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is unique. Symmetrical jobs can be very easily bent with this machine.

Dwelling on automation and its acceptance in India, Akot says, “The acceptance and the need for automation is increasing in the industry. The mindset is changing.

Earlier people used to think of investment in automation in terms of payback period per man cost per day versus investment, interest, etc.

Now-a-days people have changed the mindset! It has become the capital investment consideration at the project stage itself.”

Core Strengths

IAR has a full-fledged manufacturing set-up in MIDC, Waluj, Aurangabad, manned by a dedicated workforce which has an uncanny eye for quality.

One can sum up the major strengths of the company as: ● An young and dynamic team (average age is 28 years) ● Ability to conceive an idea and implement it ● Out of the box solutions ● Where automation is a way of life

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● Ability to think from the customer’s point of view.

Akot recounts that the most memorable day in his professional life is the day when they tested the unique tube bending machine with servo controllers and with all features of robots, developed for Savera, Aurangabad.

In keeping with its impressive portfolio, IAR has an exhaustive list of satisfied customers. Some of them are: Endress & Hauser, Speedomax (Omax Group of Companies), Havell’s, Tata Toyo Radiators, Rucha Group,

Welding automation using robotics.

IAR has the ability to provide automation solutions for the processes for which there is no solution available in the market.

Yeshashree Group, Savera Group, Chaphekar Engg, Pune, Kailash Vahan Udyog, Ace Coatings India, R-Devis, Creative Systems, Marine Electricals, Wheels India, Plus Tech, etc.

Also an unique materials handling solution was implemented at Chaphekar Engineering for handling Truck load body. It’ s a cla s s i c example of handling heavy components.

Integrated is also the largest manufacturer of Transporter systems in India. It has almost 170 transporter systems in operation so far all over India.

Passion for Automation

Indeed ‘Automation’ is a passion for Vijay Akot, an Electronics & Telecom Engineer from JNEC, Aurangabad.

He considers himself fortunate to have his spouse, Sangeeta Akot, a Master of Commerce, as his business partner, thus giving him a whale of time and the required peace of mind to concentrate on R & D and to come out with customized solutions which are path-breaking.

Akot feels that in today’s context, Automation is inevitable if you need productivity & consistent quality. Industry is realizing the benefits of automation : One doesn’t have to depend on manpower unduly, productivity is increasing, quality is improving, there is substantial space saving, smooth material flow helps in enhancing productivity… So with all this, the payback of automation system is faster.

Akot has ambitious growth plans. He envisages that IAR will be a rupees hundred crore entity in the nearest future.

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Biomass - The sustainable energy source for the future : A perspective By.... Dr.Jyoti D.Vora, M.Sc,Ph.D,F.S.Sc., Head, Department of Biochemistry and Food Science and Quality Control, Ramnarain Ruia College,Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, INDIA

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Terrestrial biomass generally decreases markedly at each higher trophic level.

Examples of terrestrial producers are grasses, trees and scrubs. These have a much higher biomass than the animals that consume them, such as deer, zebras and insects. Generally, amount of biomass depends on the position of the organism in the food chain.

iomass, a renewable energy source, is biological material derived from living, or recently living organisms, such as wood, waste, and alcohol fuels. Biomass is commonly plant matter grown to generate electricity or produce heat. For example, forest residues (such as dead trees, branches and tree stumps), yard clippings and wood chips may be used as biomass. However, biomass also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibers or chemicals. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. It excludes organic material such as fossil fuel which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum.

Industrial biomass can be grown from numerous types of plant, including miscanthus, switchgrass, hemp, corn, poplar, willow, sorghum, sugarcane, and a variety of tree species , ranging from eucalyptus to oil palm (palm oil).

Although fossil fuels have their origin in ancient biomass, they are not considered biomass by the generally accepted definition because they contain carbon that has been “out� of the carbon cycle for a very long time. Their combustion therefore disturbs the carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere.

Chemical composition and sources Biomass is carbon based and is

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composed of a mixture of organic molecules containing hydrogen, usually including atoms of oxygen, often nitrogen and also small quantities of other atoms, including alkali, alkaline earth and heavy metals. These metals are often found in functional molecules such as the porphyrins which include chlorophyll which contains magnesium.

Biomass energy is derived from three distinct energy sources: wood, waste, and alcohol fuels.

Environmental impact On combustion the carbon from biomass is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2). The amount of carbon stored in dry wood is approximately 50% by weight. When from agricultural sources, plant matter used as a fuel can be replaced by planting for new growth. When the biomass is from forests, the time to recapture the carbon stored is generally longer, and the carbon storage capacity of the forest may be reduced overall if destructive forestry techniques are employed.

Types of biomass: Terrestrial biomass Terrestrial biomass generally decreases markedly at each higher trophic level. Examples of terrestrial producers are grasses, trees and scrubs. These have a much higher biomass than the animals that consume them, such as deer, zebras

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and insects. Generally, amount of biomass depends on the position of the organism in the food chain.

Oceanic biomass Oceanic biomass, in a reversal of terrestrial biomass, can increase at higher trophic levels. In the ocean, the food chain typically starts with phytoplankton, and follows the course: Phytoplankton → zooplankton → predatory zooplankton → filter feeders → predatory fish Phytoplanktons are the main primary producers at the bottom of the marine food chain. Phytoplankton use photosynthesis to convert inorganic carbon into protoplasm. They are then consumed by microscopic animals called zooplankton.

Zooplankton comprise the second level in the food chain, and include the larva of fish, squid, lobsters and crabs, small crustaceans such as copepods and krill, and many other types.

In turn, smaller zooplankton are consumed both by larger predatory zooplanktons, such as krill, and by forage fish, which are small schooling filter feeding fish.

This makes up the third level in the food chain.

The fourth trophic level consists of predatory fish, marine mammals, and seabirds which consume forage fish. Examples are swordfish, seals and gannets. Apex predators, such as orcas which can consume seals and shortfin mako sharks which can consume swordfish, make up the fifth trophic level. Baleen whales can consume zooplankton and krill directly, leading to a food chain with only three or four trophic levels.

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Liquid fuels derived from plant materials – are entering the market, driven by factors such as oil price spikes and the need for increased energy security. Bioethanol is an alcohol made by fermenting the sugar components of plant materials and it is made mostly from sugar and starch crops. With advanced technology being developed, cellulosic biomass, such as trees and grasses, are also used as feedstocks for ethanol production. Ethanol can be used as a fuel for vehicles in its pure form, but it is usually used as a gasoline additive to increase octane and improve vehicle emissions.

The most common first generation biofuels are listed below. a) Bioalcohols Ethanol fuel is the most common biofuel worldwide, particularly in Brazil. Alcohol fuels are produced by fermentation of sugars derived from wheat, corn, sugar beets, sugar cane, molasses and any sugar or starch that alcoholic beverages can be made from (like potato and fruit waste, etc.). The ethanol production methods used are enzyme digestion (to release sugars from stored starches), fermentation of the sugars, distillation and drying.

The distillation process requires significant energy input for heat.

Ethanol can be used in petrol engines as a replacement for gasoline; it can be mixed with gasoline to any percentage. Most existing car petrol engines can run on blends of up to 15% bioethanol with petroleum/ gasoline. Ethanol has a smaller energy density than gasoline, which means it takes more fuel (volume and mass) to produce the same amount of work. An advantage of ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is that is has

a higher octane rating than ethanolfree gasoline available at roadside gas stations which allows an increase of an engine’s compression ratio for increased thermal efficiency.

b) Biodiesel Biodiesel is the most common biofuel in Europe. It is produced from oils or fats using transesterification and is a liquid similar in composition to fossil/mineral diesel. Its chemical name is fatty acid methyl (or ethyl) ester (FAME). Oils are mixed with sodium hydroxide and methanol (or ethanol) and the chemical reaction produces biodiesel (FAME) and glycerol. One part glycerol is produced for every 10 parts biodiesel.

Feedstocks for biodiesel include animal fats, vegetable oils, soy, rapeseed, jatropha, mahua, mustard, flax, sunflower, palm oil, hemp, field pennycress, pongamia pinnata and algae.

c) Vegetable oil Edible vegetable oil is generally not used as fuel, but lower quality oil can be used for this purpose.

Used vegetable oil is increasingly being processed into biodiesel, or (more rarely) cleaned of water and particulates and used as a fuel. To ensure that the fuel injectors atomize the fuel in the correct pattern for efficient combustion, vegetable oil fuel must be heated to reduce its viscosity to that of diesel, either by electric coils or heat exchangers.

Hydrogenated oils can be blended with diesel in all proportions Hydrogenated oils have several advantages over biodiesel, including good performance at low temperatures, no storage stability problems and no susceptibility to microbial attack.

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d) Bioethers Bio ethers are cost-effective compounds that act as octane rating enhancers. They also enhance engine performance, whilst significantly reducing engine wear and toxic exhaust emissions. Greatly reducing the amount of ground-level ozone, they contribute to the quality of the air we breathe.

Biogas Biogas is produced by the process of anaerobic digestion of organic material by anaerobes. It can be produced either from biodegradable waste materials or by the use of energy crops fed into anaerobic digesters to supplement gas yields. The solid byproduct, digestate, can be used as a biofuel or a fertilizer. In the UK, the National Coal Board experimented with microorganisms that digested coal in situ converting it directly to gases such as methane.

Solid Biofuels Examples include wood, sawdust, grass cuttings, domestic refuse,

charcoal, agricultural waste, nonfood energy crops (see picture), and dried manure. When raw biomass is already in a suitable form (such as firewood), it can burn directly in a stove or furnace to provide heat or raise steam. When raw biomass is in an inconvenient form (such as sawdust, wood chips, grass, urban waste wood, agricultural residues), the typical process is to increase the density of the biomass. This process includes grinding the raw biomass to an appropriate particulate size (known as hogfuel), which depending on the densification type can be from 1 to 3 cm (1 in), which is then concentrated into a fuel product. The current types of processes are pellet, cube, or puck.

The pellet process is most common in Europe and is typically a pure wood product. The other types of densification are larger in size compared to a pellet and are compatible with a broad range of input feedstocks. The resulting density enhanced fuel is easier transport and feed into thermal generation systems such as boilers.

A problem with the combustion of raw biomass is that it emits

The pellet process is most common in Europe and is typically a pure wood product. The other types of densification are larger in size compared to a pellet and are compatible with a broad range of input feedstocks. The resulting density enhanced fuel is easier transport and feed into thermal generation systems such as boilers.

A problem with the combustion of raw biomass is that it emits considerable amounts of pollutants such as particulates and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). Even modern pellet boilers generate much more pollutants than oil or natural gas boilers. Pellets made from agricultural residues are usually worse than wood pellets, producing much larger emissions of dioxins and chlorophenols.

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considerable amounts of pollutants such as particulates and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).

Even modern pellet boilers generate much more pollutants than oil or natural gas boilers. Pellets made from agricultural residues are usually worse than wood pellets, producing much larger emissions of dioxins and chlorophenols.

Any deliberation on alternatives for renewable energy sources in the global context , is incomplete without the examination of alternatives which are innately natural.

Hence, biomass is definitely a superior sustainable option for the world’s energy requirement. While retractors may argue about the tilt of logistics in an unfavorable manner at this moment, it is important to recognize that the cost of such enterprises would reduce if more number of people would resort to the same.

Summing up, biomass is an alternative which is here to stay.

“Biomass is the promise and hope that is going to be there for long time…”

References: www.thefreedictionary.com/biomass www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk/ portal/page www.ucsusa.org/.../ renewableenergy/how-biomass-energy-works. html dictionary.reference.com/browse/ biomass edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/renew/ biomass.html www.decisioncraft.com/energy/ papers/ecc/re/biomass/bti.pdf

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MITS 2014, which is among the leading platforms for the manufacturing sector, was formally launched by Exito Media Concepts in 2011. Since then the initiative has evolved from just a conference to the most anticipated platform for the IT Heads from the entire manufacturing sectors across India.

The 5th edition of Manufacturing IT Summit is scheduled to be held on 9th May 2014 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Mumbai. With strong regional and domestic participation, MITS 2014 will have over 200+ pre-qualified delegate participants from the top manufacturing companies. Joining hands with MITS 2014 are internationally acclaimed partners such as Robert Bosch Engineering, Hexaware Technologies, ESDS Software Solutions, SOCOMEC India, EATON Power Quality India,

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Active Harmonic Filter

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The remedy for harmonic related problems lies in harmonic filtering.

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he power pollution is happening due to more and more use of Power Electronics Equipment. The power electronics equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives, DC Drives, Induction Furnaces, Rectifiers, UPSs and so on are called as non-linear loads. These non-linear loads draw non-sinusoidal current from a sinusoidal voltage source.

The non-sinusoidal current contains fundamental pure sinusoidal current contaminated with its harmonics which distort the current.

The distortion in current can also distort the voltage and spread the power pollution. The current and voltage distortion has harmful effects on plant such as excessive heating, power factor capacitor failures, premature blowing of fuses, stress on motors and generators and so on.

The remedy for harmonic related problems is harmonic filtering.

Out of harmonic filtering techniques the most advanced technique is to use Active Harmonic Filter.

Principle of Operation of Active Harmonic Filter :

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Figs. 1 and 2 show the operational principle of the active filter, with which a rectifier load is connected.

As shown in Fig.1, the active filter is inserted between the load side and the source side, in parallel to the load. For a six-phase rectifier load, the load current IL appears in a form of rectangular waves, as illustrated in Fig. 2a. This can be considered a result of synthesis of the fundamental current IF and the harmonic current IH (Fig.2b). (IL = IF + IH) The compensation current IC of the active filter is controlled so that its intensity is the same as that of the abovementioned IH, and that its polarity is just reversed (IC = - IH).

As a result, components of harmonic currents contained in the load current are cancelled by the effect of the active filter, and the source current IS remains only to be IF, which is a sinusoidal wave (Fig.2d).

This can be neatly explained by the expression shown below: IL = IF + IH, IC = -IH IS = IL + IC = (IF + IH) + (-- IH) = IF

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Practical case study Active Harmonic Filter of 100A Harmonic current compensation capacity was connected across non-linear load of 100HP Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). The Test Set- up is given in Fig-3.

Slide No. 1 Source current and load current without Active Harmonic Filter.

Slide No. 5 Harmonic spectrum of source current with active harmonic filter

The observations taken are shown in slides 1 to 5.

Selective Harmonic Elimination

Slide No. 2 Source current and load current with Active Harmonic Filter..

Slide No. 3 Harmonic spectrum of load current

Slide No. 4 Harmonic spectrum of source current without active harmonic filter

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Slide No. 6 Configuration for elimination of only 5th harmonic

Slide No. 7 Load current harmonic spectrum.

Slide No. 8 Source current harmonic spectrum after selective harmonic elimination of 5th harmonic

This is the most advanced feature of this Active Harmonic Filter. We can program the AHF to eliminate only “selected� harmonics out of the total harmonics in the current harmonic spectrum. For example this filter is programmed to eliminate only 5th harmonic. The configuration is given in slide No.6 Please refer slides 7 and 8 to see how fifth harmonic is selectively eliminated. This feature can be used to optimize the power rating of Active Harmonic Filter considering the actual requirement of harmonic filtering. Thus it can be seen that Active Harmonic Filter reduces the distortion of current drawn from source, which prevents the power pollution due to non-linear loads.

The author Mr.S.B.Mahajani is working with Amtech Electronics (India) Ltd as Dy. General Manager.

Amtech is the leading manufacturer of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft starters. Amtech has a range of products in the field of Automation such as PLCs, HMIs. MMIs, etc. and also provides power quality solutions through Harmonic audits and products such as Active Front End Converters and Active Harmonic Filters. Amtech is accredited with BEE and provides Energy conservation solutions through detailed Energy Audits. editor@divyamediaonline.com

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building that uses technology and process to create a facility that is safe, healthy and comfortable and enables productivity and well-being for its occupants. An intelligent building provides timely, integrated information for its owners so that they may take intelligent decisions regarding its operation and maintenance.

An intelligent building has an implicit logic that effectively evolves with changing user requirements and technology, ensuring continuing and improving intelligent operation, maintenance and optimization.

It exhibits key attributes of environmental sustainability to benefit present and future generations.

What can be expected of such a building?

● Improved connectivity between building systems, building users, and building systems and users ● A building that can detect the state it is in and make adjustments to itself; ● Provides a healthier and more comfortable environment ● Improves long-term economic performance ● Reduces energy and water usage ● Reduces construction and demolition waste ● Brings higher resale value or lease rates ● Leverages renewable energy technologies ● Improves indoor air quality and occupant satisfaction ● Is easier to maintain and built to last ● Advanced / enhanced capabilities to deal with ‘churn’ (occupant turnover / evolving mission)

Key Intelligence Attributes Each building is unique in its mission and operational objectives and therefore must balance short and long-term needs for key intelligence attributes including: - Sustainability - Mobility - Interoperability - Technology - Scalability - Reliability - Efficiency - Security

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- Flexibility

- Longevity

How can Integrated, Intelligent Buildings be Achieved?

1. Building technologies must be planned and engineered to same level of detail as traditional building systems. Design should focus on balancing first cost and life cycle costs.

2. Owners and Facility Managers assist the design-build process by removing departmental and other operation barriers that prevent cooperation, sharing and integration of systems. Total integration of systems must be the starting point of all new and retrofit projects with additional technology opportunities value managed in, not out.

3. Systems should be integrated and converged onto corporate /federal / state / municipal Intranets where real time and historical data from these systems can be used as tools in a service oriented architecture, supporting the need for integration.

4. Voice, video and data system infrastructure should be designed and built to allow for a high level of reliability (99.9%), maximum flexibility to address the wide range of available networking technologies, and minimum future costs to accept next generation technologies.

5. Building systems should be designed for minimum energy consumption and cost, commissioned to ensure

and verify adherence to design goals, and monitored, using installed building technologies, throughout the building life cycle to ensure optimum performance and permit real time diagnostics.

6. Building control networks (wired and wireless) should be designed and built to integrate local control devices to achieve advanced control strategies to maximize end user productivity, air quality and comfort while minimizing local zone energy consumption.

7. Low Voltage Systems cabling systems should be engineered and structured.

8. Building fire security systems should be integrated to implement improved historical and real time alarm management and response, and advanced automation strategies using shared end user access control data.

9. Security systems should be designed to incorporate appropriate electronic security measures to address defined physical vulnerabilities and threats.

Consideration should be given to share network media and hardware as well as system integration as means to improve response and building system functionality.

10.Open standard based hardware and software solutions should be used throughout to minimize the long-term cost of ownership, permit the selection of best of breed technologies, and simplify system integration.

11.Building system, data communicated on the enterprise network (Intranet and extranets) should be based on industry standard formats and web service s as developed by OASIS, BACnet, OSVAR, AEC, XML and others.

12.Building technology planning should address current and future data requirements of energy, operational, maintenance and facility management application programs to provide for improved building operational efficiencies and end user satisfaction. (Paper presented at VBS URJA-2009 )

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Champagne producer Veuve Clicquot chooses PcVue to supervise its tanks World-renowned top - quality champagne house Veuve Clicquot uses instrumented and automated facilities.

Thanks to PcVue, it now has a smart system that supervises fermentation in its 400 fermentation tanks.

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euve Clicquot is a French champagne house known the world over. Founded in 1772, this prestigious house is now a subsidiary of LVMH. Its reputation is obviously no accident.

The house does not compromise on quality and its motto is ‘Only one quality – the finest’. In order to ensure that it always makes the finest champagne, it also needs to be able to closely supervise its production systems.

That is why, in late 2012, Veuve Clicquot revamped its fermentation cellar supervision system. The fermentation cellars are where the house makes its wine from harvested and pressed grapes. Supervising the tanks in which alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place is crucial. However, the software being used by Veuve Clicquot was at the end

of its life and the publisher was no longer supporting it. It was therefore necessary that the house replace its 10-year-old supervision system by a more recent and better performing solution. “We needed to replace it by a lasting solution that would be supported for many years to come,” says Franck Berruyer, sales engineer at Arc Informatique, the company behind the PcVue supervision system installed at Veuve Clicquot. “In addition to various technical factors, we chose the PcVue 10 software suite because of the relationship of trust we have maintained with Arc Informatique and because the cost of the licences is economically suited to Veuve Clicquot’s needs,” says Stéphane Fournier, manager of SF2I, the company that developed and integrated the supervision software.

Another advantage of PcVue is that

Veuve Clicquot champagne is stored in 400 fermentation tanks.

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it has the same HMI as the previous software, meaning that the operators were able to use PcVue immediately.

Furthermore, Guy Jendryka, manager of the electricity, automation and industrial computing department at Veuve Clicquot, stresses that one of PcVue’s strengths is that it is easy to adjust and program. “With the previous system, you really had to be an IT specialist to be able to upgrade the software. PcVue is much easier to modify as needed.”

The development architecture is based on PcVue objects and greatly facilitated the supervision software’s design. Because Veuve Clicquot’s fermentation cellars contain 400 tanks of various types and volumes (50 hl to 725 hl), the developers had to be able to use models so as to reduce programming, and hence maintenance times. Depending on their type, the tanks are fitted with up to three temperature-control sensors and manual or automatic valves. The application manages some 40 variables per tank for a total of 16,000!

“The object development architecture saves time and simplifies operations. Once the model was made for the dozen existing tank models, it was simply a matter of instantiating the objects and automatically generating the communication variables,” says Mr Fournier.

With its virtual architecture, PcVue runs on a server that is installed in a secure, air-conditioned and filtered room protected from the damp. The application’s maintainability and portability on new physi-

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alerts to the managers when levels become low. And that’s not all! PcVue is being deployed to other areas of Veuve Clicquot’s operations. By the end of the year it will be running on the wrapping line (placement of foil capsules and labels on bottles prior to shipment). “We are going to use it in particular to retrieve production orders from SAP and provide the laser ID to be affixed onto the glass and back-label,” says Mr Jendryka.

ARC INFORMATIQUE

The operators control the PcVue supervision software via a 42” touch screen installed at the entrance to the fermentation cellars. cal machines is thus simplified. The fact that, in such a virtualised environment, the software is decoupled from the hardware means that reinstallation and commissioning times in the event of failure are considerably reduced.

Five web-based clients allow the cellar managers to view the supervision system and select its setpoints via their PC. Operators can also monitor and control the software via a 42” touch screen that is installed in the lobby and within view of all visitors. The software communicates with the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) over a Modbus TCP/IP network while a VPN (virtual private network) link is used to collect information from the tanks in the house’s other fermentation cellars. Fourteen fermentation modules are housed in the main cellar in Reims and four others are located in various towns across the Champagne vineyard at distances of 30 to 200 km from the main cellar! The VPN saves a tremendous amount of time.

“Being able to supervise all our fermentation cellars from one place

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eliminates the need to drive to each cellar. The supervision system issues an alert if a serious temperature control issue crops up,” says Stéphane Fournier. Mr Jendryka can now monitor all his tanks from his desktop PC. “PcVue supervisor has made our fermentation cellars smart. We can monitor every aspect of temperature control from just one place.”

Encouraged by this positive experience, Veuve Clicquot’s technical teams quickly realised how PcVue could be used elsewhere. Not only does it supervise the fermentation of wine in the tanks, it also monitors the production of cold during cold stabilisation after final blending.

PcVue does not control these operations; it is used simply to view their settings and archive, log and track temperatures, faults and other data. It is also used for effluent monitoring purposes at the two treatment plants – it manages acid and sodiumhydroxide levels, tracks pH and flowrate values (weekly dashboard report for Dreal, the regional directorate for the environment, land-use planning and housing) and to e-mail resupply

ARC Informatique, headquartered in Paris, France, is an independent global leader in HMI / SCADA software. Founded in 1981 and certified ISO 9001 and 14000, the company is establishing an international presence through direct technical and sales offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Thousands of licensed copies of its SCADA PcVue are installed all around the world. PcVue Solutions provides a flexible solution for supervising industrial processes, utilities and infrastructure. It meets industrial standards of reliability, security and performance while maintaining the user-friendliness of an office application. It spans requirements from single-user standalone applications to complex client-server systems with redundancy.

For more information Web: www.pcvuesolutions.com

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Rutronik : Dual phase buck controller from diodes for high current applications

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he dual phase synchronous rectified buck controller AP3595 from Diodes is designed to provide a high integrity supply for distributed high power architectures. The AP3595, ideally suited for high current applications like desktop graphic cards, IPC, MB and workstations, is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

With an operating frequency adjustable over the range of 50Hz to 1MHz per phase, the buck controller can deliver an output current of up to 60A and suits the power needs of high end GPU and memory cores.

The AP3595, available in the standard QFN4x4-24 package, integrates 12V+12V bootstrapped MOSFET drivers to ensure highest efficiency power conversion. In addition, the bootstrap diode is itself built into the device, simplifying circuit design and reducing the external part count and PCB size. To optimize system performance, the AP3595’s gate drive voltage is fully configurable, regulated via a reference input set using external voltage divider.

By tuning the duty cycle of each channel in response to internal MOSFET on-resistance sensing, the controller ensures phase currents are always balanced. With a power saving interface (PSI), the controller can switch between single and dual mode to help reduce losses. Dual phase mode is entered with the VPSI pin at greater than 1.2V, single phase mode is selected at less than 0.4V. To ensure high reliability operation at high currents, the AP3595 buck controller features a comprehensive range of in-built protection features,

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including over current, input/output undervoltage, over voltage and over temperature protection. An adjustable soft start facility is integrated.

About Rutronik (www.rutronik.com) Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of the leading broadline distributors for semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components in addition to boards, storage, displays & wireless products. The company’s primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting industries.

The company bundles all products and services for specific embedded applications in the boards, storage, displays, wireless and peripherals areas under RUTRONIK EMBEDDED. Expert technical support for product development and design-in, individual logistics and supply chain management solutions as well as comprehensive services complete its customer-oriented, future-oriented range of services. The company, established by Helmut Rudel in Ispringen/Germany in 1973, employs more than 1,300 staff worldwide and achieved sales of EUR 682 million in the 2012 fiscal year in its group.

For more information Web: www.rutronik.com

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Relocation in Japan New site for Bosch Packaging Technology Global center of competence for pharmaceuticals inspection technology Musashi location near Tokyo covers an area of 3240 m2 More space for development and assembly Capital expenditure of 1.6 million euros

Inspection technology by Bosch Packaging Technology

Opening of Center of Competence Inspection Technology Pharma From left: Michael Seiter, Regional President of Chassis Systems Control Japan, Managing Executive Officer Bosch Corporation, Herbert Hemming, President, Representative Director Bosch Corporation, Peter Tyroller, Member, Board of Management Robert Bosch GmbH, Joachim Baczewski, President, Representative Director Bosch Packaging Technology K.K., Matthias Muller, Senior Vice President Engineering, Member of BU-Management, Packaging Technology, Business Unit Pharma, Robert Bosch GmbH, Kenji Hanawa, Vice President, Director, Division Manager of Inspection Technology Pharma Business Division, Bosch Packaging Technology K.K.

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osch Packaging Technology, a leading provider of complete solutions for process and packaging technology, has moved into a new location at Musashi, some 70 km north of Tokyo.

Since the move there in late March, over 100 associates have been developing and manufacturing inspection technology for the pharmaceuticals industry on premises covering 3,240 m2.

A total of some 1.6 million euros was invested in the new site.

Following relocation from Honjo to the much larger Musashi site,

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Bosch Packaging Technology now has considerably more space at its disposal for the development and assembly of its machines. This investment in the Musashi site underscores the company’s commitment to Japan as a major market for pharmaceuticals inspection technology.

“Expansion of the Bosch global center of competence in Japan is important for our innovative strength,” said Peter Tyroller, the member of the Bosch board of management with responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region. “We want to offer our customers outstanding products that are both beneficial and fascinating.”

In the pharmaceuticals industry, demand for product safety and quality – and thus also for inspection solutions – is constantly rising. “We want to build on the experience we have amassed in Japan over many decades and offer our customers technology that is ‘Invented for life’ around the world,” said Joachim Baczewski, head of the Inspection Technology Pharma unit and general manager of Bosch Packaging Technology in Japan.

The Inspection Technology unit was established in 2012 following the acquisition of Eisai Machinery, a Japanese company. It comprises manual, semi-automated, and fully automated inspection machines designed to identify particles in pharmaceutical products. It also includes the cosmetic inspection of containers or tablets in order to detect defects such as scratches or discoloration.

Four packaging technology sites in Japan Musashi is one of four Bosch Packaging Technology sites in Japan.

Processing and packaging machines and robotics for the food and pharmaceuticals industries are developed and assembled at the Funabashi site, located east of Tokyo, while the com-

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New site for Bosch Packaging Technology Global Center of Compentence (CoC) for pharmaceuticals inspection technology moves to Musashi near Tokyo.

New generation of fully automated inspection machines The AIM 8 inspection machine for vials is the first of the new generation of fully automated inspection machines by the inspection technology sector of Bosch Packaging Technology.

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pany also has a sales office in Tokyo and one in Osaka.

Based in Waiblingen near Stuttgart, Germany, and employing 5,600 associates, the Bosch Packaging Technology division is one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. At over 30 locations in more than 15 countries worldwide, a highly-qualified workforce develops and produces complete solutions for the pharmaceuticals, food, and confectionery industries. These solutions are complemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact. Additional information: www. boschpackaging.com Bosch Japan is currently represented in the country by Bosch Corporation, Bosch Rexroth Corporation, Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. and other affiliates. Bosch Corporation is responsible for the

development, manufacturing, sales and services of automotive original equipment, automotive aftermarket products and power tools. Bosch Rexroth Corporation develops and produces hydraulics, FA module components and other systems which contribute to industrial technologies. Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. manufactures packaging machinery. In 2012, Bosch Japan achieved net sales of some ¥313 billion and employed approximately 7,500 associates. Additional information: www.bosch.co.jp The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.4 billion euros in 2013 (Note: due to a change in the legal rules governing consolidation, the 2013 figures can only be compared to a limited extent with the 2012 figures). Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, Bosch applied for some 5,000 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

For more information: Web: www.bosch.com

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Tyco Security products demonstrates innovations & suite of integrated solutions at ISC West 2014 Growing portfolio of HD cameras and recording platforms, hybrid intrusion systems and PSIM solution highlight the company’s new product offerings

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yco Security Products, part of Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world’s largest pureplay fire protection and security company, was back at ISC West 2014, April 2-4,2014 with a full and innovative technology portfolio that provides a growing array of solutions for the most complex of security requirements.

“We are proud to be among the market leaders in nearly every technology segment in which we have an offering, but it’s through the deep integrations between our products that the real story of Tyco Security Products is told,” said Mike Ryan, President of Tyco Security Products.

“We focus on providing value to our customers by producing innovative, standalone products and also by providing differentiated solutions through a holistic, integrated approach.” Headlining the intrusion portfolio for Tyco Security Products was PowerSeries Neo from DSC, an

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innovative solution for residential and scalable commercial installations that combines the flexibility of a modular, hardwired system with the simplicity of a wide range of wireless devices and peripherals, resulting in the most comprehensive hybrid system available in the market today. PowerSeries Neo leverages the superior capabilities of PowerG – the security industry’s leading-edge wireless intrusion technology and features innovative alarm verification solutions, along with a comprehensive remote service software suite for intuitive

management.

American Dynamics continues to outpace the market with its huge number of IP camera releases including the new, low-cost Illustra Flex Series, the Illustra Compact Mini-Domes and Mini-Bullets, the industry’s fastest Illustra 625 PTZ and the Illustra 825 Fisheye, with onboard de-warping technology.

This growing array of camera options provides the perfect complement to an equally robust portfolio of recording options, beginning with the flagship American Dynamics video management system (VMS) solution – VideoEdge and victor v4.5 which adds significant analytics and enterprise functionality – and Exacq Technologies exacqVision VMS v6.0, which makes searching for video surveillance evidence faster and more intuitive with the new SpeedSearch feature.

Exacq also showcased the new ELP-Series, a line of hybrid and IP camera network video recorders (NVR) available with up to 8 TB of storage to easily view and record up to 16 analog and 24 IP cameras per server. Exacq is also introducing the new exacqVision Enterprise System Manager (ESM), a powerful, browserbased monitoring system that lets users proactively monitor server and camera health and maximize uptime of exacqVision Enterprise recorders.

On display from Software House was the new C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a powerful access control solution ideal for enterprise applications looking for a cost-

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effective way to expand their security to smaller offices or remote branches.

Software House demonstrated several integrations with key partners including the Stanley OMNILOCK Wi-Q Technology wireless lock product line, ELERTS Lock-It-Down (LID) mobile app and Stratus, which provides fault tolerance and disaster recovery for C∙CURE 9000.

Proximex debuted v7.0 of its Surveillint Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solution, which delivers improved situational awareness while simplifying deployment and operator experience in even the largest and most complex customer environments.

One of the highlights from Kantech was the new Kantech ioPass SA-550 Stand Alone Door Controller, which brings the reader and controller together in an easyto-use software free solution.

About Tyco Security Products Tyco Security Products is a unified group of the most comprehensive world-leading premium access control, video, location-based tracking and intrusion solutions in the security industry. Tyco Security

Products conducts business in over 177 countries around the world, in multiple languages and employs over 2,800 employees globally, including research and development, marketing, manufacturing, sales, service and logistics teams in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Our products, built by developers from all product disciplines, consistently allow customers to see more, do more, and save more across multiple industries and segments including healthcare, government, transportation, finance, retail, commercial and residential.

Worldwide, Tyco Security Products helps protect 42% of Fortune 500 companies, transportation systems on five continents, 37% of the world’s top 100 retailers, over two million commercial enterprises, thousands of students in more than 900 educational facilities, and over five million private residences.

About Tyco Tyco (NYSE: TYC) is the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company.

Tyco provides more than three million customers around the globe with the latest fire protection and security products and services. A $10+ billion company, Tyco has more than 69,000 employees in more than 1,000 locations across 50 countries serving some of the world’s most demanding environments, including banking and financial services, oil and gas, marine, government, healthcare, retail, home security, transportation, and commercial and industrial.

For more information, Web: www.tyco.com

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Truly innovative shapes and uncompromising safety.

These are the credentials of the new boom barriers offered

by Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd.

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andhi Automations offers a wide range of models in automatic Boom Barriers which are reliable and maintenance free. Models are available for boom length up to 8.4m to suit various applications like car parking sites, condominiums, toll collection & industrial entrances. It is highly compact in size with extremely silent operation. The soft edges, rounded corners and high performance of the Boom Barriers offered by Gandhi Automations are suitable for any type of installation environment.

The newly designed and technologically advanced Boom Barrier is an ideal solution for a totally safe access control to high transit environments such as hotels, banks, shopping malls, as well as blocks of flats, companies and camp sites ensuring their use to authorized people only. The pickled, metallic colour painted sheet metal does not

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degrade with time, despite adverse weather conditions, and gives the boom barrier a clean look. The key operated lever release system can be promptly accessed from the inspection side; fitted with a cover plate, the system can safely handle all emergencies in case of power failure.

The top structure has a provision for an aerial to be installed to avoid any vandal attacks. The new cabinet features large dimensions, to cater for the need for greater sturdiness and convey stronger-impact aesthetics.

The electronic panel is positioned on the top part of the barrier at a height that permits easier access to components and therefore allows conveniently carrying out setting and maintenance jobs.

The new aluminium arm has been designed to avoid any shearing problems, thanks to a rubber guard located in the top and bottom section and to a newly designed rounded rotation pin. The

arm, round or elliptical, can be up to 8 metres long. The new, elliptical shape of the barrier arm ensures better wind resistance, thus avoiding any swinging in the 6 metre version.

The arm is fitted with a rubber end plug and a provision for accessories. To ensure more visibility in the more demanding applications, the direct current version is fitted with an arm lighting kit: the LED goes off when the arm is up; it flashes when the arm is moving and is continuously lit when the arm is down, in order to enhance its outline.

They are available in grey and red or in stainless steel, the ideal solution for harsher environments such as areas near the sea. The sturdy steel structure comes with scratch – proof coating which can resist harsh weather conditions.

The wide range of lengths and accessories available ensure that all installation requirements are met.

It can also be integrated with wide range of accessories and all kinds of access control systems. All models are equipped with a provision of manual operation in the event of power failure and battery back-up facility in selected models.

For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad(West) Mumbai – 400064 Off : 022- 66720200/66720300 (200 lines) Fax : 022-66720201 E-mail :- sales@geapl.co.in Website : www.geapl.co.in

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Crouzet Motors introduces DCmind Brush Motors, the quietest on the market.

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)

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DataMan 8050

Cognex Corporation

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Digital Weld Gauge (New Generation) Multi Funcation/Uses

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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Double compression cable Glands – New IP 68 Solution

Geissel group

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EMC Cable Gland

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

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GIANTLOK NFCs - Polyamide flexible conduits & fittings

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

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Globoidal Cam Indexing Drives

Orbital Systems ( Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.

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ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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ITI-1600 High-precision Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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Level Monitors

Jayashree Electron Pvt. Ltd.

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Master batch / filler compound classifier

ETA Engineering Services,

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ProMinent Meta Motorised Metering Pumps

Heidelberg ProMinent Fluid Controls India P. Ltd

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Sliding gates

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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STH3, STH4, STH6 – Hinge type feed through terminal blocks in Poly 66:

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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Tranquil Ultra Isolation Transformer

Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd

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GIANTLOK NFCs - Polyamide flexible conduits & fittings

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iantlok India Pvt.Ltd. had launched new series of press fit adapter and mounting brackets for their Nylon Flexible Conduit.

Now days Polyamide/Nylon flexible Conduits are widely replacing the other polymer conduits in applications due to attractive features like, excellent abrasion resistance, better weathering properties & sunlight resistance ( a standard complaint in Indian conditions) , high melting point ( instead of burning its melts) , low smock property etc.

The NFCs are suitable for different wire harness and other applications in industries like Automotive & Railways, white goods, electronics and control panel &Projects. Giantlok is keeping full range of NFCs stock ranging from ¼”nominal dimension to 2” as standard with its Adapters and mount brackets in following sizes across the country with distributers in all Metros and central Ware house in New Delhi. Please refer dimension & Part chart for selecting right product.

Giantlok NFCs are made of Polyamide 6.6 with state of art Extruding techniques to ensure the correct dimensional stability and right weight ratio per meter and comes with standard carton packing as a feature to make sure the end user get the right product is in right shape for a long life span.

NFC part no.

Nominal Dimension

Mounting BracketP. No

5 Piece conduit Adapter – P. No

Angle Adapter- P.No

NFC - 07

¼”/ 6.35mm

XFW - 07

FC5-07

FCL-07

NFC- 10

5/16” / 7.94mm

XFW - 10

FC5-10

FCL-10

NFC - 12

3/8” / 9.53mm

XFW - 12

FC5-12

FCL-12

NFC - 17

1/2”/ 12.7mm

XFW - 17

FC5-17

FCL-17

NFC - 23

¾”/ 19.05mm

XFW - 23

FC5-23

FCL-23

NFC - 28

1”/ 25.4mm

XFW - 28

FC5-28

FCL-28

NFC - 36

1 ¼”/ 31.75mm

XFW - 36

FC5-36

FCL-36

NFC - 48

2” / 50.8mm

XFW - 48

FC5-48

FCL-48

For more information GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD. #43, 2nd Floor, Community Center, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase – 1, New Delhi – 110 028, India Tel : +91-11-47001540, Fax : +91-11-47001525 Web : www.giantlok.com

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Master batch / filler compound classifier

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TA Vibro Screens are used as Classifier in Master Batch / Filler Compound production line for Removing Lumps or Long Strands, Chips, Dusting or Undercut in Extrusion.

This machine is very useful in Master Batch, Filler Compound & Extruded Granules industry. The machine is in Two Screen Construction known as Classifier and is used to do Product Quality Control by ensuring that outgoing product is ‘Not Too Large or Not Too Small’.

The larger pieces are retained above the first Screen and dusting chips/off cuts fall down below the lower screen thus giving main product from middle grade.

ETA Vibro Screens are widely used in plastic industry. Other than master batch/ filler compound classification, ETA Vibro screens are used to screen Reprocessed granules, Extruded granules, Injection molding waste, Floor sweepings etc.

ETA Vibro Screens are screening machine which are used for continuous separation process like screening, sifting, grading, classification, filtration, over size/ under size removal etc. using wire mesh or perforated sheet. It can work for solid-solid or solid-liquid/ slurry separation.

The machine has vibratory motor.

ETA Vibro screen is versatile, reliable, economical and flexible equipment which is used in various industries like plastic, food, chemical, oil, engineering, agro, mineral paper etc. For more information contact, For more information ETA Engineering Services, Ahmedabad, India. Contact person: Mr. Udbhav Mehta E-mail: sales@etamail.com, etaengineering@vsnl.net Tel : +91-99099 17170, Web: www.vibroscreen.com

EMC Cable Gland

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MC Cable Glands are used in applications which involve shielded cables for electromagnetic protection. These Glands help

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in maintaining electromagnetic integrity of the shielded cable by just tightening the gland. To get perfect shielding, the outer sheath of the cable is passed through the EMC gland. Tightening the gland enables a special spring inside the gland to come in contact with cable braiding.

This not only helps in electromagnetic shielding but also gives an IP68 protection level along with strain relief to the cable. Cable glands with the long thread or reduced clamping are also available in our range.

For more information Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4,5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705. India Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 , Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 Email: sales@controlwell.com, Web: www.controlwell.com

STH3, STH4, STH6 – Hinge type feed through terminal blocks in Poly 66:

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hese Terminal Blocks are preferred for application where the connections are subjected to severe vibration. The wire is crimped to a ring / fork lug and is screwed on to the flat current bar of the Terminal Block. The fastening nut always remains captive in the hinged plastic carrier.

The hinged carrier should be lifted to insert the lugs and then snapped into position. The nut can then be fastened to complete the connection. The nut can be operated using a standard screwdriver.

Technical Details: Material

Brass Nickel Plating

Plastic Inlet

Polyamide 6

EMC Spring

Copper Berrylium

Sealing Ring

Neoprene

O Ring

Perbunan (NBR)

Protection Class

IP 68

Temperature Range

-40 to + 100 Deg. Celsius

Threads available

Pg, Metric

Approvals

UL, VDE & Halogen Free

These Terminal Blocks have IP20 (Finger Safe) protection and do not need any additional shrouding. Two lugs can be connected to the Terminal without sacrificing

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the safety of the Terminal Block.

For more information Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. D-7, Phase II, MIDC, Dombivli - 421 204 INDIA Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800; Fax: +91 251 3980 700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

Sliding gates

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andhi Automations India’s No.1 Entrance Automations offers a wide range of automated sliding gates suitable to be installed on any industrial, commercial or residential premises. Gandhi Automations is the only manufacturer of gates in India certified to ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System by TUV Nord.

This has resulted in the implementation of continuous improvement in personnel training, production, inspection, equipment calibration, machinery maintenance, logistics and customer relations. Gandhi designed and fabricated gates ensure high tensile strength and durability. These gates are not only aesthetically pleasing, but sturdy and perfectly aligned. The pretensioning of the gate leaf construction reduces the risk of bending. The components used to fabricate the gates enhance the efficiency and life span of the gate. The leaf design is available in a standard form or custom made to suit individual clients’ requirements.

Technical Details: STH3

STH4

STH6

Material

PA66

PA66

PA66

Dimensions Width X Length Height-Din 35 / 35-15 / 32

9 X 47 mm 47.2 / 54.7 / 52.1 mm

11 X 46 mm 52.2 / 59 / 56.4 mm

18 X 63.5mm 63 / 70.1 / 69.5 mm

Clamping Range: Stranded Wire

1.5 – 6 sq.mm

1.5 – 6 sq.mm

1.5 – 35 sq.mm

Rated Voltage

1000V

1000V

1000V

Current Rating

41 Amp

41 Amp

125 Amp

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of duty and different environmental conditions, always ensuring maximum operational safety, functioning and reliability. The models for automatic sliding gates weigh from 300 kg to 18,000 kg. MPS startup of the automations at maximum power permits motor to overcome initial friction caused by ice, dust, etc. Internal thermal switch protects motor and advance electronic control unit permits various operations like time adjustment, partial opening, automatic closing, step by step control, stop safety, reverse safety etc. Sliding Gate is also equipped with obstacle detection which causes the gate movement to stop if an obstacle is detected during its motion. In the event of power failure Gandhi gates can also be operated manually. A consistent quality product, thus becomes the hallmark of Gandhi Automations’ manufacturing process right from installation to after sales service.

For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400064, India.

Tel. : +91 22 66720200 / 66720300 (200 lines) Fax : +91-22-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

Double compression cable Glands – New IP 68 Solution

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eissel India is an established name in India as a supplier of cable glands and electrical wiring accessories. The 100% German owned Company manufactures goods as per exacting German standards and has created a niche for itself in the Indian electrical market. Products include cable glands in brass & polyamide in IP 68, conduits, conduit glands, plugs, reducers, enlargements, etc. The German parent is a family run Company and exists since 1920.

It is managed now successfully by the fourth generation. Of particular interest is the success of the 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.

Introduced barely a year ago, discerning customers have praised the product for its design, ease of application and convenience of only three sizes. Designed and engineered in Germany, but manufactured in India, customers of

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International repute are finding many advantages in using these glands over others.

For more information Geissel group E-mail: info@geissel-india.com, Web: www.geissel.com

Crouzet Motors introduces DCmind Brush Motors, the quietest on the market.

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he DCmind Brush Motors are astonishingly quiet, even under full load, and offer exceptional efficiencies, long service life, and a wide range of gearboxes and accessories. With virtually noiseless operation, DCmind Brush motors are particularly well suited to applications in medical, biopharmaceutical, laboratory, industrial machinery and high performance office equipment and systems. They can also be used in a variety of other high performance applications such as pumps and valves, railway and railcars, as well as military and aeronautics. The Crouzet DCmind Brush motors have a noise level of only 35dB, about the sound of a whispered conversation and 20dB less than the current motor standard range. They are not only the quietest brush motors on the market, but motors with more than 80% efficiency and a minimum service life of 5,000 hours when used with normal power loads.

The new product range includes 15, 25 and 55 watt motors with a 42 mm diameter, and 55 and 104 watt motors with a 63mm diameter. DCmind Brush motors support 12, 24 and 48 volt power supplies and are available with several accessories and adaptations, including rear brake, optical or Hall effect encoders (1 or 2 channels), connectors and wires, voltage, speed and power, and shaft dimensions and material. All new motors are approved in accordance with UL 10004-1, CE, and support IP56, IP67 and IP69K. They are also RoHS compliant.

For more information Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) 23, Trident Towers, 4th Floor, 100 Feet Road Ashoka Pillar Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011 Tel: 080-41132204/05. Fax: 91-80-41132206.

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Level Monitors

ayashree Electron P. Ltd offers different types of monitors for sensing levels of different materials stacked in bunkers, open space, discharge chutes, etc.

One is its SW421 series Tilt Switches designed for sensing top level of bulk materials in open yards or in a bunker.

The other is RM305 series Ultrasonic sensors available for sensing levels of liquids or slurries, etc. And the third is its SW620 series RF point level sensor for sensing the top level of bulk materials in silos/bunkers.

These sensors are ideal for monitoring levels of bulk materials, liquids, grains, plastic granules in materials handling plants, thermal power stations, process industries, etc.

For more information Jayashree Electron Pvt. Ltd. EL-34, ‘J’ Block MIDC Bhosari, Pune 411 026 Phone: 0020-2713 0295, Email: sales@jayashree.co.in Web: www.jayashree.co.in

Tranquil Ultra Isolation Transformer

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s an Ultra Isolation Transformer, Unity’s Tranquil is the most powerful solution to help reduce all types of noise, particularly Common Mode Noise, Spikes, and Transient Noise which act as silent killers inside factories and commercial parks alike. The Tranquil series offers transformers with various levels of noise attenuating capabilities, including the most commonly used 100 and 120 dB, and other custom requirements.

Tranquil transformers are built to meet the stringent requirements of the most sophisticated equipment, resulting in a clean and noise-free power supply. Each Tranquil is intelligently designed using advanced technologies and proven engineering principles to provide reliable performance and energy efficiency year after year.

Following are some of the unique features and benefits offered by this innovative equipment: ● Total Protection – Shields electronic equipment that produce different types of electrical noise, typically CNC machines, drives, hardening machines and telecommunication equipment ● Energy Efficient – Reduces operating costs due to high

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efficiency design and high quality of magnetics ● Noise Elimination – Prevents damage due to circulating noise interference within electronic equipment.

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

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Globoidal Cam Indexing Drives

he ‘Globoidal Cam Indexing Drives’ are mechanical indexing systems which convert continuous rotary input motion into intermittent indexing output motion.

The input shaft carries the Globoidal Cam. This cam has a groove which obeys the acceleration control motion law. The output shaft carries the cam followers which engage in the groove of the cam. The motion laws are designed to give a very smooth, jerk-free indexing motion. Since the cam followers are pre-loaded against the cam, the backlasg us practically zero.

The Cam indexing drives have a large number of applications. They can be used in almost any automatic machine, which involves stransfer of components on ‘rotary dial plate’ or ‘linear indexing conveyor’.

The Cam Indexing drives are available in various combinations of dwell angle and index angle to cater to different applications. There arew various models (sizes) of Cam indexing drives with different load carrying capacities. Globoidal Cam Indexing Drives have application sin automatic assembly machines, welding machines, pharmaceutical machines, screen & pad printers, labeling machines, manipulators, packaging machines, bottle filling machines, sorting machines, conveyor systems, etc.

For more information Orbital Systems ( Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. F-129, Ansa Industrial Estate, Saki Vihar Road, Mumbai-72 Phone: 022-2847 3312, Email: sales@orbitalsystems.net Web: www.orbitalsystems.net

ProMinent Meta Motorised Metering Pumps

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roMinent Meta Motorised Metering Pumps are compact, consume less power, offer high accuracy and reflect the high quality standards of ProMinent Metering Pumps. ProMinent Meta Diaphragm Pumps are available up to a capacity of 1000 l/hr. These pumps are also offered with multiple heads.

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The DEVELOPAN diaphragm of the pump is made of high quality fabric reinforced EPDM with moulded in steel core and the media contacted side is coated with Teflon. The pumps are worm gear reduction and the capacity of the motors used is 0.18 kW. 0.37 kW or 0.75 kW depending on the model. These are suitable for a power supply of 415 Volts. 3 Phase, 50 c/s and can also be offered to suit other specifications.

The liquid ends can be offered in PVC (P), Polypropylene(PP), Stainless Steel (SS) or Teflon (T) depending on the chemical. Wherever automatic control is needed, the pumps are offered with motor speed controllers, or servo controllers for stroke length adjustment.

For more information Heidelberg ProMinent Fluid Controls India P. Ltd 2/2, MES Road Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore 560 022 Phone: 080-2357 8872, Email: prominent@hpfcindia.com Web: www.prominentindia.com

DataMan 8050

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ognex released the DataMan 8050 and 8050X handheld barcode readers, which are designed with a rugged polycarbonate housing to handle harsh factory floor conditions and feature Cognex 1DMax+ with Hotbars barcode reading algorithms. The 210 mm x 115 mm x 85 mm readers feature a 752 x 480 global shutter sensor, integrated LEDs with near/far optics, and DataMan Setup Tool software, which enables imaging viewing, Java scripting, and data formatting options.

Available with both corded and wireless communication modules, the DataMan 8050 Series supports industry-standard communications including USB, USB Keyboard, RS-232 and Bluetooth wireless communication to a base station. Built for tough work environments, the DataMan 8050 Series has durable and industrial product features as well as a range of industrial cables and accessories to complement the product.

Two Model Options: The DataMan 8050X barcode readers read 2-D DPM codes as well as 1-D and 2-D label-based codes quickly and easily. The DataMan 8050 barcode readers are optimized for reading 1-D and 2-D label-based barcodes with the fastest performance.

Modular Design Easily Adapts to Meet Your Needs:

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With field interchangeable communications modules, one reader can be configured to meet specific communication needs. Available with both corded and wireless modules.

Rugged Industrial Design: The DataMan 8050 barcode reader is constructed to handle the harshest environments. Other industrial features include - lanyard hook for easy retractor mounting, bright-centralized aimer for clear targeting, loud beeper and indicator lights provide operator feedback.

Features: ● Best-in-class 2-D algorithms for reading label-based barcodes and Direct Part Mark codes: The use of 2-D algorithms allows the 8050 to rapidly decode a variety of 2-D symbologies, including Datamatrix, QR, PDF417 and Aztec codes. It brings reliable, high-speed barcode reading to the many other handheld barcode reading applications on the factory floor that use labels, direct inkjet or laser-marked codes, thus expanding its offerings in the industrial space. ● 1DMax+™ with Hotbars™ for the fastest reading of 1-D symbologies: The readers utilize Cognex’s patented 1DMax with Hotbars algorithms to provide high-speed reading performance even with damaged, low-contrast or direct inkjet barcodes ● Corded USB and RS-232 options ● Bright centralized LED aimer for clear targeting ● Rugged ergonomic design for the demanding factory floor environment ● Integrated LED illumination

Key features of DataMan 8050: ● Best-in-class 2-D algorithms for reading label-based barcodes and Direct Part Mark codes ● 1DMax+™ with Hotbars™ for the fastest reading of 1-D symbologies ● Corded USB and RS-232 options ● Bright centralized LED aimer for clear targeting ● Rugged ergonomic design for the demanding factory floor environment ● Integrated LED illumination For more information Cognex Corporation Email: info.in@cognex.com

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ITI-1600 High-precision Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

ltrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to improve safety and ensure reliability of material subject to corrosion or erosion.

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Corrosion gauges with their dual-element transducers are the primary inspection tool used to measure the remaining walls of components such as pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and numerous other applications.

Precision gauges use single-element transducers to provide the thinnest range and highest degree of accuracy possible. Common applications include metals and a variety of non-metals (i.e. glass, ceramic, plastic, etc.).

Specifications: Measuring Range

0.65 mm – 400mm (upto 500mm) (in steel)

Sound Velocity

1000~9999 m/s

Resolution

0.01mm/0.1mm or 0.001/0.01” selectable

Units

mm/inch (selectable)

Memory

Upto 2000 Groups (up to 99 Values for each file)

Accuracy

± ( 0.5%Thickness+0.04 ) mm

Alarm

preset upper and lower limit

Work voltage

3V( 2 AA alkaline batteries)

Work mode

Single point and scan

Interface port

USB

Dimensions

136 x 72 x 20mm

Weight

177 g

Display

3.5 digit LCD with EL backlight

Continuous working period

280 hours (with EL backlight off)

Standard Delivery: Main Unit,, TWO test Probes, Data Cable, Software, Coupling oil, Battery, Operation Manual, Carrying case. & Calibration Certificate Traceable to NPLDELHI For more information contact: India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: +91 22 23428862, Cell: +91 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

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Digital Weld Gauge (New Generation) Multi Funcation/Uses

ITI-160(P) Portable Digital METAL Hardness Tester

FEATURES

Advantages

● Very user friendly thanks to its integrated video and alignment functions: point, shoot and measure ● Compares the measurements against set tolerance limits ● Takes picture of the joint and/or weld for documentation ● Zoom allows observation and measure of porosity, cracks and spatter ● Stores up to 16GB of inspection results ● Attaches voice and written comments to the inspection record ● Illuminates the weld area for easier weld observation ● Exports results to spreadsheet for additional analysis like SPC

● Largest screen 3 inch, showing all functions and parameters.it is the largest screen of leeb hardness tester , easy read and operate.

BENEFITS ● Any weld inspector will be proficient with the unit within minutes; ● Real time viewing for rapid evaluation of a joint or a weld ● The weld inspection record can be sent through Wi-Fi to anywhere in the world ● Fatigue critical features such as toe angle, undercut, and cracks can be quickly measured ● Over welding can be quantified so excessive welding time, consumable and energy usage can be reduced thus saving money ● Can inspect any weld the operator’s hand can reach

Main Application ● Die cavity of molds ● Bearings and other parts ● Failure analysis of pressure vessel, steam generator and other equipment ● Heavy work piece ● The installed machinery and permanently assembled parts ● Testing surface of a small hollow space ● Material identification in the warehouse of metallic materials ● Rapid testing in large range and multi-measuring areas for large-scale work piece

Technical Specifications ● ● ● ● ●

RESULTS

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● Quality assessment, Go/NoGo status,SPC data,Welder skill assessment ● Permanent record (photo, file, report & database)

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For more information contact: India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: +91 22 23428862, Cell: +91 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

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Measuring range: HLD (170~960) HLD Measuring direction: 360° Hardness Scale: HL, HB, HRB, HRC, HRA, HV, HS Display: 3 inch screen , Data memory: 600 groups max. (relative to impact times 32~1) paper: width is (57.5±0.5) mm, diameter is 30mm Battery pack: 6V NI-MH Battery charger: 9V/500mA Continuous working period: about 150 hours (With backlight off, no printing) Communication interface: USB1.1 Outline dimensions : 210mm × 85mm × 35mm (Instruments weight : 350 Gram) For more information contact: India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: +91 22 23428862, Cell: +91 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

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Small, Strong, Smart : New high-performance ejectors with integrated added value

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ompact design, strong performance, intelligent intecompact ejectors. It provides the operator with informagrated functions – the new ejector series SCPS/SCPSi tion about the most important vacuum parameters at a with nozzle sizes from 0.7 to 1.5 millimeters raises the bar glance. At the same time, large buttons and a clear menu for efficiency in automation. The ejecstructure make it easy to operate. tors are used in a number of different With the standard IO-Link interface, industries including packaging, metal, of the SCPSi, the operator can perplastics, glass and solar power. form parameterization and diagnosAt just 18 x 105 x 99 millimeters tics on the ejector from the central and with a suction rate of 65 liters per system controller. minute and a pressure range from two The SCPSi ejectors also feature to six bar, these extremely compact an integrated condition monitoring solutions are ideally suited for hanfunction. This function continuously dling suction-tight and slightly porous measures and monitors the leakworkpieces. This makes them perfect tightness and the vacuum level of the Compact shape, strong for use in systems with limited space vacuum system. The operator can and highly dynamic processes with deperformance: Ejector series SCPS recognize errors early on and can manding requirements. Schmalz has fix them before they lead to system / SCPSi equipped the SCPS and SCPSi comdowntime. The vacuum generators pact ejectors with more functions than measure all of the important energy and comparable ejectors of similar size. performance data and communicate The vacuum specialist also optimized it to the higher-level field bus systems the series in terms of fluid technology: via the existing IO-Link master.

High-performance nozzles ensure that This allows the system operator to the ejector can generate an extremely read out, monitor and optimize the high vacuum in fractions of a second. data in his or her control system.

Together with extremely fast valve This reduces energy consumption, User-friendly display with clear switching times, the high performance increases system availability and menu structure levels of the new series ensure extrememakes it possible to design the system ly short cycle times for applications based on performance. Furthermore, up to well over 200 cycles per minute. the compact and durable unit can be installed directly on the handling Furthermore, the ejectors are also system. This simplifies installation equipped with an automatic air saving and opens up more space. function for economic operation. This About the company reduces the amount of compressed Schmalz India Pvt Ltd, Pune is the air consumption by up to 80 percent 100% subsidiary of J. Schmalz GmbH, compared to similar ejectors without headquartered in Glatten in the Black controllers, which also reduces operatCompact ejector with highing costs. If no vacuum is required at Forest, Germany, is one of the leadperformance nozzle for extremely the moment, this function is simply ing suppliers of vacuum technolfast vacuum generation switched off by the compressed air ogy worldwide. Its portfolio includes generator. At the same time, it permahigh-quality products and services nently monitors the vacuum level and in the area of automation, handling reacts immediately to extreme drops. and clamping technology. Founded In order to adapt the ejectors in 1910, the company with a proud optimally to the workpiece and to the tradition offers innovative and effiprocess, Schmalz has equipped them cient vacuum solutions to customers with an automatic, strength-adjustable from many different industries. The blow-off function. This allows for even company has a total of 600 employees quicker pickup of parts and increases at its headquarters in Glatten (in the Automatic air-saving function for the overall dynamics of the process.

Black Forest region of Germany) and 80 percent less compressed air The particularly user-friendly display at its 16 overseas branch offices. consumption is another one of the features of the Website: www.schmalz.com

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HOUSING

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PORTS & SHIPPING

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POWER

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REAL ESTATE

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ROADS / HIGHWAYS / BRIDGES

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SEWAGE TREATMENT

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The completion is targeted in 21 months.

Location : Faridabad, Haryana Budget : Rs. 11.38 crore Mr. N K Mahajan, Chief Engineer) Haryana Housing Board N K Sahu, Executive Engineer, Housing Board Haryana, H.No.2191- 92, Sec-28, Faridabad-121001,Haryana, Tel : 0129-2276030, M: 09212063623

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lans construction of 28 D-type duplex houses and 96 G-type flats (G+6) for GAD department at sector - 17, Naya Raipur. Completion period: 24 months.

Location : Naya, Raipur Chattisgarh Budget : Rs. 26.26 crore Chhattisgarh Housing Board S R Kore, Executive Engineer, Capital Project Division - II, Moulshri Vihar, Dist. Raipur.

Tel : 0771-4037039, M: 09424209019.

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he company is planning a housing project with 24 dwelling units type-II quarters in G+3 configuration at Khuga, Manipur. Bids are currently invited. The project completion is targeted in 15 months.

Khuga, Manipur 42.49 Hindustan Prefab Ltd (HPL) KNK Singh, General Manager NER , North Eastern Region, Hindustan Prefab Ltd, Bivar Road, Shillong-793001.

Tel : 0364-2228915, E-mail: hplshill@gmail.com

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lans construction of 50 E-type duplex houses for GAD department at sector - 17, Naya Raipur.

Completion period: 24 months.

Location : Naya, Raipur Chattisgarh Budget : Rs. 21.23 crore Chhattisgarh Housing Board S R Kore, Executive Engineer, Capital Project Division - II, Moulshri Vihar, Dist. Raipur.

Tel : 0771-4037039, M: 09424209019.

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he housing board plans construction of 355 nos.

EWS (Three storeyed) (120 GF + 120 FF + 115 SF) dwelling units for BPL category in Housing Board Colony, Sec-39, Faridabad. Bids are currently invited.

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lans to implement deepwater multipurpose project at Vizhinjam in three phases on Landlord Port Model. The port will have a quay length of 2000 meter. The environment clearance is in place. The

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project is eligible for viability gap funding. Gammon Infrastructure, Essar Ports and Adani Ports and two foreign consortiums Hyundai Concast and Srei and OHL have bid for this project. The project will be awarded in the next few months.

Location : Vizhinjam, Kerala Budget : Rs. 5000 crore Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) Mr. Suresh Babu, CEO & MD Sunil Kumar, Project Manager, First Floor, Vipanchika Towers, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram-695014, Kerala, Tel : 0471-2328614, Fax : 0471-2328616, E-mail: sunilkumar@vizhinjamport.in

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ry dock and ship repair facility is planned at the Chennai port. CSL in interested in executing this project and have sought time to undertake a technocommercial feasibility study before committing to the project.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 250 crore Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) Commodore K Subramaniam, CMD A N Neelakandhan, GM (Projects and Maintenance), Perumanoor PO, Cochin-682015, Kerala, Tel: 0484-2380320, 2380181, M: 9895765844, E-mail: neelakandhan@cochinshipyard.com

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lans to establish barge handling terminals at Chennai Port. Bids were invited in February, 2014 for development of marine highway along east coast connecting Chennai Port and Ennore Port for a lease period of 10 years. Environmental clearances are awaited.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 5.60 crore Chennai Port Trust Mr. Atulya Misra,

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Chairman G Srinivasan, Superintending Engineer (New Projects), Chennai Port Trust, Civil Engineering Department, No 1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai-1.

Tel : 044-25383064, Fax : 044-25361849 E-mail: chptcenp@gmail.com

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SL is likely to build dry dock and ship repair facility at the Chennai port. The private sector is not keen to take up this project. CSL has shown interest in executing this project and have sought time to undertake a techno-commercial feasibility study before committing to the project.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 250 crore Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) Commodore K Subramaniam, CMD Madhu S Nair, GM-Marketing, Perumanoor PO, Cochin-682015, Kerala, Tel : 0484-2380320, 2380181, M: 09895765834, E-mail: madhu.nair@cochinshipyard.com

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he port has discharged tender to build container loading facility at Tuna-Tekra, in the Gulf of Kutch outside Kandla creek due to lack of interest on the part of the bidders. It is likely that the project scope will undergo changes and bids will be re-invited in 2-3 months.

Location : Kandla, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 5992 crore Kandla Port Trust Mr. Ravi Parmar, Chairman Rajendra Prasad, Superintending Engineer Design, 06, Ground Floor, New Kandla - 370 210, Gujarat.

Tel : 02836-220013, 233192, Fax : 02836-220050, M: 09727754360, E-mail: xenplkpt@gmail.com

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he company board has approved setting up 3x660 MW North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand. In February 2014 the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) has cleared this proposal. This project will come up in the vicinity of Tandwa town.

Location : Chatra District Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 14366.58 crore NTPC Ltd. Mr. A R Choudhary, CMD 1) Raghuvendra Kumar Singh, Project Head, North Karanpura STPP, Jharkhand.

Tel : 06546-272549, 272538.

2) Deepna Mehta, DGM-Corp Comm, NTPC Bhawan, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, New Delhi- 110003.

Tel: 011-24387195, 24368283, 24360100, Fax : 011-24361018, M: 09650990565,

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TPC to construct 2,640 MW power plant at Barethi.

The foundation stone has been laid recently. The project comprises coal based power plant with four units of 660 MW each. The coal linkage is tied up from Banai coal block and water from proposed Majhgaon

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Dam and Shyamari project.The commissioning is targeted in 13th plan. Around 2,841 acre of land will be required for this project.

Location : Chattarpur District, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 18000 crore NTPC Ltd. Mr. Arup Roy Choudhary, CMD Ajit Kumar, Executive Director (Commercial), NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Delhi, 110003, Tel : 011-24360100, Fax : 011-24361018, E-mail: ajit@ntpc.co.in, Web: www.ntpc.co.in

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PTCL plans to setup a smart grid project named as ‘Odisha Power Sector Emergency Assistance Project’ recently. The contract is likely to be awarded in 3-4 months. Asian Development Bank will fund this project to the tune of Rs 650 crore and the rest of the funding will be borne by the state government.

Location : Odisha Budget : Rs. 1000 crore Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (OPTCL) J K Padi, DGM (CPC), 1st Floor, Multistoried Building, Bhoinagar, Janpath, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

Tel: 0674-2541801, Fax : 2542964, M: 09438907024

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agged contract from PGCIL for the extension of air-insulated substations (AIS) at 14 sites across five Indian states, and 765 kV reactors at Bhiwani. The turnkey project covers the design, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 765 kV, 400 kV and 220 kV AIS equipment, 765 kV reactors for Bhiwani and 50 MVAR shunt reactor for one of the substations, all with civil works.

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Location : Bhiwani, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 161 crore Alstom T&D India Ltd. Rathin Basu, MD Aparna Srivastava, DGM-Corp Comm, IHDP Bldg, Sector-127, Noida- 201301.

Tel : 0120 - 4732535, 4731100, 4731177, M: 9560646622, E-mail: aparna.srivastava@alstom.com

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he company is developing 100 MW Rajasthan Sun Technique based on concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. The project is likely go on stream in a month.

Location : Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 2250 crore Reliance Power Ltd. Sameer Mathur, AVP, (DAKC), Thane-Belapur Road, Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai - 400710, Tel: 022-30327356, 30386600, Fax : 022-30386999, E-mail: sameer.mathur@relianceada.com

Budget : Rs. 150 crore Wadhwa Group S. Gopalan, CFO & COO Archana Bhagalia, Marketing Manager, 3rd floor, Platina Mumbai-400051.

Tel : 022-67308400,

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lans construction of multi storied residential flats and office complex for ONGC at Anna Nagar Western extension, Chennai. There will be multiple blocks comprising stilt+16 and stilt+18 floors. The completion period is 24 months. Bidding process is on.

Location : Chennai Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 140 crore Tamil Nadu Housing Board Mr. K Sellamuthu, MD Durai Babu, Executive Engineer, ONGC Works Division, Annanagar, Chennai, Tel: 044-26155372

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he company is coming up with a township project in Navi Mumbai on a 500-acre of land. The project will be launched in a year.

Location : Navi, Mumbai Maharashtra

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lympia Enchante, a super-luxury villa project is coming up at Whitefield spread over 4.5 acres with 26 villas. The amenities include common garden and landscapes, community swimming pools, party lounge, entertainment areas, spa, boutique retail outlets, gym, business centre, etc. The project is targeted to complete by June 2015 Location : Bangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 150 crore Olympia Group Mr. Ajit Chordia, MD Vikas Namburi, Marketing Manager, Olympia Technology Park, Plot No. 1, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Chennai 600032, Tamil Nadu, Tel : 044-43563773-75, Fax : 044-43563289, M: 09632555533, E-mail: seo@olympiagroup.in

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37 on BOT (annuity) basis. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Numaligarh, Assam Budget : Rs. 2750 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, Delhi, Tel : 011-23739074, E-mail: sunilkumar.verma@nic.in

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HAI plans to undertake special repairs for Anandapuram – Visakhapatnam – Anakapalli section from km 682.980 to km 741.256 comprising total length of 58.276 km on NH-16 (old NH-5) in Andhra Pradesh. The completion period is 4 months.

Bidding process is on. The contractor will be finalised in a month.

Location : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 35.62 crore National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) V K Rajawat, GM (Andhra Pradesh), G-5&6, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110 075.

Tel: 011-25074100-200 (Extn.: 1101), Fax : 011-25074100-200, E-mail: vkrajawat@nhai.org

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lans widening & strengthening of GNT road to Z Medapadu from km 0/0 to 18/665 in East Godavari district. The completion period is 12 months. Bids will be finalised by April end.

Location : East Godavari, District Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 8.73 crore Andhra Pradesh Roads & Buildings Department CSN Murti, Superintending Engineer (R&B), R&B Circle, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel : 0884-2366212

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lans to construct a four lane bridge alongwith four lane connecting roads from Gohpur to Numaligarh section from km 264.10 of NH-52 to km 413. b75 of NH-

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lans to construct four lane highway connecting NH-37 and NH-52 between Dolabari and Jamuguri on BOT (annuity) basis. Bidding process is on.

Location : Jamuguri, Assam Budget : Rs. 1500 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr.C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel: 011-23739074,

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lans four laning of Biswanath Chariaji to Gohpur section from km 208 to km 264.10 of NH-52 on EPC basis. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Gohpur, Assam Budget : Rs. 761 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr. C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel: 011-23739074,

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lans four laning of NH-37A from km 0.00 (Kaliabor Tiniali Road junction) to km 17.300 (Dolabari road junction). Bidding process is on.

Location : Dolabari, Assam Budget : Rs. 663 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr.C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel : 011-23739074,

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lans four laning from km 278.600 (end of Nagaon bypass) to km 315.315 (Kaliabor Tiniali) of NH-37.

Bidding process is on.

Location : Tezpur, Assam Budget : Rs. 379 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr. C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel : 011-23739074,

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lans four laning of Jamuguri to Biswanath Chariali section from km 1 & 2 to km 208 on NH-52 on EPC basis. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Jamuguri, Assam Budget : Rs. 347 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel : 011-23739074,

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lans four laning of Gotipur to Holongi section from km 264.10 on NH-52 to Km 20.37 on NH-52A on EPC basis. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Gotipur, Assam Budget : Rs. 178 crore Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr. C Kandasamy, DG-Roads Sunil Kumar Verma, Chief Engineer (North East), Transport Bhawan 1, New Delhi-110001.

Tel : 011-23739074,

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ids are currently invited to construct Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting roads including 6/8 laning of NH-24 on DBFOT in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The completion by three years.

Location : Delhi Budget : Rs. 6571.01 crore National Highways Authority of India S K Mishra, Project Director, PIUMeerut ,B-88, European Estate Colony, Kankarkheda,NH-58, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Tel: 0121-2959090,

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Fax : 0121-2576904, M: 09560977771

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lans construction of 6 lane flyover bridge on NH8C (new NH-147) Gandhinagar Sarkhej road of Sanand junction.

Location : Sanand, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 32.51 crore Govt of Gujarat, Roads and Buildings Department K P Shah, Executive Engineer, Block-14, 2nd Floor, New Sachivalaya Gandhinagar-382010.

Tel : 079-23251811, Fax : 079-23252509, M: 09825326090

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lans widening & strengthening of muli-Sara road covering 32 km length. The completion is targeted in one year. Bidding process is on.

Location : Rajendranagar, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 27.62 crore Govt of Gujarat, Roads and Buildings Department K R Dave, Assistant Engineer, Block-14, 2nd Floor, New Sachivalaya Gandhinagar-382010 Gujarat, Tel: 079-23251801, Fax: 079-23252509, M: 09925206279

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lans construction of mixed traffic lanes on Mangsuli- Lakshmeshwar (SH-73) between Dharwad - Hubli from Km. 229+15 to Km. 247+99.

Bidding process is on.

Location : Mangsuli, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 153.88 crore Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd. K S Krishna Reddy, MD Laxmipathy, Assistant Engineer, 16/J, Miller Tank Bed Area, Bangalore560052, Karnataka.

Tel: 080-22380141.

Fax : 080-49071400, M: 09845024655

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enders would be re-invited for ChengannurEttumanoor stretch of MC Road under Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) phase II. The World Bank is funding this project to the tune of Rs 152.88 crore and

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Location : Chengannur, Kerala Budget : Rs. 240 crore Government of Kerala P.G.Suresh, Superintending Engineer, Project Management Team KSTP, TC/339, JAGAD Buildings, Keston Road, Nanthancode, Kawdiar P.O, Thiruvananthapuram -03.

Tel : 0471-2318946, 2318985, M: 8086395004, E-mail: sekstp@gmail.com

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PRDC plans B.T. renewal of Betul Paratwara Road SH43 between km 1 to km 67.80.Total length: 30.00 km. Bids are currently invited. The work is likely to start in 3-4 months.

Location : Betul, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 4.82 crore MP Road Development Corporation Ltd. Mr.Vivek Aggarwal, MD B S Meena, DGM, 16-A, Arera Hills, Bhopal - 462011, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel : 0755-2527216, 2765205, 2765213, Fax : 0755-2572643,

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lans improvements and widening to Sinnar Gonde Dapur Chapadgaon Akole Road SH-32 and Sinnar Dubere Thangaon Road MDR-30) km 5/200 to 22/00, Tal. Sinnar. The work will start in 3 months.

Location : Sinnar, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 15.99 crore Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) R T Patil, Executive Engineer, P.W.Division, Nashik, Maharashtra.

Tel: 0253-2583761-64, 2575324

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WD is considering improvements to old NH.3 passing through Igatpuri in Nashik. The work is likely to start in three months and completion is targeted in 18 months.

Location : Igatpuri, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 13.50 crore Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) R T Patil, Executive Engineer, P.W.Division, Nashik, Maharashtra.

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Tel: 0253-2583761-64, 2575324

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CMC has decided to construct two parallel flyovers, grade separators at KSB junction on Telco road in Chinchwad. The flyovers on the Kalewadi phata-Dehu Alandi road will each be 810 metre long and 8 metre wide. The two parallel grade separators on Telco Road will be 510 metre long and 9.5 metre wide.The work is likely to start in a month and expected to complete by September 2016.

Location : Chinchwad, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 109.26 crore Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Mr.R Patil, Joint City Engineer Shrikant Saune, Executive Engineer, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune411018, Maharashtra.

Tel : 020-27425511-14, Fax : 020-27425600, 67330000, M: 09922501723, E-mail: s.saune@pcmcindia.gov.in

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WD has decided to construct 10 foot over-bridges on Sion-Panvel highway. These bridges will come up between Chembur and Panvel. The pedestrian bridges are part of the ongoing 23-km Sion-Panvel highway, which is being widened from six lanes to twelve. The two FOB projects at Mankhurd and Turbhe will be constructed close to railway property and are awaiting permission from the railway authorities. The completion is targeted by 2015.

Location : Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 1220 crore Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) Ramesh Agawane, Executive Engineer, PWD Circle, 25, Murzban Road, Fort, Mumbai- 400001.

Tel: 022-22078627, E-mail: mumbai.se@mahapwd.com

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he works department plans to undertake improvement and widening to Kuanrmunda Purunapani Nuagaon road ODR from 0.0 to 11.744km in the District of Sundargarh under NABARD. Location : Sundargarh, District Odisha Odisha Works Department (OWD) Om Prakash Patel, Chief Engineer, Nirman Soudha, Keshari Nagar,

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PROJECT UPDATE Unit-V, Bhubaneswar-751001.

Tel : 0674-2396783, Fax : 0674-2390080, E-mail: pmuosrp@gmail.com

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he National Highway division of PWD plans widening of existing two lane to four lane from km 407.00 to 412.00 of NH 10 New NH 07 passing through Fazilka town. The bidding process is on.

Location : Fazilka, Punjab Budget : Rs. 18.11 crore Punjab Public Works Department Yogesh Gupta, Chief Engineer, PRBDB, SCF-61-62, Phase-2, SAS Nagar, Mohali - 160055.

Tel : 0172-6626666, M: 09888907705, E-mail: yogesh.gupta@prbdb.gov.in

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lans four/six laning of Chandigarh to Ludhiana section of NH 95 and NH 21 on BOT (toll) under the DBFOT basis. Bidding process is on.

Location : Chandigarh, Punjab Budget : Rs. 1748 crore National Highways Authority of India Mr. RP Singh, Chairman O C Mathur, Project Director, PIU Chandigarh, Panchkula, Punjab, Tel : 0172-2587446, Fax : 2587447, M: 08146633888

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hennai Peripheral Road, from Mamallapuram in the south to Ennore via Walajabad and Sriperumbudur is planned. The detailed project report will be ready by July 2014.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu State Highways Department Mr. N Periyaraj, Director General K Sadanand, Assistant Chief Engineer, Highways Department, Chennai - 600005.

Tel : 044-28544370, 24320657, 28558999

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he state government is considering the proposal to construct eastern bypass road in Coimbatore.

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The government has approved this project and the alignment has been drafted.

Location : Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Ganesh Kumar Saride, Project Director (PIU), Door No.9/9A, 4th Cross Street, Kothari Layout, B.R. Nagar, Trichy Road, Coimbatore-641005, Tamil Nadu.

Tel : 0422-2324734.

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HAI plans four laning of Madurai- Ramanathapuram section of NH-49 and two laning with paved shoulders (existing chainage). Request for Qualification are currently invited.

Location : Madurai, Tamil Nadu National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Subramaniam S.M, Manager, G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi -110075, Tel : 011-25074100, Fax : 011-25093514, M: 09871960035

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lans improvement & augmentation of ThanjavurPudukottai section to two laning with paved shoulders from km. 0.000 to km. 55.228. Total design length is 55.228 km of NH-226. Consultancy bids are currently invited.

Location :Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu National Highways Authority Of India Mr. RP Singh, Chairman M. Muthudayar, Project Director, Project Implementation Unit, No.1, Second Floor, Subramaniapuram, 3rd Street, Karaikudi-630002, Tel : 04565-230707, M: 09994522212, E-mail: karaikudi@nhai.org

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he Inner-city ring road project has taken off. The foundation stone was recently laid. This road would connect the Yamuna Expressway with Fatehabad tourism complex near the Taj Mahal. As part of first phase, the 10.9-km elevated stretch will have six lanes.

Two more lanes will be added later. The completion of this project is targeted in two years.

Location : Agra Uttar Pradesh

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PROJECT UPDATE Budget : Rs. 306.00 Agra Development Authority (ADA) Mr. Pradeep Bhatnagar, Chairman Shivraj Singh, Chief Engineer, Agra Development Authority, Jaipur House, Agra.

Tel : 0562 - 2811654, E-mail: vcada@rediffmail.com

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ajmau to Ramadevi road construction likely to complete by September 2014. Traffic diversion plans are laid and being implemented for construction of this road. The execute patchwork and renovate work between Air force station to Harjinder Nagar crossing, GT Road, Rama Devi crossing to Shivkatra and KDA crossing.

Location : Uttar, Pradesh Budget : Rs. 170 crore National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Naveen Mishra, Project Director PIU, Roli House, 128/681, K-Block, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur - 208011, Uttar Pradesh.

Tel : 0512-2603174, Fax : 0512-2603178, M: 07860563333, E-mail: knp@nhai.org, Web: www.nhai.org

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lans four-laning of Ghaghar Bridge on Indo Nepal Border to Varanasi section of NH-233 in Uttar Pradesh under NHDP–IV on BOT (Toll) basis. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1778 crore National Highways Authority of India Dr. Suraj Prakash, Project Director PIU, S-8/108 DIG Colony, Maqbool Alam Road, Varanasi-220001, Uttar Pradesh, Tel : 0542-2208073, 2203530, M: 09794600381

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lans four laning of Sultanpur-Varanasi section of NH-56 from km 134.700 to km 271.300 under NDDP Phase-IV through public private partnership (PPP) on DBFOT toll basis. The completion will take 30

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months. Bids are currently invited.

Location : Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1778 crore National Highways Authority of India Mr. RP Singh, Chairman Dr. Suraj Prakash, Project Director PIU, S-8/108 DIG Colony, Maqbool Alam Road, Varanasi-220001, Uttar Pradesh, Tel : 0542-2208073, 2203530, M: 09794600381, E-mail: var@nhai.org

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lans to build new sewerage network of about 180 km length and all appurtenant structures at Patna.

Bids were recently invited.

Location : Patna, Bihar Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd Shailendra Narayan Dubey, Deputy Project Director, Patna-800001, Bihar.

Tel : 0612-2210101, Fax : 0612-2210103

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lans to setup a 32 mld high tech sewage treatment plant to treat the predominantly domestic raw sewage in sector-12 in Taloja, Navi Mumbai on contractor’s own design with sbr technology.

Location : Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 474.70 crore CIDCO

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PROJECT UPDATE Mr. P M Tambade, Superintending Engineer, 3rd Floor, Cidco Bhavan, CBD-Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-67918201, M: 09920983557

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he company has recently commissioned a 75 KLD sewage treatment plant (STP), GREWA-RS at Club Mahindra’s resort based in Mahabaleshwar. The STP will treat and recycle 75,000 liters of sewage water per day during peak loads at the resort.

Location : Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra Jaldhara Technologies Pvt Ltd (Greywater) Harshad Bastikar, Vice Chairman Arun Dubey, Head Strategy & Business Development, 4A/2A, 4th floor, Lake City Mall, Kapurbawdi Junction, Majiwada, Thane (W), Mumbai-400607, Tel : 022-43345000, Fax : 022-43345020

their interest in the pre-qualification round that ended on 10th March, 2014. MMRCL is likely to issue tenders

by July 2014.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 23136 crore Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) R Ramanna, Additional Chief, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051, Tel : 022-26594000, Fax : 022-26594182 Mr. Sanjay Sethi, MD

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ntegrated Transport Hub at Boraki. The project will integrate four transit nodes and user-friendly regional railway terminal, a metro passenger terminal, an ISBT, and the terminal station of the proposed rapid rail connectivity between DNGIR and Delhi International Airport. It shall be supplemented by a Business Centre which would be equipped with office and business hotel accommodation.

Location : Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd Pankaj Bhoria, Project Director, Room No. 341-B, 3rd Floor, Hotel Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, 50-B, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, Tel : 011-26118884-8, Fax : 011-26118889, E-mail: contactus@dmicdc.com, Web: www.dmicdc.com

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MRCL plans to implement underground metro corridor named ‘Metro Line 3’ covering 32.5 km having 26 stations. JICA is funding 57 per cent of the project cost, The Metro-3 corridor is expected to carry 13.9 lakh commuters per day in the year 2021. Fourteen international and domestic companies have registered

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he corporation plans to come up with a truck terminal project spread over 14.68 acre at Irungattukottai. The project will be constructed under BOOT basis under PPP mode. RFQ are currently invited in this regard.

Location : Kancheepuram, District Tamil Nadu State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Nasimuddin, MD Winson Bhagiraj, AGM-Development Dept, 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Post Box No.7223 Egmore, Chennai – 600 008, Tamil Nadu.

Tel : 044-28554787, Fax : 044-42177333.

E-mail: sipcot@md3.vsnl.net.in

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ACMEE 2014

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AMTEX 2014

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ANSELL LIMITED

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223

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165

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EMAT 2014

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EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.

135

IMEX 2014

233

29

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IMTOS 2015

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AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS EXPO 2014

168

EVEREST TRANSMISSION

155

INDIA COLD CHAIN SHOW 2014

157

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189

85

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203 & 205

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230

INGERSOLL RAND (INDIA) LTD.

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GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

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JAY STEEL CORPORATION

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JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

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LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

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PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

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228

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173

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

141

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

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RED LION CONTROLS INC.

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TIMKEN INDIA LTD.

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MICROSCAN

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234

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RITTAL INDIA EPLAN DIVISION

Motwane

Smart. Innovative.

Since 1967

Motwane Product Profile Low Voltage Applications

High Voltage Applications

Digital Multimeters

Digital Clamp Meters

Leakage Clamp Meters

Micro Ohm Meters

Insulation Testers

Digital Earth Tester

Digital Earth Clamp Tester

Automatic Capacitance & Tan Delta Test Kit

Transformer Winding Resistance Meter

Contact Resistance Meter

Turns Ratio Meter

High Voltage Detectors

Diagnostic Insulation Tester

Primary Injection Test Kit

Secondary Injection Test Kit

Oil Break Down Voltage Test Kit

Digital Multimeters

Digital Clamp Meters

High Voltage Test Set

Power Quality Analyzer

EMI / EMC Equipments

Partial Discharge Detectors

Transformer Winding Analyzers

Frequency Analyzers

Distribution Transformer Test System

Tan Delta Bridge

Digital Insulation Testers

&D t GSontrac D N C

O Rate

Micro Ohm Meters

Transformer Winding Resistance Meter & Contact Resistance Meters

Safety & HV Products

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