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JUNKER acquires majority share in Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer

he JUNKER Group is growing: From now on the Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer ZEMA is part of the corporate group. ZEMA was founded back in 1953, has more than 80 employees and manufactures CNC grinding machines with conventional grinding wheels – up until now mainly for the Brazilian market. With the takeover, the JUNKER Group expands its expertise as a complete supplier in the grinding sector: The customer is now provided with CBN grinding machines, corundum grinding machines and air filters from a single supplier. JUNKER machines are primarily designed for grinding with CBN. To add to the portfolio, the

JUNKER Group has now secured a qualified majority share (more than 75 %) in ZEMA. That’s because the company has sophisticated solutions for grinding with corundum, e.g. for machining the flange and journal on crankshafts or transmission, turbocharger and cardan shafts. JUNKER CEO Rochus Mayer is very pleased about the majority shareholding in the long-standing Brazilian company: “Now we can fulfill any customer needs, open up additional markets and supply combined production lines (CBN, corundum).” ZEMA already supplies global players like Bosch, ThyssenKrupp and Fiat in Brazil. The Brazilians now appear

to have found the right partner to help them sell their grinding machine worldwide. After all, the JUNKER Group with headquarters in Nordrach, Germany, does have a worldwide sales and service network that is continually growing. The JUNKER Group The JUNKER Group based in Nordrach in Germany is the world’s market leader in the manufacturing of CBN high-speed grinding machines. Just under 1,300 employees the world over are working to secure the company’s technological leading edge. All renowned car manufacturers and their suppliers as well as tool manufacturers and other sectors of industry place their trust in JUNKER’s innovative grinding concepts. Whether for mass or small series production: JUNKER grinding machines operate to a high standard of precision, economy and reliability. In addition to Erwin Junker Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Erwin Junker Grinding Technology a.s., LTA Lufttechnik GmbH and Zema Zselics Ltda. are also part of the JUNKER Group. LTA manufactures air filtration and fire protection systems for commerce and industry. ZEMA is a Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer that builds conventional CNC grinding machines and is the market leader in Brazil. Customers can primarily be found in the vehicle and tool construction sectors. ZEMA has been part of the JUNKER Group since February 2015 and also uses the Group’s worldwide sales and service network accordingly.

For more information Web: www.junker.in 2Estefano | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW Director), Rochus Mayer (CEO of the JUNKER Group) and Zselics (ZEMA Production Osnir Carlton (ZEMA Development Director) are pleased about their future cooperation

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CNC Software, Inc. spotlights Mastercam X9 at EASTEC 2015

ASTEC 2015 attendees will get to see the most powerful Mastercam machining software yet. Stop by booth # 5249 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, May 12-14 for a look at Mastercam X9 which introduces Dynamic Motion improvements, multiaxis enhancements, and many Design and System features to make your job easier. Dynamic Motion Technology Dynamic Motion toolpaths follow a proprietary and sophisticated set of rules that take into consideration a broad data set. To create the most efficient cutting motion possible, Dynamic toolpaths calculate not only the area where metal will be removed; they also take into account the changing condition of the material throughout various stages of machining. Design Features Dynamic Xform allows you to switch between gnomon manipulation and geometry manipulation mode at any time without having to reselect geometry. Solid Disassemble is a new Model Prep function that takes an assembly and lays each body out in a single pane. With Mastercam X9, the associativity between solids and toolpaths has been

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greatly improved. Now when bodies are edited, only the toolpaths directly affected by the change in the solid body are marked dirty. Multiaxis Improvements The new Multiaxis Link ensures reposition moves between 2- through 5-axis operations are safe and collision-free. Multiaxis Link is an operation that takes a list of toolpath operations and a safety zone shape as input. Mastercam X9 introduces improved processing logic for advanced multiaxis toolpaths. Select multiaxis toolpaths now process in the Multi-Threading Manager, streamlining your 2- through 5-axis workflow experience. Also available in Mastercam X9: • Preview Toolpaths support for select Mill operations to see your results before closing the toolpath parameters dialog. • Surface High Speed Hybrid now supports dedicated flat processing, making Hybrid even more intelligent and efficient. • The efficiency of the 3D HST Rest Roughing Linking has been improved. The moves are closer to your model, eliminating costly excessive air motion. • Mill Tooling introduces two new tool types, as well as changes to two

existing tools. About Mastercam Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/ CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling, artistic relief cutting, and Swiss machining. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1983. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 200,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 7 and Windows 8, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems.

For more information Mastercam Visit www.mastercam.com or http://whatsnew.mastercam.com to see a complete list of what you can expect in Mastercam X9.

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FARO® streamlines as-Built to BIM workflows with PointSense for Revit®

ARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, announced the release of the newly designed PointSense for Autodesk’s Revit® building design software. PointSense introduces breakthrough functionality to significantly improve the evaluation and conversion of point cloud data to Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM has become a standard in the planning, building and management of new facilities and Autodesk Revit® is one of the most established BIM programs for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. FARO’s latest software release accelerates and simplifies the analysis and design of laser scan data directly in Autodesk Revit®. “PointSense is FARO’s first software release following our recent acquisition of kubit™ and upholds FARO’s strategy to be a leader in the AEC market,” stated Jay Freeland, FARO’s President and CEO. “As BIM continues to be an established requirement in the construction industry, we recognize the need to provide customers with a complete field-to-finish solution. PointSense enhances the architectural design process by simplifying the extraction of BIM models to point clouds. This is merely the beginning of FARO’s efforts to greatly enhance scan-toBIM workflows.” PointSense users will experience additional functionality compared to traditional native Autodesk Revit® tools previously available in the market. Some of the new features include: extraction and alignment of architectural walls, creation of Revit® family 8 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

types such as doors, windows, beams, construction lines and ground models, real 3D snap-to-point clouds, plane detection and scaled ortho-image generation. PointSense will be available to users beginning 4 May 2015. For more information on PointSense for Revit®, please visit: http://kubitusa.com/ PRESS/PointSense_for_Revit.php This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about demand for and customer acceptance of FARO’s products, and FARO’s product development and product launches. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company’s plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as “is,” “will” and similar expressions or discussions of FARO’s plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The Company’s inability to

successfully identify and acquire target companies or achieve expected benefits from acquisitions that are consummated; • Development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies that make the Company’s products less competitive or obsolete; • The Company’s inability to maintain its technological advantage by developing new products and enhancing its existing products; • Declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in industries that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in the regions of the world where the Company operates and other general economic, business, and financial conditions; and • Other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company’s judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

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The game changer of thermal imaging industry

Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.

64 Technology driven TWIC-Chennai gets global recognition For Tirupur Zero Liquid Discharge Project

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PC|SHEMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

K.Phanindra Reddy, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu & Chairman, TWIC

TECH TRENDS

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

Insight into renewable energy sources

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Contents M ACHINE TOOLS SECTION

UTOMATION SECTION

BUSINESS NEWS

JUNKER acquires majority share in Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer

OMRON displays its automation expertise for the packaging sector at Intelpack-2015

CNC Software, Inc. spotlights Mastercam X9 at EASTEC 2015

FARO® streamlines as-Built to BIM workflows with PointSense for Revit®

Red Lion adds New HSPA+ Cellular Plug-In Module to Graphite HMI Platform

HARTING’s Ha-VIS preLink future-proofs AV multimedia ethernet cabling network upgrades, reducing installed cost

Two drilling masters wrapped in one

Daimler India commercial vehicles to be part of the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology

igus presents a new energy supply system

Low-maintenance drives for food processing

DP Technology Corp. announces the release of its innovative CAM Solution ESPRIT 2015 to increase productivity and automation

Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. has set the international ball rolling

Honeywell expands cyber security development capabilities with New Research Lab

NI announces Industry’s First Intel Xeon-Based PXI Embedded Controller and Highest Bandwidth Chassis

Delta Electronics at Hannover Messe 2015: Smart Solutions for Automation and Energy Management

TECH TRENDS 100 Generative manufacturing in aerospace chances and challenges for future series production 130 Primo™ system helps SuMax enterprises to reduce part set-up time by 90%

TECH TRENDS

140 HAAS: HE272-CS

136 ROLLON : CRASH-FREE LINEAR MOTION 146 FDH-1: From the very first click

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148 Time is money : The “quick openers” from TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP Cable carriers for simple & quick cable laying 150 Anybus® CompactCom™ 40-series certified for PROFINET 2.31

BUSINESS NEWS

Gleason launches new manufacturing facility in India

Comer Industries & Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Historic agreement between competing market leaders

OGISTICS SECTION

152 Smart switching – adapted braking New electronic braking torque regulation for ROBA-stop® safety brakes 154 Contact-free temperature monitoring in glass processes

BUSINESS NEWS

SAFEXPRESS establishes enormous facility at Dhule

Toshiba (TLGI) commences operations to fillip Toshiba’s Social Infrastructure Business in India

FLIR Systems announces APAC availability of the C2, World’s first compact full featured professional thermal camera

SOCOMEC open day for distributors and customers at its Gurgaon factory

Geissel India – German quality produced in India

Danfoss India showcases energy efficient solutions for the dairy and cold room industry at ACREX 2015

IR COMPRESSORS SECTION

GRIDTECH 2015 unveils the future of India’s T&D sector

Isolux Corsan completes its first Installation Project in India

BUSINESS NEWS

Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd. develops 140 MW of Solar Power Plants across India during the Financial Year 2014-15

Sterling Generators presents its environment friendly DG set powered by Perkins

TECH TRENDS 138 Energy efficiency is the way to be

OWER SECTION

Chicago Pneumatic launches new tampers range to meet compaction challenges

NGINEERING SECTION

ILTERATION SECTION

TECH TRENDS

BUSINESS NEWS

104 Mechanical Room Optimisation & Efficiency

156 New Generation of Extraction and Filtration Systems for Dust, Laser Fume and Welding Smoke

144 Service excellence as a growth driver

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Two drilling masters wrapped in one New Large Diameter Drilling Solution with an Interchangeable Head and Inserts

aeguTec, the market leader for indexable drills, is combining the power of two of its popular drills into one package. The TwinRush takes away the worries associated with machining large diameter holes by assuring that the new addition to the TaeguTec drilling line offers excellent performance and high productivity. On first glance, the noticeable feature of the TwinRush joins together a centering insert with a pair of precise square inserts on either side in order to combine two different drill types onto one drill body. In order to protect the TwinRush from premature wear or damage and extend the drill’s life, which saves on tool cost and downtime, TaeguTec shields it with the remarkable TT9080 PVD multi-layered coated grade. The centering insert is TaeguTec’s revolutionary and highly popular DrillRush indexable head – a tool that continuously enables precision self-centered machining for achieving hole concentricity. Both outer inserts are the specially designed economical 4-corner SPGX type and are equipped with a wiper ground area for improved surface roughness. When compared

to conventional inner/outer indexable type drills, the SPGX type inserts’ symmetrical alignment offers double the productivity. Further benefits include an internal through hole coolant system, a hardened body for rigidity, smooth surface and wear resistance due to the drill’s post–treatment process.TaeguTec’s TwinRush comes in a diameter range from 26 millimeters to 45 mm and 5xD drilling depth of cut and is available as standard items. When it comes to drilling deep holes and/or large hole diameter machining, the TwinRush’s improved body rigidity, excellent chip control, precise 4-corner insert with wiper, double effective design and ability to drill directly without a pilot hole makes this the go-to tool when quality of the manufactured part, cost reduction and productivity are the main focus.

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Daimler Trucks has produced BharatBenz trucks in India since 2012. In May, the production will be expanded to buses.

Daimler India commercial vehicles to be part of the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology • DICV re-affirms commitment to the ‘Make in India’ campaign • DICV manufactured HDT Cabin, HDT Engine and G 85 Transmission to be on display

aimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, announced its participation at the 5-day (April 13 - 17, 2015) Hannover Messe (Hannover Fair) to be held at Hannover in Germany which is the world’s leading Trade Fair for Industrial Technology. This year, India will be the ‘Partner Country’ at the Hannover Messe, which attracts nearly two lakh global leaders in business, technology, industrial scientists and policy makers. About 300 Indian companies including public sector giants would be participating in the 5-day fair, seeking technology collaborations, business tie‐ups

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and showcasing India’s capabilities in global trade. Earlier, India had been the ‘Partner Country’ at the Hannover Messe in 2006. At the fair, DICV will be part of the India Pavilion displaying its range of ‘Make in India’ products that include the HDT (heavy duty truck) Cabin, HDT Engine and G 85 Transmission. The HDT cabin being showcased sets high standards in comfort and safety on the roads in India by mixing a spaciously designed interior with excellent illumination thus offering a high degree of driver visibility. The other class-leading display items, the OM 906 engine and the G 85 transmission will be seen in the Hall 6. Confirming DICV’s participation at Hannover Messe 2015, Mr. Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said, “We are in line with the Make in India campaign, our state of the art manufacturing plant in Oragadam manufactures world class products for both Indian and global markets.

Our BharatBenz trucks are synonymous with quality, reliability and efficiency, and this is established with the remarkable rise in our sales by 59% over the previous year. The start of the bus production later this year marks the next chapter of our success story. We are excited to present our accomplishments in India at the Hannover Messe”. Daimler is investing another 50 million Euros in the bus plant, which will start operation on the premises of the existing plant at the end of May. The plant is set up for an initial capacity of 1,500 units per year with a possible expansion to 4,000 buses. This is where rear-engine buses for the premium segment will be rolling off the assembly line under the MercedesBenz brand. The product portfolio will also include front-engine BharatBenz buses tailored to the requirements of the Indian high-volume bus market.

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range of FUSO trucks were launched as part of Daimler’s ‘Trucks Asia’ strategy. In March 2014, DICV laid the foundation stone for its upcoming Bus plant. This plant whence in completed in 2nd quarter 2015 will roll-out buses under the brands Mercedes-Benz and BharatBenz. Sustainability being a core of Daimler’s corporate culture, DICV will focus on creating efficient, reliable and ecologically friendly products.

In Chennai, roughly 3,000 employees produce robust and reliable BharatBenz trucks which already rank third in the heavy-duty segment.

Continued from page no.22 Daimler’s activities in line with “Make in India” initiative On the occasion of the Hanover Messe, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among the topics will be Modi’s initiative “Make in India” which seeks to further strengthen India’s industrial base, thus developing the country to an internationally recognized production hub. With a high level of localization and the export business from India, DICV’s business is already a prime example of the “Make in India” objective. About 85 percent of the vehicle components are produced locally at Oragadam. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) is a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany. DICV produces medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market, under the brand name 24 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

– BharatBenz. BharatBenz stands for Indian engineering with German DNA. The products have been engineered to serve all major customer segments, from owner-drivers up to large fleet operators. The efficiency of BharatBenz trucks is an optimal fit for customers keen on efficiency, a low Total Cost of Ownership over the life-cycle and highest profit potential for their businesses. The state-of-the-art production plant at Oragadam, near Chennai, spreads over 400 acres (160 hectares). It includes a modern test track designed to simulate Indian conditions – making it one of its kind in Asia. DICV has a total dedicated investment of over INR 4400 crs. (approximately €700 million). The Company also handles Production, Marketing, Sales and After Sales of Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks in India. Mercedes-Benz Trucks with the Brand Promise “Trucks you can Trust” are renowned world-wide for their reliability and efficiency under most extreme operating conditions, as well. These trucks also offer the best that Truck Technology has to offer. The Daimler Bus division in India was merged with DICV in April 2013. In May 2013, a new

BharatBenz BharatBenz is the Indian truck brand of Daimler AG, the world’s largest Commercial Vehicle manufacturer and inventor of the truck. Backed by over a century of global trucking experience and an in-depth understanding of the Indian terrain, BharatBenz is here to transform the country’s trucking industry. BharatBenz offers Indian customers an entire truck portfolio in the 9 to 49 tonne range across various applications. The name – BharatBenz - brings out the two most defining qualities of a brand that is being built exclusively for India. ‘Bharat’ carries the values, ideologies and spirit of the nation, and reinforces the brand’s commitment to serve the Indian market. ‘Benz’ upholds the lineage of innovation, technological brilliance and engineering excellence that have given unparalleled performance and great value for generations. Powered by the synergy between global leadership in technology and local deep rooted customer knowledge, BharatBenz builds robust, reliable, performance-oriented trucks to drive maximum productivity and deliver maximum value to customers across the country. With BharatBenz, a new era in Indian trucking has arrived.

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DP Technology Corp. announces the release of its innovative CAM Solution ESPRIT 2015 to increase productivity & automation CAM industry innovator DP Technology Corp. is pleased to announce the release of a new version of its pioneering flagship product ESPRIT® 2015.

The new ESPRIT 2015 Bottom Up strategy produces a more accurate stock model in less time.

New Bottom Up roughing strategy in ESPRIT 2015, combined with ESPRIT ProfitMilling cycles, allows you to take advantage of large incremental cutting depths.

SPRIT helps increase productivity for a full range of machine tool applications by generating more efficient toolpaths while also saving time by providing substantial improvements in computer numerical control (CNC) programming productivity. Besides increasing productivity, the release also provides many new and improved features specifically in the areas of intelligent machining, strategic machining, CAD-CAM data exchange and Cloud-Enabled CAM. Intelligent Machining Intelligent machining features in ESPRIT 2015 accelerates the machining process by providing new and unique 5-Axis cycles that reduce cycle time. This makes it possible to completely machine blades in a single

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setup. ESPRIT’s 5-Axis Blade Roughing tool motion is morphed across the blade from any size stock shape to uniformly offset stock allowance so it can be immediately followed by a finishing cycle. “ESPRIT 2015 offers unique features in 5-axis to make complex machining more efficient, allowing users to have more tool path options with features like blade roughing and chamfering.” said Cedric Simard, Global Marketing & Communication Director of DP Technology. “ESPRIT 2015 blade roughing enables users to remove material down to uniform stock around the blade and eliminates the need to follow semi-finish cycles. Users in the aerospace, energy, medical and automotive industries will benefit the most from these time-saving operations for precision parts.”

The Port Roughing cycle, another intelligent machining improvement in ESPRIT 2015, is a brand new 5-Axis cycle. It creates a 5-axis roughing operation to remove the material inside an area where the tool must enter through a restricted opening. The shape of the toolpath is an offset of the port surfaces, starting at the surface and proceeding inward at a constant stepover. Productivity Boost ESPRIT 2015 also includes features that increase machining productivity. The new Bottom Up roughing strategy helps take ESPRIT’s ProfitMilling high speed material removal cycle to the next level. The new Bottom Up strategy lets you attain a small residual stock height during the stock removal process. Even more, it can be combined with ProfitMilling – our unique highspeed machining roughing technology – for a major improvement in overall productivity. ProfitMilling optimizes toolpaths with engagement angle, chip load, lateral cutter force and material

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Continued from page no.26 removal rate to massively reduce cycle time and increase tool life.

ESPRIT 2015 Barrel-shaped cutter support allows you to take full advantage of side tools and provides a higher quality surface finish.

Strategic machining The strategic machining capabilities of ESPRIT 2015 have been expanded with completely redesigned stock automation capabilities for multi-tasking machines with mill, turn and drill capabilities. Available for the Facing, Contouring and Pocketing milling cycles, the new stock automation function maintains awareness of the stock removed by previous operations to generate cutting passes only in areas where stock remains. This function greatly reduces air cutting which in turn drastically reduces cycle time. Additional strategic machining improvements have been made by providing support for slot mill tools in the Port Milling and Composite cycles. Slot mill tools save machining time on operations as tee-slotting and square shoulder milling and their geometry generates lower cutting forces in soft materials and unstable setups which increases tool life. Barrel-shaped cutters are now supported in 5-Axis Blade and Composite cycles. Barrel-shaped cutters provide a much better surface finish than ball end mills because their geometry provides a larger effective radius of engagement, resulting in smaller cusps between toolpaths.

ESPRIT 2015 Conical Wrap Contouring allows one linear axis to remain at a constant value while the tool path is wrapped on the feature which is around a conical shape

CAD to CAM New data exchange features in ESPRIT 2015 make it easier ever before to move information from your CAD system into the CAM environment. Three new geometry types -- sketches, feature profiles and curves -- are now available through ESPRIT FX data exchange from Dassault Systemes CATIA, Parametric Technology Pro/ENGINEER and Siemens NX/UG. The additional information obtained from these geometry types can be easily manipulated to cover complex areas for roughing

The new ESPRIT 2015 5-Axis Chamfering strategy chamfers edges lying along a 3D curve.

ESPRIT 2015 5Axis Blade Roughing cycle makes it possible to completely machine blades in a single setup.

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operations or extend surfaces to get a better finish on edges. ESPRIT 2015 provides another important improvement to shorten programming time by increasing the accuracy of automated feature recognition. The enhanced Auto Chain support for solid faces, loops and edges lets you create chain features directly on solid models. In addition, a redesigned wall feature recognition command automatically recognizes the upper and lower limits of walls, even tapered walls, in a solid model. Cloud-Enabled CAM ESPRIT 2015 allows you to select tools based on the features of your parts in minutes saving you the drudgery of flipping through catalogs to find ideal tooling. With the ESPRIT MachiningCloud Connection, programmers have access to complete and up-to-date tooling product data, cutting hours of programming time by eliminating manual tool creation. ESPRIT 2015 simplifies the selection of cutting tools and automatically obtains the recommended ones. About ESPRIT ESPRIT is a high-performance computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for a full range of machine tool applications. ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2–5 axis milling, 2–22 axis turning, 2–5 axis wire EDM, multitasking mill-turn machining and B-axis machine tools, and high-speed 3- and 5-axis machining. About DP Technology Corp. DP Technology maintains its worldwide headquarters in Camarillo, Calif., and product development teams in California, Florence, Italy; and Berlin, Germany. Sales and support operations are located in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. For more information Web: www.dptechnology.com www.engrreview.com

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Hypertherm introduces new Centricut brand quick change torch for ESAB cutting systems

Advanced cooling features reduce the operating temperature of the electrode maximizing the hafnium pit depth and slowing its wear rate to extend electrode life. CoolFlow technology improves cooling to help maintain the size and shape of the nozzle orifice for longer life.

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ypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, announced a new Centricut® brand quick change torch for use with ESAB® plasma cutting systems. The torch, which incorporates proprietary Hypertherm technology, is designed to replace ESAB PT-36, PT-600 and PT-19XLS torches. It will perform as well as the original ESAB single piece torch design, while increasing productivity. The two-piece quick-change design allows operators to change out consumables up to three times faster or, through the use of multiple torch heads, load consumables for the next job while cutting the current job. In addition, operators can experience a lower overall operating cost by using Centricut brand consumables with either the new quick change torch or their current ESAB single piece torch. In field-testing, cut quality and consumable life from the Centricut brand consumables were consistently equal to the OEM while costing 20 to 30 percent less. The performance is due in part to Hypertherm’s patented SilverLine® electrode and CoolFlow™ nozzle technologies. SilverLine technology features a hybrid copper / silver weld joint that delivers performance equal to a solid silver electrode for a fraction of the cost. Advanced cooling features reduce the operating temperature of the electrode maximizing the hafnium pit depth and slowing its wear rate to extend electrode life. CoolFlow technology improves cooling to help

maintain the size and shape of the nozzle orifice for longer life. “This new torch provides owners of ESAB systems with the time-saving benefits of quick-change technology at a very affordable price,” explains Cynthia von Recklinghausen, product marketing manager for Hypertherm’s Centricut brand. “On top of that, ESAB owners can realize further cost savings while enjoying improved cut quality and consumable life by coupling the use of their torch with Centricut brand consumables.” Centricut brand products, like all Hypertherm products, are designed with critical-to-function tolerances and are precision manufactured by advanced machinists to deliver the best quality product every time. Hypertherm’s Centricut brand engineers and manufactures advanced plasma and laser cutting consumables. Its product line includes consumables that deliver increased value to people who own most any non-Hypertherm cutting system including systems by ESAB, Kjellberg, Kaliburn, and Trumpf. All Centricut brand products are engineered and manufactured to exacting standards and incorporate the latest technological advances that help to reduce operating costs, while delivering increased cut speed and quality. Centricut products include free technical support and come with sameday shipping. For more information editor@divya mediaonline.com www.engrreview.com

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Lantek attends the most important trade shows in Southeast Asia After attending the “Taipei International Machine Tool Show” in March, the company will be present at Singapore’s most important trade show in April

antek, world leader in the development and sale of CAD/CAM/ MES/ERP software for the sheet metal and metal structures industry, participates in the main industry and machine tools trade shows in Southeast Asia. More specifically, it had a booth at the “Taipei International Machine Tool Show” (TIMTOS 2015) held in Taiwan from March 3rd through 8th. On April 14 – 17, the multinational attended the twentieth annual MTA (“The Precision Engineering Industry Event”) held in Singapore. Lantek’s Sales Director, Joseba Pagaldai, explains: “At both events, the company’s Southeast Asia manager, Andoni Albizu, will be on the booth to interact directly and candidly

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with clients and distributors from this region of the world. In this way, we learn about the needs and demands of that market firsthand so that Lantek can adapt, offering solutions to the sheet, pipe, and profile sectors.” Coincidentally, revenues from the Asian market will show the highest growth in the company, at 27%, reaching 295,000 euros. For that reason, Pagaldai underscores the importance of Lantek’s presence at the MTA 2015 in Singapore, where the new version of Lantek’s solutions will be presented to all visitors to our booth. The trade show will receive more than 9,500 visitors and some 400 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, according to its own estimates. Lantek takes advantage of its presence at this event

to present its technological software solutions for companies. It views the companies that attend this trade show as potential clients, as they are associated with sheet metal components and manufactured goods, as well as the aerospace, automotive, construction, medical, and energy industries, among others. “This is a unique opportunity to expand our client portfolio and strengthen our presence in the Asian market,” Pagaldai remarks. The company from Alava, Spain also had the opportunity to offer its software at the Taipei trade show, held every two years at the beginning of March. Of its 47,000 visitors, 40,000 were Chinese and the rest from other Southeast Asian countries such as Japan and Malaysia. A total of 1,015 exhibitors participated in TIMTOS, an event that receives the undivided attention of the region’s machine tool community. The trade show is an essential event for Lantek: here the most advanced technology meets a market in which innovation is the secret to success. For Lantek, as its sales director emphasizes, attending the fifth largest machine tools trade show in the world and the second largest in Asia is a great business opportunity.

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Gleason launches new manufacturing facility in India

leason Corporation announced that it has broken ground for a new manufacturing facility in the Bengalaru Aerospace Park Industrial Area located in Bangalore, India to accommodate Gleason’s expanding product offerings and capabilities in India. Gleason has long had a presence in the Indian market, first through representatives and then through Gleason Works (India) Private Limited, established in 1995. Gleason Works India has machine and cutting tool manufacturing operations in Bangalore, a cutting tools service center in Chennai, and sales & service offices in Delhi, Jamshedpur, Mumbai and Pune. John J. Perrotti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gleason Corporation, said “We continue our belief that the Indian market offers significant near-term and long-term growth opportunities, and we are pleased and excited to take the next step to position Gleason to better

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serve the Indian market”. The Bengalaru Aerospace Park is a prestigious location and home to many prominent companies serving the aerospace industry. The Gleason facility will produce a wide range of products and services for aerospace customers as well as markets including automotive, heavy truck, construction, agricultural equipment, energy and others. Phase 1 of the new Gleason Works India facility is planned for completion in the second half of 2016, and includes 50,000 square feet (4,650 SQM) of space for manufacturing, sales, service and administration. The facility will continue the manufacture of Gleason Genesis® Gear Hobbing machines, gear cutting tools, workholding equipment, and aftermarket products and services, and will provide the space needed for continued expansion for other products. 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, energy, 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 sales and service offices throughout North and South America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Comer Industries & Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Historic agreement between competing market leaders From 1 January 2015, Bonfiglioli Riduttori acquired the electric wheel drive and planetary track and wheel drive product lines from Comer Industries. extreme competition, strategic vision and the ability to generate synergies are key to continuous growth. This collaboration between two companies that are historic rivals demonstrates that excellent businesses with a longterm vision are able to systematically exploit their every resource through partnerships that develop their own competitiveness in their respective reference markets. Comer Industries – turnover of 340 million euros and 1,367 employees as of 31.12.2013 – is a global leader in the design and production of advanced engineering systems and mechatronic solutions for power transmission, intended for the major manufacturers of agricultural and industrial and energy application machinery worldwide.

onfiglioli Riduttori and Comer Industries announce a historic agreement that will allow both companies, leaders in the power transmission system design and production sector, to achieve their respective long-term strategic objectives. Started from 1st January 2015, Comer Industries transfered its electric wheel drive (electric track and wheel) and planetary track and wheel drive product lines to Bonfiglioli Riduttori. The transfer of the two product lines will not affect Comer Industries’ workforce, since the agreement does not involve the transfer of resources.

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For Bonfiglioli, this acquisition represents an extraordinary opportunity to expand its own range of planetary track and wheel drives, gaining ground in the market, and extend its offer of electromobility solutions, especially for the material handling sector. Comer Industries will be able to concentrate and optimise its resources on its core product lines, intended for industrial (machines for construction and forestry, energy, fixed installations) and agricultural sector applications. In a global situation marked by profound changes in the structural conditions within which businesses operate and which faces ever more

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SAFEXPRESS establishes enormous facility at Dhule

Facility to augment economic growth in Maharashtra region

afexpress, India’s largest supply chain & logistics firm, launched its high-tech Logistics Park at Dhule. Spanning over an area of 12,50,000 sq feet, this ultra-modern Logistics Park is strategically located on NH 8. This enormous Logistics Park is one of India’s largest logistics facilities. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Rubal Jain, Director - Corporate Strategy, Safexpress said “Dhule is an emerging city of Maharashtra. The city comprises numerous small scale industries that fall under Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Dhule is a hub for both agricultural and textile industries. A large number of edible oil manufacturing plants and food processing units are located in this belt. Raw materials for paper mills, cotton mills and readymade garment industry are also available from this region.” Mr. Rubal Jain further highlighted, “Supply chain & logistics has a very vital role to play in the growth of numerous industries spread across the Maharashtra region. Despite being an agricultural and industrial hub, Dhule does not have adequate warehousing and logistics infrastructure to support the huge number of industries in the region. Keeping this in mind, Safexpress has developed an ultra-modern facility at Dhule, which will serve as a 42 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

transhipment hub as well as a warehousing facility. Safexpress, with its Logistics Park at Dhule, will bridge the infrastructure gaps and serve the supply chain & logistics requirements of the entire region.” Mr. Jain added, “We have made a significant investment to set up this ultra-modern logistics infrastructure. This will help the industries in Dhule belt in having access to our world-class supply chain & logistics services, which would contribute heavily in the economic growth of this entire region.” Speaking about the role of logistics in our lives as well as our economy, Mr. Jain said, “Right from the advent of wheel, logistics has been part and parcel of every civilization and has evolved since then to what it is now in terms of the infrastructure development or means of transportation or the specialization of activities involved. Logistics has a very spontaneous presence indeed till now and will continue to be so till the last date on earth.” He continued, “The essentials of our everyday existence, for instance, food, clothes, medicines, cosmetics, toiletries, footwear, electronic gadgets, etc., without which we cannot think of our survival any day, are the things that reach us through a very carefully planned and implemented logistics. This is the reason why logistics

is considered as the backbone of our economy.”Also present on this occasion was Mr. Vineet Kanaujia, VP – Marketing, Safexpress. Highlighting the USP of the Logistics Park at Dhule, Mr. Kanaujia said, “Our Logistics Park at Dhule has a column-less span of over 131 feet and enables loading/unloading of over 108 vehicles simultaneously. The dedicated bays and docks at our Logistics Park in Dhule provide an uninterrupted and unidirectional flow of inbound and outbound goods. The Logistics Park has a floor load capacity of 6 metric tonnes per square meter and has a truck docking area width of over 80 feet. To provide safe & smooth movement of goods within the Logistics Park we have installed high-tech equipment. Moreover, to make our Logistics Park eco-friendly, we have taken special go-green initiatives by investing in rainwater harvesting and developing special green zones.” Mr. Kanaujia concluded by saying, “This Logistics Park will be operational 24x7, 365 days in a year to provide time-definite deliveries. Due to our non-stop operations, we will be providing the fastest transit time for deliveries all across India to over 610 destinations from Dhule.” For more information, visit: www.safexpress.com www.engrreview.com

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Toshiba (TLGI) commences operations to fillip Toshiba’s Social Infrastructure Business in India TLGI will be the logistics partner of Toshiba Group Companies in India to fulfill timely and safe delivery of their orders commitments to customers in India

oshiba Logistics India Private Limited (TLGI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Logistics Corporation in Japan, announced that they have commenced operations in India. Founded in August 2014, TLGI has scaled up its expertise and skills in forward logistics to facilitate Toshiba Group companies execute timely delivery of industrial large scale products to their customers in India. TLGI will be a comprehensive logistics provider operating with end-to-end logistics capabilities starting from transportation engineering, packing/repacking, order processing, Excise & Customs compliance and clearance, to timely and accurate delivery anywhere within India. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hidenori Kanakubo, Managing Director of TLGI said, “Identifying and selecting best transportation route for timely & safe delivery of large-scaled industrial products is a major challenge. TLGI is uniquely positioned to provide Toshiba group companies with the most comprehensive set of solutions available for all their logistics needs. The Company’s goal is to continue delivering innovative, customized and high-quality services, for which it will adhere to the established know-how of the existing solutions as well as simultaneously exploring the opportunities to provide customers with additional value in new areas.” Mr. Kenji Urai, Managing Director of Toshiba India Private Ltd.(TIPL), which oversees Toshiba’s operation in India added, “Secure and timely transportation of large scale products is very important for social infrastructure business. Ensuring the quality of 44 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

products and time for delivery, Toshiba will offer reliable and extensive range of solutions/products to meet the requirements of the complete supply chain.” Toshiba is expanding social infrastructure business by providing the various products such as super-critical steam turbine & generators, transmission & distribution equipment, motor & inverter. Toshiba has won some major orders in India for Super-critical Steam Turbine and Generators from NTPC Limited for the Kudgi Super Thermal Power Project in Kudgi, Karnataka state, Meja Urja Nigam Pvt. Ltd for the Meja Thermal Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh State, and NTPC Limited for the Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station in Darlipali, Orissa state. Toshiba also won a major order in India for X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar System last year and is expanding its own business on various fields in India. About Toshiba India Private Limited (TIPL) Toshiba India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation Japan. Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical products and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations towards

securing “Growth Through Creativity and Innovation”, and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society. Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba. co.jp/index.htm Toshiba India Private Limited in India functions as a headquarter of Toshiba in India, and also encompass the following business domains. • Hydro Power Systems Business • Social Infrastructure Systems & Community Solution Systems Business • Semiconductor Business • Multi-Functional Peripherals / Devices (copy/print/fax/scan etc.) Business • Digital Products & Services Business About Toshiba Logistics India Private Limited (TLGI) Toshiba Logistics India Private Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Toshiba Logistics Corporation, Japan under Toshiba Corporation. It has been registered in India as a logistic service provider, and offers four major services; Air Freight, Sea Freight, Warehousing and Distribution.

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OMRON displays its automation expertise for the packaging sector at Intelpack-2015

eiterating its prowess in the integrated automation solutions for the packaging domain, Omron Automation displayed a wide spectrum of its advanced and high-end range of factory automation solutions at Intelpack 2015. Known as India’s largest fair on the packaging sector, the exhibition, in its 14th edition, focused on cutting edge packaging technologies across the realm of manufacturing and processing industries. Commenting on the participation, Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation India, said, “The packaging industry is the 5th largest industry in India. Currently on a double digit growth, it is expected to witness a significant upward trend in the next decade spurred by many positive factors such as the growing middle class & optimised retail, etc. Omron, being a

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pioneer in automation, is well poised to assist the sector with its India-specific ‘total solutions’ approach.” The entire portfolio exhibited at OMRON booth corroborated the company’s vision of utilising automation technologies to enrich lives of people around the world by contributing towards varied industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and FMCG to name a few. Some of notable exhibits were the solutions based on Omron’s flagship SYSMAC integrated automation platform - bottling solutions, SCARA Robot and NJ Demo Kit. The company also showcased its key range of products and components. About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company operating in industrial automation,

electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and environment fields. Established in 1933, today it is a global leader in the field of automation with around 36,000 employees in over 35 countries .The company has regional head offices in Singapore (Asia Pacific), Beijing (Greater China), Amsterdam (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), Chicago (North America), Gurgaon (India), and Sao Paulo (Latin America). Incepted in 1993, OMRON AUTOMATION INDIA caters to over eight industrial segment namely packaging, automotive, material handling, solar, food & beverages, textile and panel handling applications. The product portfolio includes Industrial components, Automation Systems, Sensing & Safety, Motion & Drives and Software. Centring on the themes of quality, safety & the environment, it supports manufacturing innovation worldwide with unique sensing & controlling technologies. Of late, OMRON has been concentrating on the solution business which solves management problems on diverse production sites. It is rapidly expanding its operations with focus on major cities namely Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune & Chennai. It is also making its presence felt across the other parts of India by appointing resident engineers to address the ever challenging requirements of the clients. A major factor in Omron’s progress globally & locally has been the strong commitment towards its customers keeping ‘Quality First’.

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Red Lion adds New HSPA+ Cellular Plug-In Module to Graphite HMI Platform New Communication Option Creates Powerful HMI Solution to Remotely Monitor and Control Equipment

ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the availability of an HSPA+ (GMHSPA) cellular module for its Graphite™ Human Machine Interface (HMI) platform. The new module uses an HSPA+ cellular network to provide reliable high-speed data communication to remotely-located assets across oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, utility and alternative energy applications. Programmed using Red Lion’s award-winning Crimson® software, the GMHSPA+ module easily plugs into Graphite HMIs to provide a space-saving solution that simplifies installation. The combined solution supports over 300 different industrial protocols, enabling users to monitor and control a large variety of disparate equipment and processes, such as temperatures, pressures, flows and levels. “Combining an HSPA+ cellular module with Graphite HMIs provides 48 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

customers with a powerful solution to cost-effectively monitor and control remote equipment,” said Jeff Thornton, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. “Using high-speed cellular networks eliminates expensive site visits. This allows users to receive critical device and performance data in real time, thereby saving time and money while staying informed.” Launched in 2013, Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs offer a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS textmessaging and email alerts provide early warning of process issues, which helps avoid costly downtime. In addition, protocol conversion lets programmers select 13 or more simultaneous protocols from a list of over 300 to seamlessly integrate disparate devices such as PLCs, drives, barcode readers and panel meters. For more information on Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs, visit http:// www.redlion.net/Graphite.

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HARTING’s Ha-VIS preLink future-proofs AV multimedia ethernet cabling network upgrades, reducing installed cost

ARTING’s Ha-VIS preLink® cabling system consists of a simple field pre-wired IDC cable terminal block which accommodates up to eight wires and is connected in a single operation using the preLink® assembly tool. Feedback from the assembly tool assures the installer that assembly has been properly performed, ensuring a highly reliable termination process. The wired terminal block can then be loaded or unloaded in the rear receptacle of the female or male preLink® Ethernet modules and preLink® Extenders, such that pre-assembled cable segments can be swapped quickly during maintenance and upgrades, providing total user installation flexibility. RJ45 female socket designs are based on either the industry recognized “Keystone” style or HARTING’s own industry form factor “HIFF” version, which can then be accommodated in a range of HARTING’s well-known connector housings . The HARTING preLink Extenders allow additional extensions to cabling systems and can facilitate the interlinking of fixed installation solid conductor cabling conditions to flexible, lower installed cost stranded conductor cables. All HARTING 50 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

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preLink® Ethernet modules support performance to 10GBit Cat6A, thus enabling existing Cat 5 or Cat 6E installation upgrades by only replacing the cable and re-using the preLink® modules. The preLink® termination system process is highly reliable and repeatable, preventing installer errors even in cramped conditions and thus saving valuable installation time. It also offers a very robust Ethernet cabling

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igus presents a new energy supply system Guidelok slimline P for less weight and more dynamics saves up to 80 percent of the cost

igus presents its new GLSL-P, a lightweight and affordable guide system, which consists entirely of plastic and is designed for hanging energy chain applications. (Source: igus GmbH)

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o be able to always achieve faster accelerations and speeds in aisle travels, igus has developed an energy chain supply system completely made of plastic. This is characterised by low weight and moreover, easy installation. Visitors to the igus stand at the Hanover Fair in Hall 17 can experience this innovation and more “motion plastics”. igus has advanced its guidelok slimline system once again and now presents the new GLSL-P, which is entirely made of plastic. The guide system for hanging energy chain applications does not require an enclosed channel trough or other elaborate, expensive enclosures and holds the energy chain system as in aisle travels on the railway. Instead, lightweight plastic segments are mounted only every two metres, which saves up to 80 percent trough costs and also weight compared to the previous metal option. Therefore, even faster speeds and accelerations can be achieved. Another advantage of the plastic novelty is that vibrations are absorbed better. “The lightweight guide rails made of fibreglass can easily be plugged into the plastic segments of GLSP-P, hence, implementing the installation completely without tools, leading to a reduction in costs yet again,” explains Christian Strauch, industry manager for materials handling at igus. Secure hold for energy chain system Two automatically actuated

compensators in the segments of the guidelok slimline P fix the e-chain and ensure a quiet, smooth run. If the chain moves in the radius through the segment, the compensator is activated and fixes the energy chain. The innovative locking levers are complemented by open guide rails made of reinforced plastic between the segments, which allows for more dynamics. ABOUT IGUS: igus GmbH is a globally leading manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The Cologne-based family business has offices in 35 countries and employs around 2,400 people around the world. In 2013, igus generated a turnover of 427 million euros with motion plastics, plastic components for moving applications. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs.

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Low-maintenance drives for food processing

t the Anuga FoodTec exhibition in Cologne, Germany, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will present distributed drive concepts that meet the typical demands of the food industry. Variable-speed drives with IP66/IP69K ingress protection are suitable for processes that require regular cleaning with high-pressure steam jets. All components are manufactured in-house: gearboxes, smooth-surface motors, and frequency inverters. The nsd tupH anti-corrosion treatment gives the aluminum housings a smooth and durable surface. Even blows and scratches do not impair the corrosion resistance. Since no coating is applied but the surface itself is hardened, there can be no pollution of products or process media as for instance with chipping paint. The nsd tupH treatment is approved for food applications according to FDA Title 21 CFR 175.300. Trade show visitors will

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be able to see nsd tupH drives that have performed in a salty atmosphere for one year and were removed for demonstration purposes. In contrast to painted drives, these units have not corroded. Due to their superior resilience, nsd tupH drives require minimal maintenance and have a long service life. The comprehensive NORD gearbox program enables drive configurations exactly tailored to the particular demand while at the same time supporting an easy variant management.

For high-hygiene applications and demanding environments, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS equip their products with suitable protection

Company background NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 3.000 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies application-specific concepts and solutions, even for special applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 500 mn in the 2014 business year. The company founded in 1965 now has over 35 subsidiaries worldwide. The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services. NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 1,000 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers. Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

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Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. has set the international ball rolling

andhi Automations Pvt Ltd, India’s No.1 Entrance Automation & Loading Bay Equipment Company has set the international ball rolling. Company’s participation in international exhibitions; like R + T at Stuttgart, Germany; Big 5 at Dubai; has amply cleared its intentions to go international in a big way. R+T Stuttgart is a global platform for presentation of innovative varieties of doors, door frames, roller shutters, sun protection systems, blinds, gates, security sensors, and such other products. This event is a platform where exhibitors across the globe present the most innovative of their offerings in the presence of top decision makers of the construction industry. Top architects and decorators from the world over come to this event to evaluate business and partnership opportunities with global construction giants. A platform for innovative designs and world class products, this event is one not be missed. R+T is held once every 3 years in Germany at Stuttgart. This year as many as 827 exhibitors from 125 different countries and more than 60,000 visitors attended the exhibition. Approximately 85 percent exhibitors came from Europe, primarily from France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Austria. We spoke at length with Company’s Director Mr. Samir Gandhi about his experience at R+T and future plans of the Company. How was your experience at R+T? I have visited R+T many times in the last 20 years personally. This was the first time we took part as an exhibitor. R+T is the undisputed number 1 trade fair - the leading world trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun 56 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

protection systems. Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd was the only company representing India in this gigantic trade fair. We took immense pride in seeing our tri color flag hoisted, among flags of all other countries. What are your learning’s from R+T Stuttgart? It’s held once every 3 years. R+T has become an international industry meeting place for trade and industry. R+T had visitors from other industries: architects and planners, interior designers, window and prefabricated house manufacturers. We had an opportunity to see trends which are influencing international markets and technical advances, manufacturers, and craftsmen. We are happy to say that our products meet international standards. More than 800 exhibitors of the roller shutters, doors / gates and sun protection industry, including key global players, were present with impressive trade fair stands and spectacular product innovations. How was over all response from R+T? Industry veterans from diverse background visited our stall and we had an opportunity to exchange ideas and we are glad that they were impressed with the kind of product portfolio we have and they were in awe of our technical expertise. Many have expressed their desire to partner with us. In the next few weeks we will be scrutinizing proposals from different companies and we will be meeting lot of them again to discuss the possibility of export in respective countries. In a short span of time you have reached international level. To whom will you credit this achievement? The synergy between the different

processes allows us to offer our customers high quality products. All thanks to our highly trained and experienced technicians and the use of special materials, we are able to satisfy any customer requirement. We look forward to providing most reliable solutions for any environment. What are your future Plans? “We are number 1 in the domestic market. There’s huge untapped international market for our products. Our products meet international safety standards and with right kind of product portfolio, we are ready to meet the demands of this huge international market.” With increased globalization and countries opening up for business we see a great opportunity in neighboring countries also. For instance in Myanmar, last few years foreign investments has increased from few million to several billions dollars (300 million dollar 2009 to 5 billion 2014). The Myanmar government has relaxed import restrictions and abolished export taxes. Such policies boost our confidence and we will venture in such countries. “Our current target for export is Gulf Countries and European Countries. In coming years we will be aiming neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and few African countries. I have visited few of these countries and we have better products to offer them, than the ones they are currently using. By 2018 years we are targeting 50% revenue from export.”

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Smart factory = smart business at WIN Automation EURASIA 2015 Industrie 4.0 in the spotlight at Eurasia’s leading industrial trade fair

annover/Istanbul. Robotic arms that mimic animals, unmanned vehicles racing through warehouses, and energy-saving pump systems represent a sample of the Industrie 4.0 building blocks on display at WIN Automation EURASIA (19–22 March 2015, Istanbul), where 1,581 exhibiting companies from 21 countries demonstrated products and solutions for the smart factory of the future. WIN Automation EURASIA’s four trade fairs (Otomasyon EURASIA, Materials Handling EURASIA, Hydraulic & Pneumatic EURASIA, and Electrotech EURASIA) covered industrial automation, materials handling and logistics, fluid power, and energy and electrotechnology, respectively – sectors that play crucial roles in improving production efficiency and quality while reducing costs. “Turkey provides access to 1.5 billion customers in Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa – markets that together represent $25 trillion of GDP,” said Wolfgang Pech, senior vice president at Deutsche Messe AG. “WIN is a showcase for global players as well as small and medium-sized companies. More than 77,000 visitors – including delegations from Algeria, Egypt, Germany, Libya, Palestine, and Tunisia – came to WIN because they know it is Eurasia’s innovation platform.” Robotic arms that imitate the compact movements of animals and humans took center stage at Otomasyon EURASIA. Flexible and ergonomic, such systems reduce production and packaging times while preventing damage to products, especially in the food industry.

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“Manufacturing facilities throughout Eurasia use Yaskawa products. At WIN Automation we demonstrated the synergy between our drive, industrial automation and robotics lines,” said Turgay Halimler, managing director at YASKAWA Turkey, adding, “The Turkish market is currently more important for us than Europe, because Turkey is more open to innovation and provides feedback quickly.” Materials Handling EURASIA spotlighted the range and flexibility of unmanned warehousing solutions that use smart navigation and sensors to autonomously control movement and avoid collisions. “Turkey’s logistics market, which is growing at about 15 percent annually, is very important for us,” said Wilfried Baur, managing director at Jungheinrich Turkey. “Our customers include national companies as well as European and international companies with operations in Turkey, such as Bauhaus, Mercedes and Metro, so we see Turkey as an important bridge between Europe and Asia. We focused on three areas at Materials Handling EURASIA: diesel vehicles, warehousing technology and customer service.” Hydraulic & Pneumatic Eurasia featured innovative fluid power systems that support automation technologies. “Turkey’s hydraulics market is full of potential, not only for companies that meet domestic demand, but also for Turkish manufacturers that export. As the market leader in Turkey, we generate 80 percent of our turnover in Eurasia,” said Bircan Atılgan, international marketing manager at Kastaş A.ş. “We introduced several new piston pneumatic seals at WIN as well as JPU9407, the premium thermoplastic

polyurethane (TPU) for machined seals, which brings many advantages to industry standard materials, especially at higher temperatures.” Hydraulic & Pneumatic EURASIA also featured the premier in Turkey of the special display PUMP Plaza. “Demand for pumps is high in Turkey, so it is important to be here to meet customers,” said Marcel Meijers, publisher at DdV media, organizer of the plaza. “Our exhibitors present a complete range of pumps and pump systems, including drive technology, controls and components.” Electrotech EURASIA included products such as smart and refined safety relays that communicate with each other to control manufacturing processes. “Turkey’s electrical industry is developing in line with the region’s rapidly growing construction sector. Project companies – particularly electrical contractors – as well as end users and investment organizations from all over Turkey visit WIN,” said Ender Demiray, marketing manager at EAE. “We presented busbar trunking, cable ducts and LED lighting luminaires. Busbar systems’ modular structure makes them much more flexible for energy transmission and distribution than cable systems.” WIN Automation EURASIA is organized by Hannover Messe Bilesim Fuarcilik A.S., Deutsche Messe’s subsidiary in Turkey, and belongs to Deutsche Messe’s HANNOVER MESSE Worldwide portfolio, which includes events in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Italy, and the United States. WIN Eurasia Automation 2016 is scheduled for 17–20 March in Istanbul. For more information www.hannovermesse.de/pressservic www.engrreview.com

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Honeywell expands cyber security development capabilities with New Research Lab

Honeywell’s Industrial Cyber Security Group Builds on Decade of Offerings for Process Industries

oneywell (NYSE: HON) Process Solutions (HPS) announced the opening of the Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security Lab to advance its development and testing of new technologies and software to defend industrial facilities and operations such as refineries and manufacturing plants from cyber attacks. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT), reported cyber incidents on industrial targets in 2014 continue to increase and are up more than 25 percent since 2011. ICS-CERT’s latest report also said that in 40 percent of incidents that were reported, experts did not know how hackers intruded the system because of a lack of detection and monitoring capabilities. Similar concerns were reflected in a global survey on cyber security conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs in September 2014 on behalf of Honeywell. In that survey, more than 75 percent of respondents from 10 countries said they were fearful that cyber criminals could disrupt major sectors of the economy, and identified the oil and gas, chemicals and power industries as particularly vulnerable. For more than a decade, Honeywell has developed and provided proprietary cyber protection software and technology for its leading process automation solutions, including

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Experion process controls, which are used at hundreds of industrial sites such as refineries, chemical plants, gas processing units, power plants, mines and mills around the world. During that time, the Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security group has delivered more than 1,000 industrial cyber security projects globally. “We have a successful history of providing cyber defense solutions for our industrial customers and this new cyber lab expands our capabilities,” said Jeff Zindel, global business leader for Cyber Security, HPS. “We will be able to validate new solutions faster in a variety of scenarios and increase our customers’ defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks.” The new Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security Lab, located in Duluth, Ga., includes a model of a complete process control network that Honeywell cyber security experts will leverage for proprietary research, hands-on training, and to develop, test and certify industrial cyber security solutions. This lab will help accelerate development time of new cyber protection technologies and speed availability to customers. In addition to its new lab, Honeywell’s Industrial Cyber Security group has also added a number of cyber security experts to increase the bench strength of its development and business teams. “Many of our customers have come to us looking for cyber security

solutions to defend their industrial facilities, operations and people from damage, disruption and misuse,” said Zindel. “They understand the very real threat that is out there, and they want to be more proactive in guarding against it. Honeywell is building on its leading industrial cyber security expertise and experience with this new research and development lab as well as adding highly-regarded cyber security experts around the globe to support our customers’ growing needs.” For more information about Honeywell’s industrial cyber security solutions, please visit BeCyberSecure. com. Honeywell Process Solutions (www. honeywellprocess.com) is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals, minerals and mining industries. Process Solutions is part of Honeywell’s Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group, which also includes UOP, a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials.

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The game changer of thermal imaging industry Mr. T.P. Singh Country Manager, India-Instruments, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

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Q. Kindly brief us about your company and different solutions you provide? FLIR is Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications that offers affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as Predictive Maintenance, condition monitoring, R&D, Fire fighting, security and surveillance etc. Our Thermography products are extensively being used by customers in India and Globally. FLIR is listed on NASDAQ and our 2014 global turnover was USD 1.5 Billion. We have approx. 3000 employees globally.

Q. For how long FLIR is in India and how is the business? FLIR started its operation in India in 2011 and the business has been good. We have many happy customers in India who are using our products for different applications.

Q. You deal in a great technology. Kindly explain the same for a new person ? As a theory, almost all objects around us emits infrared(IR) radiations which our eyes cannot see. See image below- Infrared energy (A) coming from an object is focused by the optics (B) onto an infrared detector (C). The detector sends the information to sensor electronics (D) for image processing. The electronics translate the data coming from the detector into an image (E) that can be viewed in the viewfinder or on a standard video monitor or LCD screen. Infrared thermography is the art of transforming an infrared image into a radiometric one; every pixel in a radiometric image is actually a temperature measurement, so temperature values to be read from the image. This makes the thermal imaging camera a perfect tool for Predictive Maintenance applications.

This picture is for illustrative purpose only. Since IR radiations are everywhere, these cameras have application almost at all the places.

Q. How this product is used in Industries ? FLIR thermal imaging cameras are must have tools for electricians and maintenance technicians. They give you the power to see problems in a way no other technology can, and allow you to inspect equipment quickly and take accurate temperature measurements from a safe distance. FLIR cameras help you find impending trouble before it hurts someone, shuts things down or wastes energy. FLIR thermal cameras can be used in many different areas of your business, which can accelerate your return on investment. Most electrical and mechanical devices get hot before they fail. Finding these problems early allows you to do repairs on a more convenient schedule rather than in an emergency. But there are plenty of other areas you can use your camera to save money, including flat roof water damage detection, process control and energy loss. Check out FLIR.com and the Infrared Training Center (ITC) to learn about more applications.

Q. Can you explain above answer with some more details please ? Yes, as discussed, Thermal imaging help you to ‘ SEE” tomorrow’s problem today. Below images will explain the same in detail.

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First image shows loose fuse connection, and second one can help to Discover overheated bearings, linkages, and other components before they can interrupt your operations or create safety hazards.

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Q. Are there any new developments ? what are latest new features in these devices ? Yes there are . If you plan to share saved images with customers or co-workers, a thermal image alone isn’t always enough to help them understand what they’re seeing. That’s why FLIR developed MSX® Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging to bring together the best of both spectrums in www.engrreview.com

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a striking, innovative way. Now onboard the full line of new FLIR Ex-series, Exx-series and T-series cameras, MSX instantaneously generates a definitive, all-in-one thermal picture that easily orients you to the location of the problem as soon you see it on the screen or in a report. No more guesswork or messing around with extra photos.

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Q. What makes MSX a unique feature ? MSX is completely different. Using FLIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented algorithm, MSX extracts the high contrast highlights from the built-in visible cameraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image and then virtually etches the skeletonized details onto the entire corresponding FLIR infrared image in real time. The result: totally recognizable thermal video and snapshots integrated with all the texture,depth and definition you need to isolate the problem in one simple picture. See an example below.

Q. Last question, Mr. Singh, whats your background ? I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 21 years of work experience. I am responsible for Sales of Instruments division of FLIR in India.

Q. Tell us something about the quality of your Instruments? We are maintaining highest standard of quality and our products confirm the same. We are giving 10 years warranty on our uncooled detector of handheld Thermography range after product registration on our website within 60 days of purchase, - this assurance itself confirms the confidence we have in our product and quality standard we follow.

Q. Have you launched any new product recently ? Yes, we have launched revoltionery new product in India on 1st April, model C2. This is smallest Thermal product which can come in pocket and is available at very low price of INR 70,000/- ( approx.).

Q. Other than Thermal Cameras, do you have any other type of equipmets ? Yes, we do have complete range of Test and Measurement instruments including Digital multimeters, Clamp meters, 66 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

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NI announces Industry’s First Intel Xeon-Based PXI Embedded Controller and Highest Bandwidth Chassis Eight-core processor and PCI Express Gen 3 technology offer up to 2X performance boost and turn raw data into real insight

N About NI Since 1976, NI (www.ni.com) has made it possible for engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges with powerful platform-based systems that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation. Customers from a wide variety of industries – from healthcare to automotive and from consumer electronics to particle physics – use NI’s integrated hardware and software platform to improve the world we live in.

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I (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the NI PXIe8880 controller, which is based on the Intel® Xeon® processor, and the NI PXIe-1085 chassis, which is the industry’s first chassis that uses PCI Express Gen 3 technology. The combination of the eight-core, server-class Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2618L v3 and full system bandwidth of 24 GB/s delivers breakthrough performance for computationally intensive and highly parallel applications such as wireless test, semiconductor test and 5G prototyping. Customers can take advantage of the flexibility of the PXI platform to replace previous generation controllers with the NI PXIe-8880 and see up to double the performance in their test and measurement applications. “Over the past two decades, we have witnessed a gradual shift from traditional instrumentation in favor of the PXI platform for automated test,” said Jessy Cavazos, industry manager for measurement and instrumentation at Frost & Sullivan. “With the addition of Intel® Xeon® processor technology, we expect the adoption of PXI to only increase for high-performance applications.” NI collaborated with Intel to deliver the server-class power of Intel® Xeon® processors to the test and measurement market. The embedded

controller features eight cores, up to 24 GB of DDR4 memory and 24 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3 connectivity to the backplane. This provides engineers and scientists with up to twice the processing power and bandwidth compared to previous generation controllers. In addition, the new 18-slot chassis incorporates PCI Express Gen 3 technology with eight lanes per slot for a matched total system bandwidth of 24 GB/s, so any test and measurement system can scale well into the future. “The use of the latest Intel® Xeon® processors is a new milestone for our collaboration with NI,” said Shahram Mehraban, director of market development for Industrial IoT at Intel. “The Internet of Things requires the highest possible processing power to reduce time to market and lower the cost of test, and NI’s approach with PXI is critical toward that goal.” When paired with LabVIEW system design software, this next-generation PXI controller and chassis combination empowers engineers and scientists to turn 24 GB/s of test and measurement data into readily usable insight.

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Delta Electronics at Hannover Messe 2015: Smart Solutions for Automation and Energy Management

elta Electronics, Inc. will exhibit a full spectrum of smart solutions for automation and energy management applications during Hannover Messe 2015 from April 13th to 17th. Delta echoes Hannover Messe’s “Integrated Industry – Join the Network” lead theme for its 2015 by enabling highly integrated intelligent industrial automation, visualization and control technologies (SCARA, iPEMS™, machinery automation), smart energy storage and management systems (BESS, Delta Energy Online) and energy-efficient infrastructure for datacenters (InfraSuite, large-power UPS). Delta’s highlights at Hannover Messe 2015 will be: • Industrial Automation Solutions for industrial facilities and processes that aim to achieve high levels of integration, productivity and energy efficiency. These include: Production automation for beverage lines and food packaging; machinery automation for injection molding equipment and gantry, energy regeneration systems for cranes and elevators. Visitors will experience live demos of Delta’s new SCARA DRS40L Series solution, a robot arm system that improves daily productivity by up to 3 times in several industrial processes such as insertion, screw locking, assembly, coating, soldering, transporting and packaging for consumer electronics, rubber, plastic packaging processes (available in Taiwan/China in 2015). • Intelligent Monitoring and Management System iPEMS™ is a revolutionary, highly adaptable and customizable total solution that integrates IoT technology with

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Delta’s DVCS advanced vision control system. iPEMS™ enables monitoring of more than 10 million supervision points in real-time, ultra high-resolution visualization with intuitive SCADA graphics and with big data mining and analysis capabilities. These features have, for example, become a valuable support for effective decision-making processes within the industrial operations of a major oil & gas firm, thus helping realize significant improvements in both operational and energy efficiency. • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is an innovative, smart, modular and flexible solution complementary with renewable energy systems in smart grid installations for an effective optimization of building energy balances. Delta will show the BESS at Hannover Messe 2015 integrated with renewable (photovoltaic) systems, electric vehicle chargers and energy-efficient street lighting. The BESS leverages several energy-saving technologies developed by Delta. • Delta Energy Online is an enterprise-grade energy management solution to fulfill the needs of the extendable energy supervisory architectures. Its comprehensive capabilities in providing real-time and historical energy consumption data, effective diagnosis and smart control of energy usage help to achieve energy saving targets. • InfraSuite Datacenter Infrastructure Solutions is an optimal option for IT managers that strive to implement “green data centers” through significant improvements in energy consumption and in operational efficiency. InfraSuite includes the newly-launched air-cooled type

RowCool 35kW, the high-temp chilled water RowCool with cooling capacity up to 60kW to optimize the investment with a single cooling unit, and the DCIM (Datacenter Infrastructure Management) for comprehensive monitoring and management of data centers. • New 3-phase large-power 500kVA Ultron DPS Series UPS (uninterruptible power supply) with 96% AC-AC efficiency, suitable for mission critical applications such as telecommunications, manufacturing and data centers. • Innovative Telecom Power Systems: Delta will exhibit the super-silent Hybrid Power system for which secures reliable and uninterrupted power supply even in remote and rural areas with unreliable or unavailable power grid, significantly lowers OPEX, optimizes the use of energy and significantly lowers CO2 emissions. The Small Cell telecom power supply unit is specifically designed for supporting smaller 4G-network radio cells. It offers excellent power density, silent operation and a modern design, seamlessly fitting in the metropolitan and residential environments. Our exhibited telecom rectifiers are equipped with cutting edge technology, allowing more than 97% efficiency and outstanding power density. They serve for up to 7% lower site energy consumption, delivering significant OPEX savings. Delta’s stand at Hannover Messe 2015: A49, Hall 11.

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Chicago Pneumatic launches new tampers range to meet compaction challenges

nternational construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has launched the new MS 595 and MS 695 tampers range to address productivity and manoeuvrability challenges in compaction tasks. The new range, its most compact and lightweight range of tampers in its 100 year history, provides users with powerful, highly manoeuvrable tampers plus, the addition of a new 6” plate model, alongside the 9 and 11” models, allows for work to be carried out in smaller, more enclosed spaces, providing greater comfort and productivity. With a forward-leaning design, the MS 595 and MS 695 offer superior control of the tamper, allowing users to walkbehind while the momentum carries the tamper forward. Additional features such as the easy-access control lever enable the operator to switch to idle with just one hand. The compact, slim line design make the new tampers ideal for narrow trench work with the ability to tightly move around objects. “We have designed our new tampers range to provide enhanced efficiency whilst still keeping the tried and tested, rugged reliability people expect from CP” says Andrzej Mroziński, product manager at Chicago Pneumatic. “Despite incorporating a more powerful engine the lightweight tampers are easy to transport whilst the reduction in noise and the ergonomic design provide additional comfort and safety.” The tampers are equipped with new 4-stroke Honda GXR 120 engines offering improved fuel consumption and fewer HC (Hydro Carbon) and NOx (mono-nitrogen oxides) emissions. The engines offer 3.5 hp (horse power) and have been specifically designed for the new tampers range to ensure maximum power to perform in even the toughest environments. Thanks to the installation of a brand new muffler and the overhead camshaft design, noise levels

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have also been reduced. About Chicago Pneumatic Since 1901, the Chicago Pneumatic name has represented high-performance tools and equipment designed for an extensive range of applications. Chicago Pneumatic offers a wide range of pneumatic, hydraulic and petroldriven equipment, portable compressors and generators, light towers, rig-mounted attachments, and compaction equipment for the construction and demolition industry. With a global network of distributors, Chicago Pneumatic provides customers with worldwide sales and service support. To learn more about the extensive range of Chicago Pneumatic equipment, please visit www.cp.com.

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Alfa Laval India Limited Enhances Customer Service Launches Toll Free Number - 1 800 267 2528

Through this number the stakeholders will be routed to a Service representative responsible for customer’s local requirement. The service representative will secure that the caller gets in touch with the relevant service, competence or individual that can provide personalised assistance with any existing equipment or a future requirement.

lfa Laval (India) Ltd has opened a Toll free number for all clients and stake holders to be in easier contact with the company. The initiative is part of a continuous strive for Superior customer service and ease of contact. Company Toll free number will be visible in all future documentation as well as on equipment serviced by Alfa Laval. Through this number the stakeholders will be routed to a Service representative responsible for customer’s local requirement. The service representative will secure that the caller gets in touch with the relevant service, competence or individual that can provide personalised assistance with any existing equipment or a future requirement. The Company looks forward to continuously optimize the performance of its customers’ processes time and time again! About Alfa Laval India Alfa Laval (India) traces its origin to 1937 as a trading company. During 1960s, it merged with Alfa Laval Limited to become Vulcan Laval Limited. During 1980s Alfa Laval AB became the largest shareholder with a 40%

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stake. Over a period of time, Alfa Laval have consolidated their shareholding in the Company which at present stands at 98.20%. Alfa Laval (India) is a leading provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its Swedish principal AlfaLavalGroup’skey technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. Besides, Alfa Laval products & systems are widely used in a variety of applications in Indian industries like Food Processing, Inorganic, Marine, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Energy, Effluent Handling, Steel & Metal, Sugar, Petrochemical, Pulp & Paper, Distillery, Starch, Edible oil Processing and Brewery. The Company holds ISO 9001:2008 Certification from LRQA of UK for its entire manufacturing operations and after sales services. About Alfa Laval Group Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The

solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, oil and gas exploration, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena. Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX, and, in 2014, posted annual sales of about SEK 35.1 billion (approx. 3.85 billion Euros). The company has about 18 000 employees.

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THE FUTURE OF EFFICIENCY & SPEED IS HERE – MASTERCAM’S DYNAMIC MOTION TECHNOLOGY Since 2008, Mastercam has been building Dynamic Motion into our software. That means it has been shop-tested and proven in real-world environments. Dynamic Motion toolpaths carve out massive amounts of material quickly, reducing cycle times by up to 75% – while doubling and even tripling the tool life – immediately putting more money in your pocket. Sounds unbelievable, right? But as the market leader, we’ve had our Dynamic Motion toolpaths tested in most every conceivable work environment around the world. It works.

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Jindal Steel & Power Limited

joins Prime Minister’s #GiveItUp Call Appeals to its 20,000 employees to Voluntarily Give Up LPG Subsidy JSPL to extend #GiveItUp appeal to employment eco-system of 50,000 families and over 1 lakh shareholders

indal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) announced its commitment to the “Give it Up” call made by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister had appealed to Indian citizens, who can afford, to voluntarily let go of the domestic LPG subsidy as their personal contribution towards nation building. Immediately after the appeal made by the Prime Minister, JSPL’s senior management led by its Chairman Shri Naveen Jindal came forward to participate in this unique initiative. “As a progressive and forward looking organization committed to Build a Nation of our Dreams, we have appealed to all our employees to participate in this first-of-its-kind landmark initiative under leadership of our dynamic Prime Minister. I am glad to see the large scale response coming from our employees who have joined me in giving up domestic LPG subsidy as our personal contribution towards nation building”, Shri Naveen Jindal, Chairman - JSPL said. Shri Naveen Jindal has committed to carry the “Give It Up” call to all stakeholders of JSPL in order to catalyse the achievement target of one crore set by the Government of India. Jindal Steel and Power made an appeal to it’s over 20,000 employees to come forward and support the cause of nation building under the leadership of our Prime Minister. JSPL had launched a multi-media internal communications campaign to create awareness and facilitate participation of it’s over 20,000 employees in the “Give It Up” call. In the coming days, the company plans to extend the 78 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

outreach to the employment eco-system of 50,000 families that are associated with JSPL, as well as its over 1 lakh shareholders. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Rajeev Bhadauria, Group Director – JSPL said, “JSPL has consistently participated in progressive causes of national interest and socio-economic development. In line with the tradition of the JSPL Group, we aim to carry the “Give It Up” message to all our stakeholders, and have started an internal campaign to facilitate formation of a common interest group encompassing professional and personal associates who can afford to give up domestic LPG subsidy.” Every domestic LPG cylinder we use carries a substantial subsidy, which translated to a huge annual burden on the Government of India. The savings from reduced subsidy bill towards domestic LPG can be used in other progressive development measures. Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had earlier appealed to Banks and Industrial Houses, alongwith their employees, to give up domestic LPG subsidy voluntarily. To be a part of #GiveItUp campaign, a written request can be submitted with the distributor or through an online application available on http://giveitup.in/. In the recent past, JSPL has voluntarily taken up the cause of helping the Government to meet the fury of natural disasters be it in Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand or J&K to name a few. Recently, JSPL Foundation, which spearheads the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives

of JSPL, joined hands with Habitat for Humanity India (HFHI) to re-build 20 homes for the flood affected people in the Kashmir Valley. About Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) is a US$ 3.3 billion business conglomerate, and one of India’s fastest growing and largest integrated steel manufacturers, significantly present in Steel, Power Generation and Infrastructure segments, catering to a large part of India’s domestic energy and infrastructure requirement. Part of the over US$ 18 billion diversified O. P. Jindal Group, JSPL’s business operations span across Asia, Africa and Australia. The company has committed investments exceeding US$ 30 billion in the future and has several business initiatives running simultaneously across continents. Led by Shri Naveen Jindal, the youngest son of the legendary Shri O.P. Jindal, the company produces economical and efficient steel and power through backward and forward integration. From the widest flat products to a whole range of long products, JSPL today has a product portfolio that caters to markets across the steel value chain.

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PUMPS-VALVES » BUSINESS NEWS

KBL launches allnew ‘i-CAN’ series of pumps FInnovative design and lightweight of the pump reduces total cost of ownership and cuts maintenance time for small scale industries KBL Authorities at the launch

irloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a global fluid management company, has announced the launch of highly-advanced i-CAN series of pumps, designed to dramatically reduce maintenance time and total cost of ownership (TCO) for the small-scale industries. The new cutting-edge product launched by KBL will help customers install, operate and maintain their systems more efficiently and reliably. The seal-less and gland-less monoblock design of the pump enables it to cater to industries like ice-making plants, cold storages, air-conditioning plants, dairies and some small scale industries involved in refrigeration-related businesses. The pump’s compact, lightweight yet sturdy design with less number of components helps

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it to minimize assembly and dismantling time and occupy less space. The pump is hailed as a step-up from the conventional mechanical seal pump category which requires heavy maintenance. Commenting at the occasion of the launch, Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and MD, KBL said: “We are excited about the new range of i-CAN pumps. In the process industry, maintenance of pumps is a critical task. Normally, this industry requires skilled manpower to handle pumps. In a major departure from the past practice, the i-CAN series of pumps brings in simplicity in operation as well as maintenance. This new addition to the range of pumps offered KBL will enable the company to serve as the ‘one-stop-shop’ of pumps required for process applications. Being maintenance-free, the product will enhance process reliability at the customer-end.”The i-Can pumps can be installed without any strict alignment requirements. The pumps are silent in operation and can be offered with Horizontal as well as in Vertical execution, depending upon

the site conditions. The pumps are capable of handling toxic, explosive, expensive, hazardous, cryogenic and corrosive fluids without any possibility of emissions into the environment and will be suitable for vacuum-tight application and for fluids which react when come in contact with the atmosphere. About KBL: Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is the flagship company of the US$2.1 billion Kirloskar group. KBL is a 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.

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FLIR Systems announces

APAC availability of the C2, World’s first compact full featured professional thermal camera Compact design and radiometric imagery for the fast troubleshooting and powerful reports that professionals need

LIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the release of the FLIR C2, the first full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera designed to help professionals find and see hidden heat patterns that can clearly show where problems are, such as sources of overheating electrical connections and more. Its compact and slim design enables the C2 to fit comfortably into any pocket, available for immediate use to uncover invisible electrical & HVAC issues and to show customers where potential problems are located. In fact, at 4.9 × 3.1 × 0.94 inches and .13 kg, the sleek architecture makes the C2 the most convenient, full featured thermal camera to carry available on the market. Featuring FLIR’s patented MSX® real-time image enhancement and a

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brilliant, simple-to-use touch screen with auto orientation, the camera creates thermal images with stunning details to help identify problem locations easier. MSX adds key details (captured by the onboard visible camera) to the C2’s thermal images so numbers, letters, texture and other features are clearly recognizable without compromising the thermal image. The C2’s 4800-pixel resolution, high sensitivity detector captures and displays subtle thermal patterns and small temperature differences useful in electrical & HVAC applications, and a wide 41° field-of-view frames in more of the scene, Plus, the C2 includes a built-in worklight and flash that helps illuminate poorly lit areas common in various inspection environments. The extra illumination also ensures that a brighter visible photo is able to be captured along with the C2’s thermal image. With simple point-andshoot operation, the C2 can store radiometric JPEGs with the push of a button. The images can be downloaded later using the free FLIR Tools software that allows the user to adjust thermal image levels, isolate and add temperature measurements, change color palettes, and create persuasive reports. “The C2 is not only a convenient tool to help you get more done and take advantage of every

opportunity to uncover issues, but also helps you verify the success of completed repairs for your customers,” said Rickard Lindvall, FLIR Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Instruments business segment. FLIR C2 will be available from FLIR partners. For more information, please visit www.flir.com/C2. About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection.

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SOCOMEC open day for distributors & customers at its Gurgaon factory

Mr. Olivier Tremouille, Managing Director

he Chennai based Socomec Innovative Power Solutions, 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the France-based Socomec Group, conducted Open Day for its Northern region distributors and key customers at its Gurgaon Manufacturing facility on 2nd April 2015 in august presence of its special guests Mr. Michel KRUMENACKER - Deputy CEO, Mr. Bruno PLISSON - Group Commercial & Service Director (DCS), Mr. Christophe BRULE – Regional IAP Director, Mr. Olivier TREMOUILLE – Managing Director and Mr. Jean Jacques BOULAIN – Asia Industry Director. End of last year, Socomec decided to promote Power Control & Safety, Energy Efficiency products directly in to the Indian market through

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distribution network. The new direction well received by the market, hence in very short time it has appointed 50 distributors against the set the target of 75 distributors by end of this year. Socomec is the Original Manufacturer with complete control over its technological processes, is quite unlike the more general providers. The company is an undisputed leader in power switching and changeover functions, and has been a specialist manufacturer of electrical equipment since 1922. It has a vast array of manufacturing and technical expertise. In order to symbolize this, a new logo has been created to better communicate this expertise to its potential customers throughout the world. Having more punch and being visually stronger, it will contribute to its vitally important marketing and customer communication actions. The “Original Manufacturer logo” has been launched in front of its key audience by Mr. Michel KRUMENACKER at the event. The Open Day gave the opportunity for the visitors to experience the state of the art manufacturing facility spread in 2100 square meter. The factory manufactures load break switches and manual changeover switches ranging from 63 to 3150 A. It also manufactures Uninterruptible Power Supply from 100 to 200 kVA. The plant equipped with advanced manufacturing technology has embraced lean manufacturing principles by implementing a system of continuous improvements. Thanks to substantial R&D resources, the product range is continuously evolving based on customer feedback. During the event, Socomec honoured its Northern distributors by giving them

Mr. Michel KRUMENACKER - Deputy CEO,

the Authorized distributor certificates and the welcome kit which comprises all necessary tools to support their business. Speaking at the event Mr. Michel KRUMENACKER, Deputy CEO said, “We are very excited to take a step forward and to enter directly into the market for Switchgear and energy meter products, India will remain highest potential markets globally; hence our key objective is to further strengthen our existing market leading position by having more distributors to bring innovative solutions as per the needs of our customers”. Mr. Olivier TREMOUILLE, Managing Director said, “Socomec is a specialist for Power Control and Safety, Energy Efficiency, Critical Power and Solar business applications. We are hopeful to strengthen our leadership in India by being in touch with all the stakeholders. The distributors and customers are very optimistic about Socomec direct presence in the market and they conveyed positive feeling for associating with us. It really motivates a lot and we commit to provide all the necessary support required for them. The event gave us an opportunity to listen to our customers and understand their needs”. Web: www.socomec.co.in www.engrreview.com

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Geissel India – German quality produced in India

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

market: Double compression cable glands, Conduits and Conduit glands. Double Compression cable

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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 just over a year ago, discerning customers have praised the product for its design, easy application and convenience of only three sizes. Designed and engineered in Germany, but manufactured in India, customers of International repute are finding many advantages in using these glands over others. Conduits & Conduit glands: The conduits are available in galvanized steel as well as PVC coating on galvanized steel in grey and black colours. Complementing them are the conduit glands which fit the conduits perfectly. The design and application is simple and customers get a one-stop solution to their needs for conduits and the ease in fitting them. Geissel has also achieved success in their EMC glands. Available in brass with nickel plating in metric as well as Pg threads, these glands are very userfriendly. Customers of international repute have appreciated this simple but effective design. To promote and exhibit its products, Geissel has taken part in numerous exhibitions since the past six years, in India and abroad. Geissel India’s USP is the availability of all products ex-stock from their factory in Pune.

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Inverter technology brought various benefits to the welding comfort and productivity. Besides this, it has one effect, whose importance has been growing along the years and that is reduction of environmental load. The introduction of inverter power source was an act that can be considered truly environmentally friendly. Especially in MMA welding the energy consumption of welding power source shrank significantly with the inverters. For example in the contemporary MMA machines, the idle power consumption is 25% to 30% lower than in earlier generation power source of the same capacity, which were based on the old rectifier technology. This means that the favourable effect of inverter technology to environment is significant. ADOR WELDING range of CHAMP Series Inverter Welders are designed and manufactured keeping in mind the energy efficiency and welding capability and are the best in their class in contributing t the green revolution by proving more welding power per unit of electricity consumption.

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Danfoss India showcases energy efficient solutions for the dairy and cold room industry at ACREX 2015

anfoss India, an industry leader focused on climate and energy efficient solutions is participating in the renowned ACREX 2015 exhibition being organized by Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) from 26th-28th February at the Bangalore Exhibition center. A key enabler in the farm-to-fork processes such as packaging, processing and transport, Danfoss manufactures sustainable technologies which help save energy and costs in various industries including dairy and cold rooms. Through its key distributors (Hindustan Refrigeration stores, Alpine Refrigeration and Shravan Engineering) the company will exhibit latest energy efficient solutions such as Optyma Slim Pack condensing unit, MLZ ,LLZ compressors, Electronic Controllers, Industrial Refrigeration Valves and line components, Micro Plate Heat exchangers, Freon controls and Valves. Any cold storage facility with 5000 MT capacity requires a capital expenditure of Rs. 10 to 12 crores including land. This can require an annual operating expenditure of Rs. 1 crore. In a normal cold store 10 to 15% of the annual expenditure is on electricity costs. Through appropriate energy efficient technology we can reduce the electricity cost by 30%. Energy efficiency has steadily been

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a priority at Danfoss. With over 80 years of experience within the field of energy efficiency and well-proven technologies that save energy, Danfoss aims to contribute significantly to the cold chain sector in India. “We are pleased to be part of ACREX 2015 expo as this is one of the biggest platforms to increase awareness and the importance of energy efficiency among stakeholders in the industry thereby enabling and building a sustainable future for India. Our technological prowess in the field of energy efficiency has helped us in our endeavor to combat climate change by engineering eco-friendly products for a better tomorrow,” said Mr. Ambat Rajesh Premchandran, Vice President, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Danfoss Industries Pvt. Ltd. Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions. Our products and services are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. We are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as district heating infrastructure for cities and urban communities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today Danfoss is a worldleader, employing 24,000 employees and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are still privately held by the founding family. For more information Web: www.danfoss.com www.engrreview.com

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GRIDTECH 2015 unveils the future of India’s T&D sector Leading companies showcase new technologies in the domain of Transmission, Distribution, Smart Grid & Renewable Energy Integration

ower Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Navratna PSU and the leading T&D player of the country, commenced the 5th international Exhibition and Conference GRIDTECH at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi with the support of the Power Ministry. The exhibition has brought together various international and national manufacturers, planners, policy makers, investors, consultants, research institutions etc., becoming the largest integrated platform where superior technologies and creative expertise in the transmission and distribution domain were displayed. The 3-day conference was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India. The day saw various panel discussions with leading industry experts exchanging views and sharing trenchant insights on relevant topics like integration of renewable energy sources, role of smart grids and energy efficiency measures. The honourable minister, at the inauguration of the exhibition, said, “The Prime Minister’s vision for 24/7

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quality power for all depends on the transmission and distribution sector to reach the bottom of the pyramid. With the new technologies we are bringing in, we will now create an ambitious grid programme which will meet the country’s demand.” Mr Devendra Chaudhury, Special Secretary, Ministry of Power said, “The entire power sector is gearing up to meet the Government’s vision of power for all. We need to create an access platform which will help us provide electricity to the entire population.” Speaking on this grand occasion Mr. RN NAYAK, Chairman & Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India said, “The government’s ambitious plan to provide 24x7 power to all in the country by 2019 will require the deployment of latest technologies in the field of transmission, distribution, intelligent devices, information and communication technology. Against this background, Gridtech 2015 is the foremost platform where all leading stakeholders reiterate their commitment to bring about a transformative change in the sector thereby ensuring

quality as well as affordability of power for all citizens.” India’s transmission and distribution network is one of the largest and complicated in the world. Gridtech 2015, in turn, has become the stage which saw, like always, leading minds and enterprises coming together in their endeavour to make India’s network system the most efficient one which will help shape the Government’s dream of ‘power to all’. About Power Grid Corporation Of India Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, A “Navaratna” Central Public Sector Enterprise is the Central Transmission Utility of India engaged in construction, operation and maintenance of Extra High Voltage transmission of Inter-State power. Power Grid is one of the largest power transmission companies in the world and is known to be a pioneer in Power transmission business with best experienced human resources to handle gigantic Transmission network. For more information Web: www.powergridindia.com www.engrreview.com

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Isolux Corsan completes its first Installation Project in India The works was awarded by Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) Isolux Corsan already received part completion certificate from MRVC for successful completion of 6 stations The Company is presently executing 21 projects in 11 states in India.

solux Corsan completes its first Installation Project in India. The works was awarded by Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and included the contract for design, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 110Kv / 25 Kv AC single phase 50 HZ, 30 MVA; traction substation and Feeding Post at Chinchpokli & Sion and 5 switching posts on thane –CSTMS section of Mumbai Division of Central Railway at Mumbai to Isolux Corsan. The project with a total value of Rs 71.87 Crores was awarded in August 2011. Isolux Corsan already received part completion certificate from the client (MRVC) for successful completion of 6 stations i.e Chinchpokli, Parel, Matunga, Sion, Vidya Vihar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM).The balance one station also in the final stages of completion. The project is slated for full completion by June 2015. This marks the beginning of success story for its Installation related projects in India. Isolux Corsan is also working for more 3 such projects for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Isolux Corsan is a global benchmark in the areas of concessions, energy, construction and industrial services, with a track record spannig over 80 years of professional activity. It operates in more than 40 countries on four continents, and has an EPC backlog of €7.1 Bn.

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Since its inception in 2008 in India the Group has made significant in roads in Indian infrastructure space with both EPC and BOT project in Highways, T&D and Installations sector. It is presently executing 21 projects in 11 states in India. About Isolux Corsan Group Isolux Corsan is a global benchmark in the areas of concessions, energy, construction and industrial services, with a track record spannig over 80 years of professional activity. It operates in more than 40 countries on four continents, and has an EPC backlog of €7.1 Bn. In 2014 it reported €2.12 Bn (€2.7 Bn pre IFRS 11) in revenues and EBITDA of €252 million (620€ million pre IFRS 11). The diversification of its activity and its determined focus on growing in the international markets has been the key to its success. At present, 87% of the backlog is contracts from outside Spain.

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Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd. develops 140 MW of Solar Power Plants across India during the Financial Year 2014-15

terling and Wilson Pvt. Ltd., part of Shapoorji Pallonji Group and one of India’s leading solar EPC companies with over 350 MW of solar projects spread across 13 states is close to commissioning more than 140 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation plants in India for the financial year 2014 – 2015. The Solar Photovoltaic power plant projects have been developed by Sterling and Wilson for various private sector institutions across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. According to Sterling and Wilson, the cumulative power output from the 140 MWs of solar power projects commissioned by them in a commendable time

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Continued from page no.94 frame of 365 days would be able to light up 2,00,000 Indian homes or approximately 4 times the number of households in New Delhi. From an environmental perspective, Sterling and Wilson has helped in reducing the country’s carbon footprint by decreasing its dependency on coal for captive power generation by 70 tonnes per year, which is the approximate amount of coal required to generate around 140 MW of electricity. Sterling & Wilson has also been ranked the top solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company in India by the Hong Kong-based IHS Research, a market research firm. The India and global lists put the company ahead of well-entrenched Indian solar EPC players such as L&T ECC Solar, Mahindra EPC and Moser Baer. Speaking on the milestone of completing 140 MW of solar power generation plants across India during the last financial year, Mr. Bikesh Ogra, President, Sterling and Wilson, Electrical & Solar Business said, “It has been a 96 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

very exciting year in terms of the solar projects executed by us at Sterling and Wilson. Our superior engineering capability coupled with our astute technical know-how has enabled us to deliver most of our projects in an efficient manner on or before the deadlines set by our clients. All of the Sterling and Wilson commissioned plants perform at a higher than estimated efficiency level thus increasing the value generated by it for the client on a yearly basis. We have also managed to make a positive impact on the Nation’s commitment towards a sustainable future by setting up Solar Power Plants for various clients from the private sector within a short span of one year. As new environmental norms come into existence for the betterment of society it will be our endeavor at Sterling and Wilson to drive value and engineering innovations in the solar business thus further reducing our dependency on fossil fuel generated power.”

operations in 1927 as Wilson Electric Works, is a group company of the 149 year old US$ 2.5 billion business conglomerate - Shapoorji Pallonji Group, and is one of India’s leading MEP services provider. Sterling and Wilson’s range of offerings cover Turnkey MEP projects, Electrical, HVAC, DG sets from 10 kVA to 3300 kVA, manufacturing of HT/ LT Panels, Public Health Engineering and Fire Fighting, Security systems, Mechanical EPC, EPC Contracting, Distributed Power & Co-generation, Data Centre EPC, Turnkey EPC for solar power projects, Operation & Maintenance and International Operations. Today Sterling and Wilson, has evolved as India’s leading MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health Engineering) Services Company. Some of the iconic projects accomplished by Sterling and Wilson are First International Financial Centre (FIFC), Terminal 3- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Lulu International Mall, Buddh International Circuit, Ford India, to name a few. Sterling and Wilson is India’s largest Solar EPC in terms of number of projects that are spread across the country. Sterling and Wilson was awarded the “Energize” Indian Power Sector Award for “Excellence in Solar EPC” for the year 2012-13, as evaluated by Ernst & Young and presented by CNBC-TV 18. Sterling and Wilson is also recognized as India’s top solar EPC player and ranked globally 19th by IHS Solar Research’s report in 2014 for Global PV integrators market share (IHS is a world leader in solar market research & analysis). Internationally, the company along with its parent SPCL, is presently developing a pipeline of solar and MEP projects across India, Middle-east, Central Asia, East Asia and Africa.

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presents its environment friendly DG set powered by Perkins

Mr. Sanjay Jadhav, President, Sterling & Wilson Powergen Pvt. Ltd.

terling Generators - One of the largest Manufacturer of DG Sets in Asia, presents its environment friendly new generation DG Sets powered by Perkins that offer you a choice of 6, 8, 12 and 16 cylinder options to ensure you have the exact engine to suit your specific power generation needs. The Perkins 4000 Series family of 6, 8, 12 and 16 cylinder diesel engines was designed in advance for today’s uncompromising demands within the power generation industry and includes superior performance and reliability. This range of engines is between 750KVA – 2250KVA Prime. Commenting on the Sterling Generators Perkin 4000 series DG sets, Mr. Sanjay Jadhav, President, Sterling and Wilson Powergen Pvt Ltd says, “One can be assured that these DG sets will measure up to the toughest demands you place on them. They offer the best inclass emission levels and smoke characteristics and have lesser NOx, 98 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

CO, PM and HC emission levels as compared to CPCB norms. The durable quality built into each DG Set enables them to operate in the harshest environments.” These Engines produces higher power for the range compared to competition and have a highest average loading capability for Prime DG set to a tune of 80% on a 24 hours loading cycle along with the highest Power Density as compared to any makes available in this range. With an unmatched first step block loading capability, these DG sets also have the highest time between schedule preventive maintenance as compared to competition. With best inclass ambient and altitude capabilities without de-rates, the commonality of components with other engines in the 4000 Series family allows reduced parts stocking levels. Established in Peterborough in 1932, Perkins Engines are known the world over for their fuel-efficiency, ruggedness, and

reliable operation under all conditions. The new DG sets from Sterling Generators powered by Perkins 4000 series engines are tough and durable and produce a consistence performance that will provide you electricity for years to come. Their premium design and specification features provide economic and durable operation as well as exceptional power to weight ratio, improved serviceability, low gaseous emissions, overall performance and reliability essential to the power generation market. Sterling Generators is managed by a group of best minds in the Industry who bring in a Solutions-Oriented approach and the latest in Technology to their customers and are backed by a state-of-the art manufacturing facility at Silvassa. Sterling Generators enjoys the trust and excellent relationships with their customers, operating in India through four Regional Hubs and 17 Branch offices and have opened offices in Dubai, Nigeria and Australia as they foray into the Exports market, which will be the focus area for the company in near future. It has a Pan India Network of trained Service Engineers across the country who are responsible for providing un-interrupted power to their customers and are available 24*7. Within a short span of 9 years, the company has had many accomplishments. Sterling Generators is now a dominant player in the High HP DG business in India and enjoys the support of leading business houses in the country. Installations at Delhi International Airport (DIAL), L&T, TCS, CAIRN Energy, VSNL, Infosys, SIEMENS, TATA Group, SAIL, TOI and many more, are a standing testimony of their Project Execution & Service capability.

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Generative manufacturing in aerospace chances and challenges for future series production For the keynote session at this year’s Rapid.Tech (10 – 11 June), Messe Erfurt has secured a top-class speaker from the aerospace industry in the form of Peter Sander, Head of Emerging Technologies & Concepts at Airbus Hamburg.

irbus has been driving additive manufacturing forwards in the aerospace industry for many years now. As far back as 2010, Peter Sander – Head of Emerging Technologies & Concepts, Airbus Operations Hamburg GmbH – established, among other things, the Airbus Innovation Cell with a focus on additive layer manufacturing (ALM). Over the past few years, a wide variety of aircraft components in over 80 projects have been tested and reworked for manufacture in additive manufacturing processes. The aircraft manufacturer aims to have the first 3D-printed titanium components – first and foremost a cabin bracket – certified by 2016 and plans to launch these in service for the first time with the A350. Certifications for aluminium components are to follow by 2017. As of 2018, Airbus aims to have a monthly series production of around 30 tonnes of additively manufactured metal components. This results not only in widely varying requirements for manufacturers of ALM equipment and aviation industry suppliers. Component design and construction as well as manufacturing processes including assembly will also be revised. In his keynote speech “On the Way to Additive Manufacturing: Chances and Challenges for Future Industrial Production”, Peter Sander will provide an overview of the key influencing factors in these developments and presents some of the company’s global activities in the field of ALM.

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In addition, Sander will shed light on various details in the materials and processes that make innovations possible. The ALM aeronautics expert will also discuss the opportunities open to a large corporation such as Airbus when it comes to making the most of innovative technologies under strict certification and safety requirements. His speech will also cover how to persuade management and design departments of the benefits of this new industrial value creation chain. Rounding off Sander’s lecture is a look at over 80 projects in various stages of completion and the resulting industrial requirements for the future. The other four “Vision 3D” Keynote Sessions at Rapid.Tech 2015 in Erfurt will feature a number of top speakers discussing the hot topics in the sector. Microsoft manager Adrian Lannin (USA) will discuss the effects of extensive support for 3D printing in Windows for additive manufacturing in existing and emerging market segments. Mario Fleurinck, entrepreneur and founder of InnoCrowd (Belgium), will reveal how digital manufacturing can pave the way for innovation-driven and sustainable business models, illustrating this with a product life cycle analysis. Frank Cooper (Birmingham City University School of Jewellery, GB) will focus on the direct metal laser melting (DMLM) of precious metals. US designer Francis Bitonti will describe the radical change triggered by the “displacing” technology of 3D

printing in the fashion and lifestyle industry. As with all Rapid.Tech lectures, simultaneous interpretation (German<>English) will be offered during the keynote presentations. Visitors are guaranteed a concise overview with the Keynote Pass “Vision 3D”, which the trade fair management is offering for the first time in 2015. It grants pass holders entry to the five keynote presentations and the specialist trade fair on 10 June 2015. The pass and all other trade fair and conference tickets are available online now: www.rapidtech.de/startseite/tagungen/preise-tagung.html. Erfurt’s Rapid.Tech figures amongst the world’s most respected events in the field of additive manufacturing. Some 160 exhibitors and 4,000 trade visitors from 20 countries are expected. For the third time FabCon 3.D, Germany’s 3D printing fair for semi-professional users and prosumers, will be held in parallel with the event.

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G Grooved-end mechanical piping systems address all these issues. The lighter weight, smaller size yet higher integral strength of grooved components compared with welded or flanged systems, make them ideal for projects that are tight on space or where mechanical rooms are located on higher-level floors. Their ease and speed of installation offer savings on total installed costs and they also deliver improved performance and reliability.

rooved-end mechanical piping systems reduce the mechanical room footprint, enhance system performance and save time and cost on installation, says Simon Ouellette, Victaulic Engineering Services Supervisor. Controlling costs and compressing schedules without sacrificing quality are key concerns for contractors responsible for mechanical room installations. Clients are looking for on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality systems that work well and are easy to maintain. Alongside these drivers, space is becoming a critical factor. The high cost of commercial and industrial building space and its scarcity has led to a growing trend to squeeze the size of mechanical rooms. Ever tighter architectural designs for new builds are putting pressure on consulting engineers and contractors to deliver reliable, cost-effective HVAC solutions that keep the mechanical room footprint to a minimum. Similar demands are being made for mechanical room retrofits within the structural constraints of older buildings. Grooved-end mechanical piping systems address all these issues. The lighter weight, smaller size yet higher integral strength of grooved components compared with welded or flanged systems, make them ideal for projects that are tight on space or where mechanical rooms are located on higher-level floors. Their ease and speed of installation offer savings on total installed costs and they also deliver improved performance and reliability. Reducing rubber compensators

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Victaulic grooved couplings are designed with an elastomeric gasket contained inside the internal cavity of a ductile iron or stainless steel housing and secured by two nuts and bolts to create a leak-tight joint. This unique design gives the couplings noise and vibration reducing properties superior to those of traditional devices. In traditional mechanical room set-ups rubber bellows or compensators are placed in the piping system at either side of the pump to reduce noise and vibration and are sometimes used to correct misalignment between welded pipe and equipment, placing the rubber under intense stress in a certain plane. Not only do they take up valuable plantroom space, but rubber bellows are considered the weakest point of an installation and the first component that is likely to fail, as general wear and tear, along with exposure to UV light in the mechanical room, causes the rubber to erode. They also require ongoing maintenance: as bolts gradually slacken and the system starts to weep, the bolts need to be tightened regularly. With a best life expectancy of 10 years, rubber bellows may need to be replaced several times within the life of the system - which involves system downtime plus the cost of a new unit. Failure of the rubber bellows can be sudden and unpredictable, causing serious health and safety risks if, for example, the rubber splits and water escapes. Installing three Victaulic grooved flexible couplings on each side of a pump solves these problems. It eliminates the need for costly, bulky flanged units and avoids the use of

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Continued from page no.104 rubber bellows. The coupling construction enables the gasket to seal against the pipe, while the metal housing provides both space for the resilient elastomeric material to flex, and containment to prevent overstretching. This creates a discontinuity similar to that of a rubber compensator. Additionally, ductile iron and stainless steel both have their own vibration dampening qualities, so the external housing also serves to absorb sound, thereby protecting equipment and enhancing the life time of the system. A further advantage is removing the need for tie rods or the type of bracketry required to support pipework on top of and beneath bellows which increases time, labour and material costs. Special bracketry must either be prefabricated or fabricated on site and can account for around two thirds of the cost of installing a metre of pipe. Installations with flexible grooved couplings avoid these issues as they only require conventional brackets. Three Victaulic flexible couplings can be used not only with pumps but also with chiller units, cooling towers and any equipment with an engine that causes vibration. The use of additional grooved couplings - whether flexible or rigid - in the distribution lines will further reduce the transmission of vibration. By combining versatility with durability, the method provides a low-maintenance solution that saves space and delivers both practical and commercial benefits throughout the life of the system. Component alignment In addition to noise and vibration attenuation, Victaulic grooved couplings allow for alignment ease in a pump installation. The pipe and 106 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

system components can be fully rotated before tightening, without creating stress on the pump flange or equipment connection. Flexible couplings also help to accommodate slight deviation that might be caused if pipework has not been prefabricated to exact dimensions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something which is more difficult to achieve with a welded or flanged system. Improving pump efficiency Cavitation is a problem frequently experienced, especially where space is limited. When turbulent water enters a pump chamber and the suction eye of a pump impeller, the degree of turbulence has a direct correlation with lower pump efficiency and greater hydraulic noise within the pump casing. To reduce the effects of turbulence before the water enters the centrifugal action of the pump impeller, suction pipes are typically kept as long and straight as possible before the connection onto the pump flange. Yet creating long lengths of pipe does not sit well with modern design trends which aim to keep mechanical rooms simple and compact. Where a bend is connected directly onto the pump suction, the water flow may spin in opposite directions within the eye of the impeller. Pump energy then has to be spent correcting this action before producing the expected performance. Inevitably, both flow and pressure measurements will be less than those expected at the design stage. A simple alternative is to fit a type of strainer called a suction diffuser. A suction diffuser straightens out the spinning fluid created by the change in direction (bend) and enables pipework to be connected closer to the pump at a 90-degree angle. Eliminating long pipe runs, elbows and reducers makes for a smaller

mechanical room footprint and optimum pump performance. Designing mechanical rooms with grooved valves achieves similar space savings. Traditionally, check valves and butterfly valves need a spool piece between them to avoid damage to the valves. Having grooved check valves, close-coupled to grooved butterfly valves, eliminates the use of flanged spool pieces on the pump dressings and cuts out the need for flange adapters. Again, this reduces the mechanical room footprint. But space saving is not the only advantage: there are cost benefits too. When it comes to installation, avoiding an extra spool between valves means the job is completed more quickly so labour costs are reduced. Reducing labour risk Driving down costs is a key objective for contractors. Whilst material costs are relatively easy to fix, labour costs are more volatile, leaving contractors open to significant labour risk on project costings. The grooved mechanical system reduces that risk by a large factor and competes favourably on total installed costs because a larger proportion of the total costs is fixed. When other joining methods are used, typically 70% of costs are subject to variation making it difficult to estimate, which means a greater risk to the project budget. A grooved mechanical system with a quick and simple joining method and no need for jobsite preparation offers considerable cost-saving opportunities on installation. Time spent on the jobsite is a critical cost factor, leading contractors to prefabricate as much as possible offsite. Prefabrication offers major productivity gains and labour efficiencies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially when there is limited space on site. Creating a controlled

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Continued from page no.106 working environment enables the optimum organization of work and utilization of skills, facilitating the highest standard of workmanship and reducing material waste. The Victaulic grooved system lends itself to prefabrication, since pipes can be cut and grooved offsite and valves fitted to pump assemblies ready for final assembly in the field as needed. Working in such a way avoids the risk of loss or damage to components on the jobsite, whilst reduced material handling lowers the potential for accidents. Time savings Ease and speed of installation are key benefits of grooved mechanical room installations, since just two nuts and bolts are needed to form a secure joint. Compared with the multiple nuts and bolts on a flanged strainer, depending on size, suction diffusers are upto three times faster to install. Once installed, the grooved system provides for quality control through visual confirmation of proper installation. Metal-to-metal bolt pad connection indicates that the joint is properly made and avoids time-consuming X-ray tests. A system that uses grooved pipe-joining technology can be flushed out and cleaned in a fraction of the time needed for a system joined by other methods. When pieces of equipment need to be disconnected from the system – for instance to avoid flushing dirty water through a chiller – this can be done quickly and simply. A temporary by-pass around a chiller that might take several days on a welded system can be avoided with the grooved system and the task completed in a few hours. When it comes to cleaning filters and strainers after flushing, access is much quicker and easier through 108 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

the loosening of two nuts and bolts and the way the filter is positioned in the strainer makes is easy to extract. Modifications to pipework which may be required at any stage during the project can be completed with similar ease. Tasks such as changing out a filter or replacing a pump can be done in minutes rather than hours. Conclusion Switching from welded and flanged specifications to the grooved method for mechanical room installations can make a big difference to the success of a project. And its use is becoming more widespread. Because manufacturers of pumps and some other types of equipment have come to realize the advantages of grooved technology, many now offer a grooved outlet as a standard option. Not only does it make for easier product testing in the factory, but manufacturers know that having a grooved connection reduces the likelihood of additional forces on the equipment that could damage it. Engineers, contractors and owners all stand to gain from Victaulic grooved systems. Design engineers can realize space savings; contractors can make time and cost savings to achieve on-time, on-budget handover to the client; owners get an efficient, reliable system which is easy to maintain. Suggested Box-out What is a groove? Grooved-end pipe joining, or the “grooved” concept as it is known today, was invented in 1919 when the company now known as Victaulic designed the first mechanical pipe joint. Since being made commercially available it has become a preferred joining method on many piping applications. A mechanical joint is comprised of four elements:

grooved pipe, a gasket, a coupling housing, and nuts and bolts. The pipe groove is made by cold forming or machining a groove into the end of a pipe. The key section of the coupling housing engages the groove and the bolts and nuts are tightened with a socket wrench or impact wrench and hold the housing segments together. In the installed state, the coupling housing segments encase the gasket and engage the grooves around the circumference of the pipe to create a leak-tight seal in a self-restrained pipe joint. Couplings provide the convenience of a union at every joint and fall into two categories: flexible and rigid. Both provide the security of full circumferential engagement of the coupling into the groove for high pressure and end load performance. Rigidity is achieved with rigid couplings. The unique angled pad design provides positive clamping of the pipe to resist torsional and flexural loads. Flexible couplings allow controlled angular, linear and rotational movement, which accommodates pipeline deflection as well as thermal expansion and contraction. About the Author Simon Ouellette is Engineering Services Supervisor with Victaulic, the world leader in mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems. With a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique and a background in piping systems, pumps, instrumentation and fire protection, he is responsible for leading the company’s engineering team in EMEA-I regions.

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Technology driven TWIC-Chennai gets global recognition For Tirupur Zero Liquid Discharge Project

“We offer end-to-end solutions in water & wastewater management”. – K.Phanindra Reddy, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu & Chairman, TWIC.

“We are fully geared to deliver projects which promote conservation of water, improve efficiencies in use and provide eco-friendly solutions.” – Ashok Natarajan, CEO, TWIC

ater is the elixir of life and our activities are centered around providing advisory services, project management, desalination, reuse and Operation and Maintenance. These services are very unique to TWIC and gives us a great sense of satisfaction - says Mr. K. Phanindra Reddy, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu who also happens to be the Chairman of Tamilnadu Water Investment Co. Ltd. (TWIC for short), promoted jointly by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. and the Government of Tamil Nadu - the first PPP model in the water sector. The company helps clients in developing projects to Government and Industries from concepts to implementation through a model aimed at reducing

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“TWIC’s technology helps textile dyeing industry to reuse 98% of waste water and even byproducts so essential for processing” - Sajid Hussain, COO , TWIC

life cycle costs within a sustainable delivery framework. TWIC is a pioneering developer of water projects in India. Its expertise spans across urban water and sewerage systems, desalination, industrial effluent management and recycling. The company provides end-to-end solutions through a comprehensive understanding of the problem, selection of appropriate technology solutions, design development, arranging finance, procurement of contractors, and supervision of implementation and operation & maintenance. TWIC, which believes in keeping a low profile, could not resist celebrating its success when its Tirupur CETP ZLD project was recognized by the prestigious ‘Global Water Awards 2014’ by Global Water Intelligence www.engrreview.com

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(GWI) under the category of ‘The Industrial Water Project of the Year’ and commended TWIC as the ‘phoenix rising from the ashes of an environmental catastrophe’. In the same year, The Tirupur ZLD Project was chosen as the ‘Water Reuse Industrial Project of the Year 2014’ by the Water Reuse Association, USA. The coveted award recognizes projects whose significance and contributions to the community continue to advance the water reuse industry. The Tirupur ZLD Project has amply demonstrated this. A jewel in the crown • Indeed, the Tirupur Effluent Management and Zero Discharge Project is a jewel in the crown of TWIC. Elaborating on the success story, Mr. Ashok Natarajan, CEO, TWIC says that, “Based on the directions of Madras High court and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, TWIC developed and established textile dyeing CETPs in Tirupur

based on Zero Discharge”. The total effluent treatment capacity of these nine CETPs set up at a cost of Rs.572 Crores is 53 MLD making it one of the largest installations and successful ZLD projects in India. TWIC has supported client in diagnostic Study, preparation of DPR, selection of technology, design engineering, procurement of contractors, arranging finance, PMA and long-term O&M as per advice of TN Govt. The typical components of the ZLD CETP are pipeline for effluent conveyance, pretreatment works, reverse osmosis plant, evaporator plant, and recovered water distribution system. The company has developed technology for byproduct recovery. “The company has developed an alternate technology called ‘Treated Brine Reuse Technology’ which substantially reduces the dependence on evaporator and also cleans the local environment,” says Mr. Sajid Hussain, Chief Operating Officer. A boon to the industry, this has been successfully implemented in all the TWIC CETPs. TWIC also takes the onus of operation & maintenance. Its O&M services for ZLD based seven common effluent treatment plants with capacities ranging from 3 MLD to 11 MLD cover part of the textile cluster of Tirupur. The effluents from various industries are collected, metered, and conveyed to the CETP for treatment and recovered water is distributed back to the industries for processing. These CETPs are equipped with pre-treatment system (biological oxidation system based on activated sludge process), reverse osmosis system and mechanical evaporator for RO reject handling.

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TWIC recently has done the design of 24x7 water supply to about 26 urban local bodies as well as major corporations like Vellore, Coimbatore extended areas including master plan for Coimbatore City where a major 24x7 water supply project first of its kind in TN, is being planned.

and Paper. “We have done project management services for ZLD based three common effluent treatment plants with capacities ranging from 1 MLD to 4 MLD (aggregating 7.2 MLD) in Ambur and Vaniyambadi Tannery cluster,” adds Mr. Phanindra Reddy, elucidating that tannery effluent is one of the most difficult effluents to treat. “Also TWIC last year completed the feasibility for 2 Nos Desalination plants at Ramanadapuram and Thoothukudi and Twic’s response in completing the study in 3 months was very satisfying,“ adds Mr. Phanindra Reddy. TWIC’s achievements in water supply and sewerage project also deserve special mention. Twic initially promoted the New Tirupur Area Development Corporation Ltd (NTADCL) for development and implementation of the Tirupur Water Supply and Sewerage Project. It is the first water sector related project under the public-private partnership in the country. The project is in operation since 2005. TWIC recently has done the design of 24x7 water supply to about 26 urban local bodies as well as major corporations like Vellore, Coimbatore extended areas including master plan for Coimbatore City where a major 24x7 water supply project first of its kind in TN, is being planned. TWIC has developed unique solutions to address these opportunities and have implemented under a pilot water management system & has developed expertise on district metering and Non revenue water loss management so that these solutions can be implemented in TN as well as other states.

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100 MLD desalination plant in Ramanadhapuram & Tuticorin districts. The client is Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board. The project involves catering drinking water to the water stressed areas. “Though desalination sounds to be a good source of water for a country like India with a vast coastal line, it is a costly proposition. Other than TWAD desalination plants, a 400 MLD and 250 MLD plants in Chennai are being planned by Chennai Metro Water and Sewerage Board,” says Mr. Phanindra Reddy. TWIC has the distinction of having introduced new technologies in the field of water & wastewater management. It has spearheaded technological innovations to ensure zero discharge facilities comprising a host of state-of-the-art systems and processes such as Activated sludge process, Membrane bio-reactors, Ultra-filtration, Reverse osmosis, Mechanical vapor recompression type evaporators, Crystallizers and Adiabatic Chillers, etc. in highly polluting industries such as textile dyeing, tanneries and paper & pulp. Most of the facilities created have a high level of online instrumentation, metering and automation. The ZLD facilities created are perhaps the world’s first. With all these capabilities, TWIC is now fully geared to offer integrated, customized solutions in its chosen field. Project work is highly people-oriented. TWIC takes ordinary people with basic background and grooms them to accomplish extraordinary jobs. It has a dedicated team of workforce trained and well versed in handling projects. “We are a highly motivated, proactive team with a sense of ownership and a passion to excel. Our people perform under arduous environmental conditions. At the end of the day we have this satisfaction that we are doing something for the betterment of society at large,” remarks CEO Ashok Natarajan. -P.K. Balasubbramaniian www.engrreview.com

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H “With unassailable lead in R&D in the field of machine tool metrology and control, Heidenhain continues to develop successful products that define global quality and reliability.” - A.P. Jayanthram, Managing Director, Heidenhain Optics & Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.

eidenhain, Germany is a world renowned name in measuring technology with a reputation spanning over 120 years. It has over 15 years’ of leadership and competence in Absolute Encoder technology. The company has shipped over 6,00,000 Absolute linear encoders to almost all leading machine tool builders over the past 10 years. The machine building world has recognized that machines without closed loop closed loop feedback systems cannot remain accurate. Heidenhain manufactures over a million rotary encoders every year which go into machine tools, motor manufacturing, packaging machines, robots, elevators, etc. to name a few. The other prominent products from the house of Heidenhain are Angle Encoders, Absolute Length Gauges, TNC Controls, Digital Readouts and so on. Its regular range covers some 10,000 products. Heidenhain India (Heidenhain Optics & Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. headquartered in Chennai), supports these outstanding products in terms of training, spares and service. Some of its innovative products deserve special mention: TNC 640 – The new control for milling and turning applications Heidenhain’s TNC controls come into Indian manufacturing domain, predominantly through the 67% machine tool import channel. “Whether it is real 5 axes machining, high speed milling, die mould machining or 3 + 2 axes machining of automotive parts, our TNC controls

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fitted on machine tools imported mainly from countries like Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Czechoslovakia and Taiwan play a substantial role,” says Mr. A.P. Jayanthram, Managing Director, Heidenhain India. The legendary user-friendliness of TNC controls, the top class graphics, combined turning and milling solutions, features like Dynamic Efficiency for efficient roughing and Dynamic Precision for exact finishing make these products unique. The new and high end TNC 640 control is best suited for HSC and 5-axis machining on machines with up to 18 axes . It is the first milling-machine control by Heidenhain offered with optional turning functions. With this, the turning operations can be programmed in plaintext, just like the familiar milling operations. Comprehensive turning cycles are available for frequently repeated operations such as roughing, finishing, recessing and thread cutting. The

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RCN 5000 is available with a hollow shaft diameter of 35 mm. The new scanning method permits a very high signal quality and at the same time even greater resistance to contamination. The new design of stator couplings feature even better behavior than the previous series in axial and radial deflection and torsional rigidity. Together with the new sealing design of the encoders, relatively large mounting tolerances are now permissible without restricting operating functions and accuracy.

A training session in progress at Heidenhain’s training center in Chennai synergy effects of the new NCK become apparent on the TNC 640. The fieldproven lathe controls from Heidenhain provided the software basis for the turning functions. TNC 640 comes with all new features and benefits like: Dynamic Efficiency – meaning more chips in less time, and Dynamic Precision – meaning exact machining in the least amount of time. Next generation Linear Encoders The Sealed linear encoders of the LC 1x3 and LC 4x3 series have established themselves very successfully on the market. With the new LC 1x5 and LC 4x5 generation, Heidenhain will complement its current product program. The development of the encoders was focused on the requirements for purely-serial absolute systems. The new interfaces from Fanuc, Siemens and Mitsubishi can be realized on the basis of the LCxx5 series. In addition, the EnDat and Siemens encoders can be used in safety-related axes. Support of new interfaces, higher resolutions, functional safety for encoders with EnDat 2.2 or DRIVECLiQ interface, optimized sealing design (doubled sealing lips on the www.engrreview.com

LC 1x5, etc. are some of the distinct advantages. Absolute Length Gauge ACANTO AT 30xx is the latest product in the length gauges product group, developed for multipoint inspection apparatuses. The compact dimensions of ACANTO and its measuring range of 30 mm are the basic characteristics resulting from this requirement. ACANTO provides the benefit of an optical encoder (high accuracy together with high resolution and linearity over the entire measuring length, and temperature stability meeting the requirement for an absolute interface. New Generation Angle Encoders with EnDat 2.2 Interface The absolute angle encoders from Heidenhain with integral bearings and hollow shafts have long been setting the standard for angular measurement in the range of a few angular seconds. The angle encoders were improved with new scanning technology, evaluation electronics and changed mechanical design, and are now offered in the RCN 2000 and RCN 8000 series. In addition, a new series

Training Heidenhain India, in its quest to educate the end-user, is conducting regular training programs at its state-ofthe-art Training Center at Chennai with a mix of theoretical and practical classes since its inception in 2008. In a year there are six sessions on ‘Measuring Systems’ and even number of sessions on ‘TNC Controls’. The participants are personnel from production, machine operation, service, R&D, application and workshops. A batch consists of 6-8 participants. At the end of the course, certificates are issued. Heidenhain also conducts in-company programs at customer places. “All machine tool majors and OEMs are our customers – Jyoti, HMT, LMW, TAL, BFW, Micromatic, Kennametal, Premier, Tata Motors, and L&T included”, says Mr. Abhilash Tripathi, General Manager (Sales & Service).

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Lubi Eyes Global Expansion

ubi Industries, established in 1965, is a leading Indian manufacturer of Water Pumps & Electric Motors. It produces more than 4,500 types of pumps and motors. Located at Ahmedabad, the heart of Gujarat, its plant is just 10 Km away from the International Airport and 400km from the Sea Port. With a massive strength of 2500 steadfast employees, Lubi Industries boasts of having a manufacturing capacity of 700,000 pumps per annum consisting of Borewell Submersibles pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Drainage & Sewage Pumps suitable for various Applications viz. Irrigation, Water Circulation, Building Water Supply, Pressure Boosting, Fire Fighting, Gardening, HVAC, Civil Water Supply, etc. Lubi is equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a vertically integrated ultra modern manufacturing set-up. It is accredited with National certifications like ISO, ISI & BEE and International Certifications like CE & UL. Lubi Industries is recognized as a Market Leader in the Pump Industry, manufacturing the widest range of products which can be utilized in

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almost every imaginable segment be it Agricultural, Domestic, or Industrial & Building Services. Global Expansion Having established its leadership in the Pump Industry in India, with its nationwide spread through its sprawling manufacturing facility and headquarters in Ahmedabad, 20 branches and over 1200 distributors / dealer network, Lubi is now spreading its wings in the global market. It already has its presence in more than 80 countries spread over 7 continents. It also has operating branches in UAE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are known for our manufacturing excellence. Our main motto is to provide Customer Satisfaction in terms of meeting their exacting requirements and unmatched after-sales support. Our vision is to strengthen our position by becoming a benchmark in the Pump Industry,â&#x20AC;? states the company on the threshold of its Golden Jubilee Year.

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Insight into renewable energy sources By Dr. Jyoti Vora

enewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. There are several renewable energy sources that are in use today. Listed below are brief descriptions of these resources:1. Hydropower:Hydropower represents one of the oldest and largest renewable power sources and accounts for close to 10% of our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electricity. Existing hydropower capacity is about 80,000 megawatts (MW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one million watts or one thousand kilowatts). Hydropower plants convert the energy of flowing water into electricity. This is primarily done by damming rivers to create large reservoirs and then releasing water through turbines to produce electricity. Hydropower results in no emissions into the atmosphere but the

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process of damming a river can create significant ecological problems for water quality and for fish and wildlife habitat. 2. Biomass:Biomass is second to hydropower as a leader in renewable energy production. Biomass has an existing capacity of over 7,000 MW. Biomass as a fuel consists of organic matter such as industrial waste, agricultural waste, wood, and bark. Biomass can be burned directly in specially designed power plants, or used to replace up to15% of coal as a fuel in ordinary power plants. Biomass burns cleaner than coal because it has less sulfur, which means less sulfur dioxide will be emitted into the atmosphere. Biomass can also be used indirectly, since it produces methane gas as it decays or through a modern process called gasification. Methane can produce power by burning in a boiler to create steam to drive steam turbines or through

internal combustion in gas turbines and reciprocating engines. The largest use of biomass energy in Virginia is the forest products industry. Furniture plants, sawmills, and paper mills usually burn their wood waste to produce heat and electricity. Many homeowners use firewood or pellets for winter heat. 3. Geothermal:Geothermal electric capacity in the United States is over 3,000 MW. Geothermal power plants use high temperatures deep underground to produce steam, which then powers turbines that produce electricity. Geothermal power plants can draw from underground reservoirs of hot water or can heat water by pumping it into hot, dry rock. High underground high temperatures are accessed by drilling wells, sometimes more than a mile deep. In one sense, this geothermal energy is not renewable, since sometime in the future the core of the earth www.engrreview.com

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will cool. That time is so far off (hundreds of millions of years) that that we think of it as renewable. Most geothermal power plants are located in the western United States, but some costal regions of Virginia (near Wallops Island) have geothermal power potential. Geothermal heat pumps use compressors to pump heat out of the earth (for winter heating) or into the earth (when running as air conditioners in summer). The energy they pump into and out of the earth is renewable, since it is replaced by the cycle of the seasons. The energy that runs the compressor can either be renewable or conventional. 4.Solar Energy :Solar energy comes directly from the power of the sun and is used to produce electricity, to produce heat, and for light. Solar represents a small share of the electric market in the United States – about ½ of one percent of electrical capacity. Solar’s contribution to heating and lighting is much larger. Solar-electric power can be produced either by power plants using the sun’s heat or by photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly to electricity using solar cells. PV technology is more practical for residential use. Systems to use the heat of the sun directly can be either active or passive. In active systems, air or liquid circulate through solar collectors and bring heat to where it is used. In passive systems, buildings are built with windows and heat-absorbing surfaces set up to maximize solar heating in winter. Either technology is suitable for residential use. Systems to directly use the light of the sun are most common. The most usual device for using sunlight is the window, but skylights and skylight tubes are also used. 5. Wind Energy:Wind is the movement of air that occurs when warm air rises and cooler air rushes in to replace it. The energy www.engrreview.com

of the wind has been used for centuries to sail ships and drive windmills that grind grain. Today, wind energy is captured by wind turbines and used to generate electricity. 6. Ocean Energy:The ocean provides several forms of renewable energy, and each one is driven by different forces. Energy from ocean waves and tides can be harnessed to generate electricity, and ocean thermal energy from the heat stored in sea water can also be converted to electricity. Using current technologies, most ocean energy is not cost-effective compared to other renewable energy sources, but the ocean remains and important potential energy source for the future 7. A fuel cell:Is an alternative energy device, but it is not necessarily a renewable energy device. It is only renewable if the source of the fuel used is renewable. A fuel cell is an electrochemical device, like a battery in that it converts the energy from a chemical reaction directly into electricity and heat. But unlike a battery, which is limited to the stored chemicals within, a fuel cell has the capability of generating energy as long as fuel is supplied. Currently produced fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen without combustion to produce electricity. The oxygen comes from the air, while the hydrogen can either be produced from water (using electricity) or extracted from fossil fuels. New fuel cells are being developed that can use fossil fuels directly. Fuel cell technology has been around for over 150 years and it shows great promise in powering vehicles and in providing energy for residential applications.

Hydrogen is the most common element on Earth for example, water is two-thirds hydrogen but in nature it is always found in combination with other elements. Once separated from other elements, hydrogen can be used to power vehicles, replace natural gas for heating and cooking, and to generate electricity. India has a vast supply of renewable energy resources, and it has one of the largest programs in the world for deploying renewable energy products and systems. Indeed, it is the only country in the world to have an exclusive ministry for renewable energy development, the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES). Since its formation, the Ministry has launched one of the world’s largest and most ambitious programs on renewable energy. Based on various promotional efforts put in place by MNES, significant progress is being made in power generation from renewable energy sources. In October, MNES was renamed the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Specifically, 3,700 MW are currently powered by renewable energy sources (3.5 percent of total installed capacity). This is projected to be 10,000 MW from renewable energy by 2012. The key drivers for renewable energy are the following: • The demand-supply gap, especially as population increases. • A large untapped potential.

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• Concern for the environment. • The need to strengthen India’s energy security. • Pressure on high-emission industry sectors from their shareholders. • A viable solution for rural electrification. • Sources and scope of renewable energy available in India: What are the renewable energies in the Indian market? • Solar Energy Because of its location between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, India has an average annual temperature that ranges from 25°C – 27.5 °C. This means that India has huge solar potential. The sunniest parts are situated in the south/east coast, from Calcutta to Madras. Solar energy has several applications: photovoltaic (PV) cells are placed on the roof top of houses or commercial buildings, and collectors such as mirrors or parabolic dishes that can move and track the sun throughout the day are also used. This mechanism is being used for concentrated lighting in buildings. Photovoltaic (PV) cells have a low efficiency factor, yet power generation systems using photovoltaic materials have the advantage of having no moving parts. PV cells find applications in individual home rooftop systems, community street lights, community water pumping, and areas where the terrain makes it difficult to access the power grid. The efficiency of solar photovoltaic cells with single crystal silicon is about 13 % - 17%. High efficiency cells with concentrators are being manufactured which can operate with low sunlight intensities. India has an expanding solar energy sector: 9 solar cell manufactures, 22 PV module manufactures, and 50 PV systems manufacturers. Therefore, technology resources exist in country and a growing market would lead to job growth in country. Wind Energy India is surpassed only by Germany 120 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

as one of the world’s fastest growing markets for wind energy. By the mid 1990s, the subcontinent was installing more wind generating capacity than North America, Denmark, Britain, and the Netherlands. The ten machines near Okha in the province of Gujarat were some of the first wind turbines installed in India. These 15-meter Vestas wind turbines overlook the Arabian Sea. Now, in 2006, there is an installed capacity of 4,430 MW; however, ten times that potential, or 46,092 MW, exists. Biomass energy The most successful forms of biomass are sugar cane bagasse in agriculture, pulp and paper residues in forestry and manure in livestock residues. It is argued that biomass can directly substitute fossil fuels, as more effective in decreasing atmospheric CO2 than carbon sequestration in trees. The Kyoto Protocol encourages further use of biomass energy. Biomass may be used in a number of ways to produce energy.

The most common methods are: Combustion Gasification Fermentation Anaerobic digestion India is very rich in biomass. It has a potential of 19,500 MW (3,500 MW from bagassebased cogeneration and 16,000 MW from surplus biomass). Currently, India has 537 MW commissioned and 536 MW under construction. The facts reinforce the idea of a commitment by India to develop these resources of power production. Following is a list of some States with most potential for biomass production: Andhra Pradesh (200 MW) Bihar (200 MW) Gujarat (200 MW) Karnataka (300 MW) 15 Maharashtra (1,000 MW) Punjab (150 MW) Tamil Nadu (350 MW) Uttar Pradesh (1,000 MW) The potential available and the installed capacities for Biomass and Bagasse Source Potential Installed Biomass 16,000 MW 222 MW Bagasse (Cogeneration) in existing sugar mills 3,500 MW 332 MW. Thanks to its location and Continue on page no.122

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Estimates of Potential Capacities from Renewable Energy Sources (in MWs) Source

Approx. Potential

Biomass energy

19,500

Solar energy

20,000

Wind energy

47,000

Small hydropower

15,000

Ocean energy

50,000

Source : Inida Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources

Continued from page no.120 geography, India enjoys abundant potential to all of the renewable energies. There is a huge demand for electricity which can be generated from these renewable energy source. The sum of these renewable resource potentials, 152,000 MW, is greater than the current total installed energy generating capacity of India. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: What is the current commitment of the government regarding renewable energies? India is one of the countries most involved in developing the use of renewable energies and is trying to make the opportunity for investors more attractive than costly. a) Financing Sources and Incentives To promote renewable energy technologies in the country, the government has put in place some subsidies & fiscal incentives. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency has been set up under Ministry for Non-Conventional Energy Sources and is a specialized financing agency to promote & finance renewable energy projects. Following is a short list of new measures: • Income tax breaks. • Accelerated depreciation. • Custom duty/duty free import concessions. • Capital/Interest subsidy. • Incentives for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and feasibility reports. 122 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Could India meet all energy needs with renewable energy? India is a nation in transition. Considered an “emerging economy,” increasing GDP is driving the demand for additional electrical energy, as well as transportation fuels. India is a nation of extremes. Poverty remains in areas with no energy services, while wealth grows in the new business hubs. Coal fired generation currently provides two thirds of the generation capacity, and hydropower supplies the other third. Yet, India is blessed with vast resources of renewable energy in solar, wind, biomass and small hydro. In fact, the technical potential of these renewables exceeds the present installed generation capacity. Unique in the world, India has the only Ministry that is dedicated to the development of renewable energies: the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This body well for the acceleration of renewable development throughout the nation -- both to meet the underserved needs of millions of rural residents and the growing demand of an energy hungry economy. The development and deployment of renewable energy, products, and services in India is driven by the need to • Decrease dependence on energy imports • Sustain accelerated deployment of renewable energy system and devices • Expand cost-effective energy supply • Augment energy supply to remote and deficient areas to provide normative consumption levels to all section of the population across the country • And finally, switch fuels through new and renewable energy system/ device deployment. In a report on the Indian economy by Deutsche Bank, in which countries were ranked by attractiveness

for outsourcing and off-shoring, India came in #1, well ahead of China. India is currently experiencing strong economic growth, while at the same time attempting to extend modern power services to millions still in poverty. Expanding electrical capacity is essential. Renewable energy remains a small fraction of installed capacity, yet India is blessed with over 150,000MW of exploitable renewables. It makes sense to the authors that all efforts & investment should consider accelerating these sustainable energy resources before committing to the same fossil fuel path as western nations. The fossil fuel strategy will surely bring price volatility from dwindling supplies and added pollution from carbon combustion. Tapping India’s wind, solar, biomass, and hydro could bring high quality jobs from a domestic resource. Extending the electric grid between all states, and ultimately between neighbor nations will expand international trade and co-operation on the subcontinent. References:• www.dmme.virginia.gov • environment.about.com • www.renewableenergyworld.com • www.ener-supply.eu/downloads/ ENER_handbook_en.pdf • www.solarschools.net/resources/ stuff/advantages_and_disadvantages • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_ energy • www.altenergy.org/renewables/ renewables.html • www.geni.org/globalenergy • energy.gov › Home › Science & Innovation › Energy Sources • www.mnre.gov.in/ For more information 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 www.engrreview.com

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Energy saving aspects of welding machines

An Inverter-based welding power source with benefits galore. Inverter technology can bring significant reduction in input power consumption.

ne of the most common questions asked when considering the procurement of welding equipment is: “What is it going to cost me?” The later generation Inverter based welding equipment are more compact, more lightweight, more versatile, producing better welding quality. Above all they are MORE POWER EFFICIENT.

of the power cost goes into heating the transformer and the surrounding air. Most such welding power supplies weigh around 100 Kgs and have a shape something like a 800 – 1000 mm cube. Additionally, if 50 Hz is used, control signals are limited to being issued at no more than 100 per second, so it’s impossible to pulse the welding current any faster than this. In inverter controlled power supplies, the same incoming 50-Hz power is used. However, instead of being fed directly into a transformer, it is first rectified to 50 Hz DC. Then it is fed into the inverter section of the power supply where it is switched on and off by solid-state switches at frequencies as high as 50,000 Hz. This pulsed, high voltage, high frequency DC is then fed to the main power transformer, where it is transformed into low voltage 20,000 Hz DC suitable for welding. Finally it is put through a filtering and rectifying circuit. Output control is performed by solid-state controls, which modulate the switching rate of the switching transistors. A basic premise of welding power source design states that a faster operating frequency enables the power source to use fewer copper windings and a smaller core in its transformer and inductor (the heaviest components of a welder.

The other significant advantage of inverter power supplies is that, by “chopping up” the incoming AC so finely, we end up with a very steady DC, without the typical 50-Hz ripple. This results in a much smoother, more stable DC welding arc.). Low Stress Leads to Long Life It is anticipated that products based on Inverter technology will exceed the reliability rating of existing Thyristor controlled machines. High Frequency Inverters increase reliability because it reduces the stress on the power-switching semiconductor, called an IGBT. New technology minimizes heat generation by ramping the total power to zero before switching. This lowers the IGBT’s operating temperature and enables manufacturers to increase switching frequency by 40,000 Hz over its existing design. As a result of operating at high frequencies, the transformer and inductor in the Inverters will weigh much less than earlier designs. Heat sinks are also smaller because of their efficient design.

Inverter Technology Enables Lighter, More Powerful Welding Machines In the past, welding power supplies have been based on transformers. The Inverter Advantages power supply taken was in 50 Hz 230, Compared to conventional power or 415-volt power. A metallic transsources, inverter-based welding former changed it from the relatively power sources offer the following high input voltage to 50 Hz current at a advantages: lower voltage. This low voltage • Lightweight and portable current was then rectified by • Able to obtain superior Stick some sort of Rectifier Bridge to welding performance with all get direct current (DC) welding electrode types output. Some sort of relatively • Multi-process welding outslow magnetic amplifiers usuput without sacrificing arc perally performed control of this formance in any mode output. • Quick response to changing Transformers are relatively arc conditions (e.g., maintains inefficient operating at 50 or 60 a steady weld output even if Hz. A lot of heat is generated in the operator’s handshakes) the transformer, and the trans• Superior control over pulsed former must be relatively large welding processes For industrial equipment, inverter technology can bring significant reduction in input power consumption and heavy. A significant part • Line voltage independent 128 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

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- uses single- or three-phase input power and multiple input voltages without any manual relinking mechanism • Better power factor (more efficient use of power from the utility) • Less susceptibility to primary voltage fluctuations (e.g., “dirty power”) There is another advantage of the inverter power supplies - power cost. The inverter equipment is much more efficient than transformer equipment. For instance, the current draw at 200 amperes for the typical Inverter type Welder is 29 amperes on 230 Volt single- phase Supply. The current draw of an older transformer welder is typically 50 to 60 amperes on 230 Volt single-phase Supply when welding at similar currents. While the cost savings in switching to inverters is often overstated, under normal circumstances, it is safe to say that annual power savings are approximately 10% of the power supply purchase price. The ability to generate AC is what really makes the inverter shine for welding aluminium using GTAW. The fact that the arc voltage never truly goes through zero means that the AC arc is much more stable than previously. Most inverter - based GTAW power supplies do not need the high frequency to be on continuously for stability. It will automatically be extinguished as soon as the arc starts. The

SAVINGS IN ELECTRICITY BILLS ! For industrial equipment, inverter technology can bring significant cost savings due to lower power consumption and hence lower energy charges.

elimination of continuous high frequency drastically reduces the amount of RFI generated by the power supply. Second, the fact that we can send control signals at 20 KHz means that we can vary the frequency of the AC welding output. Older machines were 60 Hz AC output only. The new design can put out AC at anywhere 20 and 150 Hz. Higher frequencies can be beneficial in welding thin materials. As the frequency is raised, the arc cone, and the weld, becomes narrower, resulting in deeper penetration. Weld penetration comes from the electrode negative part of the AC cycle. During the part of the cycle when the electrode is positive, weld penetration is reduced and more heat goes into the tungsten electrode. However, during the electrode positive part of the cycle, the arc actually acts to remove the oxides from the surface of the aluminium, making welding easier. It is for this reason that, although most other materials are GTA welded using direct current, aluminium is usually welded using AC. Very For industrial equipment, inverter technology provides the advantage of being able to connect and utilize more machines early GTAW power supfor the same welding application at the same Connected KVA plies supplied a simple of the manufacturing unit sine wave output where www.engrreview.com

equal amounts of electrode positive and electrode negative were generated. However, this was inefficient. We didn’t need that much electrode positive to get adequate cleaning. Later power supplies allowed us to vary the proportion of electrode negative to electrode positive. It was found that approximately 65% electrode negative and 35% electrode positive gave adequate arc cleaning and good penetration. However, a lot of the arc energy was still going to heat the tungsten electrode, so that large diameter tungsten electrodes were required. Conclusion The inverter power supplies provide adequate arc cleaning with as little as 15% electrode positive. Reducing the amount of electrode positive makes the process more efficient, increases weld penetration, and reduces the amount of heat going into the tungsten electrode, which means smaller diameter, pointed electrodes can be used. This further concentrates and narrows the weld. (Contributed by Ador Welding Ltd.)

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Primo™ system helps SuMax enterprises to reduce part set-up time by 90% Mr. Rajesh Suttati, Director, feels that other SME engineering companies should consider the Primo system

aintaining the wall thickness of pump bodies and reducing the part setting time for manufacturing steering worm shafts is an important task for SuMax Enterprises Pvt Ltd, situated in Pune, India. It was made easy following installation of a Renishaw Primo™ twin probe system with Radio Part Setter and Radio 3D Tool Setter which has helped the company reduce part set-up time by 90% and eliminate scrap (previously 12%) caused by machining. Company background SuMax Enterprises was established in 1979 to facilitate additional capacity to manufacture different products for its parent company, Vijay Engineering, a manufacturer of tooling systems and high-precision parts. Initially using conventional lathes and milling machines, SuMax supplied tooling, fixtures and gauges for checking components which directly contributed to Vijay’s product development cycle. In 1998, as a result of customer demand,

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SuMax started manufacturing components for tractor manufacturer John Deere. Today, SuMax has 65 machines, of which 35 are CNC machines used to produce high-precision parts for automotive, machine tool and other industries. The company has the capacity to manufacture 100,000 components per month. The big partnership SuMax has always been considered a premium supplier of quality components focussing only on the manufacture of precision parts where a machining accuracy of ±10 microns is required. Manufacturing capabilities include turning, milling, broaching, cylindrical grinding and surface grinding. Inspection is carried out using a co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM). “During evaluation of a CNC machine, a trial on one of our critical components was conducted at a machine tool supplier’s facility and Continue on page no.132 www.engrreview.com

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Primo – twin probe system

Continued from page no.130 there for the first time we saw part setting being done using one of the Renishaw probes. We found it very useful and were convinced to adopt this technology while manufacturing our parts,” said Managing Director of SuMax Enterprises, Mr Rajesh Suttatti. Renishaw engineers advised which probe would be suitable for SuMax based on the application requirement. Using a Primo system has helped SuMax to increase machine utilisation time, eliminate scrap and reduce the time consuming tool setting process. SuMax was attracted to the Primo system’s ‘pay-as-you-probe’ concept with a low initial investment and a unique credit token system. Moreover, the Primo Premium Support Cover provides complete peace of mind and safeguards the Primo system against any accidental damage by providing a comprehensive warranty. Worry-free probing The Primo system is available at an affordable price and aimed at providing a fast return on investment. Consisting of a Radio Part Setter and a Radio 3D Tool Setter, the system enables automated on-machine part setting, part inspection and tool 132 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

setting. It helps to eliminate manual setting errors, improves accuracy and part conformance, and reduces non-productive time and scrap. All of which increase productivity, improve quality and increase profits. The system is easy to use, simple to install and represents a low initial financial outlay. Its exclusive, enhanced warranty offers users complete peace of mind. The innovative Primo credit token system offers users the flexibility to ‘pay-as-you-probe’. Its 6-month renewable tokens allow unlimited use of the Primo Radio Part Setter and the Primo Radio 3D Tool Setter within this period of time. The credit tokens are also available as an upgrade to enable unrestricted continuous use. A Primo system was installed at SuMax in just one hour and as the system is so easy to use, it took the company only 15 minutes to get started. With the Primo training kit and pocket guide, it is very easy to learn and implement the system. A key benefit is the elimination of the need for extensive G-code knowledge. The system is supplied with GoProbe, an innovative ‘all-in-one’ software package that simplifies part setting, tool setting and calibration. Simple, single-line commands are used instead of multiple lines of code which further eliminates the need for

any special training. Tangible returns The Primo system was installed on a machine used for the precision machining of pump body castings and steering worm shafts. In the case of the pump body casting, establishing a datum edge accurately to avoid wall thickness variation was critical. Previously the rejection rate due to variations in wall thickness had been 12%. Using the Primo system provided an automated part setting capability that was accurate and reliable, completely eliminating rejections of this kind. While machining the steering worm shaft, the dimension from the edge of the groove to the centre of the thread has a tolerance of ±0.1 mm. The start point of the thread in relation to the groove and orientation of the slot is critical. After threading is completed on the CNC lathe, the operator uses a rotary table to position the shaft prior to milling the slot on a vertical machining centre (VMC). This part setting used to take 15 to 20 minutes whereas the actual machining time was five minutes. By establishing the orientation automatically, the Primo system eliminated a complex manual setting operation www.engrreview.com

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Pump body casting being probed for wall thickness variation with the Primo system

and reduced setting time to just two minutes. For both of these applications, inspection following the machining process indicates that process variation has been eliminated – a major advantage of the Primo system. “Without the probe the operator has to find edges and calculate the mean value to come to the centre. It is a process in itself and is a job which can be done by an experienced person only. If it has to be done with a trainee or inexperienced person, then there is no alternative to Primo. He has to just call a code to find out the width of the part so as to come to the centre. It is a very simple process which any operator could pick up within 10 minutes,” said Mr Suttatti. No additional investment The Primo twin probe system also includes a Radio 3D Tool Setter which saves even more valuable time and eliminates the need for investment

Pump body casting before and after machining

in off-line manual tool setting equipment. Prior to installation of the Primo system at SuMax, tool pre-setting operations had to be carried out offline in a tool crib by a skilled engineer. The operator would have to remove the tool from the machine, put it in a trolley and carry it to the tool crib, where inserts would be replaced or indexed. The engineer would measure the tool offset and enter it into the offset chart. The tool would then have to be taken back to the operator, who would replace it in the machine and manually enter the offset values into the machine’s controller before machining could take place. This method carried the risk of introducing errors when entering this data into the machine’s controller. “This entire process is eliminated by the Primo tool setter as now the operator has to just call a code and assign the tool to the code. Through a simple one-line program, the tool is

called from the magazine to the spindle, the spindle then goes above the tool setter, travels down at a particular speed, touches the pre-setter probe and measures the offset. This process is carried out twice. In this process, all setting is done by the machine and the operator has to just change the insert on the tool. This saves lot of time and no additional investment is required like the material handling cost, manpower cost etc,” said Mr Suttatti. Highly recommended “Primo is worth recommending to other SMEs as it is worry-free probing because of the warranty available and the credit token system. It helped us in reducing our part setting time and scrap on our components. The manufacturing sector will definitely benefit with this product,” Mr Suttatti concluded. For more information Web: www.renishaw.com

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Stratasys : Technology leadership in the 3D Printing arena Mr. Rajiv Bajaj - General Manager, Stratasys India Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements? Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, Stratasys is a leading provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions globally. Stratasys Asia Pacific has 10 offices in the region with Hong Kong as the Asia-Pacific & Japan headquarter. (Other regional offices are located in India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China.) With a well-established channel partner network, the team is committed to providing world-class 3D printing solutions and services to cater to the unique needs in the diverse markets. Stratasys holds over 600 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents worldwide and has received more than 25 awards for its technology and leadership. Its products range from affordable desktop 3D printers to advanced 3D production systems, offering wider accessibility of 3D printing for different users. The establishment of a fully-facilitated office in Bangalore in April signifies Stratasys’ commitment to the region, thus providing local support to cater the growing demand and broadening accessibility of 3D printing technologies to the public. We also plan to setup an office in Pune and Delhi in this fiscal year. Q. What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in 3D printing space? Which are your focus areas? 134 | APRIL 2015 | ENGINEERING REVIEW

Awareness of 3D printing is on the rise in India and Stratasys intends to capture the potential through offering advanced 3D printing technology platforms, solutions and applications. Stratasys offers complementary 3D printing technologies designed for a range of applications, striving to be a significant partner in the product development department, in classrooms and labs and on the production floor. FDM Technology FDM Technology is a powerful Stratasys-patented additive manufacturing method. FDM builds concept models, functional prototypes and end-use parts in standard, engineering-grade and high-performance thermoplastics. It’s the only professional 3D printing technology that uses production-grade thermoplastics, so parts are unrivaled in mechanical, thermal and chemical strength. PolyJet Technology PolyJet technology is an additive manufacturing method that produces smooth, accurate prototypes, parts and tooling. With 16-micron layer resolution and accuracy as high as 0.1 mm, it can produce thin walls and complex geometries using the widest range of materials. On the applications front, digital manufacturing applications including jigs & fixtures, end-use parts,

injection molding and sand-casting are well suited for the Indian market. (Digital Manufacturing is a manufacturing process which complements traditional production processes. By enabling production of prototypes, tools and final parts directly from CAD data, digital manufacturing fosters dramatic reductions in delivery times and production costs while improving overall product quality.) Combined with other applications such as concept modelling and prototyping, Stratasys strives to offer a wide-range of solutions to various industries including education, automotive, medical, dental, industrial machinery and consumer goods. Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? With the PM’s thrust on Make in India we see a never before opportunity to provide Indian customers with the best in class additive manufacturing solutions via our portfolio of specially engineered 3D printers and printing materials. As per recent reports The World Bank has predicted a GDP growth rate of 8 per cent for India by 2017. In view of the government initiatives, local businesses will look for new ways to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and Stratasys can leverage such opportunity to promote the adoption of 3D printing technology; thereby assisting companies to www.engrreview.com

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optimize the manufacturing process. This initiative provides us a good platform to push forward 3D printing in the manufacturing sector, thus deepening our footprints in key segments such as automotive & components, aerospace, education, industrial machinery, consumer goods, etc. With the opening of Stratasysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first 3D printing experience centers in Bangalore, Pune and Delhi, engineers and manufacturers can experience in person to discover how 3D printing helps them succeed at every stage of the product development cycle. Together with our certified partners, we provide the best in class services which strengthen the bonding with customers. Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? Stratasys has always been at the forefront of the 3D Printing market by actively participating in industry events such as ICAM-3D 2015, Aero India 2015, PlastIndia 2015 and organizing seminars. Through these events we introduce the latest technologies and share regional best practices. We are looking to partner and work closely with CII and ACMA this year. Riding on the Make in India initiative, we also work with different local and international companies to educate the benefits and promote the adoption of 3D printing to the public, such as assisting Bangalore-based startup Cardiac Design Labs to produce their new wearable medical device. We are working to enable Indian companies to stay at the cutting edge of innovation. Q. In your opinion how can the 3D printing industry become globally competitive? 3D printing is a unique industry, instead of competing against any other industry, it complements www.engrreview.com

businesses from different sectors, assisting them to gain competitive advantages through optimizing production process, accelerating go-to-market and minimizing cost. To stay competitive globally, Stratasys offers not just 3D printing systems but solutions. We have a well-established channel partner network with whom we work closely with to cater to the local needs We also engage with industry associations and aligned with government policies on promoting the technology We actively promote and foster a community of 3D printing professionals (ie. The annual Stratasys 3D Printing User Forum) Service excellence -- Stratasys is a customer-centric organization which listens and places customers first. As a leader in the market, Stratasys also places strategic focus on R&D, thus ensuring that we are offering the latest technology and solutions to the market, bringing value to the customers that match with their needs and expectations. Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving 3D printing industry? 3D printing not only reduces time-to-market, it also helps to minimize cost of errors, prevents leakage of confidential designs and also maximizing creativity. Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, packaging designers and marketing staff can better understand a productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aesthetic appeal and perform functional testing with 3D printed prototypes. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive market, time is of essence and this is where 3D printing plays its role, alongside with the cost reduction factor. Accuracy, materials, ability to build customized products and create parts with fine-details are critical to business success. These will

continue to be the driving forces for the adoption of the technology. Companies are increasingly looking for ways to produce customized or small batch products in a more cost-effective manner. As mentioned before, 3D printing enables businesses to produce prototypes, tools and final parts directly from CAD data, thus accelerating delivery time and reducing productions costs while improving overall product quality. In October 2014, Gartner highlighted top 10 technology trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2015, in which 3D printing attributes to significant expansion in industrial use. Today 3D printing is being adopted across industrial, medical and consumer applications with the usage varying from prototypes to simulations of human organs and exoskeletons. 3D printing is transforming itself with its varied applications; it is becoming an integral part of manufacturing business as organizations strive to reduce time to market. Q. What is your vision for your company in near future? Adoption of 3D printing in India is still in an early stage when compared to other parts of the world; however, the market is picking up on the benefits of 3D printing and the value it brings, particularly for advanced applications. We will continue to educate the market on this front and promote adoption of the technology. At the same time we look to inspire educators with the 3D printing technology to elevate research and learning in science, engineering, design and art. We are passionate believers in the value and power of 3D printing, and in the change it can bring to the world. For more information http://www.stratasys.com

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ROLLON :

CRASH-FREE LINEAR MOTION One of the greatest threats to the long life of a linear motion system usually occurs on its very first stroke.

Rollon’s Compact Rail features a robust design that withstands all but the most severe crashes.

ow do you know when a linear bearing has reached its end of travel? When the carriage hits the wall. At least, that is how the old engineering joke goes. But in reality, crashes are no laughing matter. Also known euphemistically as “hard stops,” crashes occur when an out-of-control pillow block slams into the bearing’s end stop or some other intermediate target. They most often occur when a linear axis is started up for the first time. Even a single crash on that very first stroke can ruin a bearing, triggering expensive repair or replacement costs. The reason why bearings crash on start up mostly comes down to human factors. A control engineer can do a great job calculating the perfect motion profile for a given application, only to overlook some installation details during start up. Small errors like entering an incorrect motion parameter or failing to connect a limit switch are common and can be catastrophic for the linear bearing.

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Fortunately, it is not that difficult to minimize crashes and give your bearings a longer lease on life without spending a lot of money. Here’s how:

real-world operating parameters. If not, a less aggressive motion profile may be the only way to avoid crashes.

AVOID OVER-ENGINEERING GET ON THE SAME PAGE All too often there is little communication between the engineer who designs a mechanical system and the engineer who ultimately runs it. This lack of communication can make crashes more likely because it increases the likelihood that the linear axis may be run with motion profile it was not designed to handle. For example, a linear axis may have adequate space for over-travel based on the design inputs—loads, speeds, accelerations and inertia mismatch. Yet if it runs under different conditions, that over-travel space can shrink or disappear. To avoid this kind of problem, it is important for both design and control engineers to have a sense of whether the design values leave enough flexibility to accommodate changes in

Other than busted bearings, one of the negative consequences of crashes is over-engineering. Instead of trying to avoid crashes, the engineer will accept them as inevitable and try to design systems that will survive them. To do so, engineers may end up specifying bumpers or gas shocks. As popular as they are, bumpers and other shock absorbers are a bit like training wheels on a bike. Once someone knows how to ride, off they go. Likewise, linear motion systems that are properly designed and controlled can run safely without the expense of additional protection. Another crash protection strategy involves beefing up linear motion components. Engineers will sometimes size the bearings to survive crashes rather than to meet the application’s load, speed and acceleration www.engrreview.com

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requirements. This strategy may not add much cost on a single axis, but upsizing the linear motion components on an entire machine can get expensive. All the more so if all those upsized bearings trigger a shift to larger motors, gearboxes and framing elements. When upsized bearings lead to this kind of pervasive over-engineering, it would not be unusual to see 30 percent increase in total machine cost.

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Crashes most commonly occur on start-up due to an incorrect motion profile.

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While most crashes do occur on start up, it is true that they occasionally occur well after a machine has been commissioned. Sometimes a loss of power can trigger a crash, or someone might inadvertently change a control parameter. And truth be told, some machines are not run all that carefully. For these reasons, it can make sense for engineers to design with some crash-worthiness in mind. But what is the best way to do that? Engineers can choose to go with shock absorbers and over-engineered components, accepting those costs as the price of crash protection. Or they

can favor linear bearings that inherently have crash-worthy construction. Not all bearings are created equal when it comes to surviving a crash. Recirculating ball systems whose pillow blocks have plastic end caps are notoriously susceptible to crash damage—because the plastic tends to shatter. Even a single crash with this type of pillow block, and you may find its ball bearings all over the floor. Bearings based on larger roller elements lack this particular Achilles heel. Their ball bearings and their raceway are contained within the roller element, not within a plastic cap. Rollon’s Compact Rail is a prime example of this type of bearing, and it will run just fine with a shattered end cap. And if it ever does experience any crash damage, its interchangeable rollers and pillow blocks allow it to be easily repaired without changing the rails. Given the choice between crash avoidance and crash protection, engineers can save the most money by avoiding crashes in the first place. And it is true that carefully designed motion systems with room for unexpected overtravel are unlikely to crash. Yet in the real world, it pays to be prepared for the occasional hard stop. With the availability of crash resistant roller bearings, crash protection does not necessarily require the expense of adding shock absorbers and over-sized components.

For more information, Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. 1st floor Regus Gem Business Centre 26/1 Hosur road, Bommanahalli Bangalore 560068, INDIA The end caps on Rollon’s Compact Rail (top) are cosmetic and, even if broken in a crash, will not interfere with the operation of the slider. End caps on recirculating ball linear bearings (bottom) house the crucial rolling elements and are a potential point of failure if shattered in a crash. www.engrreview.com

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Energy efficiency is the way to be Manufacturing and engineering firms are under unprecedented pressure to decrease their power bills in order to sustain their profits.

iven the skewed ratio between supply and demand, the price of power is only going to go up. This makes it imperative for the industry to look for ways to “create” energy, since the production of power just doesn’t seem to match up the universal demand for the same. The pressure on non-renewable energy sources has tipped the balance in favour of energy conservation even further. Add all this and you have a growing pressure on companies to decrease their power bills in order to sustain their profits. Companies are looking at energy-efficient equipment as well as strategies to reduce their energy consumption. While there is a strong case for legislation and regulatory bodies to campaign for energy savings in the industry, these have their own limitations. There is a need for the industry to look at energy efficiency in a favourable way and this can only happen by talking about the merits of the move within the fraternity. An understanding of the need for energy efficiency, how it can be achieved, what is the investment involved, and the consequent return on investment needs to be discussed in detail. Financial institutions also need to be sensitive towards the issue and come up with products that help companies to invest in energy-efficient infrastructure. They should also encourage the industry to invest in such strategies so that the overall sentiment of working towards energy-efficiency gets more takers. Energy-efficient equipment and strategies in a number of industrial and engineering areas can make a difference. Some well-known areas include heating, ventilation and air

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conditioning (HVAC). Studies reveal that 60 percent of total energy is used in heating the water. Moreover, a decrease in one degree temperature can lead to 8 percent cut in your electricity bills. It is also wise to replace boilers that are not working properly, and install destratification fans that can reduce up to 20 percent of energy usage by blowing warm air to the level where it’s needed. As far as ventilation is concerned, it makes sense to go for higher efficiency motors, install fans with variable speeds – which can be switched off when not needed. The low cost strategies go a long way in case of air conditioning as well. For instance, make sure the air conditioning is set at a minimum of 24 degree Celsius. One could also deploy free cooling coils, which use outside air for cooling air conditioning systems. Other options to cut down on energy bills include using the alternative energy sources such as biomass, and renewable energy such as onsite solar and wind power wherever it can be used. Other areas to consider are supply voltage optimisation, process automation, building controls and investing in monitoring systems and lubrication. Another way to achieve energy efficiency is by using variable frequency drives (VFDs), which can vary a motor’s output speed without mechanical pulleys, which in turn reduces the number of mechanical components. The VFD basically converts power to a usable form. Adding VFDs to motors can make a significant difference to power saving and reduce electricity bills. Research in the area suggests that if VFD systems are designed correctly and made to work with energy-efficient motors, the

energy consumption can go down by as much as 70 percent. Peak demand charges can be addressed by reducing current peaks by starting the largest motors with VFDs, since they increase the motor speed gradually. You can also optimise power usage and use only the amount of energy that is needed for the equipment. The VFD market also gives you the option of choosing drives that regenerate energy, which can either be routed back into the system, or sold for revenues. What is crucial, however, is to use the correct VFD, based on your engineering facility, and the application you want to use it for. The duty cycle is another factor to consider while choosing a VFD. VFDs work best in applications such as pumps, fans, mixers, extruders, and compressors with centrifugal technology. They can be used in automation plants, industrial units, pumping systems, agriculture and irrigation, water and wastewater applications. Usually, the return on investment for VFDs is anywhere between one to three years. To conclude, VFDs make a strong case for lowering your operating costs. They also reduce the fan and duct noises, lessening the noise pollution. VFDs also reduce amps when the motor starts, thus lowering demand charges and are also economical to maintain. Since VFDs are soft-starting, there is less wear and tear on motors, belts and other components in the equipment.

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In a country once riven by war, the story of GAT is one of determination and triumph in the face of adversity. A former refugee, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner returned home after the conflict in Bosnia and built a successful manufacturing business supplying his one-time employer in Germany. Today, the company he created employs 65 people and is home to 12 Haas machine tools, including two recently installed UMC-750 five-axis universal machining centres.

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osnia-Herzegovina is a country on the rise. It’s been 20 years since the conflict ended in 1995, during which time the nation has rebuilt and introduced liberal market reforms to help stimulate the economy. Many of the people who left to escape the war have since returned. Among them is Almir Gvožđar, who in 1996 came back from Germany, invested all of his savings in a second-hand CNC machine tool, and started making aluminium components from the family garage, under the name of GAT d.o.o. During his time in Germany (citizens of war-affected countries such as Bosnia and Croatia had temporary refugee status in Germany), Mr. Gvožđar worked as a technician for ABM Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, which is based at Breisach, close to the border with France. ABM is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the motorcycle industry,

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and the company was later to be GAT’s first customer. “Working alone I started producing parts for tuning motorcycles,” says Mr. Gvožđar. “From here, we managed to pick up a few other German customers, and so our story began. Indeed, the German market remains our most important to this day, although we also export to countries that include Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia.” In 2003, GAT purchased a facility measuring 1100 m² on a 5000 m² plot at Sanski Most, in the industrial northwest of Bosnia-Herzegovina. In parallel with investing in premises and the addition of more employees, the company also began to step up its investment in the latest CNC machine tools. “I first heard about Haas when I was at ABM; they had Haas machines,” says Mr. Gvožđar. “I knew the Haas CNC

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was easy to use, and that the service and support was good. Haas machines are also a good price – the best buy on the market!” GAT today has 12 Haas models, including seven VF-2 vertical machining centres, two TL-1 toolroom lathes, and one TL-25. The company’s latest additions, however, are two UMC-750 five-axis universal machining centres, the first to arrive in the region formerly known as Yugoslavia (Bosnia- Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia). The machines have been set to work producing parts such as clutch levers, which GAT designed in co-operation with its customer. “We were seeing more and more demand for five-axis work, hence the investment,” says Mr. Gvožđar. “Since using the UMC-750s, we’ve seen both productivity and quality increase. We are also achieving a better price for final products.” Around 90 percent of the parts made on the UMC-750 machines are cut from aluminium. Many of them are motorcycle related – such as components for fuel tanks, air filters, and speedometers – and many involve the generation of complex, freeform surfaces. GAT also machines parts for other industries, such as the metrology and medical sectors, and is attracting increasing

numbers of customers from Western Europe. Because the salary for a machine operator in Bosnia-Herzegovina is circa đ400 per month, the company is extremely competitive. GAT adds value to parts by suggesting design changes that will lower the price further still. This is a big advantage, particularly for larger batches – the company produces in volumes up to 10,000 off. So impressed is Mr. Gvožđar with Haas CNC machine tools that he even bough a Haas Mini Mill for the local technical high school, to aid in the training of future machine operators. Walking into GAT today, visitors are greeted by an impressive, architect-designed building of blue glass, a mesmerizing water feature in the lobby, and a clean, efficient workshop run by well-trained operators making high-quality precision parts. The general presentation and standards could easily pass for that of a German or Swiss company. Located in an area of rapidly emerging modern infrastructure, few would guess that this region was once one of the most war-ravaged places in the world. Visionary companies like GAT, with high standards, ambition, and owners with a sense of urgency, are putting Bosnia-Herzegovina squarely, back on the map.

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Service excellence as a growth driver Relevance for Corporate Success Excellent after-sales service is a strategic success factor for manufacturers of capital goods. In total, potential in the following five areas can be lifted:

3. Customer Loyalty Potential During the operating life of capital goods, after-sales service creates critical touch points for success. Many contact points within after sales, the so-called “Moments of Truth,” are particularly decisive for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

1. Differentiation Potential

any manufacturers of capital goods have professionalized their service business and realized that the majority of profit can be generated through the utilization phase of machinery and equipment. With about 25% of the sales revenues and partly more than 50% of the profit, after-sales business is a key factor in generating high profits for corporate success. The following article describes how additional potential can be lifted, supported by “Service Excellence”.

Competitors can recreate technical characteristics sooner or later. As a consequence, products become more substitutable, creating price pressure and leading to less customer loyalty. Through customer-oriented after-sales service, companies can sustainably distinguish themselves from their competitors. 2. Share, Earnings and Market Potential During the complete duration of usage, a variety of service offers provide potential for further increases in earnings. Often, positive overall results can be reached through the contribution of after-sales service.

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4. Acquisition of New Customers and Image Potential Resale only works when companies win over customers with service during the usage phase. Only satisfied customers will buy from the same manufacturer again. Moreover, these customers serve as cost-free brand ambassadors. 5. Information Potential Service is an important source for collecting information. When using service properly, manufacturers can gather information on machine performance, customer needs or investment projects. Capital goods manufacturers can use this field of

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information for product development or market cultivation. What are the decisive service dimensions for “Service Excellence”? The above-mentioned potential benefits should be the main focus when striving for “Service Excellence”. For this purpose, companies need to improve in the following five dimensions: 1. Service Strategy Service strategy is not derived from corporate strategy, but rather it is an integral component of it. Corporate strategies of capital goods manufacturers that leave out the service topic must be evaluated as incomplete. At the minimum, after-sales business strategies must answer the next questions: Which business model have we chosen for our service? • What contribution do we expect from our service business? • How do we want to position our company and our service in the market? • How do we want to design our service offer? • How do we want to implement service within our organization?

Successful after-sales service is an element of stability and a potential growth driver, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Therefore, all five abovementioned “Service Excellence” dimensions – Service Strategy, Service Portfolio, Service Pricing, Service Organization and Processes and Service Controlling – must be optimized. Due to its strategic relevance, this topic should have “Top Management Attention” within the capital goods industry.

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This clearly reflects that service strategy creation is a task for top management. 2. Service Portfolio Recently, many companies have created a broad range of service portfolios. However, many companies neglect the fact that some services are simply not profitable, or they ignore certain customer requirements. A variety of instruments can be applied to assess service offers. For example, when measuring customer satisfaction, instruments should be applied to the respective services and to the survey of future customer expectations. Market-oriented services development can be successful when it is implemented as systematically as new product development. Many companies are increasingly using “Service Engineering”, or the systematic development of services using appropriate methods and software tools. 3. Service Pricing Professional price formation in aftersales service provides an important earning leverage, especially when focusing on the pricing of spare parts. Excellent spare-parts pricing works in a value-oriented manner, in which the parts are evaluated on a relevant criteria basis. Resulting scores will then be used to set differentiated price markups. Our project experience shows that there is frequently a high potential for improvement in regards to the pricing of reparations, the assignment of a technician or service contracts. For example, repair prices are not sufficiently differentiated and therefore the customers’ willingness to pay cannot be completely exhausted. 4. Service Organization and Processes In recent years, many manufacturers of capital goods have created independent service structures. However, manufacturers must question if the organizational demarcation of the

service area provides customers with advantages, and if a successful service business is possible within integrated organizational models. The first companies are heading towards reintegration, thus sales and service are growing together again. Excellent design of service processes is far more important than the forms of organization. These processes are excellent when they are fast, stable and cost-efficient. This can be only reached through consistent orientation towards customer requirements, maximum reduction of unnecessary interfaces and optimal system support. 5. Service Controlling and Key Figures Service business excellence can be reached only with the highest possible transparency regarding relevant key figures, which can be structured in four areas: • Business Success (Revenue, Hit Rates, etc.) • Processes (Processing Time, Availabilities, etc.) • Customer (Customer Satisfaction, etc.) • Employees (Occupancy, etc.) Ideally, key figures should be made available and reported to management on a weekly or monthly basis. Summary Successful after-sales service is an element of stability and a potential growth driver, especially during times of economic uncertainty. Therefore, all five abovementioned “Service Excellence” dimensions – Service Strategy, Service Portfolio, Service Pricing, Service Organization and Processes and Service Controlling – must be optimized. Due to its strategic relevance, this topic should have “Top Management Attention” within the capital goods industry. For more information Web: www.homburg-partner.com/en/ ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2015 | 145

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FDH-1: From the very first click The new FieldConnex fieldbus diagnostic handheld device (FDH-1) from Pepperl+Fuchs makes commissioning and troubleshooting a fieldbus installation easier than ever. The mobile device can check any fieldbus segment quickly and easily with the simple press of a button.

o make it even easier to install and use the fieldbus infrastructure, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed the new FieldConnex fieldbus diagnostic handheld device (FDH-1). Is the desired signal quality achieved? Is the bus termination correct? The FDH-1 uses a quick and simple method to display the quality of the fieldbus installation. The handheld has been specifically designed to be easy to operate without the need for expert fieldbus knowledge. Just connect the handheld to any fieldbus segment; no PC required! This connection enables the handheld to show whether or not there are any errors in the physical layer installation prior to commissioning a segment. If there are errors, it will pinpoint what they are, where they are, and how they can be corrected. This saves time and money during installation. The FDH-1 can also be used to check existing cables in to determine whether they are suitable for a fieldbus installation. Taking this approach can lead to considerable savings in terms of cabling costs and the amount of maintenance work required, ensuing reliable operation of the fieldbus. In existing installations, the FDH-1 can check the short-circuit protection at the spur connections. This is especially advisable for fieldbus installations that are many years old and may be beginning to experience problems.

The Mobile Expert The new FDH-1 handheld device makes the commissioning process easy and ensures that quality assurance of the fieldbus installation is extremely straightforward. The mobile device is incredibly simple to handle and requires no previous technical knowledge, providing a crucial advantage. The device is

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just as user-friendly as the trusted multimeter, but can do a great deal more. For example, it features an integrated expert system that interprets the measured values, enabling it to detect errors and determine exactly where they are located. Once the errors are detected, it will also provide a simple corrective action statement. In addition to this expert system, a commissioning wizard with guided dialogs ensures the handheld device is easy to use. The wizard compares the installation to values set from fieldbus standards and specifications, enabling a target/actual comparison. If required, the wizard can create documentation in a storage format that can be downloaded via USB. The test report can also simply be downloaded again at a later date and used for comparison measurements. The new FieldConnex fieldbus diagnostic handheld device from Pepperl+Fuchs makes the fieldbus installation as easy and straightforward as possible, providing the ideal basis for trouble-free operation and maximum availability of processing equipment. The FDH-1 is approved for use in all hazardous areas and for all types of explosion protection. The data sheet and additional application examples can be found at: www. pepperl-fuchs.com/fdh

PROCESS The Process Automation Division is a market leader in intrinsically safe explosion protection. We offer comprehensive, application-oriented system solutions, including customer-specific control cabinet solutions for the process industry. A large portfolio of components is available from our various product lines: isolated barriers, fieldbus infrastructure solutions, remote I/O systems, HART interface solutions, level measurement devices, purge and pressurization systems, industrial monitors and HMI solutions, power supplies, separator alarm systems for oil and petrol separators, signaling equipment, lighting as well as emergency shutdown equipment and accessories.

Pepperl+Fuchs – SENSING YOUR NEEDS

Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. For more than 60 years, our continuous innovation, high quality products, and steady growth have guaranteed us continued success.

With the invention of the inductive proximity sensor in 1958, the company set an important milestone in the development of automation technology. Under the motto “Sensing your needs”, customers benefit from tailor-made sensor solutions for factory automation. The main target markets of the factory automation are machine and plant construction, the automotive industry, storage and material handling, printing and paperindustry, packaging technology, process equipment, door, gate and elevator construction, mobile equipment, renewable energies. The division offers a wide product range of industrial sensors whether it’s inductive, photoelectric or ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, identification systems, barcodes, code readers for data-matrix-codes and vision sensors.

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Time is money : The “quick openers” from TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP Cable carriers for simple and quick cable laying The cable carriers from the EASYTRAX, QUICKTRAX and UNIFLEX Advanced series from TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP have one thing in common: they are designed to be opened quickly. This makes installation and replacement of cables and hoses particularly easy, saving users time and money. Invisible and innovative: State-of-the-art cable carriers are hidden underneath the 30 check-in desks at Nuremberg airport

epending on the series, various design features allow quick cable laying. The EASYTRAX and QUICKTRAX series, for example, use the 2K design. 2K stands for the two connected design components: chain links made of hard material and crossbars with flexible film hinges or flexible lamella crossbars. This allows the construction of cable carriers which combine the seemingly contradictory properties of stability and flexibility.

The computer and the printer for check-in are housed in mobile trolleys. The required cables are placed in a KABELSCHLEPP cable carrier.

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QUICKTRAX: crossbar with flexible film hinge The QUICKTRAX series features crossbars with flexible film hinges. They allow

fast opening and easy lay in of cables and hoses with a high fill level and therefore full use of the inner space. Depending on the application, the crossbars can be opened in the outer radius (model 030) or inner radius (model 040). The crossbars are connected to the chain with a film hinge and remain fixed to the chain link even when open so they cannot get lost during lay in of cables and hoses. The flexible material and the special shape allow the crossbars to be opened easily with just a simple movement: The crossbars are under slight tension which lets them spring open when they are unlocked. This means the cable carrier is ready for lay in of cables and hoses in no time at all and can be closed again just as quickly. No additional tools are required for loading the cable carrier, but handling is also very easy with a screwdriver.

EASYTRAX: Flexible lamella crossbars The EASYTRAX series on the other hand features flexible lamella crossbars into which the cables simply snap in. A very high fill level can be achieved as the crossbars swivel to the side and not into the cable space. The inner space of the cable carrier remains fully available and none of the cable carrier cross sections is wasted. The lamella crossbars swiveling to the front additionally allow the use of divider systems for repairing cables. The www.engrreview.com

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Fast cable laying: made possible by the EASYTRAX series featuring flexible lamella crossbars into which the cables simply snap in

special wrap-around design seats the stays firmly in the chain link to ensure secure cable routing. The EASYTRAX chain links are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic. This fiber plastic compound provides stability, allowing extensive unsupported length. Compared to cable carriers made of non-reinforced material, the unsupported length can be nearly doubled with EASYTRAX. The fixed chain links are placed next to each other and pressed together. This simple assembly process creates the individually desired length.

Ideal for numerous applications EASYTRAX as well as QUICKTRAX are equipped with an integrated noise damper to ensure especially quiet running of the cable carrier. The small division also means that both series run very quietly: Advantages which play an important role for applications in the logistics field, for example. But the innovative cable carriers also prove

successful in other areas of application, for example at the check-in terminals at Nuremberg airport. Computers and printers are housed in mobile trolleys here. Cables and connectors are therefore constantly at risk of being damaged or disconnected accidentally. With EASYTRAX, the engineers at the airport were able to remove this source of error to optimize availability of the computers at check-in. The cable carriers are used at all 30 check-in desks of Nuremberg airport. This trolley is stored underneath the table of the check-in desk when it is not in use and is pulled out on the casters which run along a rail on the floor when it is required. The EASYTRAX cable carrier with a clear inner width of 38 millimeters guides the cables safely and without contact to the floor. Tangled cables and loose connectors during movement of the trolley are prevented.

UNIFLEX Advanced: crossbars with ball joint mechanism The UNIFLEX Advanced series is extremely quick to open, but the design is different: The crossbars connecting the two side bands are fitted with a ball joint mechanism. It ensures fast cable laying and also makes the cable carrier especially stable in the closed state. When open, the crossbar remains on the chain link or it can be removed completely by unscrewing. A special tool is available for fast and gentle opening. It can also be used on UNIFLEX Advanced models with cables installed. Users can open one meter of cable carrier in only two seconds with this tool.

The UNIFLEX Advanced is extremely quick to open: The crossbars connecting the two side bands are equipped with a ball joint mechanism. Using the optional opening tool, the cable carrier can be opened extremely fast and without great effort

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The QUICKTRAX series features flexible crossbars with film hinges which allow quick opening and installation of cables and hoses with full usage of the interior space The low noise, solid plastic cable carrier is lightweight and at the same time very robust. Reinforced wear areas on the outside additionally ensure a very long service life for applications laying on their side. Light, robust and highly resilient – it is exactly these features that make the UNIFLEX Advanced the right choice for the multi-functional formwork robot from Sommer Anlagentechnik GmbH. The company based in Landshut manufactures and assembles production systems for the pre-fabricated concrete industry and selected TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP for its cable carriers. “Our multi-functional formwork robot is a highly developed solution. We guarantee especially careful handling of formwork and highest precision for our customers,” explains Rainer Braun, Development Manager at SOMMER Anlagentechnik. “The cable carriers also have to meet the highest requirements so our machine can carry out its various tasks without problems.” The cable carrier type UNIFLEX Advanced 1555 is used on the Z-axis of the formwork robot. High additional loads and extensive unsupported lengths are no problem for the cable carrier, with fast cable laying as an added bonus.

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Anybus® CompactCom™ 40-series certified for PROFINET 2.31 The new Anybus CompactCom 40-series from HMS Industrial Networks has passed certification for PROFINET Version 2.31, certified for use with the highest conformance class (C) as well as the highest netload class (III).

he Anybus CompactCom 40-series provides industrial devices with multi-network connectivity with a specific focus on industrial Ethernet. It is especially suitable for high-end industrial applications with high performance demands and is available in chip, brick and module formats. The 40-series solution for PROFINET enables very fast communication between the host device and PROFINET (process data latency is less than 15 μs through the module) and supports PROFINET RT Class 1 and 3. It comes with an integrated PROFINET IRT Ethernet switch and supports PROFINET functions such as MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), Clock-Synchronous Operation, Fast Start Up and PROFIenergy. CompactCom is also equipped with a black channel interface enabling PROFIsafe communication. When used in combination with the IXXAT Safe T100 safety module, HMS can therefore offer a complete communication solution for functional safety.

powerful IT functions running simultaneously with the PROFINET real-time functions. IT functionality includes, for example, a socket interface giving the possibility to send a complete Ethernet frame (up to 1500 bytes), built-in web pages, file system, and firmware upgrade via FTP etc. The 40-series also comes with security functions such as mandatory software signatures to prevent unauthorized software to be downloaded to the product, and encryption is used to prevent illicit copying. CompactCom PROFINET is available in versions for regular copper cabling as well as for fiber optics.

Early adopter of PROFINET 2.31 “The fact that the CompactCom 40-series now is conform to the latest PROFINET standards shows that we continue to be at the forefront when it comes to PROFINET connectivity” comments Leif Malmberg, Product Line Manager for embedded products at HMS. “PROFINET is an advanced network which puts very high demands on industrial devices, so it is a good proof-of-concept that the CompactCom 40-series lives up to PI’s latest demands.” (PI=PROFIBUS and PROFINET International)

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HMS Industrial Networks HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of products for industrial communication including remote management. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for connecting automation devices and systems to industrialnetworks under the Netbiter, Anybus and IXXAT brands. Development and manufacturing take place at the headquarters in Halmstad, Sweden and in Weingarten, Germany. Local sales and support are handled by branch offices in China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. HMS employs over 350 people and reported sales of 57 million EUR in 2013. HMS is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm. For more information Web: www.anybus.com www.engrreview.com

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Smart switching – adapted braking New electronic braking torque regulation for ROBA-stop® safety brakes The new, intelligent braking torque control module by mayr® power transmission makes it possible to decelerate devices and machines evenly and gently. This innovative and economically attractive solution is pre-destined for application in smart, interconnected machines. Continuous braking torque changes when in operation

Fig.1: With the new, intelligent braking torque control module, mayr® power transmission offer an economically attractive solution for the generation of a variable braking torque for ROBA-stop® safety brakes.

obody would even think of using the handbrake or parking brake when a car is going at full speed. In order to decelerate the car as required, a driver would use the foot brake. Gradual, even deceleration is also often desired for devices and machine applications with dynamic braking actions. However, as safety brakes – in contrast to car brakes – can only distinguish between two operating conditions due to their design, namely “braking torque present” and “no braking torque present”, every braking procedure is carried out with the maximum braking torque available. With the new, intelligent braking torque control module, mayr® power transmission offer an economically attractive solution to generate a variable braking torque for ROBA-stop® safety brakes, making it possible to decelerate machines evenly and gently.

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Up to now, brakes have been dimensioned with regard to the maximum load where devices with variable loads, for example forklift trucks, are concerned. However, it is not always expedient to work with the full braking torque. In case of partial loads, a stronger deceleration than necessary can lead to damage to the transported goods or even to sliding of the wheels. If, however, the system detects the operating conditions and converts this information into a default signal for the new, intelligent control module by mayr® power transmission, electronic braking torque regulation is possible. Using the new system, the brake specialists have succeeded in continuously changing the contact force on the brake linings and therefore also the braking torque during operation. In this way, machines can be decelerated gently, adapted to the respective system requirements. Furthermore, the new braking torque regulation makes it possible to compensate for negative influences on the braking torque consistency in applications requiring a constant braking torque within narrow tolerance limits.

Prerequisites for a smart machine The new, intelligent switching device by mayr® power transmission, which is operated with 24V or 48V DC voltage, can control brakes with a coil nominal current of 10A or 5A. In addition, the resulting clamping force for the brake rotor can be specified to 25%, 50% or 75% of the nominal spring force by means of two digital inputs. Alternatively, a continuous, analogue default signal from 0 to 10V

Fig.2: The new, intelligent control device makes targeted braking torque regulation possible. The device can be operated with 24V or 48V DV and can control brakes with a coil nominal current of 10A or 5A. is possible. The switching device determines without using a sensor whether the armature disk is attracted or has dropped. This makes it possible to adjust the overexcitation time automatically as desired. Due to the fact that the intelligent switching device registers the switching condition of the brake, no microswitches or proximity sensors including the respective cabling are necessary as would normally be the case. The device also takes possible wear reserves into account, and, if required, recognises unpermitted high temperatures. With its compact dimensions of 30 mm in height, 69 mm in width and 103 mm in length, it can easily be integrated into control cabinets. With the new braking torque control module, mayr® power transmission provide the possibility to build up control circuits and brake movements intelligently – ideal prerequisites for application in the smart, interconnected machines of the future. http://www.mayr.com/en/ www.engrreview.com

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Contact-free temperature monitoring in glass processes Raytek at GLASSPEX INDIA 2015 Raytek Marathon infrared pyrometers reliably monitor glass production processes without the risk of contaminating the product

patron of the German Pavilion at the GLASSPEX INDIA exhibition, Raytek presented infrared temperature monitoring systems tailored to the glass industry. The contact-free technology ensures maximum reliability and speed without the risk of contaminating the product. The manufacturer offers measurement solutions and powerful analysis software for all stages of glass production and processing. Autonomous systems in a rugged housing are available as well as OEM solutions with record small dimensions. Raytek is represented in India by three own offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai, and five distributors that service all of the country. One of the exhibition highlights, the Raytek Marathon series of fixed pyrometers combines intelligent digital electronics and a modern electro-optical system with robust housings and application-specific accessories. The range comprises IR thermometers for single

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and multi-channel operation (ratio pyrometers), thermometers for short wavelengths, and IR thermometers with fibre optics. In glass moulding and coating lines, the Raytek MP150 infrared line scanner generates thermal images, overseeing the correct heating of every single pane and the even temperature distribution. Damages are instantly displayed, and users can immediately make corrections to the process configuration if required. Raytek’s sister company Ircon presented the versatile applications of its Modline 7 series. The rugged Ircon Modline 7 infrared pyrometer with cooling jacket can be used at ambient temperatures up to 315 °C. The Modline 77 and 78 models were application-tailored for the production of float glass and ultra-thin drawn glass and will also be shown in Mumbai.

Company Background Raytek GmbH develops, manufactures,

distributes, and services infrared sensors under the brands of RAYTEK and IRCON for noncontact temperature measurement within a range from -50 to +3,000 °C. The sensors allow for quick and accurate measurements of surface temperatures without touching the medium. Typical applications include steelworks, glassworks, cement plants, and plastics manufacturing. The product range includes fixed infrared sensors, infrared linescanners, and thermal imagers. All the devices are suitable for fixed installation in plants and machines and can be integrated into process-monitoring systems via industry-specific interfaces. Raytek has 50 years of experience in infrared temperature measurement. Raytek GmbH in Berlin is responsible for marketing, sales, and service in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Regional offices and numerous authorized distributors around the globe ensure customer proximity, rapid service, and individual consultation on site. Raytek is a Fluke company. A sister company in the Fluke Group is DATAPAQ, a world leader in the manufacture of temperature measurement and analysis systems for all types of industrial heating processes.

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New Generation of Extraction and Filtration Systems for Dust, Laser Fume and Welding Smoke

LT AG, vendor of extraction and filtration technology for airborne pollutants, introduces its next generation systems ULT 1500 and ULT 2500. The units have been designed for removal and filtration of hazardous substances in dust, laser fume and welding smoke. They are based on an ideally configured device and filter concept that provides users critical space and cost benefits within their production lines. Both systems appeal through the utilisation of conic filter cartridges, which enable increased filter performance and better cleanability due to their geometry. Easy dust discharge is another decisive benefit, because dust deposits are collected directly in a 70 l removal container for low contamination disposal. ULT 1500 and ULT 2500 can be flexibly adapted to various process conditions for extraction and filtration of dust, welding fume or laser smoke. It is possible to select the extraction position, i.e. raw gas intake can be executed on the systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; right or left sides, which means variable installation conditions. Furthermore, both systems feature an optional swing check valve to protect pipelines against pollution by possible dirt pushback, and consequently, filter cartridges against premature wear. Because of their small footprints, the units can be perfectly utilised in limited spaces and, therefore, help to save valuable production floor. This efficiency is optimized by front access to the systems.

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Rotary nozzle dedusting additionally reduces compressed air consumption and hence energy expenses. Filtered air can be fed back to the working area, avoiding heat loss. The newly developed systems have been designed for extraction and filtration of hazardous substances originating from welding and laser processes, and for dedusting technology.

About ULT AG: Founded in 1994, the ULT AG is a leading vendor of high efficiency industrial air filtration systems and dust collectors. The broad range of equipment has been designed for use in many industries such as machine construction, electronic and general manufacturing as well as medical covering a wide range of applications. The product range offers standard products as well as custom-built units for special applications. ULT AG provides customers in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia with extraction and filtration systems for material processing by means of laser, soldering, welding etc. as well as onsite services. The company has been DIN EN ISO 9001 certified for more than 15 years.

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High Speed Doors designed and manufactured by Gandhi Automations are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors are manufactured with European collaboration and technology with innovative and creative engineering. Fast moving functional and reliable doors are needed in industrial and commercial contexts. Gandhi designed and manufactured High Speed Doors are versatile and solid ensuring long-lasting reliability. The modular structure of the curtains, assembled and

joined by anodized aluminium extrusions, provides for a wide range of polyester sections available in a variety of colours. Wide, full-width window panels ensure a safer traffic and allow more light in. Their fast and easy replacement, in case of accidental tearing, saves money and time. The alternating metal tubular structure there inserted ensures high wind-resistance. Prime doors are the ideal solution for internal and external entrances and effectively operate in any situation, even when strong winds are blowing, in rooms with high volume traffic. Sturdy and dependable, Prime is the intelligent door for medium and large entrances.

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DIGITAL LUX METER / LIGHT METER ‘MECO-G” has introduced a new handheld Digital LUX Meter with LCD DisplayModel:R-LX 50B. This Digital LUX Meter has 3 Ranges 0-1999 Lux, 2,000 – 19,000 Lux & 20,000 – 50,000 Lux. Data Hold Facility is available & operates on a Single 9V Battery. These meters are useful for

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Induction heating equipments We introduce ourselves as an industrial group having experience in Engineering & Auto Components Industry for over 10 years. We are dealing & manufacturing in below mentioned precious products used in industry. a. INDUCTION HEATING EQUIPMENT b. E L E C T R O P L A T I N G RECTIFIERS. 6. SINTERING. InductionHeating Machine’s Are Used For Many Applications 1. HARDENING 2. BRAZING 3. ANNEALING 4. FORGING 5. HEAT SOAKING.

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BAHADURGARH one of the most renowned industrial belts of North India. We have a committed objective of providing world class products cost effectively. Today our company designs, manufactures & installs the widest possible range of the above equipments for various industrial applications. We endeavour to maintain the quality of our products, keeping our prices reasonable and Deliver it on schedule. Our products are supplied meeting the international standards duly Inspected at every end. We source only the best quality potential raw material from the best companies in the world. We have a strict quality control by trained engineers, so that we can supply best quality to our customers

consistently. Our induction machines are based on latest “Solid state Semiconductor Technology”. The equipments based on MOSFET, IGBT or THYRISTOR circuitry are our range .The customer is helped to select the most suitable machine model & water cooling arrangement. Specialized services are also given to develop and install efficient handling fixtures with which the full potential benefit of the application is achieved .These machines provide low cost solutions for various applications and save substantial amount of power as the efficiency is more than any conventional machines, which in itself can recover your cost of operation within short span of usage.

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filters available in the market or used in the industries. We manufacture customized oil filter socket wrench to suit the oil filter profile exactly. It is manufactured in 3/8” drive or ½” drive as per the customer`s requirement. Applications : TRACTORS, BMW, MERCEDES, PORSCHE, VAG, ETC. Industrial Hand Tools like Sockets (Manual & Impact),

Special Application Sockets, Square Drive Adaptors, Extension Bars, Reversible Ratchet Handles, Hex Adaptors, Universal Joints / Sockets, Hex Drivers, Slugging Wrenches, etc are also manufactured by us. Our tools have found ready acceptance in all Industrial Sectors such as Automobiles, Railways, Mining, Thermal Power Plants, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas Industry, Construction & Engineering Industry, etc.

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above operations. Three operators can work at the same time to enhance production. The machine gives a clean cut, holes without burrs and bends without cracks.

For more information UNIPUNCH TOOLINGS PVT. LTD. 40, Second Main Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai - 600 058. India Phone : 91-044-26253436 , Mobile : 9941905061 Email : unipunch@gmail.com Website : www.fabmachinesindia.com

GEM’s Bottle Type FRP Cooling Tower GEM’s Nexgen Bottle type FRP Cooling Tower is known for the benefits it offers like low maintenance, high efficiency, noiseless operation, minimum water loss and long service life. Following are some of the constructional features of this trendsetting product: • Superior extended shaft flange mounted frame, waterproof with aluminium body, epoxy painting, SS shaft and EPDM sealing; saves power; highly reliable and built to last. • RTM Mould body, UV protected and with glossy finish • FRP Louver profile reduces water spillage loss, prevents entry of foreign particles and extends cycle for blow down. Also proper L/G reduces evaporation loss. • High Efficiency Aero

Dynamic Fan: Axial flow, direct driven, low noise, long life, corrosion -free aluminium, computerized balanced and wind tunnel tested. • Revolutionary Spiral Fills: Rigid PVC – with long life, clogg-free and ease of assembly. UV stabilized • The product is offered to the customer with a 5-year warranty – for the first time in India.

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KING CUT PRO – The Large Gantry Type CNC Cutting Machine

Ador’s KING CUT PRO is a CNC portal cutting machine which is very precise and reliable. The machine has one head for plasma sheet metal cutting and one head for flame cutting of sheet metal with a dual side longitudinal drive with AC motors. The standard equipment comes with a basic machine package with CNC controller, one torch, central gas diffusion with manometers and a remote flame ignition. The following equipment are supplied as required by the customer: Additional Equipment: • Plasma power source KJELBERG with machine torch • Programming software MOST 2D • Support table for sheet metal with segment extraction system • Extraction-filter system • Laser position indicator for determining the cutting point Optional : • Extension of the longitudinal rail • Additional cutting head The CNC Controller – Phantom:

The Phantom brings you the performance of a cutting edge CNC that is built on more than 40 years of experience in the motion control and cutting industries. This controller is designed for multiple axis cutting machines and features the latest advances in CNC technology on a proven platform engineered to increase productivity, reduce costs and enhance profitability. The software provides flexibility, ease of operation and technologies that put Ador’s experience and expertise in your operator’s hands, resulting in extremely good cut quality and high productivity. The Phantom can operate any cutting machine and interface with virtually all plasma systems. Following are its standard features: Bright touch screen interface, Touch screen interactive display, Expandable shape library, True multi-tasking environment, Fast Dxt file conversion, Go to(Job interrupt), Quick plate alignment, and Monitor & track consumables. Advanced Plasma Process Control (Plasma Process Wizard) is available as optional extra. Ador offers cost-saving height control unit for simple plasma cutting applications. The KHC1 system provides all the essential functions that are needed for good cuts and optimum utilization of work-piece.

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For more information Corporate Marketing Office Ador Welding Limited Akurdi Chowk , Chinchwad, Pune 411 019 Phone: 020- 4070 6000 Email: cmo@adorians.com

Outperform with the New Yale Maini Diesel forklift truck Maini Materials Movement Private Limited (“MMM”) is a leading industry player in the MATERIAL HANDLING, STORAGE SOLUTIONS and PEOPLE MOVEMENT space. MMM has strategic alliance with NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG), USA for manufacturing and marketing Yale brand Forklifts, High reach trucks, Order pickers, VNA etc. in India. MMM’s manufacturing expertise combined with Yale’s global reputation for excellence and innovation delivers comprehensive material handling solutions to customers across sectors. The manufacture of selected Yale products in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bangalore enables us to respond quickly to the demands in a dynamic and rapidly expanding market place. The introduction of new diesel counterbalance forklift truck will strengthen the position of Yale and MMM in the growing Indian forklift truck market. Designed to meet the specific requirements of the Indian market, the New Yale - Maini diesel trucks are available with efficient, quiet, clean

running engine. The range consists of GDP20UX (2000 kg) and GDP30UX (3000 kg) with 3.1 L engine which is ideally suitable for all standard applications. Key Features of the truck: • The ergonomically designed Diesel forklift’s operator compartment and familiar automotive layout enable the operator to work comfortably, reducing tiredness during handling operations. • The simplicity of the components and specification makes servicing quick and easy. • The use of proven, high quality, robust components, efficient filtration and excellent cooling result in reliable operation and lower wear and tear with this equipment, thus low service and maintenance cost. About Maini Materials Movement Private Limited Maini Materials Movement Private Limited (“MMM”) is a [premium brand in material-movement and in-campus electric mobility solutions]. A culture of innovation, thought-leadership and quality-focus

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defines us. MMM solutions range from Hand Pallet Trucks, Battery Operated Pallet Trucks, Platform Trucks, Manual & Electric Stackers, Goods & Scissor lifts, Tow Trucks, Dock Levelers, Forklift Trucks, Reach trucks

,Order Pickers, Flame proof Trucks, Industrial racking, Bolt less shelving systems ,Mezzanines and in-campus electric buggies to help you achieve high level of space efficiency and Manufacturing Productivity.

For more information Maini Materials Movement Private Limited E-mail: mtrlsmov@maini.com / www.mainimaterials.com

Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers Frequent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair. This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue. Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a stateof-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its ill-effects. Following are some of its unique features: • Intelligent microprocessor-based system(available in new digital models) • Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad • Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip www.engrreview.com

bypass, fault list • No hunting, oscillation and noise generation • Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss • Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range • Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.

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

Crydom announces the availability of its new ELS series panel mount solid state relay The new ELS Series SSRs offer a combination of excellent performance and reliability at an affordable price. Crydom is pleased to announce the new ELS Series of AC Output Solid State Relays. The series includes 8 new models rated at 25 & 50 amp AC. Utilizing Crydom’s proven Solid State Relay Technology, the ELS series offer a combination of excellent performance and reliability at an affordable price. The ELS Series is ideal for use in panels to control a variety of resistive and inductive loads in benign to harsh environment The ELS Series is available on an operating voltage of 48-530 VAC, with a control voltage range of 4-32 VDC including an LED input status indicator and a IP20 touch safe screw terminal configuration. Featuring 4kV all solid state optical isolation with

SCR output, the ELS series is available with either zero voltage turn-on for resistive load applications or instantaneous turn-on for inductive load applications. An output RC snubber network is also available for applications with highly inductive loads or noisy power lines. Crydom’s ELS Series Solid State Relays are RoHS and CE certified. For more information on the ELS Series contact the nearest Crydom Distributor, Representative or Local Crydom Sales Office, or visit our Web: ww.crydom.com, www.cstsesenors.com

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. Email: india@cstsensors.com Web: www.cstsensors.com

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Connectwell component carrier Terminal Block CCC4U, CPD1 & CPF(L)

The CCC4U Terminal Block is a DIN Rail mountable component carrier base, with which Pluggable component carrier can be installed easily. CPD1 is a Diode plug with 1N4007 diode to be used with carrier base, for reverse polarity protection. CPF is Plug

which can take 5 X 20mm Glass Fuse, for protection purposes. Also Fuse plug with Fuse Blown (offline) indication with voltage range of 6-60V CPFL6-60V & 110-240V CPFL110-240V are available to use with component carrier base CCC4U.

Specification: CCC4U

CPD1

CPF

CPF6-60V

gasketing. These junction boxes are available with press-on, screw type and hinge type lids which may be grey in colour or

transparent. This range exemplifies our adage of providing your connections with …The Right Protection

Material

ABS /POLYCARBONATE

Colour

Grey

Screws

Zinc Plated & Chromate Passivated

Gasket

Silicon Rubber EPDM

Lid

Grey Colour / Transparent

Standard

IEC 670, CEI 23-48

Protection Class

IP 65

Approvals

CPF110-240V Dimensions (W x L x H)

6 x 58.5 x 46

6 x 28 x 35

Function

Base

Plug

Rated Voltage

1000V

Rated Current

10A

Electronic Component

1N4007 5 X 20mm Glass Fuse

LED for offline indication, 5 X 20mm Glass Fuse

For more information CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800; Fax: 3980 700 website : www.connectwell.com

Junction Box Controlwell presents a range of Junction Boxes manufactured from Halogen-free ABS, which offers superior resistance to chemicals and atmospheric

agents. Available with Smooth Walls, Membranes and Nipples to allow wire entry, these junction boxes offer IP65 protection by means of the silicon rubber

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For more information CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD. A-101, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4, 5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 400 705. India Tel.: +91 22 2763 6293 Fax: +91 22 2761 8767 E-mail: controlwell@connectwell.com Web: www.controlwell.com

CHAMFER MILL 45° Chamfer Mill 45° from Nine9, Taiwan is designed for Chamfering and Countersinking with an indexable insert. The insert is a specifically designed for use in high speed machining thus optimizing performance and reducing cutting time. Ultra high speed and feed rate is the biggest advantage of Nine9 Chamfer Mills. It runs 4 times faster in cutting speed and

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the world for Chamfering Mill, diameter 4mm. • Smallest indexable counter sink, diameter 7mm. • The insert has dual relief angle, with special honing of edge and with optimized coating for high cutting speed

APPLICATION • 90°Counter sink and 45° Chamfering. • For Counter Sink, Circular Chamfering, Contour Chamfering and Face Milling.

For more information STITCH OVERSEAS PRIVATE LIMITED Corporate Office: Plot Nos. 179 & 180, Industrial Estate, Udyog Vihar Phase-VI, Sector-37, Gurgaon - 122 004. Haryana, India. Tel.: + 91-124-4755400; Fax: + 91-124-4755430; Helpline No. +91-9313361202 E-mail.: stitch@vsnl.com; Website: www.stitchtools.com Web: www.controlwell.com

CUTTING TOOLS

We Give u All types of Cutting tools in HSS / CARBIDE / Tin Coated / ASP-30 & Other materials . We can Also supplly all types of Cutting tools as per your Drgs. MAKE/Brand : MICRO GERMAN / TPI INDIAN.

SO Please E-mail us your Enq. For our Best Prices.

For more information Toolpost (india), BOMBAY . Tel: 022-23428862/09819345050 E-mail: ojus _itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

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application.

We can Repair all types Precision Measuring Instruments i.e. Calipers, Micrometer, Dial gauge , Bore gauge , Height gauge , Hardness Tester, Vibration meters, DB meter, Torque wrenches & Many Many Other Items of IMPORTED / INDIAN make & Also Provide u all New Instruments.

ITI-1600 High-precision Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge (NEW) Ultrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to improve safety and ensure reliability of material subject to corrosion or erosion. 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 Specifications:

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.).

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)

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Company Name

Page no.

CHAMFER MILL 45°

Stitch Overseas Private Limited

170

Connectwell component carrier Terminal Block CCC4U, CPD1 & CPF(L)

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

170

Crydom announces the availability of its new ELS series panel mount solid state relay

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)

169

CUTTING TOOLS

Toolpost (India)

171

DIGITAL LUX METER / LIGHT METER

Goliya Instruments Pvt.ltd.

165

GEM’s Bottle Type FRP Cooling Tower

Gem Equipments (P) Ltd.

167

High Performance Doors

Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd.

165

Induction heating equipments

Malhotra Technologies

165

ITI-1600 High-precision Digital Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge (NEW)

India Tools & Instruments Co.

171

Junction Box

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

170

KING CUT PRO – The Large Gantry Type CNC Cutting Machine

Ador Welding Limited

168

Outperform with the New Yale Maini Diesel forklift truck

Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

168

Production of Busbars

Unipunch Toolings Pvt. Ltd.

167

REPARING / Calibration of PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

India Tools & Instruments Co.

171

SOLINOID VALVE

R.S. Electronics,

166

Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers

Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd

169

TULEX OIL FILTER SOCKET WRENCH

Tulex Industrial Tools Pvt. Ltd

166

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