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BUSINESS NEWS

Atlas Copco plants 600 acres of forest in Burkina Faso

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The GA VSD+ oil-injected screw compressor with permanent magnet motor

tlas Copco’s “VSD for Life” campaign has resulted in a forest of 250 000 trees, covering an area of 600 acres. During this worldwide sales campaign, Atlas Copco donated trees to WeForest, a non-profit association, and to their reforestation project in Burkina Faso. The campaign encouraged the sales of Variable Speed Drive compressors, a particularly energyefficient type of compressor. The results of the campaign far exceeded the expectations, prompting Atlas Copco to extend the campaign until the end of the year.

With the VSD for Life campaign Atlas Copco is not only encouraging the sales of its most energy-efficient type of compressor, it also wants to send out a clear signal that sustainability is in the company’s DNA. Bert Derom, Vice-president Marketing from the Industrial Air Division comments: “With this campaign, we don’t only want to preserve nature, we want to create it.

The GA 30-90 VSD, oil-injected screw compressor Our donations to We Forest support reforestation in Burkina Faso, while our sales of Variable Speed Drive machines enforces greener, more sustainable factories for our customers worldwide.”

Campaign until end of the year Atlas Copco decided to prolong this successful campaign until the end of 2014. The same product ranges will participate: all GA VSD(+) ranges up to 90 kW and for every VSD kilowatt sold, Atlas Copco donates one tree to WeForest. Customers receive an electronic certificate of their contribution and every participating machine is marked with a decal.

Customers save energy, Burkina Faso wins trees

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The 250 000 trees, and all successive donations, will be part of the “Great Green Wall”, the replanting of the native forest that will reverse the decline of biodiversity by pushing back the desert. Moreover, the new forest will promote sustainable, local economy and empower local farmers and their families. WeForest is an international, apolitical nonprofit organization with activities in over 12 countries. Read more about WeForest.

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AUTOMATION

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Pushing performance to bring innovation into China Market

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Except for the award ARTING China reof Business Innovator, ceived the award HARTING also won the award of “Business Inno“Best Employer“ in 2014 vator” from 2014 Gongkong CAMRS. HARTING Gongkong CAMRS (China Auis committed to providing tomation Marketing Research employees with comfortable, Seminar) for HARTING’s comstable working environment mitment to bring innovative to employees. During the products and technologies global economic crisis in into China market under the 2008, HARTING did not lay off solid leadership of Mr. Philip any staff in China. This has led F. W. Harting, Senior Vice to higher sense of belonging President Connectivity & Netto the company since the works and General Partner of Mr. Li Xiaoyong(R) – CEO of gongkong.com staff can feel the company’s HARTING Technology Group. presented the award to Mr. Philip Harting. concern for their well-being.

Organized by gongkong.com, and requirements. We are looking Since 1988, HARTING has been CAMRS has established a forward to creating more addedproviding high-quality products and thought leadership in automation values to our Chinese clients and service for its Chinese customers in and industry, by gathering industry establishing a long-term partnership market of transportation, energy, clients, key business players, experts, with them.“ industrial automation, machinery, to probe the industry insights.

In 2012, HARTING launched etc. HARTING is not just a connector Since 2005, Mr. Philip F. the easy-to-use and smart connector producer, it also take the leadership W. Harting took responsibility in setting industry standards in of HARTING’s connectivity and Han-Fast® Lock for PCB and Haconnector business. It has widely networks business, including the VIS RFID product range, a seamless expended its footprints throughout core business throughout Asia. With integrated RFID total solution China, which has become one of his strong leadership, HARTING bringing more effective production key spot centers for the Technology China put forward strategies about to customers. At the same year, Group with combination of new products and new solutions.

HARTING expanded its portfolio for production, logistics, training and Mr. Philip F. W. Harting said, industrial device connectivity with R&D center.

“Innovation is the DNA of HARTING. PCB terminals and connectors by Gongkong (www.gongkong.

We are devoted to our R&D for pushing forward a more compact developing new technologies, com) is the best-known industrial device of har-flexicon® tailored to products and solutions, which are and automation online media and market demands for screw-less customized to our local clients’ needs communities of China. As the indusrapid termination technology and try’s most impartial, neutral and aueconomical processing for electronic thoritative award, “China Automaassemblies. tion Award” has been successfully In 2012, HARTING China pubpublished in the last 11 years. The lished the online systems eCatalogue awards are scored by online voting and eBusiness system, designed and industrial experts. Gongkong for providing customers with real now has become the number one time information, convenience and industrial control and automation time saving. In 2013, HARTING was media in China. awarded again for Manufacturing Ex-

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cellence (MX) Award, to recognize its innovation in advanced technologies and contributions to environment protection and sustainability. HARTING is also the first global connector manufacturer who received China Compulsory Certification (CCC).

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Configure PLCs and machines remotely with Netbiter® remote access

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MS Industrial Networks now introduces Netbiter Remote Access into the Netbiter Remote Management solution.

Remote Access is a technology that provides an instant, secure communication tunnel to remote equipment, such as PLCs and machines. It allows users to employ their usual PLC configuration software such as Rockwell RSlogix® or Siemens TIA Portal®, just as if they were connected to the machine on site. This makes it possible to instantly take action in case an operational problem occurs and reduces the need to travel to the site.

Netbiter Remote Access makes it possible for machine builders, system integrators, OEMs and end users to instantly connect to devices, equipment or machines from any location. The solution provides a secure communication tunnel for PCbased software applications and allows PLC programmers and machine owners to configure, reprogram and debug the machinery from any location saving both time and travel costs while improving customer service.

How it works Users first connect a Netbiter EasyConnect™ 300-series gateway to their remote device or machine. By running the Netbiter QuickConnect™ software on a computer, a se-

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

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

Simplicity and security “Simplicity and security are the main traits of Netbiter Remote Access,” says Henrik Arleving, Product Line Manager at HMS Industrial Networks. “After connecting the Netbiter gateway to a machine, users can access their machines and be up and running within minutes from any location. This is a much sought-after functionality that will save machine builders, system integrators, PLC programmers and maintenance staff a lot of time and effort, not to mention substantially decreased travel costs.”

method (logging in with a password and also getting an SMS to verify the user’s identity). This ensures secure data connection to the remote equipment. Since the connection is made through the Netbiter Argos, which acts as a routing portal for all communication, there is no need to bother with fixed IP addresses or holes in the users’ firewalls.

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

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

Solid security Data is encrypted both to and from Netbiter Argos and it is also possible to choose a two-step verification

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AUTOMATION

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NORD strengthens partnership with Indian Steel Industry German Gear Manufacturer established No.1 leadership position in 2013

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bout one out of every two geared motors newly commissioned by the Indian steel industry in the last year has come from the Indian operation of German drive technology leader NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. NORD has become the major mover in the steel & metals sector, peaking at a record 46% of the total drive sales volume in this segment in 2013. In less than ten years of activity in the Indian steel industry, the NORD brand has managed to rise to its commanding No. 1 position on the strength of product quality, reliability and advanced technical know-how.

NORD has now supplied several thousand geared motor units to dozens of OEMs as well as all major plant builders and operators in the business across India. Some notable projects include e.g. over 2,000 drive units for the Universal Rail Mill in the Bhilai Steel Plant, over 1,000 drive units for SMS, Plate Mill, MLSM at JSPL, over 500 drive

NORD provides comprehensive drive solutions for all kinds of metals processing applications, including roller tables, cooling beds, ladle transportation, and various other conveying applications

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units for the Section Mill at Jayeswal NECO Raipur, over 200 units for EOT cranes, transfer cars, caster in TATA KPO and many more.

Given the inevitably harsh conditions and demanding requirements, delivering excellent performance at a cost-effective price is no mean feat for drive systems in iron and steel plants. As geared motors are exposed to heavy mechanical and thermal stress, they must nonetheless provide for trouble-free operation in continuous processes, preferably with zero maintenance, all the while achieving an advanced level of efficiency. Offering a versatile range of geared motor types to choose from, NORD can draw on five decades of experience in the steel & metals sector. Industry specialists can provide advice regarding parameters like power/torque requirements, bearing life, and oil temperature in order to enable users to select the most suitable product for a specific steel mill application – from a single system to several thousand units. NORD India has committed a highly qualified and efficient team of experts to a special sector management cell that focuses exclusively on the iron and steel segment.

Comprehensive NORD drive solutions are available for various different areas of the metals processing industry, including applications in coke and iron making, continuous casting, rolling mills, shearing lines, cooling beds, ladle transportation, furnace charging and discharging, roller tables in SMS, Continue on page no.18

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Continued from page no.8 casters, section mills, plate mills, HRM, CRM etc., and various other conveying applications all across production processes. An extensive range of industrial gears, parallel shaft gears, helical inline gears, helical bevel gears, and helical worm gears with solid or hollow shafts can be combined with cast iron motors, e.g. ring fin types, as well as with smart decentralized drives that are suitable for applications throughout the industry.

Roller table drives are a case in point for highly available, heavyduty systems featuring superior resilience they must withstand a harsh environment with high ambient temperatures, heavy shocks and vibrations and heavy loads, and have to provide stalling capability.

Gears in these applications will often require an especially robust housing material that accomplishes vibration absorption, such as EN-GJL-200 (GG20) or EN-GJS-400-15 (GGG40), reinforced shafts e.g. made from 42CrMo4, special coatings, synthetic lubricants, and special Labyrinth seal designs. Roller table motors must deliver high starting and breaking torques, be able to run at variable speeds, and be capable of instantly reversing direction.

Frequent acceleration and deceleration is the rule; operating modes in these applications vary greatly, with S1, S5, and S9 duty most frequently required. Every roller table motor’s load torque must be high enough to reliably handle overload, i.e. cover for a neighboring drive system in case that unit should fail.

These motors will usually be either ring-fin or straight-fin totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV) types, which NORD manufactures from high-strength cast iron that

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ensures maximum shock resistance.

Featuring a larger amount of material as well as larger bearings and shafts, these systems withstand greater loads and have a longer service life than conventional industrial motors in the same performance range.

However, NORD also provides alternative motor solutions featuring various modes of ventilation.

Ancillary components such as brakes or incremental or absolute encoders can be supplied as well.

While most areas in steel plants are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 60 °C or more, there are also some like descalers, rolling stands, and sections such as cooling lines where conveyor drives must additionally provide IP66 ingress protection against spray water. Steam can pose a considerable corrosion threat as well. ISO F insulation will

Configuring highly resilient drives for the steel industry, NORD can draw on an extensive range of industrial gears, parallel shaft gears, helical inline gears, helical bevel gears, and helical worm gears, and cast iron motors

suffice for drives in many cases, but class H motors must also be available on request to address particularly demanding conditions. NORD’s extensive range of dedicated drive products and proven metals sector know-how ensure that steel industry OEMs, EPC contractors and end users always have the full range of options at their disposal.

Company background NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 3.000 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies applicationspecific concepts and solutions, even for special applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 450 mn in the 2012 business year. The company founded in 1965 now has over 35 subsidiaries worldwide.

The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services.

NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 200 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers.

Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

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CHEMICAL & PROCESS

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HRS emphasises role of energy efficiency in power industry At POWER-GEN India & Central Asia-2014 “The Indian power sector is in a peculiar situation. On the one hand demand exceeds supply manifold, and on the other hand we are unable to ramp up supply in the same measure. This leads to rising energy costs, especially power. In the given backdrop, the role of energy efficiency as a measure to offset rising energy costs is critical for companies in the sector to remain competitive. This becomes even more relevant in a growing economy like ours. HRS’ decade long experience of energy efficient heat exchanger technology enables us to provide heat transfer products and solutions to meet these challenges in power sector,” said Mr. V Gokuldas, Managing Director HRS Process Systems Ltd.

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RS Process Systems Ltd. (HRS), part of HRS Group, UK participated in the 13th POWER-GEN India & Central Asia - 2014 from 0507 May, 2014 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The company underlined the role of energy efficiency while displaying HRS Funke Plate Heat Exchangers and Ecoflux* Corrugated Tube Heat Exchangers variants.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation. About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind; biomass etc.

53.7% of India’s commercial energy demand is met through the country’s vast coal reserves.

According to RNCOS Research Report, ‘India power sector will add nearly 45000 MW to its total installed capacity by 2014’.

“The Indian power sector is in a peculiar situation. On the one hand demand exceeds supply manifold, and on the other hand we are unable to ramp up supply in the same measure. This leads to rising energy costs, especially power.

In the given backdrop, the role of energy efficiency as a measure to offset rising energy costs is critical for companies in the sector to remain competitive. This becomes

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even more relevant in a growing economy like ours. HRS’ decade long experience of energy efficient heat exchanger technology enables us to provide heat transfer products and solutions to meet these challenges in power sector,” said Mr. V Gokuldas, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. HRS’ clients such as BHEL, Clarke Energy, LANCO, and Tata Power visited this event.

HRS Process Systems Ltd, part of UK based HRS Group, leading heat transfer specialist that operates at the forefront of thermal processing technology. HRS also offers Innovative technologies to international standards for a diverse range of product applications across a spectrum of industries.

HRS Process Systems Ltd., (HRS) part of UK based HRS Group, is one of the leading heat transfer specialist that operates at the forefront of thermal processing technology. Established in 2003, with headquarters in Pune, HRS has marketing offices spread across major metro cities of India along with the group companies in UK, Spain, USA, Peru, UAE and Malaysia.

HRS offers effective heat transfer solutions for an extensive range of processing applications across a spectrum of industry sectors like Chemical, Petrochemicals/Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Fats,

Fertilizer, Cement, Steel, Power, Agro Chemical, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), Paint, Paper & Pulp, Textile, Automotive, Sugar, Distillery & Breweries, Dairy, Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals among others. Pioneers in the revolutionary corrugated tube technology for the process industry, HRS offers innovative technology of international standard for thermal processing like corrugated tube heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, hot water systems, evaporators, systems for food/fruit/beverage processing, CIP systems, aseptic processing and filling technologies.

HRS is ISO 9001:2008 certified along with ASME ‘U’ (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), NBBI (The National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors), HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) and NSIC-CRISIL SE1B certifications.

For more information HRS Process Systems: Web: www.hrsasia.co.in

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HYDRAULICSPNEUMATICS

BUSINESS NEWS

Chicago Pneumatic launches new compact and heavy-duty CPLT H5 light tower with hydraulic mast

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nternational construction equipment Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new compact and heavy duty CPLT H5 portable light tower, featuring a hydraulic mast, which is fully CE compliant for use in European markets. Commenting on the launch, Chicago Pneumatic Light Tower Product Marketing Manager, Sergio Salvador said: “Heavy-duty construction means this compact unit is capable of performing in even the most demanding environments. It’s also incredibly easy to use, thanks to a hydraulic mast that provides for quick setup, and a special control panel that simplifies operation and maintenance. Plus, the inclusion of highly-efficient metal halide technology provides for superior lighting performance.”

The CPLT H5 features a vertical mast that extends to a maximum height of 9 m (29.5 ft) and rotates 340º, with hydraulic operation making it fast and easy for operators to position light when and where they need it. The new light tower is powered by a Kubota engine and features four 1000W metal halide lamps, which require less power and provide for a total luminosity of 360,000 lumens. Significantly, the CPLT H5 is equipped with an easy-to-use and unique digital control panel, called LC 1003. Specifically designed for

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light towers with lamp sequencing, the LC 1003 controller allows operators to start lamps one by one, which helps avoid the risk of lamp failure and improves reliability.

The inclusion of this independent control panel outside the main cubicle allows the operator to start the machine without any contact with the engine, enhancing safety. In addition, the user-friendly CPLT H5 includes lamp failure detection and a weekly timer that can schedule up to 8 lighting events. Other key features include an emergency stop, working mode selector, and IP67 outlet socket.

Thanks to its 110-litre fuel tank, the CPLT H5 is capable of operating for up to 55 hours without refueling, enabling operators to maximise productivity and lighting time.

The inclusion of an external fuel filling point means that when the light tower does require refueling the process is easy and straight forward.

The CPLT H5 light tower is light and compact, making it easy to

transport on a work site, and includes a rugged and heavy duty canopy that features easy-to-access service doors to ensure superior serviceability. As an additional benefit an environmentally-friendly, spillage free, frame design prevents oil, fluids and fuel from leaking out and contaminating the ground. Additional options available with the CPLT H5 light tower include an external power input (230 VAC), photo cell and remote start, auto lamp shutdown to save fuel, and metal grounding bar. The new CPLT H5 light tower represents a versatile portable lighting solution for contractors working on construction, mining, and oil and gas industry sites. It is also ideal for use in public lighting applications, such as live sport and other night events, as well as emergency response situations.

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

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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Dräger celebrates its 125th anniversary customer event in Kerala highlights milestones in corporate history

Stefan Dräger, Chairman of the Executive Board, Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG takes the guests through the Dräger Moments exhibit a selection of 15 key moments, each captured in an artistic sphere taking the viewer on a journey through

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räger, an international leader in Medical and Safety technology successfully completes 125 years of operations. Chairman of the Executive Board, Stefan Dräger believes that this is “a good reason to pause and reflect on what makes Dräger special as well as a good reason to celebrate.” To commemorate the occassion, Stefan Dräger came down to India on April 10, 2014, and attended the customer event organized in Kerala.

“In India we have been present for around 60 years. At the beginning we had local agencies for sales and service but later on we built up

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Joint Ventures and started our own production sites for Medical and Safety technology in this country.

Since ten years now in Medical and one and a half years in Safety we have our own subsidiaries. During the last seven years Dräger Medical India has shown a very good annual growth rate. We want to thank our customers, business partners and employees for their valuable contribution. We want to invite them to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our company with us and to acknowledge all those who have helped make us what we are today ,” says Stefan Dräger. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nikil Rao, Country Manager, Dräger India Pvt.

Ltd, said, “Over the last 125 years, Dräger has touched millions of lives with its cutting-edge technology and versatile range of products. With India being a focus market, Dräger aims to take this tradition of heartfelt dedication to the next level by addressing industry challenges and revolutionizing the healthcare and safety sectors with continuous innovation.”

The motto ‘125 years of heartfelt dedication’ embodies the essence of what has driven the familyrun company to develop excellent, innovative technology for life. This is also illustrated in the Dräger Moments exhibit: a selection of 15 key moments, each captured in an artistic sphere that takes the viewer on a journey through the 125-year history of the company. One stop on this journey is the Pulmotor, the first portable emergency ventilator back in 1907 that made it possible to resuscitate people who had lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen.

About Dräger Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The family-run company – founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889 – is in its fifth generation and has grown to become a global corporation that is listed on the stock exchange. “Technology for Life” is the company’s guiding philosophy.

Whether in the operating room, in intensive care, firefighting or emergency response services, Dräger products protect, support and save lives.

Web: www.draeger.com/IN/en/

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MACHINE TOOLS

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Kennametal announces advanced wear protection for road milling machine Skis Options available for improved performance Kennametal Inc. is the leading global manufacturer of tooling and associated engineering services for successful construction work. Customers are assured the most technologically advanced tools, tooling systems, engineering services, and customer support, designed around maximizing productivity and improving performance.

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Road milling skis can last hundreds of hours with new Kennametal wearresistant solutions.

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oad building is among the world’s most extreme jobs, one that chews up wear components regularly, slowing important projects and raising the costs of doing business.

Major road construction contractors are well aware of Kennametal technology and leadership in conicals, blocks, and drums. That same Kennametal leadership and service is now available in advanced wear protection for replacement skis for road milling machines.

Two choices are available: Super C™ or KenCast™ skis. “Super C is our premium chromium carbide overlay for applications requiring extreme abrasion resistance with moderate impact,” says Aniruddha (Ani) Marathe, Kennametal product manager. “Super C is highly rated by industry for applications requiring significant abrasion resistance with moderate impact, good formability and weldability.”

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Kennametal’s proprietary welding process produces a high volume of hexagonal chromium carbides (M7C3), he explains, which provide higher wear resistance in sliding abrasive applications. “Our unique blend of chemistry and processing provides significantly higher wear resistance, leading up to three times wear-life improvement compared to other after-market products, depending on operating conditions.”

For even higher levels of wear protection, Kennametal’s KenCast™ is a composite material with the wear resistance of tungsten carbide and the toughness and weldability of steel.

KenCast provides up to five to seven times improvement in wear life compared to steel wear solutions.

“In either choice, Kennametal skis have industry-leading wear performance, offering more options depending on conditions and providing the best value for road milling contractors,” Marathe adds.

Celebrating more than 75 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments.

The company provides innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure.

With approximately 14,000 employees and nearly $3 billion in sales, the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and 40% globally from innovations introduced in the past five years. Recognized among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” (Ethisphere); “Outstanding Corporate Innovator” (Product Development Management Association); and “America’s Safest Companies” (EHS Today) with a focus on 100% safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people everywhere.

For more information Web: www.kennametal.com

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MATERIAL HANDLING

Reinvented and launched : The new Boxhunter from Konecranes

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fter several studies, and backed by a thorough understanding of customer needs, Konecranes launched the BOXHUNTER and reinvented the RTG crane. Innovations at a glance: the operator has been brought down to earth; Cabin has been brought down to the truck lane, heart of container handling action.

The BOXHUNTER operating concept is unique: a complete rethinking of RTG operation and operator ergonomics.

“We are very pleased to announce the launch of the BOXHUNTER and are very much looking forward to offering this innovative crane to our customers in India”, says Nitin Erande, Port Cranes & Lifttrucks AGM Konecranes India. “We are confident that this outstanding container crane which is an excellent value for money, will meet the needs of our clients”, he adds. BOXHUNTER is outcome of an intense product development effort that reinvented the Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) crane. The BOXHUNTER operating concept is based on advanced video and laser technology that Konecranes

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has developed for its top-of-theline Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs). Video cameras located at strategic points around the crane and a sophisticated Graphical User Interface in the cab gives operator excellent visibility everywhere he needs it.

BOXHUNTER is built around the needs of container terminal operators who want the best but do not need all the features or peak performance of Konecranes’ top-of-the-range 16-wheel RTG. BOXHUNTER maintains a steady level of performance, around 15+ container movements an hour, while still offering the high reliability and low downtime that lie at the heart of the Konecranes philosophy and brand.

Turning things on their head The new BOXHUNTER is built around the operator and the Graphical User Interface operator works with. Main idea was to turn things on their head, literally, and bring operator down to ground level. With sophisticated video and laser technology which is currently available, it’s no longer essential to have the cab at the top of the crane. While bringing the cab down, hoisting machinery was also relocated down to ground level.

This simplifies the overall structure and brings a new ease of access to

this machinery, which is great from service perspective. BOXHUNTER also has a new counter weight system that eliminates weight of spreader from every load lifted, thus saving energy.

The most standard RTG ever A simpler structure brings valuable savings to customer across the board.

BOXHUNTER is the most modular and standard RTG ever, offered with a minimum of customizable options. It is delivered in containers, by regular container ship. As with all Konecranes container cranes, BOXHUNTER can be equipped with extra operator-aiding, safetyenhancing features such as DGPS Auto steering, TRUCONNECT®, Konecranes remote monitoring services.

There is nothing comparable There is no other RTG in market today that combines this level of innovation, this level of operator experience, and this level of reliable performance, at such a competitive price.

Customers buying the BOXHUNTER can also be rest assured that it offers the same safety and quality as all other Konecranes products.

For more information: Website: www.konecranes.in

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Power factor correction high-performance thyristor module with data logging

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DK Corporation presents the new EPCOS TSMLC-S thyristor module for dynamic power factor correction (PFC). It is designed for voltages of 200 V AC to 440 V AC (50/60 Hz) and is suitable for compensating reactive powers of up to 55 kvar. Installation takes place via the system bus (RJ45). An integrated measuring electronics logs key operating data such as voltage of the grid and the current, temperature and switching state of the PFC capacitor.

The maximum values of these parameters are simultaneously stored. The data is transmitted via the interface to the power factor controller and processed further, thus enabling comprehensive capacitor and system protection. In addition, the TSM-LC-S features a highcontrast OLED display for the operating data and alarm and error messages.

Like all EPCOS thyristor modules, the TSM-LC-S (B44066T1050E402) operates silently with no wear and is maintenance free. It has a switching time of only 5 ms. The module also increases the operating life of the capacitors, as it switches at the zero crossing of the current and monitors the capacitor current. Dangerous overcurrents are avoided and the power line is not exposed to transients. The EPCOS TSM-LC-S thyristor module is espe-

cially suitable for PFC applications with presses, welding machines, elevators, cranes and wind turbines, for example.

Glossary ● Reactive power : This always occurs when the phase angle between current and voltage is shifted. It is caused by inductive loads such as electric motors and transformers and has no use, but is unavoidably generated by power plants. ● Power factor correction: Reactive power can be almost completely compensated by switching PFC capacitors. PFC reduces energy costs and relieves the load on the environment.

Main applications ● PFC in single-phase and threephase industrial networks ● PFC applications with presses, welding machines, elevators, cranes and wind turbines

Main features and benefits ● High correction power of up to 55 kvar ● Detection and logging of key operating data, presented on an OLED display ● Bidirectional communication with the PF controller for optimal control and monitoring ● Direct control via system bus and interface (RJ45 patch cable) ● Short switching time of only 5 ms ● Silent and smooth switching with

no wear and maintenance-free thanks to thyristors

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 2014, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.6 billion and employed about 83,000 people worldwide. * The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, highfrequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

For more information Web: www.epcos.com

C&S Electric wins repeat order for design, supply, installation, commissioning & operation of 12 nos. of solar rooftop PV Power Plants in Chandigarh aggregating to 620 KWp capacity

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&S Electric Limited has won repeat order for design, supply, installation, commissioning & operation of 12 nos. rooftop Solar PV power plants in Chandigarh aggregating to 620 KWp capacity. CREST has awarded this prestigious order to the solar division of C&S Electric Limited

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recently. The repeat order to C&S Electric Solar Division is due to their excellent track record in achieving timely execution to highest quality standards as well as achieving high energy yield.

C&S Electric Solar Division is rapidly increasing its Solar Rooftop PV Power Plant installations , and

also offering Solar PV Car Ports and ground mounted Solar PV Power Plants to world class standards.

For more information Web: www.cselectric.co.in

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Hannover Messe trade fair 2014 : Lapp Group presents the innovative multi-cable entry system with gel insert Increased efficiency thanks to gel technology

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rom the bicycle saddle to the control cabinet: the Lapp Group from Stuttgart presented a new model of its proven multi-cable bushing system, the SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI at the Hannover Messe trade fair.

With the new multi-cable entry system, a particularly high packing density and optimum strain relief on the whole cable bundle are achieved.

In addition, very secure assembly is also made possible.

These benefits are due to the use of a high-strength gel that has previously been used in sporting equipment or medical engineering.

“Interesting examples of where these type of gels have been used up to now include gel cushions in bicycle saddles or insoles,” explains product manager Cornelia Kuntzer.

The cable is simply routed through the gel membrane. The static friction between the gel and the cable ensures a secure grip and also provides a reliable seal.

The elastic gel technology used for the sealing element enables large, variable clamping ranges.

This means it is not necessary to remove individual inserts to install the cables, thus eliminating several work steps from the installation process - a clear gain in efficiency.

Finally, the material also makes it possible to route more cables through the system than conventional methods. The subsequently increased packing density also increases efficiency in another way, as housings can be made smaller in the future. The SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI

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is intended for use in a temperature range of between -30°C and +100°C. It is resistant to oil, grease, UV rays and ozone, and has protection rating IP 65. To ensure the safety of the entire application, fire behaviour in accordance with UL 94V-2 can be confirmed - in the event of fire the cable bushing system is self-extinguishing.

A UL approval for application in the North American market is currently in the pipeline.

The SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI is used wherever cables and wires need to be safely inserted into housings without the use of connectors and compressed air hoses. It can be used for the installation of cables that are not pre-assembled and of media hoses in the construction of control systems, control cabinets and apparatuses, as well as in automation technology. When it comes to packaging machines for example, numerous pneumatic and electrical cables need to be rapidly

Thanks to its innovative gel technology, the SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI has a very high packing density and optimum strain relief on the whole cable bundle

installed and routed in the smallest spaces. Systems with a high packing density provide an excellent solution for this problem.

The SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI can be supplied both in standard configurations and in configurations that are individually tailored to customer requirements. The SKINTOP® CUBE system also makes it possible to use separable sealing modules for assembled cables in the same frame as the SKINTOP® CUBE MULTI system. The variability simplifies the technical documentation and increases the flexibility of application.

Anyone interested can view this product in three-dimensions using the Augmented Reality app from Lapp. Simply scan the catalogue page with your smartphone and you will be able to see the multiple entries from different perspectives. Furthermore, the entire SKINTOP® portfolio is now classified in ETIM 5.0, which means it is even easier and quicker for users to find the right product and perform the Design-In.

For more information Web: www.lappindia.com

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Lapp India : Partnering success through technology innovation Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global infrastructure?

Mr. Marc Jarrault, Managing Director, Lapp India

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Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the Lapp Group is a leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The Group’s portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and screw technology, customized system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. The Lapp Group’s core market is in the industrial machinery and plant engineering sector. Other key markets are in the food industry as well as the energy and the mobility sector.

Lapp currently employs approximately 3,200 people across the world, has 18 production sites and over 40 sales companies. It also works in cooperation with around 100 foreign representatives. The Lapp Group combines the structure of a global network of companies with the distinctive strengths of a family company.

Lapp India is a 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP which manufactures Cables, Connectors, Cable Glands, Conduits and Accessories. We are the pioneers in introducing the concept of “Total solutions in Electrical Connectivity” in India, with an unbeatable range of products. Lapp India started its India operations in 1996 with a manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore. Today, our Bangalore manufacturing unit is the third largest manufacturing facility of the Lapp Group, producing about 100,000 km

of ÖLFLEX® connecting and control cables and insulated single cores each year. We have successfully completed the set-up of the Phase 1 of our second Indian manufacturing facility in Pilukhedi, Bhopal and currently it is operational. It has an existing capacity of 1,000 kms of single core cables daily, catering mainly to the Building Segment. We have grown to over 250 employees company and adding more to the LAPP family. Lapp India operates through 4 regional marketing units in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, , Bangalore and - with 23 sales offices and a strong network of 100+ dealers throughout the country.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

As far as the electrical cables space in India is concerned, higher efficiency and productivity has been witnessed in the businesses. There is a strong focus on value engineering and quality product development. We are looking at offering customers high performance, quality cabling solutions to help them meet their manufacturing output and improve efficiency.

We are working by example, by implementing Lapp Operating System. (LOS) a global initiative taken by the parent company to enhance efficiency of operations in all its manufacturing plants and sales organisations of which India is a significant contributor.

This methodology will enable the enterprises to manufacture products and services for the customers within shortest time, by eliminating

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Lapp India Head Office redundant activities involved in manufacturing and support functions.

The Lapp Group has always backed patronizing research and development, Our R&D and Innovation centers back in Europe have been developing new compounds, deploying new raw materials and are looking at generating more efficient and advanced ways of transmitting energy.

We are reorienting our business to diverse sectors to understand and cater to the customized needs Additionally, Lapp India’s focus is also on supplying innovative end-to-end harnessing solutions to give a constant value add to the services.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

We are a very strong brand. Lapp products are well recognized overseas, especially in Europe for the excellent German quality. As a manufacturer, we have acquired rich skills and knowledge on the cables sector which we have been successful in passing over to Lapp India as well.

Lapp India has a premium perception, which is unique when compared to our competitors. Our products have defined the benchmark for safety, standards, product quality in the

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market.for unbeaten German quality in the local market.

Among customers as well as non customers Lapp India is being perceived as a high value brand.

The cables that goes into various industries such as automotive, automation, pharma, projects etc.. requires being complaint to strict standards and should stand for quality and Lapp India definitely ranks high when it comes these attributes. Hence our esteemed consumers trust Lapp India, and are able to derive value for the amount they have paid.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

With the new Government we expect more new projects being undertaken, higher investment being pumped to develop and expand infrastructure which will help in fuelling the industry growth. The IEEMA Mission Plan 2012-2022 gives a good overview of the future of the industry. As stated

by IEEMA there is immense scope for the Indian electrical products market to boost its exports. The global electricity equipments market stands at around $450 billion USD of which India’s share is barely $4 billion USD which is less than 1 per cent. As far as the cables industry is concerned, we can expect the market to grow between 5-10% in the next 2-3 years. However, I do hope that if the country is successful in improving the infrastructure facilities, the domestic cable industry will definitely witness an aggressive growth in the coming years.

Lapp India is definitely optimistic about the performance of the industry in the coming years. There is an increased growth in awareness in the market to differentiate between quality product and counterfeit products. Improved

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lifestyle affluence, demand for improved quality, better designed products and understanding of safety standards has made the customer expectations very clear.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Further, expanding our operations in India has been a key focus for us, mainly due to promising growth opportunities presented by the country. We are closely observing the sector, be it rail, mining, telecom energy, utility, on the basis of which we are developing or procuring products that can serve the needs of respective sectors.

Also we are increasing capacity to focus on verticals like renewable (solar and wind), Building Connectivity Solutions and instrumentation cables for process industries.

With the Government granting licenses for lot of megawatt of solar energy and with various states across India exploring deployment of solar power plants, there is a lot of potential for LAPP INDIA in the

country. Further, with attractive subsidies for solar energy from the Indian Government, we expect a significant rise in business from this sector.

We expect significant business from installations in India’s solar sector, mainly since cables form a critical component of solar panels and modules Compound research has occupied the most integral area of focus when it comes to developing new technologies. Developing compounds that are capable of surviving extreme conditions, last longer, compounds that are easily available, reusable, cheaper is of utmost importance to our research and development unit. We believe in delivering high efficiency in customer service.

We launched Experience Centre showcasing extensive range of products that Lapp India offers to help cater to 8 different industry verticals - Machine Tools, Automation, Automotive, Public Sector, Buildings, Projects business, Renewable Energy and Process, providing customers an opportunity to touch and feel the entire product portfolio enables us to enhance our customer buying experience. Lapp India has a strong focus

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on creating a wide retail presence in the building and panel building segment, hence we are appointing new retailers and distributors to achieve the milestone.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Lapp has a vast range of around 40,000 products which includes glands and connectors so that it is not just about cables but everything around them too. A pioneer in the concept of “Total solutions in electrical connectivity” in India we have an unbeatable range of products.

Lapp India caters to manufacturing cables to address a variety of connectivity requirements for a number of verticals including – wind, solar, automation, automobile, building connectivity, machine tool, process, solar, and even the public sector.

A few of our flagship products are: ÖLFLEX®, universal cable used in control applications - besides being the first multi core cable to be manufactured in the world, these cables are suitable for 3 axis rotation applications and also for applications with very high linear bending stress. ÖLFLEX®, FD cables can resist 8-10 million bending cycles of operation. ÖLFLEX® cables are the only choice when it comes to machine tool applications as these are oil and chemical resistant. Just to add on, this world renowned cable recently celebrated 50 great years of success.

UNITRONIC®, data transmission devices - is highly effective in avoiding leakage of signals during Data Transmission. This is achieved by using tinned copper braiding as a

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screening material against EMI interference. This is the brand of choice if you want fast, safe and forwardthinking solutions for transferring data. The range includes data cables for all electronic applications, from tiny cables in coffee machines to those transferring huge amounts of data in supercomputers.

HITRONIC® fibre optic cables are designed to transfer large volumes of data. Communications media via fibre optics are fast, efficient, and secure. Not even electromagnetic interference can affect HITRONIC® fibre optic cable. The HITRONIC® range of products includes cables for office communications, industrial applications, simplex, duplex, hybrid wiring, or cable chain applications.

ETHERLINE® Ethernet technology-based networks are playing an increasingly important role. We therefore offer reliable system solutions for network technology. The range includes products, software solutions and services for total security and availability. cable glands SKINTOP® guarantee secure connections every time. Simply thread the cable and twist. That’s all! Your cables are perfectly centered, secured, hermetically sealed, and ready for action. Choose from a wide range of models in plastic or brass, for EX and EMC applications, halogenfree types or anti-kink protection, metric, PG or NPT. EPIC® connectors - are used in multiple terminations (no. of wires to be connected), can effectively withstand harsh and dusty environment. It can take up to 216 pins in one connector and has a configuration range of 4 -216 pins.

You will find EPIC® rectangular or circular connectors in any machine and plant engineering or drive technology application used for measuring, control, regulation or

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drive. It is a flexible system consisting of casings, inserts, contacts and accessories which is perfectly suited to any requirement. conduit and SILVYN® SKINTOP® gland – This universal range completely protects cables against dust, moisture and technical, thermal or chemical exposure.

They are specially designed to suit underwater pressures at 5 bar with no seepage upto 50 meters below surface level. Further they are made of polyamide which is crush resistant, flame retardant and halogen free. In many applications cables have to be additionally protected against mechanical and chemical stress. For this type of application, Lapp Group can supply the universal SILVYN® protective cable conduit program.

Cable conduits manufactured from metal or plastic material, which can be used with matching glands to form a perfect system connection. The complete system results in all round protection for cables in indoor and outdoor installations. With SILVYN® CHAIN, Lapp Group’s widely variable programme of power chains we offer both cable protection and guidance for highly dynamic applications.

FLEXIMARK® These sophisticated systems facilitate durable cable marking and ensure everything is clear and quick to identify. From simple inscriptions, to labelling and marking solutions for manual marking right through to FL SOFT software for electronic recognition, this range can meet your every need. This variant is suitable for a variety of applications for cable and individual core marking and control cabinet markings. It is available in a plastic or stainless steel finish. Additionally, it is also suitable for environments under chemical, thermal or mechanical stress. Significant quality of these systems is that they are transparent,

elastic or halogen-free.

Our aim has been to further strengthen our position in the control cables segment and penetrate deeper into the market establishing a stronger brand image in the industry.

We are strengthening our base in the single core wires segment as well to cater efficiently to growing customer demands in India. Our current focus is to establish the single core business for the building segment and control cabinet application. Lapp Group, recently added the latest innovation to its ÖLFLEX® brand: the ÖLFLEX® HEAT 125 SC the multitalented single core which not only has a broad temperature range, but also meets the most stringent fire protection requirements owing to its certified high flame retardance and low toxicity in case of fire.

Additionally, we have also added the EPIC® SOLAR PL008 and EPIC® SOLAR AL008 to applicable to the photovoltaic plants to our wide range of solutions for solar industry.

Our aim has been to further strengthen our position in the control cables segment and penetrate deeper into the market establishing a stronger brand image in the industry.

We are strengthening our base in the single core wires segment as well to cater efficiently to growing customer demands in India. Our current focus is to establish the single core business for the building segment and control cabinet application.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Internationally, our long term goal is to double our size by 2020. And our global vision is to dominate the control cable business and lead the Indian market as the number one player in the control cables segment.

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EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster - Accurate - Worldwide the reduction of up to 70% of the design time and man-hours.

In addition, it is able to produce error free drawings and reports by automatically generating all related documentation.

After the financial crises, the Indian engineering companies believed in implementing high-end technological solutions to sustain growth in this competitive market.

EPLAN engineering solutions help to do electrical engineering in the most efficient, accurate and fastest manner.

Q. What is the overall outlook of EPLAN Software & Service; also brief us about the company’s global & domestic presence?

Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head. EPLAN Software & Service - India Q. EPLAN Software & Service is a 100% subsidiary of RITTAL International, which is part of the Friedhelm Loh Group and is one of the leading providers of software solutions in the CAE sector. How did your company manage such tremendous growth?

EPLAN is an intelligent CAD/CAE solution provider used for design, engineering, documentation of electrical controls and automation, Fluid, Process plant, P&ID, and panel design in 3D environment on single platform to get cross linking between each other.

EPLAN innovation provides inter disciplinary engineering without limits. A major advantage of using this intelligent tool is

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EPLAN Software and Service, which is part of the German-based Friedhelm Loh Group deals with specialized CAD/ CAE software solutions for Electrical, Fluid, Instrumentation, P&ID, and cabinet design in 3D. EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co, based in Monheim, Germany started in 1984 with a vision to provide comprehensive design and engineering solutions in the world of automation.

During the past 25 years, we have grown into a multinational corporation operating in 50 countries in six continents with over 35,000 loyal customers and 95,000 installations worldwide. EPLAN is a synonym for innovative strength, continuity, progress, and investment security within this strong business group.

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Continued from page no.42 The EPLAN India operation started as a sales and support team in the year 2000 with the head office in Bangalore and regional offices in Mumbai, Faridabad, Chennai and Pune. We have a customer base of 650 and around 1,700 installations in the Indian market.

EPLAN India has proven its success with its stellar software solutions and excellent customer service for over 12 years. EPLAN India is responsible for the promotion of software solutions, training, pre& after sales support, as well as consulting services, customized solutions, and related activities for our range of engineering solutions in the Indian market.

Q. What are the different focus areas for EPLAN?

Our major focus is on all companies related to Factory and Process Automation, System Integrators, as well as general engineering firms and consultants. In addition, we target all types of machinery manufacturers, EPC contractors, and building automation firms. We serve a vast array of industries, ranging from Power & Energy, Automotive, and Machine tools to Crane, Marine, Ship Building, and Material Handling.

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

The engineering level in India is still lower compared to other countries; most companies still utilize drafting tools, but the slow migration towards high-end automatic tools can be

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observed since it´s imperative for survival in this competitive world.

The scope of our products and solutions is very high, and we expect very high growth in the coming years. EPLAN Efficient Engineering provides interdisciplinary engineering without limits. We are positioned as one of the leading engineering software solution providers and play a very important role in the Control & Automation field related to Electrical, Fluid and Process Plant engineering. EPLAN innovation is faster, more accurate, and available worldwide.

Q. Can you please elaborate on the contribution of R&D in the success of the company?

Dedication and investing in R&D is a key factor for our success and continuous growth. EPLAN’s development team in Germany develops globally applicable standard engineering solutions and incorporates valuable customer feedback into our solutions in order to fulfill and satisfy our customers´ requirements.

We want to further improve our solutions and to optimize our design and engineering process for our clientele. EPLAN’s research team detects trends and future technologies which will then be implemented into our software by the development team. Also, the focus is to developtailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customer-specifically. EPLAN keeps on adding new features and makes required changes in new versions to stay updated.

Our major focus is on all companies related to Factory and Process Automation, System Integrators, as well as general engineering firms and consultants. In addition, we target all types of machinery manufacturers, EPC contractors, and building automation firms.

We serve a vast array of industries, ranging from Power & Energy, Automotive, and Machine tools to Crane, Marine, Ship Building, and Material Handling.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business?

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Continued from page no.44 partners in growth and integral to our success. We believe in meeting our customers to listen to their needs and to offer them the best solution. Our policy is to be with our customers on time and to ensure the proper implementation of software solutions to its fullest. Of course, we also offer support service for feedback and questions.

Q. Can you brief us more about EPLANS’s latest versions & its applications?

The current version released recently is EPLAN 2.3; Version 2.3 furthermore provides numerous new application options in the mechatronical engineering process.

These include in particular the additions in the field of pre-planning and the configuration of connections that can be routed freely in electrical switch gears as well as in the field of compact pneumatics.

EPLAN also includes Wire Harness to its range of Engineering solutions offered. EPLAN Engineering Center One, EPLAN Integration Suite are now more advanced with new features.

Q. What do you strengths of the solutions industry positioning itself marketplace?

think are the CAE software and how it is in the global

The strengths of CAE solutions are: ● Workflows are more structured due to stream-lined engineering

● Maintenance with a CAE system

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is simpler with symbol libraries, macros, existing data base etc.

● Automatic Reporting, Documentation like cross reference, Terminal Overview, Plant diagram, Cable over view, Parts List, Device tag numbering etc. ● Interdisciplinary design engineering without limits

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● Reduces man-hours, increases accuracy, and improves the quality of engineering. ● To stay competitive in this highly globalized market, CAE is becoming mandatory and a necessity for each and every industry. In this fast and furious era, every industry has to stay updated on the latest technology in order to compete and move ahead.

Q. Please highlight the global influence of the CAE software solution industry and what is the differentiating factor?

It helps everybody to work and standardize on a common platform, and it allows companies to be on the same page, using a healthy and effective communication channel. In the present era of globalization, CAE solutions help to communicate in the same standard.

Q. According to you, what is the forecast for the computer aided engineering software industry?

stage of adapting and implementing such tools. We predict a 45-50% growth over the next five years.

Q. According to you what are the factors affecting your business?

Our direct presence in the Indian market for sales and support, local presence in different parts of the country, a strong user base, highest market share, better support from our principal, R&D, and excellent support from all our users in order to get more and more references all affect our business growth.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to the CAE software industry?

We should focus and invest in more CAE education on a basic level, so as to increase the competence level in the market. In this manner, all related industries will be able to attain more skilled professionals with some basic knowledge.

Higher management in each industry should make this goal a top priority and to make provisions in the yearly budget to invest in such an educational training.

Even after implementing an educational program, a company should invest every year for training and consulting. In addition, they should continuously upgrade their software to the latest version and renew software services in order to get a faster return on their investment.

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ElMeasure : Technology leadership in energy management field generating stations, education, hospitality and many more. We have now diversified into Building Energy Management and offer wireless solutions for Lighting control, Fire alarm / CCTV system, water / battery management etc.

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

Mr. Sam P. Cherian - Chairman, Elmeasure India Private Limited

Q. Elmeasure being one of the leading providers of power management solutions & has significant market share for industrial automation products, how did Elmeasure manage this bounteous growth?

ElMeasure is a solution driven company that focuses on energy management. Some of the main reasons for the growth we enjoy is directly attributed to the products and solutions we deliver that are designed with our customer in mind. A rigorous push for quality and after sales service is the mainstay at our business enabling us to keep our customers happy.

Our cutting edge technology that showcases products built on the latest platform making several of our new products a first in the country.

The above reasons have enabled us to be one of the leading providers of energy management solutions in the country.

Q. What is the overall outlook for Elmeasure & brief us about your company’s global & domestic

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presence?

The sky rocketing price of energy and the ever increasing demand has had a significant impact on the bottom line of any business. ElMeasure being in the energy management field has seized this opportunity and has developed innovative products and solutions using the latest technology for different industrial applications.

This has helped us to chart a new growth strategy for ElMeasure and today we are regarded as the second largest organization in metering and energy management business in India. With domestic success and with quality products, we have set out to expand our business globally.

ElMeasure now has a presence in over 30 countries with Japan being our major export market.

Q. How about Elmeasure’s initiatives in power management space?

Which are your focus areas?

We have developed ideal solutions for all types of consumers such as the light & heavy industries, commercial sectors such as shopping malls/ arcades, business centers, power

Supply and demand scenario in India in the power sector is completely out of balance and power cuts are rampant all across the country.

The cost of generating energy is much higher than managing what we already have and ElMeasure’s solution can help bridge the gap.

Energy management is the need of the hour and our products and solutions can be used everywhere energy is consumed making the market potential exponential. Our new product the ‘Prepaid Energy Meter’ with 3 in 1 solutions with an option to integrate water and gas has received overwhelming response from our customers in India and abroad. This product is well positioned to drive our growth in the coming year.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market?

Brand ElMeasure has recently gone through a transformation and today we are proud to say that we are a company that provides our customer with infinite possibilities to manage energy. Our strategy is to promote the concept of Energy Management and explore application areas in a power utility.

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Continued from page no.48 turing process, the challenges and problems encountered and appropriately leveraging our products and solutions to realize energy savings.

Our technology speaks for itself and today we as a company is moving energy management from a wired to wireless solution. Our products and solutions are scalable, user friendly, and cost effective with an average ROI of twelve months.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of Elmeasure products?

We have an in-house R&D facility recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India for both hardware and firmware development in sharp difference to many of our competitors. Our products are built on the latest platform providing our customer with unique features and solutions. Customization and tailor made solutions are possible because of the R&D team that stands behind us and delivers consistently. Our R&D team has developed world class products and we can boast of being the “No I” as far as the product range, quality and superiority is concerned.

Our products have obtained Trade mark, CE certification and UL certification. This has helped us to market our products to Europe and American continents.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business?

Quality is the mainstay at our business and the same is pushed for at all levels of the organization. We are an ISO 9001-2008 company with a majority of our products having UL or ETL certification. As mentioned earlier one of the reasons for our growth in the industry is purely because our customers realize that ElMeasure stands for Quality and the best after sales service.

Q. Can you brief us more about Elmeasure system’s top line prod-

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Our product range includes BEMS (Building Energy Management System) with complete automation and control features. To compliment it we have products like Prepaid Energy Meter with an option to integrate process parameters with electrical parameters and protection, Power Distribution Unit, Multifunction Meters, Digital Panel Meters and control products such as Compact Demand Controllers with 4 relay output and 4 row LED display meter with auto scaling, Power Factor controllers, Motor Protection Systems, Earth Leakage Relay etc. Most of our products can accept digital input for cost effective networking, 4 digital outputs with full flexibility for controlling. Another unique product that has been launched recently is ‘Power Duos’, a unique product that can measure both AC and DC power source. This product has received good response from our customers.

Q. What do you think are the strengths of Indian power industry & How it is positioning itself against the global market?

In India the Energy Management Industry has the expertise to develop and render quality solutions. The focus on R&D has helped us to churn out quality products that the market requires and the fact that Japan remains our major export market speaks volumes on the quality of our products.

Q. Please highlight Global perspective of power industry and what is the differentiating factor?

The global market is similar to India even though there is a narrower demand supply gap. Hence there is a lot of scope for Energy Management in the global markets.

Energy Losses contribute to excessive expenses and eventually erode the profits of any organization.

Therefore Energy Management is the need of the hour all over the world.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving power management industry?

Energy Management System with automatic control features and wireless communication, on-line monitoring and data acquisition with SMS and email alerts are the key technological trends that are driving the power management industry.

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the Indian power management industry?

The Indian power management industry is poised for rapid growth as the power situation looks grim with the ever increasing gap between demand and supply. There is large room for credible players in the market in the long-term and they will always be sought after. This situation augurs well for our future growth.

Q. According to you what are the factors affecting your business?

The below factors can be mentioned as affecting our business, ● The fluctuating value of the rupee makes it difficult to source quality components in the international market. ● Cheap products that is flooding the market. India is price sensitive and many are lured to it but soon realize that it fails to deliver. ● The Unethical and unprincipled competition indulged by some in the pursuit of quick profits. ● Government policies that is not favorable to the growth of manufacturing industry.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to power management industry?

A strong push for energy management is lacking in the country that already suffers from an energy shortage. Power is essential to fuel economic growth and every unit saved is a unit produced. Hence a strong energy management policy will effectively narrow the existing gap between supply and demand.

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‘KUSAM-MECO’ : The Most Trusted Brand in the T & M Industry Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global infrastructure?

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

‘KUSAM-MECO’ has completed 30 years of its service to the Indian Industry. About 3 decades ago, Analog Measuring Instruments were used in the Industry. Digital Instruments were rare because of the cost & lack of information about the new technology used in Digital Instruments. ‘KUSAM-MECO’ made a breakthrough by sending engineers abroad for training in Digital Instruments. This led to the marketing of Digital Instruments in big way in India.

As the demand grew, ‘KUSAMMECO’ expanded its infrastructure to lead the market.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

The industry is going through a bad patch in the economy. Due to an uncertain government in India, no new big projects were sanctioned & even the existing projects slowed

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down due to scarcity of funds. This led to a slow growth in the Test & Measuring Instruments Industry.

Never the less, to keep ahead of the competition most of the players tried to introduce new products to cater to the requirements of the industries. R &D spending was slow.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

In the past few years ‘KUSAMMECO’ has introduced many new products which have more advanced features & specifications.

For e.g. ‘KUSAM-MECO’ introduced new Digital Clamp meters with special design clamps which can measure very low currents with high accuracies, LCR Meters with USB, AC/DC Clamp meters & Multimeters with VFD functions, 4 –wire Earth Resistance Testers, Laser Distance Meters, Wireless Connectivity True RMS Digital Multimeters, Flexible current probes, Gas detectors, High Temperature range Infrared

Model KM 076 600A AC TRMS Clampmeter with AmpTip for Low Current Measurement.

Multifunction Power & Harmonics Analyser

15KV Insulation Resistance Tester

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Admin Department Model K M 8 7 8 TRUE RMS DIGITAL INSULATION MULTIMETER

Thermometers, Solar Power Meters, Multifunction & Power harmonics Analyzers, Temperature & Humidity transmitters etc. This has opened the doors to a vast opportunity for our company.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

Now that the elections are over & a stable government is expected at the center, “AB ACHHE DIN AANE WALE HAI”.

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Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Yes, we have ambitious plans for expansion & new investment. In co-operation with our principals we hope to develop new products required by the industry using the

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latest technology so as to be able to provide better instruments to the industry and meet the new challenges of the market.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Our new top line product range will be Wireless Connectivity Digital Multimeters, Digital Insulation Multimeters, True RMS Digital Clamp Meters for measuring low + high current accurately, 15 KV High Voltage Resistance Testers, Multifuntion & Power harmonics Analyser, Online Infrared Temperature Transmitters.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

The future plan of ‘KUSAM-MECO’ is to make its reputation not only in the local market but also to achieve success internationally by promoting its products all over the world as per the needs & requirement of the customers. And to innovate & develop its products by improving the quality & design for the customers.

Our Vision is to be the top company to provide the best products to the Customers’ satisfaction. ’KUSAM-MECO’ should be the most trusted brand in the T&M Industry.

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PC|SCHEMATIC : Technology trendsetter in electrical CAD software business

Hanne Rossen, CEO PC|SCHEMATIC

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

Our global infrastructure platform consists of a worldwide network of dedicated distributors, selling our electrical CAD software, PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. This infrastructure has been carefully nurtured since 1978, when our company was founded. Beyond selling our software, these distributors provide high quality training and technical support to our many international customers.

In India, our very competent market consultant Mr. Annamalai Venkatakrishnan is in charge of expanding our network of distributors.

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This network guarantees that we can always provide high quality training and technical support to our many Indian customers. Mr Venkatakrishnan himself prefers a very hands-on approach, with direct contact with end-users, and sometimes even insists on leading training sessions himself.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

We find it important to make it easy for our users to create professional electrical documentation following international standards. This is for instance very important when exporting machines to countries that requires electrical documentation according to standards. Therefore, we recently updated our bestselling

handbook “Electrical documentation according to standards”, which makes it very easy for professionals implement the electrical standards.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

Fortunately, there are many intelligent and well-educated professionals in India, that clearly understand how they can save time and money using our software. So we continuously have a huge amount of professionals downloading the free version of our software, PC|SCHEMATIC Automation 40.

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Continued from page no.56 our market continues to grow. The number of prospects are continuously increasing, and we expect a dramatic increase in the number of sold licences on the Indian market.

Q. What is the future prospect for your industry?

Many professionals in the Indian market have already realised, that PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is a very advanced electrical CAD software that is extremely easy to work with. Our new YouTube channel makes it even easier to get started working with motor control circuits, house installations and plc’s. So it has become even easier getting started creating professional electrical documentation.

As the market becomes more mature and open to following the international standards, the market will also find that PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is the best product for following these standards easily – as it is also the best product for easily setting up individual company stan-

dards, in order to work as competently and effectively as possible.

Q. Are there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

We have always developed our software in close dialogue with dedicated professionals in the industry. This very close dialogue has been the key element in turning our software into such a strong product, and has made PC|SCHEMATIC Automation so easy to work with for electrical professionals.

We are also active members of the relevant standards committees in order to ensure, that our software follows the international standards, and to ensure that the standards develop in the right direction for professionals worldwide.

Therefore, we also have a very clear picture of which new products the industry needs. This deep knowledge is our solid foundation when further developing our electrical CAD software, PC|SCHEMATIC Au-

tomation, as well as when developing new software products. We therefore always invest in meeting the needs of the industry in each of the annual version releases of PC|SCHEMATIC Automation.

Q. What is the top line product range & Are there any plans to launch new products?

Our top line product is definitely PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. Recently we released the PC|SCHEMATIC Cablemanager software for managing and routing cables, and easily keeping track of all elements in cable frameworks at construction projects. We expect this product to become almost as successful as the Automation software.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

The vision for us at PC|SCHEMATIC is very clear: We want to keep PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in the position as the most powerful and intuitive electrical CAD software on the market, at a still reasonable price.

Therefore, we continuously make our software more powerful, while always focusing on presenting these new advanced functionalities intuitively to our many international users.

However, the most important for us, is that we help our customers to achieve success. Because when our customers succeed, we succeed as well. This is the very foundation of how we run our business. In India as well as internationally.

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Electrical CAD software - With thousands of trained professionals in India

When you need to choose the best electrical CAD software for your electrical documentation, please consider the fact that thousands of professionals all over India are already certified users of the electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATC Automation.

Please contact A. Venkatakrishnan for further information.

Get free demo version at www.pcschematic.in

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FLIR : Technology Expert of Thermal Imaging

Mr. T.P. Singh - Director (Sales), Handheld Commercial Systems FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. For power Industry, The FLIR T600Series offer a crisp thermal image of 640 x 480 pixels on which the smallest of details can be seen.

The T600-Series is flexible, can meet every need and has extensive communication possibilities. This unit allows to see temperature differences as small as 0.035 Deg C. The tilt able IR unit gives you great flexibility and allows to work faster and in a comfortable position during inspections. Our new featureInnovative MSX produces an image more rich in every detail than ever before.

Q. FLIR India has gain credible market share in thermal imagers, how did FLIR India managed this significant growth?

FLIR is Global leader in Thermography range of products and we are trying to follow the same pattern here in India. Journey of FLIR in India has been satisfactory till now and we hope to maintain the same pace in future. Our key strengths are Best technical features of the product, continuous global Innovations and local support.

Q. What is track record of FLIR in terms of overall Performance ?

Overall, FLIR has grown 438 % in the last Ten Years. From USD 261 Million revenue in 2002, we achieved USD

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1.4 Billion in 2012 which has been a great achievement. Our commercial systems division grew 738 % in these 10 years with a revenue of USD 786 Million in 2012 from USD 94 Million in 2002. Future looks more promising.

Q. Explain the various uses to which thermal imaging systems can be put to for Power/Electrical sector ?

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Continued from page no.60 Surveillance, these units can play vital role. FLIR Thermal cameras come with different choices- portable ones as well as Ethernet based fixed ones for 24 X 7 online applications.

For Electrical Systems, main applications include :-

● Detection of potential circuit overload or areas of unusually high electrical resistance, allowing electricians to replace the circuit before failure, eliminating costly downtime or further damage to the electrical system. ● Hot fuse Connections ● Power generation inspections including exciters, connections, motor control centers & bus ducts. ● Substation Electrical inspections including switchgear, breakers, transformers & capacitor banks. ● Overhead urban and rural distribution electrical inspections ● Electrical motor inspections In the utilities industry, failure is not an option. That’s why infrared thermal imaging has become a key tool for predictive maintenance programs for utility firms everywhere.

FLIR provides utilities with the most advanced thermal imaging solutions to support a 24/7 monitoring programs that keep the vital electrical power grid up and running.

Regular IR Scans Keep the Lights On- Electric companies must have reliable power lines to provide

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their customers with the service they expect and deserve. Unfortunately, when lightning arresters fail, the whole system hangs in the balance.

Regular inspections can help prevent power outage by detecting bad lightning arresters in substations and faults in distribution lines.

Substations- A wide view of a substation can quickly show areas where unwanted high resistance connections exist. Electrical current passing through a resistive connection produces heat; electrical systems get hot when connections loosen or corrode and power is not properly transmitted – no other predictive maintenance technology may be as effective for electrical inspections as IR thermography.

Q. How about FLIR India’s initiatives in thermal imagers in power segment?

We have complete range of Thermal Imagers available starting from INR 99,999/- plus tax (which is suitable for a lineman) to highest performance unit which can be used to detect small hotspot at a long distance of Power Transmission lines.

Q. Can you brief us more about FLIR India’s top line product range catering to power industry?

For power Industry, The FLIR T600Series offer a crisp thermal image of 640 x 480 pixels on which the smallest of details can be seen. The T600Series is flexible, can meet every

need and has extensive communication possibilities. This unit allows to see temperature differences as small as 0.035 Deg C. The tilt able IR unit gives you great flexibility and allows to work faster and in a comfortable position during inspections. Our new feature- Innovative MSX produces an image more rich in every detail than ever before.

Q. What kind of technological innovations do you witness in this industry?

In thermal Imaging camera industry, the latest innovation is wifi enabled 640 x 480 Thermal cameras which can communicate with ipad/iphone for advanced applications.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to thermal imagers industry?

The main issue is to provide highest technological product at lowest bidding price. I think Industry need to address this as there should be more grading for highest technically available product.

Q. Can you briefly tell about your background ?

I am a graduate Engineer with degree of B.E in Electronics and Communication. I did my management course from IIM, Calcutta and have more than 20 years of work experience. I am taking care of India operations of Handheld products for FLIR Commercial Systems.

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Success through innovation

RR Kabel was the first to manufacture Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables in the year 1999 and the first company to have RoHS compliance. RR Kabel presents the latest and widest range of better and cost efficient electrical wires for residential, industrial and the telecommunication industry. The next major expansion project was the setting up of the second manufacturing unit at Waghodia, Gujarat in the year 2011 which increased the capacity of the production of high quality power cables.

T Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, President, Ram Ratna Group

he foundation of what today is a pioneer in electrical sector, was a vision and effort towards providing a safer environment to live in. It started as a journey led by a visionary, Shri. Rameshwarlal Kabra and taken forward by his sons which turned the new leaf in the electrical and infrastructure sectors. The company, over the past decade-and-a-half, has changed more than ever before in its enriching journey.

The market scenario has always been changing rapidly and moving towards growth. The needs and demands for quality products specially in the electrical sector have been constantly on the rise.

Safety of human life gets prime importance. By now we all know that short circuit in electrical wiring is major contributor in fire caused by human carelessness. Its more disheartening to know that major death occur in incident of fire is due to poisonous smoke emitted by the PVC or wire insulation.

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Continued from page no.64 and exceptional performance.

With over 15 years of dedication in putting the best technology at work, today RR Kabel is one of the leading manufacturers of wires and cables globally. A part of Ram Ratna Group, RR Kabel has obtained an influential position in the industry by changing the dynamics of wire engineering.

Setting up a manufacturing unit at Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Gujarat, India in the year 1998, RR Kabel worked its way to produce wires & cables with best technologies like HFFR ( Halogen Free Flame Retardant) and UNILAY to maximize its potential and focus on the imperativeness of fire safety.

RR Kabel was the first to manufacture Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables in the year 1999 and the first company to have RoHS compliance. RR Kabel presents the latest and widest range of better and cost efficient electrical wires for residential, industrial and the telecommunication industry.

The next major expansion project was the setting up of the second manufacturing unit at Waghodia, Gujarat in the year 2011 which increased the capacity of the

production of high quality power cables.

The range includes FIREXHFFR, the only cable to have HFFR insulation with UNILAY conductor, to FLAMEX-FRLSH, low smoke and flame retardant cables, SUPEREX and UNILAY. This unique twin technology of HFFR and Unilay being RoHS compliant, it gives optimal current carrying capacity delivering a perfect blend of safety, unmatched reliability and eliminating the risk of electrical fires.

With a massive impact of HFFR cables, RR Kabel is also making more value additions to its

current range of products with LT cables, Instrumentation cables and most essential and vastly required Fire Alarm Cables. Constantly emerging with new marketing and technical perspectives that are globally significant, we are aiming to create significance of our multi-faceted range when designing, making it better for the environment and the customers.

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has 19 international approvals and Indian accreditations the most recent being ISO 50001: 2011. Every product in the range represents trust, transparency and innovation with an assurance of safety with the most stringent Indian and International certifications that has set the standards in providing the best in quality, service and customer care.

From just an endeavor to being one of the leading companies in the industry, RR Kabel has come a long way up the ladder.

Our company’s success mantra is that we have always been driven by idea and proficiency, focused vision and the craving to offer the best at all times. We conduct our businesses based on principles, ethics, transparency, trust and are obliged to contribute towards the well being and prosperity of the

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society and nation at large.

The amazing and enriching journey that started years ago with an intention to provide the best has today enabled us to keep widening our scope and reach has won us the trust of millions of customers across the globe.

Our journey over the years has been rewarding. We are constantly looking at accomplishing new milestones and extending our portfolio. With fierce updating of innovative products in every segment, there are several ambitious growth plans to expand our global reach. We are already a respectable name in the wire and cable industry & few years down the line, we expect substantial increase in the

growth rate of the company & anticipate as to what it is currently.

Today RR Kabel is one of the leading preferred brands of reputed organizations and are one of the largest suppliers for wires & cables with a prestigious clientele that includes top developers, corporate, individuals, companies and various 5 star hotels. The future promises plenty for RR Kabel as it sets the plans for the next chapter of its advancement. More importantly the group comes to be regarded as being the best manufactures of quality wires & cables in India.

The impact of HFFR Cables have been intense and with such a strong response, the research and developments have been upped intensely. With the best high end technologies and lead by the most skilled team of engineers who give us the cutting edge to fulfill the needs of the emerging domestic and global markets, we envision to reach the epitome in manufacturing the best flame retardant cables in the industry.

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Ravin Group : Transforming growth with innovative approach and development across the decades of our operation. We believe that our products should be safe, dependable and sustainable.

SAFETY

Mr. Vijay Karia - CMD Ravin Group of Companies

Q. We have been seeing a New Corporate Logo of Ravin Group in the media. What is the thought process behind the new logo?

The Group was established by my father Mr. Pramod Karia in the year 1950 as Ravin Trading Company.

From that time, the name Ravin has been synonymous with high quality and service. The logo itself is not new and is actually a modified old logo which we have revived. The colours in the logo stand for the three core values of our Group, i.e. safety , dependability and sustainability.

Our strong imbibed core values of Safety, Dependability and Sustainability comes across as our strength and the basis of our growth

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● Our products always adhere to international safety standards and SAFETY first to the users, the public in general, our employees and the environment is our priority. ● Safety coincides with production and quality and is an integral part of our business. ● A series of pioneering safety innovations has made Ravin a leader in safety over the past few years.

DEPENDABILITY ● We realise the importance of customer satisfaction which results in unmatched DEPENDABILITY. ● Dependability is living up to our word and fulfilling our promises. ● Dependability is supplying product which do not fail. ● Our customers, employees, and communities deserve our respect, honesty, and expert abilities. ● When a project is completed, our goal is to be remembered as a trusted partner that delivered the promised results.

SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY for us is an approach that integrates people, planet and profit, resulting in a greener and safer tomorrow. Sustainability involves our ongoing commitment to communities, stakeholders, the environment, health and safety and

the economic performance of our business. Our aim is to promote a responsible culture and implement robust corporate systems to consistently meet our sustainability goals.

We understand that best practice in these areas will help us to be a leading, international, diversified, upstream, products company. That is why we are working towards integrating sustainability practices across all our operations and business activities so they can grow in the same manner and pace.

Q. Could you shed some light on the new business segments that Ravin has ventured in the last few years? What is the growth that you are targeting and the opportunities that you are looking at in these segments?

Ravin Group now operates into five clear verticals – (1) Manufacturing of Energy Cables up to 220 KV (2) EHV installations, projects and services (3) Solar energy EPC projects, with emphasis on Tracker systems (4) Specialised power products like Moisture Removal systems for Transformers (5) Retail Energy products. We are targeting a CAGR of more than 25% over the next 5 years into all these areas, and we are confident of achieving the same.

Q. Now that the new government is in place, what changes do you expect in the Electrical segment and how do you see the entire sector and industry performing?

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different utilities, each with their own set of specifications. I for one would strongly advocate that the time has come to demolish ministries at state levels and just go with a central ministry, with implementation at state levels , and not the decision making. Similarly the regulatory commissions should not be at state level but at a centralised level and experienced people who know the subjects i.e technocrats and not politicians should be at the helm

commoditised.

People have to realise that past few years and the infrastructure generation of renewable energy just segment is highly stressed due to the does not mean installation of solar lack of policies and lack of decisions panels, inverters and batteries, but it at all levels of the government. In fact calls for a high degree of engineering in the last few years we have seen a skill, which we are capable of negative growth in most segments of providing. Other than focusing on the electrical industry due to policy fixed solar installations, we decided paralysis which is fatal for a growing to go in for tracker systems, which country like India. basically mean that the solar panels This has been further are installed on a single axis or on hampered by the fact that no strong a dual axis tracker, which moves personality who knows the sector during the day with the has been made the Minister sun, like the sunflower of the power sector. With moves towards the Sun. due respect I can say that So also this tracker system the last good Minister that moves the panels so as to we had in the power sector get maximum energy from was Mr. Suresh Prabhu who Sunlight, and this means came and made positive and an addition of almost 35% sweeping changes in the increase in generation sector and brought in the capacity, at a nominal 10Electricity Act. 15% increased CAPEX cost.

We require such Thus your ROI is much dynamic people at the helm Shri Pramod Karia, Chairman, Ravin Group (from left) faster and the dependence of affairs.Currently,there with Shri Narendra Modi at his office on fossil fuel reduces by a are a lot of media reports large extent. The best thing is on various ministries being that these systems can be retrofitted of affairs. Admittedly this would be merged for better efficiencies. If that onto the existing installations. Hence a bold step to take but if we are to happens, we can expect this sector to we felt that this was a segment in make this sector grow exponentially, take off in a very short span of time which we will need to invest more of we would have to use bold steps and and we would see a growth impetus technology and we have done so. methods to achieve results. which has so far been missing.

Q. There are 8 ministries involved in the energy sector. State governments also have their own set of ministries. Has the time come to have one centralised ministry for energy and would such a move help in improving efficiencies?

It has been one of the woes of the power sector that there are various ministries involved in the energy sector and that power is both a federal as well as a state subject and this perhaps is leading to breakdown in efficiencies as well as a slow down in the decision making process.

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Q. Ravin is highly active in the Renewable Energy segment; could you tell us more about your interest in renewable energy and the strategic thinking behind entering this segment?

Ravin Group has always been keen to enter into areas of technology and we believe that renewable energy segment holds a huge potential in the country. The renewable energy segment however, like most other segments in India which get very easily and quickly saturated, has also reached the position where the segment has actually become

Q. The solar energy segment is highly saturated with similar products offering from different companies today.What are the innovative products that you have launched in the solar sector? What are their unique features?

As stated above, the solar energy segment is saturated with similar products but all these are fixed installation products and we have moved with tracker systems. The uniqueness of the tracker system is that it tracks the Sun and in a vast country like India especially on Continue on page no.74

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Continued from page no.72 rooftops installation of this tracker system can be a big boon and boost to the Solar segment, as it does not occupy roof space as well as increases the output tremendously.

Q. The current focus is to make renewable energy systems affordable. Should the emphasis not be to make it more accessible to the common man?

I entirely agree that the current emphasis on cost reductions is actually choking the industry and is making the sector very unattractive for the people because of various reasons like low ROI, lack of finance and support from the banks, continuous change in policies and differential policies across different states, R&D has stagnated in this sector, no new manufacturing facilities are coming in and all this leads to a situation where an industry turns sick in the guise of making it affordable.

Competition has to be healthy and at the same time competition has also to promote growth of all segments of industry i.e. increase in technical capabilities through improvement in efficiencies and output , thereby reducing costs and not just reduction in per unit tariffs without reduction in costs. At the current moment reduction in tariffs is only leading to a diminishing ROI which results in lack of R&D and curtailment of any kind of incentives towards growth.

Q. What made you foray into this highly competitive segment of retail energy solutions? What strategy are you adopting to market these products?

The retail energy segment is something which is an unexplored segment. It is not a highly competitive

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segment in terms of products or in terms of technologies but it is highly price competitive, because cheap products are being imported into the country and it is very easy to steal on such products so the consumer is forced to buy these products as he does not have any other branded products available in market.

We intend to cater to such a market where people will be quality conscious and will be able to discern quality products across non quality and unsafe products. We are employing multiple strategies in marketing these products, as well as are adapting multiple outlets, with a clear ideology to have these products reach our segment of the market and help people use these products on a repeated basis.

Q. What is the feedback that you are getting for solar retail products from the consumers?

These retails products, which also consist of solar products have been doing extremely well in the market and the feedback that we are getting from consumers is that they were not aware of these products earlier and now that these products are available, they are keen to buy such products and are looking to go high end rather than just going in for cheaper products. We are very happy with the feedback and with the kind of pull that we are getting from the market.

Q. Please tell us more about Ravin’s solar lighting solutions for rural areas? What are its key features?

We have developed lanterns with solar panels which are of course a boon for the rural areas but can be used for all places including urban areas. The features of these lanterns are that it has an adjustable dimmer, and it has LED’s, which are guaranteed for a life of 1 lakh hours.

Hence the lantern can run for more than 36 hours in one charge, with the lowest setting, and can run for more than 12 hours at the highest brightness. The unique feature about this lantern is that apart from the light, it contains a USB port which can be used for charging the mobile phone. Hence a person with lantern is not only able to light up his house or his place of business, but is also able to charge his mobile phone from the same lantern, and hence is free from any electricity needs for communication purposes also. This is also a big hit with various vendors and people with handcarts, who find it a problem to charge their mobile phones for the full day.

Q. As a CMD of the company, how do you define success for yourself and your company ? Where do you see the group 3 to 5 years from now?

As the CMD of the company, I hold myself responsible for the performance of each and every member of the organisation, and success for me personally is to have a happy, enthusiastic and empowered set of colleagues working in the company, and we want to see ourselves as a preferred employer .Success for the company is not only to be a preferred employer but to be a debt free company in the next few years time, and we look to work towards that area.

Three to five years from now we see our Group spread across the globe, employing various technologies in the energy segment, which would be the hallmark classification of a truly diversified power products company. We see ourselves as an efficient workforce who is truly interested in the work that they are doing, and their enthusiasm will be infectious so that even the customer feels happy in working with us.

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HPL : The Innovator Of Technology In India

Mr. Lalit Seth, CMD, Mr. Rishi Seth, JMD, and Mr. Gautam Seth, JMD. HPL ELECTRIC & POWER PVT. LTD

Q. HPL India is in the industry for 5 decades, what are the discerning achievements that has been made by the company in the electrical segment?

HPL, a multi product electric equipment company is among the leading players in the electrical industry today. The company has always believed in being technically abreast and keeping a great focus on the design and development of products. That is why, the heart of HPL is the R&D centre, with over 100 engineers innovating, developing and processing to produce the very best in class products for you. The R&D centre is approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, which ensures that the products manufactured here are superior in quality, technology and finish.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global

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The company has 69 marketing offices across the country with 1,500 authorised dealers and over 18,000 retailers. The group has manpower of more than 5,400 people. HPL has its presence overseas in South-east Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Products in HPL manufacturing facilities are supervised by its technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design.

This strong & effective presence gives HPL products a respectable share in the market and justifies its brand image that is ‘Technology Brand of India’.

alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

HPL has its presence overseas in South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The products in HPL manufacturing facilities are supervised by its technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design. Currently, HPL is on a global expansion policy to expand its business horizons and is looking for marketing alliances for its products from unexplored markets. Exporting its products to Middle East, SAARC and European Countries, HPL is increasingly focused on export-led growth through optimal utilization of its comparative technical advantage vis-à-vis competitors.

Q. What is the market potential for HPL products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

HPL’s product range is divided into four groups – Electronic

Energy Meters, Switchgears, Lighting, and Wires & Cables..

Owing to the superior quality and performance of products, HPL enjoys an edge over competitors in the field of low voltage switchgear and protection devices, metering and Energy Management System, CFL Luminaries, Wires and Cables.

Recently, HPL has added modular switches and accessories to its already huge portfolio.

In Electronic Energy Meters category, HPL is the largest manufacturers of meters in India and among the top few in the world. The strength of this confidence is moving HPL from existing turnover of Rs. 1300 Crores to Rs. 1800 Crores in the next two years. Due to HPL’s unwavering commitment to quality, the products have the markings of Indian and International standards like ISI, CE, KEMA. This dedication to technology has earned HPL the

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name of ‘The Technology of India’

Brand

Q. Is there are any alliances, HPL made recently to strengthen its position in electrical industry?

Co operation with international companies is an ongoing process and we are always open to it as we are committed to bring in the latest technology in India and to our customers.

Q. What are the distinguishing factors which makes HPL, a cutting edge over competition?

A cutting edge factor of HPL products are technology, R&D and quality. HPL evaluates all these factors while adopting new production techniques.

This enhances the acceptability of products. Due to innovative technology adapted by HPL engineers, the products comprise both technology & durability. Ultramodern manufacturing facilities ensure accuracy & reliability of the products.

Q. Please elucidate in brief about the HPL infrastructure & What are the measure that is being taken from the phase of manufacturing to distribution of the products?

The company has 69 marketing offices across the country with 1,500 authorised dealers and over

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18,000 retailers. The group has manpower of more than 5,400 people. HPL has its presence overseas in South-east Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Products in HPL manufacturing facilities are supervised by its technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design. This strong & effective presence gives HPL products a respectable share in the market and justifies its brand image that is ‘Technology Brand of India’.

Q. Brief about your company’s performance in 2013?

The HPL range enjoys superiority in technology, quality and performance and has an edge over competitors in the field of

Electronic Energy Meters and Energy management Systems, lowvoltage Switchgear and protection devices, CFL, luminaries, wires & cables and modular switches.

HPL has maintained almost 20% growth over last year, and we should achieve a turnover of Rs. 1300 crores in this financial year. The company has a Govt.

Approved “HPL R&D centre” with over 100 design engineers, working constantly to upgrade technology in tune with company’s mission. The products in HPL manufacturing facilities are supervised by its skilled technical team and are the best in terms of technology, quality and design.

Q. According to you what is the current status of Electrical equipment sector?

The Electrical sector in India has been in the forefront for last few years and now has well matured technology. HPL , a multi product electrical equipment company is among India’s foremost organisation known for its technology & quality .It has always focused on design & development of product to bring the latest in technology.

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Rishabh Instruments : Spearheading innovations in Testing & Calibration Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global infrastructure?

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Television engineering, Digital Technology, Educational, Defense, Indian Railways, Hotels, and Utilities but not limited to these only.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

We believe that with swift economic and industrial growth is set to increase the energy consumption.

Energy-intensive industries & rail- road infrastructure of the tier I and tier II cities, have been rapidly growing for the last three to five years and this trend is likely to continue.

Power generation is still lagging the demand but should catch up to fulfill the shortage that we presently have.

Various end-user segments are witnessing increased awareness of energy efficiency, energy conservation, power quality and a shift in requirements from product base to solution base. As an international player, we see more & more emerging technologies, new R&D breakthroughs, booming economies & growing market in coming years.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Rishabh is a R&D focused organization. Other than modernizing and improving our present basket of products, we have internal goals to

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add one new product basket each year to the existing range. Hence we are mixing traditional products with modern products/technologies such as instruments to measure Solar Parameters or improve power quality where we will see a big growth in Domestic market. After LUMEL S.A. we acquired the SIFAM & TINSLEY brands which have a very high reputation in UK and help us to penetrate a new segment. We make five year rolling plans to give our growth a particular direction proposed on the basis of market requirement.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Over the years we have introduced many quality products in Indian markets which are known for their robustness, precision and safety features. We have launched next generation multimeters, in

November 2013, which have received very good response from the market.

Our ambitious and aggressive plan to increase our market share in the T&M as well as ICP sphere is fueled by expansion of our current line of products and diversification into new product ranges. We will soon be introducing power quality clamp meter & advanced multimeters offering unique value propositions to our customers.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

We want to be the organization that always exceeds customer expectation in products, in technology and in service with constant process improvement and market feedback.

We are going big way to increase our presence in the Global marketplace with added manpower & technology integration .

For Example : Rishabh Instruments export by and large covers up for the entire globe, however current market of concentration is Latin America & Middle East. We are currently looking at opening support offices in Latin America, western & Eastern Europe & Middle East.

As the market is going towards non-conventional energy, we are looking at applying this form of energy in our product offerings.

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Sumitron Exports : Brand recognition for quality

Shri S.K. Jain, M.D Sumitron Exports Private Limited

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

Established in the year 1986, SUMITRON® today is a well-known name in the industry. We are one of the leading Distributors / Stockists of imported products (Equipment, Tools, Materials & Components) for Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, Automotive, Medical and Pharmaceutical industries in India.

We represent and support some of the finest brands from around the globe, including but not limiting to : HAKKO - Japan, KOKI - Japan, FISNAR - U.S.A., KESTER Singapore, EBSO - Germany, ITW Chemtronics - U.S.A., CARTON Japan, IDEAL - U.S.A., AVEN - U.S.A., ELECTROLUBE - U.K., TOTECH EU Netherlands, 3M - U.S.A., TRESTON - Finland, ITW Texwipe - Singapore, ITW SIMCO - Japan, VISION ENGINEERING - U.K., FLUKE U.S.A. and ACL - U.S.A. All the products from our world-renowned Principals are well-supported by our qualified and trained team of Engineers. We maintain a huge stock

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of inventory of hundreds of our Principals’ products so as to meet our customers requirements in least possible time.

With branch offices in major metros and cities across India, we are able to ensure highest level of satisfaction for our valued customers.

Guided by the dynamic leadership of our Managing Director Mr. S. K. Jain, who has so very lovingly been nurturing SUMITRON Group, as well as our Directors Mr. Sumeet Jain and Mr. Rohit Jain, our organization has been having a steady growth over all these years.

We are an SSI company, and members of some of the premier organizations like PHD Chambers, IEEMA, TEMA, SMTA (India Chapter) - U.S.A., Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), etc. Ours is an ISO 9001 : 2008 certified company, and QUALITY is the key-word for all our Principals’ Products that we offer to our valued customers in India.

‘Excellence in Service’ is our motto, and all SUMITRON team members live by this motto.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Our recent initiatives include further strengthening of our presence in the electronics manufacturing sector, as well as having new tie-ups with some of the well - known international companies for offering their latest products to diverse industries in India.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

opportunities in the coming years.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

In anticipation of favourable Government policies, we expect the Electronics manufacturing sector to grow at a much faster pace than it has in the past.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

We have already taken initiatives to introduce new technologies from our foreign Principals to our valued customers in India. Keeping abreast with the world-market trends and bringing new Products to our valued customers is an ongoing process at SUMITRON.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Each of the products in our range is Top Line as we always make an application oriented sale. Our customers’ needs make our products ‘Top Line’.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

SUMITRON® today is a well-known name in the Electronics, Electrical, Telecom & Automotive sectors. We would like to see our similar presence in other sectors also, and are already diversifying our product-line to cater to multiple industries that include Medical, Pharmaceutical, Lighting, Solar and other renewable energy sectors.

With the change in government at the centre, we are hopeful of healthy industrial growth in our country, and are looking forward to ample market

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Cable glands – IP 54, IP 68, EMC, DOUBLE COMPRESSION 90 Years + of German excellence in India As a manufacturer with a strong know-how of more than 90 years in processing all kinds of metal and plastics we also serve our customers with special-purpose solutions.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Mr. Marc Seidel, Director, Geissel India Pvt. Ltd.

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

The Geissel Group has two manufacturing facilities.

The headquarters, based in Germany as well as our 100% Indian daughter based in Pune. Originally founded in 1920 from my great-grandfather we settled in India in 1994 – already 20 years ago. With over additional 20 country representations worldwide including own storage we supply our customers with our product ranges of precision turned parts, cable glands, conduits and accessories.

Lately we developed a totally new IP 68 double compression cable gland for the Indian and Middle East market. Easy to use, economically and equipped with the highest standards. With our experience in extreme climatic areas we serve customers from Siberia to hot and sandy conditions. Already in the 1970s we have been one of the head suppliers for cable glands for the newly built airport in Riyadh and presently we are part of the chosen international suppliers for the Makkah Kab’ba Project 2020.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

As a company with years of experience in India as well as high quality cable glands and accessories we understand the needs of our Indian customers and try to strengthen our shares in the market. We want to be a long-term and strategic partner for our customers and want to grow with them.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

Geissel India - Pune

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For us it is important to serve our customers punctually from our fullyautomated finished parts warehouse.

Presently for example we are involved in projects with special requirements for electromagnetic compatibility as

well as stainless steel projects for the oil and gas, chemical or foodprocessing industry.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Along with the input of our sales staff worldwide and together with our German development centre we are monitoring the market very closely and invest in machinery, manpower and new products on a regular basis.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

In India our top line products are definitely our cable glands along with all our accessories, our conduits as well as our customized solutions.

The principle that “Our customers’ success is ours as well” guides our working and thinking to this day.

We expect a lot of ourselves, and are never satisfied with resting on our laurels. That’s another reason why we go from strength to strength, we continue our logical development, we continue to search for new, even better, more efficient solutions. And we find them.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Together with our customers we want to offer a highly technical quality range of cable glands and accessories to a cost-effective price, available from stock all over India.

That’s the reason we are building up a network of Geissel-experts who can help our customers with their special requirements.

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DIRAK - INNOVATIONS AS GROWTH DRIVERS

Mr. Dileep Kumar, Managing Director, Dirak India

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IRAK India is headquartered in Bangalore, with sales offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

Dirak India is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Dirak Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of mechanical and electronic hardware.

The company’s products include accessories for electrical cabinets and enclosures, locks, latches, hinges, gaskets and other industrial fittings.

It has significant market penetration in a wide variety of industries, ranging from process control, energy distribution, rail, industrial machinery and food processing equipment to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), IT and network services. In addition, Dirak is active in a number of specialist markets, including medical equipment, data centre security and tunnel security.

Since it was incorporated in 1991, the Dirak Group has registered

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over 300 patents for hinges, latches, seals and mounting systems and has expanded into a global enterprise.

In addition to its Indian subsidiary, the company has offshoots in Singapore, China, the United States and Great Britain, and has offices on every continent. However, founder Dieter Ramsauer still takes a hands-on approach to research and development; despite running a global company he manages to spend over half his time working on product engineering.

India is a key strategic market for Dirak, and many of its global key accounts have major subsidiaries in the country. The company sees major investment in India’s infrastructure and energy sector as offering significant potential for future expansion. Its experience with materials and its ability to respond to customer requirements are key to its success, and its Indian operation offers opportunities in both areas.

The rapid growth of the Indian economy means the market for new and refurbished industrial plant, power generation units and rail and telecoms equipment is vibrant.

This provides fertile ground for companies like Dirak, which are engaged in advanced industrial design, allowing for large-scale production of cutting-edge products.

The company’s presence in India also allows it to work closely with clients in the country and keep pace with their rapidly evolving technical requirements.

One of Dirak’s key innovations

is a system called SnapLine which was brought to market in 2004 and allows faster assembly of sheet metal enclosures compared with traditional, screw-based construction.

The principle of the system is simple: individual components are equipped with bevelled spring bolts which snap into place when components are pushed into their housings. In much the same way as a spring loaded door lock, the fastening remains secure unless the bolt is pulled back using a latch.

DIRAK recently launched its E-LINE product Series which are electronic locking systems that can be managed remotely through software.

E-LINE monitors and controls access to confidential data that is stored in server / data enclosures. The detailed requirements of individual customers can be implemented, whether it is a single unit or a master plan for a corporation. Datacentres are one of the major verticals for this product group.

Our Mission DIRAK is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-quality latching, locking, gasket and hinging systems.

For more information, Email: sales@dirak.co.in Web: www.dirak.com

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Fruits of energy audits

By M.G. Gharapure

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nergy audit has been known to industries since first oil shock of 1973. Over the years, the process of carrying out audits has evolved. The scope of energy audit expanded from housekeeping to cogeneration ad sometimes energy auditing. There are many industries who have carried out audits 3-4 times in the past 10 years.

Resource Conservation Earth is endowed with limited resources. Our generation is lucky that we have these limited resources to consume. But future generations many not be, if we squander away

resources by inefficient use. This thought may appear philanthropic for young engineers who are eager to perform rather than philosophize.

But eventually they will also see the truth in it.

Better cash flow Businesses are becoming competitive day by day. Due to explosion of information on internet, penetration into new areas is creating a lot of blockages on working capital.

Further, cost of energy is of no consequence to the customer who is now comparing products feature by feature.

Lesser expenses on energy release cash on daily basis. With tight liquidity condition, a finance manager finds this to be the biggest relief both in good and bad business environments.

Better design of process and equipments Better process and equipment are the symbols of growth from caveman to modern life. Energy audits have made progress from filament lamp to CFL possible. Similarly, design of exothermic process such as blast furnace, sulphuric acid plants have new energy efficient process.

Change is sometimes so great that customers have become generators of energy. Energy efficient designs compel you to have an objective look at basic design. Engineering skills get honed which requires multidisciplinary knowledge.

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Continued from page no.90 Saving in foreign exchange Very few countries have old on fuel resources. Therefore a lot of money changes currency forms. Third world countries loose lots of funds due to such transactions. Use of coal fuels and that too judiciously helps to save foreign exchange.

Growth in meaningful employment New skills, multidisciplinary knowledge and team work are necessary for implementation of energy audit. Good sense pervades after some persistent efforts.

Sequence of events reinforces faith in human development.

Use of agro residue fuels promotes skill in usual sector. Postharvest lull I village leads to empty minds. Manufacturing activity like briquetting not only infuses capital but growth in the minds of rural folks.

Reduction in commissions of carbon Energy audits take you through energy efficient rate to reach your production goods. Savings in energy result in lesser fuel/electrical energy expenses at utilities. Lesser fuel/ substituted fuel reduce the CO2 loading to atmosphere layers and stops reflectance which leads to global warming. Low lying areas feared to get flooded. No consumer can justify blatant wastage. There is talk about commission related penalties.

renewable potential hitherto untapped and earn carbon credits.

Developed countries have taken vow to reduce commission to 1990 levels or fund the efforts in the third world countries via carbon credits. Funds obtained will thus reach the poor.

Health Energy losses are rarely silent. Be it compressed air, steam, bad bearings, vibration, etc. Energy audits suggest reduction in such losses. Low noise working stops ear damage and operators can enjoy good health.

Change over to more efficient routs, equipment initially gets jeered, resisted. But on implementation, it eradicates the monotony in the workplace. A lot of planning, thinking and physical efforts are needed during implementation of more efficient gadgets. Thus energy audit efforts lead to better mental and physical he3alth of operatpors & managers.

Summary Energy audit touches various facets of social development.

Human development, which started with control over fire and later on electrical energy, has changed the world in recent times. The third world countries are yet to reap the full benefits of energy audits which lead to more employment, enhanced health and extra funds through carbon credits.

Energy audits recommendations thus need a look beyond the payback.

Funds earned through credit transfer Third world countries can use

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Pipe inspection with top power density Imagine the drain is clogged and not a single drop is flowing down any more. A common problem – the cause can be hidden in the far corners of a sewage system. This is where inspection robots come into play to hunt for the cause.

Motors by maxon motor provide the robotic vehicles with a precision drive, among others uses.

Figure 1: Supervision pipe inspection robot by iPEK. © 2012 iPEK

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obots are increasingly being used for fully automated tasks that are too dangerous, monotonous or when it would be unreasonable to ask a human to perform the task. For example, today innovative systems such as inspection robots for sewage ducts are used worldwide for highprecision damage detection. There are even inspection robots that can climb 90 m high onto wind turbines to inspect the rotor blades of the wind energy generators.

Underground sewage pipelines that stretch across many kilometers are also highly complex systems.

These systems have to function reliably at all times. Regular inspection is therefore mandatory, to avoid damage caused by corrosion, cracks and mechanical wear. Yet the narrow, labyrinthine sewer systems are frequently inaccessible for humans – this is where only technical equipment can save the day.

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Today many different devices are available, for everything from inspections to remedying faults and breakdowns. Depending on the type of application, the sewer robots come in different sizes and with different tools and other specific features. From simple inspection units to complete systems, iPEK International GmbH based in Sulzberg (Germany) and Hirschegg (Austria) provides a wide range of robots for pipe and sewer inspections. The company, which was found in 1988, develops camera systems and driving units for sewer inspection, for example the modular “ROVION®” inspection system.

The driving units are characterized by ease of steering and the short wheel base means that obstacles and stairs are no problem. Two different driving unit sizes and a separately available carriage make it possible to inspect pipe systems with inner diameters of 100 mm to 1000 mm.

The remote-controlled ROVION is equipped with a color camera with shutter function, which is necessary for lens protection. Furthermore the bright LEDs help to light up even the darkest corners. Additionally products such as the “SUPERVISION®” and “ROVVER®” system are available for use in pipes with diameters of 100 mm or larger. The “SUPERVISION®” system has also been designed for inspecting deep wells, shafts and boreholes.

maxon motors for in-pipe use The drives for these sewer robots

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Figure 2: Some of the movements of the camera pan heads are controlled by maxon RE motors. © 2012 iPEK

Figure 3: The inspection robots of iPEK can be used in pipes with a diameter of 100 mm and above. © 2012 iPEK

Figure 4: The ROVION® driving unit with camera system; maxon motors provide the necessary drive. © 2012 iPEK

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have to withstand the high loads inherent to the difficult conditions.

The requirements therefore include a very high power density, to allow smaller sizes. This is an important criterion especially for applications in narrow spaces. Furthermore the motors have to have smooth power curves, to allow accurate motor control. For the planetary gearhead, high efficiency is mandatory. And the motor-gearhead units used have to have an excellent build quality, as they will be subjected to high loads. Motors from maxon motor meet all these requirements. The maxon motors are used mainly as drive motors for the driving units of the ROVION®, SuperVision® and ROVVER® inspection systems. All motors are coupled with a matching gearhead.

The largest maxon motor used in iPEK products is the brushless EC-max 30, with a power of 60 W. The ROVION® driving units are each equipped with one EC-max with a diameter of 22 mm. This drive is also the smallest motor used in the driving units. Each driving unit is equipped with two drives (left, right), to enable steering of the vehicles. Some of the various camera heads for the sewer robots are equipped with medium-sized motors, as rotation and pan motors (panning, rotating and focusing).

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Figure 5: The brushless maxon EC-max22 drives the iPEK driving units.© 2012 maxon motor ag

Figure 6: The heart of the maxon DC motors is the globally patented ironless winding, System maxon © 2012 maxon motor ag consists of a maxon RE 6 DC motor – an energy-efficient direct current motor with a diameter of only 6 mm.

This drive is used in a highly flexible camera head, in combination with a planetary gearhead. The camera heads with LED lighting allow inspection of every nook and cranny of the pipeline system, as they have a pan range of ±135° and can rotate fully around their own axis. Other motors are used for the lift drive of the camera lifter.

For more information maxon precision motor India Pvt Ltd No. 4 Subhodayam, 3rd Floor, New BEL Road, RMV II stage, Bangalore- 560 094 Tel : 91 80 41734132 E-mail: info.in@maxonmotor.com Web site: www.maxonmotor.in

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FLIR unveils new line of Test & Measurement tools New product lineup includes an advanced digital multimeter, two clamp meters, NCV detector, moisture meter, and videoscope

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uilding upon its 50-year history as the world leader in thermal imaging technology, FLIR Systems announces the launch of a new line of Test & Measurement (T&M) equipment. Exhibiting the same standard for innovation, quality, and reliability that our customers have come to expect from FLIR, these new T&M tools were engineered from the ground up to include world-class capabilities – advanced diagnostics, enhanced productivity, and increased connectivity – that address our customers’ real-world needs.

Three new FLIR electrical meters This brand new T&M product line includes three electrical meters – the FLIR DM93, FLIR CM83, and FLIR CM78. All feature large/clear LCD displays, bright dual-LED worklights to illuminate dimly lit work areas, Bluetooth® connectivity to Android™ mobile devices running the latest FLIR Tools Mobile® app, and the ability to wirelessly connect to METERLiNK®-enabled FLIR thermal cameras so that electrical readings can be embedded into IR images in real time.

FLIR DM93 Streamline VFD troubleshooting The new FLIR DM93 is a rugged DMM designed with advanced VFD filtering and shielding that help professional users accurately analyze non-sinusoidal waveforms and noisy signals found in VFD-controlled equipment. Other features include

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LoZ Mode to eliminate ghost readings in long-run scenarios, and Automatic Data Recording to detect intermittent glitches.

FLIR CM83 Simplify power & VFD analysis The new FLIR CM83 is an industrial power clamp meter with power analysis and advanced VFD filtering for testing three-phase systems and VFD-controlled equipment. Other features include Harmonics Mode to find noise from different electrical sources, Phase Rotation to confirm phase orientation of three-phase systems, and Inrush Current to detect start-up transients.

FLIR CM78 Multifunctional clamp meter The new FLIR CM78 is a 1000A clamp meter that combines the capabilities of a True RMS digital multimeter and clamp meter with a non-contact IR thermometer and Type K thermocouple. Useful for working on industrial equipment and complex machinery, this new clamp meter enables users to quickly capture accurate AC/DC readings up to 1000A or 1000V.

Three new FLIR T&M products FLIR VP52 NCV detector plus worklight The new FLIR VP52 is a compact noncontact voltage detector. The FLIR VP52 has a powerful LED worklight, as well as a dual-LED convenience

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light at the probe tip. Other features include vibration feedback and multi-colored LED alarms – useful for inspections in noisy areas, and high/ low sensitivity modes for testing industrial equipment, low-voltage systems, and tamper-proof outlets.

FLIR MR77 Versatile moisture meter The new FLIR MR77 is a rugged moisture meter that features a pinless sensor and an external pin probe to capture moisture readings up to 19mm below the surface of various wood types and building materials.

The FLIR MR77 also includes a fieldreplaceable temperature/humidity sensor, spot IR thermometer with laser pointer, Bluetooth connectivity to Android™ devices running the FLIR Tools Mobile app, as well as compatibility to METERLiNKenabled FLIR IR cameras.

FLIR VS70 New videoscope The new FLIR VS70 is a rugged videoscope with intuitive handset controls that let users maneuver the camera probe into tight areas to deliver clear video and images to a large 5.7” color LCD display.

The FLIR VS70 features wide-angle 180-degree and standard 90-degree camera views, SD card storage of video, image and audio files, a sixto-eight hour battery life, USB port for convenient battery charging, and the included headset allows for voice annotations during inspections to clarify findings.

For more information about FLIR’s new test & measurement innovations, visit www.flir.com

FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal imaging cameras for a wide variety of applications. It has over 50 years of experience and thousands of thermal imaging cameras currently in use worldwide for predictive maintenance, building inspections, research & development, security and surveillance, maritime, automotive and other night-vision applications. FLIR Systems has eight manufacturing plants located in the USA (Portland, Boston, Santa Barbara and Bozeman), Sweden (Stockholm), Estonia (Talinn) and France (near Paris).

It operates offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, India, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, UK and the USA. The company has over 3,200 dedicated infrared specialists, and serves international markets through a global distributor network providing local sales and support functions.

For more information about FLIR and its products/technology visit Web: www.flir.com

For more information FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. 1111, D Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi – 110034 Tel : +91-11-4560 3555 Fax : +91-11-4721 2006 E mail : flirindia@flir.com.hk Website : www.flir.com

About FLIR Systems

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True Power: Recoginition for quality excellence

Mr. Hari Om Tiwari - DirectorTrue Power Earthings Pvt. Ltd.

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e as TRUE POWER EARTH SOLUTIONS are the leading organization in the field Installation and providing back up services for our Earthing Electrode ‘TP Earth Electrode and back fill compound material which is a superior product and comparatively priced to others product in Indian market and also our product is warranted for ten years for any manufacturing defects..

We are already supplying our product to telecommunication company (Bharti, Vodafone),Maruti ltd, Jcb ltd, Jindal steel; amd pwer ltd, jaypee cememt plants (HP),Videocon international ltd., Our organization is fully devoted in providing the cost effective and permanent solution for all type of your Earthing Requirements.

The company is established in the year 2004 by a group of qualified and zealous electrical engineers, and has continuously contributed to the development of electrical Earthing techniques. Backed with a strong

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R&D team, our organization has always been committed to deliver quality products and also our product is warranted for Ten years for any manufacturing defects therefore ‘TP Earth Electrode is a trusted name in India and abroad.

Our company is headed by a team of dedicated, motivated and qualified experts in their areas of operations and expertise in their respective fields of Electrical Earthing for the last more than four years, therefore we understand the client’s need and work with the goal “to be the best at what we are and keep striving for excellence”.

We specialize in installation and testing highly conductive, corrosion free Earthing system as well as lightning protection system.

Our services extend to private businesses (large and small) as well as Government agencies ranging from Domestic, state to national levels. Our electrode is available in different sizes of 6 Feet and 10 Feet along with Back Fill Material which reduces the resistively of Earth around the Electrode. We assured you for the required Ohmic value in normal conditions as well as with multiple installations in rocky areas.

Our electrodes are manufactured according to British Standard and are copper plated which increase the life of Electrode.

Our Product is Tested From CPRI BHOPAL. WE also Have various type of Earthing Systems and all Earthing Accessories.

For more information Web: www.truepower.co.in

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Leading wiring accessories, cable ties, & wiring management solution provider unit, leverage on the close trading ties of India with Mid East, Africa and Eastern Europe to endeavor to become a global sourcing unit.

Mission

Mr. Derek Lhundup Giantlok India BU Head.

GIANTLOK INDIA PVT. LTD.

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iantlok® is the professional brand of cable ties and wire accessories.

Its products have been sold all over the world with strategic branches in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Korea, India, and Hong Kong and so on. Through its network, Giantlok® ensured that the best and fastest solutions are offered to the customers. Its quality has been approved by all customers.

Giantlok® provides full line of cable management products, which can help all related industries, improve production efficiency and reduce assembling costs. We provide total solution for not only products, but also our outstanding service.

Giantlok® has one-stop shop products lines, which includs cable ties, stainless steel ties, security ties, cable markers, cable clamps, fasteners, cable clips, PC board supports, cable protection, wiring ducts, conduits, adapters, wire connectors, and terminals, to support different re-

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quirement of customers from every industry. By means of outstanding design, Giantlok® supports customers with high quality cable ties and wiring accessories, which are UL, CE, CSA, GL and ABS accreditation and complied EU RoHS and REACH environmental regulations.

Vision Giantlok India Private Ltd. will Endeavour to be the best cable ties and wire accessories company in India meeting the requirements of the customer and ensuring customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service. It will build Giantlok® as the preferred brand in India.

The company will be a professionally run organization meeting the high ethical standards of Giantlok®, Taiwan and conforming to the Indian laws. In the long run, it will identify the competitive advantage of an Indian sourcing

● Building a world class local team trained to identify and serve customers. ● The focus will be to understand the Indian cable ties and wire accessories markets, identify major customers, appropriate distribution channels. ● The market will be serviced initially by imports. A suitable location will be identified to build a stock point to expand customer base and give better service. ● In order to serve the large Indian geography / market, identify suitable locations and setup manufacturing unit/units, starting with extruded products. ● Examine take over/strategic alliances with local competitors ● Build close professional relationship with the concerned Government Ministries and Industry Associations. Understand the Indian anti dumping laws. ● Understand rules governing foreign Private Ltd Companies and constraints, if any, on their operations in India.

For more information Web: www.giantlok.com

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Jyoti Ceramics : Embracing Success through innovation

Mr. Raju Merani (JMD) JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

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

My father Late. Mr. Shyam Merani established Jyoti Ceramic Inds.

Pvt. Ltd. in 1970 and pioneered manufacturing of technical ceramics in India. During this journey of over 4 decades, Jyoti Ceramic Industries has garnered rich manufacturing experience and today is considered to be amongst the leaders in this field. Our manufacturing units are of international standards, each unit

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spread over 4 acres of land with lush green gardens, and are equipped with latest generation machinery.

These units are well supported by an ultra-modern engineering workshop and state-of-the art R & D Lab which is recognized by the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi. This Lab is equipped with sophisticated equipment such as microprocessor controlled electric and gas fired high temperature kilns, S.E.M, A.A.S, TG/DTA, X.R.D, X. R. F Laser Particle size analyzer etc.

Currently Jyoti Ceramic exports 65% of its production to over 55 countries. We have established a sales subsidiary company in Germany and an office in U.S.A. to cater to our customers in Europe, U.S.A, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

We have also appointed distributors in Czech Republic, Turkey, Pakistan and Australia to enable speedier

delivery to our customers across the globe.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Aside from pioneering Technical ceramic in India, Jyoti Ceramic has also to its credit developed many proprietary ceramic body formulations viz. Zirconia, Alumina, Cordierite, Frosterite, Steatite etc.

While L.T. electric switch and fuse gear components, heater parts, lamp parts, mechanical pump seal rings, ceramic grinding media and ball mill linings are some of our products, we have successfully developed: ● Zirconox®: High purity zirconia micro-beads for nano particle size grinding ● Duralox® 997: 99.7% high purity Alumina Pyrometry sheaths, tubes, rods, single and multi– bore

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insulators etc. Jyoti may be the only company in the global arena to manufacture 1mtr. long, closed one end tubes by automatic dry bag ISO pressing.

Zircosil®: Zirconium silicate based composite micro milling beads used for wet milling.

High temperature Zircoat®: refractory coatings Aluma-coat®: Corrosion and Abrasion resistant ceramic coatings Adment™: A group of inorganic, high temperature resistant ceramic adhesive cements Ceramic spacers for shunt reactors Ziecon®: Zirconia ceramic dental blanks & restoratives

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

With the world becoming a global village, awareness amongst people in the industry today is much higher and the demand for industrial ceramic products is ever increasing.

Jyoti’s approach to the international and domestic markets does not differ since markets around the world have now become one competitive arena.

Jyoti Ceramic caters to a wide range of customers and is capable of giving custom engineered solutions.

Customers for Jyoti’s grinding media are from industries like paint, colour, ink, coating, pigment, mineral, food, cosmetic, chemical , ceramic etc. manufacturing industries.

Our technical and advanced ceramic customers are from oil & gas, shipping, electrical, electronics, defense, etc. industries.

Range of Technical Ceramic Products

Q. Are there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

We at Jyoti Ceramic are constantly upgrading our machinery, equipment and technical skills in tandem with the technical advancement around the globe.

In the year 2009, looking at the country’s growing demand for Ceramic Dental restoratives, we diversified into manufacturing bioceramic products. In our 1st phase we started manufacturing ceramic dental blanks and restoratives under the brand name Ziecon® with an in-house Dental Lab equipped with CAD/CAM Milling Center.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

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Undoubtedly, to be the first, most preferred and trusted choice for all customers. Jyoti Ceramic shall continue to build lasting relations by striving to provide best in quality yet cost effective solutions. After our success with Ziecon Ceramic Dental Blanks & restoratives, we have plans to further expand our bio-ceramic range of products to include ceramic prostheses for knee, hip joints, ears and other body parts.

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Power Quality Solutions from UNITY CONTROLS Following are some of its capabilities which help deliver products of the best quality and performance standards:

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umbai-based Unity Controls is synonymous with innovative power qualityand energy management solutions.

“Our focus on reliable engineering is based on over 35 years of experience in manufacturing power quality ad energy management products.

We are highly motivated by the opportunity to set new performance standards in every product we develop,” says Mr. Harit Mehta, Director.

Unity’s spectrum of products covers Servo Voltage Stabilizers (Air and Oil Cooled), Ultra Isolation Transformers, Power Conditioners, Real Time Power Factor Correction Systems (Thyristorised), K-rated Transformers & PDUs, Harmonic Filters, etc.

Its services include Power Quality Audit, Power Factor and Harmonic Analysis and Electrical Design.

An ISO 9001-2008 accredited company, Unity adheres to the highest standards of quality, employs the best of people in the industry and uses only the best grade of materials to build its products. With a wide range of eco-friendly, energy saving products and a nationwide sales and service network, it serves customers from diverse industries such as engineering, machine tools, plastics, food & beverages,

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● Its magnetic components are designed to exceed the highest standards and deliver reliable performance in challenging industrial environments telecommunications, oil & gas, printing, commercial buildings, hospitals & medical equipment. Its factory trained service engineers are stationed in strategic locations across the country and can respond promptly to service calls from customers.

“Our expertise lies in building end-to-end solutions for all kinds of power quality disturbances occurring at a variety of places from commercial parks to traditional and advanced manufacturing environments. Advanced product designs guided by manufacturing efficiency enable us to develop lasting solutions to overcome all types of power quality problems related to voltage, frequency, transients, harmonics, ground leakage currents, etc.

In our pursuit of technology advancement, we have an in-house R & D as well as on-going technical tie-ups with industry leaders in USA, Germany, Finland and Israel,” elaborates Mr. Mehta who himself is BE and has done his MS from the US.

Excellence in Design & Engineering Unity Controls’ proven technical and design capabilities support continuous product developments to find solutions for critical industry applications and process challenges.

● Its electronics and control circuits are rugged enough to withstand harsh working conditions at site. The electronic circuits also harness the latest embedded technology and SMD components to achieve utmost reliability and long service life. ● An integrated design, manufacturing, testing and procurement capabilities yield high quality, performance and reliability.

Unity’s products are exported to various countries in Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific region. At home, its esteemed customers include Ceat Tyres, Aditya Birla Group, Tata Motors, EKC. SEWEPL, HAL, ICICI Bank, Walchandnagar Industries, Makino, Mazak. DMG Mori Seiki, Haas, etc.

The company’s vision is to maintain continuous uptime of plant and machinery, improving operational efficiency, productivity and overall business performance of its customers. – P.K. Balasubbramaniian

For more information Web: www.unitycontrols.in

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Nobody Reads It Better.

Introducing the

Cognex DataMan 8050 Series Handheld Readers.

The DataMan 8050 Handheld Readers decode the most challenging codes at more angles, in any orientation, within a single view – all in blazing fast speeds.

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Cognex Dataman 8050 Series Handheld Barcode readers provide unprecedented speed and accuracy at an affordable price New DataMan 8050 Handheld Barcode Readers Expand the Applications for DataMan

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ognex Corporation, (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world’s leader in machine vision, today announced the release of its fastest and most economical industrial handheld readers yet, the DataMan® 8050 Series. Designed with a ruggedized housing to handle harsh factory floor conditions and equipped with Cognex’s world-class barcode reading algorithms, the DataMan 8050 Series can read even challenging barcodes quickly and easily.

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

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

High-speed performance, even with the most challenging barcodes The patent-pending DataMan 8050 and 8050X are ideal for applications in many manufacturing environments, such as automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and packaging. The DataMan 8050 and 8050X utilize Cognex’s patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars™ algorithms to provide high-speed reading per-

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formance even with damaged, low contrast or direct inkjet barcodes. Our industryleading 2-D algorithms allow the 8050 to rapidly decode a variety of 2-D symbologies, including DataMatrix, QR, PDF417 and Aztec codes.

Modular, industrial design adapts to customer needs The modular design of the DataMan 8050 Series adapts with the changing communication needs of the customer.

Available with both corded and wireless communication modules, the DataMan 8050 Series supports industry-standard communications including USB, USB Keyboard, RS232 and Bluetooth wireless communication to a base station. Built for tough work environments, the DataMan 8050 Series has durable and industrial product features as well as a range of industrial cables and accessories to complement the product.

For more information about the DataMan 8050 Series of industrial handheld barcode readers, visit

http://www.cognex. com/dataman8050industrial-handheldreaders.aspx or call 1-(855)4-COGNEX.

About Cognex Corporation Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of products that incorporate sophisticated machine vision technology that gives them the ability to “see.” Cognex products include barcode readers, machine vision sensors and machine vision systems that are used in factories, warehouses and distribution centers around the world to guide, gauge, inspect, identify and assure the quality of items during the manufacturing and distribution process.

Cognex is the world’s leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 900,000 visionbased products, representing over $3.5 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company’s founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional offices and distributors located throughout North America, Japan, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

For more information Cognex Web: www.cognex.com

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ROLLON: Managing misalignment in

linear motion systems

Of all the factors that contribute to the premature failure of linear bearings, misalignment ranks near the top of the list.

Here’s how to cope without breaking the bank.

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hen design engineers evaluate linear bearings, they always ask about performance attributes such as speed, load capacity and lifecycle. Then they want to know the price. It’s rare, however, that they ask about the bearing’s sensitivity to misalignment. And that’s a big mistake, because misalignment represents one of the leading causes of premature linear bearing wear and failure. Linear bearings that should last for years based on expected life calculations can quit after a just few months if they are not aligned to the geometric tolerances they require to run smoothly. Usually, alignment problems begin with the design and preparation of the machine frame itself. It may not be flat, straight or parallel enough for a bearing to mounted properly. For example, mounting surfaces may have one or more high spots that will read through to the installed bearing rails. Or the frame design may make it difficult to mount bearing rails parallel to one another in the horizontal axis, vertical axis or both. Whatever the type of misalignment, the result is uneven loading of the bearing’s rolling elements and

Rollon’s Compact Rail system is inherently tolerant of misalignment, thanks to a rail geometry that can absorb alignment errors in one or two axes.

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good reason. When properly raceway surfaces, including installed and maintained, excessive point loads. these linear guides are deThese uneven loads signed to meet the strintypically cause wear in the gent positioning accuracy form of pitting. Just as a requirements of machine pothole in the road starts tools and other precision small and then grows as industrial machines. In fact, more cars drive over it, pits the best of these guides can on the rolling element and be found on motion axes raceway surfaces grow with that offer repeatability at the each pass of the carriage. micron scale. But this kind At some point, even before Axial Parallelism of precision doesn’t come it fails catastrophically, Error cheap. It requires machine the pitting can cause the builders take expensive bearing to become noisy and steps to create nearly perfect mountsluggish. By shortening the working ing surfaces for linear guides. Some life of linear bearings, misalignment ultrahigh precision guides, for examcan be a significant cost driver ple, call for mounting surfaces that for both the machine builder and are straight, flat and parallel within a owner. Machine builders suffer from few tenthousandths of an inch. This higher warranty costs when bearings process of eliminating misalignment fail prematurely not to mention starts when the machine is still on the less tangible cost of a damaged the drawing board. reputation for quality. Machine To accommodate ultra-high owners, meanwhile, have to contend precision guides, design engineers not just with the cost of buying and will often have to specify pricey installing new bearings but also any frame materials and fabrication downtime costs. Rather than incur methods that will facilitate the these costs once the machine has creation of flat, straight, parallel gone into service, it’s far better to mounting surfaces. Typically, the deal with misalignment upfront. In required geometric tolerances general, there are two ways to do so. will call for precision grinding and The hard way involves design lapping operations whose cost and manufacturing procedures that rises exponentially with the length attempt to eliminate misalignment of the linear axis. What’s more, altogether. The easy way accepts misalignment can also result from misalignment as a fact of life and emdeflections of the mounting surface ploys linear bearings that inherently when loaded. So ultra-high precision have a wide alignment tolerance. guides may also need engineers to Both of these strategies have their beef up parts of the machine frame place, but they also have drastically in order to provide linear guides different cost implications. with a mounting surface that is The Hard Way rigid enough to prevent deflection.

Linear guides that use recirculating Steps to combat misalignment also balls are well-established in high precision motion applications for Continue on page no.110

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Continued from page no.108 take place on the assembly floor.

Assemblers often have to pull linear guides into alignment inch by inch, using custom fixtures, finicky bolt adjustments and shims. This process is nothing new for many machine builders, but it is time-consuming and expensive. And like machining, costs rise with the length of the axis.

The Easy Way The other broad strategy for dealing with misalignment is to live with it by choosing linear bearings that can self-align. In contrast to recirculating ball systems, another type of linear bearing feature large rolling elements, rail profiles that give the rolling elements some wiggle room and a simple preload adjustment that enable equal loading of all rolling elements. The Compact Rail System from Rollon is a prime example of this misalignment-tolerant design.

Its rollers have enough rotational and lateral freedom within the raceways

Alignment Errors In Two Planes Rollon’s K and U Rails work together to absorb alignment errors in two planes. The K Rail geometry gives the roller a rotational freedom that offsets differences in rail height, while the U Rail’s flat raceways allow lateral freedom to offset parallelism errors in the horizontal plane. The system will tolerate significant misalignment (see graph) without an effect on wear or longevity.

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to offset even large misalignments in all axes. Whereas ultrahigh precision guides measure acceptable misalignment in arc minutes and microns, the Compact Rail system measures it in degrees and mm. For example, Compact Rail rollers can rotate up to 2 degrees relative to the rail without affecting functionality or increasing wear.

This rotational freedom allows the system to accommodate a 20 mm difference in rail height when the distance between rails is 500 mm. Likewise, the roller’s ability to translate laterally allows it to adjust to parallelism problems in the horizontal axis that is, when rails toe in or toe out. The largest Compact Rail size, for example, can adjust to displacements up to 3.9 mm over a 4080 mm rail length Finally, because the elements are so large and can move within the raceway, they can also adjust to localized variations caused by high spots in mounting surfaces or by a less than exacting assembly process.

For machine builders, the benefits of a self-aligning system come down to design freedom and cost reduction. When the condition of the bearing mounting surface becomes less critical, it is easier to design all or part of a machine frame using lower cost materials and fabrication methods. Compact Rail, for instance, has been directly mounted to sheet metal, a surface that would be too compliant for conventional linear guides. Gone too are the expensive grinding of mounting surfaces and the fussy assembly methods.

Which Way? When comparing the two approaches to misalignment, eliminating it or adjusting to it, keep in mind that both have their place. Some linear axes truly do need a rigid bearing with the best possible precision. In

The Compact Rail system offers three different rail profiles, which can be combined to compensate for different types of misalignment. these cases, there is little choice but to spend the money on machine frame upgrades, precision grinding and careful assembly. Others axes, ones with slightly lower precision and accuracy requirements, will be better served by a more compliant guide that can align itself to imperfect mounting surfaces. Costs in these cases will be lower.

What machine builders sometimes fail to realize is that these two approaches are complementary.

Many machines will have linear axes with different accuracy and precision requirements. Consider machine tools, for example. The spindle may need the most accurate linear motion system money can buy, while the tool changer and door do not. All too often, however, the same type of precision bearing that is required for one part of the machine will, by default, be used throughout all or most of the machine, driving up costs unnecessarily. A better way to go is to pick the best linear bearing for each axis individually.

And whenever a self-aligning style will meet the accuracy requirements for a given axis, it will save money.

You can find Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. and its solutions for linear motion at: INTEC 2014 - Coimbatore, India June 6-10, 2014 Hall B, Stand 84 For more information: Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. Web: www.rollonindia.in

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A wide range of design possibilities now available with

igus motion products

tribo-polymer specialist igus is presenting its new dry-tech campaign for moving applications

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gus will be presenting 144 brand new products in Hall 17 at this year’s Hanover Show, the result of intensive research and development. The plastic experts will be showcasing a wide range of products and materials, including the world’s first 3D printing tribo-

Image PM1214-1 igus presents the world’s first 3D printer tribo filament, specially developed for moving applications.

This 3D printer filament is up to 50 times more abrasion-resistant than conventional materials.

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iglidur abrasion-resistant 3D printing material and tape igus is presenting it first 3D printer filament, designed using the same features of its iglidur self-lubricating bearings. The filament, specially developed for moving applications, is up to 50 times more abrasion resistant than conventional 3D printed materials. Now, quality prototypes or special parts can be printed and still have the excellent wear and friction properties of iglidur plain bearings.

The filament is offered in a standard 1,75 mm thickness, and other sizes will become available over time. Also on display is the new, 0,5 mm thick tribo-tape, made from iglidur A160. The tape can be bonded in many ways, providing freedom of design in the construction of tribologically stressed sliding surfaces.

The tribo-tape is characterised by its high wear properties and low wear rates, and is also FDAcompliant.

Additionally, igus’ popular bar-stock is now available in round rods, virtually doubling the variety of materials available

for various custom machined applications. These round rods allow design freedom for engineers to choose the right materials for almost any application, from foodcompliance to underwater use. And there is a new material available to help improve applications – the iglidur W360, specifically developed for exceptionally high service life in continuous-running applications. High wear durability and temperature resistance, plus an outstanding price-performance ratio make this material a truly all-around, long-lasting product.

An entire range of self-lubricating products The rugged drylin SLW protect drive system is suitable for harsher environments. The linear table’s lead screw is protected by the resistant drylin W frame. Both the lead screw nut and lead screw, as well as the drylin W linear guide can be safely and easily moved. For less harsh environments and for more ease of use, the AWMR hollow aluminium shaft works together with the drylin Continue on page no.114

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Image PM1214-2 igus’ tribo tape can be bonded in many ways, providing freedom of design in the construction of tribological stressed sliding surfaces. (Source: igus GmbH) polymer linear bearings in 12 and 16 mm diameters. With a wall thickness of 2 mm, it is an extremely lightweight system, which is suitable for applications where weight and/ or speed are important.

The aluminium surface is hard anodised to offer excellent corrosion resistance and high coefficients of friction. The new drylin E radial kit is useful wherever limited space is

an issue. The electric motor can be deflected over a pulley and a toothed belt and mounted next to the actuator, by which the module can be individually fitted. The screws are available with a DST-JCRM flange bearing, which is noted for its slim design and ease of use in confined spaces. The key flange areas, available in size 10, also provide additional torque resistance. They are available for all dryspin high-helix threads, as are other dryspin lead screws, and can be combined with drylin E lead screw motors.

New items for the food industry – xiros polymer ball bearings All xiros plastic ball bearings, as well as the many new line extensions share a few common traits: they are all self-lubricating, maintenancefree, and corrosion-resistant. These characteristics make xiros polymer ball bearings excellent for use in the

food industry. The xirodur M180 is a new, detectable material that is lightweight and media resistant. The easy-running xiros F180 ball bearing is also ESD compliant, preventing static discharge of components due to its electrical conductivity. igus has introduced anodised aluminium balls in the product range for maintenance-free guide rollers.

These are available in clear or black, and anodised versions up to 3,000 mm maximum length. The extremely versatile xirodur B180 is used as the flange ball bearing material. These, like all igus products, have been extensively tested in the company’s 1,750 square meter test lab in order to provide reliable lifetime and performance data.

The following video gives you a look inside igus’ plain bearing test lab, located in Cologne, Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p 7hxKUHPz8w&feature=youtu.be

ABOUT IGUS: igus GmbH is a globally leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings.

The Cologne-based family business has offices in 35 countries and employs around 2,400 people around the world. In 2013, igus generated a turnover of 427 million euros with motion plastics, plastic components for moving applications. igus operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector to offer customers quick turnaround times on innovative products and solutions tailored to their needs.

Image PM1214-3 The dryspin DST-JFCRM is a flange bearing suitable for use in confined spaces. The key surfaces of the flange nut, available in size 10, also provides for additional rotational protection (Source: igus GmbH)

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Ha-VIS eCon switches stand for high efficiency and performance High efficiency and performance along with simple and quick operation

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igh efficiency and performance, along with simple and quick operation – the new Ha-VIS eCon switches place a premium on meeting these demands.

Optimized and designed for jobs in harsh industrial environments, unmanaged Ha-VIS eCon Ethernet switches equally enable the cost-effective expansion of existing network infrastructures, as well as the development of new industrial networks. The compact, cost-effective Plug & Play switches can be easily and quickly put into operation. Two different compact, spacesaving housing designs guarantee the best possible use of available space in the switch cabinet.

Powerful Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), full Gigabit Ethernet and an industrial temperature range of -40° C to +70° C broaden the wide product portfolio with additional functionality. Thanks to their approval for use in industry as well as the maritime market and transportation technology, the switches can be optimally selected for each application.

Han® High Temp Description Han® High Temp is a new product series that is based on our well-established Han® B and Han® E series. We used high-quality materials with wide temperature ranges to produce connectors that are uniquely suited for a wide variety of applications.

These connectors can withstand temperatures up to 200 °C – so they can be used directly in machines and facilities that would otherwise require cumbersome and complex constructions.

For our users, this delivers direct advantages: ● The electro-mechanical design process is optimized.

Machine parts which are exposed to high temperatures can be designed modularly. ● The work process is optimized since lower wiring complexity results in reduced maintenance costs. ● The after-sales phase is optimized because this more service-friendly approach results in less outages and down times.

Design overview The basic structure of the Han® High Temp connector consists of a bulkhead mounted housing and a cable-side hood.

Hoods and housings: The aluminium die-cast hoods and housings feature a highly compressed surface with excellent non-stick properties. It also has a special non-stick coating on the bulkhead-side seal which allows easy handling without significant sticking.

Inserts: The Han® High Temp series features very rugged contact inserts, which are really the heart of any connector.

The LCP injection-moulded insert delivers outstanding temperature resistance coupled with excellent mechanical stability.

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Our new temperature resistant contacts, for either screw or crimp terminations, ensure reliable connections with minimal contact resistance even at extreme temperatures.

Han® High Temp connectors remain robust and reliable for their entire lifespan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For economic reasons, previous solutions such as the use of made-to-specification machinery, sophisticated production technologies or complicated assembly processes – which in turn are prone to error – are virtually precluded from use.

Here, it should be noted that connectors must withstand exceptionally high stresses from their surroundings, more so than the devices and components that they connect. Extreme vibration as well as tensile and shock loads resulting from mating cycles must be endured, all without adversely affecting the technical properties of a connector.

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cost-effectively as possible.

efficiency and higher power density.

Conventional PCB termination technology must not take a back seat in this miniaturization trend.

The components must also become continuously smaller and more powerful – and HARTING continues to make decisive contributions in this area.

Cost-effective in assembly, service and maintenance

Pinnacle of miniaturization The new pinnacle in miniaturization is the smallest PCB connector from the new har-flexicon® product family. Its 1.27 mm pitch and a height of 5 mm from the top edge of the circuit board make it unique in the market. Here, four wires with crosssections of 0.05 to 0.14 mm² (AWG28 -26) can be connected. Currents up to 4 amps can be transmitted, depending on the connection crosssection. Other products in the family are available with a pitch of 2.54 mm, 3.50/3.81 mm and 5.00/5.08 mm in straight and angled versions with up to 25 pins.

By reducing pitch sizes, manufacturers of machinery – as well as manufacturers of components such as sensors and actuators – have gained an entirely new freedom in product development. This also opens up new planning options for plant construction engineers and enables them to venture into new service areas.

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

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

With har-flexicon®, even the connection elements with the smallest pitch can be easily assembled in the field without special tools. Fast, screwless termination technologies with push-in spring-cage connection and IDC termination make this advantage possible.

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

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

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

While the SMT method (Surface Mount Technology) is currently the standard for the assembly of components such as capacitors or in-

tegrated circuits (IC), the elements comprising the termination technology are often still the last throughhole parts on the board to be wired.

There were good reasons for this, too, as the parts constituting the termination technology need to withstand other forces than those borne by the electronic components.

The mechanics of plugging and disconnection produce shear forces that can affect the strength and secureness of the connection. Conventional mounting techniques such as THT (Through-Hole-Technology) and the normal wave soldering were intended to ensure proper function.

However, this meant that manufacturers had to specially set up their own mounting and soldering process for the termination technology.

Thanks to har-flexicon®, this important cost factor is a thing of the past – as is already the case with the earlier introduced har-flex® product family. Both product series are fully aligned to the workflows of the SMT process and can be processed by today’s standard machining methods and procedures.

The relevant parts are already delivered in tape and reel packaging and can be placed onto the PCB using the automatic pick-and-place method. The lower mechanical strength of typical SMT components in comparison to through-hole mounting is offset by the fact that the connector has larger contact zones that securely connect it to the circuit board. Thanks to this special design, the har-flexicon® and har-flex® product families bring a significant cost advantage over traditional printed circuit board connection concepts.

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The Anybus X-gateway

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family upgraded to make

industrial networking even easier

nybus X-gateways are used in thousands of industrial applications all over the world to enable communication between two industrial networks (fieldbus or industrial Ethernet). These popular “network translators” are now modernized as HMS Industrial Networks introduces a new version of Anybus X-gateways, designed to meet the future of the automation industry. The new version contains several new features, but is fully backwards compatible meaning that existing users can easily upgrade to the new version without hassle.

USB interface and new configuration software The new X-gateway comes with a USB interface, enabling the users to easily connect the gateway to a PC and configure the network communication via the Windows-based tool “Anybus Configuration Manager.”

No programming is necessary.

New design for easier installation The new housing with upright design requires less rack space and enables easier installation in the switching cabinet. The flexible design also allows mounting on the side (flat) similar to the previous version of the X-gateway. Additionally, X-gateway now offers even lower power consumption.

Ethernet focus As part of the new release, HMS introduces connectivity to CC-Link IE Field in the X-gateway family.

Furthermore, several of the industrial Ethernet versions now include integrated dual-port Ethernet interfaces with an integrated switch, removing the need for external switches.

Making system integration easier?

“This new version of the Anybus Xgateway will provide machine builders, system integrators, OEMs and end users with a modern communication gateway that is very easy to use when it comes to configuration and integration,” comments Markus Bladh, Product Manager at HMS. “The X-gateway product family is a proven and trusted solution already in place in thousands of industrial automation plants. For these existing users, HMS ensures backwards compatibility within their industrial automation systems – keeping the same high performance, reliability and low latency.“

What is an X-gateway?

Anybus X-gateways help system

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integrators to easily interconnect any two networks, enabling consistent information flow throughout the entire plant. In today’s industrial installations, one common problem is that there is often more than one control system and industrial network. Most new factory upgrades need to integrate Fieldbus with Industrial Ethernet. Connecting these similar or dissimilar control systems and networks can be a challenge. With over hundreds of individual Master/Slave and Slave/ Slave versions, Anybus X-gateways allows users to connect almost any possible combination of industrial networks.

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

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

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ndia Tools & Instruments Co. is one of the leading importers, Stockists & Suppliers of ENGINEERING TOOLS, SMALL HAND TOOLS, PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS, MICROMETERS, VERNIER CALLIPERS, TAPS & DIES, SPANNERS, METAL CUTTING TOOLS, MILLING CUTTERS, DRILLS, WRENCHES, HAMMERS, PLIERS, VICES and other ENGINEERINGTOOLS and STORES for well over three decades.

It’s a matter of great pleasure to inform you that we are having cordial business relation with many Govt.

Plants, Projects, Sugar Factories, Textile Industries, Technical, Industrial & Engineering Institutions and Engineering firms all over India.

It is needless to emphasis that in view of our vast experience in the line we are in position to meet your valued requirements of Engineering Tools, Hand Tools and Instruments of every discription and specifications at moderate price.

A sound and resilient company, we have emerged as the indubitable winner of the industry by offering products that had established a mark in the industry. Acclaimed for

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the highest standards of quality, we believe that quality is the driving force for the accelerated growth of every organization. In the vast categories of our products we have : ● Precision Measuring Instruments ● Vibration Tester ● Optical Measuring Instruments ● Portable Hardness Tester ● Ultrasonic Flaw Detector ● Engineering Tools ● Metallurgical Microscope ● Rockwell Hardness Tester and many other in line.

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Our journey Our parent company A Mathurbhai & Co. started way back in 1982 with a small manufacturing, development center & a handful of technicians & Engineers. They gradually grew with strong expertise, hard work & loyal clientele .The product range diverse in all types of conventional doors, rolling shutters & Gates.

The new age bracket Avians is now taking forward the eminence, skills experience with a full range of technically enhanced entrance systems, to a new pinnacle.

We Aspire To serve highest quality products combined with excellent service & right solutions to our esteemed end users / Clients. We believe in continuous improvement of our existing products & development of new technology. This keeps us ahead in latest technologies & in achieving optimum customer satisfaction.

Infrastructure “AVAINS” availing State of art Infrastructure facility, Head office is located in the hub of core industrial & automotive area at Pune & enjoying Administrative Office in a spacious 5,000 Sq.ft area, Plant & warehouse facility in a spacious 70,000 sq.ft area, along with application & Training centre showcasing our high end Doors in 3,000 Sq.ft. area at Chikhali, Pune We would like to invite you and your team to visit our application center to get a feel / understanding & experience of our live products.

Team “Avians” “Avians” is proud of its best-of-breed talent – technologists that contributes to take Avians ahead in the Industry of Door Automation & have been the driving force behind Avians exceptional product quality and service. This talent is combined with constant up gradation followed by regress training & development programs from time to time arranged for our team of employees.

Team Avians has been pillared with Sales & Marketing, Product Development, Projects, Quality Control, Service Back up & Application Team, supporting our customers 24x7.

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We Achieved Clientele, that ranges in diversity from both size and industry background, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The industries in which we have served clients / end users include

Avians acquaintance with its clients is not restricted only to product development & equipment, we always believed in providing a little more to our clients, & that’s how our stalwart liaison develops.

Our Presence We have a Pan India reach to facilitate & cater to our valuable customers anywhere in India.

For more information Avians Innovations Technology Pvt. Ltd. Board Line: +91- 20 71 400 555 (100 Lines) Fax No.: +91- 20 71 400 654 Website: www.avians.co.in Regd. Off.: 615/25, Pradhikaran, Nigdi, Pune 411044, MH, India.

Corp.Off. & Plant: Gat No. 60-61, Dehu-Moshi Road, Chikhali, Pune-412114, MH, India.

Email: sales@avians.co.in

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Mr. Pritesh M. Shah Director PRIMA EQUIPMENT

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RIMA EQUIPMENT was established in the year 1992 by Mr. Pritesh M. Shah, a young and dynamic entrepreneur from the state of Gujarat, India.

Mr. Shah’s educational background, hard work and visionary foresight helped the Company to excel in marketing Ultrasonic & Environment monitoring Gas Analyzers instruments Mr. Pritesh welcomes new technologies and “Gung-Ho” about discovery of new markets. His proactive approach towards market and customers has placed Prima Equipment in the top brass.

Right from inception PRIMA has increased its turnover to multi folds, complimented by appreciations from customers for providing them need based solutions and efficient after sales services support.

The Company’s core competencies lies in its experienced and professional team work approach.

Excellence is the only acceptance for the team of PRIMA. Since the year 2003 company has also ventured into manufacturing of Import substitute Environment monitoring equipment and Ultrasonic System to meet specific customer requirement.

PRIMA is ISO 9001:2008 (with Design) certified company from TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd., since the year 2006 for Design, Manufacturing, Marketing, Treading & Indenting of Analytical Instruments, Environment Monitoring and Ultrasonic Equipment.

PRIMA has setup one of the largest expansion manufacturing facility for manufacturing Environment monitoring products segment and Research & Development facil-

ity at Village Dabhasa, Opp. Cadila Healthcare, Tal. Padra, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat, INDIA under Vibrant Gujarat 2013 MOU.

PRIMA is CRISIL Rated Company since 2011.

PRIMA Equipment is registered as Micro Scale Industries status under MSME Department, Government of Gujarat, India, since the year 2006.

PRIMA Equipment is member of ● Association of Chemical Technologists (India) ● Regional Institute of Environment Technology ● Indian Association for Air Pollution ● Indian Institute of Non Destructive testing. ● Rotary International ● Indian Plastic Institute ● Federation of Small Scale Industries ● Federation of Gujarat Industries ● Federation of Indian Export Organisation ● Junior Chamber International (JCI) ● Baroda Management Association

Our Vision & Mission: ● Efficient & Quality Services ● To set new mile stones in customer services ● Innovative technology ● To provide world class products locally ● Customer Loyalty ● To make Prima Equipment a quality icon ● To impart awareness amongst Continue on page no.132

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Our Approach: PRIMA has expertise to market the state of the art products of Gas analyzers & Detections systems, Ultrasonic systems, to provide technical back-up to solve the customer’s problems in operational and management of high-end products.

In addition to these the prompt after sales service back up complimented by annual maintenance and calibration department with world class testing facilities have set new bench marks.

Our Clients: ● Dept. of Atomic Energy, Govt. Of India. ● Oil & Natural Gas Corporation ● Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. ● Larsen & Toubro Ltd. ● Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd. Atomic Power Station) ● Reliance Industries Ltd. ● Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. ● Gujarat Narmada Velly Fertilizers Ltd. ● National Institute of Occupational Health ● Pollution Control Boards – state & central ● Narmada Chematur Petrochemicals Ltd. ● Gujarat Electricity Board ● Apollo Tyres Ltd. ● Banco Products Ltd. ● FAG Bearings I Ltd. ● Welspun India ● Essar Steels Ltd. ● Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.

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● Min. of Defense, R & D Organization ● THERMAX Limited ● TATA Power & TATA Steel ● Uranium Corporation of India Ltd.● Welspun Gujarat Sthal Rohen Ltd. ● Dishman Pharmaceutical & Chemicals Ltd. ● Unimark Remedies Ltd. ● Milk Dairy’s – Amul, Mother, etc… ● Indian Institute of Science ● Transpek-Silox Ind.Ltd. ● Cheminova India Ltd. ● Lupin Ltd. ● Sun Pharmacuticals I. Ltd. ● Ion Exchange I Ltd. ● Cement Plants (All major) ● Alembic Ltd. ● Environment consultants ● And many more….

Our After Sales Service Approach: Every first sale at PRIMA is always considered as the stepping-stone towards building up a life long relationship with its customers.

Customer satisfaction is the over-riding credo of PRIMA. PRIMA offers customized solutions based on the actual needs of the client, and keeping the client’s interest foremost.

PRIMA has built-up impeccable reputation for the After-Sales support that it delivers to every customer.

24-Hour Customer Service: As one of the Leader in Gas detection and Ultrasonic Equipment, PRIMA takes extra measures to ensure the best attention.

PRIMA maintains highly trained service personnel to support its customers. Experts with extensive experience in engineering, customer

service and field applications are ready to assist.

Calibration Facilities: PRIMA maintains one of the most sophisticated Gas Detector Calibration and Testing facilities, which enables to fully test and evaluate products to insure that they perform the intended function.

Technical Support: PRIMA have highly trained and responsive technical support staff ready to assist customer for any trouble-shooting questions related with the products.

We are concerned about the most cherished dream in the world – “Life” Group Companies: PRIMA HI-TECH EQUIPMENT PVT. LTD. Exporter of Environment Monitoring Equipment PRIMA AXOL Industrial Lubricants For more information Web: www.primaequipment.com

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Automation India Welding : Adorance for technological competence major player in supplying Robotic Automation in Welding, Foundry and Tool tendering markets in India with its own offices nearest to its customers to offer round the clock services and supply of spare parts.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Mr. Subhrajyoti Mukhopadhyay, Director Automation India Welding Technology Private Limited

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

Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd operates through its Central Marketing office at Greater Kailash, New-Delhi. The company have its offices at Kolkata & Pune and planning to open an office at Chennai and other places as well soon.

Having technological partnership with Global Robotic Automation Leader M/s Tiesse Robot spa Italy, a sister company of Kawasaki Japan, AWL pose itself to meet all the challenges for low cost, high efficient Robotic Automations with Up-To-The-Minute technology with 24/7 customer services for its Indian customers.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

High efficient, Low cost Robotic welding solutions with customized On-Line Laser Seam Tracking with Weld Volume compensation, Automatic Annealing system for High Tensile Special Steels for Increased

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productivities with negligible MTBF, Simple Low cost Robotic welding solution by Seamless integration of Robot and Welding machine with existing locally manufactured positioner at the customer premises are few among many new technological innovations, which were brought First Time in Indian fabrication market with affordable cost by Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

The concept of Jigless Robotic Welding solution, Robotic Transfer line Manufacturing Technology for Automobile components, Robotic Grinding & polishing of Hand Tools, Automatic Packing of Medicine Capsules in Pharmaceutical Industries are a few among many opportunities lies in Indian market.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

By 2020, Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd will be the

Most of the customers in past had procured Robotic Welding solutions and are not been able to accrue the benefits of Automation due to some problems or other. Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd plans to retrofit these systems with minimum cost and upgrade these system to State–Of-The-Art Technology with assured customer services including training of the Man power on Programming, Maintenance and servicing.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Robotic Laser Bevel cutting of plates, Robotic Laser Annealing of Turbine Blades, Multilayer welding of Submarine Shell & Robotic Hull welding of Marine Ship etc will be launched in phase manner starting from May 2014 onwards.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd, an Environment friendly company is in the business of Robotic Automation, who are adored for its technological competence , Service back-up & over all commitment by its customers and stake holders.

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The 9th edition of Automation 2014 in Mumbai - A flagship event of IED Communications Ltd “Automation 2014 is the place for sustainable solutions for your business profitability, optimization ofplans, cleaner and greener operations, safer and energy efficient.”

Mr. M. Arokiaswamy, Managing Director, IED

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flagship event of IED Communications, “Automation” is the biggest show in South EastAsia and the second biggest show in Asia after the “IAS Shanghai”. The 9th edition of Automation 2014 will be held from 15 to 18th October 2014 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai- the financial capital of India. AUTOMATION is always in Mumbai and getting overwhelming response from the business perspective. AUTOMATION is the well known recognized platform where under one roof Industrial, Process , Factory , Building & Electric Automation , Instrumentation & control , robotics, hydraulics , pneumatics, wireless & bus technology. AUTOMATION has grown globally from the year 2002. Major and prominent national and international players are participating in

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AUTOMATION to show case their most superior products.

The exhibition gives Indian companies an exclusive chance to take a peek into the latest international technologies, locally.

Automation 2014 is certainly a mustgo-to event for all Industries.

Automation- 2014 is approved

by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO). Automation 2014 will showcase solutions and systems for industries Automobile, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy Management, Chemicals/Petrochemicals/Fertilizer, OEMs, Waste and waste water, Metal Industry, Pharmaceuticals, White Goods,Plastics and Food & Beverage.

The Automation exhibition has been exceeding its own standards, year after year. In the 2013 AUTOMATION experienced more than 775 national & international exhibitors from 20 countries. In 2013,business visitors from across India visited and interacted with exhibitors, resulting in 46 contracts being signed for 2014 at the venue itself. Over 45,000 visitors in the Automation 2013 are testimony to what the event has managed to achieve despite the economic slowdown.

Today, every industry in India is in dire need of acquiring the most advanced technology based automation to stay ahead of global competition, Said Mr. M. Arokiaswamy, Managing Director, IED Communications Ltd. We are glad to state here that SMEs Industries in AUTOMATION sector registered with NSIC (National Small Industries Corpora-

tion) will get the subsidy from NSIC. We currently exhausted 90% of the allotted quota, Said Mr. M. Arokiaswamy.

AUTOMATION 2014 is also supported by national & international Associations. National associations like Bombay small scale Industries Associations, India – Maharashtra, Electronic Security Association of India , Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association of India, All India Association of Industries (AIAI) , Indian Printed Circuit Association(IPCA), Indian Industries Association (IIA) & International institutions such as Sercos - The Automation Bus: North America, Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) - United States , ISA – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION USA , India Chapter. CAN in Automation (CIA), Foundation Fieldbus Communication are supporting to AUTOMATION 2014 AUTOMATION 2014 will also organize knowledge based technical conferences. A discussion in depth with experts on the subject Innovations in Technology, Foundation Field-bus Technology, Safety and Security, Tank Automation & Metering is arranged during Exhibition.

Automation 2014 is the platform where you will find sustainable solutions for your business profitability, optimization of plans, cleaner and greener operations, safer and energy efficient.

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Gandhi Automations : True recognition for entrance automation technology

Mr. Samir Gandhi- Director GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT LTD

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

With presence in more than 23 Indian cities with + 400 employees, we have already positioned ourselves as India’s No.1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay Equipment Company. To ensure superior quality and operational efficiency the company has a state of the art manufacturing facility of 2,00,000 sq. ft in Bhiwandi (Mumbai, India). The warehouse sprawled over an area of 75,000 sq.ft stocking all the products and spare parts supported by an efficient logistic process to deliver consignments in a definite time frame.

Though we don’t have our offices abroad but recently we started exporting our products to Far East regions and are planning to capture the untapped African and South American Market in the coming days.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Being an engineering company we have to always be on urge to bring innovative products to remain ahead in today’s stiff competition. Recently we launched Fold up doors, a novel concept for Indian Automation Industry and the first installation was done at the Trivandrum Airport in India. We are pioneers in installing this kind of a door. Traditionally we have installed Aircraft Hangar Doors which open without doors or have sliding doors.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

Indian industry has started giving emphasis on the technology updates and industry norms. To address the need of user friendly operations, entrance automations are the latest technology.

It gives comfort, swiftness and above all security, the pre-requisite benchmark. The demand for automation is expected to soar in India in spite of massive augmentation in indigenous production.

The manufacturing industry will need automation products to fill in gaps and meet niche requirement.

The improvement in the Indian economy will result in accelerated demand for goods movement and create opportunities for suppliers of material handling products and services of all types.

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Keeping this in mind we are investing into expansion of our facilities as we are very positive about the Indian Economy.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

India is now positioned at number two and gaining an even stronger foothold on that position over the next five years. No doubt India has gained global eminence in manufacturing. The future of entrance automations industry in India is booming due to the arrival of MNC’s in India. Considering the MNC’s setup, the Indian Companies are motivated to change their views on automations and are ready to adapt the new trends of entrance automation industry.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Our product range includes High Speed Flexible Doors, Sectional Overhead Doors, Rapid Doors, Fire Doors, Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Scissor Lifts, Tail Lifts, Aircraft Hangar Doors, Sliding / Swing Gates, Boom Barriers, Fire Shutters. Few of recently added products to our range are Tail Lifts, Fire Shutters and Fire Doors. Few products still in R&D are at the final evaluation stage and would be introduced to the Indian Market soon.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

When we started in the year 1996, our vision was to have a pan India presence. And we have achieved that. Now we are introducing few indigenous lines of products which will not only cater to the Indian market but also for exports. To summarize, our vision is to lead in innovation and provide and maintain well-designed, convenient, safe, secure and energy saving products.

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Red Lion Control : Marking the performance driven growth Q. Please brief us about company’s Indian & global infrastructure?

Mr. Naveen Kumar Mote, General Manager - India Red Lion Controls

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion Controls has been delivering innovative solutions to customers for over forty years. Our award-winning technology enables companies to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, AsiaPacific and Europe.

These offices include the following state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities: ● York, Pennsylvania ● Mobile, Alabama ● St. Louis, Missouri Global investments are made based on technology innovations and market requirements. In India, we market and sell reliable, highquality industrial products that meet customer demands. We focus on finding new customers, developing relationships and increasing our OEM market. We stand behind the Indian market, and are eager to support increasing demands across a variety of applications.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Market input is always an important factor during our research and development process. This input helps us to develop and update products.

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Our key product offerings include: ● Graphite HMI Series: the industry’s first rugged HMI solution to combine flexible plug-in modules with protocol conversion, data logging and webbased monitoring ● NT24k Modular Switch Series: managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switches designed to handle extreme industrial environments with high reliability and wire-speed performance

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

Many of our products have been deployed for years in applications that range from OEM market, factory and process control to extreme environments such as alternative energy, power, utilities, oil and gas, water/wastewater and transportation. By focusing on these vertical markets, we are able to execute best practices and provide high-performance products that meet specific customer requirements.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

We continue to see increasing demand for solutions that incorporate industrial automation with networking. Customers seek a comprehensive set of products that enable them to connect, monitor and control anything. From one device to a thousand devices.

Connecting serially, via Ethernet, or over high-speed wireless networks.

Speaking one protocol, or hundreds

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of protocols. On a single machine, across your factory, or spanning multiple sites all over the globe.

Q. What is the top line product range and are there any plans to launch new products?

As mentioned above, we provide both industrial automation and networking products. These include:

enclosures or warehouses ● Large Display Strain Gauge: the latest addition to Red Lion’s popular Large Display portfolio for advanced control and communication of weight measurement in environments such as food processing, truck and crane scales, cement mixing and transport, and other weight

diverse protocols to access data.

Red Lion’s legacy is strong, and so is our future.

We are a company that customers trust. ● Our company has been around 40 years. ● Our company has global reach and financial stability of Spectris. ● Our company invests in product research and development. ● Our company manufactures reliable, high-quality products. ● Our company stocks product that can ship today. ● Our employees care. We will go out of our way to serve customers. ● Our products solve problems. ● Our products are high performance and dependable.

Our most recent product launches follow: ● PXU PID Controllers: small formfactor PID controllers that enable machine builders, system integrators and commercial equipment manufacturers to provide tighter, more reliable control over a wide range of processes, including temperature, flow and pressure, from a single model ● Data Station Plus with Extended Temperature: new model now features an expanded operating temperature that supports installation in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor

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monitoring scenarios ● 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

Q. What is your vision for your company?

● Our products work together to create systems. ● Our products interoperate with other products. ● Our products provide insight into business operations. ● Our products improve productivity to increase the bottom line.

For over forty years, customers around the world have trusted Red Lion. Our award-winning industrial automation and networking products provide critical information and controls to improve productivity, working with numerous devices and

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Testo : Maintaining legacy of technology leadership

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

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

Testo India Pvt. Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Testo AG. Testo AG has a history of more than 56 years as it was established in 1957 with its headquarters in the Black Forest region of Germany in Lenzkrich. Today, Testo AG is a world leader in design, development and manufacturing of portable and test measuring instruments. Testo as a group, has more than 2450 employees, 30 subsidiaries and more than 80 representatives worldwide.

Its state of the art manufacturing facility and an extensive R&D unit is located in Germany in Black forest.

Testo India Pvt. Ltd, was established in 2006 with its India head office located in Pune. The head office also holds a service and calibration facility. We have our home offices located in 13 other cities while our dealer network spans across the country.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),

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under the Ministry of Power, India introduced Perform Achieve Trade (PAT) scheme with an aim to reduce energy consumption in industries across India. This is mainly applicable for sectors such as iron and steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminium, textiles, thermal plants and paper which are energy intensive sectors. BEE has notified every industry falling under this scheme about their energy efficiency targets.

To implement this scheme, every industry has to appoint an energy audit cell to keep a track on its progress towards energy efficiency targets. Testo offers entire testing & measuring instruments’ kit to equip the energy audit cell for this task. Be it compressed air flow meter, flue gas analyser, thermal imager, rpm meter and so on. Infact, Testo, very soon, will be launching an entire kit for Energy Auditors.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

Testo has such a wide range of measuring instruments with varied applications that we have an

opportunity in every other sector – be it food & beverages, pharma, steel & cement, HVAC, automobile or any other processing & manufacturing industry. We have solutions catering to industry specific applications.

Today Testo data loggers and wireless monitoring system – Testo Saveris are being used in many pharma plants & cleanrooms for climate monitoring.

High energy plants such as cement, steel and power find Testo Flue Gas Analyzers as an inevitable solution for emission monitoring and complying to pollution control board norms.

Any maintenance department – be it electrical or mechanical finds extensive applications of Testo Thermal Imagers for predictive & preventive maintenance. Testo ensures that the HVAC contractors or facility managers are equipped with the best-in-class measurement technology with all rounder multiparameter measuring instruments, refrigeration manifolds, leak detectors and so on. Infact, its very interesting for us to offer solutions to even some niche applications of different industries with an array of measuring instruments & probes.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

As the processes and industries get more and more quality conscious, role of measurement technology increases. As the industry calls for optimized & more efficient processes, it opens up for precise measurement technology. At the same time, efficient use of energy or energy savings which is infact the need of the hour also requires precise monitoring of energy.

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applications.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Testo brings to the market, product innovations every year. Testo is very strong on its R&D and invests roughly 15% of its turnover in R&D. Its motto is to be listening to changing customer requirements and delivering accordingly. And hence customer requirements are eventually developed into product innovations.

One such path breaking new product launch was that of a thermal imager testo 870 falling in the lower range. With this launch, testo offered thermal Imaging with features that cannot get better in the given price range. It brought bestin-class thermal imaging within the reach of small time buyers also.

Not only new products, but we also roll out product upgrades such as patented Testo Super Resolution Technology. This is only a firmware upgrade that actually makes your Testo Thermal Imager give four times more pixels. A camera with infrared resolution 160 X 120 pixels becomes 320 X 240 pixels. There is no doubt that every new product that gets introduced has some remarkable features to look out for.

The technology just gets incredibly smarter with Testo.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Testo’s vast product range can be categorized as: ● Portable measuring instruments for temperature, humidity, pressure, air flow, rpm, light, sound and pH

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Testo India Office Overview ● Online measuring instruments like transmitters and data loggers for continuous process control for temperature, humidity and pressure. We also have wireless data monitoring system called testo Saveris. Testo’s dew point transmitter and compressed air flow meter monitor the quality & consumption of compressed air. ● Testo’s Flue Gas Analyzer is an effective tool for emission monitoring and ensuring complete combustion of fuel, ensuring saving of energy by monitoring efficiency of boilers, turbines, engines, heating systems, etc. ● Thermal Imagers from Testo find an important role in production monitoring, quality assurance and in predictive & preventive maintenance.

We recently added a new sound level meter to our product range Testo 816-1. This one offers sound level measurement with integrated data storage. We will be shortly introducing an entirely new series of data loggers that are specifically

meant for transport conditions monitoring – be it food products, pharmaceuticals or any logistics.

These are somethings to watch out for as they too are packed with brilliant features and can be truly called next-generation data loggers.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Testo AG is a market leader today in test & measuring instruments worldwide. Testo India aims to build the same legacy in Indian markets too. Testo stands for precision and for highest quality standards.

I already see Testo’s measurement technology deployed in several fields of industry where it contributes to higher energy savings, increased efficiency of processes, faster & easier operations and increased productivity. We strive to take this to another level. Ultimately, product innovations, excellent service and customer delight are what we shall deliver at any point of time.

For more information, E-mail: info@testoindia.com Web : www.testo.in

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Sumitomo Drive : The legacy of technology perfection Q. Please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones?

Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar National Sales & Marketing Manager Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Pune, India

The Sumitomo Group began more than 400 years ago when Masatomo Sumitomo opened a book and medicine store in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Over the next 100 years, the Sumitomo family developed a leading presence in copper refining, which led to the family opening the Besshi copper mine. From these beginnings, the Sumitomo Group continued to grow and diversify to become one of the largest corporate groups in the world.

Even after 400 years, the Sumitomo family “business spirit” is alive in each of the Sumitomo Group companies. The core of the Sumitomo Group, listed below, consists of 20 companies who share the Sumitomo Emblem as well as many common values and ideals.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. In 1888, a company was formed to provide equipment repair services to the Besshi copper mine. Almost 50 years later, in 1934, the company incorporated as Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. to manufacture machinery for the steel and transportation

industries in support of that period of rapid economic growth. In 1969, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. merged with Uraga Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to create Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. The company continues to innovate and expand to meet the demands of new market frontiers. Today, Sumitomo Heavy Industries manufacture injection molding machines, laser systems, semiconductor machinery and liquid crystal production Machinery. Sumitomo Drive Technologies of Sumitomo Heavy Industries began early in the 20th century. In 1911, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. began manufacturing direct-current electric motors (3.7kW) for the Besshi copper mine. In the late 1930s, the company formed a technical cooperation agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren KG of Germany. In 1939, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was born when Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. began to manufacture CYCLO® Drives. In 2003, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was implemented as a global group brand to bind all power transmission businesses of the world.

For more than 60 years, Sumitomo Drive Technologies continues to lead the world in knowledge and innovation in power transmission and control devices. Sumitomo Drive Technologies strives to be the “dependable partner” for our customers.

Q. What are the market prospects for your company products in India and How do you plan to position these products?

Sumitomo Drive Technology Cyclo Manufacturing Factory in Obhu Japan.

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CYCLO® Drives are also used for precision control. They combine the high strength and impact resistance of CYCLO® gears with very low backlash design. Because they are the component type, they are easy to install in customer machines. High precision alignment is made possible when combined with servo motors. This line is ideal for applications Continue on page no.146 www.engrreview.com

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Continued from page no.144 that require higher rigidity and precision stopping. They are Used in machine tools, industrial robots and factory automation equipment. The FC-A, F1C-A, F2C-A, F2C-C, F4C-D and F2C-T Series are available to suit different types of Applications. The STD and LB Series CYCLO® Drive can be directly connected to general-purpose servo Motors. There are standard backlash models and low 6min backlash models. The IB Series P1 Type low backlash reduction gears use a Sumitomo-unique planetary gear Mechanism. When combined with servo motors, they can be used in all types of precision alignment applications, such as robots for injection molding machines, machine tools and packaging machines.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition among industry?

Why do customers prefer to use Sumitomo Drive Technologies products?

The answer is that we offer the broadest range of products that are the most reliable and the highest quality available.

The CYCLO® Drive products provide customers with almost limitless flexibility and reliability in their applications.

The revolutionary Hyponic products give customers high-efficiency performance in a compact design with hypoid gear technology. The Paramax product family provides industrial customers a strong, reliable gearbox that is designed for years of trouble-free service.

Our development engineers design these products with years of proven expertise in the power transmission industry. The industry recognizes that Sumitomo Drive Technologies products are the most reliable on the market. By using careful planning and verification testing over the entire development process, the engineers insure that these products are the most reliable and the highest quality available.

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What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution?

More than 35 years ago, Sumitomo Drive Technologies began to develop a global presence in response to the challenges of the company mission to facilitate premier support of our partners’ needs that lead to the development of operations located around the world. In 1966, Sumitomo Drive Technologies established Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, the very first overseas manufacturing plant, in the United States to support the Western Hemisphere.

In 1974, we signed a capital sharing agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren KG of Germany to bring further innovation to the Cyclo technology through technical collaboration of both companies. Eventually, the partnership formed Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany,GmbH.The global Sumitomo Drive Technologies web extends to 50 countries with 9 main hubs, 5 manufacturing plants, 35 assembly plants, and 250 sales offices. Through this extensive web, we provide the world with high performance, reliable, and premium quality products and services. Our global web links the resources for marketing, procurement, production and distribution to support customers at a world-class level for speed and accuracy.

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business?

In striving to satisfy customers without compromising on the goals of innovation and reliability, Sumitomo Drive Technologies aggressively invests in Research and Development. As technology changes and improves, the power transmission and controls systems must also change and improve. To challenge the technical horizons of mechanical and electrical components, Sumitomo Drive Technologies relies on research to uncover new levels of performance, reliability, and quality. From these “seeds” of research come the technologies of the future and the creation of new products to better serve customer needs. The

Cyclo Engineering Office in Japan. strength of our Research and Development efforts is in the ability to generate original concepts that transform into unique, customer focused products.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies Research and Development believes that “what was not possible before is now possible.”

Meet and exceed customers’ expectation, that is our passion.

Q. How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting your business?

Government is now providing proper financial support and other Economic Benefits to Small Scale Industries. The factors like excise duty, Exim policies are directly financially affecting Motion Control Equipment Industry as well established Industries because of increase in certain un-established Industries.

Q.What is your vision for your company?

We are always moving forward in pursuit of new ideas that inspire our partners to create new values that will change the world. Each of our skilled, knowledgeable, creative employees contributes to the creation of unique technologies and innovative solutions that meet and exceed our partners’ expectations. Our global network facilitates premier support of our partners’ needs. We stand poised to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, so that our partners may walk with confidence as industry leaders.

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BUSINESS NEWS

AUTOMATION

Parker Hannifin’s AC30V series provides a flexible, modular,

AC variable frequency drive solution for pump & fan control

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arker Hannifin India is pleased to announce the launch their new series of AC variable frequency drive, the AC30V Drive. Engineered specifically for flexibility, simplicity and reliability, the AC30 series of variable frequency AC drives covering a range from 0.75 kW to 75 kW .

AC30 drive has been designed to provide users with exceptional levels of control, from simple open-loop pumps and fans through to closedloop process line applications.

Its flexible and highly modular construction enables a wide range of communications and I/O modules to be easily added as required.

The AC30 has been designed with simplicity in mind, but this doesn’t compromise its functionality.

Integrated macros for a range of applications and PLC functionality

enable more capable users to create sophisticated control that would previously have required a separate PLC. Designed for operation in environment class 3C3 and 3C4 for Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) as standard (tested at 25 ppm for 1200 hours), temperatures up to 50 °C with optional integrated EMC filter to C2 1st environment and DC link choke to reduce line harmonics. AC30V also complies with RoHS substance restrictions in accordance with EC Directive 2011/65/EU. AC30 variable speed drives give comprehensive and cost effective control of either AC induction or permanent magnet (PMAC) servo motors and are suitable for the Open- and Closed-Loop Control of Pump, Fan and many other General Purpose Applications.

Customer Benefits: Flexibility

Simplicity

Reliability

Open-loop or optional closed- Advanced control with Parker Drive Conform ally coated as standard for use in loop operation with pulse Developer (PDD) software tool class 3C3 and 3C4 environments encoder feedback module Suitable for operation with AC Multi-language backlit LCD display induction & Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) servomotors

Spring clamp control terminal connections

Support for popular industrial Quick start wizards & application Isolated cooling paths reduce contaminafield buses.

Macros for simple setup tion of control electronics I/O expansion options

Ethement connectivity for easy drive EMC Filters and DC Chokes to suit all diagnostic and control environments

Chassis or through-panel SD Card for data storage and drive Safe-Torque-Off (STO) for Safety critical mountas standard cloning applications protecting users & machinery against unexpected motor start-up

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Parker India Manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City, Chennai

Manufacturing set up for integrated System Solutions and regenerative testing facility for high power AC Drives at Parker India Manufacturing facility in Mahindra World City, Chennai

Continued from page no.147 Availability : The new AC 30V Drive will be available from the state of the art Parker India modern Manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City near Chennai, well equipped to cater to sophisticated industrial automation systems and solutions.

The factory comprising of a manufacturing setup high power AC drives, a fully equipped regenerative testing laboratory suitable for load testing of high power drives and an experienced project engineering team will satisfy all your Automation needs. The new AC 30V drive will also

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be available through our nationwide network of sales offices, ATCs (System integrators) and Parker Stores .

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Monnet Group : The dynamic leadership

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Mr. Sandeep Jajodia, Chairman & Managing Director Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited

stablished in 1994 under the dynamic leadership of Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. Sandeep Jajodia, Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited’s de-risked business portfolio encompasses manufacturing and marketing of Sponge Iron, Steel and Ferro Alloys. Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited (MIEL) is also engaged in mining of minerals like coal & iron ore, besides generation of power for captive consumption.

Setting up its first sponge iron unit with a capacity of 1 lac Million Tones Per Annum (MTPA), MIEL, the flagship company of the Monnet Group of Industries, has grown by leaps and bounds to emerge as the second largest coalbased sponge iron producer in the country. The company is aggressively expanding and is constantly adding value to the area of operations by leveraging its competitive edge of having backward and forward integration of operations.

MIEL from its 1.5 MTPA integrated steel manufacturing facility at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh will be producing TMT BARS, Plate Mill Plates (PMPs), HR Coils and Wire Rods to cater to the rapidly growing infrastructure & construction industry.

The TMT BAR mill having H-V configuration under technical know-how from NCO Italy, will produce Fe-500/ Fe-500D grades of reinforcement steel, sizes ranging from 8mm to 40mm and will have variants of HCR/EQR quality.

Implementation of the QUENCHING & TEMPERING enables the production of TMT Bars of higher UTS with guaranteed UTS/YS ratio and higher elongation to ensure excellent Earth quake resistance property. We are planning an extensive distributor/dealer network & company owned stockyards pan India to ensure excellent servicing of demand by maintaining just in time service.

The Plate Mill will be a single stand 4Hi reversible mill with primary & secondary descaler to produce plates of 2500mm width with thickness ranging from 8mm to 110mm.Whereas the Steckel Mill will be producing HR coils of thickness ranging from 2mm to 12mm having width ranging from 900 to 1550mm, processed under close type furnace. Our Plate mill products will concentrate on value added applications like Line Pipes, Boilers, Continue on page no.160

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Continued from page no.158

India’s second largest coal based sponge iron producer

MONNET STEEL 500 D PLUS TMT BARS

Monnet DAV Public Schools Raipur and Raigarh

Proud sponsors of the Indian Boxing Team

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Pressure vessels, reactor vessels, tanks for cryogenic applications and heavy construction etc. The company is also eyeing the high end steel segment by exploring the possibilities of producing Alloy steels rounds for API grade seamless pipes for oil and gas industry & Alloy steel for auto industry as per market demand. On the power generation front, MIEL is generating power for captive consumption and has set up a 60 MW power plant at Raipur & a 230 MW power plant in Raigarh. Monnet Group has gained extensive experience in setting up and operating power plants over the past several years.

Therefore, from producing power for captive consumption, Monnet has transformed to be an Independent Power Producer through its subsidiary Monnet Power Company Limited. Endorsing its strength in this segment, the Blackstone Group has taken 12.5% stake in Monnet Power Company Limited. Monnet Power Company Limited (MPCL), the 87.5% subsidiary of the MIEL, is setting up thermal power plant of IPP of 1050 MW (2 units of 525 MW) backed with pit head captive coal mine in Angul, Orissa. The capacity is further being enhanced to 1710 MW by adding additional 660 MW at the same site.

Leveraging the availability of the pit head coal mine, the Group has ensured availability of coal and has enhanced logistic efficiency of transporting coal from coal mine via conveyer belts. This has been of vital importance as it negates dependency of coal from domestic market and considerably reduces logistic costs.

All these factors collectively have enabled this project to be amongst lowest cost generation units in the world. MIEL also has a strong presence in the Mining segment and owns and operates the single largest underground coal mine in India.

With the aim to reduce dependence

on market vagaries and to cut down the cost of the vital raw materials for its sponge iron and power plants, Monnet has acquired many coal, iron ore and limestone blocks to emerge as a highly backward integrated player.

Expanding its horizons beyond the

country’s

frontiers,

MIEL

through its 100 % owned subsidiary Monnet Global Limited (MGL), has acquired Indonesian Coal Company -

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SarwaSembadaKaryaBumi,

in the Jambi province of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Monnet Group also carries out extensive coal washing and beneficiation for its internal consumption as well as for other users, both in the public and private sectors. The Company’s services in this field extend from concept to commissioning under a single roof, and operation of washery both in coking and non-coking sectors. “ At Monnet, we believe that a company’s path to success lies as much in its business and operational strengths as in its ability to think beyond business. Thus, at MIEL, Corporate

Social

Responsibility

(CSR) is not just another initiative; rather it is the fulcrum on which its growth strategy is based.

In keeping with this CSR spirit, Monnet Foundation, a Trust set up

by MIEL, is continually engaged in taking forward the Company’s CSR policy. The Group is committed to bringing about a radical transformation in the quality of communities in and around its facilities in Chhattisgarh and Orissa through positive social upliftment programs covering Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Livelihood and Infrastructure Development.”

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PRODUCT INDEX Product Name

Company Name

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Auto Loading Device

Automation And Control Pvt. Ltd

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Cantilever gates from Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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Digital moisture meter

R.S. Electronics

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Digital soldering station LF- 1600 ( 80 W )

R.S. Electronics.

178

Digital weld gauge (new generation) multi funcation/uses

India Tools & Instruments co.

170

DP500 Portable Dew Meter with data logger and USB interface

AV Measurement & Control(India)

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Hands-on session on Design Spark Mechanical & Demo RepRapPro Ormerod

RS Components & Controls (I) Ltd

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High precision electronic level

India Tools & Instruments co.

170

In-Sight 7010 and 7010C

Cognex Corporation

165

Ir non- contact portable thermometer

M/s. R.S. ELECTRONICS

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KINGBOND - King of E 6013 Electrodes

Ador Welding Ltd.

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Multipole industrial connector

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

166

New compact Distribution Blocks in Polyamide 66

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd

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NEW Testo 816-1 -Sound level measurement with integrated data storage

Testo India

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Pickling Passivation on Stainless Steel

Surface Innovators Pvt. Ltd

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Polymer Powder Screener

ETA Engineering Services

169

PVD Coatings from SMT

Surface Modification Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Roll Inspection System, Rollmate

NDTS India P. Ltd

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Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers

Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd

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Transflex Welding Curtain

Spanker International

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VA420 Consumption Counter for Compressed Air and Gases

AV Measurement & Control(India)

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In-Sight 7010 and 7010C

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n-Sight® 7010 from COGNEX is an entry-level smart camera vision system developed specifically for inspection tasks where vision sensors are too limited and the solutions available in the market may not be cost effective or may not suit the entire requirements. With the unique combination of hardware features and software tools, the In-Sight 7010 is the ideal out-of-the-box solution for many straightforward vision applications.

It is a self-contained vision system that includes autofocus optics and integrated lighting in a compact IP67 rated industrial housing. Applications can be configured very quickly using the intuitive EasyBuilder® user interface. The vision library on the In-Sight 7010 has been simplified to focus on the tools most frequently used in straightforward vision applications.

The Easybuilder software helps the user to quickly set up their application without programming knowledge.

Included in this are tools such as Pattern Matching, Edge, Blob, and Circle detection tools. Additionally, the color vision system model includes a Color ID tool for applications that require the ability to identify different colors. It has 800 x 600 (SVGA) resolution and takes 102 frames per second. It has an external light connector providing powers and strobe (requires Cognex light cable kit).

In-Sight 7010 has an integrated autofocus which helps with production situations requiring regular part changeovers, or applications that require the vision system to be placed in hard-to-reach spaces. The built-in autofocus capability of the In-Sight 7010 makes it ideal for production situations requiring regular part changes, or

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applications that require the vision system to be placed in hard-to-reach spaces where manual focus adjustment would be difficult.

With autofocus, users can simply set and save the focus values associated with the inspection of each part.

Users can also fine-tune focus levels manually with the interactive software. The In-Sight 7010 autofocus system is available with five different lens options to match the working distance and field of view requirements of each application.

It also offer integrated, field-replaceable white lighting as well as four specific color lights (red, green, blue and Infrared) to highlight particular parts or features.

The compact In-Sight 7010 features integrated white lighting that is suitable for most vision applications. If a specific color light is required to highlight particular parts or features, four optional colored lights are available. The autofocus optics and integrated lighting developed for the In-Sight 7010 are also being deployed as options across the full In-Sight 7000 product range.

Key features of In-Sight 7010 and 7010C: ● Set and save optimal focus values of specific parts ● Helps in part changes or projects that require the system to be placed in hard to reach spaces ● Field replaceable lighting with five different color options ● Allows users to further customize for specific applications

Entry-level Model Options: ● In-Sight 7010 base model has an image capture rate of 102FPS at 800x600 resolution. The basic tool set includes 360° degree pattern matching, edge, blob, circle, histogram, math and basic geometry tools. ● In-Sight 7010C color model has an image capture rate of 50FPS at 800x600 resolution. The tool set is enhanced with a Color ID tool for setting up inspection jobs where color is the differentiating feature.

Proven Software Tools In-Sight 7010 features EasyBuilder and a selection of the key inspection, measurement, alignment and guidance vision tools found on other In-Sight vision systems. With the unique combination of hardware features and software tools, the In-Sight 7010 is the ideal out- of-the-box solution for many straightforward vision applications.

For more information, Cognex Corporation Email : info.in@cognex.com

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New compact Distribution Blocks in Polyamide 66

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onnectwell’s Compact Distribution Blocks are the ideal choice for single phase distribution systems. The Distribution Block houses specially designed clamping cum current carrying part and provide easy connection points to secure the incoming cable and ensure perfect distribution to multiple outgoing cables. These Distribution Blocks are designed for Din Rail Mounting / Panel Mounting. By virtue of design, these Distribution Blocks are completely shrouded and offer IP 20 protection.

Tel.: +91 251 3980600, Fax: +91 251 3980700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

Multipole industrial connector

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ultipole Industrial Connectors (MIC) are designed for heavy duty industrial applications and are suitable for A.C. & D.C. current. MIC facilitate manufacture, installation and maintenance of electric parts in Electrical Electronics Machinery, Robots, Control Panels and wherever connections are required for Power, control & Signal Circuits. Multipole Industrial Connectors are UL &CSA approved & are CE marked.

Technical Details: DB25

DB70

DB120

DB185

PA66

PA66

PA66

PA66

Width X

30.5 X 55.4mm

41.6 X

53.3 X 94

53.3 X 94

Length

52.1/61.35mm

74.45mm

mm

mm

55.2/66.5

65.1/74.0

65.1/74.0

mm

mm

mm

10 – 70sq.

35 – 120sq.

95 –

mm

mm

185sq.

2.5 – 25sq.

4.0 – 35sq.

mm

mm

4.0 – 35sq.

1.5 – 16sq.

2.5 – 25sq.

mm

mm

mm

2.5 – 25sq.

1.5 – 16sq.

mm

mm

1.5 – 16sq.

Material Dimensions:

Height: Din 35/35-15 Clamping Range:

2.5 – 25sq.mm

Incoming 1.5 – 10sq.mm Outgoing

mm

mm Rated

690V

1000V

1500V

1500V

100Amp

160Amp

250Amp

353Amp

Voltage: Current Rating:

For more information, CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase II, MIDC, Dombivli - 421 204 INDIA

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Inserts: Male / Female Inserts are made of self extinguishing thermoplastics (confirming to flammability grade UL 94 VO) and can be used from –40 Deg C to +125 Deg C. The contacts are made of silver plated copper alloy with connection to conductors made by captive stainless steel screws or crimping terminals. These inserts are numbered on both sides by laser printing / moulding and are polarized for correct mating.

Enclosures: The Enclosures are made of Die cast aluminum alloy with the finish of Epoxy Polyester powder or in self extinguishing Thermoplastic. The coupling stability and protection against accidental opening are ensured by single or double locking system comprising of mono block lever in stainless steel, springs & pegs in stainless steel or plastic. By virtue of design these enclosures offer excellent resistance to impact & strong mechanical stresses. Surface mounting & Bulk Head Housing and Hood are available

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with or without fixed covers or with mobile protective covers. Special gaskets made of Vinyl Nitrile Elastomer provide IP 65 protection against dust, water and other aggressive agents.

For more details contact: CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4, 5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 400 705, India Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293, Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 Email: sales@controlwell.com, Web: www.controlwell.com

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KINGBOND - King of E 6013 Electrodes

ost of the traditional electrodes available are meant for specific applications – we need to choose correct type depending on the application. Some examples are described below: ● If welding with AC power source is good, then there is

PVD Coatings from SMT

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he SMT provides quality PVD coatings for major pharmaceutical companies in India. These coatings are applied on the medicinal tablet manufacturing tooling to improve the life & biocompatibility of these tools, various biomedical implants and specific instruments.

SMT’s hard and wear resistant coatings are also supplied to the automobile and decorative industries.

The company is one of the major suppliers of high quality decorative PVD coating for Indian watch industry. SMT has also developed and manufactured state-of-the-art fully automatic PVD machines for clients.

SMT has developed ion deposition equipment and related coating process for several state-of-the-art costeffective PVD coatings. These coatings involve Chromium Nitride (CrN), Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN), Chromium Carbo Nitride (CrCN), Titanium Nitride (TiN), Gold, Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) etc. These coatings provide a number of benefits to the tools or components in addition to hardness and adhesion. The most significant benefits include: improved wear resistance, reduced friction, biocompatibility, decorative colors & aesthetic, chemical barrier, nickel sensitivity, saline solutions, and sterilization.

For more information, contact: Surface Modification Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 106, Ajahara Industrial Estate,Near Sharp Industries Waliv Phata, Vasai (E) Dist. Thane, Pin. 401208 Cell.: +91 9819781842

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no low OCV performance. ● When we get good weld bead finish, then we can not do smooth vertical down welding. ● When there is welder’s appeal, then there is no weld toughness. ● If we get good slag detachability then the spatter loss is high.

There was a need to combine many of the above conflicting requirements into one single electrode. Kingbond has been designed keeping the above points in mind.

Kingbond – Special Features: ● It can be operated on AC, DCEP, DCEN i.e. on Transformer, Rectifier & Generator. ● It can also be operated at voltage as low as 55 V OCV - hence even local make transformers can be used for welding Kingbond. ● With very smooth arc, the metal transfer across the arc is smooth. This result in least spatter – more deposit and less work to remove spatter - higher value for money. ● Due to soft arc, poor fit up of edges can be easily managed even in light sheet metals without any defects like burn through, undercuts etc. ● As the arc is very stable, the skill required for the welder is low. ● Fast freezing slag enables easy vertical down welding.

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● The “Cup Depth” is less compared to most of the electrodes in this class – this makes the arc re-stricking by short circuit mode much easier – This makes repeated welding of small beads or spot welds so much easier. ● Excellent self peeling slag– less trouble with deslagging resulting in higher productivity and better quality weld. ● The weld bead obtained is fine rippled and smooth extra surface dressing is not required. ● It is a low fume emitting electrode. ● The coating is designed to take higher currents without electrode loosing its properties – Even with higher currents, we can weld till the end of the electrode, without any weld defects. ● The result is a weld which passes X ray test ● We get a weld metal with excellent toughness even at 0oC. Excellent fusion with base metals provides a longer bead for each electrode - this is advantageous in welding sheet metals.

Quality and Approval The high quality of Kingbond is approved and certified by BIS with IS 814 – ER4211X classification.

Applications: ● General fabrication of mild structural steels like IS 2062, 226, ASTM SA 283 etc. ● All kind of light construction work. ● Storage tanks. ● Shipbuilding. ● Sheet metal work, furniture. ● Automobile bodies. ● Pipes. ● Machine frames. ● Truck bodies. ● Construction equipment. ● Railway coach panels.

Thus, Kingbond electrodes can be used with any welding equipment, using welder of any skill level, in any welding position and in any application involving C-Mn steel of 25mm (max.) thickness to deposit welds that meets radiographic quality and toughness up to 0oC. For more information Ador Welding Ltd. Survey No. 147/2B+3, Near Akurdi Chowk, Chinchwad, Pune 411 019. India Tel. : +91 20 4070 6000 Fax: +91 20 4070 6001 Email : cmo@adorians.com Web: www.adorwelding.com

T Easy vertical down performance.

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Auto Loading Device

he auto loading device is designed and developed by Automation And Control (Pune) as an ‘auto loading arrangement’ of tappets for lapping machines. The tappets are loaded in one chute from where they are singled out, picked up one by one with the help of pneumatic gripper and loaded to the lapping machine. At the same time, the tappet, which is ready after the lapping operation, is picked up simultaneously by another gripper and then unloaded to the outlet chute. The cycle time is less than 4 seconds. There is facility to lift the entire arrangement during setting of the machine. The company can undertake similar jobs with pick & place requirements for similar applications.

For more information, Automation And Control (Pune) Pvt. Ltd Plot No.49, S No.412/1B. Village Kiwale

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Pimpri-Chinchwad Area Pune 412 113 Phone: 020 2767 4472 Email: info@automationcontrolindia.com

Pickling Passivation on Stainless Steel

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ickling Passivation ensures corrosion resistance to components of stainless steel and thus considerably influences their life and usefulness. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel is due to the presence of at least 13% chromium in the alloy. With oxygen, chromium forms a dense chemically resistant passive layer of chromic oxide protecting the surface of the component against corrosion. The passive layer usually forms again after abrasion. The precondition to corrosion resistance and passive layer is a metallically pure surface with a sufficiently high percentage of chromium. Some of the features are: removes built-in corrosion from stainless steel; removes scales, discoloration and ferritic contamination; stops corrosion and restores full corrosion resistance; removes metallic contaminants; oxide scales, rust spots and annealing colours; and gives a flawless, uniform, smooth contamination-free, sterile-free, passive surface.

For more information Surface Innovators Pvt. Ltd G-2, Crative Industrial Estate Plot No.12, Next to HP Petrol Pump N.M. Joshi Marg Lower Parel Mumbai 400 011 Phone: 022-2300 5205 Email: surfacein@vsnl.com

Roll Inspection System, Rollmate

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ollmate is a fully automated mill roll inspection system combining Innerspec Technologies’ patented technology with the latest developments in ultrasonics and software. Rollmate is a cost-effective alternative for inspecting rolls of any alloy, forged and cast. Rollmate operates while grinding, decreasing inspection cycle time.

The system can be operated in automatic mode to halt the grinder when the roll is defect-free, or manual mode to start and stop inspections as required.

Rollmate comprises an environmentally controlled enclosure for the system electronics. The system displays a real time map of the roll with defect positions clearly indicated and sidebar provides detailed ultrasonic amplitude data. A motor driven actuator extends and

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retracts the probe for contact with the roll.

For more information NDTS India P. Ltd 619, The Great Eastern Galleria Plot No.20, Sector-4, Nerul(W) Mumbai 400 701 Pho ne: 022-2770 3913 Email: info@ndts.co.in

Transflex Welding Curtain

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panker International offers a range of PVC strip doors. Large assortment of materials and attachment methods provide the variety. The fact that each curtain is custom-made for users’ unique requirements and to individual specifications assures the flexibility to assist in any controlled environment application. Transflex welding curtains shield fellow employees from the flying sparks and hazardous glare of welding operations and protect against serious eye damage by screening out harmful UV rays. Transflex dark green welding curtains allow easy access to personnel, trolleys and equipment from any point throughout the enclosure. It allows supervisors to monitor the activity and the safety of the worker inside the enclosure.

For more information Spanker International 27 Gopi Estate Changodar Ahmedabad 382 213 Email: sales@spanker.in

Polymer Powder Screener

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TA vibro screens are used to screen polymer powders like LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, PVC, PP Etc..

Polymer powder is screened after pulverizing and before taking it to next process, to remove large chips, lumps and foreign material. Eta Vibro screens are also used for screening of powder material purchased from market to ensure raw material and product quality and also to reduce wastage/rejection. ETA vibro screens are available in different models as per customer

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requirement. It is useful for industries like Roto molding, PVC, Lamination and Calendaring. This machine is also used in reusing plant sweeping and removal of sand, foreign material etc.

ETA Vibro Screens are widely used in plastic industry.

Other than Polymer powder, ETA Vibro screens are used to screen Reprocessed granules, Extruded granules, Injection molding waste, Floor sweepings etc.

ETA Vibro Screens are screening machine which are used for continuous separation process like screening, sifting, grading, classification, filtration, over size/ under size removal etc. using wire mesh or perforated sheet. It can work for solid-solid or solid-liquid/ slurry separation.

The machine works on an electric vibratory motor.

ETA Vibro screen is versatile, reliable, economical and flexible equipment which is used in various industries like plastic, food, chemical, oil, engineering, agro, mineral paper etc.

For more information ETA Engineering Services, Ahmedabad , India.

Mr. Udbhav Mehta Email: sales@etamail.com, etaengineering@vsnl.net Phone: +91-99099 17170 Web: www.vibroscreen.com

High precision electronic level

Absolute measurement and reference measurement conversion.

Measure data holding.

Degree, mm/m and slope conversion.

With data storage capabilities.

With data output.

Auto Power Off. Battery Type: 3V CR2032X3.

Application : An engineer’s precision level permits leveling items to a greater degree of accuracy than a plain spirit level. They are used to level the foundations, or beds, of machines to ensure the machine can output workpieces to the accuracy prebuilt in the machine.

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

FEATURES : 0.01 mm/m / 0.05° / 0.01% Magnetic base securely attaches gauge to any metal surface Large LCD display reads upright at any angle.

With backlight and Buzzer.

Degree/slope conversion.

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● Any weld inspector will be proficient with the unit within minutes; ● Real time viewing for rapid evaluation of a joint or a weld ● The weld inspection record can be sent through Wi-Fi to anywhere in the world ● Fatigue critical features such as toe angle, undercut, and cracks can be quickly measured ● Over welding can be quantified so excessive welding

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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.

Tel: 09819345050 / 022-23428862 e-mail : ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

NEW Testo 816-1 -Sound level measurement with integrated data storage

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he New testo 816-1 sound level meter is ideal for measuring sound level at workplaces, industrial and production halls, and public places. The measuring instrument can be switched from Slow (1 sec.) to Fast (125 ms) with the touch of a button. Additionally, it is also facilitated to switch between the frequency weighting characteristic curves A (corresponds to the sound pressure sensitivity of the human ear) and curve C (for evaluating lowfrequency components of a noise) and vice versa. The integrated data store allows the storage of over 30000 measurement values in the instrument; these can be administered using the software included in delivery. In addition to this, the software allows online measurements over a longer period to be carried out. With the optional sound calibrator and the adjustment accessory included with it, the testo 816-1 can be re-calibrated on site.

Features● ● ● ●

Backlit display Bar graph display Frequency weighting A and C Sound level measurement acc. to IEC 61672-1 class 2 and ANSI S1.4 Type 2 ● Integrated data storage for up to 31000 measurement

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values ● can be switched from Slow (1 sec.) to Fast (125 ms) ● Software for data management and long term measurement ● AC and DC output for the connection of other instruments ● On site calibration with the optional sound calibrator For more information, Testo India Email: info@testoindia.com, Web: www.testo.in

DP500 Portable Dew Meter with data logger and USB interface

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S Instruments GmbH Germany is world leader dedicated for innovative technology for Compressed Air and Gases Measurement Analysis, Energy Audit, Air & Gases Leakage Applications.

DP500 is portable dew point meter, meets the requirement for checking refrigeration, membrane and adsorption dryers and measure the dew point preciously down up to (-)800 Ctd with fast response and user friendly for digital, graphical via touch screen.

DP500 portable dew point meter is light in weight with carrying case ideal for service technicianseverything in one case, can calculate directly required parameter for Compressed Air & Gases like g/m3, mg/m3 , ppm V/V, g/kg, 0Ctdatm, %RH with measuring range for dew point (-)80….+500Ctd, temperature (-)20….+700C and RH 0…..100%RH with basic accuracy + 0.50Ctd along with precision calibration certificate at (-)400C dew point with ISO certificate and measurement capacity up to 350 bar.

Battery can withstand 12 hours continuous operation, product is with EMC norms DIN EN 61326

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Applications in Industrial Segments: Automobile, Air Dryer Manufacturer, Automobile Components, Cement, Chemical & Petrochemical, Consultants, Compressor Manufacturers, Electrical & Electronics Industries, Food & Beverage, OEM, Pharma & Bio-Tech, Tyre Manufacturer, Textile, Railway & Metro.

Flow Station DS400 multifunction recording and datalogger for Compressed air and gases

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S Instruments GmbH Germany is world leader dedicated for innovative technology for Compressed Air and Gases Measurement Analysis, Energy Audit, Air & Gases Leakage Applications.

Compressed air and gases are expensive media “without measurement there is no control”. CS Instruments Germany introduced NewDS400 unique product for measurement of actual consumption including peak values and leakage at glance having given features. ● 3.5” graphic display with touch screen- shows the progression of the measured values graphically ● 2 sensor inputs for consumption/dew point sensors ● USB interface for reading out the data logger by means of USB stick ● Option: 2 additional sensor inputs for pressure sensors, electrical meters etc. ● Option: Data logger for 100 million measured values(2 GB SD card) ● Option: Ethernet and RS485 interface (Modbus protocol) ● Option: Webserver ● Option: CS Soft Basic- comfortable evaluation of the measured data

Flow station DS400 with consumption sensor VA400 ● Easy installation and removal under pressure by means of ½” ball valve ● Several gas types freely selectable at DS400

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Applicable from ½” to 12” (DN 300) Diameter freely adjustable via DS400 4…20mA output for m3/h Pulse output for m3(total consumption)

Applications in Industrial Segments: Automobile, Air Dryer Manufacturer, Automobile Components, Cement, Chemical & Petrochemical, Consultants, Compressor Manufacturers, Electrical & Electronics Industries, Food & Beverage, OEM, Pharma & Bio-Tech, Tyre Manufacturer, Textile, Railway & Metro.

Portable Multifunction Measuring Instrument DS500mobile for Energy Analysis to DIN EN ISO 50001

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S Instruments GmbH Germany is world leader dedicated for innovative technology for Compressed Air and Gases Measurement Analysis, Energy Audit and Air & Gases Leakage Applications. New Product introduce DS500 Mobile has key features for Compressed Air and Gases Audit. ● Very easy operation via 7” colour display with touch panel ● Up to 12 channels sensors/meters can be connected also third party sensors/meters including power supply ● All 12 channels can be configured as per user requirement for analogue/digital/ pulse, freely assignable with SDI (mA, DCV), interface RS485/ Modbus RTU ● Voltage power supply for all sensors is a built in feature

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● Interface and memory card i.e USB, Ethernet, RS485 Modbus RTU/ TCP, SDI, WEB Server optionally with GSM module and by default 2GB SD Memory card is standard and extended up to 32GB ● Air consumption, Gas consumption analysis: Daily/ weekly/monthly evaluations, Mathematic function for internal calculations, e.g. the typical key data of a compressed air plant: - costs in per m3 air - kWh/m3 of generated air - consumption of single lines including summation Report with time stamp can be stored on USB and can be opened with the software user defined also totalize function for analogue signals.

Applications in Industrial Segments: Automobile, Air Dryer Manufacturer, Automobile Components, Cement, Chemical & Petrochemical, Consultants, Compressor Manufacturers, Electrical & Electronics Industries, Food & Beverage, OEM, Pharma & Bio-Tech, Tyre Manufacturer, Textile, Railway & Metro.

Dew point sensor FA400 has digital integrated display has extremely precise long term stability with quick response time, output 4…20mA analogue output and has also PC connection with SDI interface with standard measuring chamber up to 16bar with special optional features up to 350bar. Output signal via software or DS400 dew point set possible to show engineering unit %RH, Ctd, g/m3, mg/m3, ppm V/V. In addition to above excellent features of FA400 dew point sensor the user can define alarm to optimize and achieve better air quality and threshold value adjustable via keypad for alarm relay maximum 60V DC and 0.5A

Applications in Industrial Segments: Automobile, Air Dryer Manufacturer, Automobile Components, Cement, Chemical & Petrochemical, Consultants, Compressor Manufacturers, Electrical & Electronics Industries, Food & Beverage, OEM, Pharma & Bio-Tech, Tyre Manufacturer, Textile, Railway & Metro.

For more information, AV Measurement & Control(India) 102, Sonata Commercial Complex, Opp. Unique Automobile, Plot No. P46/1, Near ICICI Bank, MIDC, Dombivli(E)- 421203, Dist Thane T: +91-251-2424418/6458885 Email: vadnerkar@avmacindia.com, sheeja@avmacindia.com M: +91-9820561864/9223573571/9821403590 Web: www.cs-instruments.com, www.avmacindia.com

FA400 Dew Point Sensor with integrated display and alarm relay for refrigeration, membrane and adsorption dryers

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S Instruments GmbH Germany is world leader dedicated for innovative technology for Compressed Air and Gases Measurement Analysis, Energy Audit, Air & Gases Leakage Applications.

CS Instrument our principle from Germany has the product dew point sensor FA400 required for niche market for aluminium smelter, steel plant, pharma industry, food & beverage and health care products required dew point sensor for continuous monitoring with local digital display. Dew point sensor FA400 has 3 different ranges refrigeration, adsorption & membrane dryer.

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SBS AE -1000 Acoustic Emission Monitoring

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BS AE -1000 Acoustic Emission Monitoring reduces air grinding time and alerts the operator of crash

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conditions by using proprietary acoustic detection technology to monitor and analyze the high frequency signals generated by the grinding process The AE-1000 reports initial contact between the wheel and a new part to the machine control system so it can stop wheel in-feed without operator intervention, which can save up to 20% of the typical cycle time. It can also detect and report abnormal contact from an incorrectly loaded part or fixture within milliseconds, allowing the in-feed to be stopped, avoiding a crash, damage or injury .

Position control, used to zero the machine before beginning a grinding or dressing cycle, is possible by detecting the edge of the wheel touching a reference point known to the machine CNC. The CNC thereby can determine the exact position and diameter of a changing grinding wheel.

Monitoring for normal acoustic levels during wheel dressing permits the operator or CNC control to (1) determine if the wheel is being dressed fully across its width, (2) control the aggressiveness of the process, and (3) maintain the quality of the dressed wheel to conserve wheel material.

For more information, SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078.

Mobile: 093311-40202.

Fax: 91-33-24003097.

E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in

environments. Perform fully automated measurements using Lasercheck Controllers integrated into the production process. Perform manual measurements using Lasercheck portable battery-powered controllers.

Lasercheck ensures that your high quality, critical surface finish specifications are me For measuring following types of surface: Ground, Sanded, Polished, Honed, SuperFinished, Fine-Turned, Shot-Blast. Measurement range Ra. 0.0125 Îźm to 2.0 Îźm.

Lasercheck Scattered Laser Light Technology : A laser mounted inside the rugged machined Lasercheck head illuminates the measurement surface. Detectors measure the distribution of specular and scattered laser light reflected from the surface to calculate average surface roughness (Ra).Increase in roughness creates less specular and more scattered light.

For more information, SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078. Mobile: 093311-40202.

Fax: 91-33-24003097.

E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in

SB 1000 Automatic Grinding Wheel Balancer with Dual functionality

Lasercheck Non Contact Surface Roughness Gauge

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asercheck High-speed Surface Roughness Systems monitor finish of your surfaces in real-time, providing instant measurement and feedback allowing 100% control of surface finish quality in high-volume production

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he SB-1000 is an easy to use, compact dynamic balancing system that provides full functionality, including both an automatic and a manual balancing mode, at an entry-level price. This single machine control provides exceptional accuracy, capable of balancing to a tolerance as low as 0.02 microns peak-topeak displacement over a spindle range of 300 to 30,000 RPM. With its digital design and intuitive icon-driven user interface, the SB-1000 is simple to install on existing equipment and can be easily integrated through the grinding machine CNC/PLC hardwire interface.The SB-

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1000’s Manual Balance mode not only provides the most economical manual balancing solutions, it also provides real-time display of vibration and RPM levels. Operators can set alert and alarm thresholds through the CNC/PLC interface.Operators can also utilize the Automatic Balance mode with the addition of a balance head and cable for rapid balance cycles controlled through the CNC/PLC interface, eliminating the need for operator interaction.

For more information SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078. Mobile: 093311-40202.

Fax: 91-33-24003097.

E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in

Monitor propane tank fuel level remotely from anywhere without any modification in existing tank

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he Xact® tank monitoring system offers propane companies a competitive edge by providing costeffective fuel level monitoring of customers’ tanks and company-owned tanks, large or small. The Xact® system utilizes an ultrasonic sensor that is applied externally mounted on the bottom of a propane tank. It sends an ultrasonic signal through the wall of the tank and reads the return echo from the surface of the liquid propane to calculate the fill level inside the tank to ±2% (±1% for small tanks) and transmit that data via the Globalstar® satellite network to a secure website for display. Operators can now obtain accurate readings and tank information from even the most remote tanks conveniently using their desktop PC, laptop ,tablet computer, or smart phone. With the Xact® system, minimum or maximum alarm levels can be set to automatically notify operators by email anytime

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a particular tank reading exceeds min-max thresholds or needs refilling. The Xact® system is also available as a mobile unit which can be used to detect pilferage of propane gas while being transported in bobtail propane trucks.

For more information SBS Precision Systems (India) Pvt Ltd 24, Ram Swarup Khettry Road First Floor, New Alipore, Kolkata 700 053 Tel: 033-32920078. Mobile: 093311-40202.

Fax: 91-33-24003097.

E-mail: enquiries@sbsindia.in

Ir non- contact portable thermometer

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nfrared thermometers allow users to measure temperature in applications where conventional sensors can not be employed.

Specifically, in cases dealing with moving objects where non- contact measurements are required because of contamination or hazardous reason where distance or too great or where temperature to be measured are too high for thermocouples or other contact sensors.We offer very low cost IR non- contact portable thermometer with adjustable emissivity in low range temperature measuring range can be measured from – 50 to 550 deg.cen temperature range. This can be used to measure the temperature most of the application keeping the emissivity setting depends on material.

The features include •C or •F selection, Lazer target pointer selection, automatic data hold function, auto power off, and adjustable emissivity form 0.1 to 1.0.

This can be used in food industries, packaging, plastic mould, automobile sector, forging, textile industries, pharmaceutical industries, furnace, oven manufacturers and users, klin temperature measuring, moving objects, conveyers, engineering industries and many more where even you want to measure the temperatures.

For more information M/s. R.S. ELECTRONICS 15/1A2, Plot: III, Lakshmi Nagar, Ramamoorthy street, Moondramkattalai, Chennai-600128. Ph. 044- 24780315.

Email: rselectronics75@ymail.com. ramakrishnan25@hotmail.co.in.

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Hands-on session on Design Spark Mechanical & Demo RepRapPro Ormerod Abstract RS Components & Controls (I) Ltd. announces a hands-on session on DesignSpark Mechanical & demo of 3D printing using RepRapPro Ormerod 3D Printer. RS India will organize this session in collaboration with its training partner Rawlecom Services India Ltd. (Read on for details about the session) 3D printers are around for some time now and 3D printing is undoubtedly very exciting and appealing to everybody.

In today’s today competitive world, 3D printer is almost necessary to have in Design Houses, R&D Centers and Product Development Centers as it let designers visualize their designs and product prototypes in 3D with ease. This helps designers in making their product designs better (as they visualize their products in 3D and relate to it better) and it also saves lot of time for designers in the design process (as they don’t have to depend on external agency for making product prototypes) .

Recently RS Components has introduced a very low cost 3D printer – RepRapPro Ormerod in the India which a gained a lot of popularity in the matter of few months. It is very versatile in terms of printing variety of shapes, can create quick-turn around prototype and based on open source hardware platform Arduino Duet. On the top of it is compatible with DesignSpark Mechanical – a free and powerful, professional 3D model designing software from RS Components. So make your 3D designs in DesignSpark Mechanical and print your 3D designs using RepRapPro 3D Printer!!!

For more information, RS Components & Controls (I) Ltd Upheave Systems Noida Center, C78, Sector 2, Noida Email : techmarketing@rs-components.co.in

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Digital moisture meter

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he moisture content is determined by measuring the electrical conductive of the material, which always is proportional to the content of the moisture. We offer different types of moisture meter suits to different application such as wood/ Timber paper, Board, Packing material, Yarn bobbins, Fabric rolls, Cotton bales, Fiber flocks, Wool, Rayon, Linen, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester etc… etc.

These instrument is designed with micro processor based control circuit which will give good accuracy and longer life. We can provide separate pin type moisture probe for different material to measure the moisture contents. The unit is having Data hold, records max & Min reading function, measure up to 30% moisture contents and built in RS-232 computer interface. 0- 100% scaling is also possible for some of our instrument. The portable battery operated instrument can be handled very easily and reading can be seen in big LCD Display.

For more information, R.S. Electronics, 15/1 A2, plot: III, Lakshminagar, Ramamoorthy Street, Moondramkattlai Chennai-600128.

Mob: 09444668125.

Email: rselectronics75@ymail.com. ramakrishnan25@hotmail.co.in.

Cantilever gates from Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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andhi Automations India’s No.1 Entrance Automations offers a wide range of automated sliding gates suitable to be installed at any industrial, commercial or residential premises. Gandhi Automations is the only manufacturer of gates in India certified to ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System by TUV Nord.

This has resulted in the implementation of continuous improvement in personnel training, production, inspection, equipment calibration, machinery

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maintenance, logistics and customer relations. Gandhi designed and fabricated gates ensure high tensile strength and durability. These gates are not only aesthetically pleasing but sturdy and perfectly aligned. The pretensioning of the gate leaf construction reduces the risk of bending. The components used to fabricate the gates enhance the efficiency and life span of the gate. The leaf design is available in a standard form or custom made to suit individual clients’ requirements. Cantilevered sliding gates are available for a span of up to 30m suitable for securing commercial, industrial & public utilities. The advantage of using cantilevered gates is that they have no ground track or foundation in the roadway hence the vehicles do not experience any bumps. Cantilevered gates offer smooth, quiet operation due to no supports at the bottom of the gate. They are ideal for road surfaces which are uneven or sloping. The gate is also not prone to getting blocked by leaves or dirt hence reduced maintenance.

Cantilevered Sliding gates require flexible automations capable of managing different frame dimensions, different types of duty and different environmental conditions, always ensuring maximum operational safety, functioning and reliability. MPS startup of the automations at maximum power permits motor to overcome any initial friction caused by ice, dust, etc. Internal thermal switch protects motor and advance electronic control unit permits various operations like time adjustment, partial opening, automatic closing, step by step control, stop safety, reverse safety etc. The Sliding Gate is also equipped with obstacle detection which causes the gate movement to stop if an obstacle is detected during its motion. In the event of power failure Gandhi gates can also be operated manually. A consistent quality product thus becomes the hallmark of Gandhi Automations’ manufacturing process right from installation to after sales service.

For more information contact: Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad (West) Mumbai – 400064, India.

Off : +91-22- 66720200 / 66720300(200 lines) Fax : +91-22-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in, Website: www.geapl.co.in

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Steady volt servo voltage stabilizers

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requent voltage variations are a menace that can damage electronic components like power supplies, drives, PLCs, controllers, etc. Their effects are widely felt in CNC, printing and textile machines as well as laboratory, data processing, medical & telecommunication equipment. Frequent breakdowns of such machines are costly to repair. This apart, the downtime and frequent interruptions in operation brings substantial loss of revenue.

Steady Volt from Unity Controls is a state-of-the-art Voltage Stabilizer designed to protect such equipment from voltage variations and its ill-effects.

Following are some of its unique features: ● Intelligent microprocessor-based system(available in new digital models) ● Digital interface with large LCD display and keypad ● Auto re-start, adjustable output voltage, trip bypass, fault list ● No hunting, oscillation and noise generation ● Innovative transformer design to minimize power loss ● Constant output voltage across a wide input voltage range ● Single phasing prevention, surge suppressor and EMI / RFI filter With the best-in-class response time and correction rates, Steady Volt offers improved power quality and greater energy efficiency, thereby saving the cost of breakdowns and energy utilization. Apart from protecting your equipment from damage, Steady Volt also saves energy during continuous operations.

For more information contact: Unity Controls Pvt. Ltd

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

Digital soldering station LF- 1600 ( 80 W )

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he LF-1600 is an electronically controlled soldering station with intelligent microcomputer chip control that was developed to meet the present and future lead-free soldering needs of the electronic production industry and is suitable for work on professional SMD electronics. An ergonomic handle with shorter distance between heating element and tip provides very fast heat up time and quick heat compensation. A highquality sensor with advanced heat transfer technology ensures precise temperature regulation, essential for making consistent, reliable solder connections.

The aluminium housing has the advantages of strong structure, good heat sinking and effectively reduces electro-magnetic interference. The LF 1600’s, 230 V AC operated 80W power capability results in both a rapid heat-up and super fast recovery. This station incorporates electronic circuitry which enables the user to alter tip temperature from 200°C to 480°C (392°F to 896°F) without changing tips or heating elements. The temperature is maintained within ±3°C (±6°F) of its operating temperature by a thermocouple sensor placed in the head of the heating element, allowing the tip to rest against the sensor.

For more information R.S. Electronics., 15/1a2, Plot: III, Lakshmi Nagar, Ramamoorthy Street, Moondramkattalai, Chennai- 600128. Mob. 09444659962.

E-mail. rselectronics75@ymail.com

VA420 Consumption Counter for Compressed Air and Gases

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Compressed Air and Gases Measurement Analysis, Energy Audit and Air & Gases Leakage Applications.

In India there is a large number of Compressor plants use mega watt and very large mega watt hr electricity energy per year and we estimate 20-25% could be easily saved, however most of the cost by leakage in the compressed air system the air escape unused leakage with diameter of 1mm approx. cost 24000/year Compressed air and gases are expensive media. The installation of consumption counters helps to get a survey on the consumption of single departments or machines and to allocate the costs source-relatedly.

During the production stop the consumption counters show the leakage amount and help to determine and remove leakages and therefore to save costs. Special features as below: ● Sensor removable, e.g. for calibration, cleaning ● For compressed air, nitrogen, argon, helium, CO2, oxygen ● For pipe diameters ½”, ¾”, 1”, 11/2” or 2” ● Display: Actual consumption(m3/h), counter(m3) ● Units adjustable via keypad: m3/min, l/min, l/s, kg/h, kg/s…. ● Analogue output 4……20mA, pulse output(galvanically isolated)

Application range of VA420: ● Compressed air balancing, compressed air consumption measurement ● Leakage air/leak rate determination ● Mobile compressed air measurement in front of single machines/plants ● Flow measurement of process gases like e.g. nitrogen, CO2, oxygen, argon, nitrous oxide ● Flow measurement at nitrogen generators

Applications in Industrial Segments: Automobile, Air Dryer Manufacturer, Automobile Components, Cement, Chemical & Petrochemical, Consultants, Compressor Manufacturers, Electrical & Electronics Industries, Food & Beverage, OEM, Pharma & Bio-Tech, Tyre Manufacturer, Textile, Railway & Metro. or more information, AV Measurement & Control(India) Web: www.cs-instruments.com, www.avmacindia.com

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FARO : The World’s Most Trusted Source for 3D Measurement Technology enabled us to provide better ground support to our customers in the region.

Q. Please highlight the latest initiatives in your industry?

Mr. Hakiran Sandhu, Country Manager, FARO India

Q. Please brief us about the company’s Indian and global infrastructure?

FARO is a global technology company that develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software. We provide portable equipment that will assist our customers in achieving high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. Our devices are useful for component and assembly inspection, production planning, and inventory documentation.

Our global headquarters (HQ) is located in Lake Mary, Florida, with a European head office in Stuttgart, Germany, and an Asia-Pacific head office in Singapore. In addition, FARO has branch locations worldwide including Japan, China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, and The Netherlands. Locally, FARO offices are in New Delhi (Head Office) and Chennai. Our presence here has

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FARO believes that non-contact optical measurement technology will continue to inspire newer initiatives in the industry, as both research and observations of industry development suggest that awareness for Additive Manufacturing is increasing globally.

Also known as 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing is a process by which three-dimensional (3D) objects are made from digital model data.

As the name suggests, the process is ‘additive’ in nature (as opposed to ‘subtractive’) and involves a sequential layering of material in quick succession. As demand for additive manufacturing continues to grow, technology will continue to advance, as well as become more widespread and affordable – a natural ‘life cycle’ that various modes of technology have gone through.

The trend looks set to continue even into 2015, and FARO is well prepared with solutions such as our FARO® Laser Scanner FARO® Laser Scanner Focus3D and FARO® Edge ScanArm ES to meet our customers’ needs.

Both devices offer users powerful functionality and simplicity in small packages, and we will continue to invest in technologies to meet this need.

In addition, we have also observed that 3D printing is becoming a worldwide phenomenon. For one, it is increasingly common for tradeshow organizers to have a dedicated feature area for 3D printing-related technologies, a move that is well re-

ceived by both exhibitors and visitors. In particular, companies that do rapid prototyping appreciate 3D printing, because it positively impacts their product design process by way of two very important factors – time and confidentiality. 3D printing is speedy and it eliminates the need for model fabrication at an external vendor’s facility, both of which are attractive attributes.

FARO has developed several products to target this specific market need. FARO’s Laser Scanner line of products (FARO® Laser Scanner FARO® Laser Scanner Focus3D X Series) are capable of capturing highresolution point clouds that can be processed into data models for reproduction of objects. The digitized information allows key design specifications and requirements of the prototype to be checked or modified easily and quickly.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

India is a market with much potential, with growing literacy levels and a thriving talent pool. Manufacturers in India refer to international standards when it comes to quality benchmarking.

Naturally, they spare no effort to ensure that their equipment and products match up to those strict standards, standing up to close scrutiny. In this regard, FARO is glad that its ISO-certified devices allow customers to achieve various certifications in their respective industries, including ISO and API accreditations, to name a few.

Increasingly, manufacturers have higher demands for precision and speed in quality checks. As their

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products and measurement needs both become more complex, quality control and inspection tasks are becoming more intricate, requiring more sophisticated measuring equipment like FARO’s. Since quality is of essence, high-precision equipment like FARO’s becomes crucial for manufacturers. For this reason, FARO regards India as a key market and we believe that our products will continue to find favor here.

Q. What is the future prospect for your industry?

Last year, we observed an increase in demand for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use across the sectors and industries that FARO serves.

Logically, it is almost certain that these demands will only continue to grow. Consequently, as technological advances continue to gain new grounds, companies with measurement technology that cater to users’ needs are the ones that will lead the way in this industry. Fortunately for FARO, our strong relationship with our customers allows us to understand their needs. Armed with that insight, we invest accordingly in research and development (R&D) to apply the latest advances in technology to improve our product offerings. By doing so, we ensure that we meet market needs today and anticipate new ones tomorrow - securing FARO’s leading position in the measurement industry.

Q. Are there any plans for expansion and new investment, in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater to the demand of the industry?

FARO is committed to our business in Asia-Pacific and will constantly look towards expansion, though

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future growth and development will always be in tandem with business needs. FARO remains dedicated to its customer base and will spare no efforts in ensuring adequate assistance for customers. One of our priorities is to provide top class sales and after-sales support to our customers, and resources will always be allocated accordingly to support those needs.

Q. What is the top line product range, and is there any plans to launch new products?

Our best-selling product line is the FaroArm®, which has enjoyed tremendous success with our customers. Its latest addition is the FARO® Edge ScanArm ES that boasts of Enhanced Scanning Technology (EST), which improves the ability to scan challenging surfaces that are dark or reflective. Capable of both contact and non-contact measurements, the ScanArm ES is portable and highly effective at the same time. Adept for performing tasks such as inspection of parts and reverse engineering, the device provides accurate and precise measurements for manufacturing and quality control easily. FARO is attuned to the industry’s trends and demands, and we continually invest efforts into developing new 3D measurement technology to cater to our customers’ needs. Our customers entrust us to develop quality products that will help in their measurement needs, and FARO will continue to launch new products into the market when our devices are ready.

Q. What is the vision of your company?

FARO’s vision is to be the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology.

By leveraging on our customers’ input and reinvesting in R&D, FARO strives to develop quality products and to work towards our corporate vision – being the best in our field.

About FARO FARO is a global technology company that develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes.

The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites.

With FARO, 3D measurement and documentation needs can be fulfilled confidently. As a pioneer and market leader in portable computeraided measurement, FARO consistently applies the latest advances in technology to make its industryleading product offerings more accurate, reliable, and easy to use. The focus is on simplifying workflow with tools that empower customers, thereby dramatically reducing the on-site measuring time and lowering overall costs. Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO’s systems. The company’s global headquarters are located in Lake Mary, Florida, with its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia-Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branch locations in Japan, China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, and The Netherlands.

Web: www.faroasia.com/in

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Allied Power Solutions : The Safety Uncompromised lyzers.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

Mr. Anurag Gupta - Director, Allied Power Solutions

Mr. S. Maheswaran - Director, Allied Power Solutions Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

APS (Allied Power Solutions) is the one of the first UL listed Lightning Protection System Installer in India. We offer reputed brands of imported products to cater the need of Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Railways, Automotive, Medical, Real Estate & Pharmaceutical industries. We are aiming to reach every corner of our country with the quality products to achieve “Safety” to human beings.

Our valued principal companies are “Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd (LPI)-Australia” pioneer in external lightning protection system, grounding/ earthing solutions & exothermic solutions, “HAKEL-Czech Republic” pioneer in lightning & surge protection devices, surge filters & equipotential bonding solutions, “Grandpower-China” pioneer in Battery Management System & “KMB Systems-Czech Republic” pioneer in Electrical Energy Management System, Power Factor Controllers & Power Quality Ana-

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Safety awareness and quality conscious concepts are growing rapidly in our country. People are ready to invest money on safety aspect and mindset towards quality products are growing day by day. Growth of industrial & building automation and sensitive electronic equipments are also one of the reason to adopt the safety concept.

Our company caption “Safety Uncompromised” address this issue and we have a basket of products contributing towards the goal of attaining safety in day to day life. Lightning protection, Surge protection devices and electrical earthing are the core product range sold across the country. In addition to this, we have strong product base towards “Electrical Management System”, “Power Quality Analyzers” & “Battery Monitoring & Management System”

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

Widespread dealer network and ideally located regional offices and resident managers are the main strategy we are adopting to reach the imported products at the door step of our customers. We have selected the products which suits to the Indian market and made it economically affordable too. Public awareness towards the safety is growing rapidly in India and our

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products well fit into this category.

Sensitive & costly electronic equipments entry into the small house has demanded the safety products. Industries & hospitals are addicted to the automation systems and safety of the same is very much of a concern.

A small lightning surge or switching surge can end up in a huge loss of equipments inturn affecting in financial loss. Sensing the financial loss, customers are more focusing on safety part and growth prospect of our products are very bright.

grounding/earthing solutions.

We will be investing in the manufacturing unit for conventional lightning protection system & slowly we will establish the production line for surge protection devices.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Maintaining the transparent policy and business ethics with our dealer network & principals placed us in a growing path. Added to that, constant product orientation, regular participation in exhibitions, brand building through print media & online media also helped our company success.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in India to cater the demand of the industry?

Being in the industry for more than 15 years, we achieved a rare feet of one of the first Indian company to be “UL (USA)� listed Lightning Protection System Installer.

LPS includes external lightning protection, internal lightning & surge protection devices and

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Our top line products are ESE & CSE lightning protection system, UL listed conventional lighting protection system, electrical earthing & bonding, surge protection device, surge filters, equipotential bonding devices & exothermic welding products.

We are launching new products of portable power quality analyzers, electrical management system, power factor controllers, thyristor modules and battery monitoring & management system.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

To establish a dealer network of more than 200 across the country in next 3 years and contribute to the country by providing employment to the younger generatiom.

Implementing the international safety products to the Indian market

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“ Our vision is to achieve top position in the field of

energy saving & power quality management”

Mr. Sushil Wadhwa - Associate Director, Neptune India Q. Neptune is being one of the leading providers of power capacitors and has significant market share for power capacitors products, how Neptune did managed this bounteous growth Neptune started with the vision to offer the latest technology and services in the field of electrical energy, which gives satisfaction and delight to customers.

The vision is to achieve top position in the field of Energy Saving and Power Quality Management.

The power capacitors offered by us are having technology, which is the latest in the world and we enjoy good market share. We have Joint Venture with Ducati Energia spa,

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Italy which offers latest technology in the field of Capacitors & Power Quality Solutions including energy management.

Q. What is the overall outlook for Neptune & brief about its India’s global & domestic presence?

To achieve our vision, we have Joint Ventures with the leading companies, which are best in their field. Our major concentration is Indian Market which has tremendous opportunities in various fields an infrastructure – Be it power, power and electricity, industry, building sector, Metro, Airport, Railways, Defence etc.

However, we do export part of production to few selected

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countries.

Q. How about Neptune’s’ initiatives in energy management space? Which are your focus areas?

Our Slogan – “I Love Energy” and we not only do energy management but are in various fields of electrical energy :● ● ● ● ● ●

Connecting Distributing Managing Control Saving Quality

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

As mentioned in our slogan, I love Energy, which we achieve with the latest products in every field of electrical energy - Plugs & Sockets for Connecting Energy, LV Distribution Panel for distributing energy, Power Analyzers for Managing Energy, Home automation for controlling energy, Capacitor & Power factor Relays for saving energy and Harmonic Filtration for improving the quality of energy.

Thus, we have opportunities in all the sectors and one of our products is present in almost all the projects in India.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market?

We maintain effective customer contact programme and educate them on the latest trend in the field of energy saving and power quality which offered by Neptune group.

The requirements are to be generated by such programmes and

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to be met through business partners who we then continue to appoint to get availability of our products at all strategic locations in the country.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R & D in the success of products.

We along with our JV Partner Companies are working dedicatedly on R&D Developments and are always keen to offer the latest technology to our customers year by year and remain ahead of our competition.

Q. Can you brief us more about Neptune’s top line product range?

All the products offered by Neptune are of latest technology and top quality which includes not only capacitors but Plug and Sockets, LV Distribution Panels, Power Quality Solutions and Home Automation etc. To achieve this, we have Joint Ventures with best of the companies Ducati Energia, Bals Elektrotechnik, Tab Systems, and Elsteel.

Q. What are the key technologies trends that are driving power capacitors industry?

Now a days, there are lot of problems in the distribution network created by harmonics, thus the companies, which offers complete solutions for improving power factor and also enhance the quality of power can only survive. Customer now need complete power factor solution, and not only loose capacitors. Thus, the latest trend is to offer complete solution rather selling loose power capacitors in the market.

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Gupta Power: The legend of time

G Shri. Mahendra Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd.

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upta Power Infrastructure Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of all types of cables and conductors, specializing in power cables, instrumentation cables, thermocouple extension cables & overhead conductors.

Established in 1961, Gupta Power is an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 accredited company with a brand presence across the world. Through its stringent quality control, customer satisfaction and diversified product mix, Gupta Power, in the course of these five decades, has witnessed a steady growth in terms of sales volume, manufacturing and profitability. We have rendered our services to a plethora of customers from all sections like Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, NTPC Ltd, NHPC Ltd, Adani Infra Ltd, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, Vedanta Aluminium Ltd, State Utilities, Public Sector Undertakings and many other EPC contractors.

Apart from power, Gupta Power has forayed into infrastructure and several other sectors as well. While cables, properzi and conductors from the product range of Gupta Power in the power sector, rural electrification projects, and real estate constitute their infrastructure contribution. We have diversified into education and FMCG food processing too. JRG Centre and RITE engineering institutes are part of our educational projects. Industry oriented Training (IOT) forms a major component of RITE’s curriculum, which grooms students of all branches and provides certification in their related subjects in every semester.

The company has gone a step forward for backward integration of its conductor and cables division. The company’s state-of-the-art Properzi Plants (Continuous Casting & Rolling

Mill) for production of Aluminium & Alloy Wire Rods is one of the best plants in Odisha.

The company’s PSC Poles manufacturing units is equipped with the latest steam curing technology for quick setting so as ensure maximum production of PSC Poles within minimum time. We have made provision for dual post production curing system both shower curing as well as deep pond curing in our works. The poles are manufactured strictly as per REC specification and as per IS:1343 & IS:1678 We believe in the concept “Quality First”. With the help of continuous perseverance of quality control program, we renew our commitment to ensure reliable quality at a competitive price. Gupta Power has highly sophisticated in-house labs equipped with latest microprocessor based equipments, stage inspection space, computerized spectrometer for instant metal analysis, sophisticated R&D division. Quality Assurance tests are conducted at every step of the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished goods.

Recognizing the company’s export turnover, GPIL has been conferred with Two Star Export House status & It is our privilege to inform you that we have completed export orders from Bhutan, Ethopia, Afghanistan, Egypt, Algeria, Kenya, Congo, Georgia and Nigeria.

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Mr.Abhishek Gupta - Director, Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd.

The total turnover of our company is Rs.1638 Crores for the year 2012-13. We trust that you would kindly appreciate our achievements in this regard which was possible only due to our ever expanding manufacturing activities.

GPIL is an indigenous manufacturer of complete range of G-Trans overhead conductors at distribution voltage level from 11kV to 33kV, High Voltage level from 66kV to 220kV, and Extra/ Ultra High Voltage level from 400kV to 1200kV GPIL has successfully incorporated innovation in the production processes to enhance productivity while minimizing time. Implementation of top quality and advanced systems like SAP and Cable Builder Software offer seamless flow of information between various departments for smooth functioning. SAP leverages pre-integrated and cross-functional best practices to reduce TCO and time to value.

With its experienced and committed workforce, GPIL has formed its own EPC Division. This division offers comprehensive solutions to Power Infrastructure Projects which includes conceptualizing, planning, designing, engineering, procurement, erection finishing & handing over after final touches.

GPIL Product Range : Cables:

● HT Power Cables up to 66KV with CCV technology inert gas curing ● LT/XLPE/PVC Power Cables/ Control Cables 1.1KV ● Instrumentation/Signaling Cables ● Thermocouple Extension/ Compensating Cables Aerial Bunched Cables LT/HT ● House Wiring/Flexible Wires ● Fire Survival Cables ● Mining Cables ● Airfield Lighting Cables ● Signaling Cables as per Railway

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Conductors:

● G Trans AAC – All Aluminium Conductors ● G Trans ACSR/GS – Aluminium Conductor (Galvanized) Steel Reinforced ● G Trans ACSR/AW – Aluminium Conductor (Aluminium Clad) Steel Reinforced ● G Trans AAAC – All Aluminium Alloy Conductor ● G Trans AACSR – Aluminium Alloy Conductor Steel Reinforced ● G Trans ACSR – Aluminium Conductor Alloy Reinforced ● Low Resistance / High Ampacity Conductors ● High Temperature Low Sag Conductors (STCIR, ACSS, TACSR)

Achievements: Some of the notable milestones in its evolutions are;

● 1st manufacturing company in Eastern India to take up manufacturing of Alloy Conductor to avoid theft & power loss. ● Catering to the SOS at the time of Super Cyclone for restoration of power in devastated areas of Odisha. ● Electrification of 2500 villages & 50,000 BPL households in remote areas of Odisha under RGGVY, BGJY & MNP schemes of Central & State Govt. ● Construction of 132/33 KV Substations for under Grid strengthening. ● Construction of 132 KV, 220 KV T/L in various projects of OPTCL in Odisha. ● Holds certifications like ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004 OHSAS 18001:2007 & Star Export House Certification for its qualitative and full proof domestic & oversees activities. www.engrreview.com

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COGNEX :

Global leadership in Vision Technology arena

Mr. Patrice Denizard VP Sales & Services Asia, Cognex

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

Cognex Sensors India Private Limited is a part of Cognex Corporation, which is the world’s leading provider of Vision Systems, Vision Software, Vision Sensors & Industrial ID Readers. These products are widely used in manufacturing automation products. Globally, Cognex is recognized as one of the leading names in the industry that offers Industrial ID readers.

Our company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick, Massachusetts, USA and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and Latin America. We also have a global network of integration and distribution partners. Cognex is

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publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol CGNX. Moreover, with the combined efforts of our personnel from across the globe, we present our clients in India a qualitative range of products that are ideal for detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, sorting and identifying parts. We have established ourselves as one of the premier manufacturers in India.

In 1989, Cognex opened its first international office in Munich, Germany. In 1990, Cognex established a Tokyo-based subsidiary, Cognex KK, to serve the company’s rapidly growing business with large semiconductor and electronics capital equipment makers in Japan. Today,

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Cognex has offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to serve its worldwide customer base, and hundreds of distributors around the world that carry Cognex products.

In 1995, the company also made the first of many acquisitions when it purchased Acumen, a U.S. based developer of wafer identification equipment for the semiconductor industry. Acquisitions have played an important role in the company’s growth, and enabled Cognex to enter new markets for machine vision such as surface inspection.

Q. Please also highlight the latest initiatives in your industry domain?

Light plays significance role in Machine vision products and are very complex to handle. Factory shop floor environment varies in every manufacturing industry.

Machine vision products should be so rugged that it should be capable to prove every application in tough manufacturing environment.

Every year, we invest 18% of revenue in R&D to develop new innovative products and also do continuous development in upgrading existing product line. Recently we have launched few products like DataMan 8050 series, Tire identification solution and many more.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India?

Scope for Machine Vision in India is increasing day by day and interest to use these products has grown up.

Manufacturing Industry are now quality concern and taking every positive step towards implementing machine vision or other quality checking instruments.

Market for Machine Vision product is very huge in next 10 years.

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As of now the Market is about 40 crores and will be more than 100 crores in next 10 years.

Q. What is future prospect for your industry?

Machine vision technology has grown immensely in last 15 years.

Indian Companies are more focusing on Exports. To compete globally, Indian companies have to focus on quality of products, eliminate rejection and reduce cost. This is where Machine Vision plays an important role. It has become very important and indispensable tool for manufacturing automation.

The future of machine vision lies in further advances in technology and expands to the unexploited sectors.

The distinctiveness for the future vision systems depends on some major factors, for example, it should be fast enough to keep up with ever-increasing production rates, easy to use and it should be intelligent enough to deal with partto-part or other processes. There can never be an end to innovation in technology, but each developing technology helps facilitate and accelerate the vision applications in various sectors.

Q. Is there any plans for expansion & new investment in terms of product development or new technology adoption to cater the demand of the industry?

Yes, every year we invest 18% of revenue for new product development. Demand for new product has increased in market to meet every difficult application in manufacturing line.

New development and new technology is required every now and then. We develop new tools and products that help to meet the tough application.

Q. What is the top line product range & Is there any plans to launch new products?

Cognex has a wide range of products in Vision systems and ID readers. It is a thirty-three years old company with vision expertise and has four product portfolios - Vision System, Vision Sensors, Vision Software and Industrial ID Readers. We serve all the products that are launched globally.

Top range of products, includes: ● ● ● ●

Vision Systems Vision Sensors Vision Software Fixed-Mount Industrial-ID Readers ● Handheld Industrial-ID Readers ● 2D Code Verifiers We have already launched few products like DataMan 8050, Tire Identification. Few new products are lined up and will be launched in few months from now.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Today’s vision systems have come a long way since the first DataMan system was developed in the early 1980s. The functionality and userfocused design now available to Cognex customers is the result of over thirty years of hands-on experience developing new vision technology and solving the industry’s most challenging vision applications.

Today, Cognex retains its focus as a company of “vision experts.” We continue to investigate new ways to improve performance of industrial machine vision, while also exploring new markets where vision can provide a competitive advantage.

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