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High requirements for adhesive systems in body shell construction

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luing has gained an increasingly important role in the body shop.

Alongside sealing and insulating, it is used especially for the assembly of body parts. Innovative lightweight designs with a mix of alternative materials without adhesive joints no longer exist.

These materials include aluminum, magnesium alloys, high-strength steels, and various composites.

Cost-benefit analysis demonstrates the economic benefits of bonding, especially when compared to conventional joining techniques such as clinching, riveting, gluing, screwing, flanging or welding. Additionally, increasing demand for safety, stiffness and comfort in cars is best achieved through the use of adhesive technology.

Know-how In 2010, Dürr acquired the adhesive technology company Rickert, which

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has since changed its name to Dürr Systems Wolfsburg GmbH. This allowed Dürr to strongly expand its offering and its expertise in the field of body shell bonding. With its industry-specific experience, the experts from Wolfsburg within the global Dürr organization, provides Dürr with a complete adhesive offering worldwide.

The Eco + Efficiency system from Dürr covers all dimensions of efficiency in production automation.

Relative to the theme of bonding, this means that advanced solutions for automated processes in body shell construction can be utilized.

With these material and energyefficient solutions, Dürr supports its customers in the production process, thereby sustainably reducing unit costs while delivering to the highest quality.

Dürr’s product portfolio includes systems for adhesive applicators, dispensing, material supply pumps and associated application controls. Applicators allow for the use of viscous adhesives with various coating methods, such as Vortex spraying or wide slot coating are defined for different sections of adhesive bead. Crosssections are synchronized with the movement and remain constant throughout.

The precise positioning of the body part to glue applicator most often occurs with the help of a robot. Ecopaint-Gluing metering systems from Dürr meet all of the requirements for the optimal dosing of high-viscosity adhesives. 1K or 2K flow rate pistons are employed in special applications along with the Continue on page no.4

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Continued from page no.2 dosing chamber.

Innovative short bead technology saves time and material An example of efficient use of resources from Dürr is their innovative short bead technology.

This works with an electric servo drive which allows a much faster and more precise opening and closing of the applicator head than conventional needle valves and pistols operated pneumatically. The adhesive bead can be interrupted at precisely defined intervals in a combination of spot welding and adhesive bonding. This saves on material. Adhesive-free sections can be attached with spot-welds and without “burning” the glue. Another advantage: Short bead technology makes the application of adhesive much faster thereby reducing the cycle time in the body shop.

Standardization meets innovation Dürr presented their innovative adhesive application products at the customer Open House exhibition in the spring of 2012. The products are a result of many years of experience in

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bonding. From this experience flows knowledge of modern methods, such as physical modeling. The bonding control software provides the ability to review all of the bonding process operations in advance through simulation. In addition necessary tests are, of course, held under practical conditions.

In the Ecopaint Gluing Test Center at Dürr in BietigheimBissingen, the processes of adhesive application can be optimized under real conditions. In Sao Paulo and Shanghai customers can now use standardized Dürr adhesive test centers to optimize their adhesion processes before production starts.

Further testing centers near to the customer will follow.

Demand for adhesive applications in body shell construction rises Increasing demand for adhesive technology in automotive body shops is also reflected in the current order situation at Dürr. For years Audi plants have been equipped with proven Dürr adhesive systems.

Other auto manufacturers in China, Hungary and Slovakia use Dürr Systems. Dürr has recently received its largest order ever from VW Group. By the end of 2014 some 520 successive automatic adhesive systems will be installed at Audi in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm as well as in the VW plant in Bratislava.

Adhesive systems ordered by Audi are under construction ready to be used. With a global presence in the growing market for adhesive technology Dürr can offer systems wherever such solutions are needed in the automotive world.

For more information Dürr Systems GmbH E-mail varichenko@tema.de Web: www.durr.com

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Honeywell to automate systems for largest refinery in the middle east Kuwait National Petroleum to Deploy Honeywell’s Process Control, Safety and Alarm Management Systems in Al Zour Refinery

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oneywell (NYSE:HON) announced that it has been selected by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to provide the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for its new 615,000 barrel-aday Al Zour refinery complex to be built in southern Kuwait. Honeywell will also provide the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the system.

This will be Kuwait’s fourth refinery and the largest refinery in the entire Middle East. The total capacity of Kuwait’s three current refineries is 930,000 barrels a day. The new refinery is targeted for start-up in 2018.

“With this new refinery, Kuwait will become one of the largest producers of clean fuels in the Middle East,” said James King, Honeywell general manager, Kuwait. “Honey-

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well’s suite of proven technologies for the refining industry is well suited to support a quick and safe refinery start up, and efficient operations. We are pleased to have been selected for this important project.”

Honeywell has provided industry-leading technologies to KNPC’s refineries for about 30 years through its Process Solutions (HPS) business and has long-sustained a presence in Kuwait. As the main automation contractor for the new Al Zour refinery, Honeywell will supply Experion® PKS as the main control system for the refinery complex, as well as integrate all process automation systems throughout the site. Additionally, having HPS perform front-end engineering and design of the system will help drive consistent designs from other contractors throughout the entire project and help speed its

completion.

“We are very excited to begin work on this new refinery, which will further position Kuwait as an industry leader not only in the Middle East, but on a global level,” said Mr. Khaled Al-Awadhi, New Refinery Project manager. “Honeywell’s technology and experience in process controls will enable the Al Zour refinery to effectively meet the energy demands of Kuwait and reduce overall emissions.”

The new refinery complex will help to meet domestic demand and export of ultra-low sulfur products such as fuel oil, diesel and kerosene, as well as petrochemical feedstocks.

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. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

Honeywell Process Solutions is part of Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry.

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OMRON showcased its advanced-technology portfolio at ELECRAMA 2014 industrial automation, electronic & automotive components and healthcare range 11th edition of world’s largest electrical exhibition being held at Bengaluru

Mr. Sameer Gandhi- Managing Director Omron Automation, India

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eaffirming its contribution towards India’s manufacturing prowess and the society, Omron Group in India, part of Omron Japan- a global leader in automation technology, displayed a wide spectrum of its advanced - technology based portfolio at ELECRAMA 2014. It was world’s largest electrical exhibition being held at BIEC, Bengaluru, from January 8-12, 2014. Along with electrical sector, the show also witnessesd huge participation from the automation and the manufacturing sector.

Themed “ Transforming tomorrow” - Omron’ s booth exhibite d products and services helping the businesses and society in India to meet the needs of ‘tomorrow’ effectively. The showcase comprises of key offerings based on advanced ‘sensing & control’ technology from all of OMRON business verticals in India namely, Industrial Automation, Electronic & Mechanical Components, Automotive Electronic

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Mr. Sameer Gandhi brings with him an experience of over 23 years across multiple disciplines and vertical industries. Prior to joining Omron, he served ABB as Vice-President Strategic Account Management, focusing on strengthening relationships with key customers in India across various ABB business verticals. He has held diverse responsibilities including sales, operations and P&L serving several industry verticals including Minerals and Cement, Pulp & Paper and Robotics.

As Managing Director, Omron Industrial Automation, he will be instrumental in conceptualizing and executing strategies for the India business. Endowed with an agile personality and multi-faceted skill- set, his responsibilities are to bring global best practices and technologies to critical Indian industries and steer the growth and expansion of Omron Industrial Automation in India.

Components and Healthcare.

Commenting on the participation, Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation, said, “Omron is wellknown for its quality products and application strength in the industrial automation segment globally. The manufacturing sector in India is on its way to witness a boost in investments in automation, with a growing focus on quality, productivity and to meet the shortage of skilled workforce. Omron is well poised to assist the Indian manufacturing sector for all kinds of needs. ELECRAMA continues to be an incredibly successful event for the automation industry.

Hence, I feel it is an apt platform for us to showcase our capabilities as an Automation Partner with complete solutions offerings. and to explore additional avenues of potential business growth In India.”

Speaking about the business plans at the exhibition, Mr. Vinod Rapheal, Country Manager -India Omron Electronic Components said,

“We strive to be a key player in the segment by offering a contemporary, technologically sound and reliable range of relays, switches, connectors and sensors which are capable of catering to the requirements of the industry. Going forward, we aim for an aggressive expansion in our distribution base to cater to the requirements in tier II and tier III regions of the country which is a contribution towards our vision of becoming the No. 1 electronic components provider in the country.”

This year, OMRON has showcased its complete strength of sensing and control technology at ELECRAMA. Hence to distinguish between various industries, OMRON booth has been categorized into three zones: Industrial Innovationfor OMRON industrial automation products and solutions, Component Innovation- for OMRON electronic, mechanical and automotive compoContinue on page no.18

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ENGINEERING

REVIEW Monthly Magazine On Engineering & Allied Industry

Publisher - Shilpa Kadam CEO - Shekhar Dongre Editor - Rajeev lyer

FACE TO FACE

CMO- Shirish Dongre Advisory Board (Editorial) Director, Flir Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. T. P. Singh : Mr. Vijay Pimparkar : Ex-General Manager,

PC|SCHEMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Mr. Gautam Kulkarni : CEO, Hafi Electra Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Ashok Sheth : Chairman, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd. Prof. R. Sreedaran : Faculty, Atharva College of Engineering Mr. Ravin Mehta : Managing Director, Neel Controls/Neel

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

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Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Our brand promise is “Value Delivered. Always” : S. A. Mohan

Director, Supertech Instrumentation Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. S. A. Mohan:

Chief Executive Officer, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Rajeush Ballamwar : Director, Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian: President , VBS Corporate Services

Mr. S. A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

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Mr. C. S. Limaye :

Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri,

PORTFOLIO

Dinesh S. Gawade Circulation Executive Satish Kadam, Amol Ranshur

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A smooth flow

ETA Technology – Hitched to Friction Welding Mr. P. S. Nair, MD, ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd

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ASME India - opening up a world of professional opportunities for mechanical engineers

WEVIN offers customized solutions in materials handling Mr. R. A. Srinivas, President, Wevin Private Ltd.

64 Talent management at Ador Welding Ltd. Mr. Manoj Pandey (Head- Human Resources)

INDUSTRY FOCUS KARNATAKA POWER SECTOR : Reforming the growth......................................78

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SCHULER : Technology leadership in the field of Metal Forming

Shakti Pumps aims to be the world’s leading pump manufacturer

Mr. Dilip M. Thaker, Managing Director Schuler India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & Managing Director, Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd.

An overview of Indian pump industry

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PEOPLE AT THE HELM

SUCCESS STORY We owe our success to our people and our customers : M. Ganesan

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Mr. S. G. Joshi Technical Advisior & Management Consultant

P. PRASANNA KUMAR RAO : The Towering Beacon

Mr. M. Ganesan, Managing Director, Rovar Pumps Private Ltd.

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Mr. R. Prasanna Kumar Rao, MD, Heidelberg ProMinent Fluid Controls India

EVENT PORTFOLIO “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clarke..............................220

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Contents POWER INDUSTRY SECTION

SURFACE FINISHING SECTION INDUSTRY NEWS

NEWS UPDATE

02 High requirements for adhesive systems in body shell construction

34 Acoustic components MEMS microphone with outstanding SNR 36 L&T E&A eyes growth through internationalization

AUTOMATION SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

06 Honeywell to automate systems for largest refinery in the middle east 08 OMRON showcased its advanced-technology portfolio at ELECRAMA 2014

40 Lapp Group celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the magnificent ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’ Wine Festival 42 Ingersoll Rand India launches new range of Refrigerated Air Dryers in the market 44 Legrand launches DX3 in India TECHNOLOGY

148 GREEN COMPUTING technology & its importance

22 Red Lion controls honored in third annual “Leadership in Automation” Awards

154 The Economic Times hosts its annual manufacturing Summit 2014 ‘Gearing up for the next level’

24 Automation in Oil and Gas industry training by ISA Bangalore

164 Why to Choose SAP Business One ERP for your Business?

26 Fluke demonstrates powerful Visual IR Thermometer applications at AHR Expo

166 Lighter, brighter, longer-lived : New generation of robust fluorescent lights for hazardous areas

28 HARTING cooperates with Tongji University

168 Suzlon Group wins two contracts totalling 40 MW with GDF Suez Futures Energies

TECH TRENDS

96 Robust RFID data carrier with extra-large memory 98 More manufacturers with 350,000 data

170 When every other method fails, THERMAL IMAGING can still spot the problem

102 Automation gaining momentum 106 40% more space in your switch cabinet; Remote I/O modules impress with their unique compact design 108 RUTRONIK presenting its portfolio of embedded computing 110 Wanted: innovative applications with energy chain systems 112 iglidur on tour : Around the world with polymer plain bearings from igus

METAL & ALLIED INDUSTRY SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

48 Smalley receives back-to-back GM excellence awards TECH TRENDS

180 TATA STEEL announces track supply deal with French rail operator

MACHINE TOOLS SECTION NEWS UPDATE

30 1500 Visit HaasTEC India 2014 32 TurnRush expands with 12mm, Double-sided Line TECH UPDATE

116 Amada redefines precision engineering, creates new-age eco-friendly solutions 128 Large-Capacity Haas turning centers for energy work 130 KENNAMETAL extrude Hone™ and Hydro® join to deliver improved pump performance to powergen customers 132 World’s Lowest Profile Active and Passive Antennas from Parsec Technologies

POWER TRANSMISSION SECTION TECH UPDATE

178 Easy-to-assemble shaft couplings for torques up to 110,000 Nm

CORROSION PROTECTION SECTION TECH UPDATE

182 Cortec® new shrink films brochure now available

136 High performance direct drive rotary table from UCAM 138 Five-axis CMM inspection lets “good times roll” in QC department at small engine plant

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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PROJECT UPDATE

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Continued from page no.8 nents and Life Innovation- for OMRON healthcare monitoring products.

Overview of OMRON Booth at ELECRAMA 2014: Industrial Innovation Zone : ● The zone reiterates Omron’s leadership as an industrial automation partner. It showcases industrial solutions through OMRON’s cutting-edge technology and components along with applications helping industries to achieve high operating efficiencies by answering their needs of performance, productivity, quality with adequate safety through - Lean, Stream and X-Tream automation platforms. ● The main highlight of the display is SYSMAC – Omron Machine Automation Controller. The unique solution provides complete machine control through ‘one’ controller which is the NJ Series, ‘one’ connection which is Ether CAT and ‘one’ software which is Sysmac Studio thus making it a robust and exclusive ‘ONE Automation’ platform. ● OMRON Automation platform has been demonstrated on machines like Delta Robot, SCARA Robot and Bottling machine to experience its utility for bringing flexibility, accuracy, reliability, speed and efficiency in all kinds of industrial applications primarily packaging and material handling. ● The zone also showcases the utility of Omron Industrial Automation portfolio for all major industries such as packaging, automotive, material handling, food & beverage and textile to name just a few. ● Along with the automation

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platform OMRON’s strength in industrial components, sensing solutions, safety solutions and control systems are also on display.

systems and control modules used for various vehicle body control functions such as door lock, illumination, indicators, etc.

Life innovation zone Component Innovation Zone: ● OMRON being a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components in the country, the zone provides a display of the complete range of OMRON relays, switches, connectors, sensors being utilized in the manufacturing of equipment and appliances across telecom, industrial, energy, home appliances, medical, testing & measurement, building automation and automotive sectors.

The display includes some unique offerings such as : ● Omron MEMS Non-Contact Thermal Sensor – D6T – which is the world’s first human sensor based on ‘outclass technology’ (wafer level vacuum sealing technology) and having huge utility in various energy saving, security and abnormal temperature monitoring applications at homes and buildings. ● The smallest battery connector Omron XD2B being used in tablet PCs, mobile phones and display panels. ● Omron Rocker Switch A8GS – one of the smallest remote rocker switches in its size in the industry being used for printing devices, musical instruments and measuring devices. ● The showcase also included a range of advanced electronic and electromechanical components being used by automakers to enhance vehicle safety and reliability such as transmitters, receivers for remote key less entry

● This area showcases the latest in health devices from OMRON for an easier health monitoring at home leading to better lives. ● It has turned out to be really fascinating with visitors queuing up to get their blood pressure by using the OMRON digital BP monitors. ● Along with these devices, visitors have also been introduced to the other key offerings of OMRON Healthcare portfolio equipped with the competent “intellisense” technology such as OMRON Body Fat Monitors, Blood Glucose Monitors, Nebulizers, etc.

With over 1000 national and international exhibitors spread over 40,000 square meter of exhibition area, ELECRAMA -2014 is the largest edition of the fair this time. The expected footfall is around 1,25,000.

About OMRON Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation.

Established in 1933, and headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron has more than 36,000 employees in over 35 countries working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and the environment. 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).

Web: www.omron.co.in

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Red Lion controls honored in third annual “Leadership in Automation” Awards Industrial Automation and Networking Products Recognized by Automation World Magazine in Data Acquisition Hardware, HMI Hardware and Ethernet Networking Categories

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ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced that the company has been named a “First Team Supplier” by the readers of Automation World magazine, the leading business magazine serving automation professionals.

For the third consecutive year, Red Lion received awards in the Data Acquisition Hardware and Networking Components – Ethernet categories. This year, Red Lion also received an award in the HMI Hardware category.

The Automation World “Leadership in Automation 2013” program recognizes companies that represent a wide variety of automation technologies, software and products used in the manufacturing industry. Automation professionals were invited to vote for their favorite providers in unaided-recall surveys.

“Chosen by their customers, the First Team Supplier honorees offer outstanding examples of innovation and service,” said Jim Chrzan, publisher of Automation World.

“Congratulations to Red Lion and all First Team Suppliers, and a special thanks to all the end users who lent their voice to this program throughout the year.”

Over the course of 2013, Red Lion released a vast array of innovative automation and networking products. Highlights include: 22

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● NT24k modular switch series: managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switches designed to handle the most challenging industrial environments with high reliability and wire-speed performance ● Graphite HMI series: the industry’s first rugged HMI solution to combine flexible plug-in modules with protocol conversion, data logging and web-based monitoring ● RAM 6021 routers: compact, allin-one routers that offer industrial and manufacturing site operators a secure, flexible way to remotely connect, monitor and control assets

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years.

Our award-winning technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

“We are honored to be recognized by automation professionals for the third year in a row,” said Mike Granby, president of Red Lion Controls.

“These awards underscore how the successful integration of Red Lion, Sixnet and N-Tron into a single, unified company further enables us to innovate and provide high-quality products that meet end user requirements.”

Leadership in Automation First Team Honorees are recognized in Automation World’s January 2014 issue, available at www.automationworld.com.

For additional information about Red Lion, please visit www. redlion.net/together.

About Red Lion Controls

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Automation in Oil and Gas industry training

by ISA Bangalore

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SA Bangalore (ISA-B) has been in the forefront of disseminating knowledge to the automation fraternity in recent years. A training module designed to address Automation in Oil and Gas Industry was rolled out on September 2013 in Bangalore. As with other training programs of ISAB, this program also had an overwhelming response.

Aside of several end-users and engineering consultants, the program had participation from leading automation solution providers such as ABB, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Rockwell Automation, GE Oil & Gas, BHEL and Emerson. Though held in Bangalore, the program participation had a pan-India representation.

The two day training event was kicked off with a Keynote address by former Executive Director of Engineers India Ltd (EIL), Mr. Subir Ghosh who highlighted current needs and status of Oil and Gas industry. He emphasized the importance of automation in the successful operation of this vital industry vertical. The Faculty with vast industry experience and pedigree covered the entire supply chain of the oil industry that included Upstream, processing, Production, FPSO, Pipeline Management, Refinery Automation, Safety, & Blending, and Terminal Automation.

A tall task, to cover a vast spectrum of this process industry was well accomplished and highly appreciated by the participants.

The program was designed to cover the basic processes as well as the impact /importance of automation of the processes. The satisfaction derived was the overwhelming request from the participants to hold

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similar programs from ISA-B in the future. The interactions both at the commencement of the program and at the end of the program were very lively and most importantly brought forth the desire to learn more in this field.

The faculty panel consisting of A Raja Shekhar, formerly from Shell and current Principal consultant Prentec ; Sukumaran M, GM PepperlFuchs ; Vinay Avanchi, formerly from Samsung Engineering and current Student Section Liaison ISA-B Section ; Sachin Rasane, O & G Automation Consultant & Trainer i-Cube Technologies ; Dr. KLS Sharma, formerly from ABB and current Advisor Automation Education and Training ; SR Venkatapathy, formerly from Engineers India and current Director Trinity Advisory Corporation ; Satishkumar Balasubramanian, Domain Specialist Yokogawa IA Technologies. O&G production processing and safety covered majorly on introduction to design engineering Continue on page no.26

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Fluke demonstrates powerful Visual IR Thermometer applications at AHR Expo Fluke VT02 and VT04 help keep HVAC/R systems operating at peak efficiency

from a process engineer’s point of view preceded by the history and background. The presentation included related safety aspects.

Upstream process automation covered the topics on concept in design and engineering, automation activities, architectures of ICSS for FPSO, Marine classification society, field activities in shipyard and planning with some case studies.

Upstream process also covered the practical aspects by debating over principle vs standards, Protection layers, EPC activity layers, Sub areas in gathering and production well-heads to highlight a few.

Pipeline management topic covered Oil and pipeline process and sub process and pipeline automation levels.

Refinery automation gave a detailed view of Refining process, automation overview, Unit Control, Offsite Automation, Software applications as also blending and movement processes. Process Safety Automation in refineries included Fire & Gas applications. Terminal Automation (TAS) covered the entire automation process of oil movements to terminals; O&G supply chain, covering major operational and distribution aspects.

The theoretical integrations were backed by demo kits courtesy of Yokogawa and P+F which gave samples of technology utilized in the O&G automation field.

ISA Bangalore section plans to conduct more such industry relevant training programs in the near future.

ISA-B firm believes that at least three or four such programs annually is the need of the hour. Kindly contact President,ISA-B, Renukaprasad Belgur at prasadbelgur@ gmail.com for more such events and any other information related to ISA and member benefits.

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luke Corporation demonstrated how Visual IR Thermometers quickly troubleshoots HVAC/R systems at AHR Expo, January 21-23 at Javits Center in New York City. The Fluke® VT02 and VT04 Visual IR Thermometers speed up inspections of HVAC/R and electrical systems identify potential issues like uneven distribution in AC condensers, overheated motors, overloaded circuit breakers, or faulty air dampers.

The Fluke VT02 and VT04 blend a digital image with a thermal heat map overlay to identify the exact location of problems. They are pocket-sized by design so they are portable enough to be used throughout the day and are fully automatic with built-in intelligence, so issues can be detected instantly with no training required. They display and save images as full digital, full infrared, or in three blended modes (25, 50, and 75 percent) along with the center-point temperature measurement. Markers pinpoint hot and cold spots indicating the hottest temperature area with a red marker and the coldest with a blue marker box.

For more advanced troubleshooting, the VT04 offers four times more powerful resolution and temperature alarms. Images are saved to the included micro-SD card eliminating the need to write down single or multiple measurements, and can be imported into SmartView® analysis and reporting software that is free to download from the Fluke website. Findings and repairs can be professionally documented for management and customer review.

About Fluke Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes.

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HARTING cooperates with Tongji University

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ARTING concentrates on business development as well as fulfills the social responsibility and contribute to community. Since 2007, HARTING has made many contributions to the development of education, environmental protection and corporate citizenship in the Zhuhai region.

HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Limited and Institute of Railway and Urban Rail Transit of Tongji University (IRT) signed a memorandum of understanding in Shanghai. HARTING and IRT will cooperate to develop innovative technologies in the field of rail transportation and to train new generation of engineers. Mr. Philip F. W. Harting, Senior Vice President of HARTING group and president of IRT, Tongji University, Mr. Han Bin hosted the signing ceremony.

HARTING is highly committed to the China community to promote technology innovation as well as to cultivate railway transportation talents is important manifestation of corporate social responsibility. Mr. Philip F. W. Harting believes “IRT has excellent performance and experience in railway and urban rail transit technology education and research.

They have been training a large number of highly qualified technical engineers.” Through the cooperation, HARTING is benefited from learning and developing new solutions for signal communication, operation management and engineering construction, which will reinforce HARTING’s leading position in the field of rail transportation.

President of IRT, Mr. Han Bin prospects the positive future of rail transport development and expresses his best wishes for cooperation.

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He pointed out China’s high-speed rail transportation will develop tremendously fast in the future. By 2020, high-speed rail will extend to a total mileage of 20,000 kilometer (km). Such development will create demand for massive requirement for outstanding professional engineers and advanced technology to support.

“We hope that through cooperation with HARTING, we will provide students a combined platform and resource for theory and practice. That allows young talents to be trained and well geared up before they can contribute to society and enterprise development. In the end this leads to win-win results”, Mr. Han said.

HARTING and IRT will set up a joint laboratory to strengthen the rail vehicle connector technology research and teaching practice. Meanwhile HARTING will provide scholarships and internship opportunities for IRT’s students every year. Outstanding doctoral students and young scholars will have the opportunity to join project communication in Germany. HARTING, founded in 1945, is the market leader in connectivity and networks technology. HARTING creates standards in the connector industry and provide connectivity and networks solutions for the transportation, factory automation, renewable energy, and power transmission and machinery markets.

HARTING meets high requirements in numerous disciplines. All products fulfill high quality and offer outstanding robustness and reliability to sustain a safety journey from locomotive system to high-speed train system.

HARTING is pound to be the first connector manufacturer to receive the International Railway Industry Standard quality certificate.

HARTING is also the first global connector manufacturer in the China market awarded the China Compulsory Certification (CCC).

China is the most important market for HARTING. The partnership with IRT Tongji University means a lot for HARTING. Besides contributing to China society, HARTING advocates sustainable technology for human being.

The partnership will lead us to the next milestone and enable us to move forward to one of our vision “We want to shape the future with technologies for PEOPLE.” For more information HARTING India Pvt Ltd. Web: www.HARTING.in

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1500 Visit HaasTEC India 2014

Mr. Rajmal Mehta, Chairman, Parle Elizabeth Tools Pvt. Ltd. cutting the ribbon with Mr. Terrence, Managing Director, Haas Automation India Pvt. Ltd. is to his right and Mr. R.K. Yadav, General Manager Sales, CNCSSIPL is to his left.

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he fourth edition of the increasingly popular HaasTEC Open House took place on 16th-19th January to widespread acclaim from the event’s 1500 attendees. Staged in Navi Mumbai, a rapidly expanding township in western India, visitors came from across the vast state of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra is the most industrialised state in India, contributing an impressive 18% of the country’s total industrial output.

This is one of the main reasons why the local Haas Factory Outlet (HFO), a division of CNC Servicing and Solutions India Pvt Ltd, has recently set up a new HFO facility here.

This new HFO facility at Navi Mumbai provided the venue for HaasTEC 2014, where visitors found a wide selection of Haas technology on display, including

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many innovative yet affordable CNC machines.

These included the dual spindle DS-30Y turning centre with Y-axis, and the ever popular DT-1 Drill Tap machine. All the Haas machines on display were under power, underlining the event’s theme ‘Innovative Demos’: Haas machines cutting parts you haven’t seen before.

Terrence Miranda, Haas India Managing Director: “The enthusiastic response & widespread participation of our customers and global partners in the recently concluded HaasTEC show highlights the usefulness and importance of these events in India. They provide a platform to comprehensively showcase the latest trends in CNC machine tools, tooling, CADCAM, measurement and workholding solutions.”

As with previous HaasTECs, a number of Haas Automation India’s industry partners, some 14 in total, supported the event. Among their number was Renishaw, a leading global specialist in metrology.

“We feel immensely satisfied having participated at the HaasTEC in Navi Mumbai,” says Renishaw’s Shreyansh Hippargi. “All the Haas team put in a lot of effort to ensure that customers and partners were at ease. Congratulations to the entire Haas team and we wish them the best of luck for future HaasTEC events!”

Nitin Wakode at Mastercam was equally complimentary: “Technology is a great tool but the people who support it make a difference…

Haas have both. HaasTEC was a great show in all aspects.”

For more information Web: www.HaasCNC.com

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TurnRush expands with 12mm, Double-sided Line economy while boosting productivity in medium to high depth of cuts.

In order to promote stable machining and superior tool life, TaeguTec’s new 12mm insert line is available with the state-of-the-art GoldRush grades.

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f the old adages concerning good things coming in small packages and two are better than one are true, then industrial users just a big bonus for their turning applications with TaeguTec’s new 12 millimeter, double-sided TurnRush insert offering.

With the highly successful 16mm insert size line, the recently added 12 mm TurnRush inserts offer a wider choice for semi-heavy turning applications.

The double-sided positive HB chip breaker enables smooth machining, effective chip control and

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Acoustic components MEMS microphone with outstanding SNR

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DK Corporation has extended its range of EPCOS MEMS microphones with the new C928 type. This microphone is distinguished by its particularly high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 66 dB(A) in the frequency range between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. It is thus particularly well suited for demanding applications in smartphones. The high SNR significantly improves the audio quality of distant sound sources, for instance when using the speakerphone or recording videos.

In conventional microphones, an improved signal-to-noise ratio usually leads to a sharp rise in nonlinear distortions at high sound pressures. Thanks to the innovative design of the C928 MEMS microphone, a distortion factor of only one percent is produced even at a sound level of 131 dB. That makes it equally suitable for recording extremely loud sound sources. Besides its excellent acoustic properties, the C928 fea-

tures a compact size with a footprint of 3.35 mm x 2.5 mm and an insertion height of only 1 mm. Thanks to its symmetrical output, the new MEMS microphone offers high immunity to interference. Its operating voltage is between 1.6 V and 3.6 V, and its maximum power consumption is 140 μA.

Main applications ● Smartphones and other mobile electronics devices

Main features and benefits ● Very high signal-to-noise ratio of 66 dB(A) ● Low distortion of 1 percent even at sound levels of 131 dB ● Compact dimensions of 3.35 mm x2.5 mm x 1 mm

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

TDK’s portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others.

TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2013, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.1 billion and employed about 80,000 people worldwide.

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

For more information Web: www.epcos.com

MOU signed for DPR of NTPC Geo Thermal Project

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NTPC and Geological Survey of India, today at NTPC Head Office, New Delhi for preparation of DPR for Geothermal Power Project at Tatapani Chhattisgarh. Shri Ajit Kumar, ED (Business Development) NTPC and Dr. P. B. Sarolkar, Dy. Director General, GSI signed the MoU on behalf of their organisations. NTPC already has a MoU with Chhattisgarh

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Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), Govt of Chhattisgarh, for setting up power project at the Tatapani Geothermal Field. Shri Thomas Joseph, ED (NETRA), NTPC, Shri Arun K. Gupta, GM (BD), Shri S.

Raina, General Manager (REDG), Shri Sanjiv Sharma,Dy. Director General, GSI and Shri S. D. Patbhaje, GSI were present on the occasion.

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L&T E&A eyes growth through internationalization

Mr. S. C. Bhargava.

L&T Senior Vice President & Head E&A business,

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&T Electrical & Automation, the products and solutions business of engineering major Larsen & Toubro, has targeted to achieve strong growth on the back of demand from international markets. Last year, the E&A business grossed revenues of Rs 4586 crore, of which 28% came from international businesses. “This year we expect the international business to account for about 30% of total sales,” said L&T senior vice president and head E&A business, Mr S C Bhargava.

E&A has eight manufacturing facilities in Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, apart from six facilities in India. The business is one of the fastest growing businesses of L&T, with a CAGR of 14% over the past five years. Mr. Bhargava added that E&A business had much earlier chalked out growth plans through acquisitions that addressed the medium voltage space and the building segment. “The acquisitions of Datar switchgear in 2006 and Tamco switchgear in 2007 have put us on the high growth path.”

A large part of the company’s international businesses was built through strategic acquisitions that were spread over the past seven years. In 2012, L&T brought UK’s

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Servowatch under its fold. Henikwon of Malaysia in 2012 and Kana Control in Kuwait were acquired in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

“Our overseas business also includes the 100% owned LTEAFZE in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and the joint venture with the Kanoo Group in KSA,” said Mr Bhargava. “We are very strong in engineering and execution capability and enjoy local support at the client and project site countries,” he added.

L&T E&A comprises two strategic business groups – Products SBG and Projects SBG. Products SBG includes two business units - electrical standard products, metering and protection systems (MPS), while the Projects SBG is made up of electrical systems and equipment and control and automation (C&A).

India’s largest manufacturer of low voltage switchgear and control gear, L&T E&A currently has over 800 stockists and 5000 retail partners who distribute and sell products and solutions across the country. Besides, there are over 100 approved service centres. ESP has factories at Powai (Mumbai), Ahmednagar (near Pune) and Vadodara.

The metering and protection system unit at Mysore manufactures a comprehensive range of high quality electronic energy meters and protective relays for electrical utilities, industries, commercial establishments and domestic consumers.

The electrical systems and equipment unit makes low and medium voltage switchboards comprising power control centers and motor control centers along with distribution boards and control panels. Its medium voltage range is

represented by the Tamco switchgear products.

ESE has manufacturing facilities at Powai (Mumbai), Ahmednagar (near Pune), Coimbatore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and Saudi Arabia.

“Our main strength is the wellequipped design and development centres at Powai, Coimbatore and Vadodara, the in-house tooling facilities at Powai, Ahmednagar, Coimbatore and Vadodara,” said Mr Bhargava.

L&T E&A products are certified by international agencies – ASTA (Intertek), KEMA (Dekar), CE, UL, BIS. The Company has the largest network of channel partners for products distribution and service support partnership with stockists.

About L&T Larsen & Toubro is a USD 14 billion technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, with global operations. Its products and systems are marketed in over 30 countries worldwide. L&T is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business over seven decades.

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Lapp Group celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the magnificent ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’ Wine Festival ‘Platform to promote the world of tourism and film across the two regions over wine’

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APP GROUP, based in Germany and globally one of the leading manufacturers of cables and other cabling solutions announced the 10th Anni-

10th Anniversary Celebrations of ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’ Wine Festival

Mr. Andreas Lapp addressing guests at the 10th ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’ Wine Festival

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versary celebration of the “Stuttgart meets Mumbai” Wine Festival with a special focus on “Tourism and Film” this year. This two day celebration from 10th January-11th January at the Taj Lands End Hotel, Mumbai witnessed the presence of highly respected representatives from the sectors of business, film and media, tourism, education and wine production. Some of the notable people at the event included Deputy Mayor Dr Martin Schairer, Mr. Steinrücke, Director of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and Mr Hans jorg Hadbawnik, Regional Director for India at Stuttgart Marketing Mr. Andreas Lapp, Chairman of The Board LAPP HOLDING AG and Honorary Consul of the Republic of India for Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland- Pfalz hosted the gala event addressing dignitaries present to extend their support to this celebration of the long and enduring partnership between twin cities of Stuttgart and Mumbai.

The anniversary celebrations had a special focus on two major sectors tourism and film, which are highly valued both in India and in the region of Stuttgart. The Festival provides an excellent platform for these thriving sectors to engage in a cross border intercultural exchange and help accomplish synergy between the tourism and film industry of the regions thus enabling partnerships between the Indian and global film industry. The Festival had awardwinning wines from the Württemberg region accompanied by Swabian and Indian cuisine, folk music and

a range of information at various stands. Expressing his delight on the 10th Anniversary, Mr. Andreas Lapp said “We are happy to announce the 10th Anniversary celebration of ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’ Wine festival this year with a special focus on film and tourism sector.

We strongly believe in the art and culture of India and Germany and it’s a matter of great pleasure for us to provide good platforms to boost growth of the film and tourism sector between the two regions. This is a great opportunity for experts from both sectors to interact with each other, understand the dynamics of both the markets and exchange ideas thus paving the way for the future.”

The primary objective behind Lapp acting as a catalyst to expedite the trade relations between these two leading industries of India and Germany is that cinema is a powerful tool to develop interest towards tourist destinations. In the last few years, the film sector in south-west Germany has often caused quite a stir, and has made a name for itself with exceptional productions extending far beyond the country’s borders. Further to this achievement, the 10th ‘Stuttgart meets Mumbai’’ Wine Festival served as an excellent platform for the decision makers to focus on the huge opportunities that the tourism and film industry of both the countries can offer.

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Continued from page no.40 of the influencers of the industry. The two day festival comprised of important workshops on the German Film and Tourism Market where experts from the industry shared their valuable insights on the topic ‘Stuttgart and south-west Germany: the prime tourist destination in Germany’. The Workshop on German Film Market catered to the producers and film makers to give them an insight into filming in Germany and are informed about attracting partners or co-production partners in Germany. Andreas Lapp established the Winefestival “Stuttgart meets Mumbai” in 2004 as a testimonial to the long and enduring town-twining between Mumbai and Stuttgart which dates back to 1968. 2014 sees the tenth anniversary of “Stuttgart meets Mumbai”, the intercultural get-together and wine festival. The links between Stuttgart and Mumbai have a long history.

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Ingersoll Rand India launches new range of Refrigerated Air Dryers in the market

ngersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments has recently launched a new range of refrigerated air dryers that are highly energy efficient, compact, eco-friendly and are designed for tropical conditions providing dry compressed air from 600 m3/ hr to 5400 m3/hr. Over 100 participants including employees, distributors and customers across the country joined the launch event held at Ingersoll Rand’s state of the art manufacturing plant in Naroda, Ahmedabad. This launch marks an important milestone for Ingersoll Rand in India, as it takes the journey of innovation to the next level.

The design features of these dryers offer unmatched energy efficiency, low cost of ownership, higher uptime, traditional Ingersoll Rand reliability, environment friendliness with use of eco-friendly refrigerant with Zero ODP, adaptability to tropical conditions, and superior serviceability. The control panel in the dryer offers multiple features like digital dew point indication, remote on/off, terminal for remote alarm, anti-freezing energy saving mode, alarm history storage, IP55 electrical panel, phase loss & reversal protection.

This new range of refrigerated air dryers comply with various standards including ISO 8573 (air quality & dew point), ISO 7183 (testing and validation), IS 7028

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cooperation has grown through this partnership, which both stimulates the partnership and carries it forward.

Andreas Lapp has been has been a supporter of intercultural events in Germany and India for many years.

In 2013, Lapp celebrated the 10th Stuttgart Indian Film Festival, showcasing around 60 Indian films. This event is the biggest Indian Film Festival in Europe and draws over 10,000 visitors annually over the summer in Stuttgart.

This, almost week-long festival showcases Indian movies, documentaries and short-films. It is of great importance for many Indian directors, producers and actors, who come together to showcase and hold discussions on the rich and varied cultural and social landscape of the Indian subcontinent – its many positive aspects, and also some of its less positive facets.

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(roadability), ISO 3744 (noise emission), and ISO 10816 (vibration). These units provide complete, affordable solutions for dry compressed air for a wide selection of applications, including Automotive, Textile, Cement, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Workshops, Paint Shops etc.

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Legrand launches DX3 in India

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Mr. Sameer Saxena, Vice President – Marketing, Legrand India.

he Indian arm of the EURO 4.5 billion global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure Legrand Legrand India has launched a new product, DX3- a comprehensive range of MCB, Isolators, RCBO, RCCB, Accessories, Measure, TimeSwitch, Contactor that meets requirements across the board. This offering positioned at the premium end of the market is aimed at large industrial, commercial and residential complexes and comes with 12 patented features. All these are safety & protection devices that ensure that the home and commercial establishments are more secure places. Many of the new patented features ensure that the level of compliance is in excess of what is demanded by Indian regulators. Legrand India enjoys the distinction of being the pioneer in Miniature Circuit Boards (MCBs) devices that cause tripping if there is excessive current flow and thus ensures safety and enjoys a leadership position in the market.

Sameer Saxena, VP-Marketing, Legrand India comments on the launch saying, “The introduction of DX3 is the next step for us and will create a paradigm shift in the industry. Legrand India has always enjoyed substantial brand equity since the launch of the MCB more than a decade back. The launch of

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DX3 and its host of new features will help us in offering the customer an even better product experience in terms of safety, reliability and sheer efficiency. It is also a reiteration of our commitment to and belief in the Indian market as we have chosen to launch this product when there has been a slowdown in economic growth.”

The DX3 features a complete range of MCBs, from 10 KA to 50 KA and observes homogeneity with the power range and effective energy distribution. The innovative bottom clamp enables easy fixation and removal from the bank with fork busbar connection. The uniquely positioned Integrated label holder enhances protection from dust, improved opening and closing system while label remains in place for a long time, thus proving to be a useful feature for the end user. The color-coded on/off indication on dolly allows easy identification of the status of the product and faulty circuit.

The DX3 range comes with ISI marking, superior top clamp with longer shelf life, improved air channels, electromagnetic arc puller, clip on accessories, sliding plastic shutters, etc. The improved terminal design maintains high contact at pressure resulting in less heating at terminals and increased contact pressure on cable while cable termination facilitates better connections and less terminal problems.

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SMART CRANES COST LESS IN THE LONG RUN

At Konecranes, we believe that what we do is the part of your process. We have learnt this by working closely to our customers globally. Our smart features like sway control, load positioning, load synchronization, make the cranes more smart to work with and safe. Our remote data monitoring service helps to analyze actual crane usage data and to plan maintenance schedule effectively to reduce downtime.

Our smart technology and efficient service helps to manage complete crane operations during the lifecycle of crane, right from installation, operations, maintenance, modernization and so on. What you invest in Smart cranes actually cost you less in the long run.

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LEGRAND_DX3 range 3 efficiency, easy installation, inbuilt protection and compactness. For the first time in a modular device there is a seamless amalgamation of thermal magnetic protection, residual current protection, energy measuring and local and remote data analysis. The unique Plug In solution is reliable, saves time, leaves space on the rail and has energized intervention with busbar. Each DX3 comes with a unique Copytracer number to avoid duplication and fraud.

The products are ROHS compliant -a European standard that ensures hazardous substances are not used in manufacturing process as a safety measure. Further these are environment friendly, with 87% of recyclable components. The simple yet innovative on-site Padlocking ensures easy and safe maintenance.

Additionally, the soft features of Time Switches like AlphaRex3 promotes

better energy saving, Electro Magnetic Interference immunity, higher precision and additional savings.

Other innovations like Retractable insulation shields enabling complete isolation of phases and enhanced safety, automatic auxiliary terminals, double-break mechanism for better isolation of circuits, addon block, trouble-free fitment of accessories makes DX3 a highly effective solutions-oriented product.

About Legrand India: Legrand is the global specialist in the electrical & digital building infrastructure. Be it residential, commercial or industrial, Legrand proposes a complete solution for every project.

The company’s geographical reach, across market segments, caters to new requirements of customers with

Legrand launches DX3 range

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smart solutions that make Legrand a multipolar group. And this multipolar nature, and the global philosophy of Listen, Design, Make and Support has enabled it to provide innovative and smart solutions.

Legrand is a Euro 4.5 bn group based in Limoges, France, The group has manufacturing facilities in 60 countries and its products are sold in over 180 countries. Globally, Legrand is a leader in wiring devices and cable management with a market share of 20% and 14% respectively. Legrand also enjoys leadership positions in at least one of its major business areas in a number of countries including France, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, China, and of course India.

Legrand India offers a wide range of products in the categories of Energy distribution, Wiring devices, Home Automation, Structured Cabling, Lighting Management Solutions, Cable Management and Industrial application products. It is an undisputed leader in MCBs, RCDs and DBs and a strong No. 2 in wiring devices Apart from this, the company also holds a remarkable position in Home Automation, MCCBs and Cable management systems. – P. K. Balasubramanian

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BUSINESS NEWS

Smalley receives back-to-back GM excellence awards

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or the second consecutive year, Smalley is pleased to have received General Motor’s prestigious GM Suppler Quality Excellence award. “This is the second year GM is honoring suppliers who are making noteworthy contributions to GM’s goal of providing the best overall customer experience in the automotive industry.” ”Reaching our goal to be the world’s benchmark for quality won’t happen by chance, and suppliers play a vitally important role,” said GM’s Grace Lieblein, vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Each winning company has consistently exceeded our expectations by delivering highquality products on time, which helps us create compelling value for our customers.” 1 Smalley is once again proud to be recognized for its commitment to providing customers with excellent customer service, high quality products and on-time delivery states

George Nisbet, Smalley’s Director of Operations. “For over 50 Years, Smalley has worked with engineers worldwide to develop space saving Wave Springs and Retaining Rings for the most demanding of applications. Our continuous drive to provide our customers with precision components that meet their needs will allow us to be a partner in their successes.”

About Smalley: Smalley Steel Ring Company is the market leader in the leader in the manufacturing and development Spirolox® Retaining Rings, Constant Section Rings, Snap Rings and Smalley Wave Springs. Smalley offers thousands of standard configurations, does not charge for tooling of non-standard sizes, and in most cases can provide special orders in as little as one to two weeks.

The company meets international standards of excellence, including ISO 9001, ISO/TS16949, AS9100 and ISO 14001. The company’s world headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.

For more information Web: www.smalley.com

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A smooth flow Dispensing of chemicals is integral to manufacturing units and yet one that is fraught with hazards to personnel and workplace. Switching to closed system for dispensing of these liquids is crucial to safer surrounding

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ndustry experts make a special case for closed systems since they eliminate return shipping and cleaning costs for drums.

You can always make it safer, is the motto most engineering and manufacturing units live by. At the same time, there are processes, seemingly banal, which may be potentially dangerous to the personnel as well as the unit. Take, for instance, dispensing of chemicals at a site. While the product may be safely transferred to the site in sealed containers, how it is dispensed at the site is another story altogether.

Tipping the container to transfer the chemical in a smaller container is the most common image one comes across. The smaller container is then carried by hand to the site of usage. The entire process is potentially dangerous, what with splashing of the concentrated liquid onto eyes, hands or surface, causing harm to the personnel and / or surroundings.

There are seemingly safer systems where the liquid is pumped out of a container through a dip tube that pulls the chemical using an electrical or hand pump. Better than flipping the container to the side to pour out the chemical, this system too has its pitfalls, considering how the tube has to be taken out and inserted into a new container each time, leaving the personnel open to the hazards of the tube dripping the chemical or leaking at any point. With the movement for making workplaces safer gaining ground, such safety concerns are being addressed and changes are being made at each such step. Processes are being put in place to transfer chemicals from the container to the point where it will be used in a closed system. Using such closed systems makes sense where personnel safety is concerned and also prevents contaminants getting into the chemicals.

This holds especially true for manu-

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facturing and engineering units in sensitive sectors such as pharmaceutical and life sciences, and semiconductors, where there is little room for contaminants and compromise with the quality of chemicals. Closed system for chemical transfer is also an alternative to expensive open system since it may lead to hazards, injuries, area cleanup or contamination of a fresh batch of chemicals. Closed system makes sense for the food processing industry as well, since it prevents oxidation of products and chemicals, which may alter the flavour or colour of the food product and even reduce their shelf life. A closed system also means little or no drips and spillage, leading to cleaner and safer work environment. In fact, there is a strong case for transferring chemicals in closed systems in all engineering units, be it safer products such as virgin oils or highly volatile ones such as acids. Not only do such closed transfer systems prevent oxidation of liquids, they also prevent chemical or vapour exposure when the liquid is being dispensed. Where the dip tube mechanism is used, it makes sense to have an integrated dispensing system with the dip tube already in place, which is disposable and a disconnect coupler that can be reused. At the time of use, one has to simply connect the coupler after removing the shipping plug, thus preventing any leaking or dripping. Any resultant vapour can be released by a check valve or by connecting it to an inert blanket gas source so that sensitive liquids such as those found in the industry of perfumery don’t make contact with air. While such closed systems were costly and made sense only for bigger operations until a few years ago, today’s technology has made it affordable for smaller applications as well. Thus, while the dip tube may be disposable, the coupler, which is more expensive, can be

used several hundreds of times. The drum insert and closure that form a part of the drum are recyclable and can be cleaned along with the drum.

The insert assembly is usually made of natural virgin polyethylene and the coupler is a superior form of polypropylene, both recyclable.

New technology has also made it possible for open systems to be converted into closed ones with the use of dip tube technology. These make sense not only for single-use applications but smaller systems that are used multiple times. An integrated closed system is advantageous because of lower risk, less cleanup time, a safer workplace and less product waste and contamination as well as little or no oxidation of food products and oils and reduced environmental contamination. Industry experts make a special case for closed systems since they eliminate return shipping and cleaning costs for drums. Not only is the freight cost for return shipping high, cleaning up these drums adds to the strain on the bottomline.

The solution – a disposable dip tube that is extremely cost-effective and move towards containers that are single-use and can be recycled later on. You let go of the reverse logistics operations and save on costs.

Proper on-site training of closed transfer systems also has a positive impact on the productivity of the plant with less time spent on cleaning up and constantly trying to find ways to not contaminate chemicals or prevent them from leaking or dripping. Closed loop or partial loop dispensing systems distribute chemicals, with the closed loop system being more popular since it provides complete integrity in connecting the supply of the chemical to the dispensing device.

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ETA Technology – Hitched to Friction Welding

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riction welding is a solid phase welding process used for joining similar or dissimilar metals to yield a strong metallic bond. It has a cycle time of a few seconds only and hence is ideal for mass production. It saves materials if bi-metallic components

are used. It saves on energy. Very low heat affected zone(HAZ) and hence semi-finished components can also be welded. No edge preparation required. No filler material, shielding gas, spattering, fumes or radiation…!

The brain behind ETA

Mr. P.S. Nair, MD, ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd Mr. P.S. Nair is a visionary and a technocrat who was instrumental in building ETA Technology known for innovative design in Machine Manufacturing. He is the Managing Director of the company since its inception. He is well known in the industry and have received numerous awards for innovative design.

Mr.Nair has over 40 years of solid experiences in the field of machine building and related fields.

Mr. Nair started his career in 1970 as a trainee engineer in an engine valve manufacturing company in Pune. Mr. Nair has also worked at Kar Mobiles Ltd and Thoshiba Anand batteries, prior to starting ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd. He graduated in Electrical Engineering from REC Calicut in the year 1970

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One technocrat who realized the advantage of this clean production process early and determined to make the most of it is Mr. P.S. Nair who founded the Bangalore based ETA Technology Private Ltd. way back in 1991.

Mr. Nair is an Electrical Engineer. from REC, Calicut. His passion for friction welding helped him build a company that builds friction welding & allied production equipment to serve the industry within and beyond our shores. He always believes in treading a path that others have not taken. So much so that he doesn’t find delight in making the same machine again!

Driven by constant innovation ETA today makes the widest range of machines for friction welding for a plethora of applications. It’s not only the pioneer in making high tech friction welding machines and the undisputed leader in India, but also a world leader in this specialized field, catering to the varied and exacting needs of prestigious clients from across the globe.

Equipment & SPMs ETA makes friction welding machines of varied capacities and features (20T-200T) for different applications. For instance its 30KN Machine comes with built-in shear for weld flash removal. The same model has a version incorporating

auto-load/auto-transfer to detect/ deflash/unload with a total cycle time of 9 seconds! 60KN vertical friction welding machine is designed for welding IC engine valves.

Electrical Upsetting Machine is yet another engineering marvel.

This is used for manufacturing flanged components from bar stock.

Here the bar is held near one end between two Cu jaws with the end firmly butting against an anvil. The secondary of a resistance welding transformer is connected to the avil and jaws. Since the portion of the bar between the Cu jaws and anvil short circuits the transformer, a heavy short circuit current passes through this section and consequently heats up this section.

Simultaneously an upsetting force is applied axially on the job from the other end and the plastic material in the heated section deforms into a bulb shape. When the required volume of material is thus gathered in the bulb the operation is stopped, the job is transferred to a forging press and the bulb is forged to the desired shape. ETA’s servo controlled Drive Screw Press needs special mention.

In conventional friction screw press energy is transmitted from the transmission wheels to the flywheel by friction though a leather band.

On return stroke, energy stored in the moving parts is dissipated as heat by applying brake. In an innovation

by ETA, the two transmission wheels are dispensed with. The fly wheel is driven by an AC servo/spindle motor through a timer pulley/belt.

The motor can be made to run the flywheel at a present speed very precisely till the dies come very close.

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Continued from page no.52 entire energy in the moving masses gets transferred to the job. When the moving die comes to rest, the motor is reserved and the ram returns to its home position very precisely.

Since there is no mechanical braking, no energy is wasted. The motor brakes online – regeneration principle where the kinetic energy in the moving mass is converted to electrical energy and sent back to the mains. Since the drive motor does not run when the ram is stationary, no energy is consumed during idling of press. ETA has developed machines for tapped end grinding, valves straightening, grooving, for turning head dia, face and radius and etching. It has a whole lot of SPM’s for Ball turning and burnishing, commutator slotting, Steel gear assembly, Forward carrier assembly, etc. It also makes test rigs for testing fatigue, steering columns, rack pushpull, endurance axial elasticity, impulse test (for hydraulic hoses), and shock absorber, just to name a few. ETA also refurbishes and rejuvenates old machines giving a new lease of excellent service life.

State-of-the-art plant ETA has a sprawling manufacturing plant at Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore equipped with the best of the production equipment and a dedicated workforce of 70 plus. The plant is fully geared to conceptualize, design, develop and manufacture customized machines for friction welding, linear friction or friction stir welding or special purpose machines for IC engine valve industry.

ETA’s 100T Machine for Welding Truck Axles and reputation spanning over two decades, has won for it customers from across the globe. Today 70% of its total production is exported the countries being Turkey, Jordan, China, UK, Spain, Italy, US, Brazil, Thailand, Germany and Japan.

ETA has recently bagged an EEPC Award for its Outstanding Export Performance.

At home its ever-expanding customer base includes : IITs, Rane Engine Valves, Varroc Engineering, Rane TRW Steering, ANG Auto, CRI Pumps, Toyota Kirloskar, Wipro, Tata Motors, Axle India, Duro Valves, Sundaram Hydraulics, Automotive Axles, ISMT, BEL, etc. A dedicated design team, a resourceful vendor base,

Clients galore ETA’s vast knowledge, and technology base and engineering acumen, backed by its accomplishments

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ETA’s High Speed Production Cell for IC Engine Valve Forging

a home grown quality culture and a high standard of manufacturing practices are some of the attributes of the success of our organization”, says Mr. Santhosh Kumar, DirectorTechnical. “Quality is instilled in the entire process of our manufacture, right from design, production, assembly and to final testing. We have excellent relations with our hand-picked vendors who always live up to our expectations”.

“Today is the age of automation and productivity. So our endeavor is to come out with such machines which will obviate the need for skilled labour. Our upsetting machine has been developed keeping this needs in view. It can be operated by any unskilled operator”. Barring a couple of channel partners, ETA doesn’t have any organized marketing network.

All the orders it has received are through word of mouth and satisfied customer telling a prospective user. But the company has plans to develop a strong marketing network to take its current turnover of Rs.50 crores to Rs.100 crores by the time it celebrates its Silver Jubliee! P.K. Balasubramanian E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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SUCCESS STORY

We owe our success to our people and our customers : M. Ganesan Mr. M. Ganesan, Managing Director, Rovar Pumps Private Ltd., is a Mechanical Engineer(B E) specialized in Hydraulics. He started manufacturing positive displacement pumps in the year 1994 at the age of 26 – a humble beginning. Today Rovar Pumps manufactures eight different designs of positive displacement pumps under one roof. “We are one of the very few companies in the world who manufacture different designs of PD pumps,” says Mr. Ganesan.

THE JOURNEY OF SUCCESS

application engineering excellence, gained through many years of serving liquid handling in industries, helps the company to delight its customers beyond their expectations.

Versatile Products Rovar offers versatile pumps for:

Mr. M. Ganesan, Managing Director, Rovar Pumps Private Ltd.,

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e understand that no one design of PD pump is suitable for all applications. Every need of the customer is different.

The viscosity of the liquid, nature, pressure, suction condition, solid content, temperature, etc. demand a very suitable design. Now we are supplying our various designs of PD pumps to almost all possible and impossible applications.” Several of Rovar pumps are working perfectly well, for many of ‘first ever tried applications’. Innovation & customer satisfaction is the company’s motto.

It manufactures external gear pumps, internal lobe pumps, shuttle block pumps, motorized barrel pumps, internal gear pumps, single screw pumps and twin screw pumps.

Its range starts from 2LPM to 7500 LPM and serves all viscous liquids handling needs effectively. The

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● Handling a wide variety of products right from hygienic food products to even cow dung ● Thin liquids like kerosene to ultra high viscous liquids(10,00,000 cst and more) ● Flow rates from 2 LPM to 7,500 LPM ● Small barrel emptying pumps to big cross-country pumps Looking back, the success story of Rovar Pumps began when it identified the need for user-friendly positive displacement pumps manufactured in India. While most of the manufacturers set their eyes on standard pumps, Mr. Ganesan started exploring the hidden lucrative areas where PD pumps were never tried before.

“We have taken the route less traveled, but had reasonably good potential.

Our satisfaction never comes from replacing competitive products, but by creating a new area of application, and show the world: ‘here’s your opportunity – come, explore and grow.” Mr. Ganesan further adds: We were taught that the world is very big; you can make your space at any point of time.

When we entered this business, PD pumps market was dominated by some big old companies. Our idea of

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‘customized quality product first, money next’ helped us to seize our space very quickly.” According to Mr. Ganesan, success is never the story of a single person. It is of a single minded team with the habit of chiseling out quality products even if no one is looking at.

A highly motivated team and a well-knit workforce alone can be the supporting force, stimulating consistent growth. “We realized that we cannot and should not satisfy an employee by paying money alone. Our endeavour is to make him understand why he is doing what he is doing.

The product he created is going to be used by an unknown person in an unknown location or environment.

Then we realize that it is our bounden duty to make it flawless. Our people well received this ‘customer first’ concept. “We at Rovar always offer solutions to the customer, rather than just products.

With as many as eight designs of PD pumps and a plethora of designs of other pumps, we are able to offer the customer the right product for the right application.”

Insatiable urge to excel.

Mr. Ganesan has an insatiable urge to excel and break his own records. He expresses this in so many words: “We need to go a long way, and our best is yet to come.

We were taught that it is the customer who makes us perfect, and at the end of the day he proves to be right.

If the basic idea of any organization is being genuine and wanting to serve society, then that organization and its brands will become immortal.”

Mr. Ganesan envisions that ‘Rovar Pumps’ will be the world’s No.1. in providing solutions and products in the nearest future. All our activities are attuned to that direction. “We will be the market leader in PD pumps by then. Presently we are exporting our products to Egypt, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. Export is our thrust area and we shall be reaching more countries.

Thirty percent of our total production is being exported now. We shall increase this to cater to more overseas customers.” “We are lucky to be Indian. Indian companies have all the attributes to reach the top. Next 100 years are India’s.

If we do a perfect homework to ensure quality, taming metallurgy, innovation, user-friendly techniques, educate locally available people, cost-effective and single-minded workforce, then we are on the right path to become a world leader in the not too distant future,” declares Mr. Ganesan.

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ASME India - opening up a world of professional opportunities for mechanical engineers

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SME, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more than 130,000 members in over 150 countries around the globe – and ASME’s fastest growing community is right here in India!

Q. What does ASME do?

One of ASME’s core activities is the development of internationally recognized Standards – involving the development, maintenance, and publication of hundreds of technical standards which help to ensure consistency and safety in the design, manufacture, operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of systems and components used in buildings, power plants, and other parts of our infrastructure. ASME brings together over 5,000 volunteer subject matter experts from around the world who help write, review and maintain these standards. In many cases, these standards not only serve as the building blocks for future innovation, but also serve as useful tools for governments in enhancing public safety and for businesses in building confidence in global markets.

Q. Who are ASME members?

The diverse member base ranges from college students and early-

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career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders. ASME serves this wide-ranging technical community through quality programs in continuing education, training and professional development, standards and certification, research, conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of outreach.

Q. Why join ASME? Many engineers join ASME for career enrichment, lifelong learning, and the opportunity to network with professionals of like-minded interests. Others become active in local sections, technical divisions, or serve on ASME’s boards and committees, providing leadership and expertise to the Society and the profession at large.

Today ASME is proud to announce exciting new membership options for professionals and students residing in India – options featuring more content, more benefits and exciting opportunities to participate in ASME.org’s vibrant online community. Combined with new and affordable pricing levels, becoming a member of ASME’s community is easier and more valuable than ever before!

To learn more and join, visit http://go.asme.org/india For more information Or contact ASME’s India Office c/o TECNOVA India PVT LTD 335, Udyog Vihar, Phase-IV GURGAON -122 015 (Haryana) Tel: + 91 124 430 8411 / 13 http://go.asme.org/india

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WEVIN offers customized solutions in materials handling

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Mr. R.A. Srinivas, President, Wevin Private Ltd

evin (formerly known as Webb India Private Ltd), is a leading materials handling systems integrator. Though its JV with Jervis B. Webb Company has ended in October last year, Wevin is the exclusive licensee of the Jervis B. Webb for India and the neighboring countries as well as being non-exclusive licensee for the Gulf region. Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku Co. Ltd, Japan, making it a part of one of the largest materials handling companies in the world.

Wevin provides overhead conveyors, baggage handling systems, handling systems & special equipment for Aluminium carbon plants, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, and customized conveyors to suit customers’ specific requirements. Its systems are the centerpiece for several industries at home and abroad.

Wevin Private Ltd., an ISO 9001 company, is known for its innovative engineering and commitment to develop new technologies that improve the way materials are

moved. Recent technologies include: (a) Durable overhead conveyors that can move large and small products through the assembly or paint/ finishing process (b) Daifuku Webb Flexible Drive Systems manufactured

by Wevin under the licence of JBW using friction technology to provide all the benefits of a Power & Free System without using chain and with less noise and low vibration.

These conveyors entail very low maintenance and low operating costs.

Product Spectrum Wevin makes both chain conveyors and non-chain conveyors. Under chain conveyors, its power & free conveyors are ideally suited to demanding industrial environments that require a high degree of versatility. These systems have the ability to stop individual loads without stopping the entire production line.

Variable chain speeds, high speed indexing on-line storage and ability to change in elevation are some of its remarkable features.

Wevin’s conveyor systems are being predominantly used in the automobile industry

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“We offer a complete line of chain conveyors including 3”, 4” and 6” power only and power & free conveyors , along with handpushed trolleys and Unibuilt enclosed track, Unibeam and Toweyor ( towline ) conveyors.

Chain conveyors are the most cost-effective and versatile methods for moving parts down an assembly line or around a manufacturing or warehousing facility. The durable conveyors are easy to install and require minimum maintenance,“ says Mr. P.K. Muralidharan, Vice President - Marketing.

Unibuilt Conveyors – Minibilt Conveyors Under chain conveyors, its Minibilt systems require special mention.

Minibilt-Track Fabricated out of precision roll formed from high strength carbon steel that is harder, stronger and designed to last longer. Minibilt features on-line accumulation, diagonal banking, variable chain speed, segregation switching off / in computer interfacing, modular construction, flexible and smooth continuous flow change in elevation, suitable for carrier indexing, universal link chain, caterpillar chain, automatic air operated tension & take-up unit, etc.

They provide safe working condition.

environments. Applications include sorting, transporting order picking, automatic loading / unloading, storage and retrieval interface, and assembly operations.

Electrified Monorail Under Non-chain conveyors, its electrified monorail system can be used in a wide range of applications including delivery assembly and automated process applications.

Reduced floor space requirement, reduced moving parts for safety, quick change of direction and clean and quiet operation are its winsome features.

Other products include skid conveyors, roller beds, customized conveyors, besides the latest generation Friction conveyors and Skillet conveyors. Besides conveyors, the company is also a big name in Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS).

and – Vinar Systems Pvt. Ltd. with its 27 year background of manufacturing and installing equipment in the Indian industrial environment.

The company headed by Mr. R. A Srinivas, President, has a staff strength of 140 people in plant and projects. The company has a strong R&D team to come out with innovative products and customized solutions. Its customer base is predominantly in the automobile industry including the big names like Nissan, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, TVS, Bajaj, Hero Honda, Piaggio, Mahindra, Escorts, Maruti, etc. Its power & free conveyors are used for bulk handling in aluminium industry covering Balco, Nalco, Vedanta, Hindalco, Sohar Aluminium, etc. Despite a downswing in the economy, especially in the automobile industry, the company hopes to achieve a turnover of Rs.70 Crores this year.

Export is a major thrust area for this technology driven company based in Bangalore. : - P.K. Balasubramanian.

Resources and Capabilities

Towveyors Wevin’s Towveyor conveyors provide high-volume, unattended material transport via tow carts, which move above in-floor tracks. Cart load surfaces can be customized to hold roller beds, turntables, tilt tops, and racks. The towline systems accommodate a wide range of production-oriented

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Wevin has developed a team of engineers who can take projects from rough undefined concepts to successfully running systems. When unusual applications warrant drawing from even deeper experience.

Wevin routinely collaborates with its Technology Provider – Jervis B. Webb Company with its 90+ years’ heritage of innovation and design excellence

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An ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified Company

KIRLOSKAR CORROCOAT

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Corrocoat has successfully brought together the individual disciplines of engineering and science to provide lasting corrosion protection for industry worldwide.

Kirloskar Corrocoat Private Limited offers customers in India a complete range of sophisticated, high performance coatings developed to withstand even the most aggressive operating conditions.

Coupled with Kirloskar Corrocoat’s application expertise to achieve a lasting barrier to corrosion, the technology is now in use in various industrial sectors across the country.

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Talent management at Ador Welding Limited

Mr. Manoj Pandey (Head- Human Resources)

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or Mr. S.M. Bhat, Managing Director at Ador Welding Limited, Talent Management is a Top Priority activity. The reason is very simple, it’s a knowledge driven industry dominated by Technical Experts. Also gaining Technical expertise in such kind of Industry takes lot of time and hence Mr. Bhat has made it clear to his Head - HR that he would like to keep his best talent always available with him. The Organisation has launched Talent management Plan in formal way with effect from August 2012. A Talent Management Council, comprising Top Leadership members have been constituted under the chairmanship of MD and Head – HR as its facilitator.

At the start, Critical Roles have been identified across Organisation.

The Criterion used to decide critical role have been formed on the basis of following parameters ● Impact to Business ● Special Skill Sets required for the role which are not readily available ● Time required to hone up these skills for new employee The detailed work has been presented to Talent Management council members. The Council has identified

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and recommended Forty odd roles as Critical ones in Organisation for review. Managing Director has personally reviewed the work and approved the list of Critical roles in Organisation. Key Competencies required for excellence pertaining to these Critical roles have been identified and defined across various levels. The same have been derived after many rounds of close interactions with top performing employees, currently occupying identified critical roles.

The Overall Competencies framework, consisting dictionary as well as evaluation process have been presented, debated, fine tuned and validated within and by Talent Management Council.

All the Employees in Organisation have been evaluated on Competencies relevant to critical roles as well as pertaining at their level. It was a mammoth exercise which every Department Head did with the help of a Panel comprising other senior members. Other Criterion like Performance History, Qualification, Tenure and personality attributes were also considered.

The outcome was detailed evaluation report of employees currently occupying Critical roles as well as others who have the potential to occupy critical roles.

The Critical Talent has been identified into three broad categories ● Super Critical Leaders ● Critical Potential Leaders ● Critical Functional Champions Total 96 employees were able to make to these three categories.

The Super Critical category consists 14 Employees, Critical Po-

tential Leader category consists 30 Employees and remaining 52 employees have been categorised as Critical Functional Champions.

A detailed Talent Profiling document which consist all the details of these employees has been carved out by Corporate HR Team. An Individual Interaction has been done with Critical employees to understand their career aspiration as well as developmental needs. All Critical employees have received a Congratulatory Letter signed by Managing Director and Head – HR post they made it to critical talent category.

Special Talent Link incentives have been also provided to all of them during Annual Compensation revision. Various developmental interventions e.g. Training, Job rotations, assigning special projects have been done for all of them in last six months in line with their career aspirations.

Super Critical Leaders have also undergone through a High Level Leadership development program. Executive Health Check up facility has also been extended to these employees. The results are extremely encouraging. In last one year of time post launching Talent Management initiative, zero percent attrition has been observed in top two categories of Critical Talent.

In Functional Champion Category also, the attrition reported (6 %) is way below Organisation’s normal attrition level i.e. 15 %.In next few weeks of time, a special Critical Talent Engagement Survey is being planned. The outcome of the survey will give more insights to manage our critical talent better and better, says Manoj Pandey , Head – HR at Ador Welding Limited.

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SCHULER : Technology leadership in the field of Metal Forming

Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & achievements?

Mr. Dilip M. Thaker, Managing Director Schuler India Pvt. Ltd.

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First of all thank you for this opportunity to talk to you. It is indeed my pleasure to inform you that Schuler enters its 175th year in 2014. 175 Schuler moments are at the heart of the anniversary year.

Various moments from the past, the present, and the future will provide a diverse and entertaining backdrop for the entire anniversary year.

Well, this is just to begin the conversation between us on a good information regarding Company’s infrastructure and achievements.

Schuler has been the technology leader in the field of Metal Forming. Innovation and development of new products as well as processes is the key for Schuler’s achievement for the past 175 years.

The company employs today over 5,500 people and is represented by its own facilities and sales offices in forty nations around the world

Q. What are the latest initiatives executed by your company in metal forming space?

Which are your focus areas?

As a matter of fact, there a quite a few, most important of them all being the Technology & Innovative development of products for “Light weight” for the Automotive industry.

Another major innovation has been the Laser Blanking Line with Dynamic Flow Technology. Yet, another is the High Speed Press line with ServoDirect Technology. So, there are a number of new initiatives executed by the company.

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

India for Schuler Group is strategically a very important market amongst other emerging countries.

Schuler has been operating in India since 1994 with the wholly owned subsidiary. They have been

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the product manufacturing to distribution?

Schuler has always emphasized in the R & D activities. For several years we have proven that new developments in the products and processes is the only way to continue the leadership it has attained in the field. Hence, Schuler shall continue to do so even in future and the management remains committed to this aspect.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for your business? active in India in almost all the key segments such as Automotive, Power sector for the large Electric motor manufacturer, Forging industry, and also into the Minting as a specialized field.

Well, Schuler as a very strong brand in the field of metal forming stands as the “Quality Product�. So, this remains too as the most significant symbol synonymous to the brand Schuler itself.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

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Q. What is your vision for your company in near future?

Well, the most important factor for Schuler is to remain present, active and look for the business opportunities within this interesting Indian market. We will do this by introducing, presenting and demonstrating to the potential customer the new developments and latest innovations in the field of Metalforming.

Most importantly, we can indicate the advantages it offers to achieve international quality parameters and manufacturing efficiencies to remain globally competitive. Over and above, we can also provide to the existing customers the most valued after sales services.

Schuler has almost doubled their turnover in the last 3 to 4 years and improved significantly the financial health of the company. Schuler must consolidate further and aim to improve the same in the coming years.

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Time saving electrical CAD software AUTOMATION - electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC has been a leading Electrical CAD software developer on the global market for 35 years, specialising in intelligent design and documentation of electrical control systems and PLC diagrams, pneumatics and hydraulic systems.

The electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is designed from the basic concept of setting you free to focus on the electrical aspects, while the program handles the practical side. Beyond the basic drawing functions, Automation offers you a comprehensive series of functions specially designed for electrical projects with IEC/EN standards.

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

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

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

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with the database format used in your company.

Our solution saves 80% time To make it possible for existing and new users to get started quickly, PC|SCHEMATIC - and its distributors offers a consulting service, consisting of an analysis of the already existing electrical documentation. Based on this analysis, the optimal set of subdrawings, models and project templates can be effectively created.

This also has the consequence that new users can get started creating complete electrical documentation projects really quickly.

In larger companies, this way of working might result in that just one single person needs to be pointed out as the main responsible for creating the company subdrawings, while the others in future almost only will need to create documentation by dragging templates and subdrawings into projects.

Experiences from the industry suggest that the documentation time can be reduced by up to 80 percent.

Why should I buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation?

People buying PC|SCHEMATIC Automation usually tell us they did it because: ● It is easy to work with, and is very flexible in the everyday work routines. ● The Module and Model Based drag’n draw functions, makes it possible to create electrical schematic pages extremely fast.

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Continued from page no.68 ● We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. ● Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming saves lots of time. ● The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique. ● Electrical standards are integrated intelligently. ● Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/libraries.

Can I convert my schematic diagrams from other systems to Automation?

Yes! You can convert schematic diagrams from practically speaking any CAD system to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format - as long as the CAD system can produce DWG or DXF files.

PC|SCHEMATIC also offers a consultant service for converting drawings from other systems to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format.

Can I export to other formats?

From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can export to the DWG and DXF formats.

PC|SCHEMATIC is an active member of the OpenDWG alliance.

From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can also export projects as intelligent PDF files with active link between references etc.

Electrical standards: How well are they integrated in

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PC|SCHEMATIC? At PC|SCHEMATIC we have detailed insight in electrical documentation standards, and we are active members of standardisation committees.

We also publish the book “Electrical documentation according to standards”.

This insight in the IEC/EN electrical standards is an integrated part of PC|SCHEMATIC Automation.

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

Support: How can I get it?

When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark.

This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC). ● Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. ● Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action.

Contact us at any time At PC|SCHEMATIC we are very interested in hearing about your experiences using the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation program. It is because of the feedback from our many users, that we are able to make a better product year by year!

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Conclusion Your success is our success We want YOU to experience success and achieve your goals – regarding your customers, your workers, and your possible superiors. This is important to us. Because when you achieve success, we succeed as well.

● Free access to articles about electrical design CAD programs. ● Free access to the PC|SCHEMATIC user forums.

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Our brand promise is “Value Delivered. Always” : S. A. Mohan S. A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd., is a Graduate in Commerce from University of Mysore. He joined Maini in 2009. Prior to this he was with Molex India as its Sales Director – India & Asean for networking products. He spent 23yrs at Molex and was responsible for setting up the company from its inception. Molex Inc., is a US based Global Corporation engaged in manufacture of Electrical and Electronic Connectors & Interconnection systems. During 1991-93 he attended the Management Training Program conducted by the faculty of Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He was one of the global employees to have been deputed for this program for development of leadership skills.

At Maini, Mr. Mohan is instrumental for path-breaking initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning, Business Development, Design, Manufacturing, Brand build, team building, customer relations and so on. His marketing savvy and charismatic approach to man management are helping Maini to be a vibrant corporate entity and a technology leader in its chosen field.

Mr. P. K. Balasubramanian speaks to Mr. S. A. Mohan to learn more about Maini, its brand values and its dynamic leadership.

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Mr. S. A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Maini was earlier well known for its materials handing products. Today it is a total solutions provider. How do you describe the transformation in the perception of the company?

Yes, earlier Maini was concentrating more on its products like Racking Systems, Stackers, BOPT’s etc. Since we are one of the very few companies who design, manufacture and supply products which can ater to end-toend needs of a warehouse, we started offering full solutions. Today we have a single face and a unified sales team to offer the benefit of solutions to the customer whatever be his requirements.

Q. What are the new alliances you forged to leverage and offer a large basket of products & solutions to Indian industry?

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In order to cater to the increasing demand for more complex equipment, we forged a strategic alliance with Nacco Material Handling Group – one of the top materials handling equipment manufacturers, globally, to manufacture and sell their Yale range of products in India. Nacco is a market leader in USA with over 26% market share. With Nacco as a global partner, we are manufacturing European design Forklift Trucks and High Reach Trucks for the rapidly developing Indian market. These high-end products are co-branded and sold in India. The Maini brand of products which include Dock Levellers, Scissor Lifts, Stackers, Battery Operated Pallet Trucks, Tow Trucks, Hand Pallet Trucks have all been strengthened to cater to a wide range of applications.

Armes Maini, our JV with Feretto Group, Italy is a leading manufacturer of Storage Racking & Shelving Systems. We offer a complete solution for a large spectrum of storage needs. We design and manufacture Maini Buggy (Electric Golf carts) which are offered as in-campus mobility solutions to all industry segments. Further Maini Group has pioneered Electric Cars in India and continues to be one of the larg-

est electric car manufacturer in the world.

Q. I understand you have formed a new Society for Materials Handling. Can we have details?

Yes, I am one of the active founder members of the newly formed Society of Indian Materials Equipment Manufacturers SIMHEM, operating from Mumbai which is formally affiliated to CII. Some of its members include Josts, Godrej, Voltas, McNeil, Exide, Jaldoot, Puma and Maini. The society meets periodically to drive common industry based goals and objectives.

We are also affiliated to WITS (World Industrial Trucks Statistics) and have access to import data, order booking position, etc. which will give insightful information to member companies. This organization allows the member companies to understand the market size at an industry level which in turn helps in driving investments and other decisions. SIMHEM along with CII Logistics Institute have started conducting end-user seminars to enhance awareness of use and benefits of Material Handling Equipments.

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Continued from page no.72 uled to held in New Delhi on 14th Feb 2014. At this seminar, atleast two of our member companies will present white papers on Innovations in Materials Handing Equipment. This will be followed by presentation by End User’s who speak about their perspective, which is then followed by a panel discussion. I am also a member of the Logistics Advisory Council of CII and take active participationin the Seminars/workshops in warehousing technology either as a speaker or a panelist.

Q. What are the latest trends in materials handling you have spearheaded?

One notable trend Is the use of AC Drive technology with all its advantages. We are using it in our Battery Operated Material Handling Equipments & Electric Golf Carts. The use of Brushless Motors has made the equipment maintenance-free and brought down the ownership cost to the customer. Then we have come out with several variants for the hospitality sector. Front office buggies for instance. For the airport segment, we have already launched an 8T Tug for Baggage Handling. In the domain of Storage Racking we have come out with Multi-Tier Systems like G+3/G+4 with conveyors & lifts. We are in the process of launching Carousel based storage system & ASRS.

Q. What have you to say about your management style?

In management we follow the ‘empowered style’. We hire the right people and empower them. Goals and strategies are jointly developed and communicated across the organization for implementation and measurement on a periodic basis.

Everyone will then be expected to perform and deliver results. We train and encourage all of our employees to develop soft skills.

Q. Which are your group companies

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and what are their activities?

Maini Precision Products is our flagship company which has two divisions namely Auto Div. which manufactures high precision components and assemblies in addition to Filters & Filters components. Then there’s the Aero Div. which manufactures wide range of components used in Aerospace Industry. This company derives large portion of its revenue from Exports to Europe and USA. Second company is Armes Maini Storage Systems Pvt. Ltd. which makes storage racks, etc. This company is well established in its segment with very large and well known customer base. Maini Plastics & Composites in the 3rd Company which specializes in Vaccum Formed Plastic Components.

They manufacture all the body parts for Mahindra Reva Electric Car. They also serve customers in several other industry segments.

Then of course we have Maini Materials Movement which is into the whole gamut of Materials Handling Equipments including Forklifts, Reach Trucks etc. This company designs and manufactures Electric Buggies which are extensively used as In-Campus transporation solution for People and Materials. We have implemented CRM in to cover both Sales & Service functions. After market services are very robust thru CRM wherein all complaints are logged in with a ticket numbers and responses are tracked with fixed time frames.

Escalation path has been established for unresolved issues which comes to me on the fifth day.

Q. What have you to say about your customer relations?

We have instituted good systems and processes to ensure consistent customer service. We work to deliver products to customers within the shortest possible lead time, more closer to their expectations. CRM is helping us to address and resolve customers complaints, if any. Besides,

the top management is accessible to all customers. We assist / advise the customers on the material availability, supply position of equipment or parts, etc. for specific projects and needs. I attend customer meetings to discuss strategic initiatives on new projects.

Q. What are the new products and technology innovations one can expect from the stable of Maini?

We are the pioneers in electric cars.

We are also the pioneers in the materials handling space. We keep coming up with new products all the time. We shall be introducing vertical carousels & ASRS systems shortly.

We are looking to offer industry specific products and solutions which address business problems of our customers. We have supplied VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) trucks which can operate in an aisle width of 1.6 mtrs and store and retrieve materials from 16 mtrs height. These are some cutting edge technology solutions which are quite futuristic for India.

Q. So what’s your brand promise to the customer?

Our brand promise is: “Value delivered. Always”. We strive to offer them the right solutions and ensure it works at the lowest total cost of ownership.

Q. What’s your vision for Maini?

Our vision is to be among the top two players in the country in the space of Materials Handling Equipments & Warehousing Automation. We plan to retain our market leadership in Electric Buggies.

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KARNATAKA POWER SECTOR : Reforming the growth “The state government has initiated several power projects to the tune of 18,000 mega watts across Karnataka, both in the conventional and non-conventional sectors and they are at different states of implementation. Karnataka will, in all probability, be a power surplus state by 2017,” Karnataka was a pioneer in the Indian power sector as it has been generating electricity for 112 years and that the state had initiated several reforms in the transmission and distribution sector that would help reduce inefficiencies in the system and also provide enormous opportunity to electrical equipment manufacturers to supply high quality equipment at reasonable costs.

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arnataka State is determined to complete all power projects to realize by 2021-22, so that the Karnataka State will achieve Power Self Sufficiency. The Energy Department has announced Results-Framework –Document (RFD) which provides the targets in the areas of Generation, Transmission and Distribution.

To enhance the power capacity addition is the main priority of the State. Hence Ministry of Power, Govt. of Karnataka is taking major steps to complete the project.

Thermal Power projects at Yarmarus, Edlapur, Godhna, and BTPS-3rd unit are expected to be commissioned by 2017-18.

Presently these projects are under various stages of construction. State has one nuclear plant at Kaiga.

For augmenting the capacity of Kaiga, Feasibility report of Atomic Energy Commission is awaited. For establishing a new 2100 MW nuclear power plant at Mannur, Bijapur District, Atomic Energy Commission team have conducted a pre-feasibility study.

Karnataka is aiming at Energy sufficiency, efficiency and Green Power. In this direction, the state Government has taken all the necessary steps for augmenting the generation capacity during 12th Plan period, the following are the new projects envisaged. There is a plan

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Continued from page no.78 Initiatives to promote Solar and Wind power generation: Solar power Generation: Government of Karnataka has notified a solar policy 2011-16 for the development of Solar Projects in the State and envisages allotment of projects in the following 3 categories: ● Solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) -200MW ● Renewable Energy Mechanism -100MW

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● Bundled solar power -50MW KREDL, the nodal agency for the implementation of the Solar Policy had allotted 70MW of Solar Power to the developers through reverse bidding process and Power Purchase Agreement signed by the Distribution companies. For balance 130MW solar power projects allotment to various bidders have been done through tender.

Under Renewable Energy Certificate Mechanism (RECM), the Generators can sell Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to obligated entities in the power exchange at prevailing price. Thus, under this mechanism, Renewable Energy Generators are eligible for a tariff not exceeding Average Pooled Power Purchase Cost (APPC) and benefit of RECs equal to power injected into the grid. The denomination of 1 REC = 1 MWh. There are two categories of certificates, (1) Solar REC issued based on generation of electricity using Solar as renewable energy sources and (2) Non-Solar RECs issued to eligible entities for generation of electricity based on

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renewable energy sources other than Solar like Wind, small hydro, Cogeneration etc. The National Load Dispatch Center issues REC based on the power generation reported by the State Load Dispatch Center (SLDC).

The CERC has fixed upper and lower limits for Solar and Non-Solar RECs. For a Solar REC, at present, the minimum price (Floor price) is Rs. 9300 per MWh and the ceiling price (Forbearance price) is Rs. 13400 per MWh. The KERC has determined APPC at Rs. 3.07 per unit, which is valid up to 31.03.2014. The State reserves a capacity of 50 MW to the Central or Karnataka State owned undertaking for setting up solar projects in the State for providing solar power bundled with thermal power from outside the State at the rates to be determined by the Government subject to the approval of KERC. State Government has provided amount of Rs. 10.00 crs in the budget plan during the year 2013-14, for “Solar Energy Projects”.

Following projects have been taken for implementation during 2013-14 in the State:● Providing Solar Water Pump Sets to farmers on experimental basis. ● Solar Roof Top off-grid project: ● Providing LED Solar lanterns.

Wind power Generation: In the RE policy 2009-14 there is a proposal to add 2969MW of Wind power by the year 2014 many initiatives have been taken to develop Wind power. Banking facilities is extended for Wind power generators.

Wind power generators are eligible for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) benefits. Each distribution licensee are proposed to purchase at-least certain quantum of their power purchase from RE source.

MNRE provides fiscal and financial incentives to Wind developers which include Generation based incentives, concessional custom duty exemption, Entry tax exemption etc., IREDA provides loan for setting up Wind power projects.

Private players are invited for solar and wind power generation ● 553 Wind projects are allotted to various developers with a cumulative capacity of 12290 MW. ● 26 Solar projects are allotted to various developers with a cumulative capacity of 200MW.

Current status of RE projects: Total RE sources installed in Karnataka up to Sep 2013.

The Transmission and Distribution companies are adopting the best Practices for improvement of efficiency in reduction of Distribution and AT & C Loss. The transformer failures are coming down and star-rated transformers are being used extensively. The 11 KV feeders were standardized with usage of Rabbit conductor.

The R-APDRP programme is being implemented for reduction AT & C loss to 15 % in selected towns.

To increase HT line length, High Voltage Distribution System is being introduced. Other consumer friendly measures like opening of Any Time Payment centre, Computerized billing, Central Complaints Division, 24 Hour service station, mobile vans etc.,

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PEOPLE AT HELM 1) P. PRASANNA KUMAR RAO : The Towering Beacon---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 84

PROFILE 1) Shakti Pumps aims to be the world’s leading pump manufacturer-------------------------------------------------------------88

INDUSTRY FOCUS 1) An overview of Indian pump industry -by S.G.Joshi---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90

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P. PRASANNA KUMAR RAO : The Towering Beacon

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Mr. R. Prasanna Kumar Rao, MD, Heidelberg ProMinent Fluid Controls India

r. R. Prasanna Kumar Rao is the Managing Director of Heidelberg Pro Minent Fluid Controls India Pvt. Ltd., based in Bangalore. A Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mysore, Mr. Rao gained vast industry experience having worked in Fouress Engineering India, Blue Star, Greaves Cotton and Amco Batteries before joining Heidelberg ProMinent.

Heidelberg ProMinent was incorporated in 1997 – though ProMinent has been in India since 1986. Earlier it was a partner in a joint venture called Prominent Fluid Control Ltd. In 1997, ProMinent withdrew from this JV and started a 100% fully owned subsidiary to enable it invest more in technology and also to be able to transfer the latest technology to India to the benefit of Indian users.

Futuristic Products ProMinent India manufactures Electronic Dosing Pumps, Motorised Metering Pumps, pH Controllers, Chorine Analysers, Chlorination Systems, Filters, Chlorine Dioxide Generators, Ozone Generators, Polymer Dosing Systems, Softners, Demineralisation plants, U. V. Sterilizers, Reverse Osmosis plants and allied equipment.

The corporate office and manufacturing unit of ProMinent India are located at Yeshwantpur in Bangalore. It has branch offices at Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata and distributors at other importance cities. Heidelberg ProMinent also has agents in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma and Nepal.

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Heidelberg ProMinent makes world-class products. It is also a leader in electronic and motorized Dosing Pumps. Though manufactured in India, they are tested in Germany.

The Dosing Pumps made in India are low cost, high quality pumps. They are exported to, Germany as well as to Group Companies in Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, South Africa, etc.

In India all blue chip companies worth the name are its customers. These include Hindustan Lever, L & T, Reliance, TISCO, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, BARC, Ion Exchange, IOCL, Wipro, BHEL units, GE Water, NALCO Chemicals, etc.

For water treatment applications, the company offers ProMinent controllers which are mostly imported from Germany. These are meant for measurement and control of pH, Chlorine, ORP, Conductivity, Chlorine dioxide, Ozone, etc. These controllers are highly reliable and reflect the high quality standards of ProMinent. It also offers Ozone Generators and Chlorine Dioxide Generators which are highly effective in water treatment.

Among the company’s firsts in India are its Chlorine Dioxide Generators. These are used in all breweries in India. The company also has the distinction of having developed pumps for its plasma services. These are regular metering pumps. It has exported these pumps to more than 20 countries.

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Continued from page no.84 buyback arrangement.

Quality & Perfection Mr. Rao is a stickler when it comes to quality and perfection. He ensures that there is no compromise on quality at any stage of manufacture.

This is how the products made here are able to go through rigorous tests in Germany before they buy back our products,” he reveals. We ensure customer delight through RQS, which stands for reliability, quality and services.”

As a leader, when the going is tough Mr. Rao looks for new customers newer applications, and tries to expands the customer base.

He also encourages ideation within the company to come out with new products & solutions.

Mr. Rao espouses fair practices in business, compliance to regulations, total involvement in trouble shooting and addressing the customer’s problems to his entire satisfaction.

He feels a customer should never be let down under any circumstances.

Asked how he gets motivated and how he motivates others, Mr. Rao says, “I take every job as a challenge

and execute it with a missionary zeal. A job well accomplished within the stipulated time and to the satisfaction of the customer gives you delight and motivation.

My people are also self-motivated.

I give them freedom to take decisions.

They are given independence, but not without responsibility. I have my own way of checking the results or performance.

No one is chided for making a mistake. I want people to learn from mistakes and refrain from making them again.”

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feather in our cap.”

Heidelberg

ProMinent

India

has had a steady growth over the years. This fiscal it should clock a turnover of Rs.45 crores.

Twenty

percent of this comes from exports.

Export is a major thrust area for the company in the coming years.

So Mr. Prasanna Kumar Rao attributes the success of his company to his products of impeccable quality, a sophisticated manufacturing facility a dedicated workforce with an insa-

Heidelberg ProMinent India has been receiving Gold Award from the group CEO for the Best Performing Subsidiary for seven consecutive years. This is an appreciation for the initiatives taken by Mr. Rao and his team.

On the social side, Heidelberg ProMinent India is known for its CSR activities. It shares a part of its profit with Helpage India which is doing a yeoman service. “This is the 14th consecutive year that we have been extending financial support to them for their philanthropic work.

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tiable urge to excel, and the inspiration from its satisfied customers at large.

One major attribute is also the inimitable style of Mr. Rao in managing people and leading them from the front. Mr. Rao wants to see that Heidelberg ProMinent India becomes still more prominent in the Indian industrial firmament and in the global arena. – P. K. Balasuramanian For more information E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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Shakti Pumps aims to be the world’s leading pump manufacturer

Mr. Dinesh Patidar, Chairman & Managing Director, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited

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r. Dinesh Patidar is the Chairman and Managing Director of Shakti Pumps Limited, a leading manufacturer of India’s first BEE 5 Star rated pumps. The company is renowned for manufacturing stainless steel submersible pumps, energy saving submersible motors, SRN booster pumps and solar pumping solutions in India.

A commerce graduate from Indore, Mr. Patidar took over responsibilities of Shakti Pumps from his father in 1986. Since then, his visionary approach and strategic business acumen has made Shakti Pumps a dominant entity with access to over 100 countries across the world and a promising future. He has had the distinction of successfully introducing stainless steel pumps in the Indian market, contrary to the industry trend.

Mr. Dinesh Patidar provides overall leadership to the company and drives business in conjunction with its core philosophy. He also provides guidance to the product design and development team apart from directing various aspects of manufacturing, policy formulation and strategic decision making. Extensive travel across the world has helped him garner understanding of the global trends and benchmarks in quality and technology. He used this knowledge to spearhead the company’s marketing and sales strategies as well.

Having attained core competency in engineering skills and thorough knowledge in pump designing and manufacturing along with a keen understanding of market dynamics, Mr. Patidar leads and guides his dynamic team in an open and transparent manner. Shakti Pumps has achieved various accolades and accreditations under Mr. Patidar’s able leadership. Some of them are BEE 5-Star rating for energy efficiency for its 260+ pump models and UL certification for product safety & reliability which helps the company to enhance market acceptability in US, Canada and other developed countries. In 2012, the company was conferred with Best SEZ Exporter Award and 2nd Runner-Up Award in the Manufacturer Exporter categories considering its outstanding export performance, by ECGC (a Government of India Enterprise).

Designing and development of new products, experimenting with new idea in designing and working on complex engineering challenges are his major interests.

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hakti Pumps, the manufacturer of India’s first BEE 5 Star rated pumps, is renowned for producing stainless steel submersible pumps, energy saving submersible motors, vertical multistage centrifugal pumps, pressure booster, self-priming, end suction, open well and solar pumps in India. Founded in 1982, the company has grown phenomenally and become one of the few pioneers in the world to produce 100% stainless steel submersible pumps.

Owing to its dedicated efforts in R&D and technological innovation Shakti has emerged as a leading entity in the pump industry catering to domestic as well as international markets with a notable reach of more than 100 countries. Today Shakti is among the best brands in the world, thanks to state-of-the art technology and continuous innovation.

The main focus of the company is to manufacture quality products matching global benchmarks with higher energy efficiency, better durability which are easy to maintain..

With its diverse product portfolio, Shakti is catering to the world’s water needs with steady growth year after year. Equipped with strong product verticals and international standards of technological excellence, Shakti Pumps (I) Ltd. has carved a niche amongst quality conscious users around the world.

An ISO 9001-2008 certified company; Shakti has a sprawling state of the art manufacturing facility with an installed capacity of 1 million pumps per annum which is strategically situated in central India at Pithampur in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Shakti manufactures diverse models of submersible

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pumps and motors and other application pumps for a wide range of applications. Over the years, Shakti has seen a steady growth trajectory and has become one of the leading pump exporters in India apart from being a major player in domestic agriculture industrial segments as well.

With its advanced assembly line system, the manufacturing facilities are equipped with highly efficient

precision-equipments specialized in rolling out intricately designed and assembled superior quality products from the factories manned by skilled and talented manpower. A fully computerized testing division monitors the performance of every pump that is made, thus maintaining consistency in quality.As the farming community forms a major chunk of its end users, Shakti Pumps offers

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comprehensive and reliable pumping solutions with superior quality and energy efficiency. The pumps are largely used for applications like drinking water supply, irrigation, industrial applications and processes, pressure boosting in high rise buildings and townships, rural/urban community water supply schemes, waste and sewage water treatments and firefighting.

Shakti’s aim is to become the world’s leading pump manufacturer attaining global benchmarks in pumping solutions. Its full-fledged R&D division is dedicated to research and development of innovative products with new materials, applications and processes. With an urge to succeed, Shakti continually innovates and introduces new products and pumping solutions that satisfy the market needs. Quality is the key in all SHAKTI products.

This compels the company to focus on construction and design with special care while selecting materials and production methods. Shakti uses advanced fabrication technology and produces most of the components in-house, ensuring higher standards of quality.

The largest manufacturer of stainless steel submersible pumps is poised for further growth. With fully operational new units in Sector III, Pithampur Industrial Area & SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Pithampur, Shakti has units that can cater to different product groups to meet the needs of domestic as well as international markets.

The excellence in quality coupled with energy efficiency is the key that differentiates Shakti Pumps from its competitors and helps it to maintain leadership in global pump industry. – P. K. Balasubramanian For more information E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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An overview of Indian pump industry

by S.G.Joshi

The author, S. G. Joshi is a Technical Advisior & Management Consultant having spent over four decades in the pumps industry. He worked with Kirloskar Brothers from 1967 to 2009 in various capacities as chief of R&D, Vice President & Chief of Manufacturing, Corporate Vice President – R&D and Quality Management System and finally as Technical Advisor exclusively to KBL. Currently he is a visiting faculty in Engineering Colleges and Business Management Schools in and around Pune.

Mr. S. G. Joshi

Introduction Mankind has been using pumps in some form or the other – Reciprocating, Centrifugal, Centripetal, Positive displacement - for centuries. Ever since he learned the techniques of transferring liquids from one place to another, from one level to another and at rates desired by him or demanded by his process requirements, he started designing pumps to suit many applications and designing systems and processes using the available pump designs. Pump manufacturers always rose to the challenges posed by designers of different systems and encouraged pump designers to meet those challenges, by supporting their experimental and analytical research work.

Pumps in day to day life Today a variety of pump designs made eminently suitable for specific applications are available. Pumps in lift irrigation schemes, Pumps in drinking water treatment and distribution schemes, Pumps in Sewage collection, treatment and disposal schemes, Pumps in stationary and mobile fire protection systems, Pumps in domestic water supply schemes, Pumps in HVAC systems,

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Pumps in Steel, Textile, Mining industries, Pumps in Thermal and Nuclear Power plants, Pumps in Refineries petrochemical and Fertilizer industries, Pumps in storm water drainage systems and a variety of many other types of pumps in critical applications actually have become a part and parcel of our day to day life. They enrich our lives. We are so much used to enjoying the services from them that, we tend to take the un interrupted services available from them as granted. We notice them only when they are not working. They are conspicuous by the absence of service provided by them.

Efforts of Pump Industry Pump makers ably supported by pump designers are putting in constant efforts to come out with pump models with better efficiencies for energy conservation, improved suction lift capabilities without sacrifice in efficiencies to reduce Civil construction costs in pumping schemes, higher speeds keeping wear and tear and maintenance expenses to minimum levels to reduce overall sizes of equipments and their foot print, with less noise emission to reduce adverse impact on environment, with less, with improved design features and manufacturing processes to exhibit performance with minimum

vibrations and with less materials to reduce impact on scarcely available natural resources from mother earth.

Efforts in other disciplines Concurrent developments in materials of construction like various light weight composite bearing and wear ring materials with ability to run dry for some time without lubrication, various corrosion resistant, abrasion resistant alloys, and low friction coatings, Corrosion and abrasion resistant coatings, rubber and plastics with improved engineering properties to replace many conventionally designed and manufactured metallic parts in pumps, coatings of lagging material to reduce noise emission, noise abatement enclosures helped the pump designers/makers to meet various challenges posed by the system designers in their endeavour to optimize the system designs further and further.

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Continued from page no.90 as a pre requirement for feeding in to analysis softwares. Many a time Rapid prototyping process is used for producing components for better its understanding and visualisation. Softwares for Design Office automation are routinely used to speed up design and drawing processes. Designers are making use of all these modern technologies to improve the designs in terms of performance as well as for achieving drastically reduced times in concept to market. ● Extensive use of Computational Fluid Dynamic softwares for visualization of single phase as well as multi phase flows through rotating impellers, stationary casings and diffuser paths, in open channels as in intake structures and pump sumps is helping designers to optimize the designs for higher and higher pump efficiencies and compact, cost effective sumps. Advanced softwares like Turbodesign work on analysing and reducing losses to improve efficiencies. Designers are also making use of FEA softwares to optimize shaft diameters, thicknesses of pressure bearing components, bearing spacing to keep natural frequencies and operating frequencies away from each other to avoid resonance and un acceptable vibrations, optimizing foundation bolt designs and wearing ring clearances, for pump operation in Seismic zones.

To improve reliability of operation Torsional Vibration Analysis of the entire pump motor drive train, Thermal analysis of some critical components, is also done by the designers. Simultaneously pump designers and makers developed facilities, capabilities in surge

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analysis and experimental sump flow studies in geometrically similar Froude scaler models. ● Advancements in Information Technology have taken place rapidly and pump designers have very quickly adapted them for improving the reliability of the product. Today remote sensing, logging and monitoring of bearing temperatures and bearing wear, vibration amplitude and frequencies, operating parameters like pressure, speed flow rate, power input to motor is possible through sensors fitted in the related components. Predictive maintenance programmes are based and designed on the data thus captured and processed.

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Technologies being used by manufacturers ● IT is extensively used in pump manufacturing areas by pump makers also. Solidification softwares are used for improving quality of castings by methods improvement.

CAD/CAM softwares are used for directly transferring component drawings to 3 axes or 5 axes CNC machines and using softwares like Delcam, the tool path design for the CNC machines is done. Many pump makers are using ERP and SAP for managing various aspects of manufacturing like procurement, inventory control, production planning and scheduling better and for managing many aspects like delivery performance, debtors and creditors position in number of days, customer complaint management of Customer Relationship Management. Manufacturers are adapting to techniques like global outsourcing, forging of mutually beneficial relationships with a battery of loyal vendors for procure-

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ment of specific components and specific manufacturing processes, to keep the pump costs down and keep the quality up always. With these efforts Pump makers are able to make available the affordable solutions to the customers., Parallel developments have taken place in bought out components required in designing and building pumps like rolling element bearings, pad type bearings, mechanical seals, spacer couplings Developments also took place equally rapidly in equipments other than pumps, related to pumping projects and systems, like various types of valves and their controls, motors, starters, soft starters, VFDs, engines, gear boxes, hydraulic couplings, belts, cardon shafts, travelling water screens, Galvanic Corrosion protection systems etc. Pump designers and makers adapted to these developments immediately to offer added value to system designers for their money.

Most of the Indian Pump makers have enhanced their performance testing facilities. So they are in a position to test large CW pumps required for a 800 MW capacity generating set. Speciality tests like “Visual Cavitation Studies”, “Inception of internal recirculation” are also offered by some of them.

Many manufacturers have developed relationship foundries, fabrication shops, heat treatment shops, to meet requirements of special Class A radiographic quality and ultrasonically tested stainless steel castings, fabricated components and forgings of large tonnage.

To meet the large requirement of nuclear pumps in future a few of the visionary pump manufacturers have already qualified themselves with “N Stamp” and “u Stamp” certification.

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● In global market the pumps from India have earned a name for themselves, due to quality and the value they offer to customer for their money.. Pumps from India are regularly exported to more than 100 countries in the world.

Global Pump market Scenario ● Global demand for complete pumps is around $ 45 billion in 2012 at current prices and 2010 exchange rates and is expected to rise at 7% per annum to a total of $ 75.4 billion by 2017 The split of present demand is $ 11.5 billion in Europe, $ 4.9 billion in Africa and Middle East, $17.3 billion in Asia and $ 8.3 billion in America.

Fastest market growth at 8.1% per annum will take place in Africa and Middle East, compared to 5.1% in America and 4.5% in Europe and 6.2% in Asia. ● There will be strong demand for pumps from developing countries like China and India, due to industrialization and investment in water and power segments.

Middle East Asian countries may see growth in oil and gas market as a result of strong drilling activity. In the United States, the boom in hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas market will lead to increase in pump demand.

The demand for process pumps in manufacturing industries may witness strong demand because of investments and growing production in many process industries. ● The pump demand in water based infrastructure will result in increased demand in water and waste water/ sanitation in developing countries. The developed nations propose to repair and upgrade their old water infrastructure. This will lead to

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good replacement demand for pumps in developed countries

Indian Pump market Scenario ● While referring to pump manufacturing scene in India, it must always be remembered that it gets divided in two, namely manufacturers in un organised sector and manufacturers in organised sector.

Generally authentic information on un organised sector is not available. ● Today Indian pump manufacturers in organised sector are in a position to offer cost effective solutions to customers in almost all sectors. From a simple 0.5 HP rating domestic water pump to a 13MW capacity Concrete Volute/ Metallic Volute pump in an Irrigation cum drinking water scheme; from a pair of small capacity canned motor pumps in absorption chiller system to handle chilled water and lithium bromide to a 200kw rating heavily engineered canned motor pump for moderator circulation duties in a Pressurised Heavy Water Nuclear Reactor or to a pair of seismically qualified Primary Sodium pumps to handle liquid sodium at 500 deg C in a 500 MW Fast Breeder Reactor, occasionally in inclined position; from FM/UL approved engine driven pumps in a stationary fire protection system complete with sprinkler system and smoke detectors to a remotely monitored and operated fire protection pump on an Oil Drilling Rig platform, in exotic materials of construction and specialities’ like Pyroban System to keep the skin temperature of the engine below 200 deg C in the hostile atmosphere and emergency sour gas starting systemis made indigenously by pump manufacturers in our country. No

where the Indian Pump Manufacturers are falling short of the demands made on them by the user industries. They are rising to the occasion. ● Indian Pump Industry is growing.

It has been estimated to be at INR 7500 Crores last year ie in 201213. This is expected to be growing at the rate of 6.5% per annum to reach INR 14000 Crores by 201718. The market is driven by major segments like Water, Irrigation, Oil and Gas, Power and Industry.

Occasionally, influenced by the policies and decisions taken for the infrastructure projects, the demand in the segments mentioned can vary to some extent. Although the figures in the individual segments may move a bit here and there but the total demand will stay very near to the estimated figure, Insufficient rains, falling water tables have led to the demand of agricultural pumps with improved efficiency and suction lift performance. The rising cost of fossil fuel and hence electricity generated through Thermal Power stations will positively influence the demand for pumps driven by renewable energy sources. It is estimated that approximately 30% of total electricity generated is consumed by pumps. So energy audits, adapting the pumps bought to the system on hand for optimized energy consumption and demand for energy efficient pumps will be the order of the day.

An observation – Lack of encouragement to innovation in customer specifications ● The growth mentioned is coming from more of the same. If customer specifications in almost

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all pumping scheme jobs are studied, one notices that there is hardly any scope for offering innovative solutions. As far as general technical specifications coming from most of the clients and their consultants are concerned they appear to be the copy paste versions of ancient successful specifications. A few examples can be reviewed to stress the point. ● It starts right from number of pumps. Even if some manufacturer is in a position to offer less number of large concrete volute or metallic volute pumps to do a certain job, by the dint of the efforts he has put in research to develop these designs and for the money he has put in for creating suitable facilities he does not get encouragement for offering the lowest life cycle cost and offering the smallest foot print. By asking him to quote number of CVPs or MVPs the same as the number of VT or HSC pumps in the specifications, on one side there is no encouragement for coming out with better designs and innovative lowest life cycle cost solution and on the other side customer is encouraging wasteful use of scarce natural resources. ● The specs on bearing span for line/transmission shafts and corresponding coloumn pipe lengths in a vertical pump are also equally discouraging for innovative solution. Basically it is a matter of design parameters chosen and calculations done for them which decides, the bearing span, the bearing engagement length and length of each coloumn pipe and shaft diameter to keep the rotational frequency and natural frequency of the pump away from each other. By specifying a very

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short bearing span like 1.25 m or 2.5 m and a coloumn pipe length of 2.5 m, on one side there is no encouragement for coming out with better designs and innovative lowest life cycle cost solution and on the other side customer is encouraging wasteful use of scarce natural resources. ● The restriction on the single piece length of 2.5 m of the outer coloumn pipe in a Bowl pull out vertical pump is really discouraging. Once put in its proper place this outer coloumn is not at all touched or dismantled throughout the life of the bowl pull out pump, which is like 30 to 40 years. It is not required to be made in pieces with flanged and bolted joints. By specifying a very short outer coloumn pipe length of 2.5 m, in a bowl pull out pump on one side there is no encouragement for coming out with better designs and innovative lowest life cycle cost solution and on the other side customer is encouraging prodigal use of scarce natural resources. ● Keeping a difference of plus/ minus 30% in rotational speed and natural frequency is one more such discouraging specification.

It was all right when calculations were done by hand 40 years back.

Now when calculations are done using FEA softwares and where in there is much less uncertainty about the parameters coming in to play this specification needs modification. By specifying a very conservative figure of 30%, on one side there is no encouragement for coming out with better designs and innovative lowest life cycle cost solution and on the other side customer is encouraging prodigal use of scarce natural resources. ● Customer or his consultant specifies the sump dimensions like

chamber width, Back wall clearance, bottom clearance, minimum submergence for vortex free and cavitation free performance, bottom angle etc. based on recommendations from standard design book and leave no scope for offering smaller dimensions, lesser submergence and hence lesser excavation costs, based on analytical and experimental research work carried out by him in the past. By freezing the sump dimensions and submergence in a conservative way, on one side there is no encouragement for research work and coming out with better designs and innovative lowest life cycle cost solution and on the other side customer is encouraging wasteful use of scarce natural resources and encouraging larger foot prints. ● These are some of the glaring examples of specifications encouraging wasteful use of resources.

If all such examples are to be presented it will become subject matter of a separate article.

Conclusion All above can be avoided and pump makers and designers who invest time and money in research work to come out with high performance designs and building world class manufacturing facilities to bring value added products to customers/system designers at affordable prices can be encouraged if there is a better co ordination amongst customers, their consultants/system designers and pump makers and pump designers.

It will also help all of them to conserve the scarce natural resources in a sustainable way and help them in fulfilling their corporate social obligations to use natural resources in a more responsible manner.

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Robust RFID data carrier with extra-large memory

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alluff has presented a new generation of data carriers, up to eight times faster than the standard, with extra-large memory of up to 128 kBytes at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair. These drives work up to eight times as fast as the standard ISO 15693, making them the ideal choice for track-and-trace applications with high data volumes such as those used in assembly lines in the automotive industry.

Built with FRAM technology, the data carriers are maintenancefree, require no external energy supply and have virtually unlimited read/write cycles. Thanks to their high degree of protection (up to IP 68), they offer especially trouble-free communication with a high level of data security, even in difficult environments.

for users. The controller in the metal casing with IP 67 protection fulfills all requirements for industry-oriented design and comes equipped with USB as a service interface to PCs. Balluff offers the device with a choice of Profibus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP or CC-Link interface.

Especially positive for users: up to four HF read/write heads (13.56 MHz) in accordance with ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 or LF read/write heads (125 kHz) can be connected in the front with plug-in connectors and are then automatically recognized.

In addition, the RFID controller is the only device on the market to offer an IO-Link master port for direct connection of IO-Link-compatible sensors or actuators.

Powerful RFID controller BIS-V Once the user has decided on a RFID controller from Balluff, the powerful Balluff signal processor BIS V is an ideal choice. It not only supports all the features found on new data carriers, but also significantly simplifies hardware and installation

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More manufacturers with 350,000

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he EPLAN Data Portal now provides over 350,000 component data from 56 manufacturers. New additions include General Electric (GE) in the field of high-voltage current switchgear, Numatics with fluid power components, Murrelektronik, for example with field distributors, Omron, and cable manufacturers Schweiger, Sigmatec, Stego and TKD Kabel. Efficient design starts with the smallest unit – with a standardised component that is added to the respective design project via EPLAN Data Portal. With this, users work more rapidly, more efficiently and with data approved by the manufacturer. 48 manufacturers were already represented in the portal – now a further eight manufacturers have been integrated and product catalogues have been updated.

The first example is GE: The manufacturer has saved 700 new part records in the field of high-voltage switchgear with corresponding illustrations. Macros of

Expanded and updated equipment data in the EPLAN Data Portal accelerates project planning. the switchgear simplify the electrical design with EPLAN. The automation manufacturer Murrelektronik is also new to the portal. Field distributors, cables, protective devices, voltage sources and PLC components have now been integrated into the portal.

Users profit from over 270 records with images including 2D and 3D macros. Another new member in the portal is the American company Numatics, a leading component manufacturer in the field of fluid power engineering. Over 100,000 records of fluid valves can now be added to the design rapidly. A.

Numerous companies such as e.g. GE, Murrelektronik, Sigmatek and Omron have made component data available in the EPLAN Data Portal. In total, 56 manufacturers are now represented in the portal.

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data Schweiger GmbH is also currently offering over 130 data records and PDF documents with the new motor connection system EcoMolded.

Standard types of the overmoulded plug connections for Siemens, Fanuc, SEW, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff, B&R, Elau and other applications are available as catalogue products.

Other new arrivals in the portal are Sigmatek with PLC components, Omron, Stego and TKD Kabel.

Product catalogues updated Manufacturers that are already represented in the portal such as Phoenix Contact have extended their product portfolio. Over 20,000 new and revised data are currently available – around 12,400 of them macros, 600 of which are in 3D. B&R has added over 2,500 parts in the field of voltage sources, generators, PLC and plug connectors. Companies such as ABB, Weidmüller and Sick have included additional parts and Festo has also increased its range in the EPLAN Data Portal.

With currently 34,000 records – of which about 20,000 are functional macros and almost 9,000 are 2D graphic macros – the company from Esslingen covers a wide spectrum of fluid power and electrical engineering parts and also components for mechanical and process engineering. By integrating all product areas of their portfolio, Festo takes on a pioneering role here.

In brief: The EPLAN Data Portal is a central platform on which more and more manufacturers, and a growing number of EPLAN users (currently 7,000 users), are relying on. Both sides profit from well-prepared data.

The EPLAN Data Portal hence combines two worlds – that of the component manufacturer and that of the joint users.

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Slimline : New AKD-N distributed servo drives Kollmorgen: single-cable connection technology further developed – resulting in 80% less cable required

A Legend: Out of the cabinet and hygienically packaged directly on the machine: The new distributed AKD-N servo drives significantly reduce cabinet volumes and cabling effort.

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KD-N is the new distributed servo drive generation from Kollmorgen. The drive system comprises robust IP67-rated controllers, which are positioned in close proximity to the motor and supplied by a central power module located in the switchgear cabinet. The 11 mm diameter hybrid cable perfectly delivers the power as well as the fieldbus communication to the AKD-N. The controllers can therefore be operated directly in series via DC bus connection without an additional supply, covering power ratings of up to 4 kW. Safe Torque Off is integrated into the range as standard and can be deactivated on an individual or collective basis.

Typical fields of application of the new devices include packaging machines and production systems in the food and beverage industry.

Out of the cabinet and hygienically packaged directly on the machine, the distributed AKD-N servo drives significantly reduce cabinet volumes and cabling effort - depending on the application in question, savings of over 80% can be achieved.

In this case, Kollmorgen has opted against hybrid motor controller units. The improved thermal properties of the controllers positioned in parallel but spatially separate prevent derating and, in comparison to directly combined solutions, offer 100% power. Furthermore, integrated combinations are predominantly focused on the motor type, which actually restricts the optimum design of an application, especially as these units are less flexible in terms of installation due to their design features. As the AKD-N is able to connect to rotary servomotors as well as direct drive linear and rotary types, there is maximum scope for design

where performance and power are concerned. Indeed, the distributed servo technology can be combined with the centralized format just as easily.

Background: When it comes to distributed use, the only differences to be seen on the well-established AKD devices are on the outside. As such, there are no real surprises in terms of their function, programming and integration into the engineering system. Rather, Kollmorgen has fully converted the IP20 switchgear cabinet series into to a system offering a high protection class – combined with intelligent AKD PDMM servo drives, as well as integrating drive-based PLC and motion control. Single cable technology is also available between the servo controller and the motor.

The advantages: reduced cabling, a high degree of flexibility through use of single standard cable for power and control across all feedback devices for overall decreased hardware costs as well as improved cleaning options for machines.

About Kollmorgen Kollmorgen is a leading provider of integrated automation and drive systems with their corresponding components for machine engineers all over the world. With over 70 years of experience in motion-control design and application and established know-how in structuring standard and customized solutions, Kollmorgen again and again supplies solutions that stand out as regards performance, quality, reliability and simple operation. Through these, customers can achieve an unquestionable market advantage.

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e’re living in a fast paced life with automatic cars, smart phones and technology trends that make life much easier.

The 21st century has been focused on technology being developed for electronics. Broadband Internet access has become a commonplace in developed countries, as many people have switched from traditional mobile phones to smart phones.

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A mobile phone plays a diverse role today and is used not just to answer calls like it was a decade ago. There are apps for tablets, PCs and mobile phones to monitor and control devices commonly found in most people’s homes. If you are tired of worrying that the lights were left switched on in vacant spaces, you should be made aware that apps are increasingly helping people monitor and control objects remotely on their mobile devices.

In other words, home automation is anything that gives you remote or automatic control of devices in & around your home. The systems that you can control include: Lighting, Heating and Cooling, Security, Entertainment (home audio and video), Communications (telephones and intercoms, internet), Irrigation, Window shades, Door locks etc. The concept of home automation is to connect all of these systems and devices to a central controller so that they can be controlled from anywhere and react to one another. For example, as you arrive home, your home-automation system can automatically turn off the sprinklers, open the garage door, unlock the front door and disable the alarm, light up the downstairs, and turn on the TV. Or if you power on the DVD player, it might automatically dim the lights, draw the shades, and direct all calls to voicemail.

This central controller can be accessed and controlled through interfaces like keypads, wired or wireless touch-screens (with/without video), universal remotes, mobile devices such as a smart phone or any PC - at home, in the office, or on the road. The central controller has various peripheral devices connected

to it so that it can receive and send signals to them for appropriate controls. These peripheral devices can be Light switches and dimmers, Wireless security transmitters, Door contactors, Occupancy sensors, Fire/smoke detectors, Sprinklers, Sirens, Audio controllers, Speakers, Thermostats, Televisions, CCTV and Air-conditioners etc.

Home automation control has been made convenient by the release of apps for iPhone, iPad and Android-based devices which allow centralized and remote control of your home environment and electrical appliances. Such can be experienced with HomesWorks QS total home system by Lutron, a big wig in the space of total light management solutions. Home Works QS offers total control of lights, shades, temperature and AV systems from wall-mounted or tabletop keypads, as well as your mobile devices like iPhone or iPad. You can customize some “scenes” and recall them to adjust your lights, shades and temperature simultaneously. Integrating HomeWorks QS with your AV system means that a one button press will dim lights, lower shades and the projector, and start the movie.

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Continued from page no.102 time of the day, even while you are on your way home. Also connecting your security system with HomeWorks® QS system, has an added advantage of safety, self-protection and visible alert. Hence, you’re also investing in a system which can pay for itself over the life of your home.

Imagine if someone breaks into your home and triggers the security system, your interior lights will all turn on, your exterior lights will flash, your shades will raise and lower, and all your keypads will lock so that your interior lights will stay on even if the intruder presses the off button. The system’s time clock and your security system can work simultaneously to imitate your usual patterns so that your home looks occupied when you are not there! The time clock can automatically turn your lights on and off or raise and lower your shades based on your normal routine. Smart homes are sustainable and homes for the future.

Wireless occupancy sensors by Lutron is an innovative and appealing device which helps to optimize energy savings and it is easy to install. This wireless sensor is battery operated with a 10 year battery life.

It can communicate wirelessly via

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radio frequency with a compatible switch.

Just replace your light switch with this new technology and you can enjoy the full benefits of occupancy sensing. You won’t have to worry about switching your lights on/off anymore.

The occupancy sensor and switch will automatically do the job for you every time you enter or exit a space, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Efficient energy usage depends on how effectively you can control your electric powered lights as well as natural daylight which can be controlled by a wireless daylight sensor like the Radio Powr Savr by Lutron. This sensor can detect the amount of incoming daylight into your home and adjust your electric light accordingly to maintain a constant light level while saving energy. Since these sensors are all wireless, they can be installed in minutes without the need for any new wiring. Mr Prabhjyot Singh, Residential Sales – Manager, Lutron GL Sales and Services Pvt Ltd said, “Energy savings is the primary objective of all our products. Today, we have solutions available for as small as one room which can be scaled up to an entire floor or even a building. Usage and required functions vary from person to person and project to project across residential, commercial or public projects which we have been actively involved in. Lighting control is surely one way to save the environment and reduce your carbon footprint which makes you a responsible global citizen”The global economic recession and a fall in the real estate market has had

a negative impact on the home automation sector.

However, the market is picking up, mainly because of the emergence of costeffective home automation services. Mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and PCs now play a key role in home automation systems by offering a common and user-friendly interface, which has helped popularize them to a wider customer base. The convergence of these technologies has made installation and adoption of home automation systems simpler and more cost effective. Home automation before was a luxury for a few but now it’s totally accessible via a smart phone in your hand.

About Lutron Headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, Lutron is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of lighting controls and architectural lighting control systems for residential, commercial and institutional applications. The company that invented solid-state dimming, Lutron is the most recognised and requested brand in the industry and sells and services products in more than 100 countries around the world. It offers more than 17,000 products from single-room dimmers to comprehensive architectural systems that operate lighting throughout an entire building and can control virtually any lamp source. Lutron has offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore, Tokyo, Barcelona, Berlin, London, Madrid, Mexico, Paris and Sao Paulo.

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40% more space in your switch cabinet; Remote I/O modules impress with their unique compact design Pepperl+Fuchs completes its wide range of I/O modules with the half-size, eight-channel digital input modules and offers the most compact remote I/O solution for process automation. The slim modules save valuable space in switch cabinets, thereby reduce the cost per channel.

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epperl+Fuchs complements its product range of extra slim modules with the newly developed eight-channel digital input modules.

Pepperl+Fuchs has essentially made these new modules possible by creating a new electrical design. The new housings of the digital highdensity input modules are half as wide as those of the previous version, but this is partly due to the compact plug construction. The two plug-in connectors found on the front of the housing each have eight contacts.

In addition, the redesigned housing features status LEDs for each of the eight available channels, enabling quick diagnostics and accelerating both commissioning and maintenance.

The new modules require around 40% less installation space in a complete remote I/O system including com unit coupler and power supply, depending on the signal

mix. This reduced installation space increases flexibility when planning automation solutions using Pepperl+Fuchs remote I/O systems.

The innovative, slim modules can be installed in spaces where larger switch cabinets cannot fit. The highdensity modules are half the size and their slim profile creates space for more modules. The analog counterparts were introduced some time ago and are the result of innovative electrical design. At just 16 millimeters wide, the high-density modules fit in existing backplanes and are easy to configure.

About Pepperl+Fuchs 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.

One Company – Two Divisions Pepperl+Fuchs – Protecting Your Process The Process Automation Division is a market leader in intrinsically safe explosion protection. We offer comprehensive, applicationoriented system solutions, including customer-specific control cabinet solutions for the process industry.

A large portfolio of components is available from our various product

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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 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 paper industry, 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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RUTRONIK presenting its portfolio of embedded computing Complete component portfolio offers maximum depth of integration for embedded systems

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utronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is presenting its portfolio of embedded computing boards, displays, memory components, auto ID, wireless modules and intelligent sensors with maximum depth of integration for the embedded systems of the future (stands 1-310 und 1-249). For this reason, Rutronik is today responding to the requirements for the future project Industrie 4.0 and the integrated approach for all networked applications.

At its trade fairs stands, Rutronik is exhibiting the technological foundation for the Internet of Things and Services in all functional and practical details. These include a comprehensive portfolio of RISC-based board solutions with module solutions as well as singleboard computers from various manufacturers.

Highlights of the x86 segment are the industrial AMD embedded G-series ‘eKabini’, Intel’s new Atom platform ‘Bay Trail’ and the 4th generation Intel Core i technology.

In the storage area, Rutronik is exhibiting the new EM-MLC (Endurance Managed - Multi Level Cell) SD, microSD and SSD Flash memory cards, some with Lifetime monitoring tools, as well as MLC SSDs for the expanded temperature range.

Rutronik is introducing TFT displays with integrated projected-capacitive and resistive touchscreen technology as well as without touchscreens in sizes up to 19” from its new franchise partner DLC Display. It will also exhibit TFT displays with integrated projected-capacitive touch from NLT Technologies. In the Wireless segment, and as the sole distribution partner in Europe, Rutronik is displaying the complete certified development tool RFduino with integrated antenna. It can be operated with Arduino firmware as well as with software from Nordic Semiconductor.

An interested developer has supplied the distributor with a few hundred discovery kits for the M24SR64 dual interface EEPROM from STMicroelectronics with short range RFID standard.

Experienced product and application engineers will be available to provide fair visitors with expert advice.

About Rutronik Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of Europe’s leading broadline distributors for semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components in addition to storage, displays & boards and wireless products. The company’s primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting sectors. In addition, Rutronik offers photovoltaic solutions and services as well as lighting solutions from its subsidiary company Rusol.

Competent technical support for product development and design-in, individual logistics and Supply Chain Management solutions as well as a wide range of services round off its customer and futureorientated range of goods and services. The company, established by Helmut Rudel in Ispringen/Germany in 1973, employs over 1,200 staff worldwide and achieved sales of over 1 billion US dollars in fiscal year 2012 in its group.

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Wanted: innovative applications with energy chain systems The entry phase for the vector competition 2014 is open

Every two years, igus organises the vector award in recognition of advanced energy chain applications. In the picture: Harald Nehring, authorised representative for e-chain systems, igus GmbH. (Source: igus GmbH)

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ompanies can register for the vector award until 15 February 2014. This recognises applications that use energy supply systems. Whether

huge or tiny energy chains – anyone can apply online and present their designs to the judging panel with brief descriptions, photos and videos. The winners will receive prize money of up to 5,000 euros, with an official award ceremony held at the Hanover Trade Fair in April 2014.

Every two years, creative applications for energy supply solutions are recognised with the vector award. The latest official entry phase began at the Motek 2013. An expert judging panel comprising of representatives from the world of science and specialist associations evaluates the applications and selects the winners from among all the entrants. “The vector award is an extremely important part of our development work,” stated Harald Nehring, authorised representative for e-chain systems at igus GmbH. “We use it to support innovations and promote new potential uses for energy supply systems.” Anyone who dares to put energy chain systems to new uses is encouraged to enter the competition regardless of their sector.

Overview of previous entrants and winners

Winner of the golden vector award 2012: the KUKA Cobra.

An additional axis is mounted to the robot arm to load and unload presses. A new, special chain guide design from the igus E6 series is used to make the robot structure as compact as possible.

(Source: igus GmbH)

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This sludge treatment system at the Port of Antwerp uses the world’s largest plastic energy chain, the E4.350. The project won the silver vector award in 2012. (Source: igus GmbH) provides an overview of the many interesting and highly inventive entries that have been received since the competition was first launched in 2008. These range from exercise trainers in the field of physiotherapy to mobile launch pads for space rockets. The current entry period closes on 15th February 2014.

ABOUT IGUS: igus GmbH is a world’s leading

This twisterband can conduct a 1440 degree rotation. This application in the wood working sector won the bronze vector award in 2012. (Source: igus GmbH)

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manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is based in Cologne, represented in 33 countries and contracts 2,200 employees worldwide. In 2012 igus generated a turnover of 399 million Euro. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its industry to offer customers innovative and tailor-made products and solutions within the shortest time.

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iglidur on tour : Around the world with polymer plain bearings from igus Within the scope of the 30 year iglidur anniversary, the tribo polymer specialist from Cologne sends a mini car on tour

O On the occasion of the 30-year anniversary of iglidur, igus fills a small car with igus components and sends the car on a world tour.

The start will be on this years K in Düsseldorf. (Source: igus GmbH)

n the plastics fair K, the first polymer plain bearing from igus, under the name of “iglidur”, was presented to the public 30 years ago.

Today, dry running iglidur plain bearings are worldwide moving millions of applications. With “iglidur on tour”, igus celebrates the anniversary at this year’s K: A small car with plastic chassis will be equipped with iglidur components and sent on a journey through the world. With this action, igus not only demonstrates worldwide and manifold application of its polymer bearings, but also the efficiency of iglidur.

The history of iglidur plain bearings describes 30 years of plastic technology – from the simple plastic bushing to the high-tech machine element. The efficiency of iglidur polymer bearings, is best demonstrated in action as for example in the numerous applications within the frame of the manus award. Every second iglidur plain bearing from igus is thereby used in cars.

iglidur – a material that moves

With “iglidur on tour”, tribo polymer specialist igus celebrates the presentation of the first iglidur plain bearing material produced 30 years ago. By now, 40 materials for adverse field application are available. (Source: igus GmbH)

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On the occasion of the 30-year anniversary of iglidur, igus fills a small car with igus components and sends the car on a world tour.

The start will be on this years K in Düsseldorf. In the coming weeks, the plain bearings in the car will be replaced with iglidur plastic plain bearings. The car then goes on a great trip, drives from country to country, it will be shipped over the oceans and flown over continents, before it

reaches its goal in autumn 2014. It stops along the way – at subsidiaries, partners, manus award winners and customers. The iglidur car connects igus worldwide.

High performance polymers for automotive applications Due to the specific features, the use of lubrication-free plain bearings is optimal for automotive applications like no other material: iglidur plain bearings are particularly wearresistant due to the tribologically optimized plastic compound and with stand high stresses. Such features support long service life of the vehicle components. The automotive branch has realised the igus motto “plastics for longer life” at an early stage. Last year alone 200 million plain bearings from igus were installed in cars.

Specific features such as media resistance, pressure resistance and attenuation make iglidur plain bearings especially suitable for the use in chassis, engine compartment and gearbox. For door hinges and in kinematics, iglidur is also most suitable because of being corrosion-free, self-lubricating and silent. Due to its low weight, plastic bearings contribute to lightweight construction. This reduces fuel consumption and protects the environment. Apart from that, they are cost-effective and offer economic solutions for mass production series.

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Amada redefines precision engineering, creates new-age eco-friendly solutions

By A Ram Babu

Amada Innovation Center Located at the Green Foot Hills of Fuji Mountain

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he global laser market is getting hotter and hotter poised for a rapid growth, opening up new applications across many industrial manufacturing areas. The escalating demand for the newly developed fiber laser processing is because of the incredible flexibility offered by the innovative technology and increasing emphasis on green technologies in all manufacturing sectors.

The global market for lasers is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5 per cent and reach $12.5 billion by 2016.

American region’s contribution is estimated at 27.5 per cent by 2016 and expected to reach $3.4 billion by 2016. The Asia-Pacific region’s contribution is estimated at 44.1 per cent by 2016 and likely to reach $5.5 billion in 2016.

Eco-friendly Technologies Globally, over the last few decades there has been a heightened awareness about environmental

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issues and eco-friendly products.

Especially in Japan, the environmental awareness is so strong that many companies consciously opt for policies aiming to promote it as part of their development goals.

One of the companies in Japan that can legitimately take pride of place for developing innovative environmental technologies is Amada Co. Ltd, world’s leading machines manufacturer for the metal working industry. It was quick to engage in environmental activities among businesses in the machinery industry. The company’s slogan is “Linkage through Eco-conscious Manufacturing” and it supports its customers in creating eco-friendly products across different industries.

Japanese companies’ perception of developing cutting edge environmental technologies as business opportunities became evident when I visited the land of the rising sun on an invitation extended by Amada to its headquarters located at Isehara city in Kanagawa prefecture in Ja-

pan. The company has a full lineup of environmentally sustainable fiber laser machines and high-throughput combination machines with processes integration. It is interesting to know about its commitment to manufacture machines that are friendly to the environment through reduced energy. All its business operations aim for sustainable development and achieve optimal compatibility with environmental preservation.

Japanese companies are redefining precision and fiber laser products are taking Amada to the forefront of precision engineering.

The company is creating smart, ecofriendly and multi-tasking products with superior intelligence.

The Amada representatives said at their headquarters in Iseharacity that the high-tech fiber laser can cut mild steel up to 25.4 mm thickness with fastness, accuracy and smoothness. It is virtually maintenance-free, more energy-efficient than carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers and compact in size. The global manufacturing sectors are deriving technical and economic advantages by preferring fiber lasers to conventional CO2 lasers.

This shift in focus helps them ensure fast-paced manufacturing environment. In the last few years fiber laser processing was estimated to have grown by 65 per cent. Amada started supplying 4 kW fiber laser machines to the domestic market in 2011, soon followed by global introduction. Personally, at the end of it all the Amada experience proved to be a lesson in corporate discipline and a commitment to excellence. Indian compaContinue on page no.118

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Continued from page no.116 nies can gain a lot by emulating the company’s example.

History Amada has come a long way since its founder Mr. Isamu Amada started business in 1946 with band-saw machines and its blades for cutting metal. He was the first Japanese entrepreneur to develop machinery to the domestic manufacturing industry after the Second World War, when the country was preparing itself for modern world. The band-saws made by it became popular among the domestic manufacturers as they were as efficient as, but less expensive than machines imported those days.

Its product range covers the laser machines, numerical control turret punch presses, (NCT) punch and laser combined processing machines, press brakes, bending robots, shearing, plate processing system lines, factory automation and software. The metal machine tool segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of machines for cutting and shaping metal blocks, used to process precision components, tools and dies. The major products of this segment include sawing machines, shaped steel cutting machines, drilling machines, cutting blades, lathes and grinding machines. In the last 68 years Amada has grown into a global engineering company that develops, manufactures, sells and services products and systems for sheet metal processing, metal cutting, pressing and machine tooling.

Most industries including aerospace, automobile, pharmaceutical, medical, electronics and agricultural machinery, telecommunications and construction industries depend on some form of precision sheet metal fabrication. Since its inception Amada’s corporate philosophy has

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been to earn the trust of customers and grow together with them and contribute to the wellbeing of future generations. Today the 190 billion yen a year (US$1.9 billion) engineering company is a global entity offering total solutions of processing machineries in four categories: sheet metal, stamping press, cutting and structural steel and machine tools.

It now has a highly evolved manufacturing environment. This leading supplier of metal working machinery is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It has 90 subsidiaries (23 in Japan and 67 overseas) and 7,678 employees (consolidated) and 2,390 (non-consolidated) as of March 31, 2013.

industry and academic institutions.

One such project was to develop intelligent sheet metal working software in its Indian software development subsidiary, jointly with IIT Madras as Innovative R&D partner.

Today at least 80 per cent of Amada’s software requirements are developed in India.

In 2000, Amada India was established to consolidate its presence in the country. Today 140 engineers form part of Indian operations of the company to serve its growing customer-base. AMADA started a Technical Center at Bangalore in 2011.

The Center is scheduled to be relocated to a new facility in Bangalore Aerospace Park in October 2014.

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As far back as early nineties Amada adopted a farsighted approach towards India: the company saw high growth prospects for the country from the achievements in the IT industry that happened during 199295. AMADA established Amada Soft India in Chennai in 1996 employing its core people graduated from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Since then the company has actively pursued joint initiatives between

Over the years the company has acquired high levels of competence and know-how in different kinds of sheet metal processing. Today it has shaped itself as a comprehensive manufacturer of metal working machinery for customers round the globe. It has nurtured an ethical business culture that is responsive to customers’ unique requirements.

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Amada Isehara Solution Center SFERA, the Symbol of Eco-Conscious Manufacturing

Continued from page no.118 It makes continual assessment of customers’ needs and provides them not just products but innovative sheet metal solutions.

If sheet metal industry in the world benefits from Amada’s fiber laser machines it is simply a reflection of the company’s ethos, its sense of involvement, planning and conduct of corporate affairs.

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the global laser market and enhancing its brand equity, Amada formally entered into a collaborative relationship with Miyachi Corporation, a manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems.

The company formalized its strategic global alliance with the takeover of Miyachi on March 21, 2013. With Miyachi now as its consolidated subsidiary, Amada is all set to usher in an exciting era of expansion of its existing technology into new areas.

The synergy to be achieved from the combined companies is expected to enable Amada expand the welding technology to newer metal processing applications.

Amada School Keeping in mind the importance of equipping technical staff with welldeveloped skills to evolve as an innovation-driven company, Amada established a school in 1974. The training courses offered were: machine operation, software and machine education, drawing management courses and other skillsets.

Strategic Global Alliance and Global Presence Enhancement Three years ago Amada entered into collaboration with NASDAQ-listed US-based JDSU and within less than a year it had jointly developed a fiber laser oscillator. Since then it has made rapid strides in the field.

In July 2010 AMADA developed a new high-power 4 kW fiber laser that has been integrated into the new sheet metal cutting system.

This is the fastest linear cutting system available worldwide. This can cut copper, brass, titanium and non-metals that cannot be cut with CO2 lasers. This year with a view to becoming a predominant player in

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This naturally led to the establishment of Amada School of Vocational Training Corporation in 1978, which was the first accredited training facility in Japan to specialize in networking machinery. The students who passed out from Amada School are now working as leading production engineers in Japan, USA, China and many other countries including in Europe.

Skills development Amada perceives the role of its engineers to be accomplished “integrators.” Such a role has been identified for the new generation of engineers in a report, “Educating Engineers for the 21st Century,” released by the London-based Royal Academy of Engineering.

Skills development has always been a top priority of Amada to improve standards consistently. The Manufacturing Innovation Center launched at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jabalpur (IITDM-J) in December last year stands as a testimony to the company’s commitment to impart knowledge to engineers of the future. The IITDM-J named the Center after the company Continue on page no.122

Basic Machine Operation Training Amada School Vocational Training

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Continued from page no.120 at a ceremony organized to mark the donation of Amada machines in 2012. Looking at the skills development for metal working machinery users in India, Amada is establishing Amada School (along the same lines as Amada schools in Japan) in their new Technical Center coming up in Bangalore, to educate and train technicians or machine operators and engineers of processing centers, lines and factories of various levels and familiarize with Japanese manufacturing ethos.

The Precision Sheet Metal Technology Fair Started in 1988, the Precision Sheet Metal Product Technology Fair, hosted by Amada School, promotes the exchange of sheet metal technology and skills. The fair showcases products using advanced processing technologies from all over the world at one place, and lets visitors observe, learn and evaluate the products and the processing technologies. The fair has several sponsors including Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (newspaper), The Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity, the Japan Vocational

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Ability Development Association, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Kanagawa Prefecture and Amada. Entries are judged in six categories: sheet metal working parts, welding fabrication, machine assembling technology, formative arts fabrication, high-precision small parts and students’ participation.

Isehara Solution Center The Amada Solutions Center is the place where the company offers “proposals” to solve customers’ issues. This is a feature which combines sales and service, and provides customers an opportunity to view Amada’s proposals and appreciate potential benefits. The center has multiple functions: as an “exhibition” site to show customers various products, as a place of “process verification” through which the company proposes solutions to customers’ issues and, and as a place allowing the verification of those proposals.

The Verification Plaza of the solution center uses the latest solution pack to produce a finished piece based on customer drawings.

AIFG 2013 and an Amazing Multi-

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Tasking System An event called as AMADA INNOVATION FAIR 2013, AIFG 2013 was conducted in the Isehara Solution Center when I visited the headquarters. At the Solution Center I was greatly inspired by one of the innovative systems the company offered.

It was the amazing Virtual Prototype Simulation System (VPSS), a centralized digital manufacturing system.

This provides such complete control and power to production head that it enables him to check all aspects of manufacturing on a computer’s intuitive interface, before making a component.

All-in-One Wonder Machine, Sheet Center LASBEND-AJ This is the ultimate process integration solution offered by Amada after extensive research on the sheet metal business requirements .This was launched at EuroBLECH2012 last year and exhibited for the first time in Japan in the AIFG2013 event with further enhancements. Sheet Center alone can process four different operations: laser cutting, forming, tapping and bending. This is a synchronized fiber laser and automated bending technology meant for the most demanding requirements.

This energy-saving solution with high-speed cutting by fiber laser enables flexible and continuous unmanned operation, since it has a storage capacity up to 80 sheets and a tooling system that can hold up to 37 sets. The Sheet Center, LASBENDAJ, is effective, fast and safe for processing of small electronic components. All the parts needed for a product are processed from a single sheet. The machine containing 18 axes is designed for quick production of prototypes as well as for manufacContinue on page no.124

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Visitors watching “Sheet Center LASBEND - AJ”

World Fastest Linear Drive 4 KW Fiber Laser Solution FOLAJ

Ultra High Speed Flash cut in Linear Drive Amada Laser Series http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nbR_wafgwBE&sns=em

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ture of individual parts. It combines a vertically oriented 2kW fiber laser, a 10-axis rotary-bending unit and onboard four-station tapping setup, along with material-handling robots.

From the idea and the first drawing of a part, the time the machine takes to produce the part is just five to 10 minutes as against days and weeks spent in the past by manufacturers to show prototypes to customers. This solution meets the growing demand from sheet metal industry for shorter development cycle. It was very interesting to climb a couple of steps and stand on a raised platform to watch what was going on inside, namely, how the plain sheets are cut, bent and formed to the final product with accurate and outstanding quality in a fully safe and unmanned manner.

The benefits of this ultimate process integration solution (having small footprint) are: high productivity, increased cutting range, high precision operation, easy operation, low running costs and flexible automated cell. Sheet Center LASBENDAJ had won a prestigious award at EuroBLECH2012.

FOL3015AJ Among the Amada-engineered machines that can produce the highest quality parts at high speed is FOL3015AJ Fiber Laser. This represents the new era of laser cutting technologies. This greatly reduces operating costs and environmental waste. This innovative machine is the world’s first 4000 W production fiber laser specifically designed for cutting and it delivers the world’s fastest linear speed. With high-energy efficiency and long maintenance cycle, it gives excellent quality fiber cutting for thin to mid-thick materials. Amada engineers explained that sheet metal processing technologies involving profile cutting, bending and welding

are very crucial to process aluminum alloy metals used to produce components required for the manufacture of high-speed bullet trains. The entire coaches including the roof and floor portions are made of aluminum alloy metals. The rhythm and speed of The FOL 3015 AJ created a sense of excitement of riding a Bullet train at the speed of 400 km per an hour. I could visualize how high speed and utmost precision were going to be the need of future generations.

There was an interesting demo on fastest cutting feature of the machine called flash cut. The fiber laser’s flash cut with smooth and shining edges can effortlessly accomplish 276 holes in a matter of 34 seconds.

Fiber laser beam was flowing faster than the speed of light. I felt like I was in a futuristic world and was astonished to watch the magnificent machine’s flying head being controlled by rubbing a small panel like on a smart phone. The functioning of this “obliging” machine was so inspiring that it evoked the image of Aladdin and his wonderful lamp: Aladdin rubbing the amazing lamp to command the giant. The sleek external device seemed like Aladdin’s magic lamp prompting the giant to say: Your wish is my command.

FLCAJ’s fiber engine The FLCAJ series fiber engine consumes just a fraction of the energy required by a comparable CO2 laser.

The series makes laser processing more economical than ever before.

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AIFG 2013 - FLC AJ

Continued from page no.124 laser development in 2006. Some of the advantages of its fiber lasers are: system integration, 3-axis linear drive system, user-friendly graphical interface, speed and accuracy and energy-efficiency. There are no harmful emissions as the solid-state technology does not require gas to generate laser beam. In addition to the new Sheet Center LASBEND-AJ and the fiber laser machines, there were also on display a 6-axis bending robot EG-6013 AR servo machine,12

types of bending machines, three types of punching machines, as well as a new product that’s compatible with ID-tooling system. There were four new types of Punch/Laser combination machines, and YAG and fiber laser welding robots.

Another amazing thing I witnessed at AIFG2013 was the simultaneous functioning of 30 machines displaying as many as 13 excellent and innovative solutions. I saw how beautifully several machines in one innovation island were being man-

AIFG 2013 - EG Servo Bender Series HG Bender Series

AIFG 2013 - Fiber Weld Robot Series aged by one production management system and VPSS Software.

One single supervisor was operating the machines in such an efficient and synchronized manner as if he were smartly riding a chariot of several horses. I could imagine how a factory owner could magnificently manage his machines in centralized form like riding a Ratha (Chariot) to embark on an excellent journey on a profit-making path. The whole experience of seeing Amada’s stateof-the-art technology in action and knowing firsthand about the unique features of the Japanese management and strategy, particularly those of Amada’s, made an indelible impression on me.

Special Acknowledgment: The author extends special thanks to AMADA Head Quarters Media & CSR Department and Dr. P. Thanapandi, the Chairman, AMADA Soft India, for extending support and guidance for completing this article

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Large-Capacity Haas turning centers for energy work

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nergy exploration is big business – with big parts.

And today’s shops need large-capacity machines to handle the big jobs commonly found in both the oil & gas and alternative energy industries.

The Haas ST-45 and ST-45L from Haas Automation, Inc., are heavy-duty, large-capacity turning centers – designed from the ground up to be extremely rigid, highly accurate, and very thermally stable.

All castings are optimized using finite element analysis (FEA) to produce the most rigid designs, while improving chip and coolant flow, and simplifying maintenance and service.

The ST-45 provides a maximum cutting capacity of 25.5” x 44” (648 x 1118 mm), with maximum swings of 34.5” (876 mm) over the front apron and 25.5” (648mm) over the cross slide. The long-bed ST-45L offers the same 25.5” (648mm) cutting diameter and generous part swings, with a maximum turning length of 80” (2032mm) – nearly double that of the standard ST-45 – for turning and boring long shafts and tubing.

Both machines feature an A211 spindle nose with a 7.0” (178mm) bore, and provide a generous 6.5”

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(165mm) bar capacity with the optional 18” (457mm) chuck and hydraulic rotating union. The spindle turns to 1400 rpm, and is powered by a 40 hp (29.8Kw) vector dual-drive system that provides 1400 ft-lb (1898Nm) of torque. For heavy cutting operations, a 55 hp (41Kw) extra-performance spindle option is available that provides 2100 ft-lb (2847Nm) of torque. Both spindles feature on-the-fly wyedelta switching that yields a wide constant-horsepower band for constant surface feed cuts.

The ST-45 and ST-45L come equipped with a hydraulically clamped 12-station bolt-on style tool turret, with an option for a hybrid BOT/VDI turret. Other standard equipment includes rigid tapping, a 15” color LCD monitor, and built-in USB connectivity. Available highproductivity options include a belttype chip conveyor, a servo-driven tailstock (standard on the ST-45L), an automatic tool probe, live tooling with C axis, high-pressure coolant systems and much more.

To tackle the types of jobs common in oilfield work, the ST-45 and ST-45L are available with Haas Automation’s proprietary Intuitive Programming System, which includes built-in threading and rethreading cycles for both straight and tapered threads – something found on no other machine.

Built in the USA by Haas, the new ST-45 and ST-45L turning centers are backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets – the most extensive system of support and service in the industry.

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KENNAMETAL extrude Hone™ and Hydro® join to deliver improved pump performance to powergen customers

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ennametal Extrude Hone™ (Irwin, PA) and Hydro® (Chicago, IL) have entered into a strategic alliance to provide pump customers in the power generation industry with the optimal strengths that both companies provide into one, global service and support unit. The primary benefits for customers: improved efficiency, cost-saving pump performance, longer uptime between service interventions, and engineered upgrade solutions. The business arrangement represents an ideal fit between two companies with complementary specialties. Kennametal Extrude Hone provides precision surface solutions and products on hydraulic components, among others, and Hydro® is a global leader in pump maintenance and restoration services.

“Operators of power plant boiler feed pumps are often unaware that with improved pump performance, they could save hundreds of thousands of dollars per year,” states Urs Hirsiger, Managing Director of Kennametal Extrude Hone. “Hydro® drives pump improvements as its core

business mission, and Kennametal Extrude Hone provides a technology that is proven for turbine engines to improve air flow. The two companies working together will reach pump efficiencies never achieved before.

This will allow operators all over the world to benefit from this alliance.”

Kennametal Extrude Hone’s Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) process is often applied to key pump components, such as centrifugal impellers, resulting in a laminar flow and consequently, significantly improved performance. AFM is used to essentially “polish and shape” the inner pathways of narrowed fluid flow passages.

“The importance of providing our customers with ways to reduce their power loads and save on energy costs has become ever more paramount,” said Jay Shah, President of Hydro® “By tapping Kennametal Extrude Hone’s mediabased technologies developed in the recent years, customers can expect an estimated increase in pump efficiency an average of four percent, depending on the specific pump speed. That improvement alone

These two images depict Kennametal Extrude Hone’s Abrasive Flow Machining Process on a centrifugal pump impeller used in the power generation industry. Image on left: before AFM; right: after AFM.

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results in a significant energy cost savings.”

In addition to clogged fluid pathways, many other pump components can wear over time and contribute to vibration. Vibration negatively affects other components and the overall longevity and efficiency of pump operation, resulting in frequent repairs. Together, Kennametal Extrude Hone and Hydro® are offering restoration and maintenance packages to refurbish powergen pumps to a “similar as new or better” condition, and thereby extend the time between repairs.

According to Jeff Smith, President of Hydro Parts Solutions, Inc., extending renovation intervals on impeller pumps from every 8 months to 60 months is possible.

“After just 48 months, the savings on this aspect alone grow exponentially,” he said.

The two companies plan to apply their techniques and expertise to additional industry sectors beyond conventional power generation plants in 2014, including nuclear, petroleum, steel, pulp and paper, municipal, and general industrial pump applications.

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World’s Lowest Profile Active and Passive Antennas from Parsec Technologies Telit’s Jupiter SE880GPS receiver and Parsec Technologies’ PTA1.5M antenna use only 8% volume to outperform top 25x25x2 mm traditional patch antenna for ultra-compact GPS design

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elit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of highquality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services and Plano, Texas based Parsec Technologies, Incorporated, a global supplier of advanced amplifier technology communications products, solutions, and services, today announced that a combination of the companies’ technologies results in the world’s lowest profile companion solution for GPS receiver and antenna. For host devices able to accommodate higher volumetric symmetry, assembly of the components can be made to fit a 6x16x8mm volume. A flat component arrangement can yield an ultralow-profile volume of 6x16x2.4 mm.

Along with class leading miniaturization, the receiver outperforms top traditional designs handling with excellence, a loss of 10dB or greater in the GPS signal reaching, for example, the typical OBD port under a vehicle’s dashboard where many usage-based insurance (UBI) data-loggers are installed. The PTA1.5M active antenna delivers the ultra-sensitive Jupiter SE880 micro receiver over 15dB of additional

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gain in the operating frequency range. Both companies are making available complete application notes to simplify the engineering effort for system integrators.

The miniature 4.7x4.7mm LGA (Land Grid Array), SiRFstarIV™based Jupiter SE880 receiver module employs leading heterogeneous 3D integrated technology to achieve best-in-class performance in all dimensions critical for regular or size-constrained GPS applications.

Its state of the art RF front-end employs spatially calibrated waveguide-quality radio paths inside the three-dimensional space of its architecture drastically reducing parasitic impedances characteristic of traditional 2-D RF designs. Inside, a multi-filter system includes not only the traditional SAW filters typical in GPS receiver designs but also a 2.4 GHz notch-filter capable of nullifying the jamming effects of high-energy radio devices such as Wi-Fi hot-spots, Bluetooth systems, cordless phones, and others, which greatly affect a GPS receiver’s ability to resolve timid satellite signals in the hostile radio environment where they need to operate.

The PTA1.5M, with a gain of 15dB and PTA1.5x2M with a gain of 30dB are the world’s smallest GNSS active antenna modules capable of receiving signals down to -192 dBm with frequency centered at 1575.42(±1.023) MHz. Either model delivers a radiated efficiency greater than 60% when mated to the Jupiter SE880 receiver. Parsec’s PT1233D LNA also has the highest available

IP3 at low voltage, helping eliminate interference. Both PTA1.5M and PTA1.5x2M can incorporate the antenna element, an optional SAW filter, the cascadable PT1233D LNA, matching and passives components, on a low cost, easy to integrate10x16 mm single sided PCBA with “back side” copper clad ground plane. The height of the PTA1.5M and PTA1.5x2M modules vary according to application, allowing their use in even the smallest form factors including Intel’s M.2 Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) module (23x30x2.4 mm, LxWxH).

“Receivers combining the Parsec PTA/PT Family and Telit’s Jupiter SE880 modules deliver good user experience in finished LBS critical products without sacrificing design flexibility, ease of implementation or cost,” said Michael A. Neenan, CEO and founder of Parsec Technologies, Inc. “The combination is ‘bullet-proof’ in providing a rewarding design experience making RF work reliably, passing end-product regulatory compliance testing without re-test.”

“Miniaturization is a major enabler of new application areas for positioning and M2M,” said Taneli Tuurnala, Vice President and Head of GNSS Division of Telit Wireless Solutions. “With the Parsec antennas, the complete receiver features the industry’s ‘smallest landed footprint’ making it suitable for use in wearable electronics, UBI devices or adapters for the mobile computing industry.”

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With over a decade of exclusive focus on M2M, reducing technical risk and shortening time to market for OEMs and integrators, Telit is the industry’s ONE STOP. ONE SHOP. We leverage M2M’s broadest portfolio in cellular, short range and positioning technologies paired with m2mAIR services covering application enablement as well as mobile network and internet/ cloud sides of connectivity. Telit products and services are delivered with global support and logistics exceeding exacting requirements from customers large and small.

Now innovate!

About Parsec Parsec Technologies Incorporated, designs and develops leading edge antenna modules and high performance RFIC amplifiers for GPS/GNSS and M2M (machine-tomachine) applications.

About Telit Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed under Telit Communications PLC), is a global enabler of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning modules; and through its business unit m2mAIR, M2M managed and value added services, inapplication enablement and connectivity includ-

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ing mobile network side and cloud.

Telit is M2M’s top one-stop-shop offering synergistic hardware and value added services bundles along with low-entry cost PaaS for rapid application development. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through seven R&D centers around the globe; marketing products and services in over 80 countries.

By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, rapid prototyping tools for application development, and m2m tailored connectivity, Telit is able to curb development costs, protect design investments and reduce technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 32sales and support offices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum.

Telit provides all products services and facilities to connect organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to realworld data from connected devices, creating new efficiencies, revenue streams, societal and personal benefits. Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers’ innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter.

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High performance direct drive rotary table from UCAM

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he latest UDDR-T-200/100 model from UCAM is a high dynamic performance Direct Drive Rotary Table.

With high technology torque motor, machining cycle time will drastically reduce in demanding working conditions & improve productivity.

Cost per component can be reduced significantly due to high productivity. These tables are with latest technology torque motors, are more reliable as compared to the conventional Worm Gear driven Rotary Tables as there are less number of parts. Direct Drive Rotary Tables have high acceleration / deceleration characteristics.

The table has peak speed of 200 RPM and Clamp Torque of 650 Nm at 5 bar pneumatic pressure.

These are ideally suitable for present day High Speed Machining Centers for precision applications both in

indexing and rotary interpolation.

Best suitable for high demanding Blade machining market.

UCAM offers Direct Drive Rotary Tables with value added accessories like Chucks, Tail Stocks etc. UCAM specialized in manufacturing of 4th axis CNC Rotary Tables of various sizes ranging from Dia. 125mm to 4000 mm & 5th Axis Tilting Rotary Tables from dia. 150mm to dia. 1200mm.

For more information UCAM Pvt. Ltd. A-11/12, 1st Stage, 1st Cross, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-560058, INDIA Tel: +91 80 40744777 sales@ucamind.com, Web:www.ucamind.com

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Five-axis CMM inspection lets “good times roll” in QC department at small engine plant Scanning probes speed form-data collection and feedback to machining cells, reduce CMM fixturing and cut probe calibration time from hours to minutes at Kawasaki’s Maryville, MO plant. Increased measurement throughput and flexibility allow faster feedback to manufacturing and R&D department, while scanning CMMs may ultimately eliminate inspection systems for gears and cam lift.

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awasaki encourages motorcycle enthusiasts to “let the good times roll,” but good times of another sort are rolling at the company’s Maryville, MO small engine plant, where two 5-axis scanning probe systems are slashing CMM inspection and probe calibration times, and speeding up QC feedback for machining of small engine components. The 5-axis Renishaw REVO systems, installed on Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex 121210 CMMs, replaced two PH10 articulating heads using SP25 scanning probes on traditional 3-axis CMMs. The REVO-equipped CMMs have cut inspection times by half or more on scanning intensive applications, eliminated the need for custom probe configurations, cut probe calibration times from six to seven hours to about 45 minutes, and added new capability to collect large amounts of form measurement data, improving part quality. Of primary importance, the REVO systems have greatly increased inspection throughput, data quality and flexibility of the QC department, enhancing its value as a strategic support asset to both manufacturing and R&D.

The Kawasaki Production System Kawasaki’s 800,000 square-foot Maryville plant, opened in 1989, produces single and twin-cylinder air-cooled or water-cooled engines, 1000 cc or smaller, for commercial and consumer lawnmower OEMs,

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as well as for a sister plant that manufactures ATVs and Mule™ utility vehicles. Operations at Maryville include aluminum diecasting, plastic injection molding, extensive amounts of machining, painting and assembly. All engines – approximately 500,000 per year – are run-off before shipping as well.

“We use the Kawasaki Production System (KPS),” said JC Watts, Quality Control Technical Group Supervisor at the Maryville plant.

“Our quality and engineering requirements are comparable to the best in the automotive industry, though our manufacturing is focused on lower volumes of many different kinds of products.” The plant has 50 machining lines, typically arranged in a U-cell pattern with start and end machines across from each other.

“Primarily, it’s one-piece production with machining lines running a part through multiple processes at a high rate,” Watts explained. Kawasaki utilizes automation in many die cast and some machining operations, accomplished through the integration of Kawasaki robots. On one of the crankcase lines, robots load raw materials and unload finished parts that are placed into inventory for assembly to draw upon. Machined parts include aluminum, cast iron and steel. “We’re running similar tolerances that automotive powertrain uses for high-end products, and there are probably Continue on page no.140

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Continued from page no.138 four or five critical processes for our aluminum parts and 15 for the steel parts,” Watts added. It is not uncommon to find tolerances “in single digits in microns” for form, and 0.05 mm true position. The QC lab is responsible for inspecting 125 different mass-produced parts, as well as vendor parts and those produced for engineering development. The environmentally controlled lab is located adjacent to the machining lines, and parts intended for routine inspection are delivered on carts or via train (an electric vehicle towing several trolley carts). Critical components may be hand delivered for priority inspection during a line changeover or if an operator suspects a problem.

5-axis scanning advantage “When I started here, we had a couple of 3-axis CMMs with PH10 articulating heads and SP25 probes, and another CMM with a fixed probe head,” Watts explained. “We were frustrated with having to make probe configurations and being limited to what we could do even with the articulated heads.

We had so many different probe configurations that calibration times of six to seven hours took a bite out of our inspection throughput, too.

We wanted to do better than what the industry considered the norm, so we looked at several options and the 5-axis REVO system appeared to be the fastest and most flexible available. It was the best fit for our requirements.”

Kawasaki bought a new Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex 121210 in 2009 with the REVO system installed from the factory, and retrofitted an identical machine in 2010, after the first machine was up and running with all the part programs.

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The REVO 5-axis scanning probe head can collect up to 6000 data points/sec. It is engineered for highspeed precision measurement of contoured surfaces and complex geometries requiring high-volume data collection to validate fit and form with high accuracy. It uses two rotary axes, one in the vertical plane and one in the horizontal, for infinite rotation and positioning. Five-axis software drives the measuring head and synchronizes its motion with the linear axes of the CMM. Lookahead algorithms drive the probe path and CMM in coordinated continuous motion. The head adapts position while measuring on the move, maintaining stylus tip contact with changing contours at scanning speeds of up to 500 mm/sec.

“Though our SP25s were scanning probes, we were doing 95 percent touch probing because scanning was too slow with a 3-axis CMM,” Watts explained.

“Our cylinder and crank bores are probably the best examples of where we believed touch probing was inadequate. To accurately collect enough data points to measure the geometry of a bore 80 to 100 mm in diameter and 150 mm in length, the SP25 probe took so long we limited those inspections to machine set up or special requests from our design department. Now on every crank case we measure, the REVO does a spiral scan of bores and the system outputs the values to software.

We also send a graph of the data points to our network that can be used by anyone in QC, engineering or production, and it really helps troubleshoot problems. You can VISUALIZE the problem. What would take 3-4 minutes with an SP25, we’re measuring in 10 seconds with the REVO.” The REVO scanning heads have all but eliminated the need for

touch probing. Now 95 percent of inspections utilize scanning, with no “time penalty” as before, allowing Kawasaki to collect so much data that it challenges the speed of computers doing the analysis. The REVO probe can also do “head touch” probing or be used for traditional machinetouch probing when the situation calls for touches. “With scanning inspections, our production and engineering people have a lot more confidence that the data is valid,” Watts added. “With touch probing it is easy to get one speck of dirt that causes an out-of-round condition if you’re only sampling seven or eight points. It can throw the location of that circle off. We have specific documented examples of where there were flatness errors we would not have caught with touch probing, and cylinder bore geometries that would not have been caught with touch probing because of the amount of data sampled with the touch probe.

We still caught these problems before they left the plant, but the parts were scrap. The REVO scanning capability allows us to catch form errors much more quickly, without a time penalty on our inspections. It has definitely made us more proactive in catching quality problems early in the game.”

Fewer probe configurations, more flexibility With REVO, the Maryville operation now has two probe configurations that measure all of its mass production parts, reserving custom probes in a changing rack for a few special applications. Special configurations for vendor parts have also been eliminated because the infinite positioning angles of REVO allow measuring of a part without Continue on page no.142

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Continued from page no.140 special fixturing or consideration of which probe to use. With so few probes, calibration time has dropped to around 46 minutes. Now QC technicians monitor the calibration instead of calibrating every shift.

“We are now able to measure all our mass production parts with just two probe configurations,” said Watts. “We were able to eliminate the large ball stylus configurations because of the large approach angle the REVO creates between the stylus and the work piece. During scanning the REVO maintains the approach angle which allows a large cylindrical feature such as a cylinder bore to be measured with the same stylus used for measuring a 5mm bore, with no chance of shanking the stylus.”

Flexibility of the REVO system has also proven to be a time-saver for Kawasaki. “We can measure any part on either machine with a limited amount of fixturing and no special calibrations,” said Watts. “We measure all our parts on three types of fixturing. The REVO probe orients itself to the part after it’s initially aligned. The utilization of special fixtures has almost been eliminated, without concerns of measurement error due to part alignment.”

Kawasaki programs all of its inspection routines in-house using Mitutoyo’s Mcosmos 3.1 software.

The upgrade to REVO instigated a shift to parametric and modular programming of inspection routines through in-house development of coding. This allows a program to be used for a part family. “We might have 30 different crankshafts, for example, but because everyone has the same features, only in a different size or location, we can use the same inspection program to measure all the parts,” Watts stated. “That’s one

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of the big advantages we gained.”

Infinite angles of the REVO system make it simple to create parametric programs because there is no concern about the stylus interfering with a part feature, due to size or orientation of the feature. The probe automatically aligns normal to the feature being measured, simplifying programming.

Faster inspection, better data from QC to R&D Watts says the transition from 3-axis to 5-axis programming is not difficult, and a programmer with limited ability can still program REVO inspections as 3-axis. However, when it comes to optimizing speed of inspection, it is critical to use head motion as much as possible. “This allows you to scan parts the quickest, without inducing measurement error,” he added.

“REVO opens up a lot of possibilities, with few limitations, so speed gains are obtainable for both the higher and lower skilled programmers.”

Inspection results may be relayed to the machining lines manually or they can be accessed locally by line operators over a computer network. “Some of our inspection reports supply offsets directly back to the machining centers coordinate system; this allows the CNC operator to read the offset adjustment right off the report, allowing no misinterpretation of what offsets the operator needs to input,” Watts explained. “We take advantage of some of the ‘best fit’ algorithms and work with our production engineers, especially on parts that require more complex algorithms to get the adjustment right, and to utilize multiple process adjustments simultaneously. We had limited ability to do this before the REVO; the REVO allowed us to utilize parametric programming,

which in turn allowed us to expand our capability across the board more easily.”

Five-axis CMM scanning has been a game-changer for QC at the Maryville plant in terms of speed, data quality, and inspection capacity, according to Watts. “We’ve enjoyed big gains from having two machines that are completely redundant, so if one machine breaks or is down for calibration, it’s no problem to measure critical parts on the other machine.

That’s a big advantage in the QC lab, because we were the ones who, in a pinch, had to get the large part on the small CMM, or the part requiring the odd angle probe on the machine that didn’t have it. We used to get requests from R&D to measure certain geometries, and it was next to impossible to achieve in the time allotted. Now we can provide the data much quicker and, being scanned data, our people have greater confidence in it. This new flexibility, the reduced fixturing, form measurement, the parametric programming – these are all collateral advantages, in addition to the raw inspection speed.”

The Maryville facility has run more than 50,000 parts through the two REVO equipped CMMs, and Watts indicated there are plans to expand the use of the REVO system to gear inspection and cam lift if it proves feasible. “We’ve developed our own algorithm and sub-routine in our software for cam lift, and, that’s something that would have been more difficult to do without the REVO system due to the angle the probe requires to measure the lift on the lobes.”

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VIRTUAL REALITY : The beauty of vision technology with the accuracy and repeatability of Renishaw encoders Power Plus offers high precision camera positioning for virtual reality technology in the broadcasting industry, with the help of Renishaw’s optical and magnetic encoders to support accuracy and repeatability.

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irtual reality (VR) is a term that applies to computersimulated ‘virtual’ environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real or imagined worlds. It was initially designed for professionals to conduct training in a virtual environment - such as a flight simulator for pilot training where learners can improve upon their skills without the risk of failing the operation.

VR technology relies heavily on camera positional data for perfect synchronization between virtual and physical elements in real-time broadcasting – which is why camera support equipment, manufactured

by Hong Kong based Power Plus, depends on the accuracy and repeatability provided by Renishaw encoders.

Power Plus is a subsidiary of Digital Precision Systems Ltd. (DPS), which in China is the sole authorised dealer and service partner of Vinten, a global leader in broadcast camera support equipment, and a key supplier to well known TV broadcasting organisations including CCTV and SONY. On 16 June 2012, DPS opened a new chapter in its history and collaborated with leading virtual graphic system providers VIZRT and ORAD for a CCTV full virtual live broadcast of the ‘Shenzhou-9’ spacecraft launch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, in China, supplying Power Plus’ own virtual jib systems and supports.

Charles Wong, the director of Power Plus, says, “On the one hand we de-

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liver Vinten products combined with camera support solutions to customers; on the other, we develop new complementary products for niche sectors.”

Mr Wong explains the workflow in VR: “The use of a pan-tilt head allows stable and precise movement of the camera in the live broadcast, while our graphic enhancement production system acquires camera positional data via the Renishaw encoded pan-tilt head and Vinten’s VR interface box. The virtual studio system then renders and generates virtual live feeds by compiling and editing the real-time streaming video data and the virtual tracking data (camera position), followed by tuning and distribution prior to broadcast.”

Seamless integration of VR calls for highly repeatable camera positioning. Power Plus’ high precision pan-tilt head and jib employ Renishaw’s RESR incremental rotary (angle) encoder system on both the pan and tilt axes, with the RGH40 series noncontact optical read-head offering repeatability to 0.004 arc seconds.

Available with a wide diameter range and compatible with a series of read-heads, the RESR incremental rotary encoder is designed with low mass and low inertia to ensure great dynamic performance. Backlash and other mechanical effects, created by coupling or bearings, are eliminated by the direct mount mechanism. Mr Wong says: “Compared with the use Continue on page no.146

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of traditional enclosed-encoders; the non-contact encoder has excellent repeatability and with zero backlash, which is critical for VR performance.

We are very satisfied with Renishaw’s encoders which are built for precision.” Power Plus employed Renishaw encoders after first seeing their success in Vinten products, but has discovered additional benefits: “We compared encoders from different suppliers but we find Renishaw’s to be the most stable and repeatable. We can see why Vinten has had a long and successful partnership with Renishaw,” Mr Wong observes.

Simple and fast installation is another trademark of Renishaw encoders. Every read-head features wide installation tolerances and an integral set-up LED, which allows easy installation and removes the need for complex set-up equipment.

Renishaw’s RESR encoder ring features a patented taper mount which corrects for rotor eccentricity.

This simplifies the integration and minimizes installation error. Mr Wong continues: “Installation of the encoder ring could be a headache.

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design considerably reduces our engineers’ workloads and allows us to easily know whether the installation has been successful - just by reading the set-up LED.” The set-up LED also gives users a quick way of performing diagnostics, Mr Wong explains: “Once, I remember that the readhead was accidently disturbed from its position, due to careless transportation, just before the live show was due to start. However, we were able to rectify the system quickly and catch up on the show. This gives us the confidence to cope with any similar issues that arise in the future.”

The encoders used in the pantilt head must match the standard resolution of TV broadcasting.

Renishaw’s RESR incremental encoder ring offers an angular resolution to 43.2M counts per revolution (CPR), satisfying the most demanding requirements in today’s broadcasting industry.

Mr Wong adds: “The resolution of TV broadcasts is expected to increase sequentially in the future.

Some manufacturers have already launched their new 4K TV models which offer resolutions 4 times higher than the current highdefinition TV (HDTV). We don’t know when it will become standard but we have to upgrade the encoder resolution. Renishaw offers a wide range of encoders covering the most demanding specifications, providing us with flexibility for upgrades in the future.” Power Plus’ current pan-tilt

head models offer resolutions to 1.6M CPR which is sufficient for today’s broadcast standard and even 4K TVwhen upgraded. Power Plus has also developed motorised devices, for controlling the focus and zoom rings on the camera head, which utilise magnetic encoders supplied by RLS, an associate company of Renishaw from Slovenia. The RLS RE22 series rotary magnetic encoder is designed to be compact and offers resolutions of 13-bits for high speed operation to 20,000 RPM. Mr Wong says: “The device consists of two individual gear modules coupled to the focus and zoom rings on the camera, each module is equipped with the RE22 encoder system to transfer positional data to the virtual studio system during zooming and focusing. The RE 22 offers a simple integration with our existing camera head models but more important is its cost-effective performance and the confidence delivered.” He concludes: “Thanks go to Renishaw.

They always provide the best support and an excellent delivery service. Presently, we have some new projects which involve TONiCTM and RESOLUTETM absolute encoders.

With Renishaw’s support, we are confident about developing more innovative and successful products for the broadcasting industry in the future.”

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GREEN COMPUTING technology & its importance

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As an active researcher and a prolific writer, he has contributed numerous papers to several seminars and conferences and published research papers in journals. He is a member of many National/International Societies.

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tries. In recent years, companies in the computer industry have come to realize that going green is in their best interest, both in terms of public relations and reduced costs. When we heard the term green computing the first thought that came into our mind was going green with computers but the questions that strike our thoughts the very same moment were HOW and WHY to go green, and in the quest for finding the answers to our questions we landed up with the conclusion GREEN COMPUTING –GREAT COMPUTING. Green Computing is the study and practice of the design, development, implementation, utilization and disposal of IT infrastructure efficiently and effectively with low or zero impact on the environment whilst reducing operating costs.

Basically, the whole green aspect came about quite a few years back when the news that the environment was not a renewable resource really hit home and people started realizing that they had to do their part to protect the environment. Many governments worldwide have initiated energy-management programs, such as Energy Star, an international standard for energy-efficient electronic equipment that was created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 and has now been adopted by several other countries. Energy Star reduces the amount of energy consumed by a product by automatically switching it into sleep mode when not in use or reducing the amount of power used by a product when in standby mode.

Surprisingly, standby leaking, the electricity consumed by appliances when they are switched off, can represent as much as 12 percent of a typical household‘s electricity consumption. Basically, the efficient use

of computers and computing is what green computing is all about.

Since its inception, the IT industry has focused on the development and deployment of IT equipment and services that was capable of meeting the ever-growing demands of business customers. Therefore, the emphasis has been on processing power and systems spending. Less attention was afforded to infrastructure issues which include energy consumption, cooling, and space for data centers, since they were assumed to be always available and affordable.

Over the last decade these issues have become limiting factors in determining the feasibility of deploying new IT systems, while processing power is widely available and affordable. Investment in data centers, including the energy cost for running and cooling them, is a major consideration for IT managers. Data centers typically account for 25% of total corporate IT budgets and their costs are expected to continue to increase as the number of servers rise and the cost of electricity increases faster than revenues.

One study indicated that the cost of running data centers is increasing 20% per year on average. With annual energy costs for computing and cooling nearly matching the costs for new equipment, data center expenses can squeeze out investment in new products, make data intensive products uneconomic, and squeeze overall margins. For service firms, data centers are the primary source of green house emissions. Data centers, with their high energy costs and increasingly negative impact on the Continue on page no.150

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Continued from page no.148 environment, are the driving force behind the green computing movement.

The following trends are impacting data centers driving the adoption of green-computing practices: 1. The rapid growth of the Internet: The increasing reliance on electronic data is driving the rapid growth in the size and number of data centers.

This growth results from the rapid adoption of Internet communications and media, the computerization of business processes and applications, legal requirements for retention of records, and disaster recovery. Internet usage is growing at more than 10 percent annually. Video and music downloads, on-line gaming, social networks, ecommerce, and VoIP are key drivers.

In addition, business use of the Internet has ramped up. Industries such as financial services (investment, banking, and insurance), real estate, healthcare, retailing, manufacturing, and transportation are using information technology for key business functions. Disaster recovery strategies that mandate duplicate records increases demand further. Finally, many federal, state, and local government agencies have adopted egovernment strategies that utilize the Web for public information, reporting, transactions, homeland security, and scientific computing.

2. Increasing equipment power density:

Although advances in server CPUs have in some cases enabled higher performance with less power consumption per CPU, overall server power consumption has continued to increase as more servers are installed with higher performance power-hungry processors with more memory capacity]. As more servers are installed they require more floor space. To pack more servers in the same footprint the form factor of

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servers has become much smaller, in some cases shrinking by more than 70% through the use of blade servers. This increase in packaging density has been matched by a major increase in the power density of data centers.

3. Increasing cooling requirements: The increase in server power density has led to a concomitant increase in data center heat density. The ratio of cooling power to server power requirements will continue to increase as data center server densities increase.

4. Restrictions on energy supply and access: Companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo with the need for large data centers may not be able to find power at any price in major American cities. Therefore, they have built new data centers in the Pacific Northwest near the Columbia River where they have direct access to low-cost hydroelectric power and do not need to depend on the overtaxed electrical grid. In states such as, California, Illinois, and New York, the aging electrical infrastructure and high costs of power can stall or stop the construction of new data centers and limit the operations of existing centers.

Five Simple Steps to Green Computing: Here are five first steps you can take toward a green computing strategy,

1. Develop a sustainable green computing plan. Discuss with your business leaders the elements that should be factored into such a plan, including organizational policies and checklists. Such a plan should include recycling policies, recommendations for disposal of used equipment, government guidelines and recommendations for purchasing green computer equipment.

Green computing best practices and policies should cover power usage, reduction of paper consumption, as well as recommendations for

new equipment and recycling old machines. Organizational policies should include communication and implementation.

2. Recycle. Discard used or unwanted electronic equipment in a convenient and environmentally responsible manner. Computers have toxin metals and pollutants that can emit harmful emissions into the environment. Never discard computers in a landfill. Recycle them instead through manufacturer programs or recycling facilities in your community. Or donate still-working computers to a non-profit agency.

3. Make environmentally sound purchase decisions. Purchase Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool registered products. EPEAT is a procurement tool promoted by the nonprofit Green Electronics Council. All EPEAT-registered products must meet minimum requirements in eight areas of environmental impact and be energy efficient to reduce emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases. To demonstrate corporate social and environmental performance, manufacturers must offer safe end-of-life management and recycling options when products become unusable.

4. Reduce Paper Consumption.

There are many easy, obvious ways to reduce paper consumption: email, electronic archiving, use the “track changes� feature in electronic documents, rather than redline corrections on paper. When you do print out documents, make sure to use both sides of the paper, recycle regularly, use smaller fonts and margins, and selectively print required pages.

5. Conserve energy. Turn off your computer when you know you won’t use it for an extended period of time.

Turn on power management features during shorter periods of inactivity.

Power management allows monitors and computers to enter low-power states when sitting idle.

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The Economic Times hosts its annual manufacturing Summit 2014 - ‘Gearing up for the next level’ The Summit explores India’s share in global manufacturing and the challenges in becoming a preferred manufacturing destination

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T Edge, a subsidiary of The Economic Times, founded to empower multiple sectors, industries and segments through the dispersion of critical business knowledge through strategically developed conferences and summits held its flagship Annual Manufacturing Summit 2014 in Mumbai garnering participation from over 25 eminent companies and industry leaders in excess of 45. Based on the central theme of ‘Gearing up for the next level’, the summit facilitated exchange of ideas to assess roadmap of the Indian manufacturing industry, outlined emerging trends and challenges as well as figured ways to mitigate risks & future-proof the business profitability against the background of the bearish economy.

The summit was opened for the day by Mr Deepak Lamba, President, Times Conferences Limited followed by a Chief Guest address by Narayan Rane, Minister of Industry, Port & Employment, Govt of Maharashtra who spoke in-depth about creating an export oriented economy to revamp India’s progress. A special address was also delivered by Saurabh Chandra, Principal Secretary, DIPP who spoke about growth of the Manufacturing industry and India’s global standing.

Speaking on the occasion Deepak Lamba, President, Times Conferences Limited – BCCL said, “Manufacturing is the backbone of an economy. Today the Indian manufacturing sector is poised for growth currently contributing 16% to

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the country’s GDP with a potential to grow six-fold by 2025, to $1 trillion, while creating up to 90 million domestic jobs. Understanding the industry’s vast potential, ET Edge’s Manufacturing Summit aims to provide a business knowledge forum bringing together visionaries and key leaders to discuss and assess the current scenario and India’s journey to become next workshop of the world”.

The Annual Manufacturing Summit 2014 brought together industry barons and stalwarts from diverse sectors including automobile, pharma, FMCG as well as senior decision-makers from ministries and industry bodies. Acting as a knowledge vehicle, the day saw a series of dialogues around issues plaguing the industry at large, including ‘Where India stands: India’s share in world manufacturing’, ‘Challenges in establishing India as the preferred manufacturing, Destination’, ‘Redefining Best Practices for Next Gen Manufacturing Excellence’, ‘Skill Development: Manufacturing driving India’s employment scenario’, Technical Innovations: Improving capital productivity through next generation Technologies and much more.

Other opinion leaders present were Madhav Lal, Secretary, Ministry of MSME Government of India Dr Habil Khorakiwala, Chairman & Group CEO, Wockhardt ,Dilip Gaur, Group Executive President & Head Copper Business, Aditya Birla Group, Debashis Poddar, CEO Textiles, Bombay Dyeing Textiles, Shantanu Khosla*, MD, Procter &

Gamble, Satish Pai, CEO Aluminium Business, Hindalco Industries, Anant Kelkar, Head Integrated Supply & Director Manufacturing, Honeywell Automation, Anant Pande, Director Manufacturing, Jubilant Life Sciences, Tom Thomas, ED Technology & Projects, Ceat Tyres, Venkatesh Valluri, Chairman, Ingersoll Rand India and many others.

About ET Edge: Times Conferences Ltd. functional under the brand name ET Edge is an Economic Times subsidiary, founded to empower multiple industries and segments by sharing critical business knowledge through strategic conferences and summits.

Encompassing the Indian business vista, ET Edge would strive to bring together visionaries and key leaders on its knowledge platforms to create social and business ecology, conducive to the positive changes required by the industry.

The main aim of this initiative is to channel global business intelligence through summits and conferences in overarching lectures, hands-on workshops, panels, roundtables and case studies. The forums would ensure senior decision makers are equipped with information to respond to challenges they face not just in India but also globally.

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2. Functionality that helps you keep your customers close Small businesses like yours can rely on SAP Business One to quickly track and access all customer contacts, records, and history to respond to customer needs faster and better than the competition.

3. Access to instant information for immediate action SAP Business One keeps all business information in one place for instant access and drill down, enabling you to respond quickly to changing business needs.

4. Application designed s pecifically for small businesses Designed from the ground up, SAP Business One is an affordable, awarding-winning product that is quick to install, easy to use, and simple to maintain.

5. Decades of proven experience With SAP Business One, SAP brings decades of proven experience in serving leading companies worldwide to small businesses like yours to help you achieve better results.

6. Ability to grow with your business As your business grows, SAP Business One can be flexibly configured to match your evolving business needs today and tomorrow.

7. Wide range of industry-specific packages SAP Business One is tailored

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to your type of business by combining core small-business fundamentals and additional functionality specific to your industry.

8. Local support by experienced resellers SAP Business One is delivered and supported by certified local resellers that are knowledgeable about your business and responsive to your needs.

9. Backing from the people at SAP SAP Business One is backed by SAP, the world’s leading business software provider.

10. Software trusted by thousands of small businesses around the world SAP Business One is widely used and trusted by over 15,000 small businesses like yours around the world.

Like many decision makers in small businesses, you want to focus on growing your business but instead find yourself dealing with a flood of daily operational details, ad hoc requests for information, and nonstop competitive moves. Meeting these challenges is difficult and time-consuming. When key pieces of information reside in different systems or locations, response times can lag and create customer dissatisfaction.

And disjointed sales, accounting, and operational processes inevitably result in bottlenecks and reduced productivity. Multiple systems also mean additional work – such as duplicate data entries – which in turn causes errors and delays. Meanwhile, your competition is making it hard for you to find and keep customers.To maintain a competitive edge, you need a clear view

of all aspects of your business. You must streamline processes and find better ways to access the information that will result in the best business decisions. If you can effectively track and then access all customerrelated information, for example, you can service your customers more personally and intelligently at every point of contact – locking in their loyalty and ensuring repeat business.

And if you can accurately monitor and manage revenue and expenses, you are positioned to optimize cash and liquidity, which increases your financial strength and gives you the flexibility to respond quickly when business opportunities arise.

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Lighter, brighter, longer-lived : New generation of robust fluorescent lights for hazardous areas

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. STAHL’s new line of light fittings for use in Ex zone 1/21 and 2/22 hazardous areas achieves better energy efficiency than comparable devices and provides approximately 10% more luminous intensity. New EXLUX 6001 luminaires also feature a design that is considerably more compact, stable, and torsion-resistant than their EXLUX 6000 predecessors.

While more than one million of the long-proven EXLUX 6000 lights have been deployed worldwide over the last twenty-odd years, the new generation now meets increasing user demand for a similarly economic, yet enhanced product with improved technical features reflecting the most current state of the art. Depending on their performance class, the 6001 luminaires are a quarter to a third lighter than their predecessor models and many competing products.

Users now also benefit from the extremely robust design of these slimmer, narrower units: unlike most lights, the new devices can be operated at extremely low ambient temperatures (as low as -30 °C).

In many cases, this amounts to a decisive extension of the application range that saves costs by making extra specifications unnecessary. In order to facilitate a step-by-step exchange

of existing EXLUX pendants, the installation of the new units remains fully compatible to the predecessor series. Moreover, swiftly removable replacement parts ensure quick and easy maintenance. Like before, the new lights are available with customer-specific modifications on request. In addition, R. STAHL provides especially cost-efficient standard models with a power consumption of 18 W, 36 W, or 58 W that are available at short notice. Featuring 4 mm² cage clamp terminals, 5-core through-wiring, and a full-phase safety shutdown, these models are adequately equipped for the majority of all typical applications. The new series fully complies with the requirements of all current industry standards.

Notably, the new siliconebased foamed gasket has been optimised for maximum durability, as stipulated by IEC 60079. This sealing solution, which is resistant to various chemicals as well as UV radiation, the fitting’s hinge, and a newly designed central lock reliably ensure IP67 protection over many years.

6001 series lights are available as of now. However, more products are due to follow in the new EXLUX generation: in 2013 and 2014, the

program will be extended both by optional accessories, such as pole mount adapters, and by additional models such as emergency lights, lights with an address module, and T5 lights for use in zone 2. Moreover, LED lights from R. STAHL will also be available soon, though these will be based on a completely different housing and equipped with materials and features optimised for LED technology.

For more than 80 years, R. STAHL has been a trendsetting manufacturer of safety technology for hazardous areas. Based in Waldenburg, Germany, the company is one of the world’s leading suppliers of explosion-protected automation, control and distribution, installation, operating and monitoring, lighting, signaling and alarm components and systems.

Key products include customer-specific systems solutions for hazardous areas.

R. STAHL’s individual packages containing tailored product combinations and a wide range of services such as consulting, project planning, engineering and training courses for customers are designed to fully meet application requirements and customer needs. International certifications, approvals and patents demonstrate the company’s expertise and allow for R. STAHL’s products to be used throughout the world.

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Suzlon Group wins two contracts totalling 40 MW with GDF Suez Futures Energies - Orders for ‘Somme Soude’ and ‘Hangest’ wind farms in France - Projects will be supplied with 20 turbines of MM82 and MM92 type

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Epower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth-largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded with GDF-SUEZ Futures Energies two contracts, totalling 40 MW, for the supply of twenty wind turbines MM92 and MM82 types with a nominal output of 2.05 megawatts (MW) each. REpower will provide with the full maintenance of these two wind farms for a minimum of five years.

In order to fulfil the particular requirements of the site, the Somme Soude windfarm, located in the northern-eastern region of Champagne-Ardenne, will be supplied with nine turbines of MM92 with 92 meters rotor diameter at different hub heights (80m and 100m) and one MM82 turbine with 82 meters rotor diameter. Project deliveries are planned for spring 2014, and commissioning for September, 2014.

Ten MM92 turbines with 100 meters hub height are intended for Hangest wind farm located in the Northern region Picardie. The delivery and the erection of the wind turbines are planned for summer 2014, and the commissioning for October, 2014.

Speaking on the order, Pierre Parvex, Director of the Renewable Energy Division – GDF SUEZ Energie France said: “These contracts are the results of many fruitful exchanges between both our companies, and illustrate well the confident relationship built with REpower since 2005. The commissioning of the wind farms of Hangest sur Somme and Somme Soude is perfectly in

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line with our development strategy in wind energy. Today, GDF SUEZ operates over 1,200 MW of wind energy, and is the first wind operator in France.”

Added Olivier Perot, Managing Director – REpower S.A.S.: “These two contracts with GDF SUEZ Futures Energies consolidate the partnership established between our respective companies, and we are glad GDF-SUEZ Futures Energies has confirming its confidence in REpower. With over 1,500 MW installed in France, we are proud to contribute to the development of French wind energy, particularly in Picardie and Champagne-Ardenne regions where REpower has a strong footprint.”

About REpower: REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary within the Suzlon Group, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of onshore and offshore wind turbines. The international mechanical engineering company develops, produces and markets wind turbines for almost any location – with rated outputs of 1.8 MW to 6.15 MW and rotor diameters of 82 meters to 152 meters. Furthermore, the company offers its customers project specific solutions in the areas of turnkey, service and maintenance, transport and installation, as well as foundation planning and construction. The profitable and reliable systems are designed at the REpower TechCenter in Osterrönfeld and manufactured at its plants in Husum (North Friesland), Trampe (Bran-

denburg) and Bremerhaven as well as Portugal, India and China. With more than 3,300 employees worldwide the company headquartered in Hamburg can make use of the experience gained from the manufacture and installation of more than 5,000 wind turbines around the world. REpower is represented by distribution partners, subsidiaries and participations in European markets such as France, Belgium, the UK, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Poland and Spain as well as on a global level in the USA, China, Australia and Canada.

About Suzlon Group: The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of cumulative installed capacity and marketshare, at the end of 2012. The company’s global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with over 22,500 MW of wind energy capacity installed, operations across over 30 countries and a workforce of over 10,000.

The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios – ranging from sub-megawatt onshore turbines at 600 Kilowatts (KW), to the world’s largest commerciallyavailable offshore turbine at 6.15 MW – with a vertically integrated, lowcost, manufacturing base. The Group – headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India – comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including REpower Systems SE. For more information Web: www.suzlon.com

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When every other method fails, THERMAL IMAGING can still spot the problem Cable repair company Becker & Hüser GmbH uses a FLIR E40bx camera to quickly spot faults in cables.

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ased in Sonsbeck, in the German state of in North Rhine-Westphalia, Becker & Hüser GmbH (www.kabelreparatur.eu) has been known for more than 30 years for its highquality cable repair services at competitive prices. Becker & Hüser has an experienced team of cable specialists for repairs either Continue on page no.172

Heavy industries like mining, shipbuilding or crane works, rely on heavy, rugged, industrial cables to ensure continuous power or communication performance. Whenever such a cable brakes down, there usually is a big problem in terms of productivity, downtime and money lost. That’s where Becker & Hüser GmbH comes in. This German cable repair specialist helps its customers to be back in business in the shortest amount of time. To offer their customers the quickest cable repair service possible, Becker & Hüser GmbH makes use of thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems to exactly locate where the problem is.

A surge voltage generator is used for locating and pin-pointing high and low resistance faults in power cables

Surges cause noise at the fault position which can be detected either on sight, by feeling the cable with a rubber glove or even by hearing

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Continued from page no.170 at the site of the customer or at the company plant. The service team is available 24/7 and will repair all types of copper cables, with or without fire optics, in a wide range of industries, including brown coal open cast mining, ship building, the crane industry, railway systems and ports, gravel dredging facilities and conveyor systems.

Becker & Hüser employees following a thermal imaging training

Time gains

Traditional detection methods

Mr. Andreas Becker, managing director at Becker & Hüser GmbH, explains the rationale behind its company’s activities: “The cables that our industrial customers are relying on are often used in harsh conditions.

Think of the mining industry for example. Cables also move around a lot, so it is no wonder that they are damaged and break down from time to time. We are there to help companies with fast repair services, so they can reduce their downtime as much as possible.”

Companies do not always have cables on stock. So when a cable gets damaged, they will need to choose between repair and purchasing a new cable.

The former option usually provides the highest time gains.

“Waiting for a new cable sometimes requires months. We can repair a cable in matter of weeks or days, sometimes even hours,” says Andreas Becker. “This can really make a difference, for example in the case of cable damage on a ship that needs to leave the harbor.”

In addition, Becker & Hüser GmbH manages to return the cable to the customer as good as new, with the same properties, in terms of diameter, flexibility and tensile strength.

Cable repair includes a lot of inevitable manual labor. Connecting the enormous tangle of fibers which eventually constitute the whole cable is a meticulous and timeconsuming job for specialists. But also for fault detection, there is no magic trick to quickly locate a fault inside a cable. Becker & Hüser GmbH uses a surge voltage generator for locating and pin-pointing high and low resistance faults in power cables.

The stored energy of the high voltage capacitors is fed at intervals in to the faulty cable. This causes noise at the fault position which can be detected either on sight (a high voltage surge can generate sparks), by feeling the cable with a rubber glove or even by hearing.

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Andreas Becker: “When all our traditional methods of fault detection fail, we know that we can still use our thermal imaging camera to exactly find out where the problem is.”

Connecting the enormous tangle of fibers which eventually constitute the whole cable is a meticulous and time-consuming job for specialists.

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Hot spots in the thermal images clearly show where the fault is located.

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Thermal imaging for fault detection

FLIR E40bx point-and-shoot camera

Andreas Becker first learned about the possibilities of thermal imaging at a German tradeshow. “We saw how quick and accurate thermal cameras can see voltage differences as heat differences. After that show, we got in touch with FLIR Systems, who proposed the FLIR E40bx camera as a very cost-effective solution for fault detection.” Becker & Hüser GmbH is now using the E40bx with a 50° lens and MSX® functionality.

“When all our traditional methods of fault detection fail, we know that we can still use our thermal imaging camera to exactly find out where the problem is,” explains Andreas Becker.

“For example when the fault is located at the end of the cable, right at the connection, then it will be difficult to locate the fault with our traditional methods. Our thermal imaging camera however can see the heat difference without any problem.

What’s more, detection with a thermal imaging camera will lead to an accurate result much faster.”

Cables are wound onto large reels. To inspect an entire cable, Becker & Hüser employees unwind the cable from one reel to another.

While the cable is unwinding, they can inspect the entire length for faults by means of the thermal imaging camera.

Seeing is believing. This saying is not only valid for Becker & Hüser GmbH, but also for its customers: “It is an enormous advantage when you can show your customers exactly where the problem is. The FLIR thermal imaging camera allows you to do that. It is a matter of instilling confidence and showing your customer that you are on top of the problem.”

The FLIR E40bx is a compact point-andshoot thermal imaging camera that combines the best performance and value in compact thermal imaging cameras.

The camera is easy to use out of the box and offers a temperature range of -20 to 120°C (-4 to 248°F) with an accuracy of ±2% and a thermal sensitivity of < 0.045°C. The 160 x 120 pixel resolution provides high thermal image quality and a 3 megapixel digital camera provides fixed picture-in-picture allowing the overlay of thermal and visible images for easy location identification and clearer documentation.

A laser pointer aids aiming while a bright LED lamp provides light in dark corners. The FLIR E40bx can be linked via Wi-Fi to an iPad or iPhone, allowing users to transfer images, add further measurement spots, readjust span and level, change palettes, create reports, and email findings to decision makers or customers easily.

For more information FLIR Systems India Pvt Ltd 1111, D Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi-34 , INDIA Office: +91-11-4560 3555 Fax: +91-11- 4721 2006 Web : www.flir.com

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Easy-to-assemble shaft couplings for torques up to 110,000 Nm Hard labour made easy

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P-4-14-Bild11.jpg : The positive-locking conical connection of the ROBA-DS disk pack coupling requires significantly lower screw tightening torques compared to frictionally locking designs

igh screw tightening torques can become a real challenge during installation of large shaft couplings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially where space is restricted. Mayr power transmission has therefore equipped the ROBA-DS disk pack coupling for high torques with an easy-to-assemble, positivelocking conical connection which operates at extremely low tightening torques. The five construction sizes in this series cover a nominal torque range from 22,000 to 110,000 Nm. The handling of large couplings is hard labour, and should therefore be made as easy as possible for the technicians. Furthermore, ease of assembly for large couplings also represents an economic aspect.

Many hours and unnecessary costs can be saved thanks to simple and fast assembly. In the case of the ROBA-DS with a conical connection, the flexible disk pack is connected, positive-locking and backlash-

Roba-DS2.jpg: In assembled condition, the cone bolts are pulled into the conical bores by the tensioning screw. In order to dismantle the disk pack, the tensioning screw is unscrewed and then screwed with the press cover on the opposite side into the cone bolts. As a result, this loosens and can be pulled back axially. The disk pack and sleeve can thus be radially disassembled.

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free, with attachment components such as hubs, flanges and sleeves.

Externally-conical bolts are pulled into the conically-shaped bores of the attachments using tensioning screws, and the collar bushings of the disk packs are tightened. Due to this conical shape, forces are generated which radially, flexibly expand the collar bushings and attachments, and in this way guarantee the backlashfree connection of the disk pack.

Screw tightening torques drastically reduced The new conical connection reduces the screw tightening torques to a fraction compared to conventional, frictionally locking designs, and this significantly simplifies installation and disassembly. Furthermore, the aggregates do not have to be moved for installation and deinstallation.

ROBA-DS disk pack couplings are extremely robust, resistant to high and low temperatures, and are torsionally extremely rigid and maintenance-free. They transmit the torque backlash-free and without wear, and compensate for axial, angular and radial shaft misalignments. On double-jointed designs, this component permits extremely flexible variations in length between the two disk packs for adjustment to the shaft clearance.

Disk pack couplings are extremely well-suited to applications with high torques thanks to their outstanding characteristics, and customer-specific hubs and sleeves ensure a high level of flexibility.

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TATA STEEL announces track supply deal with French rail operator Tata Steel has won a two-year contract to supply more than 200,000 tonnes of track to French rail operator SNCF.

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he contract will see Tata Steel supply the majority of SNCF’s rail requirements in lengths of up to 108 metres from its plant in Hayange, Northern France. The order was secured following a € 35 million investment

by Tata Steel in 2011 which allowed the Hayange mill to produce 108m lengths of rail that SNCF will use throughout France’s standard and high-speed networks. The new order is an extension of a previous contract with SNCF. Henrik Adam, Tata Steel’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We know that by working with customers we are able to innovate and develop products they want. We made a significant investment in Hayange to be able to produce the 108m long rail required by SNCF. Our heattreatment facility means we are also now able to produce highly wearresistant rail in lengths up to 108m – a key requirement of most of our European customers.”

The Hayange rolling mill is supplied with steel from Tata Steel’s Scunthorpe steelworks in the UK. As well as the new 108mlong rail, Hayange is also able to roll shorter lengths when required by customers. The shorter lengths can be processed in the heat-treatment facility, allowing rail operators to enhance performance and reduce costs associated with more frequent worn rail replacement.

Gérard Glas, Rail Sector Head, Tata Steel, said: “We are committed to serving the needs of our customers and SNCF is Hayange’s largest and most important customer.

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“We have worked closely with SNCF to understand their requirements and have invested in both our plant and technical areas to ensure we can continue to meet their needs.

This contract helps to justify the confidence Tata Steel placed in the Hayange mill when the company invested in 108m rail and more recently in 108m ‘stress-free’ heattreated rail.”

The news comes just weeks after the unveiling of the new €12 million heat-treatment facility at the Hayange plant, built as part of Tata Steel’s customer-focused approach to the market.

Heat-treated rail can last up to three times longer than standard rail when used in high wear conditions such as heavy traffic, high axle loads or tight curves. The newly opened facility will allow Tata Steel to more than double its annual output of heat-treated rail from 55,000 to 125,000 tonnes.

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CORROSION PROTECTION

TECH TRENDS

Cortec® new shrink films brochure now available!

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VpCI®-126 Blue Multi-Metal Shrink Film, Patented

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his latest Cortec® brochure highlights our Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) Shrink Films; the most advanced corrosion inhibiting shrink films available on the market today! Cortec® films are trusted globally for transit and equipment preservation. This brochure outlines Cortec’s heavy duty shrink films that are coextruded on highly specialized, computer controlled equipment; and formulated from a unique blend of state-of-the-art polyethylene resins which features Cortec’s VpCI® and provides a top-notch universal multi-metal protection system.

Cortec® VpCI® shrink films offer an economical alternative to wooden crating, aluminum foils, vacuum packaging, and desiccants.

Protective packaging is a significant consideration when you’re dealing with shrink film, and Cortec’s shrink films offer you everything you’ve been looking for: ● Fully recyclable

MilCorr® VpCI® Shrink Film,

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● Improved stability ● Superior strength and stretch characteristics ● Are cost-effective ● Tamper resistance ● More efficient handling and storage ● Dust and moisture protection Fire retardant Milcorr® Shrink Film is the only shrink film currently on the market that offers 5 years outdoor protection against corrosion, UV rays, wind, sand, rain, snow, and ice.

Cortec® VpCI® shrink films conform to military specification MIL-B-22019D, NACE Standards RP0487-2000, and TMO-2008.

You can find out more information on film features, qualities, and characteristics in this brochure at the link below.

Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries.

Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide.

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Discrete or continuous flow analysis – Which is better?

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wide variety of factors affect the choice of analytical instrument. These include target workload (samples/ hour), variety of chemistries, methods required, bench space, staff availability etc. In the following article Lalicia Potter, Technical Sales & Support Director at SEAL Analytical, examines one of the common decisions facing laboratory managers.

As the manufacturer of an instrumentation range that includes both discrete analyzers and continuous segmented flow analyzers, SEAL Analytical’s technical support chemists are often asked which is the better technique. Both offer fast, automated, colorimetric analysis of multiple samples, however, the answer depends on the current and future analytical requirements of the laboratory.

SEAL’s discrete analyzers employ sample trays and discrete reaction wells in which the colorimetric reaction takes place. In contrast, segmented flow analyzers (SFA) employ a continuous flow of

samples and reagent, segregated by air bubbles within tubing and mixing coils.

In general terms, discrete analyzers are ideal when automation is a priority and/or when many and varied tests are needed on different samples. SFA is ideal when a larger number of samples are to be analysed for a smaller number of chemistries.

However, both techniques are flexible, so it is important that expert advice is sought in the choice of analyzer and that the instrument is configured to meet the precise needs of the laboratory.

Discrete Analyzers In order to minimise operator involvement, SEAL’s discrete analyzers are highly automated and simple to set up and run, even overnight. A robotic sampling arm works in conjunction with a stepper motor-driven syringe that is responsible for aspirating, dispensing and mixing accurate and precise quantities of sample and reagent. The SEAL AQ1 and AQ2 discrete analyzers can run seven different chemistries from each sample in the same run – and another seven in another run.

These instruments have three separate wash stations including a unique probe washer, so crosscontamination is not a problem.

This unique washing feature means that even ammonia (using Phenate), nitrate by cadmium reduction– (using ammonium chloride buffer) and low level phenol can be run together with no issues.

SEAL has also built an autodilution feature into the discrete analyzers for preparing standards automatically and handling overContinue on page no.186

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range samples. These diluted sample results are automatically bracketed

by QC sets.

The reproducibility and detection limits of SEAL discrete analyzers have been optimized by ensuring that each sample is read in the same optical glass cuvette with a 10mm pathlength. The sample is always read in the same position in front of the detector, which eliminates any potential issues with scratching or reaction well variability that can be found with direct-read systems. Since the liquid is moved and not the tray; fewer moving parts maximizes reliability.

Most discrete analyzers employ miniaturized components to reduce reagent consumption and waste costs. For example, both the AQ1 and AQ2 analyzers use just 20 to 400µl of reagent per sample.

Segmented flow autoanalyzers Based on the original tried and tested

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technology of the Technicon™ / Bran Luebbe™ AutoAnalyzer, today’s SFAs deliver fast, accurate analysis for enormous numbers of samples; the QuAAtro for example can run up to 600 tests per hour.

SFA’s are also highly automated and once the analyzer is configured and the reagents and samples are loaded, reliable unattended operation is a major benefit.

A basic SFA system consists of an autosampler, a peristaltic pump, a chemistry manifold, a detector and AACE data acquisition software. Sample and reagents are pumped continuously through the chemistry manifold and air bubbles are introduced at precisely defined intervals, forming unique reaction segments which are mixed using glass coils. With SFA, even slow reactions run to completion and the ratio of sample to reagents in the detector reaches a constant maximum value; the steady-state condition.

SFAs have been developed for running a few parameters on a larger number of samples, and the SEAL SFAs are the system of choice for marine and seawater organizations and anyone running very low nutrient waters. The SEAL AutoAnalyzer 3 and QuAAtro deliver high levels of performance and reproducibility, and are also the systems of choice for tobacco, soil and fertilizer testing around the world. These analyzers provide maximum sensitivity by ensuring that the reaction always goes to completion, and with a digital true dual-beam detection system with real time referencing, the highest reproducibility and very lowest detection limits are achieved.

In summary, when choosing the most appropriate analytical technique, it is important to consider both the current and likely future needs of the laboratory. However, one of the reasons behind the large numbers of SEAL instruments in laboratories around the globe, is that each analyzer has been configured to meet the individual needs of its laboratory. So, it is good practice to contact SEAL’s technical support team at an early stage because if the question is: “Which technique is better,” the answer is: “It depends…”

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PRODUCT INDEX Product Name

Company Name

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BEI SENSORS Heavy Duty Encoder

CST Sensors India Pvt. Ltd.

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Compact lift stages

Liberty International

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Conduits

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

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Digital weld gauge (New Generation) Multi funcation / Uses

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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Gandhi Automation : Dock Leveler

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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Giantlok cable ties

Giantlok India Pvt. Ltd.

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Handheld digital magnifier : (25X)

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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High precision components

Yash Wirecut

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Investment casting

Shree Matangi Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd.

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Lost wax process casting

Arrow Techno Cast (Guj.) Pvt.Ltd

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Manganese steel casting

Twinkle Stars Engineers

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Mini high production shot blasting Machine, RBF-1

Surface Finishing Equipment Co.

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New Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer

Cole-Parmer

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Nut splitters

Navbharat Engineers

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Portable LCD digital microscope magnification : 1000x

India Tools & Instruments Co.

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Precision investment casting

Standard Techno Cast

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Steel investment castingw

Amtech Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd

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Steel roller rocker arms

Kishan Forge Pvt. Ltd.

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Tripple level spring clamp terminal blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H & ATLG2.5:

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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Compact lift stages

ompact new MPS-SV lift stages from Aerotech (www. aerotech.com) deliver high performance elevation motion control for both laboratory research and high reliability production processes. The series includes two sizes (as small as 210 mm long x 52.4 mm wide x 38 mm high) and a choice of DC servomotor with rotary encoder or stepper motor.

All MPS-SV stages feature a precision-ground ball screw and preloaded crossed-roller bearings. This provides smooth and accurate geometric performance, high accuracy and repeatability and 0.05 µm minimum incremental motion. There is also a lead-screw drive option for more cost-sensitive applications. All drive train mechanics are designed for high reliability and extended service life.

MPS-SV stages are available with vacuum preparation to 10-6 Torr that includes a vacuum-rated connector.

An optional mounting plate provides direct mounting to

A. MPS-SV lift stages from Aerotech provide high performance in a compact, economical design.

B. Multi-axis stage configurations can be assembled easily using MPS linear and rotary stages in combination with the lift stage.

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both English and metric optical breadboards.

A multitude of adapter brackets and mounting compatibility inherent in the entire MPS stage family allow easy assembly of multi-axis stage configurations.

Aerotech is a leading global supplier of positioning and motion control products for industry, government, science and research institutions. Its products provide critical performance for demanding applications requiring high precision, high-throughput motion control solutions.

Applications include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Academic & industrial research laboratories Optics Semiconductor manufacturing Electronics Test & Inspection Laser Processing Metals inspection Laser Micro-machining Microscopy Medical devices Diamond cutting Packaging For more information Liberty International Phone: +91 079-2692-6360 Fax: +91 079-2692-6380 E-mail: molac.systems@gmail.com Web: www.aerotech.com

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Steel investment casting

mtech Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of steel investment casting. They are also having quality certification ISO 9001:2000 TUV NORD. They can take up manufacturing of STEEL INVESTMENT CASTING according to Drawing, Specification, Material & quantity detail and Sample provided by customer. For achieving excellency in their products, they have installed state-of-art plant equipments and machineries.

Their laboratory department is also fully equipped by the latest measuring instruments, Physical Testing Instruments and Chemical Analysis by SPECTROMETER & Wet Analysis Lab.

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Continued from page no.197 Their Plant is having production capacity of 400 Metric Tones annum and job handling capacity is from few grams to 100 kg. single piece component by ferrous Metal specialy S.S. of various grades such as CF8, CF8M, CF3, CF3M, CA15 and also Carbon Steel such as WCB & EN series etc and Nickel based alloys such as Monel, Inconel, Haste alloys, Co-Alloys (Stelite), and many other Ferrous metals. They are always alert to maintain quality, accuracy, on time delivery and reasonability in price. Their product STEEL INVESTMENT CASTING is having applications in Industrial Valves, Pumps, Material handling equipments, Textile components, Frameless Glass fittings, Automobiles components, Electrical Components, Mining Equipments, Construction Machinery parts, Orthopedic Implants, Turbines, Earthmoving equipments, Textile Machinery components and all type of Mechanical components.

For more information Amtech Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd Survey No.238, Behind Vikas Exports, Rajkot-Gondal National Highway 8B, Village: Kothariya – 360 002 Dist. : Rajkot (Gujareat) India Phone No. +91-281-2922040 Fax No. +91-281-2782244 Mobile No. +91-9879817994 E-mail : amtechcast2012@gmail.com Web: www.amtechcast.com

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Lost wax process casting

rrow Techno Cast (Guj.) Pvt.Ltd. is ISO 9001 : 2008 certified & IBR approved manufacturer of Ferrous & Non-ferrous lost wax process casting. They can undertake Lost Wax Process Casting according to drawing, specification & sample provided by the customers. They have a full fledged & well equipped foundry shop managed by well qualified & experienced personnel, supported by Heat-treatment Shop, CNC & conventional Machining facilities, Quality control & Test facilities, having installed capacity of 100 MTM & Spare capacity of 20 MTM. Company have Die & Wax Pattern Inspection Section, Chemi-

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cal & Physical Laboratory Section, Quality Control Room & Heat Treatment shop to ensure stringent requirement of Lost Wax Process Casting called for. All type of materials FERROS- Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Heat resistance steel. High Strength Steel, Nickel Based, Tool Steel, Cast Iron & Non Ferrous – Aluminum and copper based alloy, they can cast the ASTM- AISI- SAEBIS-ASME-DIN& JIS- AID - Ghost Standards. Lost Wax Process Casting manufactured by the Company is having applications in items of Automobiles, Tractors, Diesel Engines, Locomotives, Pumps, Industrial Valves, Switchgears, Compressors, Dairy, Engines, Oil-field, Railways, Material Handling Equipments, Hardware, Defense, Machineries, Medical implant & equipment, Kitchenware, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, Textile machines, General Engineering & other emerging fields.

For more information Arrow Techno Cast (Guj.) Pvt.Ltd Behind Gram Swaraj Mandal, Rajkot-Gondal Road Highway, NH-8B, Survery No. :- 239, Plot No. 1 & 2, Veraval (Shapar) - 360 024 Dist. Rajkot, Gujarat India.

Cell: +91-8000217179 Tel +91-2827-252857, 252858 Fax +91-2827-252856 E-mail : arrowtechnocastgujpvtltd@gmail.com Web: www.investmentcastingmfg.com

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Steel roller rocker arms

ishan Forge Pvt. Ltd. is ISO certified manufacturer of Steel Roller Rocker Arms are close die forged from 4140 or 8620 steel, heat treated and shot-peened for additional strength and protection from long-term fatigue. These roller rocker arms ride on 3/4” wide bushings (stock is 1/2”), and feature a modified lubrication system for unrestricted roller oiling. Roller rocker arms are CNC machined for a perfect fit and it includes 2 front and 2 rear arms. Each roller rocker arm includes solid bronze bushings for extended life, and roller tips that reduce operatContinue on page no.200

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Continued from page no.198 ing friction. Roller rockers are recommended for lowering static friction against the valve tip, more accurate valve timing, and reduced side load on the valve stem which can increase valve guide life.

Roller rocker arms are used in V-twin (V2) Two cylinder internal combustion engine for high performance motorcycles Royal Enfield / Harley Davidson Dyna / Softail / Sportster / Touring / Buell / S&S. They can take up the development and manufacturing of Steel Roller Rocker Arms according to drawing, specification, material & quantity detail & sample provided by client.

For more information Kishan Forge Pvt. Ltd. G. I. D. C. - Lodhika, Plot No. G - 1314, Kalawad Road,Metoda- 360 021, Dist.: Rajkot (Gujarat) India Cell: +91-9825800603 TeleFax No.: +91 - 2827 - 287062 E-mail : kishanforgepvtltd@gmail.com Web : www.kishanforge.com

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Nut splitters

avbharat Engineers manufactures nut splitters suitable for cutting off rusted, cross-thread or rounded off nuts without damaging bolt threads.

Manual nut splitters in four sizes are available M6-M10, M10-M14.M14- M18, M18- M22. Higher sizes are available in hydraulic option. These are used in chemical, pharmaceutical, cement & sugar industries, power plants, etc.

For more information Navbharat Engineers 9/424,Bhagyodaya Khernagar, Bandra(E) Mumbai - 400 051 Tele No. 26473797 - 2647 8893 Fax No.- 022-2647 8893 E-mail;navengg@mtnl.net.in /navengg@vsnl.com Web : www.ne-india.com

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Investment casting

hree Matangi Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd. is a 13 years old Investment Casting manufacturing quality stan-

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dard certified to international standardization are achieved for ISO – 9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000 Merkblatt W0, & IBR Approved and components are RoHS compliance foudry situated in Moraiya (Ahmedabad). Their job handling weight capacity is 0.050 kg. to 125 kgs. to be casted achieving dimensional accuracy as per IS 11166 : 1993 and P 690 D2 with less than 5 Ra value of surface finish having annual production capacity of 500 m.t. for manufacturing all ferrous grades such as Carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel, Super Alloy, Hastalloy, Monel. Their manufacturing unit is equipped with all major Quality control equipments, such as Single spark Spectrometer for Chemical Analysis, Universal Testing Machine for testing physical properties, Hardness Testing Machine, Die penetration Test, Magnetic Particle Test machine, Impact testing machine, static and dynamic load testing machine, All Types of Measuring Instruments etc.

Lot of value addition as per customer requirement, are done over the castings such as Machining, Radiography/ UT, All types Special Heat treatment, such as Tuffriding, Nitriding, etc. additional Tests – such as Surface roughness test, Salt spray test, IGC Practice B, F, Impact Test Coating – Zinc passivation, Electro Polishing, Acid Pickling, Blackening Qualified Manpower in all departments with vast experience in Investment Casting field are deployed to ascertain defect free castings and smooth production. Their technology is totally indigenous and in a modified form, from that of the existing recent developed technologies used in major developing countries. Synthetic Wax, used for patterns with water – soluble wax / urea / ceramic for core.

Water based colloidal silica is used with Zicron, Zirconium dioxide, Fused Siliminate, Fused Silica, and Alluminate Silicates depending on the size, shape, metal selected. They can take up investment casting according to drawing, specification, material & quantity detail provided by client.

For more information Shree Matangi Investment Casting Pvt. Ltd. 15/B, New Ahmedabad Industrial Estate, Opp. INTAS Biotech Project, Sarkhej – Bavla highway, Continue on page no.202

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Continued from page no.200 Village Moraiya – 382 213 Ta. Sanand, Dist.: Ahmedabad, (Gujarat), India Mobile : +91-9925135005 E-mail : magangi_casting@rediffmail.com Web: www.investmentcastingindia.com

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Precision investment casting

tandard Techno Cast is ISO 9001-2000 certified manufacturer of Precision Investment Casting by lost wax process. They can undertake the Precision Investment Casting by ferrous or non-ferrous materials as per Drawing, Specification and Sample of customers. Their ability of making Investment Casting from a few grams to 150 kgs. per single piece. They have arrangement to cast virtually any metal-alloys such as Steel, Alloy steel, Carbon steel, Nickel based steel, Super alloys, Hast alloys, Inconel, Monel, Ductile irons, Aluminum alloys, Copper based alloys, Bronze alloys and many other ferrous & non-ferrous metals. Their plant is set up with the latest, sophisticated & ultra modern infrastructure & machines, testing equipments, instruments & facilities to maintain quality assurance to a high precision degree of accuracy required in process.

They are having experience of 25 years in casting field and their skills in casting them highly qualified to produce quality Investment Casting. They are having the team of field experienced engineers, skilled workers, operators, inspection staff and modern management staff.

They are specialist in Precision Investment Casting for the Components applicable to the Industrial Valves & Pumps, Impellers, Material Handling Equipments, Automobile, Dairy Machinery & Equipments, Industrial Clamps, Pneumatic Tools & Controls, Steam traps, Textile & Pharmaceutical Machinery, Agricultural Machineries,

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Engines, Cranes, Earthmoving equipments, Electrical Engineering, Fire Fighting Equipments, Flow Meters, Gymnastic Equipments, & General Engineering.

For more information Standard Techno Cast Lodhika G.I.D.C., Plot No.2754, Village: METODA – 360 021 District : RAJKOT (Gujarat) INDIA Phone No.+91-2827-287792 FAX : +91-2827-287709 Mobile No. +91-9228222631 (Mr. H.C. PATEL) E-mail : standard_technocast@rediffmail.com Web Site : www.standardtechnocast.com

Mini high production shot blasting Machine, RBF-1

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urfex Surface Finishing Equipment Co. have introduced Mini but High Production Shot Blasting Machine – Rotary Barrel Type. This machine houses a barrel having effective volumetric capacity 1.5 Cft. And load carrying capacity 100 kg. approx. while the barrel rotates, a small size and compact Blast Wheel throws abrasive on tumbling components inside the barrel. The Shot Blast Cleaning cycle of components depends upon the initial condition of the components and degree of cleaning required and type of Blast media used. The Machine can give all types of finish. The Machine is fitted with Cartridge Type Dust Collector which constantly removes the dust etc. from the Abrasive Circulation System and ensures emission standard as per International Specifications.

A Electric Timer is also provided for times control operation of the equipment. The Machine does not use costly compressed air and require only 5 HP to operate.

The Electric Controls are centrally located and incorporates all safety features. The Machine is designed for shot blast cleaning of small or medium size Iron, Steel, Alloy & Non-Ferrous Castings, Forgings, Heat treated parts etc. at the lowest possible prices.

For more information Surface Finishing Equipment Co. (An ISO 9001-2000 Certified Company) E-100, M.I.A., Phase-II, Basni, Jodhpur - 342 005, Rajasthan, India.

Tel : +91-291-2740128, 3296344, 5120021

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Manganese steel casting

winkle Stars Engineers is manufacturer of Manganese Steel Casting by moulding of lost wax process handling the material of high manganese Steel, alloy steel : JIS, DIN, ASTM, BS under direct-reading spectrum instrument, metallographic analysis, ultrasonic inspection, magnetic particle inspection, mechanical properties inspection. Their job handling capacity is in weight from 1.0kg up to 500kgs. Supplementary facility like heat treatment, machining, surface finishing are also available. Products represents are Mill-ball, hammer, jaw plate, bucket teeth, big link pole, bare liner, grate plate, top grate, open grate, front wall and rack, Sleeves etc. and jaw crusher spares like toggle plate, treadle Bar, side plate, concave mantle, tips for VSI Blow bar, liners.

They can supply high qualified Toggle Plate Underlay in high Cr, Mo, V alloy steel for Jaw Crushers. Toggle Plate underlay is designed to protect the Jaw Crusher outer side, thus improves the working life. Widely appreciated for optimum porosity, grain structure and wear resistance attributes, Manganese Steel Casting is used in stone crushers, rail crossings, liners, grates, mineral pulverizing, earth moving, pipe lines, bends conveying abrasive media and construction equipment etc., and these castings are also offered in customized specifications.

Manganese Steel Casting is having application in Construction, engineering machines industry, Mineral processing, Recycling industry, Structural shredder parts, General machineries industry, Dredging vessel, Engineering ships industry, Cement plants, Rock crushing plants, Coal gangue processing, Brick & tiles industry and others.

For more information Twinkle Stars Engineers “Arya Sadan”, Twinkle Stars, Dayanand Nagar Street No.3, Behind Vania Wadi Bagicha, Opp.: Sheth High School, 80 Feet Road, RAJKOT – 360 002 (Gujarat) India Mobile No.: +91-9662525172

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High precision components

ash Wirecut is ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of High Precision Components.

They are having the ultra modern plant of machining process to manufacture the finished or semi finished forged, casted or fabricated ferrous or non ferrous components. As per infrastructure of their factory plant, they can take up various precision jobs like Horizontal Machining Centre, Vertical Machining Centre, Computer Numerical Control, Electrical Discharge Machining, Computer Aided Manufacturing, CNC EDM Wire Cut job, Shot Blasting & Surface Finishing.

There is also ultra testing laboratory in their plant.

We can take up development, manufacturing & supply of Forged, Casting or Machined Semi-finished or fully finished ferrous or non-ferrous metal high precision components according to drawing, specification, material detail, quantity detail, sample provided by customer.

For more information Yash Wirecut Gopal Complex, Gokuldham Main Road, Near JK Machine Tools, 3, Smarat Industrial Area, Rajkot – 360 004 (Gujarat), India Mobile: +91-9824298563 E-mail : yashwirecut2013@gmail.com Web : www.yashwirecut.com

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Giantlok cable ties

iantlok offers a high quality and full range of Cable Ties for use in various different applications. By constantly refining our products and satisfying the everchanging demands of the market, various locking technologies have been developed. We pay attention to product engineering details, which is greatly contributed to improving efficiency levels of work. Furthermore, we insist on continuously providing high quality products to minimize possibilities of operational failure, so that the cost of rework can be effectively reduced. Giantlok also offers

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complete series of ergonomically designed crimping tools with just the benefits the one is looking for in effort-saving and hassle free installations.

Giantlok’s locking mechanism is used in 90% of all our polyamide (PA) cable ties. In order to cover a variety of applications, there are different variants of this system, for example: releasable versions and in-line versions.

These one-piece cable ties, that the pawl is molded as an integral part of the cable tie, thereby building in inherent strengths.

Giantlok’s cable ties made by Polyamide 6,6 could be heat-resistant, UV-resistant or flame-retardant. We provide a full line of high quality cable ties in a wide range of sizes, materials, colors and styles for fastening, bundling, securing and identifying in a variety of applications.

All Giantlok’s cable ties are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed industry standards to guarantee maximum reliability. The entire product range of Giantlok is compliant to RoHS and REACH regulations and has gained UL, CSA, GL, Lloyd’s Register, ABS and CQC accreditations. 99.9% of our products are made of recyclable and reusable engineering plastic and metal and over 85% of them are made by Polyamide 6,6 which is low smoke and halogen free.

For more information GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD. #43, 2nd Floor, Community Center, Naraina Industrial Area Phase-1, New Delhi-110 028, India Tel: +91-11-47001540, Fax: +91-11-47001525 Web: www.giantlok.com

the magnification can be up to 1000x. 800mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides a 3.5-4 hours standalone working time.

The 8 bright LEDs, with brightness adjustable, is bright enough for perfect observation. More exciting is the professional measurement software can help to measure size as small as 0.001mm, which is extremely helpful to your scientific researches.

With this microscope, you can enjoy your researches anytime and anywhere.

Specification : ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Image sensor: 5M high quality Image Sensor Magnifications: 10x-250x, up to 1000x Resolutions: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M Lens: High quality microscopic lens Display: 3inches TFT panel, 4:3 ratio Light sources: 8 LED with adjustable brightness Power sources: Li-ion 3.7V / 800mAh battery Working time: 3.5-4hous; Charging time: 5 hours Frame rate: 30fps Adaptor: Input:100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output: 5V, 1A OSD languages: English Software languages: English Measurement: By software Size: 130x103x29mm Weight: 300g (with battery)

Special Note : SOFTWARE for Measuring Distance, Area, Angles & radius .

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

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Portable LCD digital microscope magnification : 1000x

he 3” Handheld LCD Digital Microscope is a fantastic microscope that provides a good way for you to have microscopic observation on the go. The 3” quality LCD panel brings vivid crystal image. Equipped with professional microscopic lens, it helps you to see tiny objects easily. With 250x optical and 4x digital zoom,

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Overview: The 4.3 inches Handheld Portable LCD Digital Magnifier is an idea on the go digital magnifier for people with visual difficulty. It has 7 colour modes for different visual impair situation. The magnification can be up to 25x. Freeze function helps you to fix and keep the current screen image. After full charged, its rechargeable li-ion battery provides a working time up to 4 hours. TV-out (to any monitor with TV-in) helps to get larger display. In short, no matter

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for your personal use or get one as a gift for your parents, senior partners or friends, the easy-to-operate magnifier is the best LCD handheld digital magnifier you can find in the market.

Detailed Specifications: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Magnification Range: 6x-25x Display: 4.3” diagonal; 16:9 aspect ratio Display mode: (7 modes) Full color, Positive, Negative, Blue on White, Black on Yellow, Blue on Yellow, Black on Green Freeze: Freeze and Defreeze Video-out: to any monitor with video-in Battery: Integrated lithium ion rechargeable battery 4 hours continual use, 6 hours charge time, Charger included Dimensions: 158 mm x 88 mm x 25 mm Weight: 285g, Carrying case included

Digital weld gauge (New Generation) Multi funcation / Uses Features ● Very user friendly thanks to its integrated video and alignment functions: point, shoot and measure ● Compares the measurements against set tolerance limits ● Takes picture of the joint and/or weld for documentation ● Zoom allows observation and measure of porosity, cracks and spatter ● Stores up to 16GB of inspection results ● Attaches voice and written comments to the inspection record ● Illuminates the weld area for easier weld observation ● Exports results to spreadsheet for additional analysis like SPC

Benefits ● Any weld inspector will be proficient with the unit within minutes;

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● Real time viewing for rapid evaluation of a joint or a weld ● The weld inspection record can be sent through Wi-Fi to anywhere in the world ● Fatigue critical features such as toe angle, undercut, and cracks can be quickly measured ● Over welding can be quantified so excessive welding time, consumable and energy usage can be reduced thus saving money ● Can inspect any weld the operator’s hand can reach

Results ● Quality assessment, Go/NoGo status,SPC data,Welder skill assessment ● Permanent record (photo, file, report & database) For more information India Tools & Instruments Co. Bombay - India Tel: 022-23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

Gandhi Automation : Dock Leveler

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andhi Automations Pvt Ltd is India’s No.1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay Equipment Company.

This widely recognized position has been achieved over years of hard work, innovation, commitment to quality and reliable customer service. The company is also proud to be certified to ISO 9001 : 2008. Since its inception in 1996 we have been manufacturing, importing, distributing and installing products that are problem free and easy to operate. The company offers complete logistics solutions by providing Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Sectional Overhead Doors and Dock Houses.

Electro-hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered Dock Levelers offered by Gandhi Automations are not only “a bridge for connecting a vehicle”, but also facilitate fast, smooth and safe transition by compensating the difference in heights between the loading bay and the vehicle. This contributes to minimizing energy used and savings on heating and chilling costs resulting in maintaining the quality of the transported goods. Dock Levelers offered by Gandhi Automations are designed as per EN 1398 standard for the most demanding loading and unloading operations.

Efficient loading & unloading the goods The importance of efficiently loading the goods has always been evident, and it has increased over the years essentially for two reasons: the lesser availability and the

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higher cost of manpower. Consequently lesser qualified manpower is being utilised which leads to damages in goods.

The cost of loading and unloading the goods can be calculated precisely and is exactly definable, which allows for a scientific approach to find out the investment that goes into the process. Gandhi Automations has always designed solutions based on such scientific approach and feedback from clients. The Dock Levelers offered by the company ensure loading and unloading with lesser effort and minimal cost. It is possible to load and unload your products in a safe way and in the process obtain remarkable energy savings. The loading bay remains with the Dock Leveler in rest position and the Sectional Overhead Door closed, until the vehicle is positioned. The driver drives back centring to the Dock Shelter and stops the vehicle the moment it gets in contact with the bumpers.

The Sectional Overhead Door is then opened only when the vehicle is positioned, brakes applied and engines shut off .This eliminates the exit of hot air, intake of cold air (or the opposite in hot and inside conditioned places) and intake of exhausting gases in the warehouse. After the Sectional Overhead Door opens, the lip of the Dock Leveler connects to the truck bed for loading / unloading to take place. At the end of the loading/unloading the Dock Leveler is put in rest position and the Sectional Overhead Door is closed, without moving the vehicle. The vehicle then departs at the end of the process. Radius Lip Dock Levelers allow the dock to connect with the truck-bed, thus making it possible to drive directly on and off with fork-lift trucks, roll containers etc. Loading and unloading operations become quick, safe and economical. Telescopic Lip Dock Levelers are ideal for connecting vehicles that cannot travel to the dock (e.g. sea containers, side loading railway wagons etc.), These types can be supplied with a lip extending up to 1 m. Gandhi Automation’s Dock Levelers are equipped with the most secure safety devices and accessories.

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For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad (W) Mumbai – 400064 Off: 022- 66720200/66720300 Fax : 022-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in Web : www.geapl.co.in

Tripple level spring clamp terminal blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H & ATLG2.5:

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he ATL2.5 series Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for control systems where sensor and actuator applications are involved. The simplified three level connections tremendously increase wiring density in the circuit.

The top level of the ATL2.5H Terminal Block provide connection points for signal wires while the middle and bottom level are used for positive and negative potentials. The ATLG2.5 is a triple level Terminal Block with an additional connection for earthing cables. This separate connection point is appropriately identified by the Green–Yellow imprint on its top.

Specification: Number of Levels: ATL2.5 – 3 Feed through levels : ATL2.5H – Top feed through and mid dle & Bottom half connection : ATLG2.5 – 3 Feed through Levels + 1 Ground connection Terminal Pitch : 6mm Connection Possibility : Stranded Wire – 0.2 – 2.5 Sq.mm Solid Wire – 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm Approvals : UL, CE Rated Voltage : 500V Rated Current : 24 A

Applications: These Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for motor, sensor, actuator and initiator connections.

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: +91 251 3980 700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

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Conduits

he Flexible Corrugated Conduits are made up of high quality materials, they have extremely small bending radius. These Conduits offer good impact resistance and come with added benefits like being UV Resistant, Halogen Free, Acid Proof and Flame Retardant in Nature.

Specifications: Available Materials : Polyamide 6, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Galvanized Steel & PVC Coated Galvanized Steel.

Temperature Range : For Polyamide 6 -40 oC to +105oC Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polypropylene -40oC to +135oC

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Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polyethylene 15oC to +60oC Continuous Resistant : Polyamide 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alcohol, Benzol, Greases, Mineral Oil, Diesel Fuel, Sea Water, Petrol etc. : Polyethylene â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Acid, Sea Water, Ammonia, etc.

Protection Class : IP 67 & IP 68 Application: These Conduits find their applications in Machine Tool, Industrial Machinery, Chemical Machinery, Ship and Train Building, Switch Cabinet, Movable Machine Parts etc.

For more information Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4,5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705. (INDIA) Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 , Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 E-mail: sales@controlwell.com Website: www.controlwell.com

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For more information Cole-Parmer’s 403-404, B-Wing, Delphi, Hiranandani Business Park, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 Tel : 022-67162209/22, Email : response@coleparmer.in Web : www.coleparmer.in

New Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Energy-efficient ultra-low temperature storage anywhere you need it! ole-Parmer offers light weight portable temperature freezer, developed to bring ultralow -86°C temperature storage to places conventional compressor freezers cannot go or won’t work. It weighs less than 42 lb (19 kg), making it ideal for benchtop or field applications.

It offers secure mobile transport of biological specimens. Ideal for use within biorepositories, and other applications associated with pharmaceutical distribution. The easy-grip moldedin handles offer comfortable transport and the instruments can be connected easily to a mobile power supply.

Operating on a stirling engine, the freezer requires no compressors, dry ice, or LN2, and draws the same amount of energy as a conventional light bulb, making it environmentally friendly and cost effective. The Humm™ free-piston stirling engine contains two moving parts that float on helium gas bearings to eliminate contact wear.

The linear driver modulates engine power to deliver cooling on demand for straight line control without on/ off cycling. Freezing is performed by the thermosiphon evaporator. A microcharge of environmentally friendly cooling medium creates a uniform ultra-low temperature by a continuous process of evaporation and condensation within the sealed tube.

Weather-resistant touchpad controller features a digital temperature display indicating interior temperature and error codes if detected. Temperature preset buttons allow you to quickly choose -20, -40, or -86°C (default at startup); easily raise and lower temperature at 1°C intervals. The over/under-temperature alarm activates visual and audible beep warnings if temperature exceeds set point and silences automatically when set point is restored. Rugged cabinet design withstands travel inside and outside your facility. Composite vacuum-insulation panels with CFC-free foam strengthen and protect from high ambient temperatures. Molded-in handles make the freezer easy to grip and move.

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BEI SENSORS Heavy Duty Encoder Specially for Steel, Paper, Cement & Crane Industries

Model: GHM9 Series. ● Especially designed for heavy duty applications: steel and paper mills, lumber, cranes, etc… ● Solid shaft of 12 mm or 11 mm with RE0 115 mm flange (Euro flange B10) for tacho generator type mounting. ● Excellent resistance to shocks/vibrations and to extreme axial/radial loads. ● High protection level: IP67. ● Connection with terminal box (cable or connectors output also available). ● Electronic compatible with industrial standards.

- Electronic permits to drive different inputs (PLC + display for example) ● Digital incremental output, optional analogue output (tachoencoders, optotacho) or sine output. ● Resolution up to 10000ppr. ● Mechanical over-speed switch option.

- Protection against short circuits for electronics.

- Option ‘’Max control’’: the encoder gives on real time its physical environment parameters: shocks and Vibrations, too high or too low temperature, too low or too high supply, quality of the output signals .

For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd 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

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Vijaya Ghambirao, PRO, Indira Gandhi Bhavan, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Bhayandar West, Thane - 401101.

Tel : 022-2819828, 281979635, Fax : 022-28197636

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lans to set up a medical college in Dadra & Nagar Haveli in PPP mode. Bids were invited recently in this regard Location : Dadra & Nagar Haveli (U.T.) Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital Dr V K Das, Medical Superintendent, Silvassa.

Tel : 0260-2642940, 2642961.

E-mail: svbch.sil@gmail.com

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lans to construct multi level car parking project in Gift City on BOOT Basis. Bids were invited recently for the appointment of independent engineer as consultant.

Location : Gandhinagar, Gujarat Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd. Mr. R K Jha, MD Dr. Ganesh Babu, Vice President (Infrastructure Planning), Zona facility Centre Block-12. Road 1-D.Zone-l.

GIFT CITY Dist: Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Tel : 079-30018300, Fax : 079-27912516

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lans to set up state-of-the-art biodiversity park in Bhayandar comprising theme gardens, botanical, an amphitheatre (300 persons seating capacity) with audiovisual facilities, nature interpretation centre, nature trails, play zone etc. Around 31 hectare of land is identified for this project.

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lans for construction of paper board machine complex TNPL unit II project. Bids were invited recently for civil and structural works.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 67.77 crore Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd. S Udayasankar, Project Management Division, Kagithapuram, Tamil Nadu.

Tel : 04324-277001. Fax : 04324-277027.

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he proposed three-storey auditorium named as Biju Patnaik Sanskrutika Bhawan with 600 persons seating capacity is coming up at Hillpatna. The work has started

by Das Construction and would complete in 11 months.

Location : Ganjam, District Orissa Budget : Rs. 4.96 crore R&B Division, Ganjam R Tripathi, Executive Engineer, Ganjam R&B Division No.II, Berhampur.

Tel : 0680-2205683, Fax : 0680-2202007, M: 9437262102

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Bangalore and Kolkata. Currently they have 29 outlets in Bangalore.

Location : Multiple Budget : Rs. 70 crore Au Bon Pain Cafe India Ltd. Priti Gandhi, Corp Comm, Ceat Mahal, 463, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400030.

Tel : 022-24960403, M: 9820860627, E-mail: pritidalal@rpg.in

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ne of the fastest growing ice-cream brands in India, plans to set up a new plant in the eastern region in the next 12-18 months NA NA Plot No. 31, Institutional Area Sector-44, Gurgaon-122002.

Devyani Food Industries Ltd. Tel : 0124-4643400, Fax : 4642203 Mr. Nitin Arora, CEO

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etting up a new beverage plant at Sri City industrial park spread over 80 acre in three phases. Each phase will have a production capacity of around 1.2 million litres a day. The first phase of the project entails an investment of Rs 450 crore and would be operational by the Qtr-3 or 4 of the next financial year. The overall project completion is targeted by 2018. The foundation stone was recently laid for this project.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 1230 crore PepsiCo India Mr. D Shivakumar, CMD Mr. Nitin Yadav, Corporate Communications, 3B, DLF Corporate Park, ‘S’ Block, Qutab Enclave, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana.

Tel : 0124-2880699, 2355880, M: 9810776182, E-mail: nitin.yadav@pepsico.com

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he company has diversified into hospitality sector with the launch of a 5 star hotel in Solapur spread over 3 acre having 129 rooms, and the project will be managed by Sarovar Group.

Location : Solapur, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 100 crore Balaji Amines Ltd. Berzin Master, General Manager, Balaji Tower”, No. 9/1A/1, Hotgi Road, Asara Chowk, Solapur, Maharashtra, Tel : 0217-2604604, 2451500, Fax : 0217-2451521

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ortune Inn Grazia hotel property with 50 wellfurnished rooms was recently launched. They have now two hotels each in New Delhi and Gurgaon, and one each in Ghaziabad and Noida.

Location : Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Fortune Park Hotels Ltd. Ruchika Kakkar, Manager-Markeitng and Services, ITC Green Centre, Plot No. 10, Institutional Area, Sector - 32, Gurgaon - 122001.

Tel: 0124-417 1717, E-mail: ruchika.kakkar@fortunehotels.in

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HCL has recently inaugurated its 197- room Gateway hotel built on 1.9 acre land at Kolkata. This 5 star property includes 6 executive suites and 2 deluxe suites with 6400 sq ft grand ballroom.

Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 150 crore Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) Parinita Gawri, Director of Public Relations, Oxford House, 15/17 N.F. Road, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-66651273, 66651000, Fax : 022-22846680

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HCL is coming up with four or five properties at Raipur, Corbett Park, Gondia and Pune. These properties will be ready between April 2014 to March 2015.

Location : Multiple Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) Parinita Gawri, Director of Public Relations, Oxford House, 15/17 N.F. Road, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai-400001, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-66651273, 66651000, Fax : 022-22846680

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lobal hospitality major is setting up 19 hotels with Duet India in cities like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa, Chennai, Indore, Bangalore, etc.

Location : Nationwide Budget : Rs. 2000 crore Inter Continental Hotels Group/ Duet India Mr. Navin Jain, President Vikas Vanga, General Manager, Duet House, 3rd Floor, 46 Udyog Vihar Phase IV,Gurgaon, 122015.

Tel : 0124-4528700,

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he power systems business of the company has bagged order from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd for establishment of 220/400 kV gas insultated substations (GIS) at Kishanganj in Bihar.

Location : Kishanganj, Bihar Budget : Rs. 102 crore KEC International Ltd. Mr. Ramesh Chandak, MD & CEO Steven Pereira, CCM, RPG House, 463, Dr.A B Road, Worli, Mumbai -400030.

Tel : 022-66670200, Fax : 022-66670287, E-mail: pereirasm@kecrpg.com

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agged an order from Larsen & Toubro Ltd to supply two gas-insulated substations (GIS) at Wangtoo.

The scope of work covers the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, testing, and commissioning of 400 kV, 220 kV and 66 kV gas-insulated switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers and substation automation system.

Location : Wangtoo, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 155 crore Alstom T&D India Ltd. Mr. Patrick Ledermann, VCMD Aparna Srivastava, DGM-Corp Comm, IHDP Bldg, Sector-127, Noida- 201301. T: 0120 - 4732535, 4731141, 4731177, M: 9560646622, E-mail: aparna.srivastava@alstom.com

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agged an order from HP Power Transmission Corp Ltd to supply two gas-insulated sub-stations at Ghumma. The scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning and also covers civil works of 400 kV and 220 kV GIS substation on a turnkeybasis.

Location : Ghumma, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 143.30 crore Alstom T&D India Ltd. Mr. Patrick Ledermann, VCMD Aparna Srivastava, DGM-Corp Comm, IHDP Bldg, Sector-127, Noida- 201301.

Tel : 0120 - 4732535,4731141, 4731177, M: 9560646622, E-mail: aparna.srivastava@alstom.com

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lans to start work on 1320-MW thermal power Katwa thermal power plant at Burdwan district. NTPC has already got 556 acre of land and it will purchase the remaining piece of 150 acre of land from land owners.

Location : Burdwan, West Bengal NTPC Ltd. Mr. A R Choudhary, CMD Deepna Mehta, DGM-Corp Comm, NTPC Bhawan, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi- 110003.

Tel : 011-24387195, Fax : 011-24361018, E-mail: info@ntpc.co.in

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agged an order from BHEL for 2x500 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project. The scope of work includes conceptualising, designing, engineering and supplying two tower boilers and the complete lignite milling and firing equipment, and critical components.

Location : Neyveli, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 1070 crore Alstom India Ltd. Patrick Ledermann, VCMD Aparna Srivastava, DGM-Corp Comm, IHDP Bldg, Sector-127, Noida- 201301.

Tel : 0120 - 4732535, 4731141, 4731177, M: 9560646622, E-mail: aparna.srivastava@alstom.com

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lans to set up 2,800 MW nuclear power plant at Gorakhpur. This project would be taken up in 2 phases of 2x700 MW each. The first stage project will be commissioned in 60 months and two units are expected to be commissioned four years later. The work is likely to start in January 2014.

Location : Fatehabad, District Haryana Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) Bharat Bhushan, Asst Manager-Corp Comm, Nabhikiya Urja Bhavan, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 4000094.

Tel : 022-25991954-55, 25993000 / 25991000, Fax : 022-25994020, E-mail: bharatbhushan@npcil.co.in

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lans to set up solar thermal power plant of 50 MW capacity with storage facility at Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station, Gandhinagar Thermal Power Station and any other suitable location within the state of Gujarat.

Bids were invited recently in this regard to carry out the feasibility study and detailed project report.

Location : Gujarat Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. Mr. Gurdeep Singh, MD M L Patel, Chief Engineer (P&P), Corporate Office, Vidyut Bhavan, Race course, Vadodara-390007.

Tel : 0265 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6612131, 6612151, 6612136,

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lans to set up a 50 MW solar power project at Manmunda in Boudh district. The plant will be set up

by Green Energy Development Corp of Odisha Ltd. Location : Boudh, District Orissa Budget : Rs. 400 crore Government of Orissa, Energy Department Sangramjit Nayak, Joint Secretary, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, Tel : 0674-2323862

he Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed in principle to finance the 48 MW Surgani Sundla hydroelectric project in Chamba district.

Location : Chamba, District Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Mr. DK Sharma, MD Mr. PC Anand, Senior Executive Engineer, Kinnaur- 172107, Himachal Pradesh.

Tel : 01786- 222303, Fax: 01786-223174,

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lanning for reconstruction & modernisation and upgradation of smal hydro projects having 2x250 KW at Bhikuriagad and 2x400 KW at Suringad in Uttarakhand.

Bids are invited recently in this regard.

Location : Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Renewable Energy A K Tyagi, Sr Project Officer, Development Agency, Urja Park Campus, Industrial Area, Patel Nagar, Uttarakhand.

Tel : 0135-2521553, Fax: 0135-2521386, E-mail: aruntygi@gmail.com

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agged an EPC contract from THDC India Ltd for construction of Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Power Project in Chamoli district. The scope of work includes civil works, hydro-mechanical works including penstock steel liner of the hydro electric power project.

The project will be completed in 54 months.

Location : Chamoli, District Uttarakhand Budget : Rs. 1597 crore Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. Mr. Ajit Gulabchand, CMD Sandeep Sawant, GM Corp Comm, Hincon House, 11th Floor, 247 Park, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400083, Tel: 022- 25775959, Fax: 022-25777568, M: 9833992874,

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elspun Solar Kannada Pvt. Ltd, subsidiary company has commissioned 8.02 (DC) MW capacity solar power project in Chitradurga district.

Location : Chitradurga, District Karnataka Welspun Energy Ltd. Amrita Pai, Corp Comm, Welspun House, 7th Floor, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013, Tel: 022-66136000, Fax: 022-24908020, E-mail: amrita.pai@welspun.com

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he work on 800 MW hydro power project at Koldam is on and likely to complete in the next 6-8 months. The project got started in 2003 and expected commissioning in 2009, was delayed mainly due to environment and geological hurdles. The project will supply electricity to Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh.

Location : Koldam, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 4527 crore NTPC Ltd. Arup Roy Choudhary, CMD Deepna Mehta, DGM-Corp Comm, NTPC Bhawan, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi- 110003. Delhi, Tel: 011-24387195, 24368283, 24360100, Fax : 011-24361018, M: 09650990565, E-mail: info@ntpc.co.in

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ROADS / HIGHWAYS / BRIDGES

he company has executed the six lane, 60 km stretch connecting Pimpalgaon– Nashik–Gonde section of NH-3, in Maharashtra on DBFOT basis. This company will soon construct underpass at Vilholi. This project is approved by NHAI. As of now the of shifting the electrical poles has been taken up on the highway. The work is likely to start soon and complete in six months.

Location : Pimpalgaon, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 1600 crore Pimpalgaon Nashik Gonde Tollway Ltd (PNGTL) L&T Infrastructure Development projects Ltd: Second Floor, 9th Avenue, Final Plot No.301, B/H . Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Daskroi, S.G. Highway Ahmedabad –380059.

Tel : 079 – 66067000

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lans to construct 6.48 km elevated corridor to Navi Mumbai from the Eastern Express Highway near Ghatkopar. MoU is recently signed with Belgiumbased consultancy firm, Ney & Poulissen Engineer and Contractors to suggest the design, work out the cost and also prepare the bid documents. The consultants will submit their report in 12 months.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Ashwini Bhide, Additional Commissioner Sanjay Karadi, Media Advisor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, East, Mumbai -400051.

Tel : 022-26590001 - 04, 26594129, Fax : 022-26591264, M: 8108190077

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he company has emerged as a preferred bidder for four laning of Solapur to Yedeshi section of NH-211 from km 0.000 to km 100.000 (Design length 98.717 km) in Maharashtra to be executed as BOT on DBFOT pattern under NHDP Phase – IV. The construction period is of 910 days. The concession period for the same is 29 years.

Location : Solapur, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 1500 crore IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. Vinod Menon, Business Development, 3rd Flr, IRB Complex, Chandivli Farm Chandivli Village, Andheri (East), Mumbai- 400072, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022- 67335900, 66404220, Fax : 022- 66751024, E-mail: vinod.menon@irb.co.in

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he ministry has given nod to construction of 6,418 km roads under Special Accelerated Road Development Project-North East for implementation of Phase A and the Arunachal Pradesh package of roads and highways and 3,723 km of roads is approved for preparation of DPR under Phase B of the programme.

Location : Arunachal, Pradesh Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Mr. S K Verma, Chief Engineer, Transport Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, Tel : 011-23739074,23353889, E-mail: pr.roadtransport@gmail.com

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he North-Western Railway (NWR) has approved proposal to construct a skywalk connecting the Metro station and the city railway station and has submitted a conceptual plan to JMRC for approval.

Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 6.70 crore Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Mr. N C Goel, CMD Manmohan Harsh, PRO, Khanij Bhavan, Behind Udyog Bhavan, C-Scheme, Jaipur- 302005.

Tel: 0141-25192134, M: 9799390590, jmrc.

E-mail: pro@gmail.com

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lobal infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group company has bagged orders from Bangalore Water Supply Sewerage Board for two sewage treatment plants of 15 MLD and 20 MLD capacities on turnkey basis. The scope includes design, supply, installation, operation / maintenance for 7 years. The work has started.

Location : Bangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 136 crore KEC International Ltd. Mr. Ramesh Chandak, MD & CEO Steven Pereira, CCM, RPG House, 463, Dr.A B Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400030.

Tel: 022-66670200, Fax : 022-66670287, E-mail: pereirasm@kecrpg.com

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agged order from JSW (Dolvi Works), for the design, supply, erection and commissioning of a sewage treatment plant using Membrane bio reactor technology Location : Dolvi, Maharashtra Pennar Enviro Ltd. Shreepad Purkar, President and CEO, 1 DHFLVC Silicon Towers, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084, Andhra Pradesh.

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he water business division of the company has bagged order from Govt of Uttarakhand for 33 MLD capacity sewage treatment plant on turnkey basis. The scope includes design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance for 5 years. The work has started.

Location : Uttarakhand Budget : Rs. 69 crore KEC International Ltd. Mr. Ramesh Chandak, MD & CEO Steven Pereira, CCM, RPG House, 463, Dr.A B Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400030.

Tel: 022-66670200, Fax : 022-66670287, E-mail: pereirasm@kecrpg.com

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he construction of 80 housing units in one building for slum-dwellers at the MIDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 92 acre Anandvalli plot has started. Around 1100 units are likely to be constructed in this project. This project is being taken up under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme.

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Tel: 0253 - 2575631- 4, 2222427, M: 9422222195

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he corporation is implementing revitalisation of walled city for Jaipur project Phase-I. So far around 30% of the work is completed. The rest is likely to complete

by March 2014.

Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 28.96 crore Jaipur Municipal Corporation Mr. D K Meena, Superintending Engineer, K 29, Income Tax Colony, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018.

Tel : 0141-5108405, 5105157, 5113425, Fax : 0141-5101455, M: 09667443932 lans to construct 458-km network of drainage system in Aurangabad. The project comprises five sewage treatment plants with total capacity of 222 MLD. The state government has approved the project in June 2013 and forwarded it to the central government under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for small and medium towns (UIDSSMT). Approvals are in final stage Location : Aurangabad, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 369.94 crore Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mr. Harshdeep Kamble, Commissioner Khamar Shaikh, Deputy Engineer, Aurangabad Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra.

Tel : 0240-2333536 to 40, M: 9764999566 agged order from SLN Coffee, for the design, supply, erection and commissioning of a RO Plant. The work is expected to start soon.

Location : Bangalore, Karnataka Pennar Enviro Ltd. Shreepad Purkar, President and CEO, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel : 040-23117043, 40210525, Fax : 040-23117041

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agged order from Holy Cross Hospital, for the design, supply, erection and commissioning of a RO Plant.

The work is expected to start soon.

Location : Maharashtra Pennar Enviro Ltd. Mr. Shreepad Purkar, President and CEO, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel : 040-23117043, 40210525, Fax : 040-23117041

B

agged order from Avtec Auto, for the design, supply, erection and commissioning of a RO Plant. The work is expected to start soon.

Location : Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Pennar Enviro Ltd. Mr. Shreepad Purkar, President and CEO, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084, Andhra Pradesh.

Tel : 040-23117043, 40210525, Fax : 040-23117041

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lans to construct 51-km Kalammawadi direct water supply pipeline project from Kalammawadi dam on the Dudhganga River to the water treatment plant at Puikhadi under the UIDSSMT. The Centre has approved this project. The work is likely to start by May 2014.

Location : Kolhapur, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 425 crore Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Vijayalakshmi Prasanna Bidari, Commissioner Manish Pawar, Hydraulic Engineer, Main Building, Shivaji Chowk, C-Ward, Kolhapur - 416002, Maharashtra .

Tel: 0231-2540291 to 99, M: 09766532011,

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171

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AMTEX 2014

152

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57

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167

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151

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115

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51

HIMTEX 2014

173

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187

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219

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HRS PROCESS SYSTEMS LTD.

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175

INDIA COLD CHAIN SHOW 2014

194

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79

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169

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

5

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219

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107

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117

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10

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

109

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

165

PARAGDEEP METALS

188

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105

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69

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181

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PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

149

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183

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47

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103

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226

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RED LION CONTROLS INC.

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43

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