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Ansys brings advanced simulation to gt racing with extended ferrari partnership New agreement helps Ferrari motor past competition, leading to more victory laps

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ith simulation in the driver’s seat, Ferrari is boosting the endurance of its GT race cars with ANSYS’ (NASDAQ: ANSS) advanced simulation technology.

Equipped with this engineering solution to handle tight development timelines and strict industry regulations, Ferrari optimizes critical components of its race cars, like brake cooling systems and full-body aerodynamics, to better handle the unexpected turns of the GT racing world at top speeds.

ANSYS and Ferrari’s shared core values and uncompromising commitment to excellence have driven the team to extend its legacy relationship beyond its Formula 1 roots, partnering in the GT division as well. Focused on the reliability and stamina of the vehicle, the GT series is considered one of the finest displays of engineering technology in the racing world.

Thanks to this new agreement, ANSYS is also an official sponsor of Ferrari in the GT category of the World Endurance Championship.

The team uses ANSYS computational fluid dynamics technology to reduce the overall drag of the racecar as well as for optimizing its complex cooling systems.

Without simulation to validate and optimize components of its racecars, Ferrari risks losing valuable aerodynamic advantages or even overheating brake systems, both of which can mean the difference between a victory and not even finishing a tough endurance race.

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“Keeping up with a tight development timeline and remaining compliant with racing regulations would not be possible without the use of simulation,” said Enrico Cardile, responsible for aerodynamics, thermal management and air conditioning at Ferrari.

“We have enjoyed a very successful relationship with ANSYS over the past 15 years and we are happy that this will continue into the foreseeable future. ANSYS’ commitment to advanced simulation is unrivalled in this industry and they continue to impress us on all counts.”

“ANSYS prides itself in partnering with best-in-class organizations like Ferrari to demonstrate the value of simulation in competitive industries,” said Gilles Eggenspeiler, senior fluids product manager at ANSYS. “Whether an organization races cars or builds wind turbines, the fast-paced global market demands nothing short of excellence; and that is where the unparalleled breadth and depth of the ANSYS multiphysics portfolio translates into successful products.”

Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs over 2,500 professionals, many of them expert in engineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, and design optimization.

Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 70 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries.

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Kontron announces Intel® Silvermont microarchitecture support on six new boards The new Kontron System-on-Chip designs based on the new Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 product family will offer powerful x86 computing and graphic performance in a very small footprint

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arallel to the launch of the new Intel® Atom™ processor E3800 product family, Kontron today announces its support of the new 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture on six embedded computer boards.

Further to this, Kontron announced extensive design-in service offerings for these new x86 System-on-Chips (SoCs) which will include new industry-specific system designs as well as comprehensive support for customer-specific designs on board and system level.

Users of intelligent systems will enjoy the benefits of substantially greater graphics performance (in comparison to the preceding Intel® Atom™ processor N2000/ D2000 product line) provided by the integrated Intel® Gen 7 graphics.

Furthermore, OEMs will profit from the possibility to integrate not only single- and dual-core but also quadcore processors.

The new SoCs are also designed for deployment in the extended temperature range.

Consequently, the range of applications scenarios for this new x86 performance class will become much more diversified ranging from graphic- and compute-intensive yet slim stationary-HMIs to ultramobile and robust handheld PCs. Initially Kontron will be offering the new microarchitecture on SMARC, COM Express® mini and compact Computer-on-Modules as well as Pico-ITX and Mini-ITX motherboards and 3U CompactPCI® SBCs with further platforms to follow. With the upcoming

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availability of these platforms developers of intelligent systems can leverage the extensive x86 eco system as well as the standardized form factors immediately. By using Kontron’s wide-ranging migration services, they can also minimize their development work and achieve time-to-market much faster.

Richard Pugnier, Marketing Vice President at Kontron, explains the customer benefits of these new platforms: “Our Systemon-Chip designs with the new Intel® Atom™ processors not only deliver high performance. As they feature single- to quad-core power, they are highly scalable too.

The high integration level of our boards and modules means that SFF designs can be realized, which to date were not viable with x86 technology. So the new platforms are a vital addition to our already existing SoC product portfolio.

Kontron customers will profit from the extensive software and customization services, which are especially important for compact designs and which OEMs can use to help realize their designs faster and more efficiently.”

Sam Cravatta, product line manager, Intel Intelligent Systems Group, comments on the features of the new microarchitecture: “Apart from the high integration level and the extended temperature range support, the Intel® Atom™ processors based on the 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture integrate new features like Out-of-Order execution for increased transaction support or the Intel® AES-NI for accelerated

data decryption, which are ideal for designing intelligent systems. The System-on-Chip architecture enables a stunning level of graphics and x86 CPU performance in a very small footprint. This will in particular benefit the smallest standard form factors such as COM Express® mini and Pico-ITX and their application areas.”

Technical details The new scalable Kontron embedded platforms with the latest Intel® Atom™ processors will be available featuring low-power single-core (3.5 watts TDP) for energy-sensitive applications right up to real quadcore performance for high-end applications.

The SoC designs also boast the new Intel® Gen 7 Intel® HD graphic.

It offers up to three times the graphic performance including support for DirectX11, Open GL 3.1 and OpenCL 1.1 for two independent screens.

The new Video HD technology paves the way for stunning video play back and stereoscopic 3D for an immersive user experience.

In addition to the superior technical features, the new Kontron platforms come with an impressive range of customer-specific services which can be used to create tailormade, application-ready designs.

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NTPC’s SACS Center runs on Delta’s Video wall

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elta Displays, a leader in providing visual solutions, successfully commissioned its state-ofthe-art Video wall solutions at the SACS (Special Analytics and Computational Services) Center of India’s largest power company, NTPC Ltd. Fleet Wide Management is an initiative of NTPC for continually monitoring the reliability and performance characteristics of its key assets. This enables factors effecting reduction in production to be easily identified.

Early warning of issues triggers timely and effective action, preventing huge losses. SACS (Special Analytics and Computational Services) Center has been established at NTPC’s Noida office to provide an early warning of incipient equipment problems akin to M&D Centers as prevalent elsewhere.

The aim of this center is to improve system wide reliability, decrease maintenance costs and reduce outages. Delta’s Video wall solution helped NTPC achieve its visualization demands by creating a central environment to ensure all their operations progress effectively and effortlessly. With the help of Delta’s Video walls, applications for equipment condition monitoring, systems performance and benchmarking forming the first shield of analysis can be done. This allows quick focus on the desired process. Multiple Fish bone diagrams and Fault tree visualization on Delta’s Video walls quickly narrows the issue for in-depth analysis.

Once alerted, the issue is quickly diagnosed and information is sent to the concerned process owners.

Feedback and action taken is inherent to the system and ensures complete closure of the issue. Knowledge base is updated and it is ensured that similar issues do not recur by employing a strict PI based moni-

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tion on the internal workings of the video wall. Independent alerts and warnings can be set for each cube for detailed monitoring and audit.

The software also has capabilities to email the alert to concerned engineer.

About NTPC toring system. Additionally, every unit startup and shutdown is monitored against design parameters and benchmarks, the process being logged for deviations adding to the knowledge base. Delta’s Video wall controllers & wall management software help in parallel monitoring of all such activities. To ensure all these activities to progress effortlessly, fleet-wide optimization integration was imperative. Delta provided a complete solution for NTPC’s initiative. This solution ensures real time specialist assistance in diagnosing, analyzing and resolution of the issues. Real-time planning, collaboration and resource pooling especially in critical issues and startups has made the SACS center invaluable.

With a limited budget and so many activities to be acted upon in real-time, NTPC invested in Delta’s LED based video wall. The 50” diagonal rear projection LED based video wall was the perfect solution offering crystal clear images. With a controller capable of handling multiple inputs and using Delta’s wall management software, layout management was a breeze.

An additional Matrix Switcher allowed connections from other inputs like cameras and video conferencing equipment. This ensured sharing of information and seamless communication between different focus areas simultaneously.

Delta’s Icon Pro and Cube control software provides precise informa-

With an installed capacity of over 41,000 MW, NTPC is the largest power generating major in the country. It has diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution. With an increasing presence in the power value chain, NTPC is well on its way to becoming an “Integrated Power Major.” NTPC operates a fleet comprising of 23 NTPC Stations (16 Coal based stations, 7 combined cycle gas/liquid fuel based stations), 7 Joint Venture stations (6 coal based and one gas based) and 2 renewable energy projects.

About Delta Delta Displays a division of the USD 7.1 billion Delta Group, is a pioneer in developing professional display for control room solutions for surveillance, security, traffic, command & control, utilities, process control, telecom and broadcast applications. Delta offers a wide array of display technologies including: rear projection DLP video walls with Gen2013 LED technology, super thin-bezel LCD video walls, and high-resolution indoor/outdoor LED displays with a powerful & highly flexible Wall management software suite.

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IXXAT CAN repeaters reduce wiring costs and increase system reliability HMS Industrial Networks now launches a range of CAN repeaters under the IXXAT brand. These well-proven products enable coupling of two or more CAN network segments, provide them with galvanic isolation, and eliminate the effects of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).

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he CAN repeaters are offered under HMS’s recently acquired IXXAT brand and enable machine builders and system integrators to use extended CAN topologies including tree or star topologies. Furthermore, the integrated galvanic isolation provides a built-in protection against over voltage and the anti-noise circuit of the units eliminates the effects of EMI. IXXAT repeaters are especially designed for use in industrial environments, meeting high demands for robustness, temperature ranges and safety.

How it works With the use of a repeater, it is possible to build independent electric segments that can be optimally terminated in terms of signals. The repeater substantially increases system reliability, partly because it increases the signal quality, and partly because it makes it possible to isolate malfunctions –

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keeping the remaining CAN-system fully operational. Furthermore, the implemented monitoring function detects CAN lines which are disturbed or malfunctioning.

These lines are disconnected automatically, thus allowing the remaining network to continue functioning normally. After the fault has been eliminated, the disconnected segment is automatically reconnected to the network.

Depending on the type of repeater, the CAN lines are protected among each other and against the power supply up to 4 kV. In addition, the built-in CAN bus choke provides protection against signal peaks and the additional anti-noise circuit helps eliminating effects of EMI like heavy noise on the CAN-bus.

Wide range of use cases “The IXXAT CAN repeaters are based on proven technology and we feel that it is now time to offer these to a wider international market,” comments Thomas Waggershauser, Product Marketing Director for IXXAT solutions at HMS. “IXXAT CAN repeaters has helped users to extend topology and improve robustness of CANnetworks since 1992 when IXXAT presented the world’s first CAN repeater. Use cases vary from customers wanting to reduce the lengths of their CAN wiring, to users who need to galvanically

isolate CAN lines and rebuild CANsignals.

One common example is wind turbines with fiber-optic wiring in the blades. The CAN repeaters are used for isolation in case of a lightning strike and to refresh signals to use low-service slip-rings.

CAN repeaters are a great tool for any system integrator or machine builder working with CAN since it allows them to substantially reduce wiring complexity and improve system reliability.” The IXXAT CAN repeaters come in several different variants, both for copper and fiberoptic wiring.

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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Face-to-Face with Wearfacing : Ferroclad Charts its Course to Success with New Technologies

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CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer CMO Shirish Dongre Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Mr. Vijay Pimparkar GM, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. Mr. Gautam Kulkarni CEO, Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri, Dinesh S. Gawade Circulation Executive Satish Kadam, Amol Ranshur

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EXPERT SPEAKS

181 ASME India Opening Up a World of Professional Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers

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Contents AUTOMATION SECTION

GEAR INDUSTRY SECTION

BUSINESS NEWS

INDUSTRY UPDATE

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Ansys brings advanced simulation to gt racing with extended ferrari partnership

50 MHI launches totally upgraded “ST40A” helical gear shaping machine, achieving Japan’s first fully NC-Programmable 7- Axis System

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Kontron announces Intel® Silvermont microarchitecture support on six new boards

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IXXAT CAN repeaters reduce wiring costs and increase system reliability

TECH TRENDS

MATERIAL HANDLING SECTION

136 The Robotic automation for grinding & finishing of aluminium parts of industrial vehicle

TECH EDGE

140 Tool coding using Industrial RFID

160 Workstation Lifting Systems (WLS) from Konecranes offer solutions for a variety of lifting needs

191 Cutting-edge robotic welding automation technology 196 Available now: New Eplan Platform 2.3

ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY SECTION

156 Trends in logistics : With concentrated expertise at the highest level

204 The most reliable and economical 4-wheel overhead chain conveyor system you can buy

POWER INDUSTRY SECTION NEWS UPDATE

INDUSTRY NEWS

42 RS Components brings 3D design capability to all engineers with DesignSpark Mechanical

86 C&S Electric Ltd wins Solar Award

44 MAIT applauds Government’s decision to approve two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in India

100 Schneider Electric opens first-of-its-kind center of excellence for critical environments including data centers in India

46 STMicroelectronics Introduces Smart Home Software Platform Closely Integrated with Set-Top Box Ics

90 Mr. Raj Eswaran is the new president of IEEMA for 2013-14

TECHNOLOGY

162 EMC components : Portfolio of reactors for frequency converters extended 200 Pan-India study by AEEE and Schneider Electric of Indian Business highlights varied findings on energy consumption and energy efficiency trends

MACHINE TOOLS SECTION NEWS UPDATE

52 New commercial director at BEKUM 54 CEO Summit on manufacturing to complement EMTEEASTPO 2014 60 Disa India reiterates the importance of moulding technology with a seminar for the foundrymen of Agra TECH UPDATE

PACKAGING INDUSTRY SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

82 “Sanner Protecting Health.”- 100 percent focus on packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry

144 HAAS : HE211-CS 152 CELOS : From the idea to the finished product 199 New Mill 4-15™ Platform from Kennametal provides Best-in-Class shoulder milling

PUMPS INDUSTRY SECTION NEWS UPDATE

PROCESS INDUSTRY SECTION

126 Grundfos India launches factory assembled Skid mounted fire protection systems

BUSINESS NEWS

JOB HUNT

120 Alfa Laval launches new, innovative oils and fats solutions at the Globoil Exhibition in India

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124 BoostStar Hydro-Pneumatic System - meeting water flow challenges head on!

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De-Phos through IF-ERF Route (Electrotherm Refining Furnace)

ELdFOS &

Process for De-phos & De-sulphur

Electrotherm introduces an equipment – ERF, and a process – ELdFOS for dephosphorizing and desulphurizing steel melted in an Induction Furnace.

Now, Induction Furnace – ERF route will enable the steel makers produce high quality steel grades meeting existing and proposed quality norms of BIS. The equipment and the process are user friendly and are easy to install in existing and new plants.

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Reduces phosphorus and sulphur contents of the steel produced through the induction route with a minimal additional capital investment and process cost Meets the newly proposed stringent chemical composition norms by the BIS for long products (TMT rebars / structural section) Facilitates production of high quality and higher tensile strengths grades like 500D / 550D Produces low alloy / alloy steel grades requiring stringent phosphorus, sulphur and inclusion levels for automotive and forging applications

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Enterprise cloud services from NxtGen promise 40 percent savings over public cloud services • Offers enterprise cloud services at lower than public cloud priceswith double the performance • Aims to enhance cloud adoption by main-stream enterprises by creating the much needed demarcation between Public and Enterprise Class Cloud services

Mr. A S Rajgopal - M.D. & CEO NxtGen

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xtGen Datacenter & Cloud Technologies Private Limited, India’s leading data center services solution provider announces the expansion of its enterprise cloud services portfolio. Headquartered in Bangalore, NxtGen is delivering cloud services across multiple platforms, hosting enterprise applications, e-commerce, gaming and movie delivery. Working closely with industry leading technology partners, NxtGen is able double the performance of cloud infrastructure and reduce cost.

Enterprise applications require custom configuration of the compute, storage, network and security elements to be able to deliver predictable performance, which cannot be delivered on the public cloud infrastructure. NxtGen can deliver a virtualised datacenter allowing customers to replicate exact

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requirement of their application delivery. The compute performance is delivered using custom-built servers based on Intel’s E-5 Xeon processors, server grade SSD drives and networking components. While similar services are delivered on other platforms, NxtGen is working with Microsoft on the virtualisation and orchestration layers for the Enterprise Cloud Services. Fortinet Unified Threat Management Appliances provide the security.

NxtGen & Emerson are working closely to deploy high-density and high-energy efficiency datacenters.

The Enterprise Cloud Services on offer by NxtGen, will meet the specific and dynamic business demands of enterprises of all sizes and offers with 40% extra saving over competition while delivering double the performance and guaranteed uptime. NxtGen offers virtual cloud instances at Rs 1,940 plus taxes onwards. Enterprises can opt for free trial of services, a virtual server with 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 30GB of disk space.

Through these services, NxtGen aims to create the much-needed demarcation between Public and Enterprise-Class Cloud services. NxtGen is already serving customers such as Zapak.com, Bigadda Shop, Reliance Games, Manipal Ankur, InfoTrak among others, on this platform. A.S. Rajgopal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NxtGen said, ‘For successful implementation of a cloud infrastructure for an enterprise, it is imperative for

the service provider to understands the enterprise application needs in depth. Our team works closely with customers to replicate the customer environment to ensure expected level of performance along with enterprise-class security and availability.

With Enterprise Cloud Services, we are delivering the benefits of a private cloud at cost lower than public cloud for our customers’.

About NxtGen NxtGen is India’s leading data center & cloud services provider, promising best technology and their experience to optimise enterprise users’ central IT platform through efficient data center and cloud services. Driven by a team with over 100 years of combined experience in the datacenter space, NxtGen helps small, mid-sized and large companies simplify IT infrastructure, reduce running costs, enable business growth and deliver immediate results.

Intel Capital has invested $8.8M in NxtGen. As part of this investment, Intel and NxtGen are working closely on next generation datacenter architecture and technologies, which will result in high density, energy efficient designs. NxtGen deploys On Premise Data Center and is building a large high density datacenter in Bangalore, which will be operational in 2014.

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Wireless solutions for navigation applications Rutronik and GNS sign global distribution agreement

Bernd Bierwisch, M.D. GNS

Bernd Hantsche Manager, Rutronik

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utronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is now responsible for the global distribution of GPS/ GNSS modules and receivers as well as Bluetooth, Traffic Message Channel (TMC) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions manufactured by Global Navigation Systems GmbH (GNS).

GNS develops and produces GPS/GNSS modules based on different chip manufacturers. It also provides special solutions for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) for recording aircraft movements and TMC for the transfer of digital traffic information. The product range is expanded by conventional Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy and various combi modules.

“GNS is one of the very few European manufacturers of GPS/GNSS modules and has made a name for itself in the electronics industry thanks to its profound expertise as a TMC and GPS module manufacturer,” explains Bernd Hantsche, Manager Wireless Competence Center at Rutronik. “The products are becoming increasingly technologically sophisticated, making the support and close collaboration of manufacturer

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and distributor more important to long-term success than with most other HF technologies. We see an excellent basis for this at GNS, especially as we can communicate in our mother tongue without any time lag.

Rutronik has a large customer base for MediaTek, TI and SiRF based GPS/GNSS modules with and without integral antennae. We can now link up technically with these. Even our customers in China and the US will benefit from this cooperation.”

Bernd Bierwisch, Managing Director of GNS, adds: “Our broad GPS/GNSS product portfolio enables us to provide our customers with the best technology for their respective purpose – irrespective of chip manufacturer. Our modules very often form the core function of the final product, so our customers expect intensive, expert advice as well as sophisticated technology.

Consequently, the previous technical experience offered by the wireless team was crucial to the partnership with Rutronik, as understanding the technology and functionality is just as important as knowledge of the market and customer requirements.

Rutronik’s extensive presence in Europe and the rapid establishment in Asia also played a key part.

And Rutronik and Rutronik24 enable us to reach the major automotive customers as well as small, innovative startups.”

ductors, passive and electromechan-

About Rutronik (www.rutronik.com)

as per ISO 9001:2008, takes place

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of Europe’s leading broadline distributors for semicon-

Germany.

ical components in addition to storage, displays & boards and wireless products. The company’s primary target markets are the automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting sectors. In addition, Rutronik offers photovoltaic solutions and services as well as lighting solutions from its subsidiary company Rusol. Competent technical support for product development and design-in, individual logistics and Supply Chain Management solutions as well as a wide range of services round off its customer and future-orientated range of goods and services.

The company, established by Helmut Rudel in Ispringen/Germany in 1973, employs over 1,200 staff worldwide and achieved sales of EUR 793 million in fiscal year 2011 in its group.

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SAIL partners with Siemens for the third consecutive time to enhance technical skills of workforce • Signs three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Siemens Limited • Siemens will provide technical training to all personnel of SAIL Plants involved in projects, maintenance & other technical departments

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teel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), India’s largest steel producer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Siemens Ltd. to enhance the technical skills of SAIL’s work force. According to the MoU, SITRAIN, a Business Unit within the Siemens Industry Sector that imparts industrial training services, will provide training to SAIL personnel involved in projects, maintenance and other technical departments of SAIL’s plants.

This MoU is valid for a period of three years and is the third consecutive pact signed with Siemens.

Siemens will impart training in the areas of Automation, DC/AC Servo Drives, switchgears and other related technologies like Process Instrumentation, Mechatronics etc. at the SAlL plants/units located across Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur, Salem, Bhadravati and Kolkata.

The training is significant in view of the continuous upgrades in products and solutions being launched for the steel-manufacturing industry worldwide.

Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. Today, a growing economy like India requires a large and skilled workforce. While the government has unveiled ambitious plans to raise the share of manufacturing from current 16 to 25% of GDP by 2025, this goal can be achieved only when the companies adopt high end and innovative technologies. However, the existing scarcity of skilled workforce creates a roadblock in the adoption of newer technologies.

Subsequently, a gap exists between the growing demand for and the scarce supply of skilled personnel

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across sectors. This skill gap, if not addressed quickly, is bound to have a strong bearing on the productivity and competitiveness of the sector itself. Siemens aims to fill this gap by providing training to customers and institutes through partnerships with multiple stakeholders. Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Manas Panda, Executive Director, HRD, SAIL, “We are in the process of modernizing our plants with newer installations.

Through this agreement we aim to upgrade the competence of our work force and bring them up-to-date with the latest innovations and technologies.” “This training would boost our competitive edge by achieving a higher growth in production and reduction in maintenance costs as well.

We have partnered with Siemens in the past and have experienced their comprehensive hands-on training that has made our workforce capable of adopting newer technologies,” added Mr. Panda. Mr. Bhaskar Mandal, Sector Cluster Lead, Industry Sector, Siemens South Asia, “We are pleased to partner with SAIL for the third time in a row.

Highly-sophisticated technologies prove to be beneficial only if people are trained to use all its features & functions. Siemens aims to address this skill gap for SAIL.” With 8 authorized training centers across the country, Siemens will ensure that most of the training to SAIL employees are provided on the floor at their respective places of work.

About Siemens Ltd. Siemens Ltd., in which Siemens AG holds 75% of the capital, is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. Siemens in India including Siemens Ltd. comprises 13 legal enti-

ties, is a leading powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering with a business volume aggregating about Rs. 12,000 crore. It operates in the core business areas of Industry, Infrastructure & Cities, Energy and Healthcare. It has nation-wide sales and service network, 23 manufacturing plants and employs about 18,000 people.

About SAIL: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is the leading steel-making company in India with a turnover of Rs 49,350 crore. It is a fully integrated iron and steel maker, producing both basic and special steels for domestic construction, engineering, power, railway, automotive and defence industries and for sale in export markets. SAIL is also among the seven Maharatnas of the country’s Central Public Sector Enterprises.

About Siemens SITRAIN SITRAIN is a training program designed for customers and students in the field of Automation & Drives.

Started in 1980, SITRAIN is aimed at elevating people’s skills to adapt to newer challenges. The training module encompasses a wide range of courses designed for CNCs, PLCs, Drives, Controls, HMI, Networks, Process Control, Analyzers and Instrumentation, Electrical and Power systems, Safety and more.

Through specific courses designed for working professionals and students, each course schedule consists of well balanced theory and provides hands-on training to optimize the knowledge about the products.

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ABB has launched a new Safety PLC

pecial features simplify complex motion-related applications including wind power, cranes, hoists and robotics ABB has launched a new safety PLC offering exceptionally flexible and powerful programming facilities that speed and simplify the development of safe control solutions for the most complex control applications. The safety PLC - the AC500-S - is a new addition to ABB’s well-known AC500 PLC range and features a dual processor architecture that complies with SIL3/PL e functional safety levels.

Prior to commercial release, the new controller has been extensively field tested over three years in some 10 pilot applications including different types of cranes, mining hoists, automatic guided vehicles, and robotics.

Among many pioneering features for the safety PLC market segment, ABB’s new AC500-S includes support for Structured Text (ST) programming - in addition to conventional graphical function block diagram (FBD) and ladder diagram (LD) software.

This provides users with a high level programming approach that can greatly simplify the development of solutions for sophisticated applications requiring complex algorithms and mathematics. The feature is complemented by the inclusion of a powerful suite of functions for trigonometric calculations, including COS, SIN, TAN, ASIN, ACOS and LOG. The mathematical capability is ideal for ensuring safe control of movement in applications involving complex kinematics - such as on cranes, hoists and manipulators.

Existing AC500 PLC users can convert to safety PLC architectures, and start programming applications very easily using the new PLC. This is because ABB already includes support for the safety PLC programming in its CODESYS-based integrated development environments for control, motion, robotics and HMI. The new safety PLC hardware also shares the same look and feel as ABB’s standard

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AC500 PLC family for non-safety applications, as well as identical dimensions to standard ABB CPU and I/O modules, and the same mounting and wiring scheme. Both types of modules may be mixed in the same PLC, allowing it to perform both safety and non-safety functions.

This can reduce the complexity and cost of many projects, and open up new options for applications such as direct variable mapping and data exchange between safety and non-safety elements of the control system. To support the development of safety related applications, ABB has developed its own safety code analyzer tool, SCA, to verify the safety programming rules or guidelines according to IEC 61508-3 under FBD, LD and ST. This powerful tool - believed to be an industry first has been certified by TÜV SÜD, who subjected the software to stringent tests.

The results are documented in a technical report, which verifies the analyzer’s features, compliance with standards, and performance in terms of syntax analysis of safety application source code. A valuable side effect is PLC code that is more reliable, better structured, and more easily readable, which contributes to lower certification effort and postrelease maintenance costs. Lower costs and faster development are further aided by the AC500-S safety programming editor’s support for the well-known PLCopen Safety Library - which includes all the standardised function blocks used in safety applications such as E-Stop, Mode Selector, Two-Hand-Control, etc.

AC500-S additionally supports the entire range of IEC data types, giving programmers much greater flexibility.

Unlike some safety PLCs on the market, ABB’s AC500-S Safety PLC has a separate safety processor.

The Safety CPU can be configured to work even if the non-safety processor is in STOP or maintenance mode, or during an online change. The dual processor architecture means

that users can easily upgrade the performance of a safety PLC during its lifecycle by plugging in a faster non-safety CPU module. ABB offers a choice of SIL3/PL certified safety I/O modules including digital input and outputs, and a dedicated analog current input module covering the 0-20 mA (or 4-20 mA) range.

The latter module makes it possible to measure parameters such as pressure, temperature, position and torque on applications directly - without any need for A/D conversion or proprietary electronics. This can simplify the implementation of a wide range of safety-related machinery control applications such as braking systems in hoists and lifting equipment, to positioning systems and temperature control on cranes, and selective shutdown systems on wind power turbines. To simplify system design, safety-related control modules may be installed as part of the main PLC solution, or be sited in a remote I/O rack linked using the PROFINET/PROFIsafe protocol. Network-connected control systems like this save cabling and assembly costs, and avoid problems with interference.

Moreover, ABB’s I/O modules include integral power supplies, reducing hardware costs and space requirements compared to some other PLC vendor approaches. One other valuable option for safety related control system designers, is the availability of safety PLC modules in ABB’s renowned XC ‘extreme conditions’ variants. This option allows users to configure functional safety PLC solutions that are also ruggedized and suitable for operating in harsh conditions and extreme climates - as are commonly found on crane, winch and wind power applications for instance.

For more information Web: www.abb.com

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The new FARO® laser scanner focus 3D X 330: The perfect instrument for 3D documentation and land surveying

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ARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology, announced today it has released the new FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 330.

Building on the success of the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D, the new Focus3D X 330 surpasses previous models in functionality and performance. With a range almost three times greater than previous models, the Focus3D X 330 can scan objects up to 330 meters away and in direct sunlight.

With its integrated GPS receiver, the laser scanner is able to correlate individual scans in post-processing making it ideal for surveying based applications.

In addition, the Focus3D X 330 measurement accuracy has been increased and noise has been reduced, providing precise three dimensional models in a photorealistic style. These advances in

performance did not come at the expense of safety as the Focus3D X 330 includes a Class 1 “eye safe” laser.

“Its minimal weight, small size, touch-screen, SD-card and a battery life of 4.5 hours make the Focus3D X 330 unbeatable and easy-to-use,” said Dr. Bernd Becker, Chief Technology Strategist for the new Focus3D X 330.

“No other provider can offer such a technical achievement.”

With its increased range and scan accuracy, the Focus3D X 330 considerably reduces the effort involved in measuring and postprocessing. The 3D scan data can easily be imported into all commonly used software solutions for accident reconstruction, architecture, civil engineering, construction, forensics, industrial manufacturing and land surveying. Distance dimensions, area and volume calculations, analysis and inspection tasks and documentation can thus be carried out quickly, precisely and reliably.

employed to generate digital scans

About FARO

China, India, South Korea, Thailand,

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, Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico,

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

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United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, and The Netherlands.

For more information Web: www.faroasia.com/in

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Red Lion Controls adds some “Bite” to industrial automation with Watchdog Relay Industry’s Only Hardware-Based Solution to Proactively Monitor and Provide Fail-Safe Shutdown

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ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced Watchdog Relay, the industry’s only rugged hardware-based solution that reliably monitors and provides fail-safe shutdown of processes controlled by RTUs, PLCs and other automation devices. This industrial automation solution helps to proactively protect unmanned processes on a 24/7 basis.

Red Lion’s Watchdog Relay monitors the pulsing output heartbeat of a connected device to add an extra level of safety that helps protect critical processes across industrial environments that include oil, gas, maritime, power and energy.

If the heartbeat stops for reasons that may include power surges, extreme weather or device malfunctions, Watchdog’s builtin Form C relay will immediately energize and provide a signal that can be used to safely shut down the process. The signal sent upon loss of control helps to avoid costly damage to materials and equipment.

“Customers need backup safety measures to make sure that if equipment fails, it does so safely,” said Jacob Colegrove, product manager at Red Lion Controls.

“Watchdog Relay is a rugged, hardware-based solution, and since there is no software to lock up or fail, it gives an extra level of safety to networks and processes. This is important for environments with valves, pipelines, heavy machinery or

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other critical items.” Built to operate in extreme conditions, Watchdog Relay supports temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 80 degrees Celsius, as well as 5 to 85 percent humidity. It carries Class I, Div II and ATEX hazardous locations certifications, and has been marine and offshore tested and/or verified to meet standards such as ABS, DNV No. 2.4 and Lloyds.

For more information about Red Lion and its new Watchdog Relay solution, please visit www.redlion. net/Watchdog.

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

Our award-winning technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

For more information, Web: www.redlion.net/together.

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FLIR Systems launches FLIR Ex-Series A new thermal imaging experience

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s a world leader in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras, FLIR Systems has a long tradition of bringing the advantages of thermal imaging to as many users as possible by continuously introducing new, fully featured products at the most affordable prices. A further example of this is the launch of the new FLIR Ex-Series - feature rich and extremely affordable thermal imaging cameras.

FLIR Ex-Series thermal imaging cameras are ideal for electrical and mechanical inspections where their ability to detect potential problem areas mean that installations can be quickly and easily inspected and breakdowns avoided. Building inspectors will also rapidly discover the benefits of the FLIR Ex-Series as they are ideal for detecting insulation losses, inspecting under floor heating

be used as a reference against the thermal image. FLIR’s patented MSX-technology provides thermal images of exceptional quality in real time. This results in sharper-looking thermal images, quicker target orientation and clutter-free reports.

and many other building related anomalies.

FLIR Ex-Series cameras are easy-to-use thermal imaging cameras that give the user access to a new dimension in inspection capability.

An affordable replacement for a spot pyrometer, they provide a thermal image with temperature information on every pixel. A FLIR thermal imaging camera can scan an entire area, never missing a potential problem area, no matter how small it might be.

Different models: lightweight and easy to carry All FLIR Ex-Series weigh only 575 grams, and are easy to carry in a belt pouch.

Reporting and analysis software included

Outstanding ease-of-use With a fixed focus-free lens, FLIR Ex-Series are extremely simple to operate. Designed for entry-level users, and measuring temperatures up to +250°C, they produce instant, ‘point-and-shoot’ JPEG thermal imagery with all required temperature data included.

FLIR Tools software is available for free download by all Ex-Series users.

FLIR Tools allows the user to import thermal images to a PC for basic reporting and analysis.

Key features of FLIR Tools mean that the user can: ● Layout, move and resize measurement tools on any thermal image ● Create PDF image sheets ● Add headers, footers and logos to reports

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ConƟnued from page no.34 ● Apply filters when searching for specific thermal images Those who need more analysing capability can select FLIR Tools+ as an option.

About thermal imaging Thermal imaging is the use of cameras constructed with special sensors that “see” thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal or infrared energy is light that is not visible to the human eye because its wavelength is too long to be detected.

It is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat.

Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot.

Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation. Based on temperature differences between objects, thermal imaging produces a clear image. It is an excellent tool for predictive maintenance, building inspections, research & development and automation applications. It can see in total darkness, in the darkest of nights, through fog, in the far distance and through smoke. It is also used for security and surveillance, maritime, automotive, fire fighting and many other applications.

About FLIR Systems 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 industrial applications, 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), Stockholm, Sweden, Talinn, Estonia and near Paris, France. It operates offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, UK and the USA. The company has over 3,200 dedicated infrared specialists, and serves international markets through an international distributor network providing local sales and support functions.

For more information Web: www.flir.com

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RS Components brings 3D design capability to all engineers with DesignSpark Mechanical Free, fast and intuitive design software opens up new possibilities for engineers from concept design through to manufacturing

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S Components (RS) and Allied Electronics (Allied), the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, announced a significant development in the history of 3D design software with the launch of DesignSpark Mechanical, a new 3D solid modelling and assembly tool that is available to all - totally free of charge.

Developed in conjunction with SpaceClaim, the leading provider of flexible and affordable 3D modelling software for engineers, the new easyto-use DesignSpark Mechanical will bring major benefits to design engineers around the world and is available in multiple languages.

It is a significant step in the evolution of the DesignSpark online resource hub for the engineering community. The availability of DesignSpark Mechanical overcomes the two major barriers to entry faced by potential users who do not currently have access to a 3D design solution, but who could benefit enormously from the use of 3D modelling to quickly develop sophisticated concepts and products.

These impediments are the prohibitive costs and the considerable investment in learning time associated with traditional 3D CAD tools. Not only is DesignSpark Mechanical free, its simplicity of use means that engineers and others involved in product development can become fully conversant with the software within minutes, rather

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than the weeks or months required to become skilled with traditional 3D CAD tools. “The launch of DesignSpark Mechanical is the first time a 3D design tool with this level of sophistication has been made freely available. Engineers will love using modelling software that is so intuitive and flexible,” said Glenn Jarrett, Global Head of Product Marketing at RS Components. “The use of DesignSpark Mechanical early in the design cycle can eliminate much of the time-consuming rework associated with traditional product development processes. This is a highly significant initiative that helps engineers to bring innovative products to market quickly, and DesignSpark Mechanical’s STL output format enables direct export of designs to 3D printers.”

With access to more than 38,000 3D models in the extensive DesignSpark online component library, DesignSpark Mechanical gives all engineers the ability to rapidly undertake an end-to-end design with professional-grade modelling tools that are at zero cost.

RS and Allied have also collaborated with world-leading 3D content company TraceParts to provide access to millions of models from the online tracepartsonline.net CAD portal in DesignSpark Mechanical format.

“Allied and RS are partnering with SpaceClaim to launch DesignSpark Mechanical, which combines the power and ease-ofuse of direct modelling technology from SpaceClaim with access to

the massive library of standard parts from RS and Allied, trusted by millions of engineers around the world,” said Rich Moore, vice president of business development for SpaceClaim. “Feature-based CAD is more difficult to learn and with DesignSpark Mechanical, users can rapidly create 3D models to accelerate engineering design and improve their competitive advantage.”

The active base of 3D CAD seats globally is currently estimated at approximately 1.5 million. However, it is also estimated that there are an additional 20 million engineers globally who do not currently use 3D CAD, but could significantly benefit from a tool such as DesignSpark Mechanical. It will not only enable design engineers to be more creative, but will also support a more efficient product development process, allowing the production of professional concepts right through to delivering highly detailed and dimensioned manufacturing blueprints.

DesignSpark Mechanical employs a powerful methodology called ‘direct modelling’, which is very different from traditional feature- or parametric-based 3D CAD software. The tool uses simple gestures that enable real-time editing and instant feedback, making it possible for engineers and others to create geometry and easily explore ideas and product concepts in 3D. All basic designs can be achieved ConƟnue on page no.44

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Atlas Copco Compressor Technique

Sveanagar, Dapodi, Pune 411012.

Phone : 020 - 3985 2100 Fax: 020 - 3985 7009 Mobile : 9373692252 Email : ct.service@in.atlascopco.com Website : www.atlascopco.com

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ConƟnued from page no.42 quickly and easily via the use of the software’s four basic tools - Pull, Move, Fill and Combine - in addition to its employment of familiar Windows keyboard shortcuts such as cut/paste, undo/redo, which makes it highly intuitive for new users.

The software can also be used as a complementary 3D tool in the product development process for the creation of early concept designs, for instance, alongside 3D CAD tools that are already in use today. The tool can remove bottlenecks in the early design process by allowing changes and additions in seconds, rather than having to wait for the CAD department using the traditional 3D tools to rework the design.

3D designs can also be exported in STL, the standard file format to enable rapid prototyping builds and computer-aided manufacturing, in addition to providing the ability to quickly obtain Bill-of-Materials (BOM) quotes via the RS and Allied websites. The tool can also import circuit layout files in IDF format from any PCB design tool, including the award-winning DesignSpark PCB software.

DesignSpark Mechanical is available for free download

fromwww.designspark.com/mechanical.

Support can be found on the DesignSpark community atwww.designspark.com.

About RS Components RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading

MAIT applauds Government’s decision to approve two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in India

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anufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT), the apex body actively representing ICT Manufacturing, Training, IT, Design, R&D and associated services sector welcomed government’s decision to approve setting up of two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in India.

Applauding this decision, MAIT said “Considering the fact that IT Hardware industry is highly depended upon imports, homegrown chip would help strengthen the electronics ecosystem in the country. The decision will promote manufacturing of indigenously designed and manufactured chips and help the country to reduce dependence on imports. This would also help the existing IT hardware manufacturing to obtain essential IT components at a much lesser cost”.

MAIT further emphasized that the IT hardware industry is at an inflection and setting up of fab would not only boost the industry but would also have a positive impact on the Indian economy. This is a much needed step to boost the ESDM industry and gives the industry a reason to celebrate.

It can be noted that according to Task Force report, the demand for electronics hardware in the country is projected to increase to USD 400 billion by the year 2020.

high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 550,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronics, automation and control, test and measurement, electrical and mechanical components.Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2013 had revenues of £1.24bn.

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1111, D Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi - 110034 INDIA Tel: +91-11-4560 3555 Fax: +91-11- 4721 2006 E-mail: flirindia@flir.com.hk Website: www.flir.com

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STMicroelectronics Introduces Smart Home Software Platform Closely Integrated with Set-Top Box ICs New software and comprehensive hardware portfolio provide catalyst for new class of smart-home boxes hosting exciting high-value services

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TMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leader in set-top box Systemon-Chips (SoCs), introduces its Smart Home software platform at IBC Amsterdam, September 13-17.

ST Smart Home will empower set-top boxes to transition to a new class of device, the smart home box, capable of managing home energy, automation and security systems in addition to providing access to digital multimedia content throughout the home.

ST’s Smart Home software will be supplied pre-integrated on set-top box and home-gateway SoCs such as the STiG105 and STiG112, which are dedicated smart home devices, as well as multimedia gateway devices such as the popular STiH416 (‘Orly’) and the newly introduced Monaco family (STiH407, STiH410, STiH412). With this new framework ST is enabling its customers to build next-generation products supporting innovative and differentiated services for energy management, surveillance, home automation and other capabilities.

Ultimately, this will enable operators to deliver extra value for subscribers and enable operators to grow revenues.

“Adding support for smarthome applications and services is a natural progression for the set-top box, enabling operators to deliver innovative new services and delivering benefits such as a consistent user experience to subscribers,” said Gian

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Luca Bertino, Executive Vice President, General Manager Digital Convergence Group, STMicroelectronics. “The combination of our Smart Home software platform and our large selection of ICs such as Home Gateway SoCs, connectivity devices, sensors and actuators now provides everything developers need to unleash the potential of this exciting new opportunity.”

Based on open standards such as Linux, Java Virtual Machine and the OSGi framework, Smart Home supports popular digital-home standards such as Home Gateway Initiative (HGi), Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA).

All major wireless connectivity protocols for smart-home applications are also supported, such as ZigBee®, including the latest Smart Energy Profile 2.0, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi including IEEE 802.11n, and NearField Communications (NFC). The software is also Bluetooth® Smart Ready, and features 2G, 3G or LTE cellular support.

A reference implementation is available comprising hardware based on the STiG105 SoC and the Smart Home software is available to help OEMs, operator and application developers begin quickly to develop smart-home applications and services.

ST demonstrates its Smart Home platform at IBC, showing how users can control and interact with security video cameras, home lighting and heating, and multimedia devices via a smart-home box running the

ST Smart Home software. An alpha version Product Development Kit (PDK) will be released during September 2013, followed by the full PDK scheduled for release in December 2013.

About STMicroelectronics ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing solutions.

From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to people’s life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2012, the Company’s net revenues were $8.49 billion.

For more information Web: www.st.com

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MONORAIL - Overhead Conveyor System : The answer to increasing productivity & quality

Mr. Rajeev Kapoor - Director (Marketing & Export)

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onorails or the Overhead Conveyor Systems are now functioning as silent partners in a factory’s operation in all Manufacturing and Storage units across the Globe.

It’s like a heart – continuously operating the lifeline without tiring. The toughness of systems endures all ups and downs during its 20 years of life.

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The most astonishing feature is its extremely low running cost in terms of electric consumption. The system runs on merely 1.5 HP / 2 HP Motor Drives.

An extremely low amount of lubrication and care ensures smooth running of system – year after year and also longer healthy life.

Normally as production increases Machines need to be replaced entailing considerable capital cost as old machine is of no use anymore. But these conveyors do not need any replacement as they can be kept upgraded with newer components.

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MHI launches totally upgraded “ST40A” helical gear shaping machine, achieving Japan’s first fully NC-Programmable 7-Axis System International Debut Set for Gear Expo 2013, U.S. Trade Fair Dedicated to Gear Machining Technologies

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itsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the development of a new gear shaping machine, the ST40A, capable of cutting a broad array of gears, including helical and cluster gears, with one system. The ST40A’s significantly expanded range of cutting applications derives from the first application in Japan of NC programming1 technology to the relieving motion2 that prevents interference between the cutter and the workpiece.

The new offering will make its international debut in the United States with a live demonstration of its capabilities at Gear Expo 2013, to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 17-19. The company intends to market the ST40A for a wide spectrum of gear cutting applications for various products including automobiles, construction machinery and aircraft. The ST40A is a totally upgraded version of the ST40, a revolutionary helical gear shaping machine requiring no helical guide3 for each workpiece a feat achieved through the world’s first application of NC technology to torsional motion during the cut-

ST40A with fully NC-programmable 7-axis system

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ting of helical gears. The ST40A has extended the ST40’s cutting flexibility even further by incorporating Japan’s first NC-programmable relieving mechanism and making all seven of the machine’s axes fully NC-programmable. This new capability enables the ST40A to accommodate various high-precision cutting applications such as crowning and tapering.

In addition, stroke speed has been increased by 20%, from the earlier 500 strokes per minute to 600, enabling high-speed cutting with a focus on productivity.

Stroke speed when machining at lower speeds meanwhile has been reduced by 50%, from 60 strokes per minute to 30, enabling secure cutting of hard workpieces.

The new machine is also capable of tapering up to 0.3 degrees without use of a tilt table. In these ways, the ST40A has been designed to fully address diverse user needs, including demand for a broader range of optional devices and functions, and enhanced operability, safety and energy savings. Today, interest in making capital investments into gear cutting equipment capable of machining diverse high value-added gears is escalating at gear production plants around the world, especially in the United States.

The trend is fueled by the need to accommodate demand for high-volume production of gears associated with the growing tendency toward employing larger numbers of transmission gears in automobiles and construction machinery, and demand for gears made from harder materials associated with increasing production of small passenger planes.

The ST40A can now firmly accommodate these expanding needs. Gear Expo, a biennial event organized by the American

Helical gears machined by ST40A Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA), is the world’s largest trade fair dedicated exclusively to gear machining. It regularly attracts gear machinery manufacturers and users from all over the world, leading to brisk business negotiations.

At Gear Expo 2013, MHI, in addition to the new ST40A, will also be showing its GE15A superdry gear-hobbing machine that operates without the need for cutting oil. Both machines will be used to demonstrate how they can produce cluster gears of the kind featured in automotive transmission systems.

Today the U.S. manufacturing industry is regaining its former vigor spurred by the shale gas “revolution” and monetary relaxation.

MHI aims to penetrate deeply into the U.S. market by proactively approaching manufacturers with optimal proposals integrating its diverse range of high value-added gear machines backed by the company’s state-of-the-art technologies and cutting tools as well as its strengths in marketing and after-sale servicing leveraging the resources of Federal Broach Holdings, an MHI group company, and MHI’s own sales bases in the U.S. For more information E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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New commercial director at BEKUM Core tasks: continuous improvement process for designing efficient processes and structures the future success of the company.

Kornelia Kern (45), took over the position of Commercial Director, BEKUM

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detergents, paints, fuels, and motor oils have been delivered to many countries all over the world.

Reliability, operating efficiency and sophisticated conceptual design, as well as five decades of experience, characterise the high standard of both BEKUM production lines and its blow-moulding technology.

BEKUM (Berliner Kunststoff

K

ornelia Kern (45), took over the position of commercial director at BEKUM Maschinenfabriken GmbH (12107 Berlin; www.bekum. de) in the middle of May 2013. After completing her studies in Industrial Engineering (FH) in Pforzheim and Mannheim, Ms. Kern was employed for 18 years in various positions in purchasing in the automotive industry, most recently as head of exterior components.

Her new responsibilities focus on the areas of finance, human resources, administration, IT and materials management. She will also concentrate on the continuous improvement process for designing efficient processes and structures.

In addition, her commitment will be directed towards the intensive networking within the BEKUM group to foster synergies.

BEKUM, known internationally for over 50 years as a technology leader in the blow moulding industry with high quality standards, benefits from the extensive expertise of Ms. Kern and her many years of experience, to continue sharpening core competencies and help shape

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If innovative and economical machinery solutions with high productivity for individual packaging requirements matter, then BEKUM, with over 50 years of experience in blow moulding technology, is the first choice worldwide.

With future-oriented, reliable production processes and machinery for the commercial production of blow-moulded containers ranging from 5 ml to 3,000 l, BEKUM offers everything for plastic packaging from one source. The BEKUM group is one of the world’s leading producers of blow-moulding equipment for plastic container packaging worldwide.

At the same time, the company acts as a general contractor for the installation of entire production lines. Production lines are complete installations with which plastic packaging is manufactured, sorted, filled, decorated and packaged.

This includes all additional facilities, from the processing of raw materials to the recycling of waste, the manufacture of seals and caps, the installation of all ancillary components, and even laboratory equipment. Complete production lines for milk, cooking oil, coffee powder, salt, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, liquid soaps,

Maschinen) was founded in 1959 in Berlin. The company began flourishing in its first year with the development of the world’s first ring-neck

calibration.

Numerous

inventions and patents have followed and confirm that BEKUM, with its innovative and customer-oriented machinery solutions, has always been ahead of its time – and remains so to this day. BEKUM incorporates its know-how, gained by the sale of

over

17,400

blow-moulding

machines worldwide, into every new customer request.

Today, 360 employees work for the BEKUM group in 4 plants around the world and generate a sales revenue of 76 million (2012).

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CEO Summit on manufacturing to complement EMTE-EASTPO 2014 Machine tool exhibition in Shanghai draws strong European interest

C The joint exhibition will feature the high quality standards of major exhibitions in Europe, such as strict exhibitor admission rules, protection of intellectual property rights of manufacturers, and live demonstrations of exhibits. Exhibits will also be presented according to product sectors, including machine tools, precision tools, parts, components, accessories, manufacturing and process automation, metrology and quality assurance, and services.

To participate in EMTE-EASTPO 2014, please visit www.emteeastpo.com or contact MP Organisation, email: sales@ emte-eastpo.com.

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ECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool Industries, together with its organising partners of next year’s EMTE-EASTPO Machine Tool Exhibition, has launched a conference targeted at top machine tool buyers from China and the rest of Asia.

The CEO Summit to be held in Shanghai on 15 July 2014 will feature the theme, ‘Profitable Growth Through State-of-the-Art Manufacturing’. Mr Filip Geerts, director general of CECIMO, explained: “The EMTE-EASTPO exhibition will feature an exciting display of the latest technology by European and other international machine tool makers.

To complement the showcase, we have created a one-day conference to enhance knowledge sharing and dialogue with Asian machine tool users, especially those from China.”

He added, “The CEO Summit will bring together some 300 leading machine tool makers and their buyers. We believe the meeting will further add value to their participation as it will address issues that are important to them. We hope that this platform will spur greater collaboration and networking between the two groups.”

Mr Jan Borgonjon, President of InterChina Consulting, the knowledge partner of the Summit, added: “Discussions will centre on global trends, best practices and other topical issues that impact the manufacturing industry in China. Topics will

include global manufacturing trends, the challenges brought about by the application of state-of-the art manufacturing practices to China, how to deal with the human resource challenge, the application of innovation and high-tech solutions for successful manufacturing in China, and how to achieve profitable operations by utilising the latest production technology.”

The Summit will focus on four main areas, namely ● State of the art manufacturing: global trends and China issues ● The voice of customers: perspectives from producers and suppliers ● Operational excellence: human resources, training, financing, and services ● Innovative solutions: use of latest technologies for effective production operations An international panel of speakers will be invited to present their expert views and share experiences at the Summit. More details will be revealed at a later date. For updates, please visit www.emte-eastpo.com.

Exhibition draws European group participation The CEO Summit is one of the knowledge-sharing platforms at EMTE-EASTPO 2014. A number of ConƟnue on page no.58

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ConƟnued from page no.54 technical seminars and workshops will also be organised by show owners, CECIMO and Shanghai EASTPO Culture Development Co., Ltd. The joint exhibition will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 14 to 17 July 2014. According to the show owners, interest from international machine tool makers has been strong. CECIMO and its 15 national member associations have pledged their full support for the event.

Mr Martin Kapp, CECIMO president and chairman of VDW, the German machine tool builders’ association, affirmed the support at a press conference held during EMO 2013 in Hannover. He stressed: “The EMTE-EASTPO exhibition is a very good platform for European machine tool companies to showcase their newest products in China and our national associations are giving their strong support to the exhibition. To-date, here we have confirmed group participation from Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.”

Leading European manufacturers which have confirmed their interest include Bystronic, Starrag, Agie Charmilles, Korber Schleifring, Carl Zeiss and Fastems etc.

The joint exhibition will feature the high quality standards of major exhibitions in Europe, such as strict exhibitor admission rules, protection of intellectual property rights of manufacturers, and live demonstrations of exhibits. Exhibits will also be presented according to product sectors, including machine tools, precision tools, parts, components, accessories, manufacturing and process automation, metrology and quality assurance, and services. To participate in EMTE-EASTPO 2014, please visit www.emte-eastpo.com or contact MP Organisation, email: sales@emteeastpo.com.

About CECIMO Since its creation in 1950, CECIMO has committed itself to the promotion of the

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machine tool industry worldwide and a European Machine Tools Exhibition was created for this reason in 1951. It was organised for the first time under the name of EMO® in 1975 in Paris. EMO® is a registered trademark

by CECIMO. It receives the support of its 15 CECIMO member associations which represent and promote the interest of approximately 1,500 European companies, accountable for 99% of the European production of machine tools and 31% of the world production of machine tools. More than three quarters of CECIMO’s production is shipped abroad, whereas half of it is exported outside Europe. For more information visit www.cecimo.eu.

About EASTPO Shanghai EASTPO Culture Development Co., Ltd is a leading exhibition company in China, specialising in providing quality platforms for trade and information exchange for the mechanical industries. It is the organiser of the Shanghai International Machine Tool Fair (EASTPO) since 1999. The show is well-known among machinery industry exhibitors and buyers. For more information please visit www. eastpo.net.

About MP Organisation MP Organisation Pte Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of the MP International group.

Established in 1987, MP specialises in organising exhibitions, conferences and special events. The group has organised and managed over 1,000 national, regional and international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 Leaders’ Week. It is a leading international organiser of trade exhibitions, including ITMA and ITMA ASIA. MP is headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint across Asia and Europe.

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Disa India reiterates the importance of moulding technology with a seminar for the foundrymen of Agra

D Mr. Viraj Naidu addressing the Arga Foundrymen

Participants at the Seminar held

by DISA at Agra

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ISA India in order to educate foundrymen of Agra organised a comprehensive seminar at Wyndham Grand hotel, Agra on September 5, 2013. This session was conducted by Mr. Viraj Naidu, Managing Director, Mr. Satyanarayana VN, Vice President (Foundry-Sales) and Mr. Prashant Kachru, Head- Sales (west) of DISA India Limited.

Over 90% of the foundry operations in Agra are manual and the production ranges from 40150 tonnes in a month. Agra is an important industry for Foundry as a wide range of castings for many sectors are manufactured here.

The aim of the symposium was to educate Agra based foundry owners on various benefits of mechanised moulding solutions.

“Agra is a very important market which needs awareness about machine moulding and various other mechanised solutions to improve their current foundry situations. They also need to cope with the Government restrictions on air pollution due to the world heritage “Taj mahal”. As a leading equipment manufacturer for foundry equipment, DISA is committed to support the foundry business to make their foundry clean.” said Mr. Viraj Naidu, Managing Director, DISA India Limited Commenting at the event Mr. Satyanarayana V N, Vice President (Foundry-sales), DISA India Limited said “we visited almost all major foundries in Agra to understand the current need and challenges and I can say that Agra is no different from other foundry

belts. They may be conservative in taking actions on mechanised solutions but it is overwhelming to see their participation and interest towards the subject. The common problems like high casting rejection rates,

dependence

on

skilled

moulders, local and migrant labours, productivity improvement, power consumption etc., are faced by all foundries and we will do our best to ensure they get the best solutions to overcome their current situations.”

The

symposium

was

an

overwhelming success with over 80 foundrymen from 50 Agra based foundries to witness the same.

DISA is extremely supportive of such symposiums and is proud to be associated with the same. Earlier this year, DISA in association with the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) – Rajkot chapter, organised a technical session on “Upgrading foundries to meet OEM requirements” at Rajkot.

DISA

will

continue

to

educate

various stakeholders in this industry for the better quality and growth of the same.

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The All-New FARO® Edge ScanArm ES with Enhanced Scanning Technology

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ARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, announced the release of the new FARO Edge Laser Line Probe ES. The power of the new Laser Line Probe combined with the flexibility of the FaroArm creates the world’s smallest, lightest, and most affordable contact/non-contact portable measurement system, the FARO Edge ScanArm ES. The ScanArm ES is the latest advancement in FARO’s Laser Line scanning sensors, featuring Enhanced Scanning Technology (EST).

EST is the combination of multiple hardware and software improvements designed to boost performance by improving the ability to scan challenging surfaces. Materials with dark or reflective optical qualities can now be scanned with less effort and without the need for sprays or surface coatings.

“Scanning is becoming a big part of the metrology world and the improved performance of the ScanArm ES minimizes the challenges of capturing data on surfaces with less than ideal optical qualities,” said Orlando Perez, FARO’s Director of Product Management – FaroArm/ ScanArm. New and improved filtering algorithms automatically adjust and optimize the scanning parameters for plastic, metal, or a variety of surface finishes and colors. The new HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode of the ScanArm ES lets users scan materials with contrasting colors (i.e. black and white) simultaneously. “Our customers expect quality

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and innovation from our products and the new ScanArm ES delivers,” said Jay Freeland, President and CEO. The ScanArm ES is the ideal tool for product development, inspection, and quality control and offers capabilities such as point cloud comparison with CAD, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and 3D modeling.

Mr. Perez concluded, “The ScanArm ES packs a big punch with the smallest form factor on portable arms in the industry and at an excellent price to performance value.”

For more information, you can also visit: www.faroasia.com/Edge/in

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 documenta-

tion needs can be fulfilled confidently. As a pioneer and market leader in portable computer-aided measurement, FARO consistently applies the latest advances in technology to make its industry-leading 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.

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CARC+ : New arc technology speed meets performance A new circular arc technology has been developed for fast and reliable deposition of smooth tool coatings. Michiel Eerden, Product Manager at the Dutch PVD coating expert IHI Hauzer Techno Coating B.V.: “The technology is called CARC+ and has been tested by several toolmakers and job coaters with excellent results, outperforming other benchmark coatings.”

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ARC+ is the abbreviation for Circular Arc Plus, an innovative technology with which tool makers are be able to distinguish their tools favourably from the ones of their competitors. One of the features of CARC+ technology is its fast cycle time. One batch will deposit a layer of 2 µm of AlTiN coating on the shaft of a tool (corresponding with approximately 3 µm on the cutting edge) in a cycle time of less than four hours. “With the new CARC+ technology, batch costs improved 44% compared with regular circular arc technology,” Michiel says.

“Due to extremely high target utilization, the target costs per batch were even reduced with 83%.

Furthermore, CARC+ improves the smoothness of the coatings considerably. For an AlTiN coating of 2 µm the Ra has been measured as low as 0.16 µm. The surface has fewer and smaller defects and is overall smoother. The technology has proven to be very stable.”

The new technology shows a lot of potential for shaft tools, hobs, moulds and dies. All common coatings are available. H+K Surface Technology is the first German job coater to use the new CARC+ coating technology. Renate Welcker, Technical Manager at H+K: “CARC+ technology definitely has advantages for us. The coatings are much smoother than when produced in our other tool coating machine and the inside of the machine remains cleaner. Less coating dust means better quality of the coating. We are very happy with the

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free process recipes that are available from Hauzer whenever they develop something new. Also the software is clearly structured, which makes the equipment easy to operate. Furthermore, it is easy to change the targets, contrary to our other machine.”

Tool makers who have tested the technology achieved good results. Ball nose end mills coated with AlCrN; TiN coating on fluteless taps and shaft tools with TiAlN coatings; they all achieved significant improvements in performance, especially after longer cutting lengths.

The technology is available on the Hauzer Flexicoat® 850, new or as an upgrade afterwards.

Hauzer gives tool makers and job coaters the opportunity to test the new CARC+ technology by themselves on a Hauzer Flexicoat® 850 machine in their competence centres in Venlo, The Netherlands or Shanghai, China. They can use the machine for one week, of course supported by Hauzer process engineers. Michiel: “Cooperation is something we cherish and what better way to get convinced than to convince yourself.”

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Hyundai launches service Mobile App ‘Hyundai Care’ Industry first integrated service mobile application on smart phones

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yundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today launched the industry first integrated service mobile application ‘Hyundai Care’.

The Hyundai Care service mobile application will be available on Android and iOS platform for Hyundai customers. The mobile application will assist the customers with all forms of service support, service network, car service calculator and service appointment etc. The multifaceted Hyundai Care application can be downloaded from Google Play Store and subsequently from Apple iTunes store.

The application provides users an experience to enjoy the services offered by Hyundai and with the click of a single button the enhanced selection process takes over. This GPS enabled application also facilitates user an effortless pan India dealer search on a real time basis. Innovative features like GPS enabled trip meter, reviewing vehicle service history, labor charges, insurance calculator, timely service reminder & offering notifications etc. will be a part of this application.

Also, the application facilitates HMIL customers to connect 24x7 with Hyundai emergency service or road side assistance.

Commenting on the launch of the Hyundai Care, Mr. Rakesh Srivastava, Sr. Vice President Sales & Marketing, HMIL said, “We have developed Hyundai Care service mobile app to provide features that give real- time benefits to the

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customer. We feel the Hyundai Care application will allow them to experience Hyundai services in a digitize and exciting new platform.

This is another step in leveraging the potential of mobile technology to offer convenience and value to our customers.” With the Hyundai mobile application, the company emphasis on its core value of connecting closely with its customers and increase the transparency in its services by providing an opportunity to the users to give feedback regarding the dealer and the availed services.

One can integrate their calendar with the application and get reminders about various activities, share updates on Hyundai India Facebook and Twitter and receive instant offers by the company.

Application download link (Android): http://goo.gl/Y8vvVB

Hyundai Care Mobile Application Highlights: ● Service appointment ● GPS based pan India dealer locator ● Service History ● Car service calculator and labour estimates ● Service Reminder ● Insurance Calculator ● One Call connect to Hyundai emergency road service ● Notification inbox for ongoing campaigns

● GPS based Accelerometer Records the trip information

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● Feedback

About HMIL Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC).

HMIL is the largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer in India.

It currently markets nine car models across segments - in the A2 segment it has the Eon, Santro, i10, Grand i10 and the i20, in the A3 segment the Verna, in the A4 segment the Elantra, in the A5 segment Sonata and in the SUV segment the Santa Fe. HMIL’s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts advanced production, quality and testing capabilities. HMIL forms a critical part of HMC’s global export hub. It currently exports to around 125 countries across EU, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Australia and the Asia Pacific. HMIL has been India’s number one exporter for the past eight years consecutively.

To support its growth and expansion plans, HMIL currently has 372 dealers and more than 900 service points across India.

In its commitment to provide customers with cutting-edge global technology, HMIL set up a modern multi-million dollar R&D facility in Hyderabad. The R&D center endeavors to be a center of excellence in automobile engineering.

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Kennametal announces Breakthrough KM4X100™ spindle connection Spindle connection helps deliver maximum machine tool power for maximum metal removal in titanium and hard alloys

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he spindle connection is the “handshake” the interface between the machine tool’s spindle and toolholder. As such, this vital component has to provide the torque and bending load capacity compatible with the machine-tool’s operating specifications.

But when machining highstrength materials like titanium and other alloys, cutting forces generate bending moments that will exceed the interface’s limits prior to reaching the machine tool’s torque threshold.

By combining high clamping force and optimized interference levels, Kennametal’s new KM4X100™ provides a robust connection, extremely high stiffness, and bending load capacity for greatly improved performance in machining highstrength alloys and other materials.

The result is extremely high metal removal rates and more completed parts per shift.

“In most cases, the tool-spindle connection determines how much material can be removed on a given operation,” says Doug Ewald, director, global product management, tooling systems at Kennametal. “This is because this interface must withstand high loads and yet maintain its rigidity. With the ongoing advances in cutting tools and machining centers, a spindle connection like KM4X 100™ that makes the best utilization of available power possible is an important consideration to investigate early in production planning.”

Global Priority High-strength, lightweight materials such as titanium alloys, Inconel, and new aluminium alloys are eagerly sought by manufacturers in many industries, including aerospace and defense, energy, and transportation.

These new materials present significant machining challenges in themselves. Add the competitive pressures in these global industries, and finding advanced manufacturing solutions becomes a top priority.

Machine-tool builders have responded with milling and turning centers that feature improved stiffness and damping on spindles and sizable machine structures and motors, all to provide the significant horsepower, torque and thrust forces required while minimizing undesirable vibrations that deteriorate part ConƟnue on page no.75

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FLUKE : Global leader with basket of innovative products based on best of technology and safety standards level of accuracy that only a few other commercial calibration labs in the world have attained. ● The Fluke Safety and Environmental Lab, where Fluke tools are quality tested, is one of only approximately 50 private labs worldwide to be certified by VDE’s Test Data Acceptance Program. ● Fluke manufacturing has been ISO 9000 certified since 1993 and routinely achieves industry leading levels of quality and ontime delivery. ● A product development cycle so rooted in Voice of the Customer (VOC) that in Net Promoter Score comparisons of world class brands, Fluke scores 80%, as high as Amazon and Apple.

What are the market segments that are covered by FLUKE products?

Mr. Milind Thakkar - Marketing Manager, Fluke India

Please brief us about overall outlook of FLUKE ?

Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools. Since its founding in 1948, Fluke has helped create and grow a unique technology market, providing test and measurement capabilities to electronics research and development, manufacturing plants and commercial facilities worldwide.

Fluke has achieved the number one or number two position in every market in which it competes. From its headquarters in Everett, Wash., USA, Fluke operates manufacturing-

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centers in the USA, Europe, and Asia, with additional sales and service subsidiaries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, Russia and India and local sales presence in more than 100 countries.

Fluke is known as the most trusted test tool brand in the world, thanks to its reputation for ruggedness, reliability, safety, ease of use and rigid standards of quality. Behind that reputation stand several unique strengths: ● The Fluke Primary Standards Lab operates a Josephson Array and has been accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory (NVLAP) since 1995, a combined

Originally known for its electrical measurement tools, Fluke Corporation is now a market leader in the measurement of pressure and flow, infrared, thermal, contact and ambient temperature, power quality, vibration and electrical signal analysis, all delivered at accuracy levels ranging from .0 to .00000000. Fluke engineering holds 583 patents and has received 60 product awards in the last two years alone. Typical end users range from technicians to engineers across a variety of industries and applications: ● Industrial equipment maintenance: mechanical, electronic and electrical ● Automation/controls monitoring and troubleshooting

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● Electrical installation and maintenance ● Electronic bench and manufacturing test ● HVAC, Indoor air quality and building diagnostics ● Pressure, flow, temperature and mA field calibration ● Predictive maintenance ● Energy efficiency & monetization ● Precision pressure, flow, temperature and electrical calibration

Last year FLUKE corporation acquired TTL Technologies, please brief us more about this acquisition ?

TTL has represented Fluke in India since 2001 as a master distributor.

The new business combines TTL’s many years of experience in the Indian test and measurement market, its national distribution network & its renowned customer care and accredited calibration labs with Fluke technological innovation, manufacturing excellence and world class business processes.

Fluke products are used throughout Indian transportation, defense and manufacturing Industries, spanning natural gas to power generation, transmission and distribution, railways, basic metals, pharmaceutical, automotive, capital goods and electronics R&D, as well as the major calibration labs.

TTL’s acquisition by Fluke is a huge step forward. We will utilize this new strength to widen and deepen our reach to customers across India, creating tremendous excitement and growth, customers can look forward to a higher level of access to Fluke technology and support.

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luke India launched a new exciting range of Compact Digital Multi-meters. These new multi-meters are aimed at residential & commercial electricians, Students, HVAC technicians and field service staffs that need a compact yet safe and easy to carry & use DMM for day to day work. These new DMMs are compact in size, easy to use and carry.

and continuity check. Fluke 106 & Fluke 107 are ideal for technicians & repair staff that needs a full featured DMM in a compact shape and size.

All DMM are designed and tested as per IEC 61010:1 for CAT III 600V have a large & easy to read 6000 count LCD display for easy readout with data hold and auto ranging . Fluke 107 also has white backlit for reading in poorly lit areas.

“The unique shape and form factor makes them extremely suitable for technicians and electricians who need to carry a DMM with them all the time. This new series DMMs consist of 3 new products: Fluke 101, Fluke 106 and Fluke 107.”

- Explains : Prashant Jain, Product Manager, Fluke India

All DMMs carry Fluke TL75 test Lead set, Fluke India Calibration Certificate and Genuine Warranty certificate. “These new exciting DMMs are available thru a large nationwide network of shops from Oct 2013. These new DMMs are very affordable. Fluke 101 is priced at Rs 2,199, Fluke 101kit with smart strap at Rs 2,999, Fluke 106 at Rs 3,199 and Fluke 107 at Rs 3,999.”

- Says : Devendra Verma, Retail Sales Manager, Fluke India

Fluke 101 DMM is pocket size DMM which can be easily carried in shirt pocket. Fluke 101 is CAT III -600V tested DMM with AC/DC voltage, resistance, capacitance, diode check and continuity check & duty cycle feature. Fluke 101 is ideal for commercial electricians, maintenance and troubleshooting field service engineers that are always on the go.

For more information, Helpdesk : 1800 209 9110, E-mail : info.india@fluke.com

Fluke 101 is also available with a magnetic smart strap which can be used to hang the meter while working and can also be converted into a smart stand for bench use.

Fluke 106 and Fluke 107 are Palm sized DMMs with AC/DC current measurement besides other features like AC/DC voltage measurement, mV measurement, Frequency, Capacitance, duty cycle, Diode check

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New Fluke infrared cameras with LaserSharp™ Auto Focus deliver in-focus images for the best imaging accuracy Advanced wireless connectivity and the new SmartView® Mobile app maximizes productivity in the field

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luke Corporation introduces the Fluke® Ti200, Ti300 and Ti400 infrared cameras with advanced connectivity and accuracy to maximize technicians’ productivity in the field. The new infrared cameras feature LaserSharp Auto Focus, which uses a laser to pinpoint exactly where the camera should focus for precisely focused images every time.

The rugged Fluke Ti200, Ti300 and Ti400 connect to the Fluke CNX™ Wireless system, allowing them to be used as a main unit to view live measurements of up to five wireless modules (e.g. AC current or voltage modules) on its screen and integrate the data into the infrared image. (Coming soon via firmware update. Users notified via SmartView software when available.)

“The infrared cameras feature wireless connectivity to easily transfer images from the cameras directly to PCs, an iPad or iPhone which can then be imported into Fluke SmartView® software, a professional suite of analysis and reporting tools for optimizing and analyzing infrared images and producing professional reports.”

Says : Rajesh Tawani, Product Manager, Fluke India

without returning to the office to create and send reports to clients or management. With the SmartView Mobile app, users can get approval for additional work needed or next steps immediately, increasing efficiency and profitability. And unlike many other apps, SmartView Mobile is optimized for both the iPhone and iPad, maximizing the productivity no matter which device is used.

Only Fluke infrared cameras feature patented IR-Fusion® technology, which merges the infrared and visual images into a single view to better discover, diagnose, and communicate problems. With IR-Fusion technology, images can be viewed from full infrared to blended views to a full visible image, to precisely document problem areas.

The infrared cameras are Bluetooth-ready and include wireless connectivity to PCs, GPS positioning and recording, streaming video, ruggedized capacitive touch screen for quick menu navigation, IR-PhotoNotes™ Photo Annotation System, field-changeable rechargeable smart batteries with charge level indicators, and high temperature measurements up 1200 degrees Celsius (Ti400 model only).

New SmartView Mobile App

The Fluke Ti200, Ti300, and Ti400 infrared cameras are available now.

Some features mentioned may be available at a later time as free upgrades.

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The cameras also integrate wirelessly with the new Fluke SmartView Mobile app for iPhone and iPad. Like the desktop version, the SmartView Mobile app allows users to transfer images wirelessly for additional image optimization and analysis and to create professional reports, but now they can share information

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For more information, Helpdesk : 1800 209 9110, E-mail : info.india@fluke.com

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This means: Kennametal ● Shops can leverage KM4Xequipped high-performance machine tools to increase speeds and feeds in difficult machining applications, thus gaining the full productivity potential from the machine tool. ● Often, a smaller KM4X connection such as a KM4X100™ will provide the same or better cutting performance of a larger connection. -KM4X systems can be applied on multi-tasking, turning, machining centers and transfer machines in manual, semiautomatic, or fully automatic mode. ● “KM4X 100™ by design can

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LMT India announces the launch of its global manufacturing facility in Pune, India

Mr. S. Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, LMT India Pvt. Ltd.

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MT India announces the launch of its second stateof-the-art global manufacturing plant in Pune, India.

With 3 acres of land and a built up facility of 30000 square feet, the plant is highly integrated manufacturing facility that is designed to produce worldclass HOBS for automotive industry.

Citing the reason behind the opening of the new plant, S. Venkatasubramanian, Managing Director, LMT India Pvt. Ltd says, “India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. In the year 2000, we were among the first international companies to found a 100% subsidiary in India.

India has always been our key target place as the market is filled with great talent and skilled workforce. Another major reason behind opening our global manufacturing facility in Pune is to establish a closer network with our customers and achieve quick turnaround times on product side.” He further adds, “Precision tools have been playing a

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key role in industrial production. At the interface between machine and workpiece, precision tools increase the efficiency of manufacturing processes and often these tools make the machining of demanding new materials economically viable in the first place. The markets for tool specialists are also growing with the ongoing globalization of industrial manufacturing processes.”

During the last 12 years LMT Tools has established itself in India as a supplier of precision tools. Its main customers are companies working in the car and commercial vehicle sector. LMT India also caters to sectors like windmill and aerospace industries.

A very important strength of the LMT Tools network is its global service offering where the company operates with specially equipped service centres at sites in Germany, USA, China and India. Chennai is the administrative and registered office of the LMT Group in India. Mr. Venkatasubramanian also mentions, “Five years down the line, LMT India would clearly be an important cog in the global scheme of things for the group and from a manufacturing perspective.

We intend to widen our range of products that is being manufactured at our facility and are confident of substantially enhancing our market presence in India.”

Some of the niche products from LMT include Hobs, Line Boring systems, Plastic and composite machining, Special tools for Die and Mold, Heavy machining tools and Tapping and thread rolling and Clamping systems.

About LMT INDIA PVT LTD:

LMT INDIA PVT LTD (LMTI) is a 100% wholly owned sales company subsidiary of the investment arm of LMT Group (Leading Metalworking Technologies Group) which is headquartered in Germany and we are a part of the LMT Tool Systems.

LMT Tool Systems comprises of international sales companies in the LMT Group. The sales and service centers and alliances with specialized partners enable LMT Tool Systems to offer customers integrated tool packages on an industrial scale worldwide.

Its range of products and services include precision tools and cutting materials for the most diverse applications in cutting and noncutting processing as well as tool reconditioning and tool management packages. Belin, Fette, Kieninger and Onsrud – these companies make up the LMT Technology Group.

As specialists, they focus their skills in research, development and production on those applications and machining methods in which they are technological leaders. They also combine their expertise in within the group and with selected partners. Alliance Partners include Bilz and Boehlerit.

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Sandvik Coromant launches its latest innovation in material science Sandvik Coromant is a global leading supplier of cutting tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry.

With extensive investments in research and development we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards together with our customers.

These include the world’s major automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Sandvik Coromant has 8000 employees and is represented in 130 countries.

We are part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the global industrial group Sandvik.

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andvik Coromant introduces GC4325; a new-generation coated cemented-carbide grade for steel turning at EMO 2013 held at Hannover, Germany. This latest innovation in tool material provides a new, higher potential for increasing cutting speeds and a longer, more predictable tool life with very high reliability, over an extended broad ISO P25 application area.

Predictability has become increasingly important in today’s machining, especially where there is limited supervision in production.

There are always a number of threats to the edge line remaining intact long enough in steel turning. One challenge is the breadth of the ISO P25 application area, which includes several very different materials, from ductile low-carbon steels to highalloy hard steels, bar material to forgings, castings to pre-machined parts.

The advances with the new grade, GC4325, will actually help users resist holding back on cuttingdata levels. The grade provides extremely high process security through its ability to retain an intact edge line.

With stands higher temperatures The insert substrate and coating of GC4325 have been developed to better withstand high temperatures, thereby reducing the effect that causes excessive wear. As a bonus, the grade is highly capable of maintaining the insert edge line at higher temperatures, which translates into the capability for

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higher cutting speeds with added security through more predictable, longer tool life.

With all this in mind an average productivity increase of 30 percent from today’s existing levels is now available. The grade represents a new generation of performance with coated cemented-carbide indexable inserts, providing a new potential to be tapped throughout a large and diversified application area.

Take a closer look at what this new grade has to offer at www. sandvik.coromant.com/gc4325

Sandvik Coromant Sandvik Coromant is a global leading supplier of cutting tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry. With extensive investments in research and development we create unique innovations and set new productivity standards together with our customers.

These include the world’s major automotive, aerospace and energy industries. Sandvik Coromant has 8000 employees and is represented in 130 countries. We are part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the global industrial group Sandvik.

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“Sanner Protecting Health.”- 100 percent focus on packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry Sanner GmbH unveils new appearance at CPhl Worldwide in Frankfurt/Main (booth 41D69)

S Mr. Holger Frank - CEO , Sanner

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anner GmbH has set its strategic focus entirely on pharmaceuticals. With its new claim “Sanner. Protecting Health.” the company underlines the expansion of its leading position in the product areas; Test Strip Packaging, Pharmaceutical Desiccant Packaging, Effervescent Packaging, Ready-to-Fill Syringes, Eye Care and Pharma & Medical Packaging. The emphasis is on expanding the existing product areas as well as the expertise in customized solutions.

One element in the strategic reorientation was the rebuilding of the company headquarters in Bensheim, which has now been successfully completed. At CPhI Worldwide in Frankfurt/Main from 22 to 24 October 2013, the packaging specialist unveils a new logo and a strategy tailored to pharma and healthcare customers.

The development, production and supply of plastic pharmaceutical packaging with integrated desiccants have been part of the core competence of Sanner GmbH for many decades. Having undergone a strategic reorientation, the company is now directing its focus fully on the pharmaceuticals, medical technology and healthcare sectors.

One pillar of the strategic reorientation – the rebuilding of the company headquarters in Bensheim – was successfully completed in September 2013. The 30,000 square meter company site underwent comprehensive modernization, in which Sanner invested 4 million Euros in improved GMP compliance,

sustainability and efficient logistics processes.

Internal and external modernization The reorientation is underlined by an innovative external appearance with a new slogan, logo and a modified corporate design. The new claim “Sanner. Protecting Health.” highlights both standard and customized packaging for safe and precise pharma, healthcare and medical technology solutions. “We want to send a clear signal to our customers: Sanner is now 100 percent pharma,” says Sanner CEO Holger Frank.

A consistent focus on customized solutions has helped the packaging specialist to continue to grow over recent years in Germany and throughout the world.

“For us, it is only logical to focus on what we do best : developing high-quality packaging for the pharmaceutical, medical technology and healthcare sectors,” says Frank.

Sanner’s customers place a great deal of trust in the company’s expertise in implementing demanding products. Combined with creative product ideas, this aspect enables Sanner to rapidly develop innovative products and make them ready for the market. Dividing the pharma portfolio into six new product categories underlines this development.

Focus on customized solutions Sanner has been the Asian market leader in Test Strip Packaging for

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many years and has continuously developed its portfolio.

The highlights of the Pharma Desiccant Packaging product category include the “360° Capsule” desiccant capsules, while “TabTec” tablet packaging is a core product of the Pharma & Medical Packaging category. It ensures safety, easy removal and convenience on the go, and is now also available with childresistant (CR) function.

For more than 50 years, Sanner has been producing market-leading solutions in Effervescent Packaging. With its expertise in plastic and COC syringes, the company has already developed numerous custom products in the Eye Care segment.

The same accounts for Ready-to-Fill Syringes. As a result of this growth, Sanner has created additional cleanroom production capacity to fulfill customer-specific requirements.

Trade show visitors to CPhI in Frankfurt/Main (booth 41D69) are first in line to get an idea of the new strategy and appearance. Virtual info boards give a comprehensive over-

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view of the broad pharma product portfolio.

Sanner profile Based in Bensheim, Germany, Sanner GmbH was founded in 1894 and is now in its fourth generation as a family-owned enterprise. Sanner develops and produces high-quality plastic packaging and components for pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products.

The world’s leading manufacturer of desiccant caps, Sanner produces two billion plastic parts each year for standard and customized packaging solutions.

With 450 employees in Germany, China, Indonesia, India, Hungary and the U.S., the company generated annual sales of over 50 million Euros in 2012.

For more information Sanner Web: www.sanner-group.com

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C&S Electric Ltd wins Solar Award

Hind Rectifiers bags orders of Rs.26.56 crores from Indian Railways order book of Rs.95.30 crore

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he Hon’ble Minister for New & Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah awarded C&S Electric Ltd. for its 1 MWp Solar PV Power Plant at Village NANDHA, District Bhiwani, Haryana –being the 2nd PV Power Plant to get commissioned in India under MNRE RPSSGP Program. The award comprises of a Trophy and a Certificate Of Appreciation and was handed over on 25th September 2013 at the Scope Convention Centre, New Delhi.

ind Rectifiers, a company engaged in designing and manufacturing industrial power electronics and power conversion devices, announced orders worth Rs. 26.56 crores from Indian Railways. The company which has been associated with Indian Railways from the past few decades and have even pioneered few products for Indian Railways has received an order for 100 nos. of 180 KVA Static Converter for the value of Rs.19.21 crore from Chittaranjan Loco Works (CLW) and an order for 169 nos. for ‘Alternator Mounted Rectifier’ for the value of Rs.7.35 crore from Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW). On the occasion Mr. S. K. Nevatia, Chairman & MD, Hind Rectifiers said, “These orders are milestone orders for us since each of them mark the placing of a complete order for electrical power supply by the Indian Railways on a single vendor. We have twice been chosen as a single vendor for the ‘Alternater Mounted Rectifier’, once for the ‘180 KVA Static Converter’ and once for the ‘25 KVA Inverter’, which conveys our customer’s confidence in our product quality and delivery. Our order book is currently at Rs.95.30 crore and we look forward to many such orders in the future”.

About Hind Rectifiers:

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

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Hind Rectifiers Limited, known as ‘Hirect’, was founded in 1958, in collaboration with Westinghouse, Brake & Signal, U.K. Hirect, listed on BSE and NSE, is engaged in developing, designing and manufacturing power electronics and power conversion devices for a wide range of end user industries such as Railways, Power, Telecommunication, IT, Steel, Non Ferrous metals, among others. The Company’s main manufacturing facility is at Bhandup, Mumbai while it also has a manufacturing facility at Nashik, Maharashtra and two plants at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Its product portfolio includes Rectifiers, Transformers, Inverters, Converters, Semi-Conductors, Controllers and power supply system for Electro Static Precipitators.

The growth story of Hirect has been entwined closely with that of the Indian Railways, the latter being among the largest and longest client relationships of Hirect.

For more information Web: www.hirect.com

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Danfoss bets big on cold chain infrastructure in India Backed by global know how, Danfoss has introduced new to the world technologies in India that can help conserve food wastage in the country

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ccording to the National Horticulture Board, the per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in India is quite low despite it being the largest producer of fruits and second largest producer of vegetables in the world. This may indicate a continued lack of logistics and storage capacity; despite the previous decades’ focus on building stronger infrastructure, especially cold storages facilities. While the cold chain industry is nascent in the country, the opportunity for growth is bright by adopting energy efficient applications.

Presenting at the Cold Chain India Show 2013, Danfoss displayed an array of energy efficient solutions that find applications across the Cold Chain spectrum. Its latest offering- the ADAP-KOOL® range of Control Systems for retail is able to reduce energy consumption by up to 33% in refrigeration systems alone. And the potential savings are even bigger if one chooses to control additional utilities like lighting and HVAC. Around the world, more than 50,000 ADAP-KOOL® supermarket installations already operate to

improve food quality and benefit energy consumption.

Recently launched by the Commercial Compressors business at Danfoss OptymaTM Slim Pack, the new condensing unit designed to fit into a light and compact housing, has already found great acceptance in the milk capital of India-Gujarat with many milk societies installing these applications in their plants to lower their total life cycle costs.

Additionally the Refrigeration VLT Drive cuts the external component count, integrates easily into existing system and makes motors energy efficient thereby improving the energy balance of the overall refrigeration system and reducing its environmental footprint Housing the world’s first two Stage Ammonia Cooling Unit at its Refrigeration Training Centre in Chennai, Danfoss takes educating stakeholders on energy efficiency and benefits of natural refrigerants, seriously.

The Centre focuses on facilitating knowledge transfer about Danfoss technologies, its applications and value added services to customers and partners

who can register themselves for the e-learning courses or even visit the Centre to gain hands-on experience in handling these new to world technologies and feel enabled to make informed decisions within their businesses that can help lower the GWP of our country.

About Danfoss India Danfoss Industries Private Limited, an industry leader focused on climate and energy efficient solutions, is a 100-percent owned subsidiary of Danfoss Group. Danfoss India serves a wide range of industries that rely on Danfoss products for their component and sub-system needs-state-of-art refrigeration, air conditioning components and controls, VLT® Drives and a range of heating valves, controls & solutions for HVAC, district cooling & under floor heating applications.

Established in 1998, Danfoss is headquartered in Chennai with a nation-wide sales and support network comprising of 10 offices, a manufacturing unit, R&D centre, strong network of channel partners and employs over 440 people.

Ravichandran Purushothaman is the President of Danfoss in India.

The Centre focuses on facilitating knowledge transfer about Danfoss technologies, its applications and value added services to customers and partners who can register themselves for the e-learning courses or even visit the Centre to gain hands-on experience in handling these new to world technologies and feel enabled to make informed decisions within their businesses that can help lower the GWP of our country.

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Mr. Raj Eswaran is the new president of IEEMA for 2013-14 Mr. Raj Eswaran appointed as IEEMA President for 2013-14 Mr. Eswaran is the Managing Director of Easun Reyrolle Ltd. & Director in EHV Cables and Substation Division of Easun Products of India

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ndian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the 800-member strong apex association of electrical equipment manufacturing industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Raj Eswaran as the new President for the year 2013-14. Mr. Raj Eswaran is Managing Director of Easun Reyrolle Ltd. He has been also associated with Easun Products of India Pvt. Ltd. for the last 15 years, and is currently the Director in EHV Cables

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and Substation Division.

Mr. Eswaran is a B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and has done his Masters in Business Administration from the London Business School.

On his appointment, Mr. Raj Eswaran, said, “I feel honored to be appointed as the President of IEEMA, one of India’s largest and most respected industry associations.

We at IEEMA are extremely proud to be a body representing the over INR 1.30 lakh crore Indian electrical equipment manufacturing industry which provides direct and indirect employment to over 1.5 million people. The electrical industry is not only of vital importance to the economy, but of strategic importance to the nation.”

Commenting on the current status of the Indian electrical equipment industry, Mr. Eswaran said, “The ongoing economic slowdown and project execution delays in power projects have hit the power equipment industry hard over the past two years. But, we are quite optimistic that the recent launch of the Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan 2012-2022 by the Government and the thrust being given by IEEMA on boosting exports can help the industry overcome the current challenging times by more optimal utilization of built-up capacities.”

On the forthcoming ELECRAMA-2014 expo, Mr. Eswaran said, “We expect the event to be even more robust in terms of experience, ambience, context and commerce.

In order to provide a major fillip to electrical equipment exports, particularly, at a time when domestic demand has been subdued, we are focussing on the theme “Go Global” for ELECRAMA-2014, which is aimed at tapping vast opportunities, especially, in the overseas markets.”

About IEEMA IEEMA is a 65 year old Industry Association representing the Indian electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment industry.

IEEMA has over 800 members with a combined annual turnover over US$25 billion.

IEEMA is consulted for policy formulation as the industrygovernment interface, and evolves product standards alongside India’s standards setting body the BIS. IEEMA publishes statistics pertaining to trade and growth, export promotion, raw material price indices etc. IEEMA facilitates industry – user interactions through international technical conferences, roundtables and training/tutorials sessions, and the monthly publication IEEMA Journal.

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Mercom Capital Group reiterates its 2013 global PV installations forecast of approximately 38 Gigawatts

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ercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, reiterated its global photovoltaic (PV) installation forecast of approximately 38 GW for 2013, strong 23 percent growth year-over-year, noting improving market conditions, in its recent analysis. “After years of overcapacity, bankruptcies and record low prices, we are now seeing price stabilization, higher utilization rates and a move toward supply-demand equilibrium. Market conditions for solar look much better than they did just three months ago,” noted Raj Prabhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Mercom Capital Group.

One of the big overhangs, the China-EU trade case, which could have otherwise set off an all-out trade war, has been settled. Although trade skirmishes will likely continue, this settlement is a relief and brings some sorely needed certainty to the markets. China and Japan are

installing at a rapid pace and making all the right policy moves giving the market confidence that they are ready to take over as the top solar markets for the foreseeable future.

Mercom’s analysis noted that there are a lot of positive developments coming out of China that are good for the solar industry in general. The Chinese State Council has once again raised solar installation targets with the new goal of installing 35 GW by 2015, up from 21 GW. China’s push towards stronger domestic demand is primarily driven by the necessity to help domestic manufacturing and address air pollution problems. It would have been inconceivable just a few years ago to think that China would look to solar as a solution to its unprecedented environmental problems. That is precisely what is happening now.

Strong domestic consumption will give the Chinese solar market, which has been known mainly for low cost manufacturing, some credibility. In

a move to diversify its energy generation sources after the Fukushima disaster, Japan announced policies to aggressively promote renewable energy and now has one of the most generous solar tariffs in the world.

There are reports of strong installations in April and May. Over 19,000 MW of non-residential PV project applications have been approved under its FiT scheme as of the end of May. However, there are some signs of problems arising from the rush and new project approvals have slowed considerably since March.

Though the obvious reason for the drop seems to be the rush before the FiT cut, grid connection issues are also becoming more apparent with utilities reportedly rejecting projects based on grid stability and connection issues.

With a 2013 forecast of 8.5 GW and 7 GW respectively, China and Japan are on pace to be the top installers this year. PV installations in the United States continue to grow and are forecasted to reach approximately 4.5 GW in 2013. Other major markets forecasted in 2013 are Germany at 4 GW, Italy at 2 GW, UK at 1.5 GW and India at 1 GW. For Mercom’s entire Global Solar Forecast Analysis, visit: http:// mercomcapital.com/global-solarforecast-a-brighter-outlook-forglobal-pv-installations1

About Mercom Capital Group Mercom Capital Group is a clean energy communications and consulting firm with offices in the United States and India. Mercom consults its clients on market entry, strategy, policy, due-diligence and joint ventures.

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organ Advanced Materials, a leading provider of heat management insulation solutions and trusted supplier of components for power distribution and generation, will showcase its range of thermal insulation solutions and precision engineering capabilities at POWER-GEN Asia 2013 being held at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 2-4 October, 2013.

The annual exhibition and forum convenes Southeast Asia’s power industry professionals to share information regarding the challenges facing the power sector and discuss possible solutions to meet future energy demands in the region.Located on stand M18, Morgan Advanced Materials will exhibit a range of innovative products including SUPERWOOL® Plus Insulating fibre, Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB), Pre-Sintered Pre-Forms (PSP™) and Active Braze Alloys (ABA® ) products along with advanced ceramic components that play a critical role in both traditional and renewable power generation and throughout the electricity supply chain.

Asia has approximately 4.2 billion people, or 60% of the world’s population. Of the 4.2 billion, about 600 million reside in Southeast Asia.

According to the 3rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Energy Outlook “energy consumption in ASEAN has been revised upwards from previous assumptions reaching 1018 mtoe (million tons of oil equivalent) in 2030.” The International Energy Agency also estimates that the demand for energy will grow more quickly in Asia than in any other part of the world in the coming years.

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“With the increasing power consumption, there is an industry requirement for more efficient and cost effective power plants. Morgan Advanced Materials is dedicated to helping the power generation and distribution industry by delivering high performance insulating products that have been proven to reduce energy costs and improve environmental performance. In Thailand, for instance, our thermal insulation solutions are boosting efficiencies at heat recovery steam generation (HRSG) plants,” said Ian Robb, President, Asia. “We have a broad portfolio of offering for the energy market, from components, to materials technology to precision engineering capabilities that allow more efficient use of energy in a wide variety of industries,” Robb added.

At the exhibit SUPERWOOL® Plus Insulating fibre and Insulating Fire Bricks developed

by Morgan provide a range of insulating solutions for energy efficient and cost effective power plants to meet the demands of ever-changing and harsh environments in power generation. It’s market leading range of Insulating Firebricks is a vital component in many industrial installations which require high performance high temperature insulating products for applications above 1000oC and structural integrity capable of dealing with erosive and abrasive environments.Pre-Sintered Pre-Forms and Active Braze Alloys help to extend the service life of equipment in the energy market. A Pre-Sintered Pre-Form is a sintered metallurgy product ideal for high temperature applications in the power generation industry. It provides solutions for crack repairs and re-establishing

wear areas in industrial gas turbine engines, saving considerable time and money and extending the life of engine components by up to 300 percent. Experienced Morgan Advanced Materials engineers will be available on Stand M18 to provide a general overview of Morgan’s capabilities, demonstrate the products on display and to answer questions and offer advice and recommendations on the use of its products.

About Morgan Advanced Materials Morgan Advanced Materials is a global materials engineering company which designs and manufactures a wide range of high specification products with extraordinary properties, across multiple sectors and geographies. From an extensive range of advanced materials we produce components, assemblies and systems that deliver significantly enhanced performance for our customers’ products and processes. Our engineered solutions are produced to very high tolerances and many are designed for use in extreme environments. The Company thrives on breakthrough innovation. Our materials scientists and applications engineers work in close collaboration with customers to create outstanding, highly differentiated products that perform more efficiently, more reliably and for longer. Morgan Advanced Materials has a global presence with over 10,000 employees across 50 countries serving specialist markets in the energy, transport, healthcare, electronics, petrochemical and industrial sectors. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the engineering sector. www.morganadvancedmaterials. com

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ReneSola vouches for its increasing commitment to India Targets to grab 10% of the MW scale projects worth INR 600 crores and 15% of the Off Grid Market in India Aims to expand its presence as well as product portfolio in the Indian market by end of 2015 Launches Virtus III AC Module in India

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eneSola India Pvt Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and wafers, today announces its growing commitment to Indian market by augmenting their OEM partners in India, expanding its product portfolio, and opening multiple logistic and warehouse facilities across cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Delhi in the next 2-3 years. The company has recently set up its corporate office in Mumbai with a full-fledged team and experienced partnerships with large EPC companies in India.

The global solar PV provider aims to diversify and expand its product portfolio in the Indian market by end of 2013 by introducing products like micro inverters, string inverters, mounting structures, power storage systems, monitoring systems, LEDs, and other green products. which will steer them quickly to reach 10 categories and 1,000 catalogues by the end of 2014. So far ReneSola India has sold around 110MW modules in India out of a total 1.5GW installations which include 5.5MW project in Phalodi and Rajasthan by Solar Direct, 1.5MW project in Gujarat

by Sun Edison, and 54MW project in Neemuch MP by Welspun . Mr. Surendra Kumar Mishra, General Manager of ReneSola India Pvt Ltd, stated, “Considering the growing demand of the solar power in the

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Indian market, which is estimated at 12.6GW by 2016, the Indian solar industry is likely to witness immense acceleration in investment from global solar players. ReneSola targets to grab 10% of the MW scale projects which stands at 150MW or INR 600 crores and 15% of the Off Grid Market in India standing at INR 120 crores. This will further rise to 25% of MW scale projects and 50% of the Off Grid Market by 2020. ” Speaking on the success of the Virtus III and upcoming launch of the newer Virtus III modules in 2013, Mr. Harry Xu, Sales Director, APAC at ReneSola, states, “Our Virtus III panels integrates with ReneSola micro inverters and are PID free which is most suitable for high temperature and humidity environments like India. The solar modules that we offer are certified by international organizations. Our clients can be assured that our modules are exceptionally durable, environmentally friendly, and have excellent price-performance ratio.”

About ReneSola: Founded in 2005, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) is a leading brand in and technology provider of solar PV modules and wafers with 17 subsidiaries worldwide. Leveraging its proprietary technologies, economies of scale and technical expertise, ReneSola uses in-house virgin polysilicon and a vertically integrated business model to provide customers with high-quality, cost-competitive products. ReneSola solar modules have scored top PVUSA Test Conditions (PTC) ratings with high annual kilowatt-hour output, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC). ReneSola solar PV modules can be found in projects ranging in size from a few kilowatts to multimegawatts in markets around the

world, including the United States, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Spain, China and Australia. In India, it has its registered office in Kolkata, ReneSola has recently opened its Corporate Office in Mumbai

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chneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, announced that it made a significant addition to its operations in India with the inauguration of the Services Bureau in Bangalore, a Center of Excellence that supports Critical Environments including Data Centers. Coming under the company’s IT Business Vertical (IT BU), the Services Bureau is a seamless integration of information management systems, monitoring solutions, data science and technical & operational expertise.

of their infrastructure and achieve superior operational efficiency by driving down energy costs, human errors and costly downtime.

The Services Bureau is the core enabler to deliver world class operational efficiency and legendary reliability in critical environments, including but not limited to industry segments such as Retail Banking (ATM infrastructure management), Healthcare (hospitals), high-end Manufacturing & Process automation units (that have high productivity targets), Telecom (for high network efficiency) and of course Data Center environments.

Schneider Electric is best-positioned to respond to this challenge given our strong experience in critical environments, our heritage in using the latest technology to achieve optimal performance and our continued investment, organically and inorganically, as we evolve to a more Service oriented company.”

The Services Bureau has been set up with an aim to help customers from all these critical environments achieve a much higher utilization

Commenting on the announcement, Philippe Arsonneau, Senior Vice-President APJ Schneider Electric, IT Business Unit said, “Critical environments, including Data Centers are becoming increasingly complex to manage and operate, as the business risks associated with failure of such critical infrastructure equipment is too significant to disregard.

Adding to this, Nikhil Pathak, Vice President, Schneider Electric IT Business, India & SAARC said, “Over the last two years, our India team has built the expertise and experience in offering complete services for all critical environments.

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this business: the large IT players but also start-ups, segment specialists, system integrators, and of course our traditional competitors.

However we believe that Schneider Electric is in a key position for three main reasons: ● Energy management is a major driver for addressing efficiency “as a whole”. When monitored at the right precision, energy consumption can reflect the performance of a machine, of a process, or an organization, with acute accuracy. ● Our close relationship with our customers gives us a good understanding of their environment enabling us to tailor solutions perfectly to suit their operational conditions, and sets us apart from IT players. This is possible because Schneider Electric today has capabilities across all components, applications, tools required to cover the entire physical infrastructure so customers don’t have to approach different vendors for different challenges they face. ● Lastly, our installed base provides a path to the ultimate resource, which is field data. Data Science is the next step to provide more value addition to customers. This is a methodology to turn Big Data into information that will help people take better action for the short or long term, establishing a continuous improvement cycle.

We are proud to have the industry’s first complete critical environment services portfolio and offer this strategic value to our customers.”

Schneider Electric’s Services Bureau offers pioneering skills,

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It is an effective solution for large, on-premise Data Centers or Critical Facilities that manage complicated IT environments. Organizations increasingly facing the challenges of high operational and maintenance costs including energy costs and the shortage of skilled technical personnel, will benefit from the specialized services of the Services Bureau. The Services Bureau brings together the three key elements necessary to run critical environments and Data Centers successfully – Technical Expertise,

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With the Services Bureau as the core enabler Schneider Electric launches their Asset Connect Services offer, a 24x7 service that will help monitor, diagnose, analyze, predict and resolve critical situations before they occur.

It manages a customer’s IT infrastructure in four easy steps: ● ASSET Monitor: An intelligent, real-time, remote monitoring and condition management solution

● ASSET Commit: Benchmark and baseline your current environment, use Data Science to make recommendations, and implement a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) to ensure optimal performance of the asset through its lifecycle ● ASSET Operate: Provides 24x7 onsite operation of the critical environment maximizing optimal performance of all key performance indicators leveraging experienced technology & operational personnel , methodologies & processes, and technology to minimize the risk of downtime, and reduce OPEX..

across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Nonresidential Buildings, Data Centers & Networks and Residential.

Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the company’s 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of about 31 billion US dollars (22.4 billion euros) in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.

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Minister of State (MSME) to support Coil Winding Industry

2i Events is pleased to announce Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Shri. K. H. Muniyappa, will be inaugurating the TRAFOSEM Conference in Bangalore this November. The support of the Minister represents the importance of both the event and the industry within the economy. Despite facing recent issues and stagnation, the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council has reported the manufacturing industry in India is set to contribute 25% to GDP by 2025.

CWIEME features over 70 exhibitors including suppliers and manufacturers of coil winding machines, magnets and wire, transformers, laminations, insulation, ad-

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hesives and more. Exhibitors include Sahney Kirkwood, Synthesis Winding Technologies, REDEX, Marsilli Group , and Spandana Copper Conductors. With both local and global representation the event offers both local industry insight and international opportunities. The TRAFOSEM conference organised by the ITMA and CPRI is running alongside CWIEME Bangalore, India’s largest international coil winding and electrical manufacturing exhibition.

Organisers have teamed up with the world’s leading suppliers, industry leaders and associations to allow visitors to benefit from industry insights, innovative updates, new contacts and access to leading manufacturers. This year’s conference topic

is ‘Innovative Quest for Transformer Technology for Efficient and Reliable Power’ and includes expert led technical sessions covering transformer design, manufacturing, testing and materials. With industry peers, leaders and policy makers all gathered under one roof, the conference lunch and dinner provides invaluable networking opportunities. Overall, the event provides opportunities to help drive businesses forward in 2014 and to grow the already established coil winding and electrical manufacturing industries, both locally and globally. Register for free passes at www. coilwindingexpo.com/Bangalore For more information Web: www.i2ieventsgroup.com

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Su-Kam receives ‘Brand Excellence in business innovation award’ at 3rd Asian Leadership Awards 2013 Recognised for company’s continuous quest for innovation in technology, services and pioneering products

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u-Kam Power Systems Limited, the leading player in the power back-up industry in India, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Brand Excellence in Business Innovation Award’ at 3rd Asian Leadership Award 2013 in Dubai. Su-Kam has received the coveted award for company’s continuous quest for innovation in technology, services and pioneering products.

The Asian Leadership Awards is about Achievers, Super Achievers and Future Business Leaders. This prestigious award attracts the best from Asia.

The award highlights, recognizes and rewards corporates for their ability to steer their businesses through turbulent times, applying the best of business modules

to manage and keep their missions afloat. The Asian Leadership Award aims to recognize the achievements of the Asia’s leading business visionaries across all industry sectors and to honour their great contributions towards the region’s economic development.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kunwer Sachdev, Managing Director & CEO, Su-Kam, said, “The ‘Brand Excellence in Business Innovation Award’ sends a strong vote of confidence that at Su-Kam, we are committed to providing the best solutions. Our mission is solely dedicated to excellence in technology and development of new products.

We are extremely proud to be honored by Asian Leadership Awards.”

“It is a moment of pride for us, our associates and clients. We

are delighted and honored as this award is a testimony to our quest for excellence, commitment and perfection,” Mr. Sachdev added further.

About Su-Kam Su-Kam Power Systems Limited is an India-based power solutions provider, with a presence in more than 70 countries. The company is one of India’s leading provider of power back-up solutions for both domestic as well as industrial markets, with a focus on eco-friendly, inexhaustible energy solutions like solar power.

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Suzlon Group sells 75% stake in China subsidiary to Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd. ● Forms 25:75 joint venture with Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd ● Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd takes over management, China sales ● Suzlon Group becomes technology partner, responsible for manufacturing, quality ● JV covers Suzlon’s existing China product portfolio

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uzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine maker, announced it has entered into an agreement with China’s Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd – a conglomerate focused on conventional and green energy investments – to divest 75 per cent stake in its China-based manufacturing subsidiary – Suzlon Energy Tianjin Limited (SETL) – for US$ 28 mn, with the first tranche of payment completed per the terms of the agreement. Suzlon Group will continue to own 25 per cent share in the company and participate in its operations as joint venture partner.

Thereafter, Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd will lead marketing and sales operations in China, with Suzlon acting as technology partner with its existing China portfolio – including the S66–1.25 MW, S82–1.5 MW and S88–2.1 MW turbines, and manage manufacturing and quality for the venture.

Speaking on the development, Mr Tulsi Tanti, Chairman – Suzlon Group, said: “This is an important step forward for our future business in China. With this joint venture, we monetize an asset we have built up from 2006, and through our partner, Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd, maintain our strong presence in the world’s largest market, which remains strategically important for us. With the combined strength of both groups, the new joint venture will be very well positioned in China,

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and offer the potential to explore exports as well.

“While this deal has taken time and changes to fructify, we believe this achieves the best possible balance for the Group and our stakeholders, including our customers, vendors, lenders and employees.” Speaking on the development, Mr Shen Gaohua, Chairman - Poly LongMa Energy (Dalian) Ltd, said: “With this joint venture deal the new SETL will renew its vigor of youth.

China has the world’s largest wind market, by integrating Suzlon’s brand name and technology in the world’s wind turbine industry with our capital and market resources in China; we believe the new SETL will make brilliant achievements in the market. This joint venture will set a good example for cooperation between Indian and Chinese enterprises.” *BTM Consult ApS – A part of Navigant Consulting – World Market Update 2012.

stalled capacity and marketshare, at the end of 2012. The company’s global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with over 22,500 MW of wind energy capacity installed, operations across over 30 countries and a workforce of over 11,000.

The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios – ranging from sub-megawatt onshore turbines at 600 Kilowatts (KW), to the world’s largest commercially-available offshore turbine at 6.15 MW – with a vertically integrated, low-cost, manufacturing base.

The Group – headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India – comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including REpower Systems SE.

About SETL: Suzlon Energy Tianjin Ltd. was established in 2006 with an integrated manufacturing capacity of 600 MW in the Tianjin Hi-tech Industrial Park in Tianjin, China.

About Suzlon Group: The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of cumulative in-

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Fluke : New exciting range of Compact Digital Multi-meters All DMM are designed and tested as per IEC 61010:1 for CAT III 600V have a large & easy to read 6000 count LCD display for easy readout with data hold and auto ranging . Fluke 107 also has white backlit for reading in poorly lit areas.

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These new DMMs are compact in size, easy to use and carry. The unique shape and form factor makes them extremely suitable for technicians and electricians who need to carry a DMM with them all the time. This new series DMMs consist of 3 new products: Fluke 101, Fluke 106 and Fluke 107.

Fluke 101 DMM is pocket size DMM which can be easily carried in shirt pocket. Fluke 101 is CAT

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Marking the establishment of Lapp’s first very own cable factory fifty years ago Lapp Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Cable Factory

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skar Lapp (1921-1987) was not only an ingenious inventor, but he was also a passionate entrepreneur: he developed the first industrially manufactured control cable with coloured cores and, with the support of his wife Ursula Ida, he ensured that within a very short space of time his new product became absolutely indispensable in the mechanical engineering and plant construction industry. Ground-breaking was also the idea to give the invention the brand name ÖLFLEX® – a name which is internationally synonymous for connection and control cables still today.

In fact, it could be said that Ursula Ida and Oskar Lapp made history. In 1963, just four years after the establishment of U.I. Lapp KG, they started their first own production plant and, in doing so, laid the foundation for the globally successful family business it is today.

The Stuttgart-based Lapp Group celebrated the 50th anniversary of Lapp GmbH Kabelwerke on 27 September together with employees, family members, numerous other guests. In addition to guided tours around the cable factories, there were also a number of opportunities for children to experience the cable factory in a playful way. “We wanted to have a family celebration. Ultimately, a sense of family is also one of our most important family values even today,” explains Member of the Board Siegbert E. Lapp. The early 1960s were characterised by a spirit

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of optimism and rapid growth. After the ÖLFLEX® connection and control cables had been manufactured by a company in Wuppertal (Germany) on behalf of Lapp, Ursula Ida and Oskar Lapp set up the cable factory in 1963 in a rented hall on Galileistraße, Stuttgart. In 1965, the firm U.I. Lapp KG moved from the family’s residential building to where they are located today in the Stuttgart-Vaihingen industrial area. In those days, the company already had 30 employees working for them.

“My parents built on green land. Back then, we were the pioneers in today’s industrial area StuttgartVaihingen,” remembers Member of the Board Siegbert E. Lapp. A short time later, cable production was moved from Galileistraße to their own building on Breitwiesenstraße, which was situated directly behind the company’s headquarters.

Encouraged by the healthy development they saw, the family of entrepreneurs opted to construct a new cable factory, which was opened in 1983, on what used to be called Gewerbestraße (now OskarLapp-Straße), directly opposite the company’s headquarters. The production plant measures around 7,000 square metres, of which 5,500 square metres are purely production areas. Soon after, Contact GmbH moved into the top floor of the building, which was originally used as a parking level. Contact GmbH is a Lapp Group company, which specialises in the manufacture of industrial connectors. Lapp Systems GmbH, which manufactures custom-

made cable and piping systems, was also housed in the same building.

In the cable factory alone, 120 people are employed today – 90 in production and 30 in administration.

Approximately

15,000

kilometres

of cable are produced there every year

using

modern

machinery.

This almost equates to the distance between Stuttgart and Beijing and back. In Stuttgart, cables are specially manufactured to meet customers’ individual

requirements.

High-

volume products with production lengths of up to 100 kilometres roll off the production lines in Forbach, France.

However,

innovations

and

process optimisations are also first developed, tested and implemented in the Stuttgart cable factory. This is why the building also houses high-performance

test

facilities.

There, forces up to five times the gravitational acceleration can be simulated

and

multiple

million

bending cycles can be run in a cable carrier for the cable to be tested.

Today, the Lapp Group operates a further 16 production sites around the globe in addition to their cable factory in Stuttgart. Ursula Ida and Oskar Lapp lay the foundations for today’s Lapp cable factory building in Oskar-Lapp-Straße 5

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NEWS UPDATE

Indian electrical equipment makers should focus on developing HR capital

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he Indian electrical equipment sector, a $25 billion industry, that contributes 1.4% to the nation’s GDP, should focus on developing human resource capital and needs to increase its investment in creating more skilled manpower in order to compete with the global markets, said Dr. Natchiappan at IEEMA’s 66th AGM and annual Convention Meet. It is estimated that the electrical equipment industry requires almost 80,000 to 90,000 skilled workers every year. A large number of skilled workers coming out of technical institutes do not possess the required skills and are not employable. The industry has to spend time and money on their training. This is one of the major reasons for the low productivity of manpower in India as compared to other economies.

Dr. E M Sudarsana Natchiappan, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Government of India, further added that, “For starting an industry, you need human resources. We need more money to invest to create a skilled manpower.

Because of the lack of human resources programme, our corporates are going for auto generation. If you have a tie-up with an engineering college, one should look at what are the

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needs and demands in the domestic and international markets, and based on that a person entering the engineering college should be wellequipped and well-trained to understand the requirement. This is what European and American markets are doing.” On the growing cheap imports from China which is hurting the electrical industry, Dr. Natchiappan added that since India is bound

by WTO rules, the government will look into the matter to provide more safeguards for the industry.

Indian electrical equipment has a much bigger role to play in the domestic market before going global, said Mr. Ajoy Mehta, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL), who was the Guest of Honor at IEEMA’s Annual Convention Meet.

Mr. Mehta asserted that the country should double its power consumption usage to 2,000 MW in the coming years with the implementation of nuclear power programme. On the distribution side, India will be adding around 13 lakh connection with an outlay of Rs 6,000 crore, which will certainly be a big opportunity for equipment sectors attached to it, said Mr. Mehta. When asked during a press meet on whether government spending in electrical equipment sector would fall due to the introduction of food security bill, Dr. Natchiappan said that electricity is extremely important for the development of the industry, and investment will continue. On the Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) issues, Dr. Natchiappan said that government is looking at the matter closely and will soon come out with a plan in order to bring some stability.,

● Mr. Natchiappan wants electrical industry to focus on developing human resource capital ● Govt to look at providing more safeguards to electrical industry ● Govt to work on a plan for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises ● Mr. Ajoy Mehta wants Indian power consumption to double and stresses on implementation of nuclear power programme

Mr. Raj Eswaran, who took charge as the new President of IEEMA, added that the main objective of IEEMA will be to start looking at markets outside India, and balance our sales between domestic and exports.

About IEEMA IEEMA is a 65 year old Industry Association representing the Indian electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment industry. IEEMA has over 800 members with a combined annual turnover over US$25 billion.

IEEMA is consulted for policy formulation as the industry-government interface, and evolves product standards alongside India’s standards setting body the BIS. IEEMA publishes statistics pertaining to trade and growth, export promotion, raw material price indices etc. IEEMA facilitates industry – user interactions through international technical conferences, roundtables and training/ tutorials sessions, and the monthly publication IEEMA Journal.

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Pennar Industries Ltd : Innovation with excellence

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ennar Industries Limited is one of the leading engineering organisations in India with diverse product offerings. Pennar Industries Ltd is a multi-product, multi-location enterprise manufacturing a wide range of value-added sheet metal products.

Some of the products include Cold roll formed steel profiles, Industrial components, Fabricated steel products, Precision tubes and Cold-rolled steel strips.

These products find application in diverse industries such as Railway, Automobiles, Building & Construction, Pollution control equipment, Infrastructure, Road safety systems and General engineering. Renowned for providing

Mr. Suhas Baxi, President & CEO, Pennar Industries Limited

global innovative engineering solutions, Pennar Industries is a professionally managed company of more than 1200 strong team members, driven by an unrelenting desire to excel with experience and expertise spanning over three decades.

Pennar Industries Limited was established in 1988 and was listed in at NSE on November 25, 2010, at BSE on May 31st 1988 and listed at MCX on May 3, 2013.

Pennar Industries Ltd operates through four business verticals: ● Steel products ConƟnue on page no.118

About : Mr. Suhas Baxi, Prior to taking up his current assignment at Pennar Industries in December 2012, Suhas was Managing Director of Demag Cranes India for over six years. Demag India is a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG (Germany), a world leader in material handling technology. Demag India manufactures and supplies Industrial Cranes, automation systems and Port Technology products in India. Suhas has been instrumental in setting up the company’s Manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune.

His earlier experience includes five years with Triple Point Technology Inc, USA- a Software Products Company in the area of Energy Trading & Risk Management- as Head of Asian Operations; and thirteen years with Thermax Limited, an Indian major in the area of Energy and Environment.

He has worked in markets as diverse as India, USA and Asia Pacific with businesses that include Engineering Equipment, Energy Trading, Distributed Generation and Energy Performance Services.

He was Chairman- Pune Zonal Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2010-11; and member of Western Regional Council of CII. He is a Mechanical Engineer from VNIT Nagpur and obtained management training at IIM Ahmedabad.

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ConƟnued from page no.116 ● Tubes ● Industrial Components ● Systems & Projects Under Steel Products vertical, the company manufactures narrow and special grade cold rolled strips, engineered profiles such as ESP electrodes, building products, road safety systems, sheet piles, and automobile pWanels and profiles.

Under Tubes segment, Pennar Industries manufactures precision tubes, CDW/ERW tubes and GP tubes.

The Industrial Components vertical manufactures pressed steel precision components for auto, industrial and white goods segments. Under Systems & Projects, the company manufactures systems for rail wagons and coaches (roof, furnishing, side wall assembly, coach body components, under frame and chassis members), and Solar PV structural.

The company has also forayed into pre-engineered buildings space considering the strong potential it represents; the group derives 25% of its revenues from this segment. It has set up a subsidiary called Pennar Engineered Building Systems (PEBS), which designs, manufactures, suppliesand installs pre-engineered building structures, industrial buildings, warehouses, airports and aircraft hangers, turnkey buildings and leak proof roofing sheets.

Manufacturing facilities Pennar Industries has a pan-India presence with six manufacturing facilities situated across the country.

These facilities include laser cutting,

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plasma cutting, transfer presses and CNC machines that enable it to make productsof very high quality.

Pennar Industries endeavours to achieve ‘total customer satisfaction through total quality management’ and is committed to producing andproviding steel-based products and associated services of the highest quality to customers all over the world.

To enable continual improvement in operations, it promotes a working environment that motivates the employees to communicate freely and innovate.

Pennar Industries has a dedicated team of well qualified engineers whoemploy stringent quality control measures at every stage of themanufacturing process. The endproducts are subjected to a batteryof quality tests on various parameters in order to meet stringentcustomer specifications. All the plants are ISO 9000 certified.

Subsidiaries Pennar Engineered Building Systems (PEBS): A subsidiary of Pennar Industries, PEBS is engaged in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pre-engineered steel buildings and building components for industries, warehouses, commercial centres, multi-storeyed buildings, aircraft hangars, sports complexes/stadia, metro rail shelters, agricultural storage buildings, school buildings, health centers, garages, bus shelters, car parks, etc.

PEBS Pennar’s state-of-theart manufacturing facility on the Hyderabad-Mumbai Highway is a sprawling 33 acre resource zone equipped with high-precision CNC machines to fabricate and supply

steel buildings of the highest quality.

PEBS Pennar’s factory received gold rating from the Indian Green Building Council. This accomplishment is a testimonial to the fact that pre engineered buildings are sustainable and that PEBS Pennar is at the forefront of the movement for a sustainable future.

Pennar Enviro Limited: A Public Limited Company incorporated in 1992, Pennar Enviro Limited has a manufacturing facility at Mallapur, Hyderabad. Pennar Enviro deals with Water and Environment Infrastructure business to provide turnkey solutions viz., Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), Effluent Recycling Plants (ERPs), Zero Liquid Discharge Plants (ZLDPs) etc. using various advanced and environmental friendly technologies in Industrial and Municipal Segments besides Sea/Brackish Water Desalination.

Since its incorporation, PEL has been a pioneer in the field of additives, supplying specific premium high technology additives based on fuel characteristic requirements and specific performance enhancements.

For more information Pennar Industries Limited E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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NEWS UPDATE

Alfa Laval launches new, innovative oils and fats solutions at the Globoil Exhibition in India

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t the Globoil India 2013 exhibition in Mumbai, India, from September 20-22, 2013, Alfa Laval - a global supplier to the vegetable oil technology - presents a variety of new innovative solutions with focus on high yield and sustainability.

Alfa Laval has for many decades provided the technologies, experience and engineering capabilities that enable players in the vegetable oil, speciality fat and animal fat industries to operate their key processes at maximum efficiency with high yield and product quality as well as minimum environmental impact. Offerings range from complete process solutions to individual components and after sales services for

maximum reliability and uptime.

At Alfa Laval’s stand no. A-10 at Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center, Powai , Mumbai visitors will get the opportunity to hear about the company’s many widely recognized process solutions as well as several new innovations that offer sustainable alternatives to traditional processing technologies.

For producers of vegetable oil, protein etc.

Alfa Laval SoftColumn Dual-Strip, a new process for physical refining with continuous deodorization and deacidification especially suitable for very large capacities. It is a further development of the company’s widely used packed column technology.

Compared to standard deodorization technologies, the Dual-Strip process delivers oil with improved quality and maximum efficiency Enzymatic degumming with biological catalyst for gum removal, combined with SoftColumn continuous deodorization has demonstrated its value at numerous vegetable oil refineries. Benefits include up to 2% oil recovery, less consumption of chemicals and energy, less by-products and effluent plus higher yield with same or even better oil quality Alfa Laval TocoBoost, a new technology (patent pending) to recover high value by-product streams enriched in micronutrients such as squalene or the highly potent tocotrienol antioxidants from the deodorizer vapour steam. These can be used for e.g. dietary supplements, health care and cosmetic products ConƟnue on page no.122

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ConƟnued from page no.120 High pressure hydrogenation, a new process for hardening of soft oils after bleaching and before deodorization. Operated at 20 Bar it generates less trans fatty acids plus allows faster production and higher capacity compared to low pressure hydrogenation at around 6 bar, for which Alfa Laval has delivered a number of plants Processes for significant reduction of trans fatty acids (TFA), even to below 1%, e.g. allowing customers to change from chemical to physical refining Other oils and fats modification processes like post-refining (postbleaching and deodorization of hydrogenated oil and fats) as well as chemical or enzymatic interesterification Processes for extraction of vegetable protein, sugar and fibre from e.g. rape seed, sun flower, yellow pea, and granola

For producers of Soya Protein Isolate & Soya Protein Concentrate Alfa Laval’s modular process for extraction of protein from soya flakes and precipitation of soy protein isolate (SPI) even includes effluent treatment. It is based on highly efficient Foodec decanters, disc stack centrifuges and membrane filtration.

Alfa Laval supplies the latest technology which gives higher yield and product purity ensuring almost zero discharge plant by manufacturing of bi-products and recirculation of water. Alfa Laval uses most hygienic and efficient way to process soy protein isolate and have capability of design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and

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commissioning of process line from soy Flakes to soy protein isolate and concentrate.

Biodiesel solutions Versatile Alfa Laval Ageratec processes for (trans-) esterification and advanced glycerol treatment (AGT) can turn virgin fats and oils as well inedible and high FFA byproducts of vegetable or animal origin plus used cooking oil into biodiesel.

Presentation at the conference At the Globoil India conference, Mr. Alexey Shevchenko, Department Manager, Vegetable Oil Technology, Process Engineering from Alfa Laval gives a technical presentation on “Micronutrient Recovery from Deodorizer Distillates” at 3.20 pm on 21st September,2013 and Mr. Ling Hua, Product Specialist, - Heat exchangers, Vegetable Oil Technology from Alfa Laval will give a technical presentation on “Advances in Enzymatic Technologies” at 10.30am on 22nd September,2013.

power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.

Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX, and, in 2012, posted annual sales of about SEK 29.8 billion (approx. 3.5 billion Euros). The company has today about 16,400 employees.

Today Alfa Laval (India) is one of the few companies in India that has access to world class technologies. It has five modern production units, a nationwide network of 14 field offices for local trouble shooting assistance and on-the-spot-availability utilizing three dedicated service centres which enables the company to give unmatched product range and unparalleled service.

About Alfa Laval Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.

The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes.

The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in

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BoostStar Hydro-Pneumatic System - meeting water flow challenges head on!

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fficient water flow management in conditions of varying water pressure and fluctuating demand has always been a challenge. It is an even greater challenge to manage flow while optimizing energy consumption. Amongst a host of systems that are currently available in the market, the ‘BoostStar’ hydropneumatic (HyP) pressure boosting system from A.T.E. wins hands down as it combines efficient water management and optimum energy consumption.

‘BoostStar’ is designed and engineered to manage the water flow of high-rise apartments, townships, bungalows/villas, commercial buildings such as malls, hotels and office buildings and also for industrial applications.

What is unique about BoostStar is that it provides the highest level of intelligence and automation. It has the most advanced inbuilt features such as configurable time-of-day and day-of-week demand patterns, pumps auto-cascading and rotation for prolonged pump durability, Q/h runtime graphs, advanced protection, data and fault logging, BMS connectivity and remote alerts & notifications via SMS. A.T.E. BoostStar HyP systems are engineered using the most stringent quality and testing standards.

At the heart of the BoostStar HyP systems are the world’s leading brand of centrifugal pumps manufactured

by Ebara, Japan, and instrumentation and control systems built using

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the best components. The scalable design of the BoostStar HyP systems enable a variety of configurations, ranging from basic fixed speed systems to advanced and fully automated variable speed systems.

The BoostStar HyP systems are available in a wide-range of configurations of pumps (vertical, horizontal, submersible), frames (MS/GI, SS304/SS316), and with varying levels of automation and intelligence, without compromising the reliability and efficiency of the system. ‘BoostStar’ systems are also designed for the lowest total cost of ownership over the product life.

A.T.E., which has introduced the BoostStar HyP system, has over 3 decades of experience in the field of flow technology. With a strong legacy of over 70 years, A.T.E. is a diversified engineering group with business interests in textile engineering, clean technology, flow technology and print and packaging solutions.

The BoostStar HyP system is emerging as a preferred choice for many leading customers, not only because of its rich features and proven performance, but also because it comes from the house of A.T.E., a synonym for quality, reliability and service.

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PUMPS INDUSTRY

NEWS UPDATE

Grundfos India launches factory assembled Skid mounted fire protection systems

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rundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd (Grundfos India) identified the growing need for packaged fire pump systems for the Indian market and has now launched the factory assembled fire protection systems.

This pre-packaged system complies with local National Building Code and Tariff Advisory Council guidelines and can be delivered to the site as pumping systems with the necessary pipework, valves, control systems, wiring - all assembled and mounted on a skid. This system can also be offered in an insulated steel enclosure as a containerized system or tailor made to customer requirements.

shop-stop since these units are fully assembled and tested at the Grundfos India factory, prior to delivery.

Engineered from a broad selection of pumps, motors, diesel engines, controls and high quality accessories, this latest solution is a ‘plug-and-douse’ system suitable for high rise commercial buildings, hotels and resorts, residential apartments, multiplexes and general industry. �his �ire protection pumping solution that Grundfos India provides is a superior quality �ire system with reliability and inbuilt safety.

�hese ‘packaged �ire units’ o�er several bene�its by way of savings in manpower, time consumed for erection and commissioning to name a few. For a customer it’s a one-

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. (Grundfos India) a wholly owned subsidiary of Grundfos Holdings was established in March 13, 1998.

Grundfos India is responsible for sales of Grundfos products in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

Currently, Grundfos India has more than 250 employees and works with 200 distributors and dealers with 20 of�ices across India.

Grundfos India provides pumps and pumping solutions for various applications – heating and hot water service systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, industrial applications, pressure boosting and liquid transfer, groundwater supply, domestic water supply, sewage and wastewater, dosing, chlorination systems, disinfection systems and pumps running on renewable energy.

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TECH TRENDS

The Robotic automation for grinding & finishing of aluminium parts of industrial vehicle

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obotic automation had come a long way in Foundry and Forging Industries.

Many manufacturing Industries through-out the globe are using industrial Robots for grinding & polishing activities, which are labour and skill oriented & requires high level repeatability with consistency in quality.

With the recent trend in using more and more Aluminium parts in Automobile Industries including Industrial Vehicle manufacturing Industries , more and more new challenges are being experienced by the system integrators for Industrial Robotic Grinding and polishing of Aluminium parts.

Tiesse Robot spa have the know-how acquired in more than twenty years of robot applications in aluminium foundries, especially in the field of casting handling.

The evolution of the sector has resulted in becoming increasingly more & more involved in specific process problems, and in being transformed from a simple executor to an active protagonist in the attained solutions, able to supply standardized packages with ‘turnkey’ islands, which enter the facility ready to cater to all production requirements.

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Having done appreciable amount of developmental activities in the aluminium foundry automation field, the customer decided to repose their faith in Tiesse Robot spa to design & develop an aluminium chill & green sand cast finishing plant by a French company, who supplies parts to few Major European industrial vehicle manufacturers , for example trucks etc.

After a detailed study of the actual jobs as shown in Figures above, it was also of paramount importance to know the customer’s exact requirement in order to design the complete Automation Cell. In short, the customer’s requirement consists of a robotized & flexible island for flogging, sprue cutting and finishing a series of castings and are be sufficiently flexible to manage the production mix, as well.

In order to meet the above requirements, the engineers started designing an automated island with two Kawasaki ZX300S Robots, able to work at the same time on two different codes or, in the case of high volumes, work with a single code and be able to switch over the same piece at the same time to perform the various operations, as shown in the photograph.

In addition to the above, the automation system was also required to meet the different product mix as per the requirement of the customer. Hence to satisfy the need for managing high production mixes, a Piece feed system was developed for the customer, comprising of a motorized belt

conveyor and a viewing system.

The Viewing system allows the robots to recognize the incoming code on the job and its orientation, thereby avoid the use of costly tooling and reducing the setup times of the island to the minimum as shown in the figure.

The operating range of each individual robot extends from the flogging unit slaving phase to handling the piece for sprue cutting, to be done underneath a strip unit, with the possibility of performing the piece finishing operations using milling tools and a tape application operating unit.

Each robot features a casting placement and recovery station to enable the robot to change piece grip area, so as to be able to perform the finishing operations along its entire perimeter.

An intermediate station for the switching over of the piece between the two robots permits – if the cycle so requires – passing the piece from the first to the second robot to be completed. Piece unloading is done with the aid of two motorized belts. The cutting strip and milling and deburing tools housed in specific areas ConƟnue on page no.138

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Once the sprues have been cut, the piece is finished with the aid of a milling unit consisting of electric spindles driven by a special inverter for speed adjustment, and of deburring tools fitted on pneumatic turbines equipped with compensator, as well as by means of taping operations on pairs of taping units, these too inverter controlled.

The entire island was placed inside a soundproofed booth so as to reduce noise levels, and fitted with its own connections to the dust extraction system installed by the customer. Special care was given to the pickup parts; only the end pieces need replacing in order to process one code rather than another. The operator has the advantage, with the aid of a supervision system featuring mimic and touch screen, and performing actions which do not involve the use of the robot programming keyboard, to be able to disconnect from the cycle any machining operation, whether required or not, including according to the extent of tool wear.

Using the latest technology development in this Industrial segment, that is, the adaptation and development of viewing system, which can make it possible to determine the positions of machining areas in space, whatever the shape tolerances.

In addition to the above, with the advent of Software technology, Off-line programming software were also developed which starting

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from the files sent by CAD or CAM systems, can automatically produce the operating trajectories of the robot tool together with the relative orientation vectors in conjunction with Viewing technology.

By using these extremely advanced technologies, the traditional programming times are totally eliminated. This can also be extended by programming the robots without stopping production and thereby reducing commissioning times and at the same time ensuring the utmost compactness, modularity and flexibility of the system. The outlined Robotic Automation Island was installed and commissioned upto the total satisfaction of the customer. With the execution of above designed system, Tiesse Robot spa once again proved its strong presence in designing & developing Robotic Automation systems, which are the careful combination of designing skills & innovative technology, suitable for a range of different industrial requirements.

Tiesse Robot spa, though its Indian partner, Automation India Welding Technology Pvt Ltd is looking forward to Indian Foundry and Forging Industries for offering thestate-of-the-art solutions based on their proven experiences for, not only, to uplift the ultimate production quantity but also with assured quality with repeatability.

For more information BY....ANGELO BONOTTI Tiesse Robot Spa: Via Isorella, 32, 25010 Visano (Brescia) Italy.

Tel: +39 030 9958621; Fax: +39 030 9958677; E-mail: tiesserobot@tiesserobot.it Web: www. automationindiawelding.in

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Tool coding using Industrial RFID The core components of the Balluff identification systems BIS are robust data carriers in miniature design, a read/write head and a processor unit. In complex tool management solutions, they are also used in configuration and measurement devices, where, according to current practice, the first programming of the data carrier with identification and geometric data takes place.

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ool identification using Balluff Industrial RFID increases efficiency, as it makes incorrect tool allocation or missing tools a thing of the past. All the tool-relevant data are stored without contact on a data carrier embedded in the tool holder.

Automatic loading into the system memory means all the data are always correct and up-to-date. Because the

data are continuously updated when the tool is loaded and unloaded. In modern production facilities this ensures maximum tool utilization and high machine uptime.

The established basis for tool identification systems is state-ofthe-art RFID technology. Balluff identification systems are suitable for industrial use and designed for extreme loads from shock and vibrations and electromagnetic, thermal or chemical effects. BIS C was the first RFID-based identification solution that ensures reliable data transfer, even in the area

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surrounding metallic materials. As part of tool management systems, it enables automatic transfer of the tool parameters, which substantially reduces non-productive time at the machine. This does not include the time and personnel savings for provision of tools and equipment and optimal utilization of the tool life. Scrap and rework due to excessive use of tools are virtually eliminated. Additional rationalization effects include easier organization of tools and equipment, greater production assurance and avoidance of errors, for example due to incorrect inputs or mixed-up tools. The core components of the Balluff identification systems BIS are robust data carriers in miniature design, a read/ write head and a processor unit.

In complex tool management solutions, they are also used in configuration and measurement devices, where, according to current practice, the first programming of the data carrier with identification and geometric data takes place.

Balluff identification systems are available in a wide variety of versions Experience has shown that the investment pays for itself within a year or two.

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Make one out of two : Hybrid servo cable with bus element for the energy chain igus connects the power supply and the encoder cable in a single-cable solution

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gus GmbH, specialist for energy chains and cables, now has a single-cable solution for servo motors in it’s program: The hybrid servo cable has an integrated hyperface bus element. With it, the company takes up the currently emerging trend of the single-cable technology for servo motors. The hybrid servo cable is based on the chainflex cable series CF270.UL.D.

In the field of drive technology, servo motor and the converter are generally connected with two cables - one servo cable for the energy supply of the motor and an encoder cable to give data about rotation speed and position of the motor back to the control. Currently, drive manufacturers increasingly offer servo motors with single-cable technology. The principle: Energy supply as well as data feedback are coupled in one cable.

In this case complex measuring system cables, which are usually used for the encoder function, are replaced by bus technology.

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igus already anticipated the present trend of single-cable solutions for servo motors on the year’s Hannover Fair and has introduced a single cable solution with integrated hyperface bus element. The main advantage over a “standard” servo cable is it’s space-saving function, a very important aspect for the use in energy chains. Apart from that, the number of plugs and therefore the costs for additional material and installation is reduced.

Protecting shield for maximum EMC A good and durable shield is especially important for servo cables to prevent possible disturbances of neighbouring cables within the energy chain.

This is even more important in the case of the newly developed hybrid cable, because the sensitive bus signals are directly integrated into the servo cable. For this reason the element shield as well as the entire shield of the hybrid cable from igus is made of a particularly bending-resistant shield made of tinned copper wires with an optical

covering of 80%. The high-quality shields ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the cable.

High-end - durable and developed for the energy chain Above that the hybrid servo cable has been developed especially for the use in energy chains and disposes of a maximum bending radius of 10 x cable diameter. The basis of the hybrid cable is the technically high-level chainflex family CF270.UL.D that has been in the market for more than 5 years.

It’s good durability is permanent under excessive load conditions, this is the result of the specific igus design: The core pairs, stranded with optimal pitch length, satisfy the high mechanic demands of constantly moving use. They offer a constant high protective effect to ensure proper electric performance. A low-adhesion PUR outer jacked covers the cable. It is customised to the specific demands in energy chains and provides a long lifetime of the cable due to the proven igus materials. Moreover this hybrid cable corresponds with relevant standards such as UL, CSA and NFPA79.2012 and is oil resistant. Due to its Desina conforming orange outer jacket, its flameretardance and freedom of halogen, this new cable fulfils the demands especially for the use in machining centres and machine tools. Such features are also appreciated in conveyor technology as well as in cryogenic temperature applications.

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HAAS : HE211-CS NASCAR today is televised industry. It’s also a metaphor for what made American business and innovation the best in the world for decades.

In their joint-authored book That Used To Be Us, journalist Thomas Friedman and Professor Michael Mandelbaum talk about the country’s challenges, and how it’s the turns the economy takes, rather than the straightaways, which provide the opportunities for risk taking. They quote John Doerr, who is, they write, one of America’s premier venture capitalists – an early backer of Netscape, Google, and Amazon.com: “You have to take risks when you are in a high-speed turn,” says Doerr. “Sometimes you’re going so fast and the turn is so sharp, your car’s riding on only two wheels. But, without risk taking, nothing big happens.”

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isk Management : When a racing car is standing still, we can admire its curves and wings, we can marvel at the clever engineering, and we can pontificate all we like about power, down force, and utilitarian beauty.

That’s why some particularly fine examples find themselves hung on the walls of art galleries. But, of course, a racing car doesn’t make sense unless it’s traveling at 200 mph, which, ironically enough, is when we almost can’t see it at all, depending on how close we are.

Kids instinctively know that being close to a moving racing car is important, so they’re usually the ones who want to be trackside, where they can experience the shockwave of noise and energy as the cars pass.

I was at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday October 13th for the sixth from last race of the Sprint Cup season for 2012, and given that the outside temperature was probably around 50 degrees, I felt fortunate to have a bird’s-eye view of the circuit from the Stewart-Haas suite, several floors above the action.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is one

of North America’s biggest spectator sports. Perfectly choreographed for a television audience, a NASCAR Sprint Cup race represents the highest level of this exciting sport – with 36 races taking place over a 10-month period. In terms of viewing figures, its popularity is second only to the National Football League.

Watching a race from the Stewart-Haas suite is a mildly surreal experience. During the rolling start, the 43 cars pass almost silently from one end of the ceiling-to-ceiling, panoramic window to the other.

From up high, it’s difficult for an untrained eye like mine to spot any of the Stewart-Haas drivers as the parade rolls by. Fortunately, I had the chance to take a much closer look a few days later, when the team was back at its Kannapolis headquarters, around 20 miles northeast of Charlotte.

Haas Automation founder, Gene Haas, and three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart, jointly own Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR). In the 2012 season, the team fielded three drivers: Tony Stewart, of course, Ryan Newman, and Danica Patrick.

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The SHR headquarters is a long, rectangular building on the appropriately named Haas Way. The central part of the building is a cavernous space filled with racing cars in various states of preparation.

Painted high on the walls are quotes and aphorisms by thinkers and leaders through history, intended to keep motivation and work-rate high, as if there were a need. To the right of the main workshop is the team merchandise store, and to the left, behind a glass partition, is the team machine shop, fronted by a red, special-edition Tony Stewart VF-2 vertical machining center.

Unsurprisingly, every single CNC machine tool in the shop is a Haas CNC machine tool. According to Brad Harris, machine shop manager, this definitely works in the team’s favour.

“It’s natural that we have Haas machines as opposed to other makes,” he says. “But, I’ve worked with other machines before I came here, and I can say first and foremost, Haas machines are versatile and reliable, which is precisely what our work demands. Having one make of machine with a single control helps scheduling. There are just five of us here, and between us we take care of all 12 machines. I think I also speak for everyone when I say, we’re proud to be a Haas shop.”

The Stewart-Haas machine shop includes eight vertical machining centers and four turning centers. “Four of the VMCs have four- and five-axis capability,” says Mr. Harris, “which means we can make pretty much whatever our car teams need, with minimum set-up times.

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crew chief comes up with an idea to improve the performance of the cars. In all cases, they’ll want the part immediately. However, by the time the change has been through the engineering department and filtered through to the machine shop, there’s usually not much time left. As a result, every job is an emergency.”

The biggest machines on site are two VF-6TR’s with trunnion tables.

There’s also a Mini Mill, a VF-2, and a VF-4 five-axis machining center, also fitted with a trunnion, a TR-210.

Like all race teams, SHR is reluctant to show most of the components it makes in-house close-up, especially when there are still another half-dozen races to go.

One of the most recognisable parts though, is the shifter handle. Mr. Harris holds up an example from Ryan Newman’s number 39 team.

It’s strong and lightweight, and features complex contours, which are partly for ergonomics and partly decorative. “This was a fun but challenging project for us, as well

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as the engineers,” he says. “It was machined using our five-axis VF-4, which allowed us to create the part in just two operations. We make about 20 per year. Like most parts on the car, they get ‘mileaged’ out and are replaced. Even with unstressed parts like this one, we don’t take chances.

We don’t wait for them to fail.”

Among other Haas-machined components at Kannapolis are the front spindle uprights, which start out as forgings with the spindles premachined by the supplier. From here, SHR mills the remaining features, of which there are many – several parts are subsequently joined to the uprights by welding.

“After fabrication, an assembly will come back to us, and we’ll finish the entire machining in a single set-up, which means we won’t compromise precision or quality,” says Mr. Harris. “Precision is the biggest challenge, because of the close tolerances and somewhat awkward shape. We mount the part on the spindle snout in the trunnion on the VF-6TR. We rotate it and hit all of the features in one setup. It saves us a lot of time, and makes a really good component. One of the benefits we enjoy with the Haas machines is that they are very user friendly, and downtime is extremely rare. We get great support from the local HFO.” NASCAR has its origins in the era of prohibition, when bootleggers would distribute their illicit liquor throughout the Appalachian region of the eastern and southern U.S., using the fastest car and driver combinations they could find.

NASCAR was born, therefore, of cultural innovation – a means to circumvent government-imposed restrictions on the production and consumption of alcohol. The bootleggers were using technical innovation to make their cars faster

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and more maneuverable. When prohibition eventually ended, the innovators were having too much fun to simply call it a day.

What grew subsequently was a sport that would eventually generate billions in annual revenues, and create even greater wealth across the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses in its orbit. As Friedman and Mandelbaum point out in their book: Over the years, government has often played a significant part in helping launch a new wave of innovation – one way or another, then got out of the way.

The second stop on my short tour of NASCAR’s homeland was Hendrick Motorsports (HMS), around 5 miles south of Stewart-Haas Racing, in Concord, a stone’s throw from the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

HMS was formed in 1984, and is one of the winningest teams, with 10 championships in the Sprint Cup Series, alone. NASCAR fans will already know that it was through HMS that Haas Automation originally came to the sport, initially as a sponsor and supplier of CNC machine tools. In 2003, Gene Haas founded his own team, Haas CNC Racing, in partnership with HMS. What is now SHR’s number 39 car was in fact Haas CNC Racing’s original entry in NASCAR’s top series.

With the advent of SHR in 2008, the partnership between the two teams evolved, and to this day, SHR uses HMS engines and chassis, and the HMS machine shop on its 100acre campus is almost entirely Haas.

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horizontal machining centers and TL-25 turning centers with C-axis, sub-spindles, and live tooling.

“We have four Haas ES-5 machines on campus to machine cylinder heads and intake manifolds,” says Larry Zentmeyer, engine shop coordinator. “We also use them to rework exhaust seats, and retrofit older designs with new ones.”

Each of the company’s ES-5 machines is fitted with a Haas HRT210 rotary table and tailstock, to support the long parts.

“Each month, we machine around 12 sets – that is, 24 manifolds,” says Mr. Zentmeyer, “which means the machines are always busy, but not so busy that we need multiple pallets or pallet-changers. The ES-5’s do the job very well, indeed.”

As well as SHR, Hendrick Motorsports supplies engines and parts to several other teams, including Earnhardt Ganassi, Phoenix Racing, JRM, and Turner Motorsports. HMS cylinder heads are also machined using the Haas ES-5 horizontals.

These complex parts start life as semi-finished castings supplied by Chevrolet.

“Enough material is left for us to add valve-train and rocker stand features,” explains Mr. Zentmeyer.

“There’s also plenty of material left for us to come in and port the exhausts and the intakes, and there is also some machining required in the chamber. Basically, there is hardly a surface on the casting that we don’t machine in some way or form. Machine operators like Mark Thomas have Siemens NX systems alongside the machines where they prepare programs.”

The HMS engine shop also custom fits its pistons to each cylinder block. “We’ll use one of the VF-2 machines to do final machining work on the piston tops,” says Mr.

Zentmeyer. “This way, we can get the tolerances and fits exactly as we want. On average, we machine around 20 piston sets every week.”

As well as cylinder heads and pistons, Hendrick Motorsports also makes and supplies high-volume parts and components like alternator cages to famous name suppliers, such as Bosch. “Many parts for use in road vehicles are cast. We machine the same parts from solid billets, so they’re stronger and more durable. If we used cast parts on the race cars, they wouldn’t last more than a lap or two, because of the temperatures and the vibration.”

A few laps after the start of the Charlotte race, I put on my coat and took the elevator down to where the stadium touches the upper edge of the banking. The air was cold and laced with ethanol and excitement.

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suffering moms and dads.

It’s only down here, at this level, that you can really appreciate the speed of a stock car, and the courage of the drivers as they slide

through turns and jostle for position, just inches from one another.

Friedman and Mandelbaum’s book has the subtitle What went wrong with America – and how it can come back. The authors describe how the country’s legal framework enabled those who were prepared to innovate and take risks to succeed personally – and eventually build the greatest economy on Earth. They list the greatest threats to America’s position in the global economy, and they make recommendations for how those threats can be mitigated.

Motor racing sometimes gets bad press in our environmentally conscious times, but educators and industrialists still recognise its enormous potential to inspire future generations. Those kids, enthralled by the noise, color, and spectacle of NASCAR races in Charlotte and elsewhere around the country, may not grow-up to be the next Tony Stewart (or even his crew chief), but they may just grow up with an instinctive appreciation of risk and the role it plays in private enterprise.

And, if they apply that understanding during their working lives – if they’re comfortable enough with the idea of risk that they start their own businesses, register patents, or invest life-savings to buy capital equipment – then that’s how America will find its way back. They won’t want to stand around and admire what previous generations have done before them. They’ll want to experience the economy flat out, in a power slide, whilst fighting for a place on the winner’s podium.

For more information Web: www.HaasCNC.com

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CELOS : From the idea to the finished product CELOS by DMG MORI SEIKI simplifies and accelerates the process from the idea to the finished product with various CELOS APPs.

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n addition to the classical product innovations, the development work of DMG MORI SEIKI increasingly focuses on optimisation of customer processes.

In this context, the world premiere of CELOS at the EMO in Hanover marks a turning point for many companies.

Due to the fact that CELOS simplifies and accelerates the process from the idea to the finished product and also forms the basis of paperless manufacturing. In addition, CELOS APPs provide the user with integrated and digitised management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data. Furthermore, CELOS is compatible with PPS and ERP systems, can be networked with CAD / CAM applications and is ready for future-oriented CELOS APP extensions.

CELOS is available for all new high-tech machines by DMG MORI SEIKI. First deliveries will already be made from the second quarter 2014. At first glance, CELOS provides the user with a standardised user interface with touch functio-nality.

But CELOS is much more than that with many more functionalities.

Of crucial additional benefit to the customer are the different CELOS APPs like STATUS MONITOR, JOB MANAGER or JOB ASSISTANT. The STATUS MONITOR is the starting point for the interaction between operator and machine.

Here, CELOS visualises the current monitoring of the machine with regard to the process, additionally supplies important key performance indicators on the current order as well as on the order progress, and notifies the operator with special

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icons as well as text messages about any errors or upcoming maintenance work.

JOB MANAGER and JOB ASSISTANT support the worker on the machine with regard to networkintegrated planning, preparing, optimising and systematic processing of new machining jobs.

First of all, all manufacturingrelevant data for the NC program, workpiece, tools, clamping devices etc. can be combined to a machining job and instantly visualised with the JOB MANAGER. The documents, data and information required for an order can also be managed in a structured way. For example, the data are quickly available during later processing or for a recurring order.

With JOB ASSISTANT, the digitally processed orders can then be systematically filed at a later stage. In this process, first of all the availability of all NC programs and equipment (tools, devices etc.) required for machining is checked.

The operator is then guided through the setup process and preparation of the machining job by a dialog.

Respective queries and necessary confirmations ensure that the worker makes no mistakes. Only then, machining is approved. This ensures a high degree of machining reliability even for complex orders or complicated components.

Apart from the advantages for the user, the integrated interaction of JOB MANAGER and JOB ASSISTANT also demonstrates the excellent scalability of CELOS for very different company sizes.

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ConƟnued from page no.152 Small companies with a high level of personal responsibility of the workers particularly benefit from the option of paperless production.

On the other hand, already widely networked large companies can optimally organise and use the different competencies of their employees through these two production applications of CELOS’ application.

This is because a skilled worker can first decidedly prepare all orders in JOB MANAGER. The machine operator is then instructed and guided by the JOB ASSISTANT in detail. The respective access rights can be organised via the customisable status of the new SMARTkey®, with which each employee needs to login at the 21.5” ERGOline®.

During EMO no less than 12 different CELOS APPs will already be available, which can be started centrally via the APP SELECTOR. This also includes the CONTROL APP. With this CELOS APP, DMG MORI SEIKI provides its customers with the option to switch to the usual control environment of the respective CNC by tipping once on the respective icon on the multitouch screen of the 21.5” ERGOline®. For starting, CONTROL APP is available with controls of SIEMENS (with OPERATE 4.5 on Sinumerik 840D solutionline) and MITSUBISHI (with MAPPS V) .

Highlights von CELOS

● CELOS offers a standardised user interface for all new high-tech machines from DMG MORI SEIKI

key performance indicators on the

● CELOS simplifies and accelerates the process from the idea to the finished product

MONITOR notifies the operator with

● CELOS is compatible with PPS and ERP systems, can be networked with CAD/CAM applications and is ready for future-oriented CELOS APP extensions ● CELOS APPs provide the user with integrated and digitised management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data ● CELOS eliminates interfaces between the shopfloor and other corporate structures, creating the basis for an integrated and digitised, paperless production ● CELOS increases productivity in production as well as in the company-wide process chain 1. During the machining process, the CELOS STATUS MONITOR visualises the current monitoring of the machine with regard to the process, additionally supplies important

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current job as well as on the job progress. Moreover, the STATUS special icons as well as text messages about any errors or upcoming maintenance work.

2. After the personalised login via SMARTkey, the user is guided to the APP SELECTOR, where 12 different CELOS APPS are activated with a single touch of a finger on the multitouch-screen of the 21.5’’ ERGOline.

Individual user rights (such as full admin rights or “just” the right to process jobs)C can be set in the SETTINGS APP. 3. At EMO, DME MORI SEIKI will present CELOS with CNCs from SIEMENS (with OPERATE 4.5 on Sinumerik 840D solutionline) and MITSUBISHI (with MAPPS V) .

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Trends in logistics : With concentrated expertise at the highest level

The BEUMER belt tray sorter has a modular design and is particularly suitable for the accurate and rapid sorting of goods in large quantities.

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he Beckum-based BEUMER Group with affiliations around the globe has been developing customized system solutions for conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation and distribution technology for more than 75 years. Since the integration of the Danish company Crisplant A/S in 2009, the company group has been one of the global market leaders in high-performance sorting technology. In order to be able to offer users in the logistics sector the optimum solution at all times, the BEUMER Group has founded a Center of Competence for logistics based at its headquarters in Beckum and in the Danish city of Aarhus.

With its Logistics Systems business segment, the BEUMER Group has brought together the expertise of BEUMER and Crisplant with the objective of utilizing and further developing the best solutions of the two companies in technology and in processes. The company group is therefore strengthening the global expansion of this business sector, is further securing its position and the product portfolio

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in the market, and is promoting the worldwide acquisition of projects, for example in the CEP markets (courier, express, and parcel) and in the Warehouse & Distribution sector.

The product base includes modular high-performance sorting systems which enable widely differing goods, such as parcels, products in bags, bulky goods and returned items, to be sorted, distributed and checked in large quantities quickly, reliably and accurately. With the Center of Competence in Aarhus and Beckum, the BEUMER Group has created a Center with worldwide responsibility, which has been led since September 2011 by Martin Mossinkoff as the globally responsible director. Here, BEUMER Group staff undertake research and development, sales, project management, purchasing and the provision of support for all group companies worldwide.

The BEUMER Group not only supplies systems, it also undertakes complete projects as the main contractor. With the integration of Crisplant into the BEUMER Group, the company is expanding the Crisplant brand as well as the BEUMER brand worldwide. Crisplant is known for developing and supplying products which are reliable, robust and very low maintenance. “In the past, this has already led to customers remaining loyal to us for a very long time,” says Martin Mossinkoff.

The Crisplant brand has been internationally established in the field of high-performance sorting technology for more than 40 years.

For this reason, it will continue to be independently managed. In the 1970s and the early 1980s, BEUMER and Crisplant cooperated closely, particularly in the German market.

In coming years, the company group

expects an annual growth of 5 to 10%.The expected increase in order intake for 2013 is 20% higher than in the previous year.

Potential lies in Asia The demand for sorting and distribution systems is growing, particularly in the CEP market. Major customers include the USA, followed

by Europe, where the BEUMER Group has its main share. “However, we see the greatest growth potential in Asia,” says Martin Mossinkoff.

This is because the gross domestic product here is continuously rising and trade is on the increase. One of the major drivers of growth here is e-commerce. Due to the increasing salaries, in China and India for example, there is also a new middle class. This significantly changes the consumption pattern of the population in the developing countries. The volume of trade increases and delivery times have to be continuously reduced. From warehousing to sorting and delivery to the customer, greater demands are therefore placed on logistics. “The requirements will become more and more similar throughout the world,” forecasts Martin Mossinkoff.

The BEUMER Group supplies high-quality products, systems and services which increase the competitiveness of the user. In addition, BEUMER’s Customer Support team offers extensive customer assistance, flexible service, custom modernization, efficient supplies of spare parts and comprehensive training for users of the equipment. Agreements with the customer range from simple maintenance and inspection all the

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way to permanent deployment of service personnel at the customer’s premises. To ensure smooth intralogistics processes and efficient material flows, Customer Support employees modernize machinery and systems to prepare them for future demands on performance and technical sophistication. For example, they can increase performance and throughput, optimize control and safety technology, and equip machines with new functions as required. In this way, the customer can benefit from increased system availability, reduced energy consumption, improved monitoring systems, more ergonomic working conditions and increased service life. “The sustainability of systems in particular is becoming an important competitive factor,” says Martin Mossinkoff.

The Asiatic market presents particular challenges to companies.

Competition is increasing significantly, particularly from Chinese companies. German products must therefore be offered here at competitive prices and, at the same time, be more innovative in order to be a step ahead of the competition at all times.

This can be achieved by modular solutions which enable the customers’ requirements to be fulfilled individually. BEUMER also manufactures locally in order to provide optimum deliveries to customers. For example, the company group has a production location in Shanghai and has recently opened a manufacturing facility in Thailand for this purpose.

The LS-4000 is an innovative high-performance sorting system

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Impressive references The products and services from the logistics business segment are used in different industries. Along with CEP, these also include the e-commerce sector as well as warehousing and distribution centers for nonfood consumer goods, foodstuffs, automotive products and the retail trade.

One example of a company which relies on solutions from the BEUMER Group is the Baur mail order business. Among other things, the company offers fashion, jewelry, furniture and home accessories.

BEUMER has installed a 282-meterlong and a 275-meter-long Type BS 7 BT cross belt sorter at Baur. The system sorts 19,160 parcels per hour.

The Australian company Best & Less is also concerned with clothing and fashion, and sorts and distributes its goods on an LS-4000CB sorter.

The BEUMER Group has also implemented a further project at Vista Print in the Dutch city of Venlo.

Here, printed products ranging from business cards to posters and merchandising articles are distributed on a cross belt sorter. New Look in Lymedale in the United Kingdom uses an LS-4000CB cross belt sorter for shoe boxes and products in bags as well as jewelry and textiles. The BEUMER Group has supplied a tilt tray sorter and a cross belt sorter for the Korean post office. BEUMER’s customers also include the Otto Group, the largest mail order company in Germany. For its subsidiary, Hermes Fulfilment, BEUMER has supplied and installed high-performance sorters with which the company processes more than 60 million orders per year. Equipment has also been supplied to the Hermes Logistics Center in Langenhagen, a main hub for the Hermes Logistics Group in Germany. More than 40 million

The BEUMER E Tray Sorter is used in postal and distribution centers throughout the world. parcels are now processed here each year. BEUMER has installed the appropriate high-performance sorter for this purpose. A further customer of the BEUMER Group, CJKX, a large parcel service provider in Korea, uses a cross belt sorter for handling parcels. The BEUMER Group has also supplied a sorter solution to Japan for Start Today, a company which handles the logistics for various fashion labels. In the sporting sector, Nike Sports China Ltd. in the Chinese city of Shanghai likewise relies on solutions from the BEUMER Group. Here, products are sorted and distributed using an LS-4000E tilt tray sorter.

The BEUMER Group is an international leader in the manufacture of intralogistics systems for conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, the BEUMER Group is present in many industries the world over.

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MATERIAL HANDLING

TECH TRENDS

Workstation Lifting Systems (WLS) from Konecranes offer solutions for a variety of lifting needs Workstation lifting requirements often include easy installation and operation, modularity in capacity and operating environment, while lifting smoothly and powerfully. Konecranes offers lifting equipment for all workstation material handling requirements. Konecranes’ proven solutions, such as Workstation Crane Systems (XA Aluminum), Industrial Load Manipulators (ATB AirBalancer and ATL Vertical Lifter), and CLX Electric Chain Hoists, among others, enable safe and precise lifting together with optimal productivity.

The versatility of the XA aluminum workstation crane system

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he XA Aluminum Workstation Crane from Konecranes has been designed to meet and exceed the requirements of modern lifting demands in industries such as the automotive sector. The multipurpose XA Aluminium Workstation Crane is light-weight, yet strong enough to handle demanding production needs. It can handle loads up to two metric tons, making it a sound and cost- efficient solution.

The system features a modular design, intended to reduce downtime during installation, expansions, or upgrades. High structural stiffness, small rolling resistance, and quiet use make it ideal for both standard and tailor-made lifting solutions.

Konecranes offers one of the most comprehensive and versatile aluminium rail programs in the industry. Monorails, single, double girder and low headroom cranes can be configured for use across the entire production line. The XA Aluminium Workstation Crane has different profile sizes for different loads, and all profiles have bolt connections so no welding is required.

When compared to a traditional steel I beam, this light aluminium structure reduces rolling resistance and dead weight by 50%, so loads are handled faster and with less effort. An anodized surface provides

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superior corrosion resistance, giving the XA crane system’s surface greater durability and a longer lifetime.

Coupled with Konecranes’ CLX, ATB AirBalancer, and ATL Vertical Lifter, the XA Workstation Lifting system provides a smooth and quiet journey, even across joints.

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TECH TRENDS

EMC components : Portfolio of reactors for frequency converters extended

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DK Corporation presents a new product group of EPCOS standard 3-phase line reactors for frequency converters with input rectifier stages.

Seven new types in the B86305L* series cover a broad current range from 4 A to 230 A. These line reactors are designed for a rated voltage of 520 V AC and, depending on the type, for a short-circuit voltage of 5 percent to 6 percent. They are thus able to efficiently suppress any EMI caused by the frequency converters.

The new line reactors are also characterized by their high saturation strength. As a result, their inductance remains constant up to 1.5 times the rated current. Even at three times the rated current, the inductance remains above 60 percent of its rated value. The reactors of the B86305L*R000 and S000 series are manufactured with a UL-approved insulation system that meets class F requirements. While the types for rated currents of up to the 60 A have copper windings and clamp terminals, the types for 100 A and 230 A feature aluminum band Key data

Ordering code

B86305L0016R000 B86305L0030R000

B86305L0060R000 B86305L0100S000

Main applications

● Frequency converters for drives, pumps, elevators, air-conditioning and conveyor systems ● Three-phase power supplies

Main features and benefits

● Rated voltage of 520 V AC ● Current strengths from 4 A to 230 A ● Constant inductance up to 1.5 times the rated current

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, �lash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the

Rated voltage [V AC]

B86305L0004R000 B86305L0010R000

windings and busbar terminals.

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About TDK-EPC Corporation

TDK-EPC Corporation, a TDK group company, is the manufacturer of TDK’s electronic components, modules and systems and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TDK-EPC was founded on October 1, 2009, from the combination of the electronic components business of TDK and the EPCOS Group. The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and �ilm capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) �ilter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

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areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales of�ices in Asia, Europe, and in �orth and South America. In �iscal 2013, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.1 billion and employed about 80,000 people worldwide.

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Atlas Copco’s AIRnet – modular air piping system successfully installed at a leading textile manufacturing plant Siyaram Silk Mills Limited is a leading textile manufacturer of yarns, home furnishings and garments since 1978 and has the widest range of latest machinery in its plant at Tarapur, Maharashtra - India. To further enhance the market leadership in textile sector, the company installed Atlas Copco’s “The modular air piping system – AIRnet”. With its smart design and material it delivers quality air , from the compressor to the point of use.

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IRnet is fast, easy and reliable. AIRnet installation is very easy and quick as no welding, gluing or crimping is required. AIRnet modular system of corrosion resistant anodised aluminium pipes are highly durable and feature self-aligning, fully sealed polymer fittings with integrated Orings that eliminate any possibility of leaks.. Hence, due to low pressure drop and bigger inner diameter, high efficiency is achieved. In compliance with industrial standards, AIRnet pipes are pre-painted in Blue (for compressed air) or Green (for nitrogen gas) for easy network identification.

Installing AIRnet system helps in saving energy and reduction in CO2 emissions. At Siyaram, AIRnet piping system is installed on Atlas Copco 250 kW compressor, which enables the pressure drop by 0.2 bar, results in energy saving of 3.5 kW per hour. The leakage through a 3 mm diameter hole leads to energy loss of 3.1 kW per hour. Considering that the compressor runs 8000 hours in a year, the annual savings in energy consumption is close to 56, 000 kWh. This reduces the CO2 emission by 54 tons per year which is equivalent to planting 2400 trees in 10 years.

“Our relation with Atlas Copco is more than 20 years . To us when

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it is the question of having ‘Air’, it is always supplied by the machines of Atlas Copco. We believe in them because they are a quality supplier. Their services are good.

They are a way ahead to any other suppliers and are just one phone call away. When we will go for further expansion we will definetly use Atlas Copco’s AIRnet only.” said by Mr. P K Archarya – Senior President (Technical), Siyaram Silk Mills Limited.

Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, Atlas Copco had 39 800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).

Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. started operations in 1960, and has 22 offices across India, the registered office being at Pune. In 2012, Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. had about 2 500 employees and in the period from 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013, revenues of INR 2 600 cr (MEUR 400).

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HVOF PROCESS : An Engineers Tool for Hard Coating and Refurbishment

- by P. T. Bindagi

HVOF : High Velocity Oxygen-fuel spray process, is a very vital process today in manufacturing and refurbishment.

The process is widely accepted across industy segments like automotive, steel CRM, rotating equipment, steam and gas turbine and aerospace.

Hard chrome replacement alternatives programme in the USA has adopted as HVOF process a suitable hexavalent chrome free replacement for hazardous chrome plating.

HVOF PROCESS General Description

which is forced down a nozzle increasing its velocity.

In this high velocity flame fine Powder is fed which to achieve to flame temperature and travels at high velocity onto a grit blasted substrate(job).

This forms molten particles to flatten & adhere to the substrate forming coating layer. Continuously layer after layer is built up toa chive desired coating thickness.

Supersonic flame traveling at > 1800m/sec

HVOF (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel) Thermal Spray Process is basically a FLAME SPRAY PROCESS except that this process and the hardware has b e e n developed to produce extremely high spray velocity of flame ( > 1800mts/sec) .

Fuel (kerosene, acetylene, propylene and hydrogen) and oxygen are fed into the chamber at high pressure and high volume . This mixture is combusted in the gun and a hot high pressure flame

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Layer formation

Continuous Coting on a Job

Process synopsis 1) Undercutting the job to

2) 3) 4) 5)

accommodate coating.

Masking Procedure Grit blasting to get rough texture on surface HVOF Spray Finishing by grinding and/ or Polishing

Quality Checks ● Coating Thickness and Surface Roughness Measurement ● Tensile Bond Test as per ASTM C 633 ● Coating Bend Test ● Micrograph and porosity ● Dye Penetrate test ● Hardness Testing ny Micro Vickers HV 0.3 ● Coating Surface Finish – Ra value ● H. NDT : Red dye or LPT testing

Reference standards for HVOF coatings ● E1920-03 (Metallographic sample preparation) ● E2109-01 (Determine porosity) ● D7127-05 (S/F roughness) ● C633-01 (Bond Strength) ● D4541 (Pull-off Portable Adhesion Tester) ● E0018-05E01 (Rockwell & superficial hardness) ● E384-09 (Micro hardness) ● G65-04 (Abrasive wear test) ● G99 (Wear Test POD)

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WELDING TECHNOLOGY

TECH UPDATE

Coating Material: Coating Type

Composition

Hardness

Typical Application

Tungsten Carbide

WcCo, WcNi, WcCoCr,

HRc 68-72

High abrasive erosive wear <450*C

Chrome Carbide

Cr3C2NiCr

HRc 64-68

High corrosive, erosive wear > 450*C

Nickel Alloys

NiCrB, NiCrW, NiAl

HRc 30-55

General coatings for build up & wear/corr.

Cobalt alloys (stellite)

Co Cr W

HRC 40-51

High temp wear & corrosion ,valve parts

Ceramics ( sprayed by Plasma )

Al2O3, Cr203

HrC 55-70

Extreme acidic corrosion and wear.

Pump parts

Thermal Barrier (sprayed by Plasma)

ZrO2+Yt

HRC 45-50

Thermal cycling upto 1400*C. Aero engine parts

Specials

Inconel, Moly, Ti

Steels

Cr,C steels and stainless steels

---Rc20-40

Based on OEM coating specs General repairs & build up coatings

Finishing of HVOF coatings i.

Carbide and ceramic coatings shall be ground by resin bonded diamond wheel of suitable grit. ii.

Lapping or super finishing: Cylindrical parts shall be super finished by lathe mounted vibratory heads or microfinsihing tapes. iii. Flat surfaces shall be lapped on open flat lapping machine using diamond paste to achieve required flatness and light band requirements.

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Applications Power and turbine industry

Bearing dia repair of compressor Rotor

Bearing dia repair of Turbine rotor

Thermal barrier coating on turbine blade

carbide coating on seal ring

Steel Industry Applications :

Steel Industry Applications

Carbide coating on Sink roll

carbide coating on bridle roll

Pump and valve Industry applications Extrusion screw rod carbide coating

Automotive Appliction :

HVOF carbide coating on ball valve

carbide coated Metal seated ball valve ground

Moly coated shifter fork

Ceramic coated high pressure triplex plunger

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A heritage of six decades in Nation building Ador Welding Limited (formerly known as Advani-Oerlikon Ltd.) is the pioneer and brand leader in welding in India. The company which celebrated its diamond jubilee recently, has played a pivotal role in the country’s industrialization and infrastructure development. It has progressively extended its welding knowledge and expertise to cover many high end specializations, catering to sophisticated and critical needs in domestic and international markets. Specializing in welding, cutting & automation, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, systems, services and solutions which also includes project engineering. Its investments and initiatives in welding education and skill development have helped in churning out over 60,000 trained welders who are today gainfully employed in various sectors of the industry including infrastructure. Thus the company richly deserves the sobriquet, “Welders to the Nation”. Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian speaks to Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Ltd, to understand the company from close quarters and to have clear insights into its values, vision & thrusts in its pursuit of excellence in this vital field. Excerpts:

Q. Ador Welding is a leader in welding in India. With many international players setting up shops here, can we still say that the company enjoys its predominant position?

Mr. Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Ltd.

Yes. Ador was and is (?) the leader in welding in India. We have a basketful of products & services to meet the exact needs of the user industry. And we have the acumen and wherewithal’s to meet the demands of diverse industries, however critical the applications may be. Besides a comprehensive range of consumables, equipment and systems, we also offer project engineering solutions.

We ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction backed by our R & D, four state-of-theart manufacturing plants, our knowledge-based centers of excellence, and a nationwide sales, distribution and service network.

Added to this is our capabilities for skill development and expertise for welding and fabrication excellence.

Ador has highest plant capacity in India along with testing facilities like XRF / ICP. Ador is the only company which caters to the entire range of customers – the full range of the pyramid.

Q. What’s your current range of products and services?

We make welding electrodes of all

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types including mild steel general purpose, mild steel special, cellulosic, low alloy high tensile, stainless steel & heat resisting steel, cast iron, hardfacing and non-ferrous.

In continuous welding consumables, we make wire-flux combinations for gas-shielded metal-arc, fluxcored arc, submerged arc, and gasshielded tungsten arc welding. We also manufacture Inconel, Incoloy, Hastally and various aluminum consumables. We make consumables for every type of welding processes – SMAW / MIG / MAG / TIG / SAW. The products are delivered in different modes – 1 / 5 / 15 / 25 kg spools, 100 / 250 / 550 kg drums; fluxes in 30 kg bags / 250 kg drums / 1 M.T. bags.

Coming to equipment, we make AC arc welding transformers, DC arc welding equipment, rectifiers, motor generator sets, engine driven welding sets, gas shielded metal arc, submerged arc, and gas-shielded tungsten arc welding equipment, air plasma cutting equipment, welding accessories and gas cutting products.

In welding automation, we offer a whole range of columns & booms, positioners, rotators, orbital welding systems, special purpose welding machines and robotic welding solutions. For robotic solutions we have tie-up with ABB Robots, India.

In heavy fabrication shop, we make flares, vessels and tankages. The Ador

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Ador’s fully equipped equipment plant in Chinchwad, Pune Welding Academy helps in fine tuning welder skills, upgrading local skills on latest technology applications, providing supports to institutes, ITIs, and providing infrastructure, faculty and curriculum support, even at remote project sites. So far we have imparted training to over 60,000 welders who are gainfully employed in industry, academia and projects in India and abroad.

Q. Ador makes the widest range of welding consumables. What are the recent additions to the range?

Nickel-chromium products as well as metal-cored wires for submerged arc welding used especially in power and oil & offshore industry are the new additions to our range of consumables. similarly we offer consumables for Super Duplex Stainless steels; 9Cr / 1Mo creep resisting steels and creep resisting stainless steels.

Q. In power sources which are the latest additions?

In power sources, we have now introduced indigenously developed inverter technology. So you have inverter tig, rectifiers, DG sets, MIG and SAW equipment. Unlike diode

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or thyristor-based technology, the inverter –based ones are light in weight, portable, consume less power; the welding arc is stable, and the quality of welding is much better.

Our inverter based equipments are a huge success. They have won the heart of customers and we have several repeat orders from them.

Q. Automation and productivity is the order of the day. What are the innovations in this sphere?

We develop tailor -made Automation system which coupled with standard automation offerings help our Customers to improve their cost, quality, productivity, safety. Our job & welding head manipulators offering with proper fixturing enable our Customers to achieve the same.

Some noteworthy SPMs are for Plus beam, Star Beam and H-Beam of different sections, shells, barrels, idler rollers, axles, auto components .We have full expertise to integrate Robot in the solution package as well.

Our equipment using plasmaMIG is also something unique. This is a patented technology & only we can offer the same .Most of it’s solutions

are integrated with mechanized solution including Robot in which we have full capability to deliver in totality our indigenously developed inverter based MIG/MAG power source is ready for integration with Robot & is one of its kind developed in India where the power source can talk to different Robot controllers seamlessly. We have recently launched CNC cutting machines capable of cutting with both plasma & oxy fuel for improving productivity ,quality ,cost of the user. We have a set up to offer live solution ie Cutting demonstration based on Customer job drawing to the end user, same can be viewed live through the net as well.

Q. Could we say that Ador harnesses all modern welding processes, including laser?

By and large we are using all modern welding processes viz. MIG, TIG and their derivatives, inverter TIG, FCAW, SAW, Plasma and its derivatives, etc.

We do not use laser. It is a costly process hence people seldom prefer.

It is used for special applications demanding high precision

Q. What ‘s your edge in custombuilt systems?

Most of the machines are supplied from our existing range. However, when a customer asks for something outside our standard range, we adapt our existing models and supply. Recently we had a similar requirement from Bahrain for 500 amps thyristorised GMAW and SMAW machines which we executed. ADOR R & D is capable of customizing the standard models to exactly suit the customer application, which may be widely different from the standard model. In this matter, ADOR provides maximum flexibility.

Q. What are the solutions you offer for offshore welding?

For offshore, we normally supply

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the requisite consumables from our wide range. In specific high strength low alloy consumables with very low weld hydrogen levels / corrosion resistant stainless steels and Duplex stainless steel. The requirements come from offshore contractors.

Q. Does nuclear fabrication continue to pose challenges?

Yes it does. But we don’t do nuclear fabrication. It is carried out by major fabricators like L & T and Walchandnagar Industries and others. We supply consumables specially developed for this critical application.

Q. What are the opportunities and challenges brought to you by the infrastructure industry?

As far as we know, there is nothing much happening in the infrastructure industry in last few quarters. We don’t find any new investments in infrastructure including power, oil & gas and other sectors. But we are optimistic that these sectors will pick up momentum, touching a growth rate of 4.5 to 7%. When this boom takes place, it will improve our utilization of assets. This in turn will create more demand for welding products. This would give us an opportunity to develop a few specific products suitable for new metals used in fabrication – both light weight and heavy sections.

Q. What’s your R & D engaged in at the moment?

At the root of our product developments and innovations is our full-fledged and equipped R & D. We have separate R& D units for ‘consumables’ as well as ‘equipment & automation’. Recently we have come out with super duplex stainless steel consumables, duplex stainless steel consumables and 9 chrome electrodes – all for critical applications in power plants. The

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Ador’s sprawling manufacturing facility at Silvassa equipment wing of our R & D is currently working on pulsed-MIG and pulsed-TIG equipments. They are also working on improvising controllers for robot applications.

Q. Ador has made a mark in welding education in the country. What precisely is your contribution?

The scarcity of trained and qualified welding personnel including welders, welding supervisors and welding engineers was foreseen by us as far back as in 1960 when we started our Welding School. Skill development has been an integral part of our business activities.

Over five decades we have trained over 60,000 welding personnel who are now gainfully employed in the industry in India as well as several parts of the world. Our close involvement with industry shop floors, inspection and approving agencies and design consultants have helped us acquire valuable insights into the training needs of the industry.

Today, Ador Welding Academy runs regular courses for welders and supervisors, who are already working,

and to freshers who want to make a career in welding. We have also tied up with engineering colleges to offer welding courses which will bring out welding engineers in large numbers.

A recent example of our co-operation and involvement is the Shegaon Engineering College near Amravati whose first batch of engineers with specialization in welding has just come out.

Q. You have also made a dent in the international market. What’s your export performance and which are the countries to which you export and what products?

About 15% of our current turnover (Rs.400 Crores) comes from our exports. Some of the markets we cater to are Middle East (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi, etc), African countries (Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, etc.) and Indonesia. In Turkey we have a tie up to market products with co-branding. Entire range of our products goes to these overseas markets. Some of the overseas end users are: Evershendai, L&T, Fabtech, NPCC, Al Shirawi, Gorica, Target Engineering, Adyard,

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realize that nothing is impossible. (k) We are into LEAN culture in every aspect of our business to minimize / eliminate wastage at every level.

We coined, promulgated and explained our axiom for the current FY which reads as “Break the Barriers and Move Fast”. This has worked very well. Our manufacturing cost has come down drastically and manpower turnover has come to almost naught. People are charged with positive energy.

They are

prepared to go beyond the call of duty to achieve the goals set.

A training session in progress at the Ador Welding Academy.

Nigeria Docs, African Marine, Civicon, Dubai Dry Dock, etc.

Q. What are the thrust areas for Ador today?

Our present market share in the organized sector is only about 15%.

Our endeavour is to increase it to at least 25% in the next 2-3 years. This would take our turnover to about Rs.600 crores. This is not difficult since we have a complete range of products and most of the approvals are in place.

Q. Does the past help the company in facing the present day challenges?

Certainly. Ador has a huge brand equity. This is obvious. When we develop something and go to a client, the product acceptance becomes relatively easy. And we have the best infrastructure available to support new product development and meet the expectations of the customers.

Q. What steps do you take to maintain your leadership position and deserve the sobriquet, ‘Welders to the Nation’?

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maintain our leadership position: (a) Nurturing human capital is very important in building a dynamic and vibrant organization. We take care of this aspect. We train our people and make them knowledgeable. (b) We invest a good amount in R & D so as to develop new products and also improve the performance of existing range of product through value engineering. (c) Help improve our customers productivity and save costs in their operations. (d) Develop customized products to meet the requirements of the customer (e) By imbibing quality culture in the organization so that quality permeates in everything we do. (f) Drive innovation in every sphere. (g) Look at failures as a stepping stone to success (h) Set the objectives but measure them against the old practices (not understood). (i) Changing the mindset of people, breaking the barriers and help the company work towards one goal. (j) Evaluate team performance and make the team and individuals

Q. Ador has a chequered history spanning over six decades. What are the lessons you have learnt from the past? (a) The leader has a responsibility to continuously offer new products which help the customer to improve his efficiency (b)

Never

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become

lethargic

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The corporate world

has become more dynamic. (c) Though new product innovation is necessary we have observed return on investment in product innovations is the lowest as compared to innovations in other functions of the company. Hence we also drive innovations across all our plants.

Q. How do you see the journey of Ador from now on and ahead?

Once the GDP touches 7% and above, Ador will have a huge scope in terms of surpassing the expectations of the stake holders. This would usher in exciting time for us because we would then get to utilize our assets to the fullest capacity and we can fill the product gaps that prevail now.

Ador would then be truly a ‘One Stop Shop’ for the entire gamut of welding products & services.

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Hazards of EMF Radiations

adiation from cell phone towers are an increasing cause of electric & magnetic field produced by the waves emitted by cell towers.

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fields have different properties and possibly different ways of causing biological effects. Note that while electric fields are easily shielded or weakened by conducting objects (e.g., trees, buildings, and human skin), magnetic fields weaken with increasing distance from the source.

Even though electric and magnetic fields are present around appliances and power lines, more recent interest and research have focused on potential health effects of magnetic fields. This is because epidemiological studies have found associations between increased cancer risk and power-line configurations which are thought to be surrogates for magnetic fields. No such associations have been found with measured electric fields.

What are EMFs “Electro Magnetic Fields”?

The effects for Electro Magnetic Radiation are as follows:

Power lines, electrical wiring, and appliances all produce electric and magnetic fields. EMFs are invisible lines of force that surround any electrical device. Electrical and magnetic

1. Alter brain activity, including EEG and reaction times, memory loss, headaches, fatigue and concentration problems, dizziness (the Microwave Syndrome), as per the research of many Scientists.

Mr. Chandmal Goliya BE (Elect.) has more than four decades experience in the field of Electrical & Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments.

2. Impair sleep and learning.

3.

Highly

significant

Increased

permeability of the blood brain barrier for 915 MHz radiation at SAR =0.016-0.1 (p=0.015) and SAR = 0.10.4 (p=0.002).

4. Increase neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer’s Disease.

5. Alter blood pressure and heart rhythm (heart rate variability) and Heart Disease, 6. Increase the Suicide Risk.

7. Impair the immune system.

8. Reduce sperm counts.

9. Increase miscarriage and congenital abnormalities.

Effects of 60-Hz EMFs reported in some laboratory studies:

● Changes in functions of cells and tissues ● Decrease in the hormone melatonin ● Accelerated tumor growth ● Changes in human brain activity and heart rate Periodic checks should be carried at all premises for the cell tower Radiation, so that EMFs are under control and within limits specified by the government rules & not affect health of the persons in that area.

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ASME India - Opening Up a World of Professional Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers

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

What does ASME do?

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

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

Who are ASME members?

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Why join ASME?

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

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

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

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Industry looks to Wire 2014 & Tube 2014 with anticipation 7 – 11 April, Düsseldorf, Germany, By Om Prakash, Director – Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd. Hon. Ambassador in India of Messe Düsseldorf Fairs

Wire - International Wire & Cable Trade Fair, & Tube - International Tube & Pipe Trade Fair, will be held concurrently in Düsseldorf.

International Wire and Cable Trade Fair Wire, the world leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry, is a must, all the experts agree: At wire 2014 in Düsseldorf, no less than the future of the wire and cable industry awaits over 38,000 international trade visitors and decision makers. On a growing area with increasingly attractive trade fair stands, it offers innovation and manufacturing technology competence “en masse” Decision makers gather information on the latest machines, plants and products here, as well as on ground breaking trends regarding wire and cable. And sit opposite their business partners from all over the world for a personal meeting – the ideal basis for good business.

Focal point: Spring making and fastener technology - The most modern technology for the manufacturing of fasteners (fastener technology).

Wire - the world leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry - is a must, all the experts agree.

Every two years, it is a staple of the event calendar, for anyone who has something to say in the sector. ● 1,313 exhibitors from 50 countries ● 38,547 visitors ● including 60 % from abroad ● 57,369 exhibition space (net. sqm.)

Main product groups As the worldwide No. 1 trade fair for the wire and cable industry, wire 2014 offers innovation and manufacturing technology competence “en masse”. ● Wire manufacturing & finishing machinery

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● Process technology tools ● Auxiliary process technology materials ● Materials, special wires &cables ● Measuring & control technology ● Test engineering ● Specialist areas

Visitor target groups A clear confirmation of the quality of the trade visitors: 75% belonged to the top target group. ● Wire industry ● Cable industry ● Automotive supply industry ● Iron, steel and non-ferrous metal industry ● Electrical industry ● Construction industry ● Chemical industry ● Measuring & control technology ● Trade, technical and specialist retail trade ● Skilled trades & Services Wire, cable & fibre glass machines as well as wire & cable producers & wire & cable traders occupy Halls 9 to 12, 16 & 17. Hall 15 houses Fastener technology while Hall 16 follows on with spring making.

Tube 2014 Success is at home here.

Tube - the world leading trade fair for the tube industry - is a must, all the experts agree. Every two years, it is a staple of the event calendar, for anyone who has something to say in the sector. ● 1,178 exhibitors from 48 countries ● 34,659 visitors ● including 55 % from abroad ● 48,477 exhibition space (net, sqm.)

Tube is the most important trade fair worldwide for tube manufacturers, processors& users.

At Tube 2014 the particular focus will be on plastic tubes. ● Raw materials, tubes and

accessories ● Tube manufacturing machinery ● Rebuilt and Reconditioned Machinery ● Trading, stockists of tubes of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and alloys, plastic, fiber glass, glass, ceramic, concrete, fibre-cement, other ● Process technology tools and auxiliaries ● Measuring & control technology ● Specialist areas ● Testing ● Profiles and machinery

Visitor target groups A clear confirmation of the quality of the trade visitors: 75% belonged to the top target group. ● Tube industry ● Automotive supply industry ● Chemical industry ● Iron, steel and non-ferrous metal industry ● Energy, oil, gas & water supply ● Construction industry ● Electrical industry ● Measuring & control technology ● Trade, technical & specialist retail trade ● Skilled trades ● Services Special travel package for Indian Visitors / Exhibitors is organized by INORBIT TOURS PVT LTD., Mr. Om Prakash-Director, who was felicitated by Messe Düsseldorf Organizers of WIRE TUBE 2014 as their Ambassador in India for his dedicated services for 36 years. Mr. Om Prakash is the trusted name for organizing travel package for WIRE & TUBE trade fairs. Details of trade fairs & travel package can be obtained from Mr. Om Prakash email:omprakash@inorbittours. com , Tel: 022 - 2422 9281 / 24389271.

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FACE TO FACE

Face-to-Face with Wearfacing : Ferroclad Charts its Course to Success with New Technologies FerroClad Solutions is a new entity in the firmament of wearfacing. But the Founder Chairman , Mr. Abhijit Dhodapkar is a veteran in the field, who has spent over 35 years in the best of companies in welding viz. L & T, Esab, Ador Welding, D & H Secheron and Welding Alloys South Asia. He has tied up with an existing company in Vadodara and converted into the manufacturing unit of Ferroclad. Its manufacturing program includes a wide range of electrodes and wear plates. It will also offer special flux-cored wires besides its 360 deg services for wearfacing of critical machinery components in the core sectors like steel mills, power plants, cement plants, etc. The company is aspiring to be a Rs.10 crore entity in the next three years. Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian speaks to Mr. Abhijit Dhodapkar to get a feel of the wearfacing market and how he plans to take the company to success through a chartered course. Excerpts:

Q. How do you explain the menace and ill-effects of wear?

Wear along with corrosion, is bringing incalculable damage to our costly machinery and scarce resources. Wear takes place due to friction, abrasion and very high service temperature. It affects the performance and productivity while the inputs are the same – inputs like the power consumption and manpower requirement. The output slows down by 30-40%. This is a drain on our resources.

Q. What is the significance of cladding & wearfacing of industrial components?

Mr. Abhijit M. Dhodapkar, Chairman, FerroClad Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

When wear takes place, cladding or hardfacing is inevitable to bring the performance of the components back to normal level. This way you save on downtime of plant and equipment and enhance productivity.

Q. How much time does the resurfacing process take place?

It depends on the wear and damage done to the contact surface.

Sometimes the build-up could be some 30-40 mm. This takes 4-5 days if you work round the clock.

Q. Is cladding a long lasting solution?

Long lasting in the sense one single clad lasts some 3000 working hours.

That is roughly six months. However, cladding can be done only 3-4 times.

Thereafter the base metal tends to

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deteriorate.

Q. What about the compatibility of the wear plate to the base metal?

The hard coating is normally done on the mild steel base plate. The coating is done using hard materials like tungsten, chromium, carbide and so on. It depends on the application intended.

Q. What are the new technologies and solutions being brought to India by FerroClad?

A. FerroClad is trying to bring to India, new technologies for hardfacing of vertical mill grinding rolls economically, yet giving enhanced service life. We are the 2nd company to bring these new technologies to our country.

Q. Any involved?

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treatment

Stress relief treatment is done normally for clad plates. It is not done for hardfaced surfaces.

Q. What is the built thickness we are talking about?

The clad plate thickness will be about 6-7 mm. The appropriate corrosionresistant coating is done on this. So the overall thickness will be 17-18 mm depending on the alloy elements like nickel, chromium, niobium, etc.

In the case of hardfacing , with the latest technology, it is now possible to lay 8-9 layers. So the overall buildup will be 30-40 mm.

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Q. What are the applications for cladding?

Cladding has potential applications where wear & tear is maximum. Steel mills, continuous casting rolls, coal grinding mills, etc. Require cladding for repair and maintenance. Pressure vessels, valves, oil field components, high pressure parts and components handling liquid media and gas require high corrosion resistant coating. Similarly, stainless pressure vessels and mild steel pressure vessels are provided with nickelbased cladding.

Q. FerroClad Solutions is a new entity. What is the manufacturing range envisaged? Also services?

We have our production unit in Vadodara. Our range of manufacture would include all AWS codified electrodes, fabrication electrodes, wear plates, etc. We shall also import and market flux-cored wires for special applications.

Among services, we shall give in situ services to cement, steel, glass, power and allied industries.

For furnace repairs, we shall have a service collaboration with a Netherland company for ceramic welding/coating.

Q. Who are your major customers and markets?

All major fabricators of critical equipment would be our target customers. The entire manufacturing sector can be added to this. We shall penetrate the market through our distribution network.

All maintenance prone companies in the cement and steel sectors would

be our customers for special welding electrodes; while cement, steel, glass and power sectors would be our customers for welding services.

The average welding electrode market(SMAW) is Rs.4,000 crores.

And in this, wearfacing will be about Rs.150-200 crores. There are some 10-15 established players in this highly customized market. With our wide range of products and specialised services, we hope to get a sizeable share of this market in the near future.

Q. Customer education is vital in this sphere. How are you going to address it?

Engineering industries are those who are quite conversant with AWS standards and ASME pressure vessel codes. So they don’t require training.

For hardfacing, yes; customer education is required. So we shall selectively conduct training programs and seminars at customers’ places.

Q. What’s your vision and how do you look at the future of FerroClad Solutions?

We want to become a Rs.10 crore company in the next two years. In this, 70% will be manufactured items and the balance 30% will be contributed by services. We want to be known as “One Source Integrated Solutions Provider”.

While our electrode manufacturing plant i in Gujarat, our weartech manufacturing set up will be in Mumbai. Our distribution network currently covers Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chatisgarh and West Bengal.

We also have representatives in each state.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for you?

We have started our new company against 20 established players. We have to compete with them. So price and quality will be a challenge.

Creating a niche brand and reaching out to customers is a challenge. We have to supplement all this with an unparalleled service. In the next two years we want to achieve a turnover of Rs.10 crores. Subsequently, we shall grow at 25-40% with additional products.

If you see the economy, the construction and steel industry is growing at a slow pace. Here maintenance services will have a demand. The fabrication industry is stagnant. But it is a temporary phenomenon. Cement plants are doubling their capacity. This will give a boost to the scope for our services.

So, overall things are looking up and we have to take a substantial share of the market.

Q. Could you tell us something about your background?

I am a mechanical engineer with 35 years’ experience in the welding field. I was with L & T for 6 years, and Esab for a short tenure. From 2000-2004 I was with Ador(erstwhile Advani-Oerlikon). Then I joined D & H Secheron where I was in charge of repair & maintenance as well as exports.

From 2008 till recently I was with Welding Alloys South Asia as the Country Head & Managing Director.

Starting with just two people, the company grew to a staff strength of 60 people and achieved a turnover of Rs.14 crores. I am responsible for this exponential growth of the company and its spread.

So let history repeat itself, now at FerroClad!

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Aiming to be a Global Player -

Primo Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. K. Pandian Sr. Dy. General Manager-Marketing Primo Automation Systems (P) Ltd. Primo Automation is in a predominant position when it comes to welding automation. The reasons are many: One is the engineering acumen and technical reservoir. At the helm of the company are two technocrats -- one an IIT metallurgist Mr. C. Balasubramanian; and the other an electronics engineer Mr. P. Rajagopalan - both with vast experience in the industry spanning over 3 decades.

They are backed by a young breed of seventy graduate engineers, trained in modern technologies to add value to everything the company does to ensure customer delight. The second is a sprawling, well equipped production facility which can take in tomorrow’ s growth and expansion. The third is a broad product portfolio which can meet the needs of everyone aspiring for welding automation be it at any level . The fourth is an enviable list of satis�ied customers who can vouch for the quality, reliability and commitment of Primo which is proactive to the market needs and is spreading its wings to reach out to the world.

The Era of Automation Welding automation is slowly catching up in India. The users are realizing the bene�its of automation, especially when the skills are becoming scarce. The time has come when the manufacturers need not solely depend on the skilled manpower to churn out production.

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On the other hand, depending on the level of automation opted for, the production unit or the fabricator can enhance his productivity manifold, while maintaining quality, consistency and precision in jobs repetitive or otherwise.

When we say different levels of automation, the machine can be a relay logic version, PLC or CNC based or using robotics. The higher the level, the lower is the manpower requirement and the need for the skill. Primo is in the entire gamut of welding and cutting, of course related to arc welding. “We are using all advanced welding processes for automation including TIG, MIG, SAW and plasma. When it comes to cutting, plasma has great advantages like high speed cutting and obviating the need for post weld operations like grinding and chipping”, says Mr. K. Pandian, Senior DGM-Marketing - Primo. The company offers both welding and cutting equipment and solutions.

There are certain applications where robotic welding or cutting are inevitable. Like for instance operations in hazardous areas. Otherwise one can decide to what extent the job can be automated. He can also choose to automate palletizing, materials handling, etc. in addition to welding or cutting. It makes no sense to go in for automation unless there is volume of work and the return on investment is not realized within two years. Welding automation is used with advantage in industries as diverse as automobile, construction, power, heavy fabrication, railways, aerospace and defence.

Primo caters largely to fabrication, construction , Valves and Power sector and to a lesser extent to automobiles and other sectors.

Manufacturing Mettle The company has its full-�ledged manufacturing facilities at Amarambedu, near Sriperumbudur, Chennai. It has an agile workforce of 130 people The company makes SPMs using robotics offered by Fanuc/ABB. On an aver-

age it chisels out 50-60 machines a year. A machine may cost Rs.5 lacs or Rs.5 Crores depending on the level of automation. Describing the process of developing custom-built machines, Mr. Pandian says: “After the enquiry is received, we visit the customer, understand his requirements, and then discuss the same with our engineering team and develop the concept proposal and submit it to the customer, showing visually how the system will look and perform. Once that is approved, a techno-commercial offer is made and submitted. In the case of customized products, the development period can be anywhere between one month to one year”.

Presently Primo has a team of 70 engineers distributed among various departments including Electrical, Mechanical, CNC, Robotics, Planning and IT. A 200 plus installation base for over 120 clients speaks volumes of the commitment and capability of Primo.

Its impressive client list includes Alstom, Axles India, Brakes India, BHEL, DLW, Fedders Llyod, Flow Serve, Forbes Marshall, Isgec, GE Dresser Valves, Global Wind Power, GMW, Great India, HAL, ICF, KCP, KSB, L&T, Pennar Group, Suzlon, Tata Motors, Texmaco, Thermax, Wheels India, Wipro, Zamil Steel etc. Export is a major thrust area for Primo. About 15-20% of its turnover comes from exports. Primo products are exported to Middle East, Australia, USA, Malaysia and Singapore.

Taking this highly integrated approach of concept, design and manufacture, Primo has dedicated itself to serve the growing demands of the industry without compromising on its customer focus, ethics in business and its employees’ welfare.

The company has annual turnover of Rs.40 crores at present. It is aiming to be a Rs.100 crore company by 2017.

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JOBS OPENING ACROSS INDIA

MANAGER - SALES & MARKETING @ AHMEDABAD He will need to handle Western India ( Gujarat, Maharashtra, M.P., Rajasthan, Delhi ) Qualification: Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical OR Graduate in any Field. Should have 10 Years experience in Screw & Recip Air compressor field in Western India.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT, Graduate with 5-10yrs, Good at MIS, Will be reporting to Chairman. She will need to maintain chairman’s office.

SR SALES ENGINEER -CUTTING TOOLS The candidate shall have experience of min. 1.5 years as an engineer in Cutting tools from companies dealing with Sandvik, Kennametal, Widia, Seiko, Mitshubishi and Iskar.

SR.SALES ENGINEER- DIPLOMA /B.E. IN MECHANICLA / ELECTRICAL With 3 -5 Years experience in Air compressor field or Engineering products. Will have to take care of areas from Baroda to Vapi.

ASST GENERAL MANAGER – SALES FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN REGION Should have experience in marketing high power laser cutting systems, other fabrication equipments, Press break, managing the team, creating strategy for selling etc.

ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER -FIRE SYSTEMS, BANGALORE With degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering and DBM. Should have experience of 8 to 10 years preferably in Marketing Industrial products. Would be responsible for Marketing of Heavy Electrical product.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER BANGALORE, Candidate with Dip/B.E./BTech/Bsc / Indl.Elect in Instrumentation with 5 plus years of relevant experience. Will be responsible for Marketing and Sales of Field INSTRU MENTATION AND CONTROL products in Industries and Govt.

Organizations.

BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER –CHENNAI, Candidate with B.E. Civil, ME-Civil (Post Graduate in Structural Engineering preferable) with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Candidate will be responsible for detailed design inclusive of alignment, structural forms, analysis using various methods, Design of different types of bridge.

HIGHWAYS DESIGN ENGINEER –CHENNAI Candidates with 2 plus years of hands on experience in designing with reputed consultancy firm, must have experience in analyzing field surveys and investigations. • Must have done feasibility studies for highways, detailed design.

SALES ENGINEER – CHENNAI (FEMALE – LOCAL) Candidate aged 23-30 yrs should have min. 1-3 yrs of relevant experience. Travelling required and local candidates only should apply.

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AREA REPRESENTATIVES For area 1- Chennail/Vellore/Villipuram - hometown need to be chennai For area2 :salem/Nammakal/Eroad/ Coimbattore – hometown at Salem Graduates with minimum 3 Years in Automobile Spare Selling (Heavy vehicle)

SR CONSULTANT(SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT) -NEW DELHI, Candidate should have Engineering - Chemical/ Civil/ Environmental degree. Will be part of the team to per QCINABET Manual for Functional Area” Solid & Hazardous Waste Management (including Municipal solid wastes)

PLANT INCHARGE, GANDHI NAGAR, With 10 - 15yrs relevant experience, should have degree in BE Mech /EC with MBA(mandatory). Can be from any manufacturing industry but need to have strategic Knowledge on Laser machines /Heavy Machineries. Need to have ISO Knowledge and be proactive drive the Unit and will need to prepare annual plan and reports, review etc.

OPERATIONAL MANAGER -GANDHI NAGAR A Technical graduate with 10–15 years of exp, should have good knowledge of Six sigma, lean, TPM, Kaizen, problem solving, analytical & strategic thinker. Candidate should be able to handle the entire plant activities like assembly, QC.

ASSISTANT MANAGER: STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER, HYDERBAD, Should be able Coordinate Civil / Structural Engineering design activities with other design and engineering groups, Receive and distribute design instructions pertaining to plant design requirements and procedures.

AUTOCAD DRAFTSMEN, HYDERBAD, Structural Detailing using Autocad, design responsibilities includes RCC steel detailing for solar mounting structures,should be able to interpret data obtained from topographical surveys, 2D and 3D drafting in Autocad.

Candidate should have excellent communication skills.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, HYDERBAD Should have min of 3 years of experience in specifying investigation programs, testing protocols and interpreting geotechnical investigation, conceptual and value engineering with emphasis on constructability issues. He should be able to carry out geotechnical studies to deliver the outcome.

PROJECT ENGINEER, HYDERBAD Candidate with D.M.E. / B.Tech Mechanical with 2 to 6 yrs, should have experience in erection and commissioning, Operation and maintenance of crushing plants, equipments, belt conveyor system etc., at Project sites.

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SERVICE ENGINEER, CHENNAI With 1-3yrs experience, candidate should be from WTP, STP, RTP Service Support Engineer, Chennai, QUALIFICATION: DIPL. INSTRU / ITI INSTRUMENT MECHANIC / NCTVT INSTRUMENTATION / A.T.I./I.T.I Job involves SERVICE SUPPORT, ONSITE COMMISSIONING, CALIBRATION AND INSTALLATION OF FIELD INSTRUMENTS, CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

SALES MANAGER (DEFENCE), HYDERABAD Candidate need to have Good Defense contact (mandatory), should be BE/BTech – ECE or BE/BTech – ECE with MBA- Marketing with min 5 Years of hardcore experience in selling the Testing tools or any other electronic products to the related industry.

Sales Manager (IT) – Females Only, Hyderabad Qualification: BE/BTech – ECE or BE/BTech – ECE with MBA - Marketing Experience :- Min 5 Years of hardcore experience in selling the IT products preferably Security Software’s Skills :- Should have an out-box-thinker with go getter attitude with excellent communication skills.

Manager- Sales & Marketing, Kolkotta Experience :- 7 - 10 Years ( As a Marketing & Sales Manager in Drives Industry) Qualification :- BE in Electrical & Electronics (MBA would be an added advantage)

TECHNICAL SALES/SUPPORT ENGINEER – Mumbai, FEMALE candidate only Qualification : Dip / BE Instrumentation JOB PROFILE : Tech support to customers on instrumentation, evaluating inquiries, making offers, technical documentation and support, Coordination with sales & marketing team. Resolving customers product related issues etc.

ASSISTANT EXPORT MANAGER -EXPORT DIVISION – Pune, Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 8 to 10 Years experience in International Marketing activity for transformer accessories such as Tapchangers, Fire protection system for Transformers, Radiators etc. Should have sound knowledge about market and current market trends.

Calibration Engineer (Testing) Shivane Industrial Estate, Pune Male Candidates only - Should have Dip. Instrumentation / B.Sc. Electronics with min 6 months to 2 yrs., Male candidates only Will be responsibilities for testing and calibrations.

SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER -INTANK TAPCHANGER - Pune Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, with 12 to 15 years in Marketing. Experience. Preferably in Marketing activity for transformer accessories such as Intank Tapchangers, Marketing industrial products. Would be responsible for Marketing of heavy engineering companies.

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Cutting-edge robotic welding automation technology

By ANGELO BONOTTI

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IESSE ROBOT SPA, Italy, a leading company with over 30 years of experience in the robotics industry, intends continuing its development and expansion policy on international markets, on which the company presents consolidated know-how and constantly updated technology.

The company is Uni En Iso 9001/2000 certified and has been recognized as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research Laboratoryâ&#x20AC;?, entered in the register of the Ministry of Industry and contemplating for its customers access to the opportunities provided by applicable regulations on technological innovation.

The company recently obtained orders for automated plants in two major areas, which represent countries that will best offer investment opportunities in coming years - Russia & the Indian Subcontinent.

Robotized Welding Plant for Railway Wagon Chassis Supplied

By Tiesse Robot Spa, Italy in Russia Tiesse Robot spa has supplied a major Russian group, manufacturer of railway wagons for the transport of Ore, with an arc welding plant

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which represents the first of a series of similar investments by the buyer.

The plant in question will be used to weld the sturdy chassis of the railway wagons which transport ore and is made up of an impressive portal, with two triple-axis carriages each bearing a KAWASAKI FA06E welding robot. The carriages run on an overhead rail with a working stroke of 23 m, and each carriage features two axes which allow additional movements in direction Y and direction Z, for strokes of 4000 and 1500 mm respectively.

This enables the robots to cover the volume relating to a chassis with a length of 18500 mm and a width of about 3000 mm. The chassis is in turn supported by a positioning device, which enables it to be rotated by 360 degrees, having a capacity of 20 t, necessary to withstand the weight of the chassis and the relative positioning equipment.

The lathe positioning device, which has a rolling diameter of 3200 mm, features a mobile tailstock to enable the lathe to adapt to the various chassis configurations.

The robot and positioning device movement axes are interpolated with the movement of the robot itself and therefore controlled by the robot movement controller.

The supply also comprises a positioning device similar to that previously described, to be used for chassis preparation operations (prewelding), before this is transferred to the robotized welding station.

The welding units are FRONIUS and the island is fully controlled by PROFIBUS NETWORK. Technologies of this type have already been

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supplied by Tiesse Robot spa to the container, truck platform and compactor manufacturing industry.

At the time the system was put into production, further plants had already been optioned for welding all the other parts of the railway wagons, which enables us to appreciate how strategic the goods and passenger transport sector is in countries where distances are great and in which new transport infrastructures are being built.

Earthmoving machinery robotized welding plants supplied by Tiesse Robot in India Another particularly lively market is India, especially in the earthmoving machinery sector, such as excavators and the like. For Tiesse Robot spa, business started in this sector in 2012, with supplies made to a major international group operating worldwide, including in India. These consisted in a first series of robotized plants suitable for welding the socalled main-frame, booms, and

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dippers which are the main structural elements of these machines.

In particular, the boom and dipper welding plant features the use of a KAWASAKI Fa06E robot mounted on a revolving column, which enables the robot to work on two opposing lathe stations with a 3600 mm gap between plates, a rotatable diameter of 1500 mm and a capacity of 1000 kilos, on which are mounted the pre-welding booms in external stations. In this case as well, all the movement axes of the positioning device and of the column itself are interpolated with the robot system, providing extremely flexible operation. It should be noticed that the mentioned solutions also represent a good balance in terms of economic investment.

The second Main-frame welding plant on the other hand uses a KAWASAKI Fa06E welding robot hung on a column moving on a rail with a stroke of 13 metres, which thus enables the robot to work on two stations, with lathe positioning devices each having a capacity of

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2000 kg, rotatable diameter of 2500 mm and an approx. 4200 mm gap between plates. These positioning devices also feature a mobile tailstock to be able to adapt to the various dimensions of the main-frame. Such configuration permits covering all the area of the piece to be welded.

The welding devices also equip the previously-described Fronius island and both systems feature a ServoRobot Laser sensor required to detect the start-of-welding positions of the various joints acting without contact and thereby minimizing the search times compared to a traditional heading-technology.

The Customer, evidently more than satisfied with the work done by Tiesse Robot spa, is thinking about implementing further robotized plants in 2013, for welding other Earthmoving machinery components.

Tiesse robot on emerging-country markets The economic growth of the emerging countries requires industry manufacturers to produce large numbers of cargo handling industrial vehicles.

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Ever since it was first established, Tiesse Robot spa has been strongly export-oriented. The company is well-rooted abroad thanks to the controlled companies Tiesse Brazil in Brazil, Tiesse Robotic Deutschland in Germany and Tiesse Praga in the Czech Republic.

Tiesse Robot spa towards its philosophy to cater the most trusted services to its valuable Indian customers had entered the market in association with AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD (AWL), so that the services are provided through the Indian technicians. Necessary technical assistance are provided to the customer by trained technical personnel, who in turn offer Technical Training to the customer and manage spare parts locally.

AWL is providing technical Sales & Services for comprehensive before and after-sales service.

Tiesse Robot spa, a company that has always been closely focused on new-market changes, in past years has turned its attention to INDIA, where, thanks to a broad range of technologies, it has been able to present to leading local manufacturers of trucks and trailers its robotized technologies for the construction of the parts required to make such industrial products. Tiesse Robot spa, the company, established in 1976, has supplied over 5000 robot and robotized plants. In 1992 it entered into a joint-venture with the Japanese giant Kawasaki, the Twentieth anniversary of this agreement having been celebrated in 2012. One of Tiesse Robot’s strong points is after-sales assistance, which includes an indepth analysis of customer requirements, feasibility study and possible solutions, the execution of which is entrusted to the Research & Development Division. Once an order has

been acquired, a re-analysis is made together with a project manager, to draw up final technical specifications, a functional test is performed and start-up is made in the customer’s facility with relevant instruction courses.

The service is completed with installation backing. Company philosophy can be summed up in a number of key concepts such as investment foresight, professional staff, room for research, project flexibility.

Tiesse Robot spa makes robotized applications covering all production sectors, from Agricultural Industries to Earth Moving Equipment manufacturers, Aero space parts to Transportation, Furniture Industries to Automotive, Aluminium Foundries, to Handling and Palletizing, including the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries.

For more information Web: www.automationindiawelding. in

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Available now: New Eplan Platform 2.3

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he latest Version 2.3 of the Eplan Platform, which has been available for download since mid-August, is characterised by standardised and largely automated engineering across a consistent database. There is comprehensive support for new standard-compliant designations based on EN 81346 and the safety values focused VDMA 66413 exchange format. The central administration of phased-out items and a new search function for system settings are additional new features of the CAE software to allow interdisciplinary cooperation and configuration.

For example macros: Version 2.3 offers extensive options for handling macros/partial circuits and their variations. What is new is the fact that these macros can be edited and if needed be updated across the entire project within an incredibly clear table view. This means that comprehensive changes can be made within the project with just a few clicks of a mouse - potential error sources are reduced by means of central data storage. Secure in accordance with standards: EN 81346 and VDMA 66413 The definition of mechatronic solutions and the appropriate designations in the documentation are typical everyday designing tasks. The norm EN 81346 “Industrial Systems,

EPLAN 2.3 macros : Standardised and flexible configuration based on partial circuits and table-based macro editing

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Plants and Equipment and Industrial Products - Structuring Principles and Reference designations” is particularly widely accepted on an international level. The Eplan Platform 2.3 allows project structures and project designations to be implemented on a user-friendly basis in compliance with this current standard. There is also the issue of fail-safety of components and safety function in line with machinery directive 2006/42/EU. Eplan supports a consistent electronic data exchange format for the relevant safety-related values for automation components in accordance with VDMA 66413.The relevant safety data from the device manufacturers can be transferred to Eplan’s parts management system via a standardised interface. The values are saved directly with the components and are therefore directly available for designing purposes. This means there is no need for time-consuming manual amalgamation of safety values and the user can be sure to get things right.

Central administration of phasedout devices Phased-out items are generally replaced by a newer model, but are still used in existing projects and must be administered transparently.

In Version 2.3, the Eplan Platform makes the central administration of phased-out articles easier by allowing marking in the article administration system. There are also new check runs to give users even more safety in designing. Once stored centrally in the parts management system, the information is available to all involved across the entire project. This means that the CAE software creates more transparency in the engineering process and keeps existing projects manageable. While we’re on the subject of manageability: The Eplan software offers extensive configuration

options for individual adjustments to the way users work.

Easier searches, quicker results The new Version 2.3 also incorporates a high-performance search function which makes it easy to find and adjust the system settings by means of keywords. For the project data navigators available in Eplan, users can now define whether and which additional information is displayed in the tree view. The display options have been harmonized and extended and made adjustable to allow this. This makes navigation easier for the users and gives them additional flexibility in terms of individual configuration. There is a quick overview of important information to make engineering more productive.

Customers with a software service contract can download the new Version 2.3 directly from the home-page of solution provider Eplan. EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions that accelerate the product engineering process. Interdisciplinary expert systems ensure a maximum of productivity and data integration. The solution provider develops tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customer-specifically and provides comprehensive services such as customizing, consulting and training. Innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach, and international presence are the success factors. EPLAN is part of Rittal International and thus of the Friedhelm Loh Group with 11,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of about 2.2 billion in 2011. EPLAN is therefore synonymous with continuity and investment security. The company’s presence in 50 countries support 35,000 customers with more than 95,000 installations worldwide. ‘Efficient Engineering’ - the corporate motto underlines the consequence of optimized, efficient processes which keep companies competitive in the long term.

Web: www.eplan.in

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Custom-tailored drive units for baggage handling NORD DRIVESYSTEMS designs individual, low-maintenance drive solutions for baggage handling systems. The international manufacturer has already equipped numerous airports throughout the world in locations as varied as Hamburg, London, Johannesburg, or Taipei. The drive expert’s dedicated internet portal – http://airport.nord.com/ – provides a concise presentation of solutions for the industry.

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ORD’s economic drive systems are based on efficient 2-stage helicalbevel geared motors that are especially easy to handle due to the lightweight gearbox design. In addition, NORD offers an electronics program featuring uniform operation across a differentiated, but manageable model range.

Airport drive solutions include horizontal conveyors e.g. for checkin areas that perform simple startstop operation as well as drives with high overload capability and brake management to propel incline conveyor belts and vertical conveyors.

Economic motor-integrated frequency inverters ensure high dynamics and precision in lifting and sorting tasks. Basic screw and plug connections are all that is necessary for a very comfortable installation of these drives. NORD’s fast and expert customer service supports airports and OEMs in the planning phase and throughout delivery, assembly, and regular maintenance.

mn in the 2012 business year. The company founded in 1965 now has over

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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.

Company background

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS configures efficient, reliable drive concepts.

The airport.nord.com microsite presents solutions for the wide range of drive tasks in baggage handling systems.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 2,800 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

For more information Web: www.nord.com

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Red Lion panel meters win control design 2013 Readers’ choice award for 13th consecutive year Survey Respondents Name Red Lion Industry-Leading Panel Meter Provider

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ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today was recognized for its industry-leading panel meters

by Control Design Readers’ Choice Awards 2013. This is the 13th consecutive year that the readers of Control Design have selected Red Lion as the top provider of panel meters in the industry.

“Being recognized by our customers for the 13th time in a row in the face of fierce market competition reaffirms our determination to continually develop the best industrial automation solutions in the industry,” said Jesse Benefiel, vice president of product management at Red Lion Controls. “We believe this accolade was earned by providing customers and partners with innovative technology, high-quality products and responsive technical service.”

To determine this year’s winners, Control Design sent questionnaires to approximately 15,000 mag-

azine subscribers who work directly with industrial automation and control products. The questionnaire included an unaided ballot in which participants were asked to identify the vendors that came to mind in response to the questions. Respondents had to pull Red Lion’s name from memory or experience, further validating the company’s products and services. Only companies that received at least five percent of the category vote were recognized. Since the survey began in 2001, Red Lion has consistently dominated the panel meter category.

“There are dozens of top-notch suppliers in the automation and control space that are constantly seeking affirmation for their product designs and offerings,” says Joe Feeley, editor-in-chief of Control Design. “Our Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the market leaders that have been able to differentiate themselves by delivering truly innovative and cutting-edge products to the marketplace.” With more than

3.5 million panel meters sold since the company’s inception, Red Lion’s digital and analog offerings are the most comprehensive in the industry.

Red Lion panel meters easily accommodate a wide range of applications through varying models, inputs, sizes and other capabilities. From compact CUB indicators to versatile PAX process meters, Red Lion provides flexibility that allows customers to seamlessly add or change capabilities with plug-and-play field installable option cards. The end result delivers real-time visibility that drives productivity. For more information, please visit www.redlion.net/together.

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

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

For more information, please visit www.redlion.net/together. Red Lion is a Spectris company.

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New Mill 4-15™ Platform from Kennametal provides Best-in-Class shoulder milling Innovative double-sided design has four cutting edges; options available for 90degree shoulder milling applications.

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xperienced manufacturers know that when milling, three main considerations predominate – metal removal rate, tool life, and surface finish. All three are critical to successful metalworking, but often one will predominate. Manufacturers facing parts requiring 90-degree shoulders also know that achieving true 90-degree shoulders and minimizing the scallop or step marks between passes absolutely requires a high-performance cutter.

The new Mill 4-15 platform from Kennametal is that best-inclass system. Mill 4-15 features a double-sided insert with four cutting edges for effective cost per edge and able to take up to 15mm [.590”] depth of cut, while a unique cutting edge design assures positive contact through 90-degree milling and virtually “stepless” solution for steppingdown applications. In addition, an integrated wiper facet achieves bestin-class surface finishes.

“After its development, it’s safe to say Mill 4-15 is a definite game-changer,” says Juan Seculi, Kennametal indexable milling product manager. “Between the cutter body and insert features available, customers can be assured of high value from the best product available.”

Mill 4-15 inserts will be available precision ground or molded inserts with corner nose radii from 0.4 mm to 2.4 mm. Topographies include GE with a high positive rake, effectively lowering cutting forces while reinforced cutting edge emphasizes

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there are no compromises.”

About Kennametal Celebrating its 75th year 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 cutting-edge strength for medium to heavy applications. Mill 4-15 cutter bodies are manufactured to very tight tolerances. Multiple cutter body options, including screw-on, cylindrical shank end mills, Weldon shank end mills, and shell mill cutters with effective internal coolant feature are available.

“Companies are often forced to trade off work efficiency, surface quality, or overall cost in shoulder milling,” Seculi says. “Mill 4-15 offers a universal solution for a majority of workpiece materials in a costeffective, multi-edge design. Now

advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure.

With approximately 13,000 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

New Mill 4-15 platform from Kennametal for 90-degree shoulder milling.

prosperity to people everywhere.

For more information, Web: www.kennametal.com

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Pan-India study by AEEE and Schneider Electric of Indian Business highlights varied findings on energy consumption and energy efficiency trends More than 300 industry units across Food and Beverages; Textiles, Automobiles, Auto Ancillaries, Pharma, Building and Construction sectors across four metros and eight nonmetros reached out for this study

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chneider Electric India, in partnership with AEEE announced the findings of a national study on the energy consumption profile of Indian businesses and drivers for clean energy investment. This survey was conducted in the month of September 2013, with 300 respondents across metro and Tier II cities in India providing details on how they look at their energy consumption.

The cities included in the study are four metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata and eight Tier II cities - Ludhiana, Jaipur, Rajkot, Nasik, Lucknow, Vijayawada, Kochi and Patna. 170 (57%) respondents belonged to the manufacturing and also small business sector, 110 (37%) respondents were from the building & construction sector, and the balance 6% represented miscellaneous industry.

Sub-sets of industry verticals included food and beverage companies, textiles, automobiles and auto ancillaries, pharma and the building and construction sector.

Nearly 80% of the respondents were small and medium businesses, with over 50 responses from large enterprises. 54% of the respondents were from Metros, while the rest belonged to Tier II cities.

The respondents were heads of administration or finance, owners or chief operating officers of these companies. Unveiling the study, Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director and

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Country President, Schneider Electric India said, “We’re seeing rising energy costs impact bottom-lines across the industries in the country, especially impacting the SME sector. Rising energy costs is further compounded by lack of reliable grid supply. According to industry reports, power losses are reportedly costing India a GDP loss of US$ 68 Bn annually. In such a situation, we are seeing that industrial consumers of power are keen to embrace new solutions on energy efficiency and management that can bring down costs or at least keep them constant. This pan-India and crossindustry study in partnership with AEEE validates what we’re seeing in today’s ecosystem. At the same time, we’re happy to be seeing a greater reliance on energy efficiency solutions such as efficient lighting, smart meters, building automation and renewables.”

Dr. Koshy Cherail, President, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) said, “For Indian businesses and exports to be competitive in today’s globalised marketplace, both, the price and supply of power need to be kept in mind. Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of energy management and through this study we’re seeing industry leaders point to a greater uptake with regards to energy efficiency, especially in nonmetro India. Energy consumers are pointing to more government incentives and

Key Highlights of the AEEESchneider Electric Study on Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency trends ● Businesses in metro cities spend more on energy compared to the businesses in non-metro areas. ● The average annual energy spend of the respondents was INR 3.4 crores, out of which businesses spend approximately INR 1 Crore on diesel as fuel for generators and other processes. ● Electricity and diesel are the two most common sources of energy identified by the respondents. ● Respondents paid three times more per kilowatt-hour from diesel as compared to the average electricity tariff from the grid. ● 60% of the respondents did not have someone in the organization responsible for energy management. ● Approximately 55% the respondents do not track their energy use in terms of specific energy use or energy use intensity metrics.

Of the ones that did track their energy use intensity, the most common ways of tracking energy spend are rupees spent per unit manufactured per year, or kilowatt-hours of energy consumed per unit manufactured per year. ● Nearly one third of the respondents would like to reduce their energy costs, but do not have a goal for doing so.

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Specific Energy Efficiency Insights from the AEEESchneider Electric study ● 93% of the respondents would like to reduce their energy costs, but 55% of them do not have either the goals or the know-how for reduction. ● Use of energy efficient lighting is the most common energy efficiency measure that is adopted by Indian industry. ● Adoption of energy efficiency measures is 50% greater in non-metros compared to Metro cities. ● Cost savings was the biggest driver for energy efficiency investment decisions. Brand image, policy or standards and government incentives were other significant drivers. ● Three quarters of all respondents said that they anticipate up to 15% of their electricity coming from renewable sources in the next 3 to 5 years. ● 83% of the respondents anticipated spending, in the year ahead, at least the same as last year on energy efficiency. 49% of the respondents anticipated spending, in the year ahead, more than last year on energy efficiency. ● About 40% of the respondents claimed to have invested in energy efficiency in the last year.

policy initiatives as key drivers to this uptake.”

High spending cities are:

The AEEE – Schneider Electric study identified the following parameters for the study:

● Among the Metros, the highest cities are Mumbai followed by Delhi, and then Kolkata.

● Energy Cost and its impact on business

● Among non-metros, the highest spenders are Kochi, Ludhiana and Nasik.

● Trained manpower and use of analytics ● Outlook for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ● Investments ● Awareness regarding efficiency policy issues

energy

● Setting energy reduction goals and ability to execute the plan Highlighted below are some of the key findings of this study for reference.

Cost of energy as a percentage of overall cost of business 1. Energy cost as % of operating expense o 25% of all companies claiming to have energy expenses at more than 10% and at the same time about 30% of companies have energy expenses at <2% of their total expenses Energy expenses are seen more in metro based companies where 30% claimed energy to comprise more than 10% of total expenses

2. Expenditure on Energy ● Total approximate energy budget on an average is ~ Rs. 3.5 cr. ● This is higher in metros than in non metros

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3. Share of energy sources ● About 2/3rd (between 68 – 70%) of energy expenses across both metros and non-metros are on grid based power. ● The balance is primarily on diesel (between 24 – 26%) and on gas (a little over 3%) and other sources. ● There is no marked difference between metros and non-metros.

Awareness & relevance of energy management 4. Drivers for energy management decisions ● Key driver for energy management decisions is energy cost savings ● Govt incentives, brand image, government policy / industry standards are the other drivers ● No differences observed across metros & non metros on this

5. Energy efficiency approaches expected to gain acceptance ● Most commonly used energy efficiency measures are efficient lighting, followed by smart meters, building automation, and renewables ● Renewables deployment are sig-

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nificantly more in non metros – nearly double of metros ● The study found that this is highest in Kochi, followed by Lucknow and then Jaipur.

6. Barriers to meeting energy efficiency goals ● Funding and ROI expectations are the greatest barriers to meeting energy efficiency goals

and Jaipur ● Slight more than 1/3rd industry contacted mentioned that they track and analyze energy consumption data ● About 1/3rd businesses are not sure about any of the energy management practices

Outlook for renewable energy

● Both of these are more prevalently reported in non metros

9. Considering investment in renewable energy

● Funding as a barrier has the highest mentions in Lucknow, Vijayawada and Ludhiana.

● Close to 2/3rd of the businesses contacted have considered investment in renewable energy

● ROI as a barrier has the highest mentions in Kochi, Lucknow and Bangalore

● This is marginally higher at 66% amongst businesses based in nonmetro cities

Trained manpower and use of analytics

● Highest consideration on renewable energy investments being seen in Nasik, Kochi and then Ludhiana

7. Business has role for energy management ● In more than half of the businesses overall, there is no one responsible for energy management this is very high in metros at 59% ● But interestingly close to half the businesses in non metro report that there is someone responsible for energy management – this is significantly higher than metros

8. Energy management practices followed ● Non-metros showed a higher focus on energy audits ● 3 highest cities are Kochi, Lucknow

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spends will be only up to 5% are Patna and Rajkot.

Energy Reduction Goal 11. Energy reduction goal for the next 5 years ● 39% of all respondents have a goal and a process in place – however this is seen to be much higher in metros at 49%. ● Significant 28% businesses in nonmetro cities claim they have a goal but do not know how to reduce the consumption in SMEs, this is highest for Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Construction. ● In Enterprise, this is highest for IT Telecom followed by construction.

Outlook for investments in energy efficiency 12. Invested in energy efficiency programmes

10. Projected share of renewable energy as part of the energy portfolio

● More than 44% businesses claim to have invested in energy efficient programs in the last year

● Most of the businesses contacted feel that in next few years renewable energy will form 5% to 15% of their energy portfolio (this is seen to be much higher in nonmetros)

● Top metros having made investments in energy efficiency – Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.

● Expenditure on renewables being 5% or more of the overall energy spend

● Top non-metro cities are Vijayawada, Nasik and Kochi. ● Interestingly the study revealed that investment in energy efficiency programs is significantly higher in non-metro cities at 53%

● The top metros that believe spends will be up to 5% are Kolkata and Delhi.

13. ROI on energy efficiency and sustainability investments

● Top non metros that believe

● Amongst those who claim to

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have made investments in energy efficiency programs, about half feel that ROI is less than 25% in energy reduction costs ● Most others feel that it is between 25% to 50% in energy reduction costs Significant 21% in metros are unsure of the ROI from energy efficiency programmes ● Highest metro on this is Kolkata. ● Highest non-metro is Rajkot (Gujarat).

Awareness regarding energy efficiency policy issues 14. Awareness of regulations / incentives ● Non metros cities demonstrate comparatively higher awareness levels of regulations and incentive linked to energy use 3 non-metros with the highest awareness levels are 1. Lucknow, 2. Delhi 3. Nasik

15. Most impactful energy policy in improving energy efficiency ● Tax credits/ incentives or rebates and codes and standards are the most impactful policies impacting energy efficiency program in the businesses ● While Tax incentives are mentioned higher in non metros, and codes and standards higher in metros ● Codes and Standards – highest

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metros for this are Mumbai, followed by Kolkata and Bangalore

About the study This survey was conducted in the month of September 2013 with 300 respondents across Metro and Tier II cities in India who provided details on how they look at their energy consumption. 170 (57%) belonged to the manufacturing and also small business sector, 110 (37%) were from the building & construction sector, and the balance 6% were miscellaneous.

Nearly 80% of the respondents were small and medium businesses, with over 50 responses from large enterprises. 54% of the respondents were from Metros, while the rest belonged to Tier II cities.

The respondents were heads of administration or finance, owners or chief operating officers of these companies.1

About Schneider Electric As a global specialist in energy management, with operations in more than 100+ countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient and green across multiple market segments.

The Group has leadership positions in energy & infrastructure, industrial processes building automation & datacentres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications.

With approx. 24 billion euros sales in 2012, the company’s 150,000+ employees are committed to help individuals & organizations “Make the most of their energy.”

7th of November 2008, as an industry association created for the specific purpose of facilitating collaboration among India’s energy efficiency (EE) industries and service providers.

AEEE is a not-for-profit organisation (registered as a society).

AEEE enables India’s energy efficiency stakeholders to convene on a common platform that supports the Government’s energy conservation programmes and energy efficiency policy implementation, market development, and thereby EE improvements in all sectors of India’s economy.

Promoted by EE industry leaders, Distribution Companies, academic and research institutes and national and international nongovernment organizations working in the energy conservation space, AEEE is active in energy efficiency policy research, capacity building and implementation advisory. It has successfully worked with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, its State Designated Agencies, Central and State Regulatory Commissions, and other organizations on various initiatives towards energy efficiency and conservation.

The founding members and supporting partners have established the AEEE as a means to create professional cooperation among market players like the equipment vendors, project developers, consultants and ESCO companies in order to achieve a vision of an Indian economy that is energy efficient. AEEE is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act (1860).

About AEEE AEEE was launched in New Delhi, on

For more information Web: www.schneiderelectric.com

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The most reliable and economical 4-wheel overhead chain conveyor system you can buy TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity Type Breaking Strength Working Tension Load capacity on each hook DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AFTER IN-DEPTH ON-SITE STUDIES OF ITS APPLICATIONS, OPERATIONS AND MAINTAINANCE REQUIREMENTS HOLTZ-SUPER’S DISTINCTIVE FEATURES ● LOW POWER CONSUMPTION ● 5 MM THICK ANGLE SECTION

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10 – 18 Tonnes / hour.

4-Wheel bi – plainer chain.

6000 Kgs. 600 Kgs. 60 Kgs. TRACKS ● BOLTED TRACK ASSEMBLY ● 30 X 4 MM THICK CHAIN LINK PLATE ● SOLID CASE HARDENED WHEELS 47 MM ● O.D. X 14 MM THICK WITH HIGH CHROMIUM STEEL BALLS FOR BOTH GUIDE AND LOAD WHEELS

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RISM GAS DETECTION an ISO: 9001 company proudly presents the next generation digital Gas Detectors.

The COSMOS XP-3140 is a part of the new XP-3000 series which features portable detectors for various gases. PRISM is established in providing Gas Monitoring Systems to all major Oil Companies like IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, SHV, Gujarat Gas, GAIL, IFFCO, BARC, NTPC, HLL, House of TATA, BIRLA, OBERIO, HONDA, ITC etc. Its Systems are working all over India. The company has always been Technology and Customer driven and has always given the best at the least cost.

The XP-3140 is for measurement of high concentration gases up to 100Vol%. This is a reliable, flexible system with enhanced electronic features in a rugged field proven design and is suitable for inspecting the amount of gases remaining in tanks. The XP 3140 model has two Low ranges 0-10Vol% or 0-30Vol% and High Range 0-100Vol%. The device is most suitable for monitoring risk of explosion and can detect presence of any Combustible gas such as Methane, butane, Hydrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Dioxide etc. New Digital Display with simulated analogue Scale: It has a big LCD screen with a simulated analog scale and digital numeric read out which displays the gas concentration and levels at a glance. The numeric and simulated scale are displayed simultaneously. The big screen with a back light makes it very easy for an individual to see the readings even in low light conditions, the digits shown on the screen are also large in size facilitating easier reading.

The XP-3140 detects Combustible gases using thermal conductivity sensor. The gas alarm is an Intermittent Buzzer with a flashing red lamp right above the screen.

The alarm is set at 50Vol%. Built in Correction Factor for up to 5 Flammable gases: The device is single gas but can be termed as multi gas, concentration of up to 5 types of flammable gases can be read directly. The devise comes with built in correction factor for these flammable gases.

Auto Ranging Function: Being a Mutli range detector the detector automatically changes its reading ranges from L-Range to H-Range or vice-versa when the gas is changed as a result it reduces possibility of human error.

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Data – Logging Function: The XP-3140 makes it easy for maintaining logs as it can be connected to a PC and the readings can be downloaded on to the PC with the data cable and software. The device can be easily connected to any PC having a USB port and can be used to store the monitored logs for future references.

Self – Diagnostic Function: The XP 3140 comes with self-diagnostic functions that can detect low sample flow, sensor disconnection & circuit integrity. The Xp3140 has an in-built self diagnostic mechanism which enables the device to detect low sample flows, sensor disconnections, low battery or any circuit integrity thereby incase of improper readings. The XP-3140 informs you of the possible cause enabling the user to take the necessary corrective action.

Built in sample draw pump: The device is having in built micro air pump. This makes instrument much more effective and sensitive as it keeps on drawing air sample. XP-3118 also has a probe, moisture Filter/Trap and comes with standard 1 meter sampling hose. Optionally sampling hose is available in various lengths up to 30 meters.

Two power options: The XP-3140 runs up to 20 hours on 4 AA Alkaline batteries and up to 5 hours on the re-chargeable NiCd battery, which means that the device has 2 power options thereby providing a backup for urgent monitoring.

Light weight and compact: The device weighs just 450gms which is makes functionally very for the user and has explosion proof structure.

Instrument is supplied with Standard Accessories as Soft case, 4x AA alkaline dry cells, Gas sampling hose (1 m), Probe with filter moisture trap, spare filters and manual. Optional accessories can be 2-30m gas sampling hose, Gas dilution probe, Data download software (CDROM software and USB cable).

PRISM - AN ISO 9001 Company - offers a very large range of portable detectors and FIXED ON LINE

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GAS MONTORING SYSTEMS for practically ANY GAS in ANY INDUSTRY including Special Applications like Ozone Detection, Odour Indicator, as well as Multi Gas Meters. We also provide Calibration, Repair Services & Process Instrumentation Integrated Solutions.

For more information PRISM GAS DETECTION PVT LTD. E-mail: prism@lpgsafety.com

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New Millenium3 Smart logic controller

ROUZET introduces new Millenium3 Smart logic controller. It has additional function & feature compare to our earlier version of Millenium3 essential. This has both Ladder and Function block diagram (FBD) programming methods. Millenium3 Smart comes with improved blue coloured screen for improved legibility. Models available with and without display.

A model comes with 2 types called compact and expandable range. It can expand up to 50 I/Os. A wide range of accessories can be directly connected to this Smart version. They are Remote display, touch panels, temperature sensors, light sensors, Bluetooth interface & STN & GSM modems. This can be mounted in panel and/or Din rail. A wide range of operating temperature range from -20째C to +70째C to cope with the operating constraints in severe environments.

It has several automation functions contained in a single product. Possibility of creating a network enabling communication between up to six Millenium3 units. Wiring time reduced by programming with M3 soft software.

A complete range of generic function and a wide range of dedicated functions are predefined in our M3 soft software. Intuitive programming requires no specialist knowledge. Menus available in 5 languages (English, French, Italian, Germen & Spanish). Function block programming is fun and very visual. Self-teaching made easier thanks to user-friendly online help and programming examples.

For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd 23, Trident Towers,

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E-mail: india@cstsensors.com

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Combined bearings

AVITSU combined bearings are suitable for forklifts and are designed as per the technical requirements of the fork lift and mast manufacturers. Similarly these are also suitable for linear motion in other equipments.

The design incorporated in KAVITSU combined bearings gives the best resolution of the external load into its components. The complete sharing of the radial and axial load is allowed with design of the bearing. It is a combination of main bearing and axial bearing which takes the radial and axial load well in proportion.

With this, the linear motion is smooth and there is no sliding friction. This leads to low wear and tear of supports / channels and saves power as well. Vibration level is reduced, which in turn decreases the noise level.

This system allows the extended life for bearing and the profile, as it minimizes the specific pressure value between bearing and the beam. Assembly of bearing is very simple. A plate or a shaft can be directly welded on soft axle of bearing and the welded bearing can be inserted in the beam which is then ready for use. All rolling components are manufactured from alloy steel with proper heat treatment keeping hardness as per standard bearings (60 HRC). The bearing is a combination of inner race, outer race, centre pin, welding bolt and radial ring. The bearing is filled with lifelong lubricating grease and has a rubber sealing to avoid leakage and to protect it from dust and other foreign particle. Special greasing arrangement is done for applications where environmental conditions are extreme. The bearings are manufactured in LIGHT series and HEAVY series. Light series bearings comprise of outer diameters from 52 mms to 150 mm and are suitable for use in the channels or I sections accordingly.

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For heavy duty applications heavy channels or I sections are used and the sizes involved are from 165 to 309 mm as outer diameters. The main application are in pallet stackers, pallet lifter, telescopic fork, lift masts, tool changer system for heavy moulds for plastic molding machine, tool changing systems for various dies, lifts systems, eccentric lifting tables, robot tracks, multi axis units, heavy load linear systems, pallet in feeding station, fast picks.

For more information Kavitsu TRANSMISSIONS Pvt Ltd. W-85, Additional MIDC, Satara – 415004.

E-mail: marketing@kavitsu.com, kaustubh@kavitsu.com

Single phase TRMS power clampmeter with PC interface 15 Functions 23 Ranges Special features : ● Power measurement of selectable W, VAR & VA with dual-display Total Power Factor features ● Auto VA (Auto selection on ACV, DCV or ACA functions). ● Peak-rms HOLD.

General specifications ● Sensing : True RMS sensing ● Jaw Opening & Conductor diameter : 45mm max. ● Display : Voltage functions: 6000 counts LCD display(s) ● Power, Ohm & Hz functions:9999 counts LCD display(s) ● ACA clamp-on function: 4000 counts LCD display(s) ● Update Rate : Power functions:1 per second nominal. ● Voltage, ACA Clamp-on, Ohm, Hz & Temperature functions : 4 per second nominal. ● Polarity : Automatic ● Low Battery Indication : Below approx. 2.4V ● Operating Temperature : 0°C to 40°C ● Relative Humidity : Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C ● Altitude : Operating below 2000m

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● Storage Temperature : -20°C to 60°C, < 80% R.H. (with battery removed) ● Temperature Coefficient : Nominal 0.15 x (specified accuracy)/°C @ (0°C18°C or 28°C -40°C) or otherwise specified. ● APO Timing : Idle for 17 minutes ● APO Consumption : 10µA typical ● Dimension : 224mm(L) x 78mm(W) x 40mm(H) ● Weight : 224 gms, approx.

SAFETY : ● Safety : Meets IEC61010-2-032 (2002), EN61010-2032(2002), UL61010B2-032(2003) Measurement Category : CAT III 600V AC & DC. ● Transient protection: 6.5KV (1.2/50µs surge). ? Pollution degree : 2 ● E.M.C. : Meets EN61326(1997,1998/A1) EN61000 -4 -2 (1995), and EN61000-4-3(1996) In an RF field of 3V/m: Total Accuracy = Specified Accuracy + 45 digits Performance above 3V/m is not specified ● Overload Protections : ACA Clamp-on jaws: AC 1000A rms continuous + & COM terminals (all functions):600V DC / AC rms.

Accessories : Test Leads(pair), Batteries Installed, User’s Manual, Soft Carrying Pouch.

Optional accessorieWs : PC interface kit ( including BA -1XX Cable, BUA-2303 USB to serial adapter, BC-100R USB port Cable & KM 2740 Software CD).

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS : KM 2740 Accuracy is ± (% reading digits + number of digits) or otherwise specified at 23oC ± 5oC & less than 75% R.H. True RMS ACV & ACA clamp-on accuracies are specified from 5% to 100% of range or otherwise specified. Maximum Crest Factor are as specified below, and with frequency spectrums, besides fundamentals, fall within the meter specified AC bandwidth for non-sinusoidal waveforms. Fundamentals are specified at 50Hz and 60 Hz.

All Specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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For more information KUSAM MECO G-17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T. J. Road, Sewree (W), Mumbai - 400 015. INDIA. Sales Direct.: 022 -2 4156638, Tel. : 022-241224540, 24181649 Fax : 022 - 24149659 Email : kusam_meco@vsnl.net, Website : www.kusamelectrical.com

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andhi Automations - India’s No.1 Entrance Automations & Loading Bay Equipment Company offers Rapid Roll-Up Doors that are ideal automatic doors used for fast access, goods and people transit areas or for internal and external areas of buildings. Fast sturdy, space saving and reliable, it is suitable for any industrial purpose.

The simplistic curtain design with its fast opening and closing speed ensures effective protection against cold, heat, dust and high resistance to wind pressures.

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is closing if an obstacle is hit Heavy duty motor: 3 phase 400 V motor, complete with limit switch and electrically operated hand brake.

IP65 rated electronic panel, complete with open-close-stop membrane push-button panel with autotest function, in compliance with European Directives 98/37/CE and 89/106/CE Provision for manual opening device with operation crank.

PVC see-through window section ensuring better visibility and thus safety when going through the door.

INVERTER system on request for different speed, accelerations and braking control.

The wide range offered features a whole array of unparalleled technological features. ● Hot-galvanised steel available in the RAL versions with over-baked epoxy coating with smooth finish or fine satin-finish AISI 304 stainless steel, complete with galvanised curtain winding pipe and with vertical uprights fitted with special self-lubricating sliding guide installed on a shock-absorbing spring system. ● Provision for roll-up roller casing. ● Electronic safety device to reverse motion when door

For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad(W) Mumbai – 400064 Off : 022- 66720200/66720300 (200 lines) Fax : 022-66720201 E-mail :- sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

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Hardness tester

● Hardness testing of large and heavy objects ● In production line of mass produced components ● Materials identification in stores and warehouses ● In locations with difficult access, or in confined spaces ● Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5% ● Impact device: Universal D device - Integrated ● Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS ● Automatic calculation of average and mean test values ● Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs) ● Weight: 166 g

Ultrasonic digital thickness gauge ● Easy to operate ultrasonic wall thickness gauge ● Suitable for metal, glass, homogeneous plastics

Some examples of materials that can be measured: * Aluminium, brass, cast iron, copper, steel, tin and many other metals * Nylon, Perspex, polyethylene, PVC, Teflon and other types of plastic * Ceramics, glass, rubber and many other materials not listed ● Sound velocity range up to 9999 m/s ● Display Resolution 0.1mm / 0.01mm / 0.001mm ● Measuring range: 1mm – 200mm / 300mm

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he TT210 Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge is lightweight and versatile. It uses both magnetic induction and Eddy current principles. Measure from 0-2000/3000 & more upto 20,000 Microns.

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Resolution : 0.1 / 1.0 Microns.

Supply with Probes, Battery, Test Pc, Calibrated Foils, Operation Manual in Portable carrying case/Bag.

For more information India Tools & Instruments co.

12/18, Tawa Lane, Unity House, Mumbai – 400 003.

Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 Web: www.indiatools.net

Heat Seeker 320 thermal imagers from IDEAL Industries Inc., USA

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he IDEAL HeatSeeker 320 Thermal Imager features a Class II laser and delivers a higher resolution thermal image (320 x 240) and a 2-megapixel visual image for ultra-sharp images in a wide temperature range of 14°F to 482°F with an industry standard accuracy of ±2°C. Four moveable hot and cold tracking cursors on a large 3.5” LCD screen which can be selected to identify the hottest and coldest temperatures in real time and will blend Thermal & Digital Images.

Up to 2,000 images can be stored on the HeatSeeker 320’s removable 2GB micro SD memory card.

It troubleshoots potential problems quickly and marks images with text & voice annotation. HeatSeeker Thermal Imagers come with ThermalVision™ PC software and all of the cables & accessories needed to make detailed reports for pin-point on-the-job accuracy.

It can save time and money by accurately measuring temperatures in an instant. It is IP54 rated to resist water and dust.

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Fax: +91-11-41410494 E-mail : sumitron@vsnl.com; delhi@sumitron.com Website: http://www.sumitron.com

Industrial digital multimeter from IDEAL Industries, Inc., USA

DEAL Industries 61-498 Digital Multimeter measure AC/DC Current, AC/DC Voltage, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Temperature and Diode Test. This Multimeter is packed with features for commercial and industrial environment, from the technical advantages of Auto/Manual ranging and True RMS measurements to the userfriendly benefits of auto backlight and dual display.

The 61-498 Digital Multimeter includes 100,000 count display, Peak hold, Auto hold, High Voltage indicator, High Frequency rejection mode, Data acquisition, Data logging & Data storage.

Tight Sight Clamp Meters 770 Series from IDEAL Industries, INC., USA

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DEAL developed the Industrial Clamp Meters 770 series to provide electricians with all the features they need for measuring in 1000A environments and industrial settings. The unique backlit digital display in the bottom of the clamp enables an electrician to view measurement result in dark, bright or tight location.

770 series Clamp meter is great for basic AC/DC current measurements, with added capabilities like True RMS, AC/DC Voltage, Resistance (0-999.9Ω), Continuity, Capacitance (0-999.9µF) and Frequency (20-400Hz) measurement. TightSight Clamps bring speed, accuracy, safety and ease-of-use together in one rugged meter line.

770 series Clamp meter have large 2 inch jaws for getting around multiple phase conductors.

For more information SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD. Head Ofϔice: 27, Community Centre, Naraina, Phase-I, New Delhi-110028, India Phone: +91-11-41410631-35;

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Polypropylene / PVDF / Pump SPECIFICATION: Capacity Range : Upto140M3/hr.

Head Range : Up to 49 Mir. Electrical Motor : Up to 25 HP Sealing Arrangement : Gft / Ceramic Volute Casing, Back Plate, Impeller are in Polypropylene / PVDF

SALIENT FEATURES Pumps are available in different mounting constructions like horizontal bare pumps, mono block pump. Pump shaft & sleeves are available with different materials compatible with the liquid handled.

Mono block construction pump

APPLICATION ● Bare shaft polypropylene pump used for continuous process operation. ● Mono block pump can be used for transfer application (intermittent use) ● Vertical pumps for lifting corrosive lying at the bottoms tanks. ● Seal less glandless pumps used for handling effluent water.

Bare shaft pump

LIQUID HANDLED Polypropylene can handle more than 560 types of chemicals like Ammonium Chloride/ Pickling, Con. HCL Acid, Calcium Sulphate, Caustic Soda, Cynic Acid, Ferric Nitrate, Phosphoric Acid and many more For more information MONIBA ANAND ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD. (MUMBAI) 5, Saphire Building,

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Gr. Floor, Tirupati Park, Sativalli Road, Village Waliv, Tal. Vasai (E), Opp. To Professional Couriers, Dist- Thane- 401 208, State- Maharashtra. INDIA | Tel.: 0250-6450425/26/27 Contact: Rakesh Engineer : +91 93230 13491 | Email: moniba83@gmail.com

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Connectwell spring loaded terminal blocks CTS4USC, CTS6USC & CTS10USC

onnectwell Spring Loaded feed through Terminal Blocks come with springs below the clamps. These Terminal Blocks are preferred for connections that involve safety requirements of the Electric Supply Industry (ESI) standards, British CEGB regulations and NTPC applications. In addition to high torque screws, these blocks have a built-in spring loading feature. It is recommended to use hook type lug / ferrule for Terminating wires in such connections.

These Terminal Blocks have specially designed current bar for the right location & placement of wires crimped in hook type lug / ferrule, thus preventing loosening of the wires even when the screw clamps are not tightened.

Specification: Type of Connection : CTS4USC – Spring Loaded Screw Clamp connection : CTS6USC – Spring Loaded Screw Clamp connection : CTS10USC – Spring Loaded Screw Clamp connection Terminal Pitch : CTS4USC – 6mm : CTS6USC – 8mm : CTS10USC – 8mm Connection Possibility : CTS4USC - 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm : CTS6USC - 0.2 – 6 Sq.mm : CTS10USC - 0.2 – 10 Sq.mm Approvals : UL, CSA, Demko, IECEE, CE Rated Voltage : CTS4USC/CTS6USC/CTS10USC 1000V Rated Current : CTS4USC/CTS6USC/CTS10USC - 32A / 41A / 57A

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These Terminal Blocks are preferred for connections that involve safety requirements of Electric Supply Industry (ESI) standard, British CEGB regulations and NTPC applications.

For more information Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 2870 636, 2870 766; Fax: +91 251 2870 889 E-mail: connect@connectwell.com Website: www.connectwell.com

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Conduits

he Flexible Corrugated Conduits are made up of high quality materials, they have extremely small bending radius. These Conduits offer good impact resistance and come with added benefits like being UV Resistant, Halogen Free, Acid Proof and Flame Retardant in Nature.

Specifications: Available Materials : Polyamide 6, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Galvanized Steel & PVC Coated Galvanized Steel.

Temperature Range : For Polyamide 6 -40 oC to +105oC Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polypropylene -40oC to +135oC Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polyethylene 15oC to +60oC Continuous Resistant : Polyamide 6 – Alcohol, Benzol, Greases, Mineral Oil, Diesel Fuel, Sea Water, Petrol etc. : Polyethylene-Acid, Sea Water, Ammonia, etc.

Protection Class : IP 67 & IP 68

Application: These Conduits find their applications in Machine Tool, Industrial Machinery, Chemical Machinery, Ship and Train Building, Switch Cabinet, Movable Machine Parts etc.

For more information Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4,5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705. (INDIA) Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 , Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 Email: sales@controlwell.com Website: www.controlwell.com

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Location : Lepetkata, Assam Budget : Rs. 83.95 crore Brahmputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. Mr. P N Prasad, MD Jaivinder Singh, Deputy General Manager, Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok, M.G.Road, Guwahati-781001, Assam, Tel : 0373-2914604, Fax : 0373-2733556

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lans to construct new Van Bhawan at Tulsi Nagar in Bhopal. Construction bids were recently invited in this regard.

Location : Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 90-95 crore M P State Tourism Dev Corp Ltd. Raghwan Kumar Singh, Managing Director, Paryatan Bhawan, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal - 462003, Madhya Pradesh.

Tel : 0755-2774340, 42.

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lans to construct Urban Haat comprising a building with 62 stalls and other facilities. 2 acres of land has been identi�ied in Vidyanagar for the same. The project is getting delayed due to funding issues.

Location : Vidyanagar, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 7.50 crore Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation (KHDC) Ms. Seema Garg, MD Balaraju, Accounts, Priyadarshini Commercial Complex No. 1, Tank Road, Ulsoor Bengaluru - 560042.

Tel : 080-25575421, 25575200, Fax : 080-2277509, E-mail: khdcravi@yahoo.com, khdc@vsnl.net,

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ngineering Projects India Ltd is currently executing civil, structural, architectural and electrical work for plant building – 1 at Lepetkata in Assam.

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ngineering Projects India Ltd is constructing laboratory cum canteen building, workshop and academic building at premises of NITA, Jirania, West Tripura. The work is in completion stage and so far around 95% of the construction is complete.

Location : Jirania, Tripura Budget : Rs. 51.78 crore National Institute of Technology Agartala Mr. Amit Deshpande, Director Biman Das, Junior Engineer, P.O:Former Tripura Engineering College, Barjala, Jirania, Tripura-799055.

Tel : 0381-2348508, 2348502, Fax : 0381-2348512, E-mail: biman.nita@gmail.com

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etting up multistoried academic building for accomodation of different departments at Tripura University. The construction work is being executed

by Engineering Projects (India) Ltd. The completion is targeted by Jan 2014.

Location : Tripura Budget : Rs. 59.55 crore Tripura University M K Sen, Engineering Consultant, Suryamaninagar, Tripura (W)-799022, Tel : 0381-2379105, 2379103, 2374801,2374803 Fax : 0381-2374802 M: 09436121356

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ngineering Projects (India) Ltd is undertaking the construction of ESI hospital & PG college at Manicktala consisting of structrural retro�itting, civil, mechnical, elecrical, sanitary, plumbing, sewerage, ETP, STP, HVAC etc. So far, around 80% of the work is over and the rest is targeted by December 2013.

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Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 103.78 crore Employees State Insurance Corporation Mr. Anil Agarwal, Deputy General S P Mahto, Junior Engineer, Panchdeep Bhawan, 5/1, Grant Lane, Kolkata-700012.

Tel : 033-22364451, Ext: 202, 22259236, 22364451-55, Fax : 033-22365279, M: 09038385683, E-mail: rd-westbengal@esic.nic.in, join5279@dataone.in

Saroj Mallick, Executive Engineer, M Block, Devi Ahillya Vishwavidyalaya Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore- 452017.

Tel : 0731-2438771, 2438709,2438718, Fax : 0731-2364182, E-mail: saroj.mallick@iiti.ac.in

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he foundation’s educational initiative, VidyaGyan plans to set up a school in eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is scouting for 40 acre of land in Varanasi, Allahabad and Gorakhpur districts in this regard.

Location : Uttar, Pradesh Shiv Nadar Foundation.

Mr. T S R Subramanian, Chairman S Pamela, Project Executive, HCL Technologies, New Corporate Tower, 3rd ϔloor, Sector-126, Noida - 201303.

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lans to set up Plast India International University at Vapi in Valsad district. The state government has approved 45 acre of land for this project.

Location : Valsad, District Gujarat Budget : Rs. 125 crore PlastIndia Foundation Mr. Mahendra Patel, Chairman Sonam Monga, General Manager, Andheri (East), Mumbai -400093.

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lans to set up permanent campus over 500 acre for IIT at Indore. Pre��uali�ication has been invited for designing and building of the campus. The work is likely to start by December 2013 and complete in 30 months.

Location : Indore, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 608.40 crore Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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lans to open 30 health clubs in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore over �ive years. �urrently, they have si� health clubs in the country, and will open �ive clubs by end of Nov 2014, with an investment of Rs 40 crore.

Location : Multiple Budget : Rs. 160 crore Fitness First Mega Pawar, Customer Service Ofϔicer, 5th Floor, N.H 8, Ambience

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Mall, DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon, Haryana.

Tel: 0124-4854200

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he hospital chain specialised in paediatric and maternity healthcare plans to set up hospitals in Pune, Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Kurnool and aims to have 1000 bed capacity from the current 450 bed by 2017.

Location : Multiple Budget : Rs. 100 crore Rainbow Hospitals Mr. Ramesh Kancharla, MD M Srinivas, Manager - BD, 22, Road No - 4, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500034.

Tel : 040-23319191, 44665555, Fax : 040-23397476, M: 9949622702, E-mail: managerbd@rainbowhospitals.in

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lans to construct 100 bedded hospital, nursing institute hostel and staff residences at Jalalabad. The work is likely to start in a month.

Location : Jalalabad, Punjab Budget : Rs. 21.96 crore Punjab Urban Development Authority R K Jaidka, Divisional Engineer, PUDA Bhawan, Sector-62, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab.

Tel : 0172-2215202, M: 9815400698

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he �irm has recently started its �irst hospital project at Anand and 2nd would be coming up at Ahmedabad.

Plans to add four hospitals in the next three years at Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad and Rajkot.The Ahmedabad project will complete by Nov 2014.

Location : Gujarat Zydus Hospitals & Healthcare Research Ganesh Nayak, COO V G Varghese, DGM Projects-Hospitals, Zydus Tower, Opp. ISKCON Temple, Satellite Cross Roads, Ahmedabad -380015.

Tel : 079 - 26868100, Fax : 079 -26862365,

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he company has recently launched ‘The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway’ project at Chennai. It’s 200 room property located at Rajiv Gandhi Salai.

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 150 crore Taj Group Zaid Farooqi, CCM, Oxford House, 15/17 Mumbai-400001, Tel : 022-66651000, Fax : 022-22846680/83, E-mail: zaidharooqui@tajhotels.com

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he hotel chain has launched its 175 rooms business hotel under the brand Courtyard by Marriot at Chakan in Maharashtra. They plan to open 3 more properties shortly. Currently it has 45 hotels under construction.

Location : Chakan, Maharashtra Marriott International Prasad Iyer, E Commerce Manager, Ground Floor, Unit No 2/4, Dynasty Business Park A, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059.

Tel : 022- 67241000, 66933000

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lans to set up around 20 more Gateway brand hotels in next 3 years in cities like Tirupati, Raipur, Kolkata, Pune, and Faridabad. Investment per room is around Rs 50 lakh Location : Multiple Taj Group (The Gateway Hotels & Resorts) Mr. Prabhat Verma, COO

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Zaid Farooqi, CCM, Oxford House, 15/17 N.F. Road, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai-400001, Tel : 022-66651000, Fax : 022-22846680/83, E-mail: zaidharooqui@tajhotels.com,

Business and Communications, APM Terminals Pipavav Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd 301, Trade Centre Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Mumbai - 400 051. India Tell No: 22 30011300, 30011316, M: 9619022196

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ighi Port is likely to construct the remaining three berths out of �ive as part of the project phase 1 by December 201�. The green�ield port is being developed in Raigad District of Maharashtra.

Location : Raigad, District Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 2500 crore Dighi Port Pvt Ltd. Mr. Vijay Kalantri, CMD (Phase 1) Oman Khosla, DGM, New Excelsior Building, 6th Floor, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort Mumbai- 400001.

Tel : 022-22074824/25, Fax : 022-2072124, 22019760

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shaped jetty off Tekra near Tuna is under construction at Kandla. Bids were invited recently for capital dredging.

Location : Kandla, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 279 crore Kandla Port Trust Rajendra Prasad, Executive Engineer Design, 06, Ground Floor, New Kandla - 370 210, Gujarat.

Tel : 02836-220013, 233192, Fax : 02836-220050, M: 09725338260, 9825225962 E-mail: xenplkpt@gmail.com

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lans expansion of Port Pipavav in Amreli district of Gujarat. The approvals are awaited from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) in this regard.

Location : Amreli, Gujarat Budget : Rs. 800 crore Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL) Prakash Tulsiani, MD Arun Ram, Senior Manager – Liner

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lans to set up a �x�50 M� coal �ired thermal power plant at Nagipatnam. Environment clearances are in place. The work is yet to start. The commissioning is planned by end of 2015.

Location : Nagapatinam, Andhra Pradesh Patel Energy Ltd. Jagan Mohan Rao, Chief Financial Ofϔicer, 8-2-293/82/A/76 Road No.9A,

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Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033 Andhra Pradesh, Tel : 040-44604888,44604811, Fax : 040-44604899, E-mail: patelenergy@yahoo.co.in

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600 (2x800) MW Darlipali Super Thermal project is planned in Odisha. So far, around 1205 acre of land is acquired. MoEF clearances not yet received.

Location : Sundergarh, Orissa NTPC Ltd. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD B K Upadhyay, DGM, 6th Floor, Engineering Ofϔice Complex, A-8A, Sector-24, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida-201301.

Tel : 0120-2410116, 333,3318606

Fax -01786-223174, M: 9418165411, E-mail: gm_sh@hppcl.gov.in

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lans to set up 4000 MW solar power plant over 20,000 acre of land belonging to Hindustan Salt at Sambhar.

Five central public sector undertakings including BHEL, PowerGrid, SJVN, Solar Energy Corporation, and Hindustan Salts would undertake this project. Initially 1000 MW capacity is targeted at an investment of Rs 7,500 crore.

Remaining 3,000 MW will be developed in six phases of 500 MW each. The operation and management contract is to be awarded to Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments.

The commissionining is expected in three years.

Location : Sambhar, Rajasthan Heavy Industries Ministry / Ministry of New and Renewal Energy Rajesh Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Room No. 150, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi–110011, Tel : 011-23063740, E-mail: gh.rk1967@nic.in

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lans to set up 191 MW Thana Plaun hydro electric power project near Mandi under Himalaya Hydropower Programme. Germany has committed a soft loan in this regard. The completion is expected by 2019.

Location : Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1630 crore Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (HPPCL) Mr. DK Sharma, MD PC, Anand, Senior Executive Engineer, Shongtog Karcham (HEP), Reckong-Peo, Distt. Kinnaur- 172107, Himachal Pradesh.

Tel : 01786- 222303,

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lans to construct a bridge connecting Camurlim to Tuem road stretch in Goa. The work is likely to start in October 2013.

Location : Camarlim, Goa Budget : Rs. 126 crore Goa State Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd. Sanjit Rodrigues, MD Jude Carvalho, Manager Engineer, Panaji-Goa. Tel : 0832- 6645769-73,

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Fax : 0832-2226256, E-mail: judecarvalho@gsidcltd.com

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lans to widen road from Chhavni crossing on BRTS to Jagannath Dharamshala up to 60 feet and development of parking space in the area to reduce the traf�ic load.

Location : Indore, Madhya Pradesh Indore Municipal Corporation Mr. Rakesh Singh, Commissioner Hans Kumar Jain, City Engineer Project, Indore, Madhya Pradesh-452007.

Tel : 0731-2431610, M: 9329361493

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agged contract from PHED, Ajmer to undertake regional water supply scheme for 199 villages and their habitants of Jawaja Panchayat Samiti in Beawar tehsil of Ajmer district. This project is on design, build and operate basis. The completion is in 36 months.

Location : Ajmer, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 247.81 crore SPML Infra Ltd. Rishabh Sethi, Executive Director Tariq Siddique, DGM-Corp Comm, SPML House, Plot No. 65, Sector-32, Gurgaon – 122001, Haryana.

Tel : 0124-3944555, Fax : 0124-3983201, M: 09711308320,

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agged a contract by PHED, Ajmer for work of Cluster Scheme of 151 villages of Banera and Hurda Tehsils with operation and maintenance for 10 years on Single point responsibility turnkey basis. The project mobilisation work has started and completion is targeted in 36 months.

Location : Ajmer, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 230.90 crore Pratibha Industries Ltd. Mr. Ajit B Kulkarni, MD Raju Bansode, Senior Manager Business Development, Universal Majestic, 13th & 14th Flr, Govandi, Mumbai – 400043.

Tel : 022- 39559999, M: 09930458537, E-mail: raju.bansode@pratibhagroup.com

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agged contract from PHED, Kota for Gagreen Water Supply Project.The work involves construction and commissioning of intake pumping stations, raw water mains, water treatment plant, clear water reservoir, elevated service reservoirs, cluster distribution and village distribution system with associated civil, electrical and mechanical works with PLC & SCADA on single responsibility turnkey basis to be completed in 36 months.

Location : Jhalawar, District Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 308.59 crore SPML Infra Ltd. Tariq Siddique, DGM-Corp Comm, Mr. Rishabh Sethi, Executive Director SPML House, Plot No. 65, Sector-32, Gurgaon – 122001, Haryana.

Tel: 0124-3944555, Fax : 0124-3983201, M: 09711308320,

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he company has assigned contract to Engineering Projects (India) Ltd for laying of 74 km pipe lines, pump houses and associate works.

Location : Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 86.86 crore Engineers India Ltd. T.R. Ramakrishan, Addl. General Manager (F), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Tel : 044-42616694, M: 09444906146

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Exhibition on Machine Tools & Automation Technology

Glada Ground, Chandigarh Road, Opp. Vardhman Mill, Ludhiana.

www.emat-int.com

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Top Ten Reasons for Choosing SAP Business One ERP 1.

Complete small-business essentials in a single system The SAP® Business One application seamlessly integrates the entire business across financials, sales, customer relationships, and operations in one system, eliminating duplicate entries and errors.

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

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

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

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

6. Ability to grow with your business As your business grows, SAP Business One can be flexibly configured to match your

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evolving business needs today and tomorrow.

7. Wide range of industry-specific packages SAP Business One is tailored to your type of business by combining core small-business fundamentals and additional functionality specific to your industry.

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

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

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

Like many decision makers in small businesses, you want to focus on growing your business but instead find yourself dealing with a flood of daily operational details, ad hoc requests for information, and nonstop competitive moves.

Meeting these challenges is difficult and time-consuming. When key pieces of information reside in different systems or locations, response times can lag and create customer dissatisfaction. And disjointed sales, accounting, and operational processes inevitably result in bottlenecks and reduced

productivity. Multiple systems also mean additional work – such as duplicate data entries – which in turn causes errors and delays.

Meanwhile, your competition is making it hard for you to find and keep customers.

To maintain a competitive edge, you need a clear view of all aspects of your business. You must streamline processes and find better ways to access the information that will result in the best business decisions. If you can effectively track and then access all customerrelated information, for example, you can service your customers more personally and intelligently at every point of contact – locking in their loyalty and ensuring repeat business. And if you can accurately monitor and manage revenue and expenses, you are positioned to optimize cash and liquidity, which increases your financial strength and gives you the flexibility to respond quickly when business opportunities arise.

The SAP® Business One application can help your organization see clearly, think clearly, and act clearly so that you can close the gap between strategy and execution and become a bestrun business.

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See thermally without compromise testo 870. The new basic thermal imager that can take care of your basic predictive maintenance without compromise!

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eeping up to its legacy of giving the best technology to the customer, without them compromising on the technical aspects. Testo takes another big leap in bringing the economic range of thermal imagers for its customers.

With the launch of the new testo 870 we bring in the same faith with 2 years’ warrantee and the best of after sales service, and loads of features in its class; to name a few, High Resolution digital camera, Focus Free thermal image, same resolution even in the entry level model, and many more so that your thermography is not downgraded. In this we bring in two variants: testo 870 – 1 & testo 870 – 2 variants.

We understand the importance of a good thermal image and the implications on prediction because of a poor thermal image hence we have given a lot of functions in the new imager that makes thermography an easy tool to predict problems before they catch you.

Some of the important features that a good thermal imager should have are: ● Image Resolution: a good thermal imager should have a good thermal image and this can be achieved only by using a good resolution sensor (detector); hence we bring in the same resolution detector with 160 x 120 resolution. ● Focus: Sharper the image, easier is the analysis. Focusing is one

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of the keys to get a sharp image.

Hence, we bring in the focus free imager which is as simple as an IR thermometer. Just beam at the object and Shoot.

Super Resolution: An innovative technology by testo that gives you 4 times higher data points (resolution) of your detector size, so that you can do more data analysis. Additionally, increasing the IFOV of your imager allows you to see the smallest of a problem.

Larger Display size: testo 870 has the horizontal large screen of 3.5” making it very easy for the user to see and analyze the image.

Digital camera: With the 870 – 2 we offer you a high resolution digital image of 3.1 MP to help you detect your actual point of problem and eliminate it.

Wider angle lens: With a wider angle lens you can cover larger area / objects from a shorter distance. The lens selected is so apt that it gives you the required information without losing the smallest data.

you maximum support for all testo products at all times.

Testo India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of Testo AG, Germany was founded in 2006 in Pune. The company has established thirteen home offices in major metros and a dealers’ network covering this enormous country.

Testo AG is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of portable test and measuring instruments. Testo has also become a major supplier for HVAC industries, refrigeration, airflow and environmental monitoring instruments for markets as diverse as chemical, steel, power, cement, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, biotech etc.

Today, Testo consists of 2450 employees, 30 subsidiaries and 80 sales & service partners in other 43 countries.

Write back to us to know more about testo 870: info@testoindia.com Log on to our site www.testo.in/870 and book your free demo now!

Understand the importance of using a good thermal imager and the benefits that you get. With our complete backup support, state of art calibration lab and a well trained service team, we assure

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