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AIR COMPRESSORS

BUSINESS NEWS

Bangalore based HHV bags prestigious order from Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research Order for complex high vacuum heat treatment furnace marks HHV’s foray into the Middle East market

angalore based Hind High Vacuum Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HHV), announced that it has bagged a prestigious order from Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR), for installation of a complex high vacuum heat treatment furnace. KISR is actively involved in the promotion of scientific and applied research, particularly in matters related to industry, natural and food resources and other primary constituents of national economy, in an endeavour to serve the goals of economic, technological and scientific development, and to advise the government on scientific matters and on scientific policy issues. Probably the largest vacuum heat treatment furnace to be installed in the Middle East, this horizontal type, automated, high vacuum (1x10-5mbar) annealing furnace has an 1850mm inner diameter and a cylindrical length of 3400mm. This furnace would be primarily used by

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KISR in their R&D processes and would be one of the key vacuum material processing equipment to study the metal components to achieve a desired microstructure and mechanical properties. The vacuum furnace has been designed for an operating temperature of 1200 deg.C within 80 minutes from room temperature with full charge weight. Established in 1965 at Bangalore to develop Indian self-reliance in high vacuum technology, HHV has now grown into a leading global player involved in the design, development and manufacture of off-theshelf and customized equipment and products based on Vacuum science & Technology. “It is a privilege for HHV to be recognised by KISR, having placed an order for such a large size, complex heat treatment vacuum furnace. More than 4 decades of experience in innovative design and development of vacuum equipment has helped

make HHV the market leader in the vacuum heat treating industry” said Mr Nagarjun Sakhamuri, Managing Director of HHV. “This is a major accomplishment for HHV and our team at Bangalore, as this also marks our foray into the Middle East market where we see huge potential for our equipment and systems involving high vacuum”. HHV pioneered the development of high vacuum technology in India more than 47 years ago and is now a leading global vendor of equipment and systems involving high vacuum. Its products find application in a variety of high tech industries. The wide variety of applications for which HHV’s vacuum equipment is used include heat treatment , brazing, induction casting and melting, diffusion bonding of dissimilar metals, ARC re-melting, solution cum ageing, CVD/CVI, directional solidification, impregnation, metallization, deposition and several others. As an innovative design, and manufacturing company, HHV builds state-of-the-art vacuum equipment with process know-how and total automation facility. With its contributions, it has been acknowledged as the basic backbone in developing indigenous vacuum equipment by almost all major industries and research laboratories.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Ingersoll Rand launches contact cooled rotary screw air compressors

ngersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining comfortable and efficient environments, has announced the launch of Contact Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressors with a new level of Reliability, Efficiency, Productivity and Serviceability. Contact Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressors will cater to industries like Textile, Sugar, Rubber, General Machinery, Automobile, Engineering, Fabrication, Cement, Ceramics, Ferrous & Non Ferrous, Air Separation, Paper and Rice amongst others. This new offering will be manufactured in Ingersoll Rand’s Naroda (Gujarat) plant. Contact Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressors come with best of time proven designs and technologies with new advanced features and has been designed to provide new level of Reliability, Efficiency, Serviceability and Productivity while increasing productivity, reducing cost of operation by consuming less power and consumables. New 3037 kW Contact Cooled Rotary Screw Air compressor will cater to a wide spectrum of customers from varied verticals including automobile, textile, Iron and Steel and other general industries. Introducing the product, Amar Kaul, Country Vice President, Compressed Air System and Services, Ingersoll Rand India said, “Ingersoll Rand has been a pioneer in air compressor technologies. Our latest offering from the Contact Cooled Rotary Screw technology reiterates our commitment to develop new products with local innovations for customers in India. This product offers a new level of productivity with efficiency and serviceability ensur-

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spection log and graph pages on web

Efficient 3-Stage Vertical bigger Separation system for:

ing reliability of our product.”

Salient features of Contact Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressors: Ingersoll Rand Patented Design Air-End: ● Air-Ends with maximum Reliability and roller & tapered roller bearings to handle axial as well as radial loads. ● Coolant dam engineered design to maximize reliability, no dry startups.

High-efficient Gear Driven System: ● Introduction of Gear Drive in <50 HP rotary compressors v/s Belt Drive in legacy product & v/s coupling arrangement in competition products. ● Sealed Housing, Totally isolated from environment.

Intuitive Xe-Series Controller: ● New Xe-70 Controller v/s very old legacy SE controller in legacy product. ● Sequence up to 4 compressors without additional hardware / software ● Integrates seamlessly with Xi system controls (no interface required) ● Inbuilt Modbus Connectivity without any extra kit. ● Automatic performance log, in-

● Lower Oil Carryover, ● Longer Separator Element life reducing the cost of ownership for the customers. ● Integrated Moisture Separator to reduce the moisture carryover in the system side. ● Ingersoll Rand Patented Ultra Coolant for maximizing Uptime and helping customers reduce maintenance on the machine and reduce cost of ownership. ● Environmental friendly lubricant adding to social value for customers ● Integrated Moisture Separator to reduce the moisture carryover in the system side.

About Ingersoll Rand in India Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product innovation and design for Industrial Technologies; Food Safety; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The company is based out of 25 locations in the country. Ingersoll Rand believes that Innovation for emerging economies is critical for products to succeed in these markets. The company has three world class manufacturing facilities at Naroda, Sahibabad and Chennai; and two Engineering and Technology Centers at Bangalore and Chennai. Ingersoll– Rand (India) Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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BUSINESS NEWS

ANSYS, Stanford & Honeywell collaborate to create More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Engines Engineering simulation helps engines burn hotter without damaging components

ngineers from Stanford University, Honeywell International and ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) are working together with simulation software to create more energy-efficient aircraft engines at lower costs. As demand grows for increased gas turbine efficiency, engine manufacturers are challenged with creating designs that operate at higher temperatures. But that becomes a significant challenge as temperatures approach the melting point of some engine component material. A well-established method for maintaining turbine blade temperatures at acceptable levels is to employ “film-cooling,” a technique in which cooler, compressor-discharge air is detoured around the combustor then ejected from precisely-machined holes placed over the surface of the turbine airfoil. Excessive use of compressor air for turbine film cooling can, however, reduce engine efficiency. Historically, film-cooling-holeplacement on turbine airfoils has been optimized by elaborate experiments, sometimes necessitating engine testing. For decades, research engineers have been developing computer simulations of film cooling geometries with the ambition of reducing – if not eliminating – the need for expensive, time-consuming rig testing. Stanford, with support from Honeywell and ANSYS®, is performing a new type of testing with 3-D magnetic resonance velocimetry to measure the velocity and concentration field in a test section. These methods measure the turbulent interaction of crossflow jets

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with the main flow, for a variety of jet configurations and orientations. These data sets provide an important benchmark against which the large available range of ANSYS turbulence models and computational methods can be compared. The objective is to develop validated models, methods and best practices for prediction of film cooling. “This is the first time that an engineering software company has supported an extensive test series like this, and it illustrates the commitment of ANSYS to the continued upgrade of the turbulence models in ANSYS computational fluid dynamics solutions,” said John K. Eaton, the Charles Lee Powell Foundation professor in Stanford’s School of Engineering. “Our combined efforts are aimed at validating the turbulent mixing models in these tools over entire complex flow fields, something that has never been done before. Conducting this testing over a wide range of film cooling conditions provides a comprehensive test of the predictive capability.” “At 30,000 feet in the air, there’s little margin for error,” said Brad Hutchinson, global industry director for industrial equipment and rotating machinery at ANSYS. “By always focusing on solving the most complex problems – like the thin film cooling challenge Honeywell and Stanford are addressing – ANSYS ensures that our customers are armed with the tools that will help them to create the most innovative products on the market.”

About ANSYS, Inc. ANSYS brings clarity and insight to

customers’ most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations no matter their industry to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs nearly 2,700 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 75 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information. ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social channels. To join the simulation conversation, please visit: www.ansys.com/Social@ ANSYS ANSYS and any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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AUTOMATION

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HARTING honored Robotics China excellence supplier by ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU Continuous contribution to the customer

ARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. is proud to announce that the company has been successfully honored as one of the Excellence Supplier from ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU on September 9th 2014. HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. and ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU maintains a long term cooperation in terms of R&D, manufacturing and application of robotics. HARTING (Zhuhai) Sales Ltd. won the award of 2014 Robotics China Excellence

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Supplier presented by ABB Shanghai among over 200 suppliers. HARTING products have been widely used in the production of robots and robotic system and application solutions in ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU. As a professional connector supplier, HARTING provides a powerful support and guarantee for the safe and reliable production of ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU with its excellent product range, customized solution and fast-responding service capabilities. Mr. Kevin Sjoberg, Global Account Manager for ABB and Mr. Xiaolong Wu, Key Account Manager China for ABB participated in the meeting and Mr. Kevin Sjoberg represented HARTING to receive the award. “We are so proud and it is our great honor to win the recognition of ABB Engineering

(Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU. We are customer focused and we are committed to provide value added service and continuous innovation to our customers in order to strengthen their competitiveness”, Mr. Kevin Sjoberg said after the award. ABB is a pioneer and leader in China’s industrial robots and the only one multinational company to date which develops whole value chain business in China, from R&D, production, sales, engineering and system integration to service. ABB boasting the largest and strongest industrial robot R&D, production and application base in China. (Source: ABB) HARTING, founded in 1945 is the market leader in connectivity and industrial networks technology. We create standards in the connector industry and provide connectivity and networks solutions for the transportation, factory automation, renewable energy, power transmission and machinery markets. HARTING meets high requirements in numerous disciplines. All products fulfill high quality and offer outstanding robustness and reliability to sustain tough environment. HARTING is the first global connector manufacturer in the China market awarded the China Compulsory Certification (CCC).

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COVER STORY

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Hallmarks of Maini’s offerings: Contemporary technologies & comprehensive solutions In MHE & Warehousing Automation Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

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

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

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Director, Supertech Instrumentation Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. S. A. Mohan:

Chief Executive Officer, Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd.

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

Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian: President , VBS Corporate Services Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri, Nandan Moghe, Dinesh S. Gawade Circulation Executive Satish Kadam, Amol Ranshur

TREND SETTER

FACE TO FACE

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PC|SCHEMATIC: Time saving electrical CAD software

TAL Manufacturing Solutions takes giant strides in high-tech fields

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

Mr. Rajesh Khatri, Executive Director and CEO, TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd.

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SUCCESS STORY

Rebelling for a better way of doing things Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.

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Weldor : The true reputation of quality

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Mr. Bharat Vaghela - Chairman, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

PORTFOLIO

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118 Elesa+Ganter : Benchmarking success through innovation

Spraymet Surface Technologies helps in conservation of resources

Mr. S. Vijayanand, CEO, Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.

Effica for efficient materials handling automation

PRODUCT SHOWCASE ....... 197

Mr. P.T. Bindagi, Technical Director, Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt Ltd

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TECH TRENDS 130 Right selection of Welding Equipment for structural fabrication 134 QuickChip spiral geometry from Dagger Master 138 Scrubber Drier – RootsScrub BT 4545 With Traction Drive

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Lubi : A market leader with global presence

Godson Bending System : Pioneers of sheet metal forming business

PROJECT UPDATE....... 209

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Contents AIR COMPRESSORS SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

02 Bangalore based HHV bags prestigious order from Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research

MACHINE TOOLS SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

62 Two HaasTEC India events set for November and December 64 Retail display cabinets made better with Lantek

04 Ingersoll Rand launches contact cooled rotary screw air compressors TECH TRENDS

AUTOMATION SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

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ANSYS, Stanford & Honeywell collaborate to create HARTING honored Robotics China excellence supplier by ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd Robotics BU Honeywell alarm management technology making plants and pipelines safer, more productive OMRON Automation displays its best in Vision and Safety at Automation 2014 Rollon: Reliable technology for linear motion in India

TECH TRENDS

190 New coupling of EEC One und Eplan Pro Panel Mounting layouts at the push of a button 191 e-cord micro protects the smallest hoses 192 Dietmar Harting - Entrepreneur & visionary - turns 75 194 Zero cross over turn on - SCR firing card for Capacitor Bank 196 Ten reasons to choose image based ID readers

168 Haas : Mercedes-Benz case study 181 The world’s No.1 semiconductor assembly & packaging equipment manufacturer benefits from Renishaw’s innovative products 184 Driving success in stainless steel and cast iron turning with new beyond Drive™ from Kennametal 185 T-Holder new combi clamp clamps in savings

MATERIAL HANDLING SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

66 Optimised filling technology with the BEUMER fillpac : Not too much, not too little - Optimal bag filling 68 ElectroMech appreciates Make in India intiative 70 Konecranes launches a new overhead crane for lifting needs in emerging markets

POWER INDUSTRY SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

ELECTRONICS SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

34 LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2014 receives record visitor growth - 6667 visitors attended the trade-fair

90 Schneider Electric engages smart city proponents 96 Suzlon to build 2000MW wind energy projects over next five years; expresses intent to set up manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh 100 FLIR Systems launches groundbreaking TG165 imaging IR thermometer 104 Christian Missionary Hospitals across 3 states choose “Uniline Solar“ 106 ATB Morley supply motors for India’s largest underground mine 108 Power Quality Solutions Active harmonic filters for optimized power quality TECH TRENDS

166 ELMEASURE : BEMS benefits

BEARING SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

110 KEPL wins 3 gold trophies at quality circle forum convention

PUMPS & VALVES SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

ENGINEERING SECTION BUSINESS NEWS

40 CeBIT India and STPI join hands to stimulate the MSME sector in India 42 Flowcrete India launches the level best in screed technology 44 Karnataka MSMEs to capture 20% of the USD 400 billion opportunity in electronics manufacturing sector by 2020 54 Henkel road safety campaign in collaboration with leading transporters & heavy vehicle movers in India

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110 KEPL wins 3 gold trophies at quality circle forum convention

CHEMICAL & PROCESS SECTION TECH TRENDS

186 Alfa Laval, gold sponsor at Globoil 2014, presented its innovative oils and fats solutions at the exhibition 188 Addressing PHE performance & fouling in steel plants www.engrreview.com

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Honeywell alarm management technology making plants and pipelines safer, more productive More Than 100 Installations of DynAMo™ Alarm Suite Helping Process Industry Facilities and Pipelines Worldwide Detect Critical Situations Amid A Flood of Daily Alarms

oneywell (NYSE:HON) Process Solutions announced that its DynAMo™ alarm management technology is improving safety and productivity at more than 100 process plants and pipelines around the world by helping operators better and more quickly evaluate alarm situations in control rooms. Plants and pipelines are increasingly relying on numerous automation systems, which can produce more than 1,000 system alarms in a given day. The number of alarms can often overwhelm operators, a problem that leads to lower production and increased safety incidents that cost the process industry billions of dollars every year, according to the Abnormal Situation Management® (ASM) Consortium, an industry group dedicated to advancing process technology “The DynAMo solution, which was launched in November 2013, allows plant operators to tune out noise and focus on critical situations by more efficiently managing and evaluating alarms,” said Ali Raza, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Process Solutions. “This allows operators to more easily detect and prevent problems, and to develop and implement effective alarm management strategies aligned with industry-recognized guidelines and standards.”DynAMo is based on Honeywell’s 20-plus years of alarm management experience in the process

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industries. DynAMo reduces control room alarms by up to 80 percent by allowing operators to create customizable dashboards on computers or mobile devices that allow them to view the alarm system health at a glance. This allows operators to better and more quickly diagnosis alarms and their causes and consequence on one console. Honeywell has licensed DynAMo technology at plants in Australia, Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom, among others, as companies work to increase the efficiencies of their control rooms. Richard Wawrzon, process engineering and control team leader for Qenos Pty Ltd., Australia’s leading supplier of polyethylene and polymers, said, “High quality tools to manage and maintain process alarm systems are critical to running petrochemical plants. Honeywell’s DynAMo Alarm Suite has sensibly integrated analysis, documentation and notification tools to provide support engineers with an efficient way to stay in control of process alarm systems. Once process safety is being looked after, key resources can focus on production efficiency.” As a global alarm management solution provider, Honeywell recognized the severity of alarm problems at industrial sites and delivered an effective tool for assisting in optimizing alarm management programs, which are intended to prevent alarm floods and reduce operator loading. With the DynAMo Alarm Suite,

personnel can monitor alarm issues based on their specific roles and take action before abnormal situations escalate. A new, customizable, rolebased dashboard enables operators, engineers and managers to view the health of their alarm system at a glance. The software has added mobile device compatibility for viewing alarm metrics at any time, from almost any location. Chris Lucas, gas control team leader for Alliance Pipeline in Canada, said, “We chose Honeywell to provide our alarm management solution because its DynAMo Alarm Suite will help us meet our alarm philosophy and control room management plan objectives. Honeywell’s involvement with the ASM Consortium and the American Petroleum Institute also weighed into our decision, as did integration with the control system of our choice.” DynAMo Alarm Suite works with any control system as well as complementing Honeywell’s Experion® PKS system. The alarm software provides a single window into alarm system performance and regulatory compliance, helping companies adhere to industry standards such as ISA 18.2, EEMUA 191, API 1167, and PHMSA. Honeywell also provides a variety of services to help customers get the most out of their alarm management strategy. This includes alarm rationalization, alarm philosophy and strategy, workshops, best practices training and other services to enable customers to focus on alarm management priorities.

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Kontron next-generation COBALT delivers application-specific I/O ideally suited to established military application profiles New I/O options are cost-effective, modular solutions that streamline integration of situational awareness, removable storage and processor/networking switch capabilities

ontron, a leading global provider of Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), announced at the 2014 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition the availability of new I/O options with its next-generation Kontron high-performance embedded computer COBALT (Computer Brick Alternative) system to help reduce development costs and streamline the time to deployment. The new I/O options are offered via COBALT’s advanced tightly-coupled mezzanine features, a ruggedized compact carrier board and System Interface Board (SIB). These basic modular and standardsbased platform profiles match established development requirements for situational awareness, removable storage and combination processor/ networking switch capabilities ap-

plicable to a wide range of ground, ship, avionics and unmanned military systems. Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC, October 13-16, 2014. Facilitating development, COBALT features a configurable front panel for modular I/O profile options. Enhanced I/O is achieved through 1x XMC slot, 2x mPCIe full slot or 1x mPCIe full and 2x mPCIe half. These profile slots and front I/O panel allow full support for different profile options such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, combined L2/L3 GbE switch/processor, CANbus, WiFi, WiMAX, 3G/4G modem, GPS, additional Serial Ports, FPGA, A/D and more. The Kontron COBALT family in detail The next-generation Kontron COBALT family offers a complete, rugged small form factor system.

Ideal for the harshest environment operational demands of applications in many industries, Kontron designed the COBALT’s IP67 chassis to operate reliably in a multitude of conditions including extreme temperatures, shock, vibration and EMI. Powering the Kontron COBALT base system is a 3rd generation Intel® dual core-based COM Express® Type 6 module that features ECC, rapid shutdown design and 100% extended temperature screening with the option of removable or fixed SSDs and/or fixed mSATA storage. Windows, Linux and VxWorks operating system and software support packages are also available. Meeting the military’s Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) requirements, the Kontron COBALT provides a low profile, fanless and fully enclosed system that provides efficient thermal management in a small 5.5 x 8.5 x 3.9-inch (140 x 216 x 99 mm) form factor weighing less than 6 pounds (2.7 kg). Furthermore, the carrier board design maximizes the system’s capabilities while minimizing its overall size and ensures reliable operation in higher temperature and shock and vibration conditions. COBALT is designed based on specifically-selected components from embedded roadmaps enabling Kontron to ensure long-term availability and minimizing the risk of unplanned design changes and unexpected application modification.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Inherently safe fiber optic ESTOP & U-Beam sensors

ICRONOR introduces two new inherently safe, fiber optic signaling products for the industrial automation, robotic and medical markets. The MR380 series Fiber Optic Emergency Stop offers ESTOP Functional Safety compliance with SIL1 rating. The MR382 series Fiber Optic U-Beam Sensor is a general purpose photo interruption/ slot sensor. The products consist of a passive optical Sensor which connects to a DIN rail mount Controller Module via an industry standard OM1 duplex 62.5/125 multimode fiber optic link. The products can operate over distances up to 2500 meters (8200 feet). The passive sensors are ATEX rated inherently safe Ex op is allowing direct use in any type of hazardous location or explosive atmosphere; from mines to gaseous to dust environments. The sensors are designed to be use in a wide range of harsh environment applications; including mines, coal bins, oil rigs, petrochemical plants, welding robots, grain elevators, medical and MRI as well as extreme electromagnetic and high voltage environments. The sensors and optical links are completely immune to EMI, RFI, lightning, high voltage discharges and ground loops. The MR380/MR382 Controller Modules are designed to be installed remote from the sensors in a nonhazardous location typical of other electronic and control equipment. These controllers provide the functional electrical interface to the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system. The MR380 ESTOP Controller provides a conventional ESTOP functional interface includ-

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es, motorized potentiometers, pulse generators, handheld pendants and custom engineered feedback and control units. Micronor maintains regional sales, service, engineering and manufacturing facilities in both California USA and Switzerland.

ing DPDT relay contacts and digital signal outputs for input to a PLC or other system controller. The MR382 U-Beam Controller interface offers a frequency-to-voltage output (for speed monitoring applications) plus digital signal outputs in support of typical applications as a gear tooth speed sensor, edge detector or proximity sensor. For Functional Safety applications, both controllers default to the emergency state when: (1) the optical path is blocked, (2) in case of a broken fiber, (3) in case of a fiber being disconnected, or (4) loss of power to the controller link. In small quantities, the unit price for a complete MR380 or MR382 sensor/controller set is $960 or $880, respectively, with typical lead time of stock to 2 weeks. Discounts are available for OEM applications. Special engineered versions are available for MRI applications, radiation and vacuum environments.

About Micronor Since 1968, Micronor has been a leading global supplier of automation and motion control products for industrial applications as well as military, aerospace, medical and other harsh/hazardous environments. Products include fiber optic sensors, encoders, resolvers, cam timers, programmable limit switch-

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OMRON Automation displays its best in Vision and Safety at Automation 2014 ~Asia’s leading automation show

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MRON Automation, part of Omron Japan- a global leader in industrial automation – had displayed a wide spectrum of its cutting edge automation technology at the ongoing renowned B2B exhibition Automation 2014. This comprises of all key offerings in the field of highend automation including Robotics. Recognised as ‘Asia’s Automation Torchbearer’, the 9th edition of Automation-2014 brings together the best available technologically empowered machineries catering to Industrial Automation & Factory Automation. OMRON being a pioneer in factory automation is well poised to assist the Indian manufacturing sector with its ‘total solutions’ approach. Themed “We Automate!”- the OMRON booth exhibits the utility of OMRON’s unique sensing & control technology helping crucial operations in the manufacturing industry to get automated. The major focus of the display is on the Vision and Safety solutions, the flagship range of Sysmac automation and Scara robotic platforms - which play an important

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role in varied industries like packaging, automotive, material handling, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage and textile to name just a few. Select offerings from industrial components portfolio are also exhibited. Commenting on the participation, Mr. Sameer Gandhi, MD, OMRON Automation India, said, “Relevant shows like Automation 2014 help us a lot in portraying our strengths as complete automation partners and strengthening our reach and connect with all key audience - OEMs, end users, system integrators and engineering distributors. It has also given us a great platform to display our strengths in the field of Vision & Safety which are the key areas for driving the organisation’s growth in India this financial year.” The exhibition is going on at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregoan, Mumbai in Hall No.1 from the 15th to the 18th of October 2014. (OMRON’s booth number is F1)

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Rollon: Reliable technology for linear motion in India in order to offer a full range of linear motion products to the market. Afterwards we have started our global concept and we have opened branches in all BRIC countries. India is from our point of view one of the most important future markets. We have an Indian branch manager and Director and we are in a process right now to build up the sales network across the country.

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he Rollon Group, a world leader in the production of components for linear motion, announces the opening of a new branch in Bangalore. Rollon Gmbh Managing Director Rüdiger Knevels explains the strategic role of the new office in India, a rapidly developing country especially in terms of transportation business, for which are required high quality components. So, after recruiting local staff to provide sales and technical support, Rollon Group is ready to be a provider of solutions and not just components, thanks to the know-how gained in almost forty years of activity in various fields and to the ability in customizing each application according to the clients’ requirements.

This year you opened your first branch in India, in Bangalore: why did you take this decision and how has this new branch been structured? Rollon is one of the most important manufacturer of linear motion products in Europe and the US. A few years ago Rollon has started to become a global operating group. At first we have expanded our product range

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The new branch will allow you to give full support to the Indian customers: how? Which services is Rollon able to offer to the Indian customers in terms of support and assistance? The first step is that we have sales engineers available in India for the technical and commercial support. We will provide our strong application and product knowledge and the experiences which we have in the different industrial sectors. Specially in markets like logistic, railway and aerospace we have a market leader position for linear motion products in Europe. Today we are in the implementation process for an operating warehouse in India. Even some customization will be done in our new facility. We aim at bringing also in India our know how and flexibility in creating custommade products. We are also able to work in co-design with the technicalengineering department of the customer.

How does India fit in the overall strategy of Rollon, particularly speaking about BRIC? Which are your growth prospects in India? India plays a very important role in our growth strategy. The market is growing very fast and many companies need a stronger support from the component suppliers. Already in 2014 India will be one of the best growing markets for Rollon. At first we have to do our homework now in order to provide a very good service level in

India and then we are very confident that we have a nice growth prospect in front of us.

Which sectors are most interesting to Rollon in India and which solutions and advantages can Rollon bring to the Indian market? Rollon is a manufacturer & solution provider for a very wide range of industrial applications. The highest market share we have in the railway and logistic market, where we are market leader. We provide high quality products, strong application experiences and the most important one, solutions. Rollon is not just a component supplier, we are used to customize products according to the customer needs and we design and produce system solutions as well.

Which exhibitions are you going to attend to and how do they fit in your strategy regarding Indian market? Next exhibition we are going to attend to in India is Imtex, in Bangalore, in January 2015. We would like to become a major player for linear motion products in India. For that reason exhibitions are a very important tool for us. In order to touch most of our potential customers we join general industrial fairs and in addition we exhibit at important specific fairs for markets like railway.

Which are the products you are going to focus mainly on during this year in the Indian market? We are starting to offer all of our standard components and linear actuators. From next year on we will expand our activities for customized and system solutions. That needs a bit more time for the preparation.

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SKF signs agreements with Scania worth SEK 360 million Tryggve Sthen, President, SKF Automotive says, “It is truly rewarding to see our solutions contributing to Scania’s development of energy efficient trucks. This is a result of our long-term engineering partnership with Scania, which is built on shared values. Both companies are committed to the highest levels of sustainability, in the work we do and the solutions we provide.” These SKF bearings can be assembled quickly and cost-effectively. They also allow for longer maintenance intervals, reducing the total cost of ownership for truck owners. Deliveries will start in Q2 2015.

KF has signed two agreements with Scania, totalling SEK 360 million, for the supply of wheel bearings and high pressure valve stem seals. Tryggve Sthen, President, SKF Automotive says, “It is truly rewarding to see our solutions contributing to Scania’s development of energy efficient trucks. This is a result of our long-term engineering partnership with Scania, which is built on shared values. Both companies are committed to the highest levels of sustainability, in the work we do and the solutions we provide.” These SKF bearings can be assembled quickly and cost-effectively. They also allow for longer maintenance intervals, reducing the total cost of ownership for truck owners. Deliveries will start in Q2 2015. Part of the SKF BeyondZero portfolio, SKF’s high pressure valve stem seals are designed to withstand the extreme pressure levels generated by modern down-sized and turbo-boosted engines. The solution’s reliability and high performance levels help contribute to improved truck engine efficiency. This agreement is an extension of existing business. For more information Web: www.skf.com

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LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2014 receives record visitor growth - 6667 visitors attended the trade-fair Laser technology enables “Make in India” for southern Indian manufacturing industry

he third edition of LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA, held from 23-25 September 2014, had a grand opening at the Bangalore International Exhibition Center, Bengaluru. Organized by Messe München International, the event proved to be an integral part of the laser industry and an important gateway for the growth and use of lasers and optoelectronics in production for various industry sectors in southern India and other regions. The show played host to 103 exhibitors with participation from 6.667 trade visitors. China, Japan, Germany, Lithuania and Great Britain were among the countries exhibiting in national pavilions. The major attraction this year was the live laser demo zone that demonstrated the live application of lasers in sheetmetal cutting. The three day event showcased the use of lasers in various application industries It witnessed industry

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professionals and technical experts from sectors like Automotive, Diamond Cutting, Semiconductor, Metal Forming, Industrial Automation and others. Mr. Lalit Kumar, Managing Director, Laser Science, stated: “The current edition of LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2014 is definitely witnessing a higher visitor turn-out. It was also a master-stroke by MMI India to organize electronica India 2014 and productronica India 2014 in conjunction with LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2014, since they are sectors that complement each other and visitors have taken an avid interest to the technologies on display. For a technology-intense company like ours, it is a great platform to meet the industry as well as the scientific community, who also complete their entire client mix”. The trade fair was established as a business platform for key decision makers and the who’s who of the industry. Additionally it worked as a network forum where the Laser and Photonics industry, Associations and Scientific experts exchanged their ideas in several conferences and seminars. The first day of the event was a huge success with short courses offered by The Optical Society (OSA) on Packaging of Optoelectronic Components and Nanophotonics: Design, Fabrication and Characterization. Also, MMI India along with The Optical Society of India organized a Seminar on Laser Basics and Applications: The Way Forward. Besides the basic technology information, two application Continue on page no.36

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Continued from page no.34 panels were held with major focus on laser application in machine tool and electronic industry. The accompanying programs witnessed more than 200 delegates. For the first time, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) joined hands with LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA in organizing a national conference on “Smart Manufacturing” to keep the automotive industry updated on the latest technologies and application of lasers for innovating manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Vinnie Mehta, Director General, was seen expressing his gratitude on being associated with LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA. “ACMA is pleased to associate with LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2014 as its conference partner, to spread awareness and advantage that industry could gain using laser and photonics technology. The exhibition also has a good display of lasers and photonics applications and ACMA members are visiting the show to look at potential for application.” Speaking on the growing prospects of the laser applications, Mr.

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Bhupinder Singh – Acting CEO of MMI India said, “The motive of organizing a show like the LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA is that it brings together the industry experts and research fraternity under a common platform and at the same time showcases the latest in technology that the industry has to offer. This year, the exhibition saw an increased participation from leading associations and technical experts. The show established itself as an enabler for the development of the laser and photonics industry in India. Moreover the technology will be crucial for the efforts to establish a higher production volume which is intended by the “Make in India” initiative.”

About LASER World of PHOTONICS&LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA The LASER World of PHOTONICS trade fairs and their congresses are the most important marketplaces and think tanks of the global laser and photonics industry and its users. They combine research and application and promote the use and ongoing development of optical technologies.Messe München International

has staged LASER World of PHOTONICS every two years since 1973. The World of Photonics Congress takes place in parallel, the largest Photonics Congress in Europe with the active involvement of the world’s leading organisations. A spin-off event, LASER World of PHOTONICS China, is the leading regional trade show for optical technologies in China. It takes place in Shanghai every year, in spring. The LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA takes place since 2012 every year and is a regional trade fair for optical technologies in India. With a total of 1,880 exhibitors and more than 67,500 visitors in Munich, China and India, Messe Muenchen International is the world’s leading trade show organizer for lasers and photonics. LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA revolves around innovative products as well as their industrial solutions and applications, which reflects actual developments in the industry around the world. LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA intends to boost growth of the Indian laser industry by focusing on the industry’s leading technologies. It offers opportunities to exhibitors and visitors alike.

About MMI India As part of its international strategy, Messe München founded its own affiliated company in India with a registered office in Mumbai, in September 2007. MMI India Pvt. Ltd. has been founded to provide Messe München with timely and competent organisational support for its increasing involvement in India. With 10 subsidiaries in Europe and in Asia - and over 60 foreign representatives covering more than 100 countries, MMI has a network that spans the globe. For more information editor@divyamediaonline.com

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CeBIT India and STPI join hands to stimulate the MSME sector in India ● STPI signs up for CeBIT India as a co-host and by hosting 100 Indian MSMEs at CeBIT India 2014 ● Agreement strengthens CeBIT India’s commitment to drive the Make In India vision

eBIT India, the premier international IT/ICT event organized by Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd (HMFI), the Indian subsidiary of the Global JV Company HMG (Hannover Milano Global), announced its strategic partnership with STPI (Software Technology Parks of India), an autonomous society under Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Dept. of Information Technology, Govt. of India with a distinct focus to promote the software industry in the country. The MoU, signed by CeBIT India and STPI today, will enable 100 MSMEs from the across the country to showcase themselves in the STPI pavillion, at the premier international platform of CeBIT India, scheduled to take place from November 12-14, 2014 in Bangalore. The MSMEs will also greatly benefit from a series of exclusive mentoring sessions focused on the MSME vertical in India, providing them an opportunity to interact with industry stalwarts as well as key players in the Indian IT/ICT ecosystem. As a part of the CeBIT India-STPI partnership, 10 MSMEs will be chosen to receive an opportunity to represent the country at CeBIT Hannover 2015. MSMEs are essentially the backbone of the country’s economy, credited to contributions amounting to 36 percent of the total value of exports from the country, recording a constant year-on-year growth of over 10 percent. Indian MSMEs contribute towards approximately 8 percent to the country’s GDP, thereby

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creating 100 million jobs through the 46 million units from the rural and the urban areas across the country. They also contribute to 90 percent of the total industrial output and 45 percent of the manufacturing output of India, through more than 6000 products across the spectrum. Established in 1991 under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, STPI constantly endeavours to implement STP/EHTP scheme formulated by Govt. of India, set up and manage infrastructural facilities for MSMEs. Commenting on the partnership, Mehul Lanvers-Shah, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs India Pvt Ltd. said “We are excited to unite with STPI for promoting the Indian MSME sector. We believe that boosting the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem is critical for transforming the vision of India as a global manufacturing hub into reality. For a country that has rung out the ‘Make in India’ mantra, CeBIT India is an ideal platform to recognize the tremendous potential of Indian MSMEs, and activate exciting opportunities in electronics and software ecosystem from all across the globe.” “We are glad to join hands with CeBIT India. We have been championing the cause of developing the MSME sector in the country for over 23 years. As the country reverberates Prime Minister Modi’s Make in India campaign, it is pertinent to focus upon the critical cogs of this great vision. Under the Make In India initiative, the government has mandated

to develope the Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs) and catalyze the Indian MSME growth story. A show of tremendous international repute, CeBIT India is the perfect platform for promoting the small and medium scale enterprises and providing them with global exposure of an incredible scale.” said Mr. Omkar Rai, Director General, STPI The well recognized international CeBIT show is slated to be a first of its kind Business IT and ICT show in India, dedicated to boost new business in the Indian IT & ITes market and create a platform for generation of new national and international business opportunities, drive new ideas, profitability & growth in India with an exposure to the International markets. The first CeBIT India will take place in 2014 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, (BIEC) on Tumkur Road in Bangalore. With the aim of showcasing New Perspectives in IT Business, India’s first CeBIT will cover the key IT trends of Cloud Computing, Strategic Big Data, Enterprise Mobilily and Social Media.

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Flowcrete India launches the level best in screed technology

lowcrete India is delighted to announce the launch of the eagerly anticipated Isocrete Self Level Plus to the Indian market. The official launch date is October 1, 2014, from which point the product will be available for purchase throughout the country. Isocrete Self Level Plus is a pumped, self-levelling, pre mixed and protein-free cement based underlayment designed to receive thick-set commercial floor finishes. This new and exciting screed acts to smooth out and restore existing concrete prior to the overlay of subsequent floor coverings, such as carpet, vinyl or wood as well as underlayments, resin bonded systems, surface treatments and damp-proof membranes. The new addition will make up part of the award winning Isocrete Floor Screeds product line. This range offers a variety of heavy-duty, self-smoothing and fast drying cementious surfaces that include resin bonded systems, surface treatments, damp-proof membranes and underlayments. Globally recognised for delivering high-quality floor screeds, Flowcrete’s Isocrete systems are ideally catered to clients that desire a subfloor which is built to last. There are numerous benefits to using Isocrete Self-Level Plus, such as its fast track installation rates. Up to 2000 m2 of the product with a thickness of 2 mm, can be laid per day under suitable application conditions. An incredibly fast setting time also means that an Isocrete Self Level Plus floor can be walked on just 2-4 hours after installation, significantly minimising

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Karnataka MSMEs to capture 20% of the USD 400 billion opportunity in electronics manufacturing sector by 2020 Bangalore’s Electronics City MSME cluster receives Rs 120 million from Central and State governments to design and develop electronic products

onitoring the growing annual demand across India from the current USD 71 billion to USD 400 billion by 2020 in the Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, a cluster formed by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) from Electronics City, Bangalore is aiming to cater to at least USD 80 billion of this domestic demand over the next six years. This newly formed cluster in Bangalore’s Electronics City has raised Rs 140 million from both central and state governments as well as its own members, to support startups and SMEs to design, test and develop electronic products. The state government has sanctioned additional funds to boost the growth of the industry and address the prevailing challenges. At present, hurdles faced by the industry ranging from power and water shortage, lack of R&D and testing facilities, bad road conditions to hindrances at check posts are contributing to an unfavorable ecosystem which the state government is likely to address. Speaking while inaugurating the ELCIA EXPO, Sri. S R Patil, Minister of IT, BT and ST, Government of Karnataka, conveyed, “MSMEs are a crucial segment in the manufacturing landscape of the state and have significantly contributed to Karnataka’s economic growth. If the ESDM sector in Karnataka is equipped to capture even 10% of the total domestic market of US$ 400 billion, it would be an achievement in itself.”

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“The Government of Karnataka has augmented the number of incentives to home-grown companies to enter into electronics manufacturing, particularly in electronics hardware, aerospace and defence sectors by leveraging the growing talent. Nevertheless, focus should certainly be on R & D, innovation, collaboration and partnerships at all levels.” he added. With the Government of India’s strong emphasis on promoting Indigenization and opening up of the defence segment to FDI at 49%, Indian MSME segment will be playing a critical role in the entire supply chain for the Aerospace and Defence sector (A & D sector). Echoing on the developments in the ESDM sector, G. Raj Narayan, President, ELCIA Cluster and CEO, Radel Advanced Technology Pvt. Ltd. said, “India has a vast pool of quality scientists and engineers, which is predominantly leveraged by the growing number of multinational OEMs who have set up their engineering and design centres here. Indian MSME’s in the A & D sector are now offering tremendous opportunities for such talent to develop in all fronts and in the process empower India as well.” Electronic clusters and Industry bodies are increasing playing a vital role in setting up and sustaining an ecosystem that is critical for the electronics industry’s growth.

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Ness sees digital economy driving european growth Expanded Slovakian Technology Innovation Centre Helps Clients Accelerate Digital Product and Service Capabilities services and creative consulting solutions. These are designed to accelerate the design, delivery and ongoing development of digital products and services such as: personalised consumer and business apps, digital ticketing systems, and firmware for Internet of Things (IOT) devices and applications

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ess Software Engineering Services (SES), a global product engineering services and solutions provider, announced growth in its global development centres with the expansion of its Central European operations. A new, larger software development laboratory in Kosice, Slovakia, enables Ness SES to handle rapid growth in demand from clients for building advanced digital product and service platforms globally. In this age of technical innovation, Ness SES finds that organisations are feeling increasing pressure to integrate technology much more deeply and widely than ever before into their core operations to streamline processes, to increase and diversify revenues, or to win new customers. Ness SES provides clients with a unique combination of engineering

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● Data intelligence, big data and data science to untap the value of information assets ● Advanced product and platform engineering that enables new connected technologies to be fully exploited ● Pioneering e xperience engineering that maps a client’s customer’s journey throughout a transaction or experience, and understands how it can be best supported and evolved across multiple devices for the best possible customer experience With over a decade of tenure in Kosice, Ness SES is the largest software engineering services employer in the city. The new centre accommodates over 300 engineers working on projects for a wide range of clients including: financial services, travel, automotive, transportation, location-based services, media and entertainment. There is improved working facilities as well as the flexibility and capacity for Ness SES to further grow its local workforce of software engineers and architects. Ness SES is growing in Kosice, Slovakia, because of excellent local in-

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ago, with a talented pool of close to 3,000 employees who work from Technology Innovation Centres based out of Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. This enables Ness SES to cater for the needs of clients in the US, Europe, India and Israel. Visit www.ness-ses.com for more information.

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frastructure for running a high-end software engineering business in addition to having access to highly motivated and skilled software engineering talent. Kosice is Slovakia’s second largest city after the capital Bratislava and has three universities including the Technical University of Kosice. Slovakia’s membership in the EU also provides critical economic and political stability for siting a key part of the company’s global development facilities. Paul Lombardo, CEO, Ness SES said: “Today, all companies are tech companies. Ness SES is truly a global business bringing together the best software engineering talent, tools and processes to help our clients thrive in such a competitive marketplace. With the continued evolution and advancement of the digital economy, an increasing number of clients across all business sectors are seeking our unique capabilities in this area. Since founding our Kosice centre in 2005, our team has set high standards for engineering excellence, time-to-market and innovation. I’m delighted to expand our presence in Slovakia as part of our global investment programme in

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world-class technical talent, tooling and facilities in Europe, Israel, the USA and India.” Marek Uhrin, General Manager, Ness SES Kosice development centre said: “The new centre is a tremendous vote of confidence in how our team helps global technology businesses extend and enhance their research and development capabilities. We’re here to help them accelerate the delivery of new, innovative offerings into the market. This is an important milestone for our business and we’re ready to play an even greater role in how Ness offers outsourced product engineering services.” The Ness SES Kosice development centre is part of a global network of development centres that enable Ness SES to combine a global delivery model with local management and shared control. These centres are focused on providing R&D and software product engineering, and consulting services that extends software development capacity and drives innovation for clients.

Ness SES in India In India, Ness SES was set up 12 years

Ness Software Engineering Services is a premier provider of outsourced engineering services. With deep expertise in products and platforms, data and analytics, and experience engineering, Ness SES helps organizations compete and grow in today’s digital economy. With access to world class software engineering resources, Ness clients create advanced new products and services, enter new markets, win new customers, and streamline operations to radically reduce costs. Ness delivers consumer grade experiences with military grade quality and stability through its global delivery model that offers the flexibility and efficiencies of on-site, on-shore, near-shore and off-shore sourcing leveraging sophisticated distributed Agile techniques

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Shell lubricants launches technical webinar series First lubricant company to provide an innovative platform for its customers to help find solutions to their challenges

hell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants announces the launch of a technical webinar series for its customers. These webinars are aimed at educating customers including OEMs, distributors and partners on specific applications via technical experts who can share sector specific experiences & what Shell can offer to overcome their challenge. It also provides customers, a platform to gain knowledge of the latest trends in the industry with relevant references. The first edition of Shell Lubricants Webinar is scheduled on October 16, 2014. The topic of this webinar “Challenges in Worm Gear lubrication & how lubricant can help in reducing TCO” will focus on challenges such as high operating temperatures, frequent seal failures etc. which often results in oil leakage and premature gear failure. It will be hosted by technical experts from Shell and will have presence of various OEMs, distributors and partners. Shell Lubricants endeavours to take up a different topic of relevance each month that can help its customers at large. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akhil Jha, Vice President Technical (Lubricants), Shell India Markets Private Limited, “Our OEM partnerships are one of the most important pillars for Shell Lubricants. We collaborate with leading companies and manufacturers that have some of the most exciting technology challenges, gaining expertise in lubricant technology and then applying it in a way that benefits customers. Taking one step further to provide value to our customers, we are the first company in India to organize this Webinar series. The USP of the webinar format is Conversing with various custom-

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ers at multiple locations in a click.” “This will also be an opportunity to showcase our technology & solutions in the relevant application areas. We sincerely hope this initiative benefits our OEMs & customers at large,” he added. Shell Lubricants plans to organise a series of Webinars in due course. Topics such as Screw Compressors: Common lubrication issues, and Shell providing (grease) solutions in Mining Applications would be discussed in the consecutive webinars.

ABOUT SHELL LUBRICANTS The term ‘Shell Lubricants’ collectively refers to Shell Group companies engaged in the lubricants business. Shell sells a wide variety of lubricants to meet customer needs across a range of applications. These include consumer motoring, heavyduty transport, mining, power generation and general engineering. Shell’s portfolio of lubricant brands includes Shell Helix, Shell Rimula, and Shell Spirax. We are active across the full lubricant supply chain. We manufacture base oils in eight plants, we blend base oils with additives to make finished lubricants in almost 70 plants, and we distribute, market and sell lubricants in over 100 countries. We have more experts talking to more customers than any other lubricants supplier. We have over 350 technical support specialists and 1,000 sales professionals working with customers every day. We offer a wide range of services in addition to our products, including Shell LubeMatch, a market leading online tool that matches lubricants to vehicles and equipments, and Shell LubeAnalyst, an early warning system that enables our business customers to monitor the condition of their

equipment and lubricant, helping to save money on maintenance. Shell’s world-class technology is applied in our products and technological collaborations. We have four leading lubricants research centres in Germany, the USA, and Japan (in a joint venture with Showa Shell) with more than 200 scientists and engineers dedicated to lubricants research and development. We have 150 + patent series for lubricants, base oils and greases. One of the ways we push the boundaries of lubricant technology is by working closely with top motor racing teams such as Scuderia Ferrari and Penske Racing. These technical partnerships enable us to expand our knowledge of lubrication science and transfer cutting-edge technology from the racetrack to our commercial products.

ABOUT SHELL LUBRICANTS INDIA Shell is one of the most diversified international oil company in India’s energy sector with nearly US$1 billion invested. It is a major private sector supplier of crude products and chemicals to India. With over 3000 staff in the country, Shell has a significant Technology center, a financial business services center and operates an LNG receiving and re-gasification terminal. It also has a downstream business marketing fuels, lubricants and specialty products. Shell Lubricants’ India operation is part of Shell’s long-term commitment to India and its support for the country’s increasing energy needs. Shell Lubricants’ customers in India include Wartsila, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Ford and Thermax. For more information Web: www.shell.com

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DuPont invites applications for 2015 safety and sustainability awards Awards now open to companies in India and across the globe

uPont announces that its 2015 Safety and Sustainability Awards will be open to companies across the globe, including India. Until last year, companies in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region could apply for it. “Over the last decade, the DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards have become widely recognized among industrial companies as a benchmark for workplace safety and sustainability,” said James R. Weigand, president, DuPont Sustainable Solutions. “More importantly, they have helped to promote initiatives aimed at saving lives and protecting the environment.” DuPont Sustainable Solutions is now soliciting applications for the 2015 awards, which will be judged by a jury drawn from a range of respected safety, health and environment organizations. An application form should be submitted by Feb. 1, 2015. Complete entries, including a summary of the project, must be received by Feb. 27. Since its launch in 2002, the biannual competition has attracted a growing number of applicants, with entries for 2013 increasing nearly 50 percent over those in 2011. Last year’s entries came from a wide range of industry sectors across EMEA – from the U.K. to Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, France, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. DuPont is creating a new category for the awards this year – Operational Excellence. “The addition of this category acknowledges the strong

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correlation between operational performance and corporate footprint reduction,” said Brian Rains, global practice leader for Operations Excellence. “Safety and sustainability improvements cannot be executed in a vacuum, but rather in concert with operational improvements.” The bi-annual DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards competition welcomes entries from all companies or organizations that can demonstrate significant achievements in one of the following three categories: safety, sustainability or operations excellence. Regional winners in each category will be announced in the May 2015, and the global winner will be announced at the award ceremony in September 2015. Awards will be judged on criteria including management commitment, cultural evolution, performance improvement, innovation and stakeholder engagement. Winners will receive a trophy and a certificate at the award ceremony. Further details, as well as the application form, can be obtained by contacting the independent organizing committee at dssa@nexdor.ch or by visiting www.dssa.dupont.com. DuPont Sustainable Solutions is one of 12 DuPont businesses. Bringing customers the benefits of an integrated global consulting services and process technology enterprise, it applies DuPont’s real-world experience, history of innovation, problem-solving success, and strong brands to help organizations transform their workplaces and work cultures to become safer, more efficient and more environmentally sustain-

able. Additional information is available at: www.sustainablesolutions. dupont.com. DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.

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Henkel road safety campaign in collaboration with leading transporters & heavy vehicle movers in india Initiative Launch: Go Safe with Henkel – Journey Towards Road Safety in India

n an effort to address the topical issue of safety standards on the road in India, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Germany has launched a road safety initiative that has far reaching effects to curb fatalities & accidents in the country. The Go Safe with Henkel Campaign on Road Safety will create a behavioral shift amongst transporters and heavy vehicle operators to bring about a change in the attitude towards compliance to safety regulations in India. In keeping with the changing norms and procedures, the need of the hour is to collaborate and reach out to all transporters and ensure that there are global road safety standards in place on Indian roads. Statistically, the current scenario shows India with one of the worst increase in fatalities year on year. According to the Government of India, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Research Wing, the year 2011 alone recorded 142485 people killed on the road. Out of the same data, 110461 accidents involved commercial vehicles and the sharpest increase in the number of deaths was in the twilight time (before sunrise and after sunset) with 77 percent occurring due to driver negligence. With approximately over 106 people being killed on the road every day, the challenge is to address this problem together in partnership with corporate houses supporting the government intiatives. Meeting international standards on road safety and inculcating

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the same in our day to day activities is an important step for Henkel as a corporate with day to day operations in India. The Go Safe Campaign will encourage each and every transporter and commercial vehicle mover associated with Henkel to adhere to strict guidelines with regard to driving, vehicle conditions, road traffic movement sensitivity training, increasing accountability, focus on proper documentation, speed checks at regular intervals, and also emphasizing on the vital aspect- fitness of drivers. The guidelines are the foundation on which the collaboration with several service providers can ensure safer roads for all in India. On the occasion of the launch, Mr. Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel India said, “With the Go Safe with Henkel Campaign on Road Safety, we aspire to build awareness, inculcate a sense of responsibility and create a behavioral shift in all our stakeholders, employees and transporters who have shown strong faith in collaborating with us on this initiative. This is a first step towards education, training and building awareness at the basic level in the hope that in years to come, we will see a systematic safe system approach in the way commercial vehicles move in the country.” With this initiative towards Road Safety, Henkel embarks on a journey in partnership with every stakeholder to achieve awareness that has far reaching implications and can make a difference to the quality and value of human life chain in India on the road for drivers who

lose their lives every day due to lack of training and pedestrians who are innocent victims of negligent driving and non-compliance to regulations.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel employs about 47,000 people and reported sales of 16.4 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of 2.5 billion euros in fiscal 2013. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX.

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Safeducate signs MoU with Tata Institute of social sciences Partnership meant to create skilled workforce for Logistics Industry

Safeducate has now become the Skill Knowledge Partner (SKP) of TISS and will drive the supply chain skilling revolution in India. The MoU was signed by Ms. Divya Jain, CEO, Safeducate in the presence of TISS Director, Prof. S Parasuraman and Dy. Director, Prof. Neela Dabir. At this momentous occasion, Ms. Divya Jain, CEO, Safeducate said, “Safeducate has been in the field of training and skilling for over 7 years now. This partnership with one of India’s foremost education center will help us get supply chain education to a coveted position, as well as create courses that are not just market driven but also aspirational for students. We look forward to a brighter career for aspirants in this field by way of a robust vocational education system.”

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afeducate, India’s premier supply chain & logistics skilling firm and a part of Safexpress Group, has signed a very prestigious Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata institute of Social Sciences (TISS), India’s topmost institute in social sciences education. This remarkable tie-up which took place on the 25th of September will help create skilled workforce in the manpower intensive supply chain & logistics industry. Safeducate has now become the Skill Knowledge Partner (SKP) of TISS and will drive the supply chain skilling revolution in India. The MoU was signed by Ms. Divya Jain, CEO, Safeducate in the presence of TISS Director, Prof. S Parasuraman and Dy. Director, Prof. Neela Dabir. At this momentous occasion, Ms. Divya

Jain, CEO, Safeducate said, “Safeducate has been in the field of training and skilling for over 7 years now. This partnership with one of India’s foremost education center will help us get supply chain education to a coveted position, as well as create courses that are not just market driven but also aspirational for students. We look forward to a brighter career for aspirants in this field by way of a robust vocational education system.” TISS Director, Prof. S Parasuraman remarked, “Vocational courses have been designed with a definite vision to improve the lives of disadvantaged and marginalised youth, especially those who are excluded by the formal school education system. TISS SVE (School of Vocational Continue on page no.60

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Continued from page no.58 Education) has been set up to create an ecosystem that would bring back the dignity of labour for blue-collar streams of work and create a sustainable source of income for them.” Prof. Parasuraman elaborated, “TISS is leading a skill development revolution through multiple types of interventions in the area of skilling of unemployed and school dropout youth in India. Apart from the regular skilling programs like short-term certification programs and skill enhancement programs, TISS is also launching India’s first undergraduate degree program in skilling, called Bachelors in Vocational Education (B. Voc.).” Ms. Divya Jain explained further, “As a Vertical Anchor (VA) for supply chain & logistics industry, Safeducate will be responsible for an array of activities with respect to this program. These include conducting skill gap mapping of logistics industry, collaborating with industry associations and players to study future skill demands & trends, as well as designing the course pedagogy, syllabus and course content for all the skill programs. We will also be responsible for identification of training companies for facilitation of referred programs pan-India, tieups with industry players for on-jobpractical training, and mentoring of training companies and skill development centers all across India.” TISS Dy. Director, Prof. Neela Dabir added, “This vocational educational program is being implemented for the first time in India by a University with a focus on job-specific skills rather than providing only a broadbased education. The aim is to enable the students to learn the skill by engaging in an on-the-job training along with theoretical inputs in

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classroom.” Ms. Divya Jain concluded by saying, “This program has a unique ‘earn while you learn’ model, under which the trainee could also earn a stipend during the on-the-job duration of the course.”

About Safexpress: Safexpress has firmly entrenched itself as ‘Knowledge Leader’ and ‘Market Leader’ of Indian supply chain & logistics industry. Safexpress offers a complete spectrum of supply chain & logistics services including Express Distribution, 3PL, Consulting, SafeAir, Campus2Home, Easy2Move, Stock2Shelf, SafeReturns and Sainik Express. Safexpress provides services to a vast array of business verticals ranging from Apparel & Lifestyle, Healthcare, Hi-Tech, Publishing to Automotive, Engineering & Electrical Hardware, FMCG & Consumer Electronics, and Institutional. Pioneered and driven by ‘Logistics Guru’ and CMD, Safexpress, Mr. Pawan Jain, Safexpress has been significantly involved in Indian economic growth saga for close to two decades. With an intention of contributing in country’s economic growth, Safexpress has kept its operations India-centric. Safexpress provides Supply Chain & Logistics services to over 5000 corporate clients. With its fleet of over 4000 GPS-enabled vehicles and country’s largest distribution network spanning over 610 destinations, Safexpress covers every square-inch of India.

Cambridge University, the team blends rich operational experience of the supply chain arena with international know-how and best practices to create programs which are extremely stimulating, hands-on and practical. Safeducate is backed by a team of highly experienced consultants and trainers. These professionals offer world-class training as a part of uniquely designing programs and courses, through which participants are able to gain extensive supply chain & logistics understanding. The participants are provided with comprehensive domain knowledge and practical training, enabling them to face day-to-day challenges of working in supply chain & logistics industry. Having state-of-the-art learning centers across the country, Safeducate intends to revolutionize the supply chain education arena with its profound knowledge, experience and expertise in the field. Safeducate has achieved a landmark of training more than 20,000 people across 52 cities in India. All the training programs offered by Safeducate are CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport) accredited, and follow global standards in supply chain & logistics education.

About Safeducate: Safeducate, a firm specializing in supply chain & logistics training, was established in 2007, with an aim to meet the continuously evolving needs of the workforce of the supply chain & logistics industry of India. Led by the alumni of Stanford and

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17th International Exhibition of Cutting Tools, Tooling Systems, Machine Tool Accessories, Metrology & CAD / CAM

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Two HaasTEC India events set for November and December

he popular HaasTEC shows are returning to India later this year with two events arranged for different regions of the nation. Managed by the Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) in India (Phillipscorp, CNCSSIPL division), the first HaasTEC will take place on 19th-22nd November at Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat and will be followed closely by HaasTEC Manesar from 10th to 13th December, in the industrial district of Gurgaon near New Delhi. In line with previous HaasTEC events, a number

of innovative, affordable Haas CNC machine tools will be on view. Indeed, two machines will be on show for the first time in India, the UMC750 five-axis universal machining centre and the ST-35 big bore CNC lathe. All of the Haas CNC machine tools on display will be powered and performing demonstrations, cutting metal. Haas specialists from the HFO will be available to guide visitors through the demonstrations and answer any questions about the machines. The UMC-750 five-axis vertical machining centre offers a capacity of 762 x 508 x 508 mm in the X, Y and Z-axis respectively. It features a twoaxis inbuilt trunnion rotary table and a 40-taper, 22.4 kW, 12000 rpm direct drive spindle. Other features of this advanced machine include a 40+1 side mount tool changer, 25.4 m/min rapids, co-ordinate rotation and scaling, rigid tapping, a wireless intuitive probing system and a 284 litre flood coolant system.

The Haas ST-35 big bore CNC lathe can accommodate bars up to 102 mm in diameter and offers a capacity of 533 (dia) x 660 mm (length) with 806 mm of swing. The 29.8 kW, 2400 rpm spindle is served by a twospeed gearbox, while additional features include a 381 mm chuck, 12-station bolt-on turret and rigid tapping capability. Other Haas CNC machine tool models scheduled to appear at both HaasTEC events include the ST-10Y turning center with Y-axis, the ever popular DT-1 Drill Tap machine with new 30 taper 15,000 rpm spindle, a VF-2 VMC, a VF-2YT VMC with a new inline 15000 rpm 40 taper spindle, and the VF-3YT/50 VMC, which provides extended Y-axis travel and the heavy cutting capacity of a 50-taper machine in a mid-sized footprint. Visitors are invited to bring along components or drawings for a full evaluation of optimized machining solutions. Indeed, the HaasTEC events will also feature a number of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial partners, all able to offer complementary technologies and advice. Demonstrations, tours and a live Q&A counter will be among other event highlights. In fact, there are even plans to give away a limited edition Haas wrist watches to those who pre-register before 5th November. Pre-registrations go live on 1st October at: www.haascnc.com/openhouse

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Retail display cabinets made better with Lantek

antek has been helping many major sheet metal companies from around the world operating in the retail shopfitting market to manufacture high quality cabinets, refrigerated displays and fixtures, with its Lantek solutions suite of sheet metal software. Common requirements in this industry include the need for parameterised designs, which enable the supply of standard product ranges in different sizes and configurations to suit the layout of individual retail premises; the design and manufacture of bespoke display cabinets for both hot food and refrigerated applications; the delivery of high quality finishes on the display units; and control of manufacturing production to keep within the time constraints of many construction and shopfitting projects running concurrently. By integrating directly with the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAD system, Lantek is able to provide solutions for the parametric unfolding of cabinet designs and the realisation of complex duct intersections using its Lantek Flex3d and Lantek Expert Duct products which operate inside its Lantek Expert CAD/CAM software. High productivity and quality is ensured by the technology built into Lantek Expert which is able to use the full capabilities of punching, laser and combination machines and, through extensive nesting options, maximise material utilisation through a dynamic response to continually changing production requirements. Special functions include common line cutting which reduces cutting time, implementation of special forming tools which enables parts to be finished in one operation and expert technology that avoids run-

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Retail cabinets ning over finished parts to preserve the quality of specially coated components. Companies using Lantek software are able to optimize the production capabilities of their workshops by mixing the manufacture of bespoke designs with the manufacture of standard products. Any gaps in production capacity can be filled by producing additional standard products in advance of orders, giving the possibility of their immediate delivery. Not only will this keep laser and punching machines operating at full capacity, but it will also minimize material wastage and reduce product handling by filling each sheet of material completely. As well as supporting the manufacture of high quality components, Lantek Integra provides companies in this industry with the tools to control and monitor the entire manufacturing process. The ability to integrate with existing company systems makes Lantek Integra a highly flexible solution which offers customer relationship management, purchasing, stock control, work in progress and quality control and links to accounting packages. Where standard products are being manufactured the system can evaluate component stocks and WIP against order requirements ensuring that exactly the right quantity of each part is requested in a works order to the factory. In

addition to in-house manufactured parts, Lantek Integra allows the control of purchasing and stock levels of bought in items such as handles, refrigeration compressors and hinges, keeping track of both costs and expected delivery dates to ensure the on-time fulfilment of contracts. Real time data recording from the shop floor enables activities to be monitored as they occur, while comparison with historical and planned information helps managers to recognise deviations and apply corrective action quickly and effectively. For companies in the retail display sector, Lantekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical support is highly important as the skill and knowledge of its engineers helps tailor the solution to the individual needs of the customer. The result is high levels of transparency, which covers the complete process from order to purchasing to manufacture to delivery, enabling managers to make informed decisions, optimise their production operations, produce products to the planned cost and delivery schedule, and get the maximum return from their investment in Lantek. Lantek has many clients in this industry all over the world including major suppliers such as Carter Retail Equipment in the UK which manufactures central refrigeration plant for use in retail, commercial and light industrial applications, either from its extensive standard product range or bespoke individually designed units; and Alan Nuttal, also in the UK, which supplies supermarkets, food halls and specialist food stores with innovative products such as hot food counters for rotisserie products and refrigerated displays for meat and fresh fish, to a custom specification. Web: www.lanteksms.com

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Optimised filling technology with the BEUMER fillpac : Not too much, not too little - Optimal bag filling

BEUMER Group has added the rotating filling machine BEUMER fillpac to its product portfolio and equipped it with extensive features.

The BEUMER fillpac, including the BEUMER bag discharge line SA 4000.

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he intralogistics professional has expanded its product portfolio with the BEUMER fillpac filling machine offering, as single-source provider, equipment and systems for packaging lines from one source. The new machine can be flexibly integrated with existing packaging lines and can be optimally adapted to the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation. What makes the BEUMER fillpac unique is a specific weighing electronics which ensures the weight accuracy of the bags. Rejects caused by too high or too low filling weights can nearly be excluded. The BEUMER fillpac is equipped with a weighing unit that communicates permanently with the filler neck via a specific software. The automatic bag weight adjustment determines the exact filling weight of the bags, thus enabling the exact degrees of filling during the filling process. The user can design his packaging lines more efficiently as it is no longer necessary to remove under or overweight bags from the line. In addition, the quantity indicated on the bag always corresponds to the real volume. The BEUMER fillpac is designed for capacities ranging from 300 to 6,000 bags per hour and can fill various bag types. If equipped with a special bag placer, it can even fill HDPE bags. The three-position cylinder that regulates the coarse and fine flow is protected from dust, because it is positioned vertically and outside of the dirty area. The cylinder for bag discharging is also located in the dust-free zone above the filling spout. This solution minimises wear and tear on both cylinders and,

therefore, ensures longer service life. Almost all built-in components of the BEUMER fillpac are freely available commercially. This reduces delivery times for spare parts and lowers capital costs for the user. Also, the system is designed so that it is easily accessible for maintenance. The generously dimensioned filling impeller reduces fill times, thus increasing throughput. The BEUMER system is also equipped with an ergonomic control terminal. The improved human-machine interface concept makes work simple and intuitive. Furthermore, BEUMER has designed the system in a way that individual customer requirements or special wishes can be implemented flexibly and cost-effectively. BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, the BEUMER Group employed some 3,700 people in 2013. The group generated an annual turnover of approximately 627 million euros. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, BEUMER Group is present in many industries worldwide.

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ElectroMech appreciates Make in India intiative

asis the Prime Minister Modi government’s thrust on ‘Make In India’, appended below is the quote from Mr. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech welcoming this

move. “Mr. Modi, speaking like a true statesman, has indeed taken the initiative and flagged off the “Make In India” concept. This is a call to arms for all corporate chieftains from General Modi who is all set to lead India into the war of dominating the global manufacturing industry. All of us sincerely hope that the government indeed becomes a facilitator in the coming years as opposed to being a stumbling block in the past, and that the promise of Mr. Modi to make this change happen, comes true in the shortest possible time. At ElectroMech we are highly excited by the opportunities that this wave will present to the entire manufacturing industry, and after years of doldrums, we hope that the manufacturing industry gets some serious tail winds which will allow us to sail into the topmost echelons of manufacturing countries in the world.”

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Mr. Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech

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Konecranes launches a new overhead crane for lifting needs in emerging markets

onecranes introduced a new overhead crane in Pune, India. The new crane, the CXT® UNO, has been developed to give small and medium-sized customers in emerging markets access to Konecranes’ proven technology, and will extend Konecranes’ product offering for these markets. The CXT UNO is primarily intended for companies operating in manufacturing, construction, and logistics. The CXT UNO is based on Konecranes’ existing CXT hoist, and delivers many of the industryleading strengths of the CXT. It is Konecranes’ second product to be launched for emerging markets this year and follows the BOXHUNTER, an innovative new type of RTG for ports and terminals. The CXT UNO combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT products. This simpler design, together with easy access to spare parts, means that the CXT UNO will be easy to maintain. “The CXT UNO is important for

us because it expands our product offering into a segment where we haven’t been present before,” says Saeesh Nevrekar, Konecranes India’ Country Manager. “The CXT UNO offers customers in this category access to Konecranes’ quality and reliability in what we believe is a very attractive and competitive overall package.”

A new product based on proven solutions Capable of lifting loads up to 10 tons up to 9 meters off the ground, the CXT UNO features a 2-speed hoisting and travelling design with a fixed pendant controller, tagline festooning, and compact single-girder construction, and can operate over spans of up to 20 meters. The design draws on input collected in the field and prioritizes issues such as quality, reliability in both intensive and less-frequent usage, and ease of maintenance. The CXT UNO is being initially launched in India, a market with significant potential for industrial cranes and one where Konecranes has been building a growing presence

With its quality components and simple, robust design, Konecranes’ new CXT® UNO offers a similar level of quality to other Konecranes cranes in a more compact package. It also promises to open up a valuable new customer segment for Konecranes in emerging markets.

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over the last few years. Following the rollout in India, the plan is to introduce the CXT UNO in other countries in the near future. Thanks to its simple, standardized design, the CXT UNO will be available with very competitive delivery times. Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. In 2013, Group sales totaled EUR 2,100 million. The Group has 11,900 employees at 600 locations in 48 countries. Konecranes is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (symbol: KCR1V).

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FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS CXT UNO WATCH CXT UNO'S WHOLE STORY FROM DRAWING BOARD TO ACTION konecranes.com/cxtuno

CXT UNO is a robust, straightforward overhead crane for safe and dependable everyday lifting. We focused on the most essential features and created a reliable, high-quality crane that is affordable to every lifting business. In the heart of CXT UNO is the CXT hoist, one of the most reliable and popular hoists on the market. CXT UNO is easy to maintain and it is sold and delivered as a predesigned package ensuring a fast delivery process. Visit the dedicated campaign site konecranes.com/cxtuno for more information.

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TechnoPharm 2014, Bosch introduces CIP system specifically for use with human vaccines Closed system for high operator protection ● Compact skid design facilitates handling ● CIP tank with a volume of 800 liters ● High cleaning quality and process efficiency

t TechnoPharm 2014, Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of process and packaging technology, presents the special version of a CIP (Cleaning in Place) system. “The exhibited system serves for cleaning and wastewater inactivation of various process systems used in the production of human vaccines,” explained project manager Volker Kempf. “It meets the highest safety requirements. In addition, it is easy to transport, quick to set up, and easy to handle.” The CIP system is manufac-

tured by Pharmatec, a subsidiary of Bosch Packaging Technology. The development of human vaccines comprises three successive process steps: preparation, purification, and formulation. During the first phase, eggs are inoculated with virus-containing material for selective replication of viruses in the laboratory. To separate the viruses, the egg-based preparation is purified in several steps by means of filtration and addition of buffer solutions. The CIP system from Bosch is used for cleaning the pharmaceutical purification equipment, which ranges from the harvesting system to a variety of filtration and separation systems to the process tank with finished active substance concentrate, and at the same time thermally inactivates the wastewater.

Operator safety is the highest priority

CIP System from Bosch for human vaccines The CIP system with a compact skid design is suited for the cleaning and waste water inactivation of process equipment for the prodcution of human vaccines.

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Handling of live viruses poses a threat to the staff and requires high equipment security measures. Consequently, the CIP system and all system modules are designed according to biosafety level 3 (BSL 3). To keep viruses from escaping to the outside, Bosch has designed a completely closed system with fixed piping and a hermetic CIP pressure vessel. The pumps for supply and return of rinsing media are equipped with double mechanical seals and sealing liquid (pure steam condensate) in the space between the

seals, ensuring that no contaminated cleaning media escapes into the environment.

Easy operation with the touch panel The system in compact skid design provides essential advantages to the user: Due to its modular construction, it can be transported easily, as well as set up and connected to the media supply of the building quickly. If production is moved to another location, the system can be reinstalled at the new site without difficulty. The touch control panel with a user-friendly menu enables simple parameterization of the cleaning program. All components and parts coming in contact with the media are made of stainless steel and fitted with a high-quality surface. Hence the system can clean itself without residue between applications, and can be sanitized with water for injection (WFI) at a temperature of 125 degrees Celsius. As a satellite system, the CIP system is designed for cleaning of various process systems on a rotating basis, as well as for cleaning of tubing or loops. With a volume of 800 liters, the CIP tank has the necessary size to clean process tanks with a useable volume of approximately 2000 liters. Sodium hydroxide, which is prepared in a separate tank, is used as the cleaning medium. For more information Web: www.boschpackaging.com

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MHI Develops “Mitsubishi Super Skiving System” enabling high-speed, highprecision cutting of internal gears at low cost Achievements Derive from Newly Developed Proprietary Barrelshaped, multiple-cutting-edge Tool

itsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed development of the “Mitsubishi Super Skiving System” for machining internal gears with high speed and outstanding precision. The new system has overcome technical issues characteristic of conventional skiving by use of an MHI developed, innovative barrel-shaped multiplecutting-edge rotary tool (patent pending), enabling mass production of difficult-to-machine internal gears. In addition, longer tool life, combined with shorter machining times, enables significant reductions in production costs. MHI is aiming to commence marketing of the new tool and dedicated skiving machine in April, 2015.

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IEX spot market sets a new record at 125 MUs

he electricity traded on the Spot Market at India’s premier power exchange, IEX, touched a record on Monday, 6 October, 2014 with the highest ever volume traded at 125 MUs for delivery on 7 October, 2014. This achievement surpasses the last highest traded volume of 117 MUs which was traded on 8 September, 2013. Of the total traded volume of 125 MUs, Distribution Companies (Discoms) accounted for over 90% - The Discoms in Western and Northern regions were among the top buyers accounting for almost 60% of the total cleared volume, largely due to increased demand for power during the festive celebrations. With Buy Bids of about 197 MUs and Sell Bids of about 131 MUs, the spot market clearly saw increased demand and limited supply with the Market Clearing Price (MCP) at Rs. 5.29 per unit, 23% higher than MCP of Rs 4.29 on the previous day. The Inter-State transmission congestion was limited which led to the splitting of the market only in Southern States (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh) and Chhattisgarh. Consequently, the high demand region of South saw an increase in the price with average area clearing price at Rs. 7.46 per unit, whereas in Chhattisgarh, which has high concentration of generators, the price dropped with average area clearing price at Rs. 4.42 per unit. As on date, the spot power market on the Exchange trades more than 80 MUs of electricity on a daily average basis.

About IEX: IEX has emerged as India’s premier energy trading platform in a short span of six years. Currently, IEX operates DayAhead Market (DAM) and Term-Ahead Market (TAM) in electricity as well as Renewable Energy Certificate (REC). The exchange provides a transparent, demutualised and automated platform enabling efficient price discovery and price risk management for participants. IEX is approved and regulated by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and operating since 27 June, 2008.

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Tata Power Solar successfully commissions Phase II of solar power project for The Chennai Silks group; takes their total capacity to 7.2 MW Phase II adds 5.2 MW of capacity for The Chennai Silks group

ata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar player, has successfully executed five different solar power projects for The Chennai Silks group, constituting a total of 5.2 MW solar power plant. Coupled with the 2 MW solar plant commissioned last year by Tata Power Solar, the total installed solar power capacity of the group comes to 7.2 MW. These five different solar projects, executed for different group companies of The Chennai Silks group, are located in Kangeyam of Tirupur district in Tamil Nadu and achieved power generation in 12 weeks. The five group companies include: Naachas Wind Energy Pvt. Ltd. (1 MW), Space Textiles Pvt. Ltd. (1 MW), KTM Jewellery (P) Ltd. (1 MW), SCM. International Impex (1.1 MW) and Sathy Silks Pvt. Ltd. (1.1 MW). Power shortage is a major issue in Tamil Nadu, with several manufacturing facilities in the region suffering from power shortage and relying on expensive diesel generators. For The Chennai Silk’s group, venturing into solar power is a step towards making solar a mainstream source of power generation. “We installed these solar plants for captive consumption of power, as well as to avail of the accelerated depreciation benefits. The use of solar power in our retail showrooms has helped us reduce our energy costs while also enabling us to reduce our

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carbon emissions by 890 grams/kWh. Tata Power Solar’s experience and capability in swiftly executing solar power plants have been the primary reasons to choose them, time and again.” says Mr. N. K. Nandhagopal, MD, The Chennai Silks group. Tata Power Solar had engaged local contractors for 45 days of field work, creating a range of job opportunities for the region. Tata Power Solar continues to extend job opportunities for the operations and maintenance of these captive power plants. “This project exemplifies our ability to execute complex and simultaneous solar projects, backed by our strong lineage of quality performance and resource optimization. We take pride in our association with The Chennai Silks group to execute seven solar power projects for them in a period of two years.” said Dr. Arul Shanmugasundram, EVP Projects and CTO, Tata Power Solar. These ground-mounted solar power plants were commissioned in an area of 25 acres of land. In addition, small tracker systems were installed at some of the plants. The plant is continually managed, with a centralized monitoring system and an onsite operations team.

ers in the world and India’s largest specialised EPC player. TPS, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, was founded in 1989 as a joint venture between Tata Power and British Petroleum Solar (BP Solar). Headquartered in Bangalore, Tata Power Solar operates three world-class manufacturing units in Bangalore, with a production capacity of 200 MW of modules and 180 MW of cells. It has completed more than 160 MW of ground-mount utility scale and 40 MW of rooftop and distributed generation projects across the country as of FY14. It also offers a diverse line of solar products for both urban and rural markets – these include water heaters, home lighting, street lighting, power packs, and water pumps among others. Tata Power Solar has a strong national presence with 8 regional offices, 40 authorized service centres plus a network of more than 1000 channel partners nationwide. Tata Power Solar is committed to enabling solar everywhere and aims to provide energy access to millions of people across the country via its integrated solar solutions.

About Tata Power Solar: Tata Power Solar (TPS), with 25 years of deep domain expertise, is one of the pioneering solar manufactur-

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ABB wins Rs.172 crore order to strengthen Bangladesh Power Grid Four new 132 kilovolt substations and expansion of six substations to enhance transmission capacity and boost power supplies

A “We are happy to partner with ABB as we invest in strengthening the country’s power infrastructure for the future, and hope to benefit from technology leadership they have to offer.” said Masum-Al-Beruni Managing Director of PGCB. ABB has previously executed several projects including a 230kV switchyard, 132/33kV substations and 230/132kV substations and is presently executing a 230kV substation at Bibiyana for PGCB, Bangladesh.

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BB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around Rs.172 crore from Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB), the country’s leading transmission utility, to provide four new turnkey substations and help expand six others, to enhance transmission capacity and boost power supply to meet growing demand for electricity. The four new 132/33kV substations will be constructed at Rangamati, Khagrachori, Bianbazar and Sunamganj. Additionally, six existing substations will undergo expansion. This initiative is part of the country’s ongoing Power Systems Expansion and Efficiency Improvement Program, aimed at upgrading the country’s generation, transmission and distribution systems to increase capacity, improve efficiency, enhance power reliability and reduce environmental impact. It is estimated that 450,000 households will receive new power connections through this program, and carbon emissions be reduced by almost 2.5 million tons per year. ABB’s project scope includes design, supply, installation and commissioning of the substations. Key ABB product supplies include power transformers, high and medium voltage switchgear, control and protection equipment and substation automation systems conforming to global IEC 61850 open communication standards. “Developing countries have the opportunity to directly adopt tech-

nologically advanced infrastructure that deliver greater efficiency and have a smaller carbon footprint,” said Bazmi Husain, Country Manager, ABB India. “Our portfolio, based on experience and expertise earned over the last century, enables mitigation of environmental challenges while boosting power reliability.” “We are happy to partner with ABB as we invest in strengthening the country’s power infrastructure for the future, and hope to benefit from technology leadership they have to offer.” said Masum-Al-Beruni Managing Director of PGCB. ABB has previously executed several projects including a 230kV switchyard, 132/33kV substations and 230/132kV substations and is presently executing a 230kV substation at Bibiyana for PGCB, Bangladesh. ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

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Anchor Electricals launches UNO Switchgear With UNO Range Anchor forays into value-for-money switchgear portfolio

nchor Electricals (A Panasonic Group Company) recently announced the launch of its UNO range of switchgears, thus enhancing its value-for-money product portfolio. This latest offering from the house of Anchor offers complete protection for residential premises. Aimed at customers looking for the best and affordable products, the UNO range will provide a new category of smart and efficient switchgears, offering unmatched features. The UNO range of switchgear products have been aesthetically designed confirming to the highest engineering standards. The new switchgear represents a unique symbiosis between advanced technology, maximum functionality and exquisite design to match the taste of consumers. The range of products launched under the UNO Switchgear Range comprises of premium Distribution Boards, AC Boxes, MiniMCBs (Modular & Non Modular), MCBs, RCCBs, and Isolators. Launching the new switchgear, Mr. Ashok Gangar Vice President Sales & Marketing Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd. said, “The UNO range of switchgear has been created keeping in mind the feedback from our customers and designed to suit to their unique requirements. The

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launch of UNO range is part of our strategy to enhance our value-for— money product portfolio, address wide range of customers and further strengthen our market presence. Anchor’s Switchgear Vertical makes extensive use of Panasonic’s technological expertise and the launch of UNO range will help consolidate our market leadership” Anchor’s switchgear portfolio will work hand in hand with its wiring devices business. State-ofthe-art switchgear technology packs additional safety for end-users. Robust functionality, Operational & Installation Ease as well as availability across the country will give Anchor the added impetus to be known as a market leader in this vertical. The Uno Mini-MCB range comprises of the most compact circuit breakers available in the world, incorporating all the safety features of a traditional MCB. This is one of Anchor’s specialty range that carries ISI marking as well as complies with IS / IEC standards. Uno MCB boasts of high speed & high breaking capacity mechanism, mid-trip feature and is also energyefficient. Uno RCCB is one of the fastest tripping RCCBs (under earth leakage current), it operates at low voltage and has high short current withstand

capacity of 10kA(DP),6kA(FP). Uno Isolator carries its uniqueness with maximum terminal capacity of 70 sq mm, clear On-Off Indication and offers unparalleled safety by being in accord with IS/IEC 60947-3. Uno Distribution Boards range is equipped with stylish color, elegant curves & distinctive finish that blends with all kinds of interior décor and provides a new dimension of protection in homes, offices & industries. It offers dual Benefits of flexibility & safety, thus enabling safe & efficient distribution of electrical power. The AC Boxes from Uno are offer IP 30 Protection, boast of aesthetic design and are manufactured in adherence to IS 8623. For more information www.anchor-world.com http://panasonic.co.in.

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Danfoss India unveils news range of shut-off valves & SNV gauge valves Manufactured in India for local customers, the product range will enable higher reliability & safety in industrial refrigeration plants

anfoss India, a global leader in climate and energy solutions unveiled a new range of Shut-Off Valves and SNV gauge valves today. This exclusive range of valves is manufactured in the state-of-the-art Danfoss India factory located at Oragadam and will cater to needs of different industrial refrigeration plants. These new shut-off valves are designed with accordance to European standards to meet with the challenges in industrial refrigeration application requirements in India. New enhanced product design features include new packaging gland, Gasket and a Teflon cone which will enable higher plant safety, lesser maintenance and longer life span of valves. The new packaging gland ensures a unique, tight and secure seal throughout the operating conditions within specifications, whereas the Teflon cone ensures a perfect rigidity in the range. SNV Gauge Valves provide reliable performance under high pressure and are suitable for heavy duty industrial applications. The valves are compact and light weight which enables easy handling and installation. Along with growing demand for industrial refrigeration products, there is a need to enhance the automation and safety of plants through reliable and efficient products. Designed to work in harsh and humid environments, the Danfoss

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Valves provide reliable operation in various industrial refrigeration plants. “This is just the initial offering of series of valves and controls engineered and manufactured from our new Chennai plant. In the coming years, customers can expect more innovative solutions from our India operations”, said Rajesh Premchandran, Vice President, Refrigeration and A/C Division, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd, India

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 meets the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions with its technologies finding applications in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. 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. Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman is the President of Danfoss in India. With a renewed brand promise ‘Engineering Tomorrow’, Danfoss

engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow do more with less.

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OBO Bettermann opens its maiden manufacturing facility and testing centre in India

BO Bettermann is proud to announce the opening of its state of art manufacturing facility at SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Oragadam, Kanchipuram district, India. OBO BETTERMANN has a legacy of 103 years and is a premium provider of cable management and protection systems for all kinds of electro-mechanical installations offering 30,000 products from 7 unique product lines with its headquarters in Menden, Germany. Internationally OBO Bettermann employs about 3,000 people, working in 40 subsidiary companies across 60 countries on every continent around the world and generates an annual turnover of EUR 500 million. It has production facilities in Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa and now India. OBO Bettermann started its India operations in 2008, for its renowned products, which are best

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known for its quality, ease of use and reliability. OBO Bettermann India has so far invested 10 million Euro (approx. Rs.80 crores) in this modern facility. With a manufacturing base in India, the company aims to cater to domestic market as well as for exports. Further investments are under finalization which will enhance the total investment to 25 Million Euro by 2017. This modern facility will provide employment opportunities for more than 230 people (direct 80 and indirect 150). According to Mr. Gopa Kumar, MD, OBO Bettermann India, a business strategy is in place to boost our revenues to 10 million euro by 2015 and 25 million euro (approx.125 crores) by 2020. This will be possible only by strengthening our presence across India by empowering our customers, dealers and suppliers. In line with the global strategy of creating localized products, the company is planning to create a modern R&D and testing centre in the nearby future OBO Bettermann would use Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic geographical proximity with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Middle East to make it as export hub for those nations in the future. For mor inforamtion Web: www.oboindia.com

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“Let’s Grow Clean and Green”

Dr. Aditya K Singh, Promoter and Managing Director, Rolta Power Pvt. Ltd.

olta Power Pvt. Ltd. is excited to announce their venturing in solar power sector with an installed capacity of 60 MW production line of PV modules. The company aims to manufacture A+ grade of solar photovoltaic panels and to work on a variety of ranges of solar power solutions like, solar EPC projects, rooftop solar projects (KW), solar water pumps, solar telecom tower and may more as per the requirement. The company offers comprehensive services for implementing enterprise-level applications, which is not limited to EPC formula only. It aims to go beyond EPC services, such as manufacturing, complete EPC (including basic design), owner operator solutions, operations & maintenance, backend paper work to claim subsidies, and getting government grants etc. on behalf of the clients. “Starting a new business has always appealed, says Dr. Aditya K Singh, Promoter and Managing Director, Rolta Power Pvt. Ltd. With the

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rise in demand for renewable energy, coupled with promising legislation and the need to enhance energy selfsufficiency, starting a solar energy business was an exciting opportunity for us.” He further opines, “The nation is still in its infant stage of manufacturing cycle for supply-chain. Hence, with its proactive legislation, government grants and polices supporting this industry; there is a profitable backward integration opportunity available to be capitalize upon. Rolta Power Pvt. Ltd. is looking at making this contribution as per its expansion needs.” With the increase in demand for solar photovoltaic in Asia-Pacific countries, India will continue to be one of the top countries to drive the regional demand. Though there is drastic fluctuation in panel prices, Indian manufacturers will look in advancing technical proficiency and increasing value chain and both forward and backward integration to distinguish their products from other

dealers in the market. Further, Dr. Aditya K Singh adds, “The grid parity has been met more or less, as compared to thermal power or any other conventional power source in India. Hence, we do not see another recession in solar power sector, may be for some time.” The incentive schemes by Indian government endure to be heterogeneous, making solar PV penetration rates contrast extensively based on local and regional policies. In addition, the policy decision made by government on renewable energy is driving the market. In-addition, the exaltations and amendments of the electricity grid, environmental guidelines in particular, will have a substantial impact on electricity prices for ultimate consumers and will determine the extent of solar power uptake. If you are interested to know more information, then please send an e-mail to Akshata Mhatre, Corporate Communications, at akshata. mhatre@roltapower.com with your details.

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Schneider Electric engages smart city proponents ~ A Smart City Can Create 40% More Economic Activity ~

chneider Electric India hosted an engaging panel discussion with subject matter experts to deliberate on India’s urban infrastructure and identify the building blocks for making the government’s ‘Smart Cities’ project a reality.

‘Changing India: A Smart City Revolution’ put the spotlight on the socio-economic necessities that drive the Smart City objective, turning the table on the inadequacies of our country’s infrastructure and administrative mechanisms, and the skills that will guide the city planners, administrators and proponents to build and manage Smart Cities. The contour of the discussion was shaped and led by Dr R K Misra,

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Founder Director, Center for Smart Cities and the panellists comprised an eclectic mix of eminent dignitaries namely Mr Nilesh Purey, Vice President, ICT, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Co. Ltd; Mr Shivendra Nath, Superintending Engineer (Project), Naya Raipur Development Authority; Mr Manish Agarwal, Executive Director, Infrastructure Advisory, PWC India; Dr. Navanil Baruah, member of the Senior Leadership Council and Director of the Department of NeuroSurgery at GNRC (formerly Guwahati Neurological Research Centre); Mr Anil Chaudhry, Country President & MD, Schneider Electric India; Mr Sanjiv Rai, Vice-Chair-Rosenbridges Infra IFS Ltd. Chairperson and Chief Continue on page no.94

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Continued from page no.90 Solver-Billion Innovators; and Dr. Rahul Tongia, Fellow, Brookings India; Advisor, Smart Grid Task Force, Govt. of India, Adjunct Professor, Carnegie Mellon University. The inaugural speech was delivered by Mr Leo Apothekar, Vice-Chairman and Independent Lead Director, Schneider Electric. Mr Apothekar said, “There are multiple components to a Smart City which need to be considered while planning such a project. These mainly include energy, mobility, water, public services and buildings & homes. India has embarked on a very exciting mission of creating Smart Cities and we are confident that contributions from all sections of the society, public and private, can make this dream a reality. Only cities can accommodate population growth and there is a need for Smart Cities.” Mr Mishra further set the context for the panel discussion and said that Smart Cities use infrastructure more efficiently and its four main pillars should be mobility, safety, cleanliness and being green. In the course of the discussion, Mr Nilesh Purey shared his views on the skill sets that will enable city planners drive a Smart City project. He said, “We need to develop good skills sets and learn from the West, especially in the areas of administration and municipality. This is something that we have successfully implemented at GIFT. Every employee at GIFT has visited at least two countries to understand and learn best practices in this area.” Mr Shivendra Nath, who will be the first overseer of India’s first Smart City, said, “We need to keep consumer happiness at the core

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while ensuring that whatever we do is economically viable and gives the best output.” On the importance of PPP model in determining the success of Smart Cities, Mr Manish Agarwal said, “PPP model is imperative for Smart City development and it should not be viewed just as a financing option. PPP brings in certain level of service commitment and offers immense scope for innovation.” Dr. Navanil Baruah gave a very interesting perspective stating that it is important for people to be healthy to realise the dream of Smart City. Healthcare should be offered at affordable rates without compromising on quality. North East has a lot to offer towards Smart City development as it is rich in mineral resource and hydropower.” Not to be left behind, Mr Sanjiv Rai put forth some remarkable statistics that one needs to look at in order to create a true Smart City. He said that Smart City means 10% more longevity of life compared to the benchmark, 20% more efficiency and 30% more sustainability. This will automatically result in 40% more economic activity. Elaborating on the challenges and resolutions of energy infrastructure, Mr Rahul Tongia added, “India’s energy consumption is alarmingly high. Hence, these Smart Cities need to be really different. Business as usual will not work anymore. Smart grid is a journey and should be viewed only as processes in the overall scheme of things. We need to plan our processes better and this where dialogue, democracy and government should step in.” And lastly, talking about integrating technologies in a brownfield surrounding and enmeshing loopholes to achieve energy efficiency, Mr Anil Chaudhry shared Schneider’s

experience as a developer of Smart Cities. He said, “Schneider is well positioned to contribute to the government’s vision of creating 100 Smart Cities. We are already working on various Smart projects. The physical and virtual worlds now need to come together; integration is required.”

About Schneider Electric As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Nonresidential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group’s 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. For more information, editor@divyamediaonline.com

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Suzlon to build 2000MW wind energy projects over next five years; expresses intent to set up manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh The achievements of the state are credited to the astute leadership under the aegis of Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shivraj Singh Chouhan. We are confident, the MP governments thrust on enhancing its clean energy portfolio and industry growth will ensure sustainable growth across the state.” Suzlon is fully committed to convert chief minister’s vision of affordable energy to all and to contribute towards building greener sustainable economy of Madhya Pradesh.

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uzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine maker expressed at the Global Investors Summit 2014 held in Indore, its intent to build 2000 MW of new wind energy projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh over the next five years and establish supporting manufacturing facilities. These wind energy projects established by Suzlon for SME sector and IPP producers will drive investments and create sustainable economic growth for the state. Suzlon Group has installed more than 50% of total wind capacity in the state. Speaking at the Summit, Mr Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group said, “The MP Government has an impressive track record of delivering 11 per cent all round economic growth in 2013-14., with a very impressive growth of 25% in the agriculture sector which is the highest in the world. This is indeed a testament of the state’s progressive outlook and pro industry policies that offer a conducive business environment. MP has not only emerged as one of the fastest growing states in the country but is a power surplus state as well, with close to 14000 MW installed capacity. The achievements of the state are credited to the astute leadership under the aegis of Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shivraj Singh Chouhan. We are confident, the MP governments thrust on enhancing its clean energy portfolio and industry growth will ensure sustainable growth across the state.” Suzlon is fully committed to convert chief minister’s vision of affordable energy to all and to contrib-

ute towards building greener sustainable economy of Madhya Pradesh. Suzlon is committed to social, economic and ecological sustainable development across its areas of operations. Aligned to its focus on sustainable development, within the state of Madhya Pradesh Suzlon has covered over 300 villages through its CSR outreach programme and more than 28,000 families have directly benefited through the company community initiatives.

About Suzlon Group: The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of annual installed capacity and market share in 2013. The company’s global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with 24,726 MW of wind energy capacity installed with operations in over 31 countries and a workforce of ~10,000. The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios – ranging from sub megawatt onshore turbines with rated capacity of 600 Kilowatts (kW), to the world’s largest commerciallyavailable offshore turbine of rated capacity 6.15 MW & complemented by 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 Senvion SE.

For more information Web: www.suzlon.com

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Industry leaders outline road map for enhancing performance and modernisation of Indian thermal plants at the TÜV SÜD ‘Safe Future Now’ 2014 summit

ÜV SÜD, the German testing, inspection and certification company and Central Bureau of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) jointly hosted the India edition for this year’s ‘Safe Future Now’ series of global summits. The summit focused on ‘Optimising performance of Thermal Power Plants for a sustainable and safe future’ addressed an audience comprising government, regulatory and industry representatives on improving the efficiency, performance and reliability of new and existing thermal power plants in India. The inaugural function witnessed the presence of Chief Guest Mr. MVK Rama Rao, Managing Director of Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) stated that majority power plants being coal fired in India and recent data suggesting that quite a few are nearing the end of their lifecycles, there is an urgent need for renovation and modernisation in order to optimise power generation efficiency, adopt best technology and improve environmental impacts to ensure a more viable and sustainable future. The day long summit saw key stakeholders of power sector coming together and exchanging ideas to improve efficiency, reliability of power plants and increase availability of power. The panel discussions were moderated by noted economic policy expert and renowned news anchor, Siddharth Zarabi. Speaking at the event, Mr. Niranjan Nadkarni, CEO, TÜV SÜD South Asia stated, “Renovation and modernisation of

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thermal power plants in India is the need of the hour considering the increasing gap between power demand and supply. It is very promising to see the optimistic response of various experts and dignitaries from the industry for a collective approach towards enhancing the efficiency and performance of power plants in India.” The opening panel dedicated towards enhancing the overall performance of the power plants in India, discussed and exchanged global experiences, local challenges and regulatory environment requisite to meet the power requirement of the country and highlighted key challenges faced by the industry. The panel concluded on a unified note that renovation and modernisation is a pressing need for India’s thermal power plants. However, it is imperative that within the renovation and modernisation process the plans and solutions be custom designed for each plant’s upgradation as each of them face distinct operational impediments. The opening panel was followed by technical presentations on optimising performance by Mr. Bratin Roy, VP. Industry services, TÜV SÜD South Asia, Performance measurement by Mr. Florian Michl, Senior Performance Engineer, TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH and overview on R&M by Mr. V. Ramesh, Additional General Manager, Renovation and Modernisation (R&M) Engg, NTPC Limited. The summit concluded with a panel discussion focused on ‘Learnings

from the past and preparedness of the Indian conventional power plant industry to address the future challenges and opportunities’ that highlighted the investor sentiments with reference to the upgradation of existing power infrastructure and their financing. The panel concluded emphasizing the need for a more conducive regulatory framework for the sector to attract large scale investments in the sector. Key panelists and speakers at the event included Dr. Axel Stepken, Chairman of the Board of Management, TÜV SÜD AG, Mr. T.S.G. Narayannen, Technical Advisor (Boiler) & Secretary, Central Boiler Board, Mr. KK Shah, Chief Additional Engineer (P&P), Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited, Mr. S.C. Jain, Director, Haryana Power Generation Corporation, Mr. KK Sharma, CEO, NTPC-SAIL Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Executive Director Operations , NTPC , Dr. Boris Gehring, Chief Executive Officer, TÜV SÜD Industry Service Division, Mr. S. V. Prasad, V P, Infrastructure, SBI Caps, Mr. Unni Gopalakrishnan, Head – Operations Management, The Tata Power Company Limited, Mr. PK Sinha, General Manager (Projects) and State InCharge (Maharashtra, Goa, Bihar & Jharkhand), PFC and Mr. Sarajit Sen, Managing Director, Doosan Power Services.

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PYROSIT速 NG The new generation of fire protection foam

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FLIR Systems launches groundbreaking TG165 imaging IR thermometer Thermal imager and IR spot meter combined for rapid, easy troubleshooting

LIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today the release of its TG165 Imaging IR Thermometer, a powerful, affordable, compact tool that lets you see invisible heat patterns, measure temperatures accurately, and conveniently store images and measurement data for reporting. Built around FLIR’s exclusive Lepton® micro thermal imaging camera core, the TG165 eliminates the blind guesswork of troubleshooting by combining a single spot IR thermometer with the power of a thermal camera in a rugged, compact package anyone can use. This unique combination of technologies speeds troubleshooting, making it easy to find invisible hot and cold spots from a safe distance so you can investigate and solve problems quickly. Fast and easy to use, the TG165 lets you get right to work with no training required. Its dual lasers visually mark the edges of what is being measured and the cross hairs pinpoint the center point of the measurement area. The TG165 is designed to withstand a two-meter drop, making it rugged enough for industrial professionals while offering the simplicity valued by doit-yourself homeowners. “The TG165 bridges the gap between current generation IR thermometers that offer no imaging capability, and FLIR’s marketleading thermal cameras,” said FLIR President and CEO, Andy Teich.

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“By leveraging our new Lepton core’s revolutionary price, size, and low power consumption, the TG165 transforms one of the most commonly used measurement tools into a discovery device that gives facility maintenance workers, contractors, electricians, HVAC techs, and homeowners greater capability to solve heating and electrical issues quickly and safely.”

About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection.

For more information, Web: www.flir.com/tg165

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Interface

Highest degree of variability. For each application purpose.

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“AMAXX DUO provides switched and interlocked safety as multiple distributor.”

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Eaton expands market presence through HCL Infosystem’s distribution network in India Digilife Distribution and Marketing Service (DDMS) partnership to expand distribution of efficient and reliable UPS systems

ower management company Eaton has announced its partnership with Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services (DDMS), a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems. The partnership aims to expand the market presence of Eaton’s electrical power back-up solutions by leveraging HCL’s distribution and retail infrastructure in the India. With this partnership, Eaton’s reliable and efficient uninterruptible power systems (UPS), ranging from 600VA up to 40kVA, will now be available throughout HCL Infosystems’ distribution and retail network. “Eaton’s alliance with HCL Infosystems will help us expand our partner community and help maximize our market share,” said Syed Sajjadh Ali, Managing Director – India, Electrical Sector, Eaton. “The extensive network of HCL Infosystems will en-

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ergy efficient power systems, there is an immense growth opportunity for Eaton to expand its footprint in the Indian market. We are committed to achieve our targets by extending our value chain efficiency to Eaton and foresee this alliance reaching new heights in the future.” Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

For more information, Web: www.eaton.com

Christian Missionary Hospitals across 3 states choose “Uniline Solar“

rissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal, countries 3 eastern sun blessed states have chosen “Uniline” to install Solar Solution to run their Christian Missionary Hospitals in areas where convention power or DG sets cannot be installed. Uniline’s 2 - 10 Kva solar solutions comprising of Chargers, PCUs and Solar Pumps costing Rs 1.25 Crores were put inline to complete the solution to ensure

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able customers in distant towns and cities have access to Eaton’s industry leading UPS systems that help manage power more efficiently, reliably, safely and sustainably.” HCL Infosystems is India’s premier distribution and IT services and solutions company. It has one of the largest sales and distribution networks in India that reaches more than 100,000 retail outlets, over 800 direct and micro distributors and over 12,400 channel partners across 15,000 towns and 664 districts in the country. Commenting on the partnership Bimal Das, Joint-President, Enterprise Products Distribution, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, “We are excited about our partnership with Eaton. We see a great opportunity to create value by leveraging our distribution footprint across the country. With an increasing demand of en-

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running power 24/7 at the facilities. “With growing awareness on Solar Power such projects on public health system become sucessful, we are fully geared up to handle solution in areas where conventional power solutions cannot reach” says RK Bansal, Founder Uniline

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Our Lean Selection speed reflects our own core values. Speed, high performance, efficiency.

JUNKER Lean Selection speed High-speed cylindrical grinding.

The Lean Selection speed grinds shaft-type components and cutting tool blanks at impressive speeds. One or two high-performance grinding spindles mounted at the swivel-action wheelhead (B axis) work using both the plunge-cut and QUICKPOINT grinding methods. This facility makes the grinding machine extremely flexible and capable of implementing several grinding operations in a single clamping. The Lean Selection speed cylindrical grinding machine is ideally suited for the grinding of small and medium-sized series: It not only operates with outstanding cost efficiency, but also benefits from operating simplicity and fast retooling.

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ATB Morley supply motors for India’s largest underground mine

he Adriyala longwall underground mining project in India has started commercial production, 4 years after the British manufacturer, ATB Morley, supplied the colliery with an array of motors for a complete new longwall system. Caterpillar, the original equipment manufacturer, specified Morley as its supplier from the onset, basing their decision upon the proven performance of Morley motors in Australia. Morley worked closely with Caterpillar to obtain the necessary Directorate General of Mining Supply Approvals (DGMS), allowing them to install motors in coal mines throughout India. Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) - the Telengana-based coal mining company responsible for the Adriyala project - is the second largest Indian coal miner after Coal India and operates 13 opencast and 42 underground mines in Southern India, producing 52-million tons of coal per annum. On October 10th, SCCL reached a significant milestone whilst launching an onsite test-run, as freshly

extracted coal cut from the underground coal face, emerged from the depths of the mine via the conveyor belt. Behind the scenes, the ATB Morley motors provided the driving force in this process, powering all of the machinery from the pumps through to the coal face shearer. The Adriyala mine is forecast to produce around 1.5 million tonnes of coal per annum, almost 0.5 million tonnes more than the largest underground mines operated by Coal India and Monnet Ispat in the country produce. In time, the site’s production looks set to increase to 2.8 million tonnes per annum, generating around 500 MW of electricity at NTPC’s Ramagundam power station in Telegana. “The Adriyala project will adopt underground shaft mining technology to flush out coal and will be Asia’s largest longwall installation” announced S Narsing Rao, the Chairperson and Managing Director of SCCL. ATB Morley welcomes revolutionary projects such as this one, which has the potential to change

the landscape of the global mining industry. If you would like to find out more about how ATB Morley motors can improve the performance of your mining machinery, get in touch with them today.

Company Website Only ATB Morley welcomes revolutionary projects such as this one, which has the potential to change the landscape of the global mining industry. If you would like to find out more about how ATB Morley motors can improve the performance of your machinery, get in touch with us today. Alternatively, join us on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, where you can keep up to date with our latest news and developments.

About ATB Morley ● Founded in 1897, ATB Morley is a British motor manufacturer that specialises in bespoke, reliable drives for the world’s most demanding applications. ● Although the coal mining sector accounts for 80% of the company’s business, Morley’s opportunistic and flexible approach has enabled them to diversify into markets such as: Marine/Defence, Power Generation and Oil & Gas. ● Morley motors are currently powering the world’s finest machinery in 68 countries around the world. The company manufactured 472 motors in 2013 and continues to thrive in global niche markets.

For more information ATB Morley, Web: www.atbmorley.com

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Power Quality Solutions Active harmonic filters for optimized power quality

DK Corporation presents the new EPCOS PQSine™ series of active harmonic filters that optimize power quality. The modular filter systems are designed for 3-phase networks with and without neutral conductors at voltages from 200 V AC to 480 V AC and 50/60 Hz. PQSine active harmonic filters are able to analyze and neutralize harmonics up to the 50th order. The new filter series is available in steps of 60 A up to a maximum rated current of 600 A. The core of the PQSine active harmonic filter is a controller based on a 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) that operates at a scanning rate of 48 kHz. With a reaction time of only 21 μs, the PQSine active filter is one of the best in its class. The newly developed selective drive control (SDC) algorithm is

faster than conventional algorithms based on a fast Fourier transform (FFT). In contrast to classical power factor correction, which only corrects inductive loads, PQSine also compensates capacitive reactive power loads. In addition to their outstanding filtering, the PQSine active harmonic filters also balance the loads to all phases. The 4-line versions additionally correct neutral conductor currents. The 7-inch or 12.1-inch TFT color touchscreen offers a user-friendly interface for setting parameters and monitoring the operation of the system. PQSine active harmonic filters are used to improve the power quality in the grid. Key applications thus include frequency converters, UPS systems, data centers and production equipment in the semiconductor industry as well as photovoltaic systems and wind turbines. PQSine filters are also suitable for use in office buildings and shopping centers.

Main applications ● Filtering and compensation of power installations ● Industrial electronics applications such as frequency converters UPS systems, data centers, and semiconductor production equipment as well as photovoltaic systems and wind turbines ● Office buildings and shopping centers

Main features and benefits ● Filtering of harmonics up to the 50th order ● Balancing of loads to all phases ● Modular system available in steps of 60 A

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● Compensation of inductive and capacitive loads

About TDK Corporation TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2014, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.6 billion and employed about 83,000 people worldwide. The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter products and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors. For more information Web: www.epcos.com

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KEPL wins 3 gold trophies at quality circle forum convention

une-headquartered KEPL, a Kirloskar Brothers group company, was awarded Gold Trophies at an event organised by the Pune Chapter of Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) at their 29th Annual Convention on Quality Concepts. KEPL teams from CMM Inspection, Pump Machine shop and Turbine Machine shop departments presented case studies on quality improvement in the manufacturing process and shared their success stories. KEPL participated in this event with the Kaizen theme “Quality in everything” which is one of the prime values of the company. Commenting on the prestigious QCFI

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award, Sunil Katare, Plant Head, KEPL, said: “We are delighted to receive Gold Trophies in three areas of our operations. It is testament of our ongoing initiatives towards quality improvement. I dedicate this honour to team work and the entire staff at KEPL. After the hat-trick at QCFI – Pune, we are ready to participate in the upcoming National Convention of QCFI that will be held in December 2014.” Established in 1982, Quality Circle Forum of India is a non-profit, non-political, national professional body that has successfully implemented Quality concepts under the Total Quality Management umbrella across several industry verticals. Under QCFI, Indian industry has experienced a phenomenal enhancement of its work processes and productivity. QCFI represents India in the 13 nation International Committee that has been set up for organizing International conventions on Quality Concept Circle, annually.

About KEPL: KEPL is a joint venture company of Kirloskar Brothers Limited in India. KEPL, established in 1988, is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified firm. It is a leading brand in API process pumps and API steam turbines. KEPL caters to Hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, fertilizer and chemical process industries, power plants, water treatments plants etc. KEPL products are known for Reliability which delights its users. KEPL has recently started international operations with good success. For more information, Web: www.kepl.in.net

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

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’ hydro-pneumatic (HyP) pressure boosting system from A.T.E. wins hands down as it combines efficient water management and op-timum energy consumption. ‘BoostStar’ is designed and engineered to manage the water flow in industrial applications, high-rise apart-ments, townships, bungalows/ villas, commercial buildings such as malls, hotels and office buildings. 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 and instrumentation and control systems built using 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 low-est total cost of ownership over the product life. 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. 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 75 years, A.T.E. is a diversified engineering group with business interests in textile engineering, clean technology, flow technology and print and packaging solutions.

For more information E-mail : flowtech@ateindia.com Web: www.ateenviro.com

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KSB Odhav Service Station in a new look

acing the new technology

The new service station having

NOIDA, Chennai & Raipur apart

challenges is only possible if

a built up area of about 5500 sq. ft.,

from 5 manufacturing plants. And

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to backup the wide spread sales

with the latest techniques.

infrastructural; material handling

network, more than 110 authorized

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and testing facilities, that will not

service centers, which are expected

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to grow in numbers in the coming

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greater aplomb.

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Mr. Godwin Sequeira, DGM

after sales service of KSB Pumps,

KSB Pumps Limited

(West Zone), Mr. Manohar Paranjape,

Valves and Systems in Western

Mr. Manohar Paranjpe,

DGM (After Sales) & Mr. Prashant

India.

Kumar, Sr. Manager (Baroda) were present for the function.

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DGM (After Market),

Apart from the one in Odhav,

Tel. : +91 20 2710 1261

KSB has its own service stations in

Email: Manohar.paranjpe@ksb.com

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PORT FOLIO

Elesa+Ganter : Benchmarking success through innovation

lesa+GanterÂŽ is a commercial joint-venture between the two world leaders of standard machine elements: Elesa S.p.A (Monza, Milano, Italy) and Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG (Furtwangen, Germany). The joint-venture made its first steps into the East-European market and today it covers more than 35 industrialised countries. Elesa+Ganter offers a wide range of standard machine elements to be used in almost all industries Dairy Industry Machines, Packaging Bottling and Labelling Machines, Construction and material handling machines, Hydraulic Equipment, Metalworking Machines, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, Paper Processing and Printing Machines, Machines for Building Materials, Plastic/Rubber moulding machines, Agriculture and Gardening, Woodworking Machines, Textile Machines, etc and many more. Widest product range include

50,000 of standard machine elements worldwide- Operating elements, Clamping knobs, Clamping levers, Clamping lever, U-handles, Fixed, revolving, fold-away handles, Control elements, Rotary controls, Indexing elements, Machine elements, Joints, Levelling elements, Hinges, Latches, Hook, toggle and power clamps, Accessories for hydraulic systems, Tube clamp connectors, Castors and Wheels, Retaining magnets Innovation starts with seeing things differently than others. Elesa+Ganter has created its milestone by its pioneering manufacturing know-how and unique product design. The original design is one of the most relevant characteristics of the Elesa+Ganter elements, coming from a combination of thorough ergonomic research and special styling care. The products are protected and by more than 150 international patents. We believe in continuously searching for better ways of doing things. We believe that innovation

is the ultimate driver for long-term profitability and growth. Customized solutions are part of Elesa+Ganterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core competence. In spite of the enormous variety of standardised elements, there are often highly specific requirements in terms of dimensions, materials or functionality. Working closely with the customer, Elesa+Ganter then develops individual solutions. R&D is a key factor in productivity improvement. Elesa+Ganter is equipped with a modern dedicated R&D facility with Advance Testing Laboratory. Our R&D team not only develops products, but also continuously improves the quality of the existing products. Global presence in all our current and potential markets is an essential element of our business strategy. We have worldwide sales and distribution network in more than 66 countries. Customer service is the overall activity of identifying and satisfying customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Today customers are not only looking for products, they need technical support as well. We provide comprehensive customer support including technical assistance.

For more information Elesa and Ganter India Pvt Ltd Web: www.elesa-ganter.com

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Effica for efficient materials handling automation

oimbatore-based Effica Automation, incorporated in 2005, is today in the focal business of materials handling automation encompassing machine tending, palletizing and conveying, making the most of robots. Under the stewardship of Mr. Arjun Prakash, President, who is the grandson of late Dr. G.R. Damodaran – a statesman, educationist, humanitarian and founder of the legendary PSG Tech, Effica is eminently poised to take industrial automation in India to subliminal heights. A mechanical engineer from PSG, Mr. Arjun pursued an internship and intensive training and experience in the field of mechatronics. The education and insights he received in mechanical engineering, electronics, robotics, computers and software applications helped him build a strong foundation for Effica Automation which is today in the forefront of integrating robotic systems to enhance operational efficiency, productivity & profitability in Indian industry which is poised to join the big league using robots for automation and manufacturing excellence. Effica started off in 2005 designing and manufacturing special purpose machines (SPMs) for a plethora of applications. It even developed

robotized special plasma cutting systems for marking and precision cutting power transmission poles of 60 ft long. Way back in 2009 it executed a project worth Rs. 2 crores in Houston. This was a complex job involving different disciplines – mechanical, electrical, electronics, robotics, machine vision and so on. It involved handling, rotating, holding and cutting of poles where cost of error was very high and forbidden.

Present focus Over the years, the company has changed its focus. Since 2011, to be precise, its focus is on materials handling automation which includes machine tending, palletizing and conveying. The company offers robot based CNC and machine tending systems. These include multiple CNC, forging presses, sheet metal pressing machines and other process machine loading and unloading using robots. It offers conveyors – roller, belt, overhead, slat and special food grade; we provide servo-based 2, 3, 4-axis pick & place systems with flexible gripping solutions for CNC & machine loading and unloading, secondary packing and palletizing systems; and machine vision based picking and intelligent gripping solutions for packing and inspection. It also offers gantry machine

Effica’s sprawling production facility in Coimbatore

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tending to replace articulated machine tending projects for payloads from 40 grams to 100 kg. This is an economical solution, and with this the existing plant layout need not be disturbed. It also does bag conveying & palletizing automation. This is a robot-based high speed palletizing system with a speed of 20 T per hour. Effica’s automation systems are used by machine tool, forging, plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication and FMCG segments. “We have made our systems modular and user-friendly so that in the event of a failure, the user can also fix it. This way we have removed the fear of breakdown and consequent downtime from the mind of the enduser,” reveals Mr. Arun Prakash.

Modern facilities Effica has a sprawling manufacturing facility housed in a land of 10,000 sq. mtrs. It has an in-house Machine shop, Assembly shop, Design & Dev. Dept., Quality Control section and so on. The Controls Dept. has multiple robots and PLCs. The company has a dedicated workforce of 35 people. Marketing is done directly. However, it has channel partners in strategic locations like Coimbatore, Chennai and Bangalore to extend its reach to the customer. Automobile industry and automobile ancillaries are its major customers. Its growing client list includes some big names like Ford, Nissan, L&T, LGB, LMW, Saint-Gobain, Amara Raja, Pricol, Roots, etc. Effica is highly customercentric in its operations. “When we offer tailor-made solutions, we go beyond the call of duty to satisfy the customer and entail him the benefits of flexibility, efficiency, safety, savings and quicker ROI,” states Mr. Arun Prakash.

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Hallmarks of Maini’s offerings:

Contemporary technologies

& comprehensive solutions In MHE & Warehousing

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

Maini Materials Movement, a part of the Maini Group founded by Dr. S.K. Maini, is a leading industry player in the materials handling, warehousing solutions and people movement space. Established in 1986, Maini Materials Movement is today a premium and most sought-after brand in materials handling, storage and eco-friendly in-campus mobility solutions. The company is defined by a culture of ‘innovation, thought-leadership and quality focus’ and has a history of pioneering electrical energy applications. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian from Engineering Review speaks to Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement to figure out the standing of Maini in the materials handling space and the contemporary technologies and comprehensive solutions it is poised to offer to a burgeoning market which has a huge potential for exponential growth. Excerpts:

Q. What’s Maini’s standing in the materials handling & warehousing scene in India? The Maini Group has its presence in Material Handling Equipments since nearly three decades and close to a decade in Warehouse Products such as Storage Racking & Shelving Systems. The market in India is still evolving for both these product segments and is relatively small at this stage in comparison with China as well as other developed economies of the Western World. The fact remains that only 12% of Warehouses are organised at present. Therefore, the scope for growth in this space for the next 10 years can be exponential. Maini Materials

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enjoys the leadership position in certain product segments and would be one among the Top 3-5 players in the country in a few other product segments. The company has a unique position of being able to cater to almost every product required by the Warehouse Segment for Material Storage & Movement.

motive and Aerospace Segments. Maini Precision is four decades old and is a very well established company in terms of technology and

Q. Which are your Group companies and what are their activities? ● Maini Precision Products is the flagship company of Maini Group. The company is engaged in manufacture and exports of very high precision components and sub-assemblies to a large number of Global Corporations in Auto-

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estry, security & surveillance, adventure sports, recreation, etc.

Q. Coming to Maini Materials Movement, what’s its present product range?

Yale Maini Forklift

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complexity in its offerings to its customers worldwide. Maini Materials Movement designs and manufactures complete range of Material Handling Equipment and Electric Buggies used for InCampus Transportation. Maini Materials has a Strategic Alliance with Nacco Material Handling Group, USA for manufacture of Forklifts and High Reach Trucks in India under a co-branding arrangement, YaleMaini. The agreement also covers sale of complete range of Yale brand products in India. Maini Plastics & Composites is amongst the first few companies in India to manufacture Vacuum Formed plastic components. They offer process specific solutions for automotive and non-automotive applications. Their competency includes proto sampling, manufacturing, painting and assembly. Armes Maini Storage Systems is a JV between Maini Group and Ferretto Group, Italy. The company manufactures Storage Racking & Shelving Systems designed as per European Standards and Codes. It offers total storage solutions ranging from manual to fully automatic storage and retrieval systems. Tomcar India is engaged in design and manufacture of All Terrain Vehicles, which are used in various applications by defence, para-military, fire & rescue, remote surveying, for-

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Our current offerings comprise: A. A. Material Handling & Intra-Logistics solutions: The products have been listed as per International Product Classification: a. Class 1 – Electric forklift trucks – 1.5 T to 8 T capacity b. Class 2 - Full Range of High Reach Trucks, VNA’s, Order Pickers c. Class 3 - Full range of Electric Stackers, Battery Operated Pallet Trucks d. Class 4/ 5 – Diesel Forklift Trucks upto 8T capacity e. Class 6 – Electric Tow trucks – 2 T to 8 T capacity f. Class 8 – Manual Range of Materials Handling Equipment such as Hand Pallet Trucks, Manual Pallet Trucks, Manual Stackers, etc. g. Other Products - Dock levellers, Scissor lifts, Special Platforms, Good Lifts, AGV’s etc. h. Electric Buggies – 4, 6, 8, 11 & 14 Seaters used for in-campus transportation B. Storage solutions from Armes Maini Storage Systems Pvt. Ltd: a. Palletized storage solutions: Heavy Duty Pallet Racking, Drive-in Racking, Gravity Flow Racking, etc. b. Shelving solutions: Shelving

Racking system systems which can cater to Light, Medium and Heavy Loads. c. Mezzanines: Long Span Mezzanine Structures used as part of Multi-Tier Shelving Systems, Stand-alone system, etc. to create workspaces, offices and value added services within the warehouse or factory buildings. d. Automated storage: Vertical storage & retrieval systems and Automated storage & retrieval systems

Q. Which are the cutting edge technologies and ‘first time in India’ products you have introduced? Maini Group’s pioneering effort in India was in design / build of commercially successful Electric Cars. The Group’s DNA is broadly into Green Technologies. In the Materials Handling Segment, Products such as Dock Levellers, In-Plant Materials Handling Equipment, Electric Tow Trucks, etc. were all in the firsts category. Maini Materials was the first company to design and manufacture Electric Golf Buggies (Carts) in India which has now found use as a green solution for In-Campus mobility. There are over 50 variants of this product designed to suit a multitude of customer applications based on sector specific requirements.

Q. What’s your contribution towards sustainable development with reference to MHE? Electric Tow truck

Earlier, products used within a Warehouse were Electric, whereas external

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use products were largely Diesel / LPG driven Forklifts. We have observed increased adoption of Electric Technology in Materials Handling Equipment over the past two years even outside plant. This trend helps companies like ours to continue our R&D efforts in Electric Technology products which we started over 20 years ago. We will continue to innovate to bring more efficient and eco-friendly products to the Industry.

Q. Which are your on-going strategic alliances and how do they help in strengthening your capabilities and value additions to the customer? We have a strategic alliance with NACCO Material Handling Group, USA and JV with Ferretto Group, Italy. NMHG is one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers with the Global headquarters located in Portland, Oregon, USA. NMHG designs, engineers, manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally

Electric pallet truck

with full range offerings for Modern Warehouses. Armes Maini, a JV with Ferretto Group, Italy manufactures and supplies a broad range of Storage Solutions to customers in India. Access to latest technology will help Indian Warehousing Segment as it begins to get organised to scale-up.

Q. What’s your role in warehouse automation? under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. The strategic alliance with NMHG, USA to manufacture YaleMaini co-branded Forklifts and Reach trucks in India is a significant step forward. The markets will benefit with shorter leadtimes& competitively priced products. Besides, it allows us to promote and sell their entire range of products and technologies to customers in India. Ferretto Group, Italy is a 56year old industrial group focused on ‘Logistics & Storage systems.’ It is one of the most reputed European brands

Modern and automated warehouses are an upcoming phenomenon in India. In recent years, warehouse operations in most organizations have undergone significant changes. Warehouses have transitioned to making more frequent inventory transactions in a greatly compressed time frame; storing and handling smaller loads; implementing more value-added services such as labelling, customized packaging and supplier-managed inventories; using less storage space; and integrating more computer technology in warehouse. We offer automation systems &

Maini bags prestigious award Maini Materials Movement Pvt. Ltd is awarded the prestigious ’Warehouse & Materials Handling Company of the Year 2014’ at the 8th Express Logistics a n d Supply Chain Leadership (ELSC) Awards on 24th Sept. 2014. The Express Logistics & Supply Chain Conclave, held on an annual basis, is recognized as one of the most prestigious Logistics events in India. There awards are adjudged by an independent research agency entrusted with the task of choosing the winners. Commenting on the Award, Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement said: “Our brand promise is “Value Delivered. Always”. We strive to offer our customers the right solutions and ensure lowest total cost of ownership at their end. Our customers see us as their ‘Preferred partner for warehousing, materials handling and intra-logistics solutions’. This Award certainly attests our commitment to be among the leading players in the country in the intra-logistics space.”

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6 seater Buggy modules, used in modern warehouses that include Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automatic Guided Vehicles, and Vertical Storage Systems along with computer integrated warehouse control systems, fleet management systems to track and improve productivity of materials handling equipment. The company can assist customers plan investments very efficiently by using Simulation tools which can predict scientifically levels of automation required depending on business requirements. These offerings help in reducing costs, improving productivity and accuracy, while giving complete visibility of the inventory data.

Q. How do you help in enhancing operational efficiency and productivity in the industry?

to introduce ‘Complete Customer Care (CCC)’ programme in the industry, wherein we assume complete responsibility of the equipment fleet at customer’s premises. Our team of engineers undertake maintenance, upkeep and ensure high uptime of the equipment. Apart from CCC, the company also offer AMC / CMC programmes and ensure timely supply of spares.

in the process of finalizing our association with prospective partners across Middle East, Africa and SAARC countries.

Q. Who are your major customers?

I am one of the founder members of the Society of Indian Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturers – SIMHEM. As part of this association, we organise educational seminars to end users with the help of CII Institute of Logistics. Members get consolidated data on order bookings on a monthly basis. This association is now affiliated to the Global Body called WITS which consolidates India numbers for their worldwide members and vice versa. We believe this will greatly benefit companies in our segment to plan their future investments based on accurate market size and growth trends. I am a member of the Logistics Advisory Council of CII. Through these associations, I get to meet and discuss /share ideas with a lot of professionals from a variety of industry segments. Like everyone in Indian Industry, I am also looking forward to the implementation of GST. This will be a single largest driver for growth and consolidation of Warehouse segment in India. It will allow companies to have large format warehouses which can be very cost efficient and business specific.

Maini is the trusted & preferred partner for leading brands across sectors. About 80% of India’s market leading brands are among our customers. ● Ashok Leyland, Bajaj, BMW, Ford, Hero Motor Corp, Honda, TAFE, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Renault Nissan, Scania, Tata, TVS, Volkswagen, Volvo, John Deere, New Holland, etc. are our key customers from Auto industry ● Infosys, TCS & Wipro are our key customers from IT industry ● Colgate-Palmolive, Godrej, ITC, Pepsico, HUL from FMCG industry ● CEVA, DB Schenker, DHL Lemuir, Future Supply Chain, TCI XPS from Logistics industry ● GE, LG, Samsung from Consumer Logistics ● Biocon, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Kemwell, Ranbaxy, Sun Pharma, Wockhardt from Pharmaceutical industry ● Bosch, Caterpillar, L&T, Schneider Electric, ABB from Manufacturing space ● HAL, Indigo and Spice Jet from Aviation industry

We strive to offer the right solutions to the market at the lowest total cost of ownership. We specialise in offering custom products and solutions which enhance operational efficiency and productivity in the industry. In fact over 30% of our revenues comes from special products designed and manufactured to suit customer applications. We are reputed in the industry for our aftermarket service offerings. We were the first Electric stacker

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Q. Is export a thrust area for you? Yes, exports are a thrust area for us. We have recently setup a dedicated exports division. We now have exclusive sales & service partners in South Africa, Oman, Nepal, Sri Lankaand are

Q. You are playing an active role in the functioning and initiatives of the MHE Manufacturers’ Association. What are your expectations from the new Govt. at the Centre?

Q. What are your strategies to stay ahead in your business? Strong Customer Focused Innovation backed by Outstanding Service Delivery.

Q. What’s your vision for Maini and where will you be five years hence? Our vision for the company will be to achieve sustainable leadership position across all major product / solutions segment.

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

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with the database format used in your company.

Our solution saves 80% time To make it possible for existing and new users to get started quickly, PC|SCHEMATIC - and its distributors offers a consulting service, consisting of an analysis of the already existing electrical documentation. Based on this analysis, the optimal set of subdrawings, models and project templates can be effectively created. This also has the consequence that new users can get started creating complete electrical documentation projects really quickly. In larger companies, this way of working might result in that just one single person needs to be pointed out as the main responsible for creating the company subdrawings, while the others in future almost only will need to create documentation by dragging templates and subdrawings into projects. Experiences from the industry suggest that the documentation time can be reduced by up to 80 percent.

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PC|SCHEMATIC? At PC|SCHEMATIC we have detailed insight in electrical documentation standards, and we are active members of standardisation committees. We also publish the book “Electrical documentation according to standards”. This insight in the IEC/EN electrical standards is an integrated part of PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. However, the program is designed so flexible, that you can also use it for other standards than the IEC/EN standards. - Even for your own set of standards!

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TECH TRENDS

Right selection of Welding Equipment for structural fabrication It is very important to select the right welding process and equipment for a fabrication job. The selected welding process and equipment influence the overall welding cost of a fabricated structure leading to minimising quality problems and enhancing efficiency. Selection of either inappropriate welding process or equipment leads to quality problems and at times to rework / delays which reduce productivity. This assumes greater importance because of multiple choices available due to technological advancements. The article enlists a few guidelines to select the right welding and cutting equipment for a given application. by M/s. S.K. Palit & S. Dobada, Ador Welding Ltd. In general, the following important criteria should be considered while selecting equipment for the best fit solution. 1) Study of applications 2) Arc welding process selection 3) Equipment / technology type available 4) Environment and field or site conditions 5) Duty cycle at which equipment is proposed to be used 6) Enclosure / protection desired 7) Class of insulation required 8) Input supply conditions and electrical protections required thereof 9) Maintenance of equipment / availability of service 10) Availability of equipment with special features Before selecting welding equipment, particularly for projects where large number of equipments will be required, it is always better to study the applications to understand the

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following: 1) Types of welding processes to be used at a particular site 2) If the welding processes and parameters accurately defined in the drawings and WPS/PQR are established 3) Productivity level, project completion time schedules, etc. 4) Use of conventional or new technology energy efficient equipment 5) Indoor or outdoor use 6) Whether equipment is to be used for a specific project and shall be disposed off subsequently once the project is over 7) Criticality of application and any specific requirement / approval from customer’s or third party/ inspection agency required 8) Specific delivery schedules, demonstration of equipment, etc, required, as applicable 9) Costing budget Analysis of the above will help select optimum solution of equipment for the given application. Structural Fabrication is done by using different welding processes and different types of welding machines and consumables. The correct choice of process, equipment and consumable depends on the different types of steel fabrication – for example Pre-fabricated struc-

Advanced Synergic controlled MIG / MAG Equipment tures, Shipbuilding, Aircraft Manufacture, Automobiles, Earth moving equipment, Material handling equipment like cranes, Wind towers, Scaffolding and other structures, Pipe Fabrication, Textile machinery, Cement machinery, Medical and surgical instruments, Sugar machinery, Rubber machinery, Ferrous castings, Oil field equipment, Steel forgings, Metallurgical Seamless steel pipes and tubes, Mining machinery, Electrical resistance welded (ERW) steel pipes and tubes, Dairy machinery, Submerged-arc welded (SAW) pipes, Machine tools etc. The most common type of welding processes used in fabrication are MMA (SMAW), MIG/AG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), SAW and Electro-slag Welding. Arc –stud welding and Continue on page no.132

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CASE STUDY

Automated energy consumption metering system control boxes (mass production)

Application Name:

from smart and impulse electric meters, processing and storing it,

Automated energy consumption metering system control boxes (mass production) Market – Power and energy Place – Moscow, Russia Introduction:

and sending it to upper-level system via IEC-104 protocol. Software is working under QNX 4.25. Along with this system various GSM, WiMAX and satellite modems can be used. For keeping accurate time in

Usage of automated energy consumption metering systems (AECMS) became standard in modern power networks. It allows the electricity suppliers to balance loads and prevent brownouts in realtime mode; also the endusers can be correctly billed in multirцate mode.

the system user can purchase the all-weather box with GPS receiver, interfaceconverter

and

power

supply. Also, as an intermediate server, IPC-510-based systems are used. Benefits:

Solution: Company “Elster Metronica” is producing both various electric meters and integrates them into AECMS. Customer can purchase preset boxes for various needs and system configurations.

Advantech is supplying Elster with various equipment for more than 10 years. ● The equipment proved to be reliable and rugged ● The

equipment

possesses

all

System:

appropriate certificates and has

Low-level devices are based on UNO-2050 and UNO-2178. They are equipped with digital inputs and serial ports which are collecting data

testing as a measurement tool

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● Remote access to energy metering data saves staff time and vehicle fuel

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QuickChip spiral geometry from Dagger Master Dagger Master micro-twist drill for titanium and high-grade steel A “Winner” in chip removal Deep hole drilling in titanium or special high-grade steel is currently a task for Winner types with diameters larger than 0.5 mm: Among other things, the current micro-twist drills from the “Winner” series of Dagger Master Tool Industries Limited based in Aurangabad, India prove their endurance with maximum precision thanks to an individual coating solution.

ell-engineered geometries, specially selected substrates, and the appropriate coating pay off especially for deep hole drilling in the smallest diameters with high feed rates. The Dagger Master’s “Winner” combine all of these advantages, which is why drills from 8xD to 12xD in titanium alloys up to quality class 5 or martensitic high-grade steels are the ideal application for this tool series.

Even in materials which are difficult to machine, the Dagger Master Winner series micro-drills do not lose performance so easily. The individual coating solution supports the special geometry and thereby also the chip removal.

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Diameter range from 0.5mm to 6.0mm The Dagger Master engineers have developed the “QuickChip” spiral geometry for more efficient chip removal at high feed rates without internal cooling. The steep helixspiral angle of 35° on the cutting edge creates small chips, which are rapidly and safely diverted via the degressive spiral of 12°. Mangesh Awate, DGM-Business Development at Dagger Master: “Our ‘Winner’ should receive a special surface finish and we wanted to reduce the axial pressure. We have achieved that with polished cutting edges as well as a self-centering tip.” Since the drills are exposed to very high temperatures during the chip removal process, they can be provided with an individual coating.

“In order to underline the properties of the special geometry, we have selected a supernitride as the ideal basis for the coating of the Winner series,”. “Since the coatings are produced by sputter technology, they are extremely smooth and facilitate a frictionless chip removal – and thereby precisely support the special features of the Winner. Due to their nanocomposite structure, the supernitrides simultaneously show the maximum toughness with their high degree of hardness as well as provide effective protection against friction and wear.” With this combination of stable cutting geometry and an adapted coating solution, the Dagger Master drills enter every competition perfectly. Mangesh Awate sums up: “At least, long lifetimes are in demand for large scale production. Our ‘Winner’ tools do not give up even at high feed rates and complete such a service life marathon without losing performance!”

For more information:

Mr. Mangesh Awate DGM -Business Development DAGGER MASTER TOOL IND. LTD. Email: mawate@daggermaster.com

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WELDERS TO THE NATION SINCE 1951

Engineered to Perfection For over 60 years ADOR Welding Ltd. (AWL) has maintained its status as a leading Welding Company by providing the widest portfolio of quality products. AWL has emphasised on R & D and has developed an Extensive range of product Equipments of specific and unique design like Silent ED Sets, MG sets like Supergen 320, Champ Series, etc. We have developed Specialised Automation System that are customised for every client according to their needs.

WELDING & CUTTING EQUIPMENT Welding & Cutting Equipments Welding & Cutting Accessories Welding & Cutting Spares Gas Cutting Products & Accessories

WELDING AUTOMATION Columns & Booms Welding Positioners Welding Rotators CNC Cutting Equipments

PROJECT ENGINEERING EPC Contracts Flares and Flare Tips / Burners Incinerators (for Industrial Applications) Packaged Equipments, Process Columns, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers

ADOR WELDING ACADEMY • Training - Welders / Engineers • Consultancy

(Formerly Advani-Oerlikon Ltd.)

Regd. & Corp. Office: Ador House, 6, K. Dubash Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001. INDIA.CIN: L70100MH1951PLC008647 Tel: +91 22 6623 9300 / 2284 2525. Fax: +91 22 2287 3083 / 2596 6562 / 2596 6062 Email: cmo@adorians.com | Web: www.adorwelding.com

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WELDING CONSUMABLES • Electrodes • Wires & Fluxes • Customized Consumables

TECH TRENDS

Scrubber Drier – RootsScrub BT 4545 With Traction Drive

OOTS has introduced the RootsScrub BT 4545 onto the market, a zeroemission, battery powered Scrubber drier with traction drive. The RootsScrub BT 4545 distinguishes itself through its efficient scrubbing performances and robust construction, making it ideal for commercial use. ● Easy guidance, excellent steering and high degree of maneuverability ● Traction Drive ● Optimum vacuuming of dirt water even when negotiating corners with the straight squeegee with spring suspension ● Brush exchange with the press of

a button ● Excellent view of the control panel ● Optimum view of the working area and protruding brush head ● Easy clean of aisles and corners ● Squeegee lip can be exchanged without tools ● Robust build for tough environment ● Service friendly ● Non-corrosive, robust rotomould tank are resistant to damage ● Easy access of all components Technical data Working width : 450 mm Effective suction width : 750 mm Theoretical area of performance : 2250 m2/h Working speed : 5 km/h Air flow : 28L/sec Vacuum Pressure : 80 mm hg Rated Voltage : 24 V Nominal power ,Total,Max : 1200 W No of brushes : 1 Diameter of brush : 450 mm Brush speed : 180 rpm Fresh water tank : 45 Litre Dirty water tank : 45 Litre Length : 1320 mm Width (without squeegee) : 500 mm Height : 1130 mm Weight (Ready for operation): 225Kg Noise level : 71 db(A) Optional Batteries : AGM, GEL & LA

For more information Roots Multiclean Ltd RKG Industrial Estate Ganapathy, Coimbtore-641 006 Phone: 0422-4330330 Email: rmclsales@roots.co.in

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Rebelling for a better way of doing things Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.

Mr. S. Vijayanand, CEO, Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.

he most important thing for a greater ride in a Rolls Royce car is a well laid road. The competencies and capabilities we have as an organization are like the engine and body of the Rolls Royce. Our values and work culture alone can provide a smooth pathway for an enjoyable ride, says Mr. Jayadev Galla, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Amara Raja Group. Indeed, the Rs.4000 crore Amara Raja Group founded by Chairman, Dr. Ramachandra N Galla in 1985, has its five core values embodied in the culture of the Group as: Innovation, Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Experiences and Responsibility. The new corporate identity of the company symbolizes these values and defines ‘the Amara Raja way’. Over the years, the conglomerate has established its footprint across diverse and critical sectors such as Automotive, Telecom, Power Sector, Oil & Gas, Various Industry segments, UPS segments, Indian Railways and Defence. The Group’s clientele list spans across thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear power, steel, cement, oil & gas, manufacturing, processing, Indian Railways, telecom and so on. Armed with five manufacturing locations and 7,500 employees, the Group has registered its presence not only across the entire country but also across the Middle East, South & South East Asia, Europe and Africa. Futuristic Products & Solutions Amara Raja Power Systems Ltd.

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is a dominant player in providing integrated solutions in conversion and management of electrical power by leveraging sustainable technology and talent of people. ARPSL’s product spectrum covers Intelligent Industrial Chargers, C&R Panels with SAS, MV Panels, IMCC, APFC and LT Panels, Battery Formation Equipment and Integrated Power Supplies for the Railways. The EPC Projects Division of the company carries out turnkey management of power transmission & distribution projects upto EHV level that includes design, engineering and construction & commissioning activities across India. Its project team is well-versed in dealing with all kinds of challenges in the construction of indoor and outdoor substations irrespective of site conditions. Project managers can assume the entire responsibility for all phases involved in a turnkey substation from concept to commissioning. ARPSL reliably delivers optimized and economic solutions. It harnesses local resources and tailor-made solutions to meet the customer needs. Some of the major projects executed include: OPTCL – 220KV/132KV/33KV Substations in Orissa, and AP TRANSCO220KV/132KV/33kV Substations in Andhra Pradesh. Amara Raja’s contribution to the Indian Railways’ signaling system is laudable. Explains Mr. S. Vijayanand, CEO: “The Indian Railways signaling system is still rudimentary and definitely requires significant upgrading. A

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typical Indian railway station would have multiple signaling equipment and signaling load point requiring electrical power of different voltage and current ratings. Prior to 1997, all this equipment spread out across the railway track and signal control room was connected to distributed and fragmented power sources containing various types of chargers and batteries. This put a huge demand on maintenance, upkeep and human intervention & hence enhanced risk in reliability. Amidst this complexity, Amara Raja saw an opportunity and set out to develop an integrated power systems solution for signaling application in the Indian Railways. The result is a centralized multi-voltage, multi-current integrated power supply unit with a VRLA battery for power back-up. The user community has hugely appreciated this innovation for having reduced the burden on their maintenance staff and significantly enhancing the reliability of the equipment. Today more than two thirds of the Indian Railway network has adopted this solution and it will not be long before 100% of the network is covered.” Amara Raja’s range of Protection Panels, Relay Panels, Control Panels with SAS provide optimum system solutions fulfilling the protection control requirements of substations, generating plants and process industries. The products are specially engineered and custom-built to cater to the specific needs of the utilities and large industrial undertakings for medium and high voltage protection, control and monitoring applications. ARPSL offers a comprehensive range of LT panels that are a hallmark of efficiency and performance. Handling various critical applications pertaining to power distribution with

the utmost ease, these products find applications across diverse fields such as metal, pharmaceutical, cement, sugar, paper mills, real estates, airports, seaports and railways. Amara Raja’s conventional Battery Charger Systems use Thyristor-Based Switching Technology for achieving the desired DC output. The systems are designed to be compatible with all kinds of battery in use in industry, be it VRLA, non-VRLA or Ni-cad, making them the most versatile products preferred across various sectors. Technology Trends Reflecting on the technology trends, Mr. Vijayanand elucidates: The trend today is to exploit digital and communication technology to the maximum extent. The objective is to make non-intelligent products ‘intelligent’ and interactive. With wireless network and V-sat, remote monitoring of equipment, their operation, health check and maintenance are possible. The Amara Raja team always thinks out-of-the box to come out with innovative and revolutionary ideas. Mr. Vijayanand is talking in terms of building packaged substation models, Skid Mounted Sub-Stations for wind energy which can be installed at site in one week’s

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132/33 KV Substation commissioned at ARDWC time instead of the normal one month. Then all that remains is grid integration. When there are massive festivities or big sporting events, mobile substations will be a boon! Looking Ahead The CEO summarizes the major strengths of the company as the knowledge base, varied and accumulated experience in manufacturing, process integration and infrastructure. The whole organization is customer-centric, always keeping its eyes and ears open to customer needs with a view to providing enduring solutions. Its people are young, dedicated, talented and evolved to improve things better than yesterday and today. “We are a leader by the mindset. Like a bumblebee we keep on flying and maintain our agility,” states he. Reflecting on the challenges ahead, Mr. Vijayanand says there are so many grey areas in the power sector. “Gas-based power plants are suffering, coal-based plants are in doldrums, fuel supplies have clogged… The Govt. must take major policy initiatives to see that the problems faced by the power sector

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are alleviated. Maybe it has to take some tough decisions like handing distribution through the private sector. The ultimate goal should be to provide 24x7 power supply to the consumer. Amara Raja believes that there got to be a better way. This is the thought it is applying to everything, pushing the standards, targets, benchmarks and borders. The company’s understanding of entrepreneurship is leading with courage and conviction to convert gaps into opportunities and create wealth and contribute to all-round growth. The Group’s vision named ‘Group Vision 2025’ is “To be a top 500 Global Group, redefining business to deliver high social impact, by anticipating future trends, building preferred brands and leveraging talent and technology.” Like in the Amara Raja corporate logo, one can see a symphony of diverse elements coming together and moving forward in perfect harmony to take this vibrant organization to a vast expanse! -P. K. Balasubbramaniian.

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TAL Manufacturing Solutions

takes giant strides in high-tech fields TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. was formed by the merger of the resources of the Machine Tool Div. and Growth Div. of Tata Motors, Pune in March 2000. What was started as an arm for providing automation solutions to the industry has, over the years, metamorphosed into a multi-faceted engineering entity with core competencies in making high-end machines, tooled up solutions, assembly, testing & handling systems, painting systems, hydraulic solutions, and materials handling & conveying including robotized ASRS. Working on its core strength of offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions, TAL has recently forayed into the development, manufacture and assembly of precision aerospace components, aero structures and tooling. Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian converses with Mr. Rajesh Khatri, Executive Director and CEO, TAL to get an update on the dynamics and the path-breaking initiatives of this innovator who is exploring exciting business lines to take a slice of the untapped global market. Excerpts:

Q. TAL was formed in 2000 by the merger of two Divisions of Tata Motors. Has the new entity served the purpose it was founded for and the vision set out in the charter? Yes. TAL was started in 2000 by merging the resources of the Machine Tool and Growth Divisions of Tata Motors (then known as Telco), at Pune. Earlier it was named TelcoAutomation Ltd. Telco / Tata Motors was our major customer at that time. Slowly we added new dimensions to our activities and added quite a few new customers for special purpose machines, tooled up solutions, materials handling and automation. We also changed our positioning from a provider of ‘automation

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solutions’ to ‘manufacturing solutions’. Our new name goes well with the activities we are currently into and the lines of products and services we want to add up to our portfolio in the future.Business from Tata Motors is to the extent of 35% of our sales turnover-the rest comes from external clients.

Q. Could you elucidate the manufacturing solutions you offer? Today we offer integrated manufacturing solutions for the industry. We continue to offer sophisticated machine tools and special purpose machines with tooled up solutions. Integration of Robotics & Automation is another area where we contribute significantly. Manufacture of precision aerospace components and aerospace tooling is our new focus area. Our fluid power solutions are also adding value to our offerings.We have even provided facility planning and execution services to several group companies. The thrust is on improving quality and productivity through cost effective automation and innovation.

Mr. Rajesh Khatri, Executive Director and CEO, TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd.

Mr. Rajesh Khatri, who has been steering TAL Manufacturing Solutions transformation for the past two years, is a veteran production engineer and an alumnus of VJTI, Mumbai. He had long innings at L&T Mumbai in the Heavy Engineering Div. spanning over 24 years followed by a 4 ½ years’ stint at JCB, Talegaon. He has a successful track record of business transformation and profitable growth. Talking of the tenets of corporate excellence, Mr. Khatri quotes Goethe thus: “The greatest thing in the world is not so much where you stand as in what direction you are heading”. Under his stewardship, TAL is indeed heading in the right direction.

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Q. If you see the machine tool scene, the players are many and the competition is fierce. What’s TAL’s niche and positioning? The size of the machine tool industry in India is to the order of Rs.6,800 crores. In an industry that is expected to grow @8-10% annually over the next five years, almost 55% of the country’s machine tool requirements are met by imports. With a depreciating rupee, it offers a good opportunity for the local manufacturers to grow their market share. TAL produces Machining Centers, Vertical Turning Lathes and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) and 5-axis MachiningCenters based on PKM technology.When it comes to SPMs, TAL is always a preferred supplier. We have now come up with a 5-axis machining center with PKM technology from Exechon, Sweden. PKM (parallel kinematic mechanism) enables an articulated robot like movement of the machining head against a linear movement of the axes in the conventional machines. Along with a wider machining envelope, it offers a highly flexible and productive solution. With a thrust on flexibility, our PKM technology is timely and makes us future ready. These machining centers will be a boon for automotive, aerospace and defence applications. We offer quality plus cost-effective tooled up solutions and value added services for machine tending requirements.

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Q. Let’s take machining centers for instance. What’s your differentiated offer to the end user? Our machining centers are highly reliable, while being economical. We offer them with tooled up solutions to the MSME segment. Of late, we have supplied tooled up machines to industry majors like Cummins, L&T, Bongfiglioli and others. We have recently supplied a VTL to Bonfiglioli, India, for machining the inside profile of a hardened (54Rc) bearing ring to very close tolerances, thereby eliminating the need for grinding. The VTL (with MAUS design) is very robust and highly reliable and has been well received by the industry. We have supplied SPMs for machining large engine cylinder blocks for Railways and turbine blade machining.

Q. Over the years, you have added quite a few new dimensions to your own capabilities and value additions. Could you elaborate this? We have set-up a greenfield world-class facility at MIHAN-SEZ Nagpur for manufacturing precision parts and assemblies for Aero-structures and Aero-engines in the Aerospace domain. The facility is equipped with latest technology equipment and a onelac class clean room for manufacturing advanced composite

parts. Leveraging our own capabilities, we have also manufactured and supplied large assembly tooling for Aerospace Industry. TAL has partnered Tata Motors (TML) for the fabrication activities of defence vehicles like Mine Protected Vehicle and Wheel Armored Platform - and is well poised to support TML in its efforts to exploit the emerging opportunities in Defence. Over the years, TAL has acquired the credibility of being the most preferred supplier to address the emergent needs of our customers.

Q. What are the various solutions you offer for assembly, testing and handling of end products? We offer integrated solutions in Material Handling, Paint Systems and Tooling for welding/assembly including Robotics & Automation. Our integrated manufacturing systems have a proven track record of facilitating processes in the automobile and heavy engineering sectors. We offer systems for welding wagons, robots for welding or assembly, testing facilities, painting systems and so on. We have designed and manufactured test-rigs / dynamometers.

Q. What are the various products and systems you offer from the Fluid Power Div? Our Fluid Power Division offers

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Telescopic Cylinders, Control Valves, Axial Piston Pumps and Gear Pumps for Hydraulic Tippers. We cater to OEM’s like Tata Motors.

Q. Are you also into materials handling? In materials handling, we are already offering solutions for floor conveying and overhead conveying. We are also developing & supplying Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems required for modern warehouses.

Q. What are the painting solutions you offer? We provide cost-effective and environment friendly complete painting solutions to our customers. This includes facility for pretreatment, primer coating, painting and drying, as also handling, control and automation.

Q. What are your growth plans? What we are doing currently for the aerospace industry is just a tip of the iceberg. The estimated global requirement of commercial aircrafts is to a tune of ~30, 000 numbers per annum. This throws up a business opportunity of more than USD.25 billion annually in Aero-structures and tooling. Several leading Aircraft manufacturers have large Offset obligations to fulfil. India also offers a cost arbitrage in labor intensive parts and assemblies. With the relaxation in FDI norms in Defence, the opportunity is

only expected to grow. TAL is gearing up to leverage its capabilities (related to mechatronics and hydraulics) to also exploit the potential opportunities in offering Tooling and Ground Support Equipment for the Aerospace industry. Low levels of automation, especially in the MSME segment, coupled with scarcity of skilled labor offers opportunity in Robotics and Automation. In our legacy businesses, we see good market for High Speed High Torque machines. Automated Storage and Handling Systems (ASRS) offers good potential for growth on the back of explosive growth in logistics across sectors.

Q. What are the capabilities you have developed to enter this domain? We have honed our capabilities for manufacture of flying parts, structural components, assemblies, tooling, robotics for automation, materials handling, etc. We will leverage our relationship with our technology partners. Talent induction and development continues to be our focus.

Q. Who are your major customers other than Tata Motors? JCB, John Deere, VECV, Bombardier, CNH, Tata Hitachi, International Tractors, Amul, FIAL, TASL, TLMAL, Jindal, etc. are some of our key customers. We also export our products- 25-30% percent of our turnover comes from exports, primarily to Aerospace OEMs.

Q. Whatever be the value addition, the customer still would like you to be cost competitive. How do you address this? TAL’s Aerospace Division in Nagpur

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Robotic Cell established at TAL Development Center facturing, enhancing operational efficiency, design optimization, standardization and innovation. We take pride in offering innovative solutions to customer problems. A recent example is the design and implementation of electronically managed counterweight mechanism on a multi-variant cabin assembly station we did for Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles.

Q. What are your expectations from the new Government at the Centre? Policies and actions to revive the capex cycle, labor reforms and good governance are the immediate expectations from the new Government. Business confidence has already improved on the back of several measures including FDI in Defence and Aerospace that the government has initiated. Lower interest rates will be the trigger for the revival of investments.

Q. What are the challenges ahead for you? Talent management is the greatest challenge in today’s context. Maintaining our cost-competitiveness and widening the markets add to the challenges. We have to maintain our technological edge all the time. Of course, our people are our biggest strength – TAL’s highly experienced team is ready for the exponential growth. We are confident that we will convert these challenges into opportunities.

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Spraymet Surface Technologies helps in conservation of resources

Mr. P.T. Bindagi, Technical Director, Spraymet Surface Technologies Pvt Ltd

hat does it take a metallurgist to become an entrepreneur? Besides a good academic background and industry exposure, you also need self-confidence and courage to leave a cushy job and enter business. That’s precisely what Bindagi did. A scholastic career P.T. Bindagi, the Technical Director of Spraymet Surface Technologies P. Ltd., headquartered in Bengaluru. Bindagi took his degree in metallurgical engineering from the Bellary Govt. College. He was state first. After this scholastic career, he took up a job with Precision Fasteners as a metallurgist in their R&D lab. After a short tenure of two years, He joined Ador (erstwhile Advani-Oerlikon) in

1984 and took the onus of product marketing in the newly set up Powder Division. At Ador, he stayed for long 10 years. He had his career progression and soon became the Divisional Manager of Metco Thermal Hard facing Div. In 1987. Bindagi received special training in tribology at Metco, Australia as well as Sulzer Metco, USA. Back home he presented several papers on the nuances of ‘thermal spraying’ in conferences organised by IIW, BARC, VSSC and other organisations. The turning point The year 1994 was a turning point for Bindagi. That was the year when he bid adieu to service and decided to be on his own, doing the same thing closer to his heart : propagating the art and science of tribology, harnessing the proven technologies of thermal spray, plasma spray and HVOF. Subsequently, It took hardly a few months for him to give shape to his passion: establishing his own company in the name and style of Spraymet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Today Spraymet is engaged in thermal spray, ENP plating and weld surfacing. While the main plant is in Bangalore, Bindagi set up the second plant in Pune to stay closer to its custom-

ers especially from the automobile sector which is demanding technical excellence, proximity and service all at the same time. Spraymet has the distinction of having pioneered the carbide coatings in the steel mills and galvanizing line roll coating. Proprietary coatings The company owns a few proprietary coatings like moly blend (Spraymet MoB) for metal to metal wear and Ductile matrix carbide (Spraymet DMC) for plastic processing feed screws. Bindagi is keenly interested and is working towards expanding applications in turbine industry, medical implants and other new frontiers. In his quest, to spread knowledge, Bindagi also picks up students from universities for project work related to tribology and wear metallurgy. “Today when I look back, I have the satisfaction of having chosen a business line which is not only winning bread for me but also butter for the industry at large,” states Bindagi. There is substance in what he says. He has helped the industry save a lot of money and helped conserve its scarce resources. May his tribe increase! -PK Balasubramanian

Waste into wealth: Spraymet harnesses the best of surfacing technologies to reclaim machinery components and parts and conserve resources

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Lubi : A market leader with global presence

ince 1965 Lubi Industries is a leading Indian manufacturer who produces more than 4500 products ranges of Water Pumps & Electric Motors. It is located at Ahmedabad, just 10 Km away from the International Airport and 400km from Sea Port. Lubi has a massive strength of 2000 steadfast employees, the company has a product manufacturing capacity of 700,000 pumps per annum consisting of Borewell Submersible Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps as well as Drainage & Sewage Pumps suitable for various applications viz. Irrigation, Water Circulation, Building Water Supply, Pressure Boosting, Fire Fighting,

Gardening, HVAC, Civil Water Supply, etc. Lubi is equipped with a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a vertically integrated ultra-modern manufacturing set-up. It is accredited with National certifications like ISO, ISI & BEE and International Certifications like CE & UL. Lubi is recognized as a Market Leader since last 5 decades in the pump Industry, manufacturing a comprehensive range of products which can be utilized in almost all imaginable segments viz. Agricultural, Domestic, Industrial & Building.

Global Expansion : While being a market leader in the pump industry in India, Lubi has a global presence in more than 80 countries over 7 continents. It has overseas branches in UAE & Spain. It also has 20 branches & more than 1200 Distributor/Dealer network spread across length & breadth of India. “Our main motto is to ensure customer satisfaction by meeting their exact requirement and providing unmatched after sales service with our manufacturing excellence. Our vision is to strengthen our position by inching closer to becoming a benchmark in the pumps industry”, declares the company. For more information, contact: Lubi Industries LLP Near Kalyan Mills, Naroda Road, Ahmedabad-380025, Gujarat (India) Ph. +91-79-30610100, Fax. +91-79-30610300 Email – mktsales@lubipumps.com Web – www.lubipumps.com Toll Free Service Hot Line No: 1800 3000 3055

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Godson Bending System : Pioneers of sheet metal forming business

ODSON’s 30 years old pioneering experience and on-going research for input of modern technology is a source of strength the name “GODSON” has become renowned in sheet metal forming industries like coach building, steel furniture, refrigeration, control panel manufacturing, textile machinery manufacturers etc. Since 1983, the progress pace has been faster and GODSON has sufficient infrastructure to meet the near future demand for development. Our machines like Plate Bending Machine, Pinch cum Pyramid type Plate Bending Machine etc... With pneumatic clutch are already in use with our clients. We have also exported machines to U.A.E. Sultanate Of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius etc.

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● 3 Roll Standard Pyramid Type Bending Machine ● 3/4 Roll Double Pinch Type (Mechanical/Hydro-Mechanical) ● 3 Roll Variable Center Double Pinch Type Plate Bending Machine ● 4 Roll Double Pinch Type Pyramid Type Bending Machine ● 2 Roll Plate Bending Machine ● Section Bending Machine ● Turret Punch Press ● Shearing Machine ● Roll Forming Machine ● Hydraulic Press Brake Machine ● Hydraulic Steel Worker ● Power Press Machine ● Power Corner Notcher Machine ● Pipe/Tube Bending Machine ● Hydraulic Press Machine ● Treadle Shearing Machine ● Treadle Corner Notcher ● Hand Operated Press Brake

Quality : We are a quality conscious company and adhere to internationally recognized quality standards in all our production procedures. A dedicated quality control unit is there within our world class production unit which performs a range of quality checking at every stage of production, right from raw material collection to quality testing and shipment. In addition to this, we also have a strategically designed customer support system to facilitate speedy delivery of products within the stipulated time period. There is also an in-house Research & Development center working round the clock for continual improvement of our products and technologies.

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Weldor : The true reputation of quality “WELDOR” the name synonyms for Quality Metal Forming Machine Manufacturer in India. Since, its foundation it has grown steadily & now the company is 50 years old. The company has grown & matured time to time. This growth / maturity is in the form of improvement in Quality, higher production rate, implantation of new technology & so on… The company has grown in all directions. The company has to its credit more than 6000 Machines supplied all across India & Abroad. “WELDOR” made machines are spread from Jammu to Trivendrum & Kutch to Assam across the country. “WELDOR” has reputation of Quality Machine manufacturer which reflects in its client list which includes big players of Indian Industry like, Reliance Industries Ltd., Tata, TISCO, L & T, Bajaj Electricals, Essar, Renault Nissan, AMW, Suzlon, BHEL, Gammon India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyva India and so on……. small unit became one of the biggest Press Brake & Shearing Manufacturing Company in India with one of the best plant facilities available in the region. The Company has achieved many milestones during the course. We give below few of them : 1. Made Import Substitute Box Folding Press for BHEL – Bhopal which was the first of its kind in India & for this achievement received Udyog Patra Award from Honorable Minister Mr. Pranab Mukharjee. 2. Made Big Trimming & Blanking Press for Premier / TATA Vendor. The Machine was the biggest Press made in India at that time. 3. Received CMTI PMT Trust Best Design of the year award for CNC Turret Punch Press in IMTEX-2004

Mr. Bharat Vaghela - Chairman, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Q. Weldor Engineering is into manu -facturing of Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machineries , since from longtime please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones? Weldor Engineering Pv. Ltd. is into Manufacturing of Sheet Metal Forming Machines since last 50 Years now. The journey to success starts from a small unit where first of all Mechanical Press Brake & Shearing Machines manufactured. Then slowly the phase changes and the

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4. Made Big Hydraulic Special Purpose Press of 1600 Tons capacity for German collaboration company. The press having bed size of 6300 MM x 1600 MM wide and first time in India. 5. Supplied Machines to Government units like HAL, BHEL, Ordnance Factory, NTPC, COFMOW, Indian Railway, CAT, DMRL, etc… 6. Made 1800 x 32 MM (MS) Cold Shearing Machine for SAL – Ahmedabad.

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Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd. 7. Made 5000 x 8 MM (MS) Shearing & Bending Machines for many tipper & Dumper Body Manufacturing units in India. 8. Made 6300 x 8 MM (MS) Shearing Machine for defence vehicle manufacturing company.

Q. Please brief us about companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall infrastructure? The company has the spread in around 5.5 acre of land with a constructed area of around 95,000 Sq. Feet. The company has all mother equipments required in production line. The in-house plant facilities gives us an edge over other small scale manufacturers who outsource the same.

Q. What are the market prospects for the Weldor Engineering products in India and How do you plan to position

We enjoy the reputation of Quality Machine Manufacturers since last 50 Years. The machines are all Capital Machines and hence most of the buyers look forward to quality product. There we enjoy a big market share. Also since last 10 years Indian market is booming with exceptional recession in 2007-08. Also the GDP growth of INDIA is high. We are expecting a tremendous market for the coming 4-5 years at least. After 2007-08 recession we have doubled our production to fulfill the booming market demands by increasing our infrastructure & plant & machineries. Also again we have planned to increase the production rate to double its existing production at present. Thus we can cut down the cost of overheads and the quality will improve accordingly. Also we are developing CNC versions of all our machines which will improve the quality of the machines and attract more customers towards Weldor.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition of machine tool & metal forming industry? We have a very simple Policy of Quality to stand out in the competition of Machine Tool Industry. The Quality Policy says Produce the Quality Machines, Retain the same Quality & Improve the Quality. Thus Produce, Retain & Improve Quality policy has worked wonders for us till now and we are sure it will work in future as well. In fact, this policy is like thumb rule in any industry and in any market. We stuck to our policy and enjoying the biggest share of Indian Machine Tools Metal Forming Industry.

Mr. Vijay Vaghela Managing Director, Weldor Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business? As mentioned above we follow Produce, Retain & Improve Quality policy. In this chain the Improvement in quality comes from R & D department. We have our own R & D department which works all the time to improve the quality of the Machines. We strongly adhere to our Quality policy and hence, updating the R & D department time to time by providing them latest technologies, development taking place in the international market, latest softwares available for Metal Forming Industry and so on.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry? CNC & Hydraulics are the key technological trends that are driving the Metal Continue on page no.164

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Weldor machine Forming Machineries. The Hydraulic Trend started since 1990 but after 2000 the graph of Hydraulic Machines are more steeper than Mechanical Machines. The main reason again is the accuracy of final product came out of Hydraulic Machines. The CNC Trend is also started since then only but its now that it is taking the more attention and again the reason is better quality, accuracy & fast production.

Q. Please comment on the current Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry scenario in India? Currently the Metal Forming Machineries & Plate Bending Machines in particular are having a bright future looking forward to the Infrastructure work going on in India as well as around the Globe. The fabrication of Big Structures and multistory

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Weldor Plate Bending Machine buildings construction taking place even in small towns. These activities greatly require the Metal Forming Machineries and hence, the future is lightening.

Q. What are the best possible remedies you can advise in order to maintain the high profitability in the shrinking margins market of India?

Q. How do your perceive the future of the Indian Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery industry ?

Increase Production rate & cut down the cost of product. Bring Maximum automization in manufacturing, machin -ing & assembly. Keep an eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye on your overheads & expenses.

In India as we discussed the Infrastructure developments like Road, SEZ & Airports and Sports Villages / Grounds of International Standards are taking shape and all these jobs require the Metal Forming Machineries and it will take these works to complete at least 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 years and till then the futuristic graph of the Industry is very very positive and fruitful.

Q. How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting Metal Forming Machineries and Plate Bending Machinery business?

Q.What is your vision for Weldor Engineering? The company is aiming at taking the maximum advantage of the booming future domestic as well as international market. In the international market Indian Machines are more preferred to Chinese Machines and hence, looking forward to the same as well. Apart from all these the Company would like to retain its leading position in conventional machines and to make even bigger impact with CNC Machines.

We think the Central Excise Exemption limit should be increased from 1.5 Crore as these capital goods are high priced and hence limit is too small. Also Exim policies are not favorable to Machine Tools industry. Specially there is no special benefits or incentives for Export. Also the other way round there is no extra duty or dumping duty on import of Machines and we are facing a big challenge against cheaper Chinese Machines. Government should take some initiative against Chinese Dragon.

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ELMEASURE : BEMS benefits

Building Energy Management System (BEMS) is a computer-based system that automatically monitors and controls a range of building services, including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, lighting and other consumers of energy within the building or sometimes groups of buildings. The functional aim of BEMS is to manage the environment within a building, so that energy use perfectly balances the way in which the building is used. ElMeasure provides a unique technique to integrate cutting-edge mechanical, electrical and building automation system technology into real-world solutions. Our goal is to design buildings and systems that will have a smaller energy footprint and a much smaller impact on the environment. There are a number of important benefits associated with use of a Building Energy Management system. ● It provides energy analysis, man-

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agement and control information. It enables equipment, air conditioning, lighting etc to be switched on and off automatically. It optimises space heating within the building. It allows monitoring of equipment status and environmental conditions. The amount of wasted energy is minimized. This saves money and reduces carbon emissions.

With the advent of the Smart Grid, these Building Energy Management Systems can help businesses better manage their electricity demand. With a varying price of electricity, the BEMS can program the system can turn on and turn off loads without sacrificing occupant safety, comfort, and productivity.

BEMS can be used in different sectors such as, Health Care: Health Care establishments require large amounts of energy to heat

and power them. Therefore large savings can be made by installing BEMS to optimize efficiency, while still delivering the best comfort conditions for occupants.

Retail: Lighting, refrigeration and air conditions are large energy users in the retail sector. Inefficient energy use can lead to over-heating and overcooling causing over consumption and spending. Manufacturing: Rising energy prices and the cost of raw materials are making it hard for manufacturers to keep their production costs down and make a profit. Managing energy consumption across a manufacturing site with an effective BEMS can remove inefficiencies and reduce costs.

Educational Institutions: Private schools, academies, colleges and universities are all large consumers of power. Energy intensive equipment, such as computers, lighting and air conditioning, are often used inefficiently, e.g they are left turned on overnight or at weekends, adding unnecessary cost to the bottom line. BEMS can be programmed with occupancy set points and calendar schedules, to ensure lighting and heating are not over-used during unoccupied times.

Commercial / Residential : Occupancy comfort and building efficiency both need to be optimized in office / residential environments. However, the desire for comfort can often reduce the efficiency of the building, due to inefficient settings and programming of your building controls. BEMS can control lighting and cooling effectively to avoid unnecessary use of energy outside normal working hours or when ambient daylight levels are adequate. For more information Web: www.elmeasure.com

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Haas : Mercedes-Benz case study Mercedes-Benz has a long – and successful – history of motorsports competition. Since the 1960s, the fine-tuned engines behind the racewinning Mercedes vehicles have come from AMG – first as an independent company started by two Mercedes engineers, and today, as the company’s in-house performance division.

ercedes-AMG automobiles exude sporty styling, luxury, and, above all, impressive power. But some AMG owners, although quite satisfied with the luxury and style, crave even more power – lots more power. These Mercedes-AMG owners increasingly turn to Weistec Engineering to take their cars to the next level of performance. Co-owners Michael Weiss and Steve Atneyel started Weistec Engineering in Santa Ana, California, to satisfy their own appetite for speed – and that of other MercedesAMG owners. “My background is mechanical engineering,” explains Weiss, the company’s technical director. “Steve and I worked together in the performance aftermarket, and really enjoy what we do. Although we worked on American cars, mostly Mustangs, we drove Mercedes for our personal vehicles. We saw a niche in

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the market for offering performance products for these cars, so we put our heads together, worked out a game plan, and came up with Weistec. “We make and install performance products for Mercedes-AMG vehicles,” he continues. “Supercharger upgrades, turbocharger upgrades, exhaust systems, transmissions, ECU tuning solutions, drivelines – everything that allows cars to develop more power and better drivability. More power,” he explains, “means engines producing anywhere from 500 horsepower to well over 1000 horsepower, depending on the platform, how much power the customer wants, and whether racing or CARB legal (California Air Resources Board) is the priority.” Except for their racing products, Weistec components are 50-state emissions compliant. Weistec engineers its products specifically for the E55 AMG model with the M113K engine, the SLS AMG model with the M159 engine, and the ‘63’ model AMGs – like the CL63 AMG and E63 AMG – with M156 and M157 engines. All components are designed with the concept of carrying over the Mercedes style to their products, so they have the look, fit, and excellence of design and materials found in OEM parts. For example, Weistec superchargers use high-quality castings that closely match the Mercedes style. They turn up to 18,000 rpm and produce more than 10 psi boost. Their racing engine superchargers produce over 30 psi boost at more than 30,000 rpm. They are engiContinue on page no.170

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Continued from page no.168 neered for high performance and dependability, with components precision-machined to exacting tolerances on Weistec’s Haas VM-3 CNC Mold Making VMC and ST-30 turning center. The superchargers fit the engines precisely, and work seamlessly with supporting Weistec components to efficiently get the power to the wheels. And Weistec’s ECU tuning solutions get maximum performance from the supercharger system. “One of the main things that differentiate us from our competitors,” points out Steve Atneyel, director of operations, “is that we have a very good system in terms of putting the hardware and the software together to get everything running right. That’s how we get our products CARB legal. There is a lot of OEM integration, so we really have to think everything through. Some manufacturers just do hardware, and some just do software. We do both, and we put them together very well. “I was a computer calibrator for ten years on Ford, Chrysler, and other American car models,“ Atneyel adds, “but working on Mercedes was always a hobby. We’d do it on the side or after hours. I’ve always done the calibrations, but I also have a business degree. So, for the business, Mike is the designer, and I am the calibrator. Those two skills go together very well. It is a perfect synergy of getting everything working right.” And Weistec certainly gets everything working together right. In just four years, the company has forged a reputation for offering products and services that provide high performance without sacrificing reliability.

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“We have multiple Mercedes world records, but our customers mostly want to see things like quartermile times, and 0-to-60 mph speeds,” says Weiss. “We’ve beaten our own record twice in the quarter-mile, and right now the overall Mercedes world record stands at about 9.60 seconds and over 153 mph. That is using our 6.2* liter, M156 supercharged engine in a CLK63 AMG. It is naturally aspirated from the factory, and we add our supercharger and all the complementary parts to handle the power increase – the electronics, intercoolers, transmission, oil coolers, and things like that.” “It is zero-compromise performance,” Atneyel emphasizes. “We do not compromise the drivability, or the look, the quality, or the luxury of the car when we install our products. We have a passion for what we do – it is as refined as the AMG Mercedes was when it came from the factory. That is hard to find in the industry today. There is a lot of compromise in the parts that some companies sell, and that is where our customers hold us in a different light. Zero compromise.”

* Although the AMG version is a 6.2L V8 engine, Mercedes finds it appropriate to stay in touch with their roots and use the “6.3 V8” badge and “63” model designation as a nod to the famous Mercedes 300SEL 6.3L engine, used in the first S-Class. Weistec depends on their Haas CNC machines to make their precision, zero-compromise products, and meet their commitment to their customers. “I think the whole experience with Haas, from dealing with the local sales reps, was very good,” says Weiss. “They were knowledgeable, personable, and very helpful. They asked to see the parts to get an understanding of what we do, and they were focused on what we needed and the best way to accomplish that. “We discussed which machines to get for a week or more,” Weiss remembers. “We discussed table size, spindle speed, every detail, and Haas helped with that, too. We finally decided on the VM-3 Mold Making VMC, and the ST-30 for turning. The VM-3 came standard with most of the options that we wanted, which cost less than adding the options we needed to another model we were considering. These are our first CNC machines, and we are very pleased with the machines and the service. “We really like the parts catcher on the ST-30 delivering parts through the door to a tray without shutting down,” he adds. “That saves a lot of time. The VM-3 has probing, programmable coolant nozzle, extra lighting, and a lot more. The machines we have are perfect for our operation. We really put the machines through a beating, and reliability has been excellent. They’re not just cutting aluminum all day; Continue on page no.172

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Continued from page no.170 we cut a lot of stainless, steels, and some Inconel™, with a high load. Many times, we push the tools to their limit.” “The ST-30 does most of our parts, because we make so many pulleys and round parts,” Atneyel points out. “But many of these get a final op on the VM-3, so we use multiple fixturing in the mill. Our head machinist has a reputation for thinking outside the box, and finds a way to make a common fixture to support several similar parts.” “Normally, the table has lowquantity, multiple fixtures mounted on it,” adds Weiss. “We are a highquality manufacturer, so sometimes we need thirty of something cut, anodized, and on the shelf quickly.” Weistec employs high technology wherever possible. They often make rapid prototypes on their in-house 3D printer, before using the machining center to make a test part. Larger, more complicated 3D models are sent out for rapid prototyping. Using the 3D prototypes to verify placement and design concepts reduces costs. It permits an inexpensive model to be made and tested – with the flexibility to allow quick changes – before requiring more expensive machining time and materials. In addition to the usual QC measuring instruments, the Weistec Quality Assurance Department is equipped with a Faro portable 3D measurement arm with both laser optical scanner and touch probes. A computer-generated scan can produce measurements as close as five ten-thousandths of an inch (0.0005”). Scanned images can be rotated and manipulated on screen to display how a component will appear when it is installed in the vehicle. Weistec

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also scans the engine compartment without the engine installed, and uses the images to check for interference. Scanned images of the engine with new components installed are “fitted” into the scan of the engine compartment to locate areas where the designs may need adjustment. This “reverse engineering” is necessary, because Mercedes does not make models or design information available to the aftermarket. Using this technology provides faster measurements, and helps ensure the parts fit and work together freely. Weistec Engineering has earned an international reputation for quality. Most of their vehicle modifications and parts sales are to foreign customers, who tend to be young, successful, and have a passion for perfection, style, and performance. But lately, there is another demand for Weistec expertise. “People see the quality in our products, and approach us to design or make parts for them, so we also do a lot of private-label work,” Atneyel says. “It is our quality, our fitment, and a lot of our design, but their label. Our company will also expand in that direction, because other suppliers can see that we are totally committed to making our products perfect. “Naturally, we talk about where the company is going a lot,” Atneyel adds. “We have a passion for it. There are products that we are designing,

and that we are constantly thinking about, that can really set the company apart and take us in a new direction. They will separate us from the competition, and make the business even more successful. And we want to cover more platforms, as well. Our competition has been in business for twenty years, and we have been in business for four. We’ve covered all the platforms they have – but in much greater depth. So we are ready to expand.” “Good enough really isn’t good enough,” insists Weiss. “It has to be above and beyond. A lot of our sales go around the world. We have sales from the Middle East, where conditions are 120˚F plus, and in Russia, where it gets to -40˚F. All the materials, coatings, belts, and even the computer calibrations – everything – needs to work perfectly. They have to be designed for and made to survive extreme conditions, and that takes a lot of time, effort, and energy to produce. “So quality is extremely important,” Weiss concludes. “It’s a different world out there. Internet communities that talk about cars are major pieces of the puzzle, so when one person has a good experience and goes online, they will show some photos, and maybe some videos. That is very important, from a marketing perspective. The word spreads quickly if you have a great product – but even more quickly if you have a bad product. In our mindset, there’s no room for even one dissatisfied customer.”

For more information Web: www.HaasCNC.com

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The world’s No.1 semiconductor assembly & packaging equipment manufacturer benefits from Renishaw’s innovative products ASM Pacific Technology Ltd (ASMPT), the world’s largest supplier of wafer assembly and packaging equipment for the semiconductor industry, aims to offer complete factory automation solutions and satisfy customers’ needs through its innovative and cost-effective products.

A ASMPT is the world’s no. 1 semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment manufacturer

SMPT was founded in 1975 and has a strong global presence, with more than 30 offices worldwide and multiple R&D and manufacturing sites in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and China. As a leading hightech enterprise, ASMPT’s 15,000 employees share the goals of providing high performance machines and strong after-sales service. Innovation and quality are critical to this success. ASMPT only work with suppliers who are capable of meeting their expectations, and have been using a range of Renishaw’s encoder, calibration and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) products for more than 15 years. In 2011, ASMPT acquired the Electronics Assembly System division from Siemens SG and entered the surface-mount technology market for the first time. A wide variety of Renishaw encoders is employed in various ASMPT machines including incremental en-

Renishaw encoders provide position feedback on linear axes

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coders (RGH series, compact TONiC™ series and SiGNUM™ series), the latest RESOLUTE™ absolute encoder range and the LM10 magnetic encoder system by RLS, a Renishaw associate company.

Renishaw encoders are found in: ● AB559 series wedge bonders, designed with a large aluminium bonding area of 8 inches x 4 inches and speeds to 4.1 wires/sec ● High speed MCM12 die bonders: a fully automatic multiple die, SMD, and flip chip bonding system, up to 14 types of picking tools and 12 inch wafer handling capability ● SMD and flip-chip bonders with up to 300 mm wafer handling capacity ● UV Cured Die bonders: used in image sensor applications with resolutions to 50 nm and speeds to 3.5 m/s in operating temperatures as high as 300 ºC

Benefits ASMPT’s equipment is renowned for high precision and high stability. Consequently, it demands reliable and high quality positioning systems. Renishaw has a long history of developing high performance encoder products that are capable of meeting the diverse and demanding requirements of industrial automation. One good example of such requirements is the ‘dirt immunity’ capability, achieved with specially designed and patented optical

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ASMPT’s production staff regularly calibrate their CNC machine tools schemes, which are built into every encoder readhead to withstand a variety of contaminants such as grease, dust, particles and scratches. ASMPT Technical Manager Dr. Joseph Choy noted: “The positive feedback from our customers has proven that Renishaw’s encoders have excellent dirt immunity and can run reliably with little or no maintenance.” Another requirement is size; most bonders from ASMPT are extremely compact in their design and have limited spaces for mounting encoders - each bonder can have up to 17 moving axes each requiring independent position feedback. Renishaw’s RGH24 and TONiC series encoders are well suited for this application and these compact readheads are used in conjunction with RGS tape scales, which are the lowest mass scales on the market weighing ASMPT’s production staff using a CMM a mere 15 g/m with a incorporating Renishaw’s linear encoder system thickness of 0.2 mm.

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“In many applications, the scale is the moving part with a speed of up to 3 m/s back and forth, so inertia is an important factor for the required acceleration and deceleration. Renishaw always keeps on the top of technology trends, delivering innovative encoder products to industries. We can concentrate our efforts on new product development as Renishaw’s technology always keeps pace with us. A good example is their latest RESOLUTE series,” adds Dr. Choy. Every Renishaw encoder is well-designed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. Renishaw was the first manufacturer to introduce the non-contact optical encoder with a set-up LED, for optimal installation with minimal effort. Dr Choy continues: “From RGH to RESOLUTE, we have experience with every generation of Renishaw’s encoders. Although the technology has been significantly enhanced, the installation is still as simple as ever. The set-up LED makes our job easier. Imagine how cumbersome it is when you have to tune more than 10 encoders per machine using an external plug-in device. Simple installation means cost reduction and greater efficiency in production which is absolutely essential for maintaining our competitiveness and leading position in the market. Moreover, Renishaw’s TONiC DSi ultra-high accuracy rotary encoder system with dual readheads enables to us to eliminate the errors associated with rotor eccentricity, removing the need for compensation, which again reduces our costs.” Renishaw’s TONiC series encoders feature unique AGC (Automatic Gain Control) which maintains an analogue signal amplitude of 1 volt to further enhance the accuracy and stability of the position feedback.

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Custom made solutions The semiconductor industry is unforgivingly fast-paced and competitive. ASMPT’s leading position depends on its ability to remain at the forefront of continuous technological advances. Success hinges on solid technical strengths from R&D, years of experience, and components which can match certain special needs. Renishaw understands this and has strongly supported the development of these machines often by providing custom solutions to optimise the design, which in turn drives Renishaw to be innovative with its encoder products, illustrating the closed loop of innovation possible between Renishaw and its customers.

Performance verification, inspection and service Overall machine performance also needs to be verified, and ASMPT has invested in several of Renishaw’s calibration products, including the XL-80 laser calibration system, RX10 rotary axis calibrator and QC20-W ballbar system. These are used by R&D engineers for performance verification of ASMPT’s machines, including positioning accuracy and dynamic characteristics, and by ASMPT’s production staff to regularly calibrate their CNC machine tools to ensure the accuracy of manufactured parts. Jimmy Siu, ASMPT’s Maintenance Manager explains: “Many parts are made in-house. Our role is to ensure all the machine tools are functioning well every day. Before Renishaw, we used hand tools to perform the maintenance work but we have realised that the traditional methods no longer satisfy our needs as our production capacity expanded. In our Huizhou’s plant alone, we have over 400 machine tools, so you

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can imagine how heavy our workload is. Additionally, hiring experienced employees is not an easy task in China. Renishaw calibration and ballbar systems allow us to identify potential errors early to minimise scrap and downtime. It’s truly portable and the ballbar, especially, is much simpler than I imagined. I can operate it after one day of training from a Renishaw engineer”. ASMPT emphasises the quality control of all produced modules. Mr Lee, a Production Engineer at ASMPT explains: “We use the Renishaw XL-80 laser calibration system with an RX10 rotary axis calibrator to examine the accuracy of each directdrive rotary (DDR) motor. The XL-80 complies with international standards and quality assurance. It is calibrated by recognised and traceable systems and methods, giving us confidence in the measured result. Renishaw has also done very well in support. When our XL-80 had been sent out for calibration, Renishaw provided us with a spare system for temporary use to avoid any stoppages in our production.” For more information Web: www.renishaw.com/encoders

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Driving success in stainless steel and cast iron turning with new beyond Drive™ from Kennametal New grades and coating mean many more pieces per edge

anufacturing is experiencing a powerful resurgence worldwide, and along with that resurgence come tighter schedules and more competition, increasing the pressure on manufacturers to deliver more components faster and reliably to the plants that need them. The need for different and better thinking is more focused than ever. New Beyond Drive™ cutting tool inserts from Kennametal are helping component suppliers expand and thrive in this environment with enhanced performance and extended tool life that mean many more finished pieces per cutting edge. Specifically designed for cast irons, steels, and stainless steels that make up many critical components over a variety of industries, Kennametal’s new Beyond Drive inserts are a product of ongoing design leadership, engineering, materials science, and manufacturing directly targeted to the needs of component manufacturers. Like all of Kennametal’s Beyond™ line of products, Beyond Drive inserts feature a proprietary post-coat surface treatment that improves edge toughness, reliability, and depth-of-cut notch resistance, and a micro-polished surface to reduce friction and workpiece sticking (BUE). A fine-grained alumina layer allows for increases in cutting speed, improving productivity and reliability at high cutting temperatures. With Beyond Drive, adding a new titanium oxy-carbonitride outer coating (TiOCN) not only increases wearand abrasion-resistance, its bronze color is also an effective wear indicator. Depending on the application, field tests are showing anywhere between 30 percent and 125

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New Beyond Drive inserts from Kennametal feature a bronze TiOCN top coating that increases wear resistance and functions as a wear indicator. percent more parts per edge. All new Beyond inserts are CVD (chemical vapor deposition) coated, but whereas conventional CVD coatings are under tensile stress, Beyond inserts undergo a proprietary postcoat treatment on all surfaces to reduce this stress, which improves coating adhesion and reduces microchipping. More uniform and reliable wear of the cutting edge results in improved and more consistent tool life. “Together with the right geometry, we’ve seen big improvements in cutting performance and tool life in both internal and field tests,” says Manuel Sedan, senior product manager, turning products, at Kennametal. For example, in one test for a plant producing cast-iron transmission components, with no change in feed, spindle speed, or depth of cut, Beyond Drive completed 325 pieces per cutting edge compared to 200 pieces for the plant’s current inserts. Not only was this a phenomenal increase in parts per edge, projected machine hours freed per year totaled 125 while the number of inserts required per year dropped from 813 to 500. “A stronger supply chain that gets more parts to the market reliably is the foundation of a healthy and growing manufacturing industry,” Sedan adds. “Plus the days of one man-one machine are long in

the past. With one operator running a cell or any number of machines, greater predictability and performance with tools is an increasingly crucial component for success. Beyond Drive is a truly exciting development that promises more pieces per shift, more efficient machine utilization, and long tool life.” Beyond Drive is available in eight grades and numerous insert styles, covering a complete range of applications for turning steel and cast iron components.

Kennametal: Celebrating more than 75 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure. With approximately 14,000 employees and nearly $3 billion in sales, the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and 40% globally from innovations introduced in the past five years. Recognized among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” (Ethisphere); “Outstanding Corporate Innovator” (Product Development Management Association); and “America’s Safest Companies” (EHS Today) with a focus on 100% safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people everywhere. Web: www.kennametal.com

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T-Holder new combi clamp clamps in savings

s industries evolve to incorporate newer manufacturing trends in order to adapt to the changing demands of customers looking for better, stronger products at a better value, so is TaeguTec evolving their products to meet those needs. In keeping up with Asian metalworking giant’s philosophy of always improving existing products while developing newer ones, TaeguTec has moved ahead by giving its popu-

lar T-Holder line for ceramic inserts a make-over. The updated T-Holder can now mount a special new interchangeable clamp which effectively and economically machines cast iron and high hardened steel. Compared to the current line of ceramic holders, the new economical T-Holder Combi Clamp system can mount inserts that have different thicknesses, hence covering more applications with a single holder.

Moreover, it is designed to be stronger and more stable over the existing Combi Clamp model as the contact area between the insert and the clamp has been increased for improved machining performance. Conventional clamps often need to be replaced once the carbide plate is broken. To save on downtime and cost, TaeguTec’s new T-Holder Combi Clamp eliminates the need to replace the entire clamp by designing the tool in a way that permits the machinist to only replace the carbide plate. The new T-Holder’s wider contact area is made possible due to the clamp’s stable joint force which enhances the overall strength over other conventional ceramic holders. Another important feature that saves the machine shop money and time is that by changing only the Combi Clamp, the new T-Holder system can mount flat types, hole types and dimple type inserts on the same holder.

For more information Web: www.taegutec.com

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Alfa Laval, gold sponsor at Globoil 2014, presented its innovative oils and fats solutions at the exhibition 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.

lfa Laval – a global supplier to the vegetable oil Technology and Gold Sponsor of Globoil 2014 presented a variety of new innovative solutions with focus on high yield and sustainability during 26-28th September at Mumbai. Alfa Laval has for many decades provided the technologies, experience and engineering capabilities that enable players in the vegetable oil, speciality 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. Visitors got the opportunity to hear about the company’s many

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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 tocopherols, tocotrienols, sterols and squalene from the deodorizer vapour steam. These can be used for e.g. food or feed ingredients, dietary supplements, health care and cosmetic products. 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 hydro-

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genation 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 (post-bleaching 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 re-circulation 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 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 by-products of vegetable or animal origin plus used cooking oil into biodiesel.

Presentation at the conference

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Mr. Bent Sarup, GM, Vegetable Oil technology Business Unit, Alfa Laval, Sweden, presented “Recent Developments in Edible Oil Processing”; Edible oil refining can be challenging to keep as a profitable business, and companies are looking for ways to increase the profitability. Recent technology trends and developments will be reviewed, including use of enzymes for degumming as well as creating additional value from byproducts, such as extracting enriched tocopherol product streams from deodorizer destillates.

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 arededicated 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 Process food and beverages, chemicals and

petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar, Life science and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, on-board 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 2013, posted annual sales of about SEK 29.8 billion (approx. 3.5 billion Euros). The company has today, after the acquisition of Frank Mohn AS about 17 500 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 16 field offices for being close to our customers and provide local trouble shooting assistance and on–the-spotavailability utilizing three dedicated service centres which enables the company to give unmatched product range and unparalleled service. Photo caption:

Alfa Laval Team at Globoil 2014 SoftColumn Dual-Strip for continuous deodorization is a further development of Alfa Laval’s widely recognized packed column technology and especially suitable for very large capacities

For more information Web: www.alfalaval.com

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Addressing PHE performance & fouling in steel plants

ater plays a critical role in the functioning and operation of a steel plant. Manufacturing a ton of steel requires as much as 180-200 cubic meters of water. Water centric systems are integrated in a steel mill for a variety of processes including indirect cooling and reheating of primary furnaces, high pressure de-scaling of hot rolled products, direct spraying on rollers & bearings, cooling of cold rolled products, wet scrubbing of furnace off-gases, indirect cooling of oxygen lance on basic oxygen furnaces & copper mould for continuous casting machines, sinter feeds, slurry & quenching processes for iron ore; coal dust and slag in the blast furnaces etc. Nearly two thirds of the total water flow operations in an integrated steel mill have a closed loop circuit where heat can be transferred using either a Plate type or Shell & Tube Heat exchanger in a secondary cooling circuit incorporating a cooling tower. PHE Fouling in the steel mills is a prominent subject of discussion. Investigations have revealed that the water medium used for heating or cooling can be one of the factors contributing to fouling. This is especially observed in conditions where precipitation and particulate solids exist. Fouling occurs when water used in the closed loop processes gets contaminated with pollutants in various concentrations. Fouling in heat exchangers is a serious issue in steel mills causing significant

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losses in energy and production. The fouling on the heat transfer surface significantly deteriorates the performance of a PHE making it essential to predict the required surface area correctly at the design stage. Nevertheless, the fouling resistance for a plate heat exchanger is still difficult to determine.

Prevention of fouling in Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers Fluid Velocity: Fluid velocity has a notable effect of PHE fouling. A reduction in velocity associated with lower throughput can increase fouling necessitating frequent heat exchanger cleaning. This aspect needs to be factored in while considering the operational flexibility necessary for the process. Tranter conducted an experiment using a Plate heat Exchanger to investigate the cooling water fouling. The experiment involved treating the water chemically before allowing it to enter the heat exchanger. This resulted in an almost linear increase over the observed period. The effects of the flow velocity on fouling rates are:

Fouling rates for cooling water to maintain the surface temperature of 25째C: Type

Plate type heat exchanger

Channel Velocity Shear in plates in m/s Stress in Pa 0.13

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rence of maximum fouling was due to the constant flow velocity at a surface temperature of approximately 35째C may have favoured the living conditions of the biological matter. Tranter also investigated the fouling occurrence due to pure crystallisation from CaSO4 in plate heat exchangers. It was found that the rate of deposition increases with increasing wall temperatures as well as bulk concentration with decreasing velocities. With increase in flow velocity, both the initial fouling rates as well as the absolute value of the fouling resistance decreases. Such cases demand designing the PHE unit for a Channel velocity of more than 0.6 m/s.

Fluid Flow arrangement There are two low velocity zones that exist in plate channels opposite to the inlet and outlet ports. The shear forces in these zones are usually at a minimum while the wall temperature is close to the temperature of the heating medium. Both conditions are favourable for the formation of deposits in the PHE. The extent of the stagnant zones depends on the design of the flow distribution sections. Fouling usually decreases with increasing flow velocities. Tranter studied the effect of flow distribution through an experiment that involved the parallel and diagonal flow installation in the PHE. The results through the investigation confirmed that the liquid path lines in the Diagonal flow arrangement had evenly distributed

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flow across the entire plate at uniform speeds. This improved the heat transfer efficiency whilst eliminating stagnant flow zones. Diagonal flow has a high hydraulic flow length enabling higher effective area per plate and lower pressure drops in the distribution area. Thus, confirming that the Diagonal flow designs are far more effective than Parallel flow designs.

Plate Geometry Manufacturers generally specify 5% excess HTU for low fouling; 10% for moderate fouling and 15 to 20% excess for high fouling duties. In cases where a high fouling resistance is specified, extra plates have to be added. This is usually observed in the case of parallel flow arrangements. The resultant effect can cause lower velocities, extreme temperatures during start-up and higher fouling rates. Tranter studied the possibility of providing excess heat transfer surface area for fouling. The actual plate geometry (angle, amplitude and wavelength of corrugations) has a direct bearing on the formation of deposits. Results from an experiment shows that minimum fouling occurred when 20% of the excess surface area is provided with a twopass arrangement of the original

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plates, this followed by the use of taller plates (having the same width) in Single pass, followed by larger plates with a standard width/height ratio. The poorest performance is observed when the excess surface is simply added as parallel plates. Results showed that change in stance with regards to design practices can reduce the fouling phenomenon. To conclude, anticipating fouling is a very good practice instead of over-designing. It is an observation that surplus area will often result in more flow area. This in turn can result in lower velocities stimulating fouling in Plate Heat Exchangers. Fouling tendencies in PHEs strongly depend on variables including water velocity, flow patterns and plate geometry. It becomes very essential for engineers to consider the governing factors at the design stage in order to minimize the fouling in their PHEs.

For more inforamtion Web : www.tranter.com

Mr. Nilesh Mehta Head- Technical Sales Support & Segments Tranter India Pvt. Ltd. Email: nilesh.mehta@tranter.com

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New coupling of EEC One und Eplan Pro Panel Mounting layouts at the push of a button Standardisation, re-utilisation and automation are gaining importance in control cabinet build. The coupling of EEC One and Eplan Pro Panel shortens development times and leaves room for innovations. Starting with Version 2.4, EEC One automatically generates mounting panel layouts.

EC One enables the automatic generation of electrical or fluid power schematics based on standardised macros and components. Eplan is now expanding this technology to also include control cabinet engineering: mounting panel layouts will soon also be automatically generated. Standardisation and automation produce significant gains in efficiency.At the same time, the degree of reutilisation increases substantially. At the Hannover Messe, users are getting a first glimpse of the software, which will be available beginning in autumn 2014 with the new Eplan Platform 2.4. Eplan Pro Panel, the 3D solution for virtual control cabinet and switchgear construction, is an elementary component of the Eplan Platform. In the shared compo-nent database, data is available for Eplan

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Pro Panel and is thus also accessible in EEC One. For instance, the 3D macros required, as well as the preassembled standard layouts for mounting plates, will from version 2.4 also be utilised in EEC One. Mounting plate configuration is specified via variables or values. Subsequently, the components are assigned to the appropriate mounting rails and precisely positioned using placement options with predefined spacing.

Reduced effort, better quality The generation of new 3D mounting layouts in EEC One is based on selecting the component macros as well as on specification of placement rules and references for each layout. Everything is completely automated and happens at the push of a button. The components are placed on the mounting rails in their assigned positions. “This automation reduces

the effort of, on the one hand, positioning components manually and at the same time increases the control cabinet’s quality and improves documentation,” says Thomas Weichsel, Product Manager for Eplan. Transcription errors or the use of outdated schematics are strictly avoided. The complete mounting layout is bored, milled and wired virtually and then integrated into the manufacturing process via Eplan Pro Panel Professional.Examples include the coupling of machinery for the mechanical processing of control cabinet components, fully automatic machines for conductor assemblies or automated wiring of equipment. With additional options – for instance, the Eplan Pro Panel Copper expansion module for the design of individual copper rails and flexible power distributors – preconfigured and automatically generated layouts can be expanded and tailored to specific orders.

In Conclusion Eplan continues to increase efficiency in engineering processes with this timesaving automated method of operation. The coupling of EEC One and Eplan Pro Panel Professional has generated new potentials of standardisation, re-utilisation and, ultimately, automation. This results in reduced time-to-market and more freedom to take on new projects and develop new innovations. EEC One Pro Panel.jpg: With the

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coupling of EEC One and Eplan Pro Panel Professional, mounting layouts can be generated automatically. May be reproduced free of charge. Please name Eplan Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG as source, and provide us with a sample copy.

EPLAN Software & Service EPLAN Software & Service develops CAE solutions and advises companies in the optimisation of their engineering processes. Customers profit from increased efficiency in the product develop-ment process through standardised procedures, automated sequences and consistent workflows. EPLAN provides custom-made concepts for the system implementation,

installation and smooth integration into the IT / PLM system landscape – based on standard engineering solutions. The service portfolio also covers customising, consulting and training. The development of individual and standardised interfaces for ERP, PDM and PLM ensures data consistency in product development. Consistent customer orientation, global support and innovative development and interface expertise are success factors. EPLAN is a subsidiary of Rittal Software Systems and is hence part of the FriedhelmLoh Group, which employs over 11,500 staff around the world and had a turnover of € 2.2 billion in 2012. EPLAN is therefore synonymous with

continuity and investment security. Seven German EPLAN branches and a presence in more than 50 countries support more than 40,000 customers around the world with over 100,000 installations. “EPLAN - efficient engineering.” – the company motto emphasises the competence of optimised, efficient processes, which help customers to be competitive in the long term.

For more information Web: www.eplan.in

e-cord micro protects the smallest hoses Modular system from igus to guide and protect very small hoses and cables

oving small scale capillary tubes reliably and safely often poses major problems for design engineers, especially in the medical industry. igus has now developed the e-cord micro system to address this. The modular system of straight, curved and mounting parts, means that even the smallest tubes

PM3214-1 - The e-cord micro is made of low friction tribo-plastics with predefined bending radii to reliably move small capillary tubes and cables. (Source: igus GmbH)

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can be fitted into moving equipment with confidence. Medical machines often contain dosing and pipetting functions which require the constant movement of capillary tubes, which are only a millimetre or so in diameter. In these applications the fragile capillary tubes are often squeezed into a small bend radius which can cause damage to the tubes or blockages in the flow through them. igus has designed the e-cord micro to help in these cases. The system ensures the hoses do not fall within a pre-defined minimum bend radius of 45mm, and are also given some physical protection. The modular nature of the system and the elasticity of the material allows machine designers lots of flexibility when designing moving capillary tubes into the smallest of spaces.

Modular Design igus assembles the e-cord micro to order, ensuring a perfect match to the required motion and space of the machine. In this way, different movement directions and travel path lengths can be implemented easily and flexibly. The concept for the e-cord micro, like many other igus products, was driven by customer requirements for a novel solution to their specific challenges. By producing a flexible solution, many other applications in different industries can be realised too.

For more information, Web: www.igus.in

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Dietmar Harting - Entrepreneur & visionary - turns 75 “An entrepreneur must always be restless,” and accordingly, Dietmar Harting is always setting himself new goals. “I take great pleasure in dealing with the future of the company.” .

T The company is characterized by its multifaceted commitment to the social, cultural and sports areas, as well as the technology oriented education, training and advancement of the young generations. After studying electrical engineering and economics in Munich, Hanover and Cologne (graduating with a degree in commerce), Dietmar Harting began his career with the family business in 1967 at the age of 28. By this time, the company, which had moved to Espelkamp in 1950, had a workforce of around 1,000 and a turnover in Germany of some DM 29 million.

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he personally liable partner and Chairman of the Board of the HARTING Technology Group would have good reason to set himself a more leisurely pace with the upcoming celebration of his 75th birthday on September 15 in Espelkamp – here, where the foundation was laid for the success story of the HARTING Technology Group back in 1950. The entrepreneur, however, does not regard this date as any particular reason to withdraw from the company. “Thanks to the successful generational transition in our company, I have the freedom today to focus on the topics of the future and address new technologies and innovations,” as the entrepreneur comments. Since 1969 the East Westphalian has stood at the helm of the family company his parents Wilhelm and Marie Harting founded in Minden in 1945. Determined, passionate, persistent, as well as endowed with great foresight and an untiring zest for action, the celebrated jubilee – joined by his wife Margrit as from 1987 – developed the high-tech SME to a globally active player in the electronics and electrical engineering sector. The HARTING Technology Group ranks as a worldwide leader in the heavy industrial connector area. Top performance, quality and innovation are the hallmarks of the company. HARTING offers tailored solutions and products for the three lifelines of industry: data, signal and power. Today, the branch leader, with more than 40 national subsidiaries and some 4,000 employees world-

wide is set, for the first time, to generate sales in excess of 500 million euros in the 2013/2014 business year. At its Espelkamp headquarters, HARTING is the largest employer with a workforce of around 2,000 members of staff. The company is characterized by its multifaceted commitment to the social, cultural and sports areas, as well as the technology oriented education, training and advancement of the young generations. After studying electrical engineering and economics in Munich, Hanover and Cologne (graduating with a degree in commerce), Dietmar Harting began his career with the family business in 1967 at the age of 28. By this time, the company, which had moved to Espelkamp in 1950, had a workforce of around 1,000 and a turnover in Germany of some DM 29 million. In the early post-war years the founder Wilhelm Harting found success with day to day consumer products such as lamps, hot plates and irons, as well as juke boxes. Later on, in a step that was to prove decisive, the range was expanded to include a newly developed, robust and easy-to-use connector. The triumph of the universally applicable Han® connector paved the way for the dynamic development of the young company. Since joining the family business, Dietmar Harting has consistently and highly successfully focused on internationalizing the Technology Group, as well as on the continuous, innovative development of the product portfolio. He made his vision clear as long ago as 1996: “We want to become a global enterprise.”

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Coupled with this is the equal intention to remain “an independent family business”. The hands-on manager, entrepreneur and visionary, whose original wish was to become an archeologist, has a passion for more than just business and technology. From the very beginning, Dietmar Harting has been actively committed to various organizations and associations, accepting numerous positions and duties that extend far beyond his own business interests. And, as he says, it has “always given him great pleasure.” From 1998 to 2004, Mr. Harting was the first proprietor of an SME to hold the Presidency of the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (ZVEI). In acknowledgement of his services at the end of his term of office he was appointed Honorary President of the ZVEI. As Chairman of the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE, Dietmar Harting – meanwhile as an honorary member – continues to pursue his particular passion for standardization. Moreover, he is a personal member of the Landeskuratorium NRW of the Stifterverband (Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft) and Chairman of the German Society for the Promotion of Research on Standardization e.V. (FNS). From the very beginning, HARTING has ranked as a regular exhibitor at the Hanover Fair. Consequently, it is not surprising that the jubilee was active over many years on various panels and committees of the organizer, Deutsche Messe AG, Hanover, including the Construction and Investment Committee, among others. The company itself is also closely linked with the history and

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industrial development of the town of Espelkamp, where it has been headquartered for almost six decades. HARTING was one of the first five companies to set up business in the community founded by refugees in 1949, and is the only one still in family ownership. As the Technology Group has grown, it has played a major role in the positive development of all areas of life in Espelkamp. Its clear commitment to the town and the surrounding region has been reflected in major investment and modern industrial architecture. This was also underscored by the inauguration of the new HARTING Technology and Quality Center (HQT) in Espelkamp this June. Another salient example is the striking Botta building in Minden, where the sales offices of HARTING Deutschland are headquartered since 2001. Dietmar and Margrit Harting have also been generous in their support for cultural, sporting, medical and social facilities and initiatives, both publicly and behind the scenes. In 2002 the couple made a million euro donation to finance the complete redevelopment and modernization of the Neues Theater in Espelkamp which is today one of the most modern venues in the region and beyond. Dietmar Harting himself is a lover of ball games. For many years, Dietmar Harting has been a member of Handballverein Espelkamp (HVE); his loyalty to the local sports club Allgemeiner Turnund Sportverein (ATSV) even dates back half a century. Moreover, he is also a sponsor of the local team FC Preußen. Dietmar Harting, however, reserves a particular affection for the handball first league club GWD Minden of which he is an enthusiastic supporter, both financially and in other ways. Until the age of 18, Diet-

mar Harting and his parents lived in Dankersen, now a suburb of Minden - hence his enthusiasm for GWD and his close personal ties with the club. Apart from the company and his numerous honorary positions, Dietmar Harting enjoys hunting and farming. His commitment to sustainability, climate and environmental protection issues extends back over decades - long before the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG) was implemented. As he occasionally relates informally in conversations, it was the “Limits to Growth” report by Club of Rome that sparked his interest at the time. This prompted him to design and build his own bio methane gas facility in Uchte, Lower Saxony – and with success, as the facility has been providing the HARTING Technology Group with energy since then. As a welcome ancillary benefit, the surplus energy generated heats the outdoor swimming pool in Uchte. When he is not immersed in the future of the company, his relaxed attention is on the “future” of his family - his eight grandchildren.

For more information Web: www.harting.in

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Zero cross over turn on SCR firing card for Capacitor Bank

TSC-306-S

ibratherm offers SCR firing card model TSC-306 which is specially designed for APFC control applications to switch ON and OFF 3 phase capacitor banks, based on the command from the automatic power factor controller (APFC). These cards are developed to replace the electro-mechanical contactor based capacitor bank switch with the solid state switch using silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs) or thyristors. The firing pulses are generated using zero cross over firing techniques and two sets of gate / cathode pulses are isolated using the on card ferrite core

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TSC-306-D pulse transformers. Each card can simultaneously trigger 2 sets of back to back SCRs or 2 thyristor modules to switch 3 phase capacitor bank. TSC-306 accepts control signal in the form of relay contact or DC pulse from APFC, there by turning on or off the SCRs to connect or disconnect the capacitor bank to the incoming 3 phase power lines. Each TSC-306 card has the provision to accept 2 external thermostat contacts, which can be used to operate the cooling fan mounted on the heat sinks and to trip the circuit in case of over heating. On card LED indicates the on/off status of incoming DC power supply, firing of capacitor banks and over temperature. Normally, each of the power factor controller gives 6 to 12 outputs to select that many capacitor banks of different KVAR depending on the total KVAR demand to maintain the unity power factor. Hence, for each output from APFC it will be required to use 6 to 12 nos. of TSC-306 cards. The APFC panel builders can use TSC-306 as an independent firing card and can wire the SCR modules separately mounted on the heat sink

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Technical Specifications: Item

Zero cross over SCR Firing Card for 3 phase capacitor bank selection.

Model

TSC-306-S (Stud mounting) and TSC-306-D (DIN rail mounting)

Control Command

12 to 24DC pulse or potential free contact from APFC

Triggering Pulses

Gate/ Cathode pulses - isolated from the Input – suitable to fire 25A to 500A back to back connected SCRs modules G1K1+G2K2 and G3K3+G4K4

Triggering Technique

Guaranteed Zero cross over firing to prevent generation of transients during switching action.

Gate Current

Max. 350 mA.

Switching time

Min. 100mS (5 AC cycles @ 50Hz line frequency)

Load Configuration

Single capacitor bank in 3 phase delta configuration. (Detail wiring diagram as shown below)

Over Temperature Protection

Facility to accept 2 nos. of thermostat input for fan control and trip function.

LED Indications

For Power ON, THY1 ON, THY2 ON, FAN ON, CB ON, Over Temperature.

Aux. Supply Voltage

12VDC @ 600mA max.

Three Phase Voltage

110 to 500VAC (Special cards are available for 690VAC supply)

Mounting

Can be easily mounted on the 35 mm DIN rail or on the base plate.

Card Size

150 (l) x 109 (w) x 60 (h) mm. (with DIN rail frame) in the panel. The physical isolation of electronic cards and SCR modules makes the overall system more safe, reliable and it becomes easy to maintain and service. Libratherm has supplied more than 5000 cards, which are installed on the field giving satisfactory performance for power factor control application.

Application: Following diagram shows – one of the application of using ZERO CROSS OVER firing card model: TSC-306 for Automatic power factor control – for selecting the capacitor bank using back to back connected SCRs. One such card will be required for each of the capacitor bank, which can be selected through APFC controller

by giving relay contacts or DC pulse to this card. TSC-306 cards can be used by APFC panel builders and OEMs. Using this card, one can make their own thyristor switch module for desired KVAR by appropriately choosing SCRs, Heat sinks and RC snubber circuits.

For more information, Web : www.libratherm.com

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Ten reasons to choose image based ID readers By Didier Lacroix, Vice President, International Sales & Marketing, Cognex Corporation

mage-based code readers stand poised to replace laser scanners in a wide range of industries including food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and automotive, but when considering a transition from laser scanners to image-based barcode readers, many think that the is cost too high. Today’s most advanced image-based readers have overcome the technical and economic hurdles and now offer a more attractive alternative to industrial laser scanners on the factory floor. Thanks to advances in microprocessors, imaging sensors and decoding algorithms, image-based ID readers have become not only more affordable, but also more powerful. The logistics barcode-scanning market breaks down into three segments. At the entry level, a mix of conventional area-array imagers and laser scanners read codes on slow moving or stationary objects. At the high end of the scale, fixed line scan image, based systems handle highspeed, multi-sided barcode tunnel applications. Situated between these two extremes, is an entire range of applications that currently rely on an increasingly challenged generation of laser-based scanners. Today’s most advanced imagebased ID readers have overcome the technical and economic hurdles and now offer a more attractive alternative to industrial laser scanners on the factory floor. A laser scanner reads a barcode by measuring the size of the printed modules using light reflected from the code. One of the method’s advantage is its simplicity as it is easy to set up, connect, aim and can read codes fast enough to accommodate high speeds. An unread code requires diverting the package to a manual station where an operator directs the pack-

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age to its destination or replaces the defective barcode and resends package back through the sorting system. This failed condition increases the labor material costs and reduces the efficiency of sorting equipment because packages are handled more than once. To cope with these limitations, the logistics industry has designed special labels that maximize read rates and equipment specifically optimized to handle high numbers of reads.

The latest generation of imagebased ID readers has proven to outperform lasers in the following areas: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Read rate performance Image archiving Long-term reliability Ease of setup and deployment Omnidirectional code reading Barcode quality feedback 2D code reading Visualization and communication Multiple code reading and output capability ● Future proof

Image-based readers have several significant advantages to traditional laser scanner technology, such as: ● An image-based reader can find and locate a barcode regardless of its orientation. This can also provide a major advantage for set up, record keeping, and diagnostic purposes. ● Imagers can use advanced software, to read 1D barcodes with significantly less contrast— which is critical for poorly printed codes or for 1D barcodes not printed on a standard white label, for instance on a corrugated box for an example. ● Imagers provide the ability to overcome the issues presented

by damage or reflections in the code since the imager software can use just portions of the code to ‘reconstruct’ the data. ● The ability to use the entire 1D barcode for reading instead of just a single laser line enables imagebased readers to read a code despite low resolution, voids in portions of the code, distortion, and other defects. ● Another advantage from a reliability perspective is that image-based readers have no moving parts. ● An image-based system can display the scanner image on a monitor or industrial display in real time. ● As the user sets the system up, the display shows exactly what the scanner sees, ensuring that the images will be in-focus and that the image will include all codes on any package that comes down the conveyor. ● Area array image-based readers also offer better uptime because laser scanners use motors and other mechanical mechanisms to `move’ the laser spot across the code. The logistics industry is also into the introduction of two-dimensional (2D) codes like Data Matrix. The amount of information that 2D codes can store makes them very attractive for a wide range of applications and image-based scanners are required to read these symbologies. As large retailers and internet fulfillment centers, consider capital equipment purchases to add capacity or increase throughput, raising barcode read rates by just one per cent could significantly shorten payback schedules and increase ROI. For more information Web: www.cognex.com

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Information on latest products in industry

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3 in 1 Prepaid Meter (Dual Source)

Elmeasure India Private Limited

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BEI Sensors Introduces a Comprehensive Range of Functional Safety Encoders

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST)

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Digital Weld Gauge Funcation/Uses

India Tools & Instruments Co.

207

Door Sensor / Area Sensor

Sayali Electrosystems

205

Equator™ TP20 touch trigger, Feature Compare

Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd

202

Flexible Electrical Conduit

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

206

Gandhi Automations: Dock Leveler

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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ITI-1600 High-precision digital ultrasonic thickness gauge

India Tools & Instruments Co.

207

JV Kraft-Vertical machining centre

Lakshmi Machine Works Limited

208

MECO “1 Phase Multifunction Appliance MeterTRMS (Model : EM09)”

MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

205

New software for underground 3D laser scanners

Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.

204

Photoelectric Sensors

Sayali Electrosystems

205

Screener ForInjection Molding/Griding Waste

ETA Engineering Services

202

Seal-Less Canned Motor Pumps

Hydrodyne (I) Pvt. Ltd

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Tripple Level Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H & ATLG2.5

CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

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Gandhi Automations: Dock Leveler

andhi Automations Pvt Ltd is India’s No.1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay Equipment Company. This widely recognized position has been achieved over years of hard work, innovation, commitment to quality and reliable customer service. The company is also proud to be certified to ISO 9001 : 2008. Since its inception in 1996 we have been manufacturing, importing, distributing and installing products that are problem free and easy to operate. The company offers complete logistics solutions by providing Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Sectional Overhead Doors and Dock Houses. Electro-hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered Dock Levelers offered by Gandhi Automations are not only “a bridge for connecting a vehicle”, but also facilitate fast, smooth and safe transition by compensating the difference in heights between the loading bay and the vehicle. This contributes to minimizing energy used and savings on heating and chilling costs resulting in maintaining the quality of the transported goods. Dock Levelers offered by Gandhi Automations are designed as per EN 1398 standard for the most demanding loading and unloading operations.

Efficient loading & unloading the goods The importance of efficient loading the goods has always been evident, and it has increased over the years, essentially for two reasons: the lesser availability and the higher cost of manpower. Consequently lesser qualified manpower is being utilised which leads to damage in the goods. The cost of loading and unloading the goods can be calculated precisely and is exactly definable, which allows for a scientific approach to find out the investment that goes into the process. Gandhi Automations has always designed solutions based on such scientific approach and feedback from clients. The Dock Levelers offered by the company ensure loading and unloading with lesser effort and minimal cost. It is possible to load and unload your products in a safe way and in the process obtain remarkable energy savings. The loading bay remains with the Dock Leveler

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in rest position and the Sectional Overhead Door closed, until the vehicle is positioned. The driver drives back centring to the Dock Shelter and stops the vehicle the moment it gets in contact with the bumpers. The Sectional Overhead Door is then opened only when the vehicle is positioned, brakes applied and engines shut off .This eliminates the exit of hot air, intake of cold air (or the opposite in hot and inside conditioned places) and intake of exhausting gases in the warehouse. After the Sectional Overhead Door opens, the lip of the Dock Leveler connects to the truck bed for loading / unloading to take place. At the end of the loading/unloading the Dock Leveler is put in rest position and the Sectional Overhead Door is closed, without moving the vehicle. The vehicle then departs at the end of the process. Radius Lip Dock Levelers allow the dock to connect with the truck-bed, thus making it possible to drive directly on and off with fork-lift trucks, roll containers etc. Loading and unloading operations become quick, safe and economical. Telescopic Lip Dock Levelers are ideal for connecting vehicles that cannot travel to the dock (e.g. sea containers, side loading railway wagons etc.), These types can be supplied with a lip extending up to 1 m. Gandhi Automation’s Dock Levelers are equipped with the most secure safety devices and accessories. For more information: Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre, Link Road, Malad (W) Mumbai – 400064 Off: 022- 66720200/66720300, Fax : 022-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

BEI Sensors Introduces a Comprehensive Range of Functional Safety Encoders

trasbourg, FR –The new functional safety incremental encoder range from BEI Sensors is certified by TÜV Rheinland and provides the most complete safety encoder offering on the market today. These encoders can be used in the highest industrial safety related applications up to SIL3/PLe Cat.

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4, and are mechanically and electrically designed to safety standards EN ISO 13849-1, IEC/EN 61 508, and IEC/EN 62061. The range is offered with a standard Sine/Cosine analog electronic output or an industry-first for safety encoders; a digital (TTL or HTL) electronic output. Seven distinct encoder models are available with options to fit a variety of installations. These choices include 58 mm or 90 mm body sizes, shafted or through shaft styles with cable or connector terminations, resolutions up to 2500 PPR, and a selection of shafts and bore sizes. This product family has aluminum encoder housings for most standard industrial applications, or optional stainless steel housings to withstand harsh outdoor or washdown environments. High ingress protection ratings are available up to IP69K for high pressure and high temperature washdowns. A number of innovative safety mechanics features have been designed into this new offer to provide greater reliability. These include an additional bearing in the cover on through shaft models for better overload capability, positive shaft locks to prevent sliding of the encoder on motor shafts, insulated secure sleeves to protect against stray currents, accurate stator couplings and tether arms for safe mounting on the driving motors. Safety applications with BEI Sensors products are as simple to implement as any other standard industrial installation. The functional safety encoder range is backward compatible with non-safety related encoders, making it easy to upgrade existing installations. For more information on the new range, to download the BEI Sensors SISTEMA product library, or to view a white paper on functional safety, visit www. beisensors.com/safety. For more information: Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) 23, Trident Towers, 4th Floor, 100 Feet Road, Ashoka Pillar Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011 Tel: 080-41132204/05. Fax: 91-80-41132206. Email: india@cstsensors.com.

3 in 1 Prepaid Meter (Dual Source)

ecovering electricity dues remain one of the major challenges in the power sector. Most distribution companies face serious problems in recovering electricity bills especially from government departments / apartment blocks / commercial complex etc.

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ElMeasure has developed a unique 3 in 1 Contactless Prepaid Energy Meter were in process parameters such as water, gas etc can be integrated and its consumption can be monitored along with electrical parameters. The design is completely microcontroller based thus providing an effective and reliable solution to the service providers. The service provider needs to just install the meter and further activities involve the consumer. It is sufficient for the service provider to have just one manpower to recharge the card as per the consumer’s request. The consumer will have to display the card in the front fascia of the meter for three seconds. The advanced microcontroller electronics inside the meter stores the number of units recharged and measures the energy consumption. When the purchased units are used up by the consumer the meter disconnects the power supply until the next recharge.

Main Features ● Compact wall mounting design ● Dual Source Measurement (EB & DG) ● 3 in 1 meter with option to integrate process parameters. ● Pre-paid metering system using contactless smart cards ● Accuracy Class 1.0 ● Cost effective ‘Pay as you use’ three phase electricity metering

Application ● ● ● ●

Shopping Malls / Multiplexes Residential Townships / Apartments Commercial Buildings Employee Quarters

Advantages ● Upfront payment for electricity and hence low over heads for service providers. ● Advanced RF card technology ● Tamper proof construction ● Cost of manpower for billing / collection is Continue on page no.202

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Continued from page no.200 substantially reduced. ● This avoids the hassles of human intervention as there is no need to enter the data into the meter. This makes the system more user friendly. ● Displays balance energy in the meter, thus enabling the consumer to plan when to recharge. ● No billing disputes ● Allows consumer to budget electricity expenses ● Helps consumer to contribute towards energy conservation. ● Available in single phase and three phase system For more information: Elmeasure India Private Limited # 764, 4th Phase, 707, Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore - 560 064 Karnataka INDIA Ph : +91 80 28461777/28461744, Fax : +91 80 41272461 Customer Support : +91 80 32904489 Website: www.elmeasure.com

Screener For Injection Molding/ Griding Waste

TA Vibro Screens are used for Removing Dust, Chips & such Fine Impurities from Plastic Materials Specially in Injection Molding/Scrap Griding Process. It can also be used for recovering good Granules from floor sweepings. ETA Vibro Screens are available in different models as per customer requirement. ETA Vibro Screens are widely used in plastic industry. Other thanInjection Molding/Griding Waste, The machine is used to screen Reprocessed Granules, Polymer Powder, Extruded Granules Etc. and as Classifier For Master Batch/ Filler Compound. ETA Vibro Screens are screening machine which are used for continuous separation process like screening, sifting, grading, classification, filtration, over size/ under size removal etc. using wire mesh or perforated sheet. It can work for solid-solid or solid-liquid/ slurry separation. The machine has vibratory motor. ETA Vibro screen is versatile, reliable, economical and flexible equipment which is used in various industries like plastic, food, chemical, oil, engineering,

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agro, mineral paper etc. For more information contact, For more information: ETA Engineering Services, Ahmedabad , India. Mr. Udbhav Mehta Email: sales@etamail.com, etaengineering@vsnl.net Phone: +91-99099 17170 Web: www.vibroscreen.com

Equator™ TP20 touch trigger, Feature Compare

quator gauges are already used by hundreds of manufacturers worldwide for high speed flexible gauging, as manually loaded systems or in fully automated cells. Equator provides flexibility for engineers Equator fitted with TP20 to re-program for detouch trigger modules & SP25 sign changes and for scanning modules shop-floor operators to switch between different parts in seconds, using repeatable removable fixture plates and easy-to-use Organiser software. Manufacturers recognise the benefits of Equator’s combination of flexibility, fast scanning, low purchase price, and low cost of ownership (Equator requires no regular re-calibration). These benefits, when combined with the system’s unique ability to compensate for the effects of challenging environmental conditions, make it the gauge of choice in any industry.

Short cycle times for all applications The ultra-fast TP20 touch trigger probe can now be combined on Equator with the high speed scanning of the SP25 scanning probe. TP20 can be used for fast capture of discrete point data, with the stiff lightweight structure of Equator allowing very short cycle times and high repeatability on simple touch point measurements. The touch trigger kit includes robust industry-standard TP20 modules and a new range of extension bars and joints. The system can also automatically switch to the SP25 scanning module using the integrated changing rack to provide any combination of measurement routines. Continue on page no.204

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Continued from page no.202 SP25 allows continuous scanning of features at scan speeds of up to 200 mm/s, to gather high volumes of data when, for example, information on the form of features is required.Equator with TP20 is an ideal alternative for in-line gauging tasks which might have used custom hard gauging systems with single-point air gauges or LVDTs. The advantage of flexible gauging with Equator is that part geometry can be computed simply by taking additional data points, rather than the need for a complex custom gauge.

Feature Compare Equator uses the principle of mastering to cope with changes in temperature on the shop floor. Now the process of calibrating the master part is made very easy with the new Feature Compare function. Master parts do not need to be expensive or custom made; users can simply take a production part and measure it. The master part could be measured in a number of ways, including on a calibrated co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) in a temperature-controlled environment. This measurement establishes the variation of the master part from CAD or drawing nominals. With Feature Compare the user can simply take the master part measurement data and enter the compensation values for each feature’s size, position or orientation. The simple and unique Feature Compare interface has been designed for effortless data input. For more information: Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd. G.K.Arcade, 3rd Floor, #125/1-18, T. Mariappa Road, Jayanagar 1st Block, Bangalore - 560 011. India Tel.: +91 80 6623 6000, Fax: +91 80 6623 6060, Email: india @ renishaw.com, Website: www.renishaw.co.in

New software for underground 3D laser scanners

enishaw has launched new 3D laser scanning software to speed underground mapping and modelling operations for the mining and geo-technical industries. The new software, Cavity Profiler,allows customers to progress projects faster, by enabling quicker deployment, more efficient scanning and rapid data visualisation,editing and processing. The software is

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available in two versions, to support either the Renishaw Void Scanner – a specialist, boom-deployable underground laser scanner -- or the Renishaw C-ALS® -- a slimline,borehole-deployable laser scanner. Void Scanner and C-ALS are two of the most widely adopted underground 3D laser scanners, popular because of their robust nature and ability to accurately gather data in previously inaccessible areas. As the use of 3D laser scanners expands, Renishaw are committed to ensuring its customers benefit not only from unique deployment abilities, giving access to potentially dangerous underground voids without risk to workers, but software that supports business efficiencies. The Cavity Profiler software replaces all earlier versions and both Cavity Profiler – C-ALS and Cavity Profiler – Void Scanner are being made available by Renishaw to all existing customers, free of charge. Martin Carr, Business Manager, Mining Systems, says: “Our new software offers customers many efficiency benefits. Training needs are reduced through intuitive design and guided workflow. Successful scanning is supported by better visualisation of the probe and live viewing of incoming point data. “We’ve also introduced one-click surfacing and volume calculation for on-site modelling and ensured easy integration with third-party processing software packages. These changes make it quicker and simpler for our customers to capture accurate data, even in remote voids, and make it possible for them to use the data captured in their mine mapping software system.” Renishaw launched the new software at the Electra Mining Show which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa between September 15 and September 19. For more information: Renishaw Metrology Systems Ltd.

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New Mills, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JR, United Kingdom. Tel.: +44 1453 524524, Fax: +44 1453 524901, Website: www.renishaw.com

● Building Management Systems ● Power Management ● Product Quality Testing For more information: MECO Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. EL-1, MIDC Electronic Zone,TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai 400710. (INDIA) Tel: 0091-22-27673311-16 (Sales),27673300 (Board) Fax: 0091-22-27673310, 27673330 Kishor Thakre (Marketing Executive) Email Id : kishor.thakre@mecoinst.com Contact No. : 022 – 27673320 Website: www.mecoinst.com

MECO “1 Phase Multifunction Appliance Meter-TRMS (Model : EM09)”

ECO offers a Single Phase Multifunction Appliance Meter – TRMS, Model EM09 (1A, 5A and 20A). It measures 10 parameters on 10 display pages on a large LCD display (20mm). It is equipped with 5 keys to view all the parameters and for programming of the meter. The meter is ideal for HVAC industry.

Door Sensor / Area Sensor

Features ● Measures V, A, PF, Hz, KW, KVA, KVar, KWh, KVAh, KVarh ● TRMS Measurement ● Can be used for Continuous Monitoring ● Auto / Manual Scroll Display (User Selectable) ● State of Art Microcontroller Design ● Portable, Easy to Carry and Simple to Use ● LCD Display with Backlight ● RS-485 Port (5kV Isolated) with MODBUS RTU Protocol (Optional) ● POWER MASTER Software for MIS Reports (Optional)

Applications ● Appliances Testing (AC, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Air Cooler, Microwave Oven etc.) ● LED Lights Testing ● Can be given to Field Technicians in their Tool Kit ● Can be used by R&D Dept. in Designing Energy Efficient Products ● Energy Audit and Plant Maintenance ● Studying Energy Efficiency of Electrical Equipment

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ayali Electrosystems offers Auto Door/Area Sensor. These are used for sensing arrival of component, Approaching object or Person, fallen object, lengthened part. In auto door sensor Features are: height is 2.0 to 2.7M,stop time selectable function ( selection stop time2/7/15 sec.), Right/left sensing area elimination function . Door side sensor Features are: Long sensing distance:10M, Easy to connect sensor head to controller, Easy sensitivity setting ,relay output. Area Sensor Available in Aluminum case& plastic Case. Special features are: Long sensing distance up to 7M,22 types of products (optical axis:20/40mm,sensing height:120 to 940mm)protection structure IP65(IEC standard),control output is PNP/NPN open collector Output.

Photoelectric Sensors

ayali Electrosystems offers Photoelectric Sensor. photoelectric sensors include industrial automation lines, elevators, parking facilities, logistics services, semiconductor devices, packaging machines and construction areas. Features : Diffuse, Retroreflecttive , Throughbeam type, Amplifier Built in type,

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Micro Photoelectric sensor, Power supply built-in type ,U-shaped type, Cylindrical type, Liquid level type. Available in various Sensing Distance: Amplifier Built in type: (1m/5…30mm/15mm/15m/10m/ 300mm/100mm/30mm/10…50,100,30mm/30… 70mm/70….130mm/500mm/3m/10….30mm/10… .50mm/100mm/3m/200mm), Micro Photoelectric Type:5mm, Power supply built-in type(10m/0.1… 5m,3m/300mm/15m/700mm),U-shaped type(30mm/50mm), Cylindrical type=5m/10m & in metal case(4m/20m/0.1….3m/100mm)plastic case(400mm/200mm) For more information: Sayali Electrosystems Mktg off:3,chintamani Hsg.complex, Babanrao Kulkarni Marg, Mulund (E), Mumbai-400081 TEL.NO.(022)21637189/6577226 Telefax No:022-21637189 Email: mktg1@sayalielectrosystems.com/ mktg2@sayalielectrosystems.com

sensor, actuator and initiator connections. Specification: Number of Levels

: ATL2.5 – 3 Feed through levels : ATL2.5H – Top feed through and middle & Bottom half connection : ATLG2.5 – 3 Feed through Levels + 1 Ground connection

Terminal Pitch

: 6mm

Connection Possibility

: Stranded Wire – 0.2 – 2.5 Sq.mm : Solid Wire – 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm

Approvals

: UL, CE

Rated Voltage

: 500V

Rated Current

: 24 A

For More Details Contact: CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800, Fax: +91 251 3980 700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

Tripple Level Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks ATL2.5, ATL2.5H & ATLG2.5

he ATL2.5 series Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for control systems where sensor and actuator applications are involved. The simplified three level connections tremendously increase wiring density in the circuit. The top level of the ATL2.5H Terminal Block provide connection points for signal wires while the middle and bottom level are used for positive and negative potentials. The ATLG2.5 is a triple level Terminal Block with an additional connection for earthing cables. This separate connection point is appropriately identified by the Green–Yellow imprint on its top.

Applications: These Terminal Blocks are an ideal choice for motor,

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Flexible Electrical Conduit

he Flexible Corrugated Conduits are made up of high quality materials, they have extremely small bending radius. These Conduits offer good impact resistance Specifications: Available Materials

: Polyamide 6, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Galvanized Steel & PVC Coated Galvanized Steel.

Temperature Range

: For Polyamide 6 -40 oCto +105oC Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polypropylene -40oC to +135oC Continuous, +150oC Short Term : For Polyethylene 15oC to +60oC Continuous Sea Water, Petrol etc.

Resistant

: Polyamide 6 – Alcohol, Benzol, Greases, Mineral Oil, Diesel Fuel, : Polyethylene – Acid, Sea Water, Ammonia, etc.

Protection Class

: IP 67 & IP 68

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and come with added benefits like being UV Resistant, Halogen Free, Acid Proof and Flame Retardant in Nature.

Application: These Conduits find their applications in Machine Tool, Industrial Machinery, Chemical Machinery, Ship & 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

ITI-1600 High-precision digital ultrasonic thickness gauge

ltrasonic Thickness Gauges are designed to improve safety and ensure reliability of material subject to corrosion or erosion. Corrosion gauges with their dual-element transducers are the primary Specifications:

inspection tool used to measure the remaining walls of components such as pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and numerous other applications.. Precision gauges use single-element transducers to provide the thinnest range and highest degree of accuracy possible. Common applications include metals and a variety of non-metals (i.e. glass, ceramic, plastic, etc.). ● Standard Delivery: Main Unit,, TWO test Probes, Data Cable, Software, Coupling oil, Battery, Operation Manual, Carrying case. & Calibration Certificate Traceable to NPL-DELHI

Digital Weld Gauge (New Generation) Multi Funcation/Uses FEATURES ● Very user friendly thanks to its integrated video and alignment functions: point, shoot and measure ● Compares the measurements against set tolerance limits ● Takes picture of the joint and/or weld for documentation ● Zoom allows observation and measure of porosity, cracks and spatter ● Stores up to 16GB of inspection results ● Attaches voice and written comments to the inspection record ● Illuminates the weld area for easier weld observation ● Exports results to spreadsheet for additional analysis like SPC

Measuring Range

0.65 mm – 400mm (upto 500mm) (in steel)

Sound Velocity

1000~9999 m/s

Resolution

0.01mm/0.1mm or 0.001/0.01” selectable

Units

mm/inch (selectable)

BENEFITS

Memory

Upto 2000 Groups (up to 99 Values for each file)

Accuracy

± ( 0.5%Thickness+0.04 ) mm

Alarm

preset upper and lower limit

Work voltage

3V( 2 AA alkaline batteries)

Work mode

Single point and scan

Interface port

USB

Dimensions

136 x 72 x 20mm

Weight

177 g

Display

3.5 digit LCD with EL backlight

Continuous working period

280 hours (with EL backlight off)

● Any weld inspector will be proficient with the unit within minutes; ● Real time viewing for rapid evaluation of a joint or a weld ● The weld inspection record can be sent through Wi-Fi to anywhere in the world ● Fatigue critical features such as toe angle, undercut, and cracks can be quickly measured ● Over welding can be quantified so excessive welding time, consumable and energy usage can be reduced

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thus saving money ● Can inspect any weld the operator’s hand can reach

RESULTS ● Quality assessment, Go/NoGo status,SPC data,Welder skill assessment ● Permanent record (photo, file, report & database) For more information contact: India Tools & Instruments Co. – BOMBAY - INDIA Tel: +91 22 23428862, Cell: +91 9819345050 E-mail: ojus_itico@hotmail.com Web: www.indiatool.net

JV Kraft-Vertical machining centre

MW Machine Tool Division Introduces an All New Vertical Machining Centre “JV Kraft” in the X 800mm range which caters the needs of diverse industrial segments from Aerospace to Job shops. The machine is equipped with robust spindle, constructed to minimize axial and thermal expansions and is dynamically balanced to ensure extremely low run-outs. The high precision feed mechanism provides high accuracy, rigidity and repeatability. The highly reliable swift Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) adds a new dimension to vertical machining. This stateof-the-art machine has been designed to meet the evergrowing demand for speed and accuracy of the user industry for high quality and high volume production. The machine is designed with the motto of best price-to-performance ratio and true to the goal of providing value creation through innovation. For more information Lakshmi Machine Works Limited Machine Tool Division, Arasur Coimbtore 641 407 Tel : +91 422 3021300 E-mail: mtd_marketing@lmw.co.in

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Seal-Less Canned Motor Pumps

ydrodyne (India) Pvt. Ltd. is the pioneer in manufacturing Seal-less Canned Motor Pumps in India since 1994. Canned Motor Pumps were first conceptualized by USA, while developing nuclear submarines, with the sole aim of ensuring safety, hazardfree, zero emission & noise-free operation, for pumping needs. However, with growing awareness on safety, noise, energy & emission controls, Seal-less Canned Motor Pumps have gained immense popularity among several process industries all over the world and very recently in India. Seal-less Canned Motor Pumps are basically centrifugal pumps, but mounted on a common single shaft of the squirrel cage induction motor drive, with both the rotor & stator encapsulated(canned) by a thin plasma welded metal sheet, whose material is compatible with the media being pumped. Nuclear Power Plants are the major users of such pumps, closely followed by Refineries, Petrochemical, Fertiliser, Chemical, Refrigeration & Cold storage Plants for aggressive, inflammable, expensive, explosive and toxic media. Features & Benefits ● No Mechanical Seals – eliminates all hassles related to use of Mechanical Seals – Leak proof ● Pump & Motor are integral – eliminates need for coupling – minimizes energy loss as well as wear & tear ● Automatic Thrust Balancing – inherent with design eliminates need for rigid foundation & alignment ● Hermetically sealed rotor & stator – negligible secondary containment – very low noise. ● Two bush bearings only – easy maintenance ● Explosion proof & Flame proof – guaranteed reliability. ● Compact – saves space ● Longest MTBF, Low cost of operation & minimal inventory For more information: Hydrodyne (I) Pvt. Ltd B-47, Paramount, New Link Road Andheri (W), Mumbai -400 053 Phone: 022-2673 6600 Email: sankeshwar@hydrodynepumps.com

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PROJECTS UPDATE Information on latest projects in India

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BANKING

lans to open 450 new branches across the country during the current Location : Multiple Andhra bank CVR Rajendran, CMD G Ravi Kumar, General Manager, Andhra bank Building, Sultan Bazar, Koti, Hyderabad-500095, Telangana, Tel : 040-23468602, M: 7680881717, E-mail: zmhydm@andhrabank.co.in,

lans to open 50 mid-corporate year. Currently the bank has opened 17 such branches across the country and 35 branches would be opened by December. Location : Multiple NA Syndicate Bank TK SrivastavaExecutive Director, II Cross, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore 560009, Karnataka, Tel : 080-22267545, 22375706, Fax : 080-22375703, E-mail: coedsec@syndicatebank.co.in

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CONSTRUCTION

lans construction of Nul Ghar Shopping complex at Durg. Location : Durg, Chhattisgarh Budget : Rs. 5.85 crore Chhattisgarh Urban Administration And Development Department Tel : 0771-2221955

lans to undertake construction of 04 Nos B3-type and 02 no.C-type quarters and transit camp at 400/220 KV GIS Hamirpur. Location : Hamirpur, Jammu and Kashmir Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd Mr. S K Sharma-ED NR-II Anil Sharma, Chief Manager, Grid Bhawan, Rail Head Complex, Jammu-180012, Jammu & Kashmir, T: 0191-2470723, M: 9419127596, sksharma@powergridindia.com, Web: www.powergridindia.com

lans construction of ITI building at Kairo for L.W.E District in Lohardaga district. Location : Lohardaga, Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 2.31 crore Jharkhand Building Construction Department Building, Building Construction Department, Line Tank Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand, Tel : 0651-2206238

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lans construction of six trade ITI building at Gadarwara in District Narsinghpur. Location : Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 3.88 crore Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department Mr. Akhilesh Agrawal, Engineer-In-Chief Mukesh Nigam, Executive Engineer, PWD, Wing B, 2nd Flr, Satpura Bhawan, Bhopal-462004, Madhya Pradesh. Tel : 0755-2551485, M: 9425005682,

lans to assign construction of 30 NGO and 120 constable quarters in Ujjain. Location : Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 12.64 crore Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation Ltd V K Tiwari, Project Engineer, Public Health Engineering Division, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Tel : 0734-2527715, M: 9425601556, E-mail: mpphcl_ujjain@yahoo.in

onstruction of skill development training center at I.T.I. Bargarh. Location : Bargarh, Odisha Budget : Rs. 1.22 crore Odisha Works Department S N Acharya, Executive Engineer, NC R and B, Sambalpur, Odisha, Tel : 06646-234819, M: 9437961822, E-mail: sepwdsbp@rediffmail.com

lans re-construction of 48 nos of dilapidated tenements in block 14 at K P Park Phase-lV scheme. Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 1.98 crore Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board Executive Engineer, 5, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600005. Tel : 044-28444973, 28444732, M: 9994676802, Fax : 044-28441059, E-mail: tnscb@eth.net, sfse119@yahoo.com

lans construction of academic block (first floor) of Govt polytechnic at Tentela in Bargarh district. Location : Bargarh, District Odisha Budget : Rs. 2.84 crore Odisha Works Department S N Acharya, Executive Engineer, NC R and B, Sambalpur, Odisha, Tel :06646-234819, M: 9437961822, E-mail: sepwdsbp@rediffmail.com

lans construction of FBTR service building-II in IGCAR at Kalpakkam. Location : Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 4.43 crore Department Of Atomic Energy S A V Satya Murtty, Director Electronics Instrumention Radiological Safety Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam- 603 102, Tamil Nadu. Tel : 044-27480210, E-mail: satya@igcar.gov.in

lans to assign construction of 200 bedded boys hostel building at new ITI Chandahandi in the District of Nabarangpur. Location : Nabarangpur, Odisha Budget : Rs. 4.83 crore Odisha Works Department Satya Ranjan Shetty-Chief Engineer) Sangram Mohapatra - Assistant Engineer, Southern Circle RW Sunabeda, Sunabeda-I, Odisha. Tel : 0674-2391523, M: 9438174216,

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lans to undertake construction of Youth hostel building at Asansol. Location : Burdwan, District West Bengal Budget : Rs. 12.94 crore West Bengal Public Works Department Himadri Kantipal, Chief Engineer, West Zone, Social Sector P.W.D, Burdwan,West Bengal. Tel : 0343-2546073, M: 9433322230, E-mail: cewzpwd1414@gmail.com Continue on page no.214

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Faridabad, Haryana- 121003. Tel : 0129-4009262, Fax : 0129-4133968, M: 8744000363, E-mail: r.gaur@richa.in

lans construction of marketing hubcum training centre at Suri. Location : Suri West, Bengal Budget : Rs. 2.97 crore Birbhum Zilla Parishad Anup Kumar De, District Engineer, Birbhum,West Bengal, Tel : 03462-255712, 255319, Fax : 03462-257033, E-mail: birbhumzp@gmail.com

lans construction of marketing hub at Nalhati Lohapur, Birbhum. Location : Nalhati, Lohapur West Bengal Budget : Rs. 3.16 crore Birbhum Zilla Parishad Anup Kumar De, District Engineer, Birbhum,West Bengal, Tel: 03462-255712, 255319, Fax : 03462-257033 E-mail: birbhumzp@gmail.com

HOUSING

agged an order from Carldreys Refractories for their manufacturing facility in Gujarat. Location : Gujarat PEBS Pennar Ltd. P V Rao, MD Harsha Hebbar, Senior Engineer, Business Development, 9th Floor (West Wing), DHFLVC Silicon Towers, Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084. Tel : 040-40210525, 26, Fax : 040-40186992, E-mail: hebbar@pebspennar.com agged an order from BHEL for construction of HVDC building for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. The complete scope of work entails engineering design, material supply, fabrication, shipment, erection and commissioning of the building. Location : Agra Uttar Pradesh Budget : Rs. 48.00 crore Richa Industries Ltd. Mr.Sandeep Gupta, JMD Richa Gaur, Assistant Manager (Corporate Communication), Plot No-29, DLF Industrial Area, Ph-II,

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lans to undertake construction of 320 multi storeyed residential units with rcc framed structure and 39 sheds with rcc roof under phase-II for RAY pilot project at Mathipuram, Vizhinjam and Thiruvananthapuram. Location : Mathipuram, Kerala Budget : Rs. 22 crore Hindustan Prefab Ltd H K Narang, Project Manager, TC 24/656 Thycaud, Trivandrum, Kerala. Tel : 0471-4066026, M: 9891072121, E-mail: hplsouthnew@gmail.com lans to undertake construction of 46 MIG sr and 18 MIG jr at Kripalpur in Satna District. Location : Satna, District Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 5.18 crore Madhya Pradesh Housing Board Mr. Ajay Gopal, Deputy Commissioner R K Soni, Executive Engineer, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, Tel : 07672-223259, 0755-2558163, E-mail: dnsatna@mphousing.in

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lans construction of 50 MIG-II houses including amenities and infrastructure under self financing scheme under Phase-VIII at Keerthinagar, Gorrekunta,Warangal. Location : Keerthinagar, Telangana Budget : Rs. 7.09 crore Telangana Housing Board Govind Rao, Chief Engineer J Saivardhan, PRO, Block-3, Nampally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Tel : 040-24603571, Fax : 040-24732063, M: 9849906415, E-mail: pro@aphb.gov.in

lans construction of 736 L.I.G. Houses (G+3) (46 Blocks) at Shatabdi Nagar Scheme, Phase-4 (Pocket-B) in Kanpur. Location : Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Kanpur Development Authority D K Gupta, Executive Engineer, Moti Jheel Campus, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Tel : 0512-2556292-93, Fax : 0512-2551880

combined capacity post this expansion will be 18.1 million wheels across three plants of the company. Location : Patiala, Punjab Budget : Rs. 5 crore Steel Strips Wheels Ltd (SSWL) Naveen Sharma, Deputy Manager, S.C.O. 49-50, Sector 26, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh - 160019, Tel: 0172-2792385, 2793112, Fax : 0172-2794834, E-mail: info@sswlindia.com

he company has recently commissioned its reheating furnace of the newly built structural mill in Visakhapatnam as part of its expansion plan targeting 6.3 mtpa capacity. Location : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1260 crore Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. Chakraborty, GM (Projects-Mills), Administrative Building, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam-530031, Tel : 0891-2518431, Fax : 0891-2750569, M:8330930834, E-mail: sub_vsp@yahoo.co.in

IRON & STEEL

lans to increase its production capacity by 1.5 mn wheels annually at Dappar, Patiala. The new capacity will start yielding production by April 2015. The

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he companies watch business division has recently commissioned its stainless steel case manufacturing plant at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu with an Rs 75 crore. The initial capacity of the facility is 1 million cases per annum. Location : Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 75 crore Titan Company Ltd. Subhash S, Group Manager, 132, 133 Divyasree Technopolis, Off HAL Airport Road, Yamalur, Bangalore -560037, Karnataka, Tel : 080-66609418,66609027, 66609028, Fax : 080-25269923, M: 9880502559, E-mail: subhash.co.in

etting up its first ferro chrome plant over 400 acre of land in industrial park at Gopalpur. The capacity of the unit will be 55000 tonne per annum and start its operations by March 2015. All statutory clearances has

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been received. Location : Gopalpur, Odisha Budget : Rs. 800 crore Tata Steel Ltd. Mr. Arun Misra VP - Gopalpur Project Mohit Das, Head Corporate Affairs, 2/B, Sortune Tower, Bhubaneswar -751023, M: 09238307068, E-mail: mohit.ds@tatasteel.com

he company is setting up 2.5 MTPA steel plant at Burnpur. As part of the process, the new plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) was lit up on September 14. Location : Burnpur, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 17000 crore Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) Mr.CS Verma, chairman Y P Khandelwal-GM-Projects, SCOPE Minar, North Tower, 19th Floor, Laxmi Nagar District Centre, New Delhi-110092, Tel : 011-22403215, 22466851, M: 9968605131, E-mail: ypk123@gmail.com, Web: www.sail.co.in

of 201-km stretch connecting Jokadia in Kalinganagar with Dhamra and Paradip ports. The second phase would include development of 131 km stretch connecting Talcher to Jokadia. The completion is targeted by June 2017. Location : Paradip, Odisha Budget : Rs. 2000 crore Paradip Port Trust (PPT) A.K Jain, Civil Chief Engineer, Paradip Port - 754142, Odisha, Tel : 067422-222026, E-mail: cppt@paradipport.gov.in

he Centre plans to set up new greenfield major ports at Sagar Island in West Bengal and Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, involving a combined investment of Rs.15,800 crore. The shipping ministry plans to apply the model concession agreement (MCA) for state ports prepared by the Planning Commission earlier this year for these two projects. Location : West Bengal Budget : Rs. 15800 crore Ministry of Shipping N. Muruganandam, Joint Secretary (Port), Transport Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001, Tel : 011-23711873, 23714938, Fax : 011-23716656, E-mail: murux67@yahoo.com, Web: www.shipping.gov.in

PORTS & SHIPPING

he port has signed a pact with Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for developing the NW-5. The NW-5 first phase would comprise development

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he port was damaged last year due to cyclonic storm. The port repair work is on and likely to restart commercial operations from January 2015. The port has proposed to upgrade the cargo handling capacity from 3.5 million tonne per annum (mtpa) to five mtpa. Location : Gopalnagar, Odisha Budget : Rs. 250 crore Gopalpur Ports Ltd M M Maharana, Director, Arjeepalli, VIA Chhatrapur -761020, Ganjam, Orissa. Tel : 06811-257799, 263499, Fax : 06811-263383, E-mail: m.m.maharana@gmail.com

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he port plans to increase the draft to 18 metre to accomodate large ships. Indian Ports Association (IPA) is appointed as a consultant to advise on port deepening including berths. Based on the report, the dredging bids will be called. The completion is envisaged in three years. Location : Ennore, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 400 crore Kamarajar Port Ltd. MA Bhaskarachar, CMD Sanjay Kumar, Director (Operations), No.23, First Floor, P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Maaligai Rajaji Salai, Chennai -600001. Tel : 044-25251666, Fax : 044-25251665, E-mail: directorop@epl.gov.in, E-mail: chairman@epl.gov.in

he company has proposed to set up 1600 MW pithead thermal power project in Sundergarh district. Around 800 acre of land is already acquired and water linkage is in place. The power plant would utilise coal from MCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basundhara coal mines. The power generation is targeted in three years once the approvals are in place. Location : Sundergarh, District , Odisha Budget : Rs. 10000 crore Mahanadi Colfields Ltd. Animesh Nandan Sahay, CMD Debashish Roy, Senior Manager (Corporate Social Responsible), PO - Jagriti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur-768020, Orissa, Tel : 0663-2542778, Fax : 0663-2542770, M: 09438877876

POWER

TPC plans to set up 4,000 MW thermal power plant at Pudipadaka in Visakhapatnam district. Location : Visakhapatnam, District Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. : 24000 crore NTPC Ltd. Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD P S Radhakrishna - GM (Projects), P.O. NTPC - Simhadri, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh -531020. Tel : 08924-243541, M: 9440901760, E-mail: psradhakrishnan@ntpc.co.in, Web: www.ntpc.co.in

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he company has awarded a contract to BHEL for setting up an 800 MW thermal power plant at Wanakbori in Kheda district. The project is awarded on EPC basis. The scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of the unit. Location : Kheda, District Gujarat Budget : Rs. 3536 crore Gujarat State Electricity Corp Ltd. Mr. Gurdeep Singh, MD N C Patel, Chief Engineer, Wanakbori, Thermal Power Station, Wanakbori Taluka Galteshwar Anant - 388239, Tel : 02699-235522, Fax : 02699-235607, E-mail: wtps.ceg@gebmail.com

agged a contract from the Power Grid for executing 400/220 kV GIS Substation at Pandabil in Odisha. The contract is for onshore supply, installation, construction of civil buildings, testing and commissioning of substation equipment. Location : Pandabil, Odisha Larsen and Toubro Ltd D Chatterjee, CCM, L&T House, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400001. Tel : 022-67525656, 67525840, Fax : 67525893, M: 9833368337, E-mail: ccd@Lth.Ltindia.com

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he Power Transmission & Distribution business received an order from Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd (TANTRANSCO) for the supply, erection, testing and commissioning of a 400 kV D/C transmission line between Koratturâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ThervaikandikaiManali in Chennai. Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu Larsen and Toubro Ltd. Shailendra Roy, Whole Time Director & Sr. EVP (Power, Minerals & Metals), 22 Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam, P.B.No.979, Chennai-600089, Tel : 044-22526000,22528000, E-mail: info@lntecc.com

he company through its JVC L&T-MHPS Boilers Pvt Ltd (LMB) has bagged an order from NTPC Ltd. The contract includes setting up of two units of 660 MW each supercritical steam generators for Tanda Thermal Power Plant Stage-II on EPC basis. The project site is located on the banks of the Tanda canal near Bahadurpur village in the Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Location : Ambedkar, Nagar District Uttar Pradesh Budget : Rs. 1885 crore Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) D K Chaudhuri, Chief Executive (EPC), 12/4 Delhi Mathura Road, Near Sarai Khwaja Chowk, Faridabad-121003, Haryana. Tel : 0129-4291000, 4312050 Fax : 0129-4291222, E-mail: dilip.chaudhuri@lntpower.com, Web: www.lntmhps .com

he construction of 2,640 MW Karchana Thermal Power Plant has started. As of now the boundary is being constructed. Two power units, each producing 660 MW of thermal energy, will be constructed in the land spread across eight villages in Karchana tehsil. The plan was approved in July 2014. Location : Allahabad, District Uttar Pradesh Budget : Rs. 30000 crore Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd. Kamran Rizvi, CMD Surendra Prasad Chaubey,

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Chief Engineer-Thermal Operation, Shakti Bhawan, 14-Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226001, Uttar Pradesh. Tel : 0522-2287873, Fax : 0522-2287861, E-mail: cetde@sancharnet.in, ceppmm@gmail.com

he company targets to commission unit 1 and 2 of Anpara D project (2x500 MW) before April and June 2015, respectively. Location : Anpara, Uttar Pradesh Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) M.Mukundam, Assistant General Manager (Corp Communication), House, New Delhi - 110049, Tel : 011-23347335, E-mail: mmukundan@bhel.in

he company is undertaking repair work comprising several units of Obra and Harduaganj thermal power projects. Two units of these projects are likely to be ready by November 2014. Two other units of Obra is targeted by May and August 2015. Location : Harduaganj, Uttar Pradesh Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) Mr. B.Prasad Rao, MD M.Mukundam, Assistant General Manager (Corp Communication), House, Siri Fort, New Delhi - 110049, Tel : 011-23347335, E-mail: mmukundan@bhel.in,

he company is targeting to complete a unit of the 3x660 MW Lalitpur thermal power project by March 2015. Location : Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) Mr. B.Prasad Rao, MD M.Mukundam, Assistant General Manager (Corp Communication), House, Siri Fort, New Delhi - 110049, Tel : 011-23347335, E-mail: mmukundan@bhel.in,

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Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 54 crore Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) UPS Madan, Commissioner S B Tamsekar, Chief Engineer, Bandra-Kurla Complex, East, Mumbai-400051. Tel : 022-26590001 - 04, 26594129, Fax : 022-26591264, M:9769168342, E-mail: ce1.mmrda@gmail.com

ROADS / HIGHWAYS / BRIDGES

lans four laning of new national highway from Sohna-Ballabhgarh- Tigaon-Gautam Buddh Nagar-Deota- Sikandrabad covering approximate length of length of 85 Km on epc basis. As of now the highways authority is gearing up to conduct feasibility study. Location : Sohna, Haryana National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI) M.K Jain, General Manager, G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, Delhi. Tel : 011-25093536, M: 9650011901, E-mail: mkjain@nhai.org

lans to assign widening and strengthening/reconstruction of Hazaribagh-Barkagaon-TandwaKhelari-Bijupara ish-7) road (including bridges & bypass) on EPC basis. Location : Barkagaon, Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 401.81 crore State Highways Authority Of Jharkhand Abhinandan Kumar, Assistant Engineer, NH Division, Ranchi Booty Road, Dindayal Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, Tel : 0651-2361306, E-mail: membertechnical.shaj@gmail.com

lans to widen and strengthen the National Highway-4 and State Highway-40 at Sheel Phata, Palaspe Phata, Takka Colony, Kalamboli Junction and Khanda Colony. The 3.6 km long 6-lane road project will be implemented in two phases.

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lans to assign widening and strengthening of balance Shilphata Mahape road (SH-40) with four lane flyover at L & T junction and service roads. The completion is targeted in 18 months. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 55.85 crore Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) UPS Madan, Commissioner S B Tamsekar, Chief Engineer, Bandra-Kurla Complex, East, Mumbai-400051. Tel : 022-26590001 -04, 26594129, Fax : 022-26591264, M:9769168342, E-mail: ce1.mmrda@gmail.com

lans to assign design and and construction of flyovers at Savita Chemical junction, Ghansoli Naka junction-Talvali Naka junction and vehicular underpass at Mahape junction on Thane-Belapur road, Navi Mumbai. The completion period is 24 months. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 123.61 crore Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) UPS Madan, Commissioner S M Sabnis, Chief Engineer, BandraKurla Complex, East, Mumbai-400051. Tel : 022-26590001 - 04, 26591239, Fax : 022-26591264, E-mail: ce.mmrda@gmail.com

lans to undertake 9.3-km Bandra- Versova sea link project on PPP model. It will be a tolled project. Six players have shown interest in this project but only two consortia submitted their pre-qualification bids.

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Funding will be sought from JICA. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 5975 crore Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) Mr.S M Ramchandani, Joint MD Uday Chandra.D, Executive Engineer, K.C. Marg, Bandra (West), Mumbaiâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;400050, Maharashtra. Tel : 022-26517949, 26517929/ 938, Fax : 022-26417893

lans to undertake improvement to Renapur Udgir Degloor Road in Nanded district. The completion is targeted in 3 months. Location : Nanded, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 0.50 crore Public Works Department G H Poddar, Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Nanded, Sneha Nagar, Nanded, Maharashtra. Tel: 02462-253711, 250711

lans to undertake construction of flyover from Radisson Blu Hotel to Pride Hotel on NagpurHyderabad road NH-44. The consultants are invited to prepare detailed project report. Location : Hyderabad, Telangana National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI) S.C Jindal, Chief General Manager, G 5&6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, Delhi. Tel : 011-25093510, E-mail: scjindal@nhai.org

lans execution of work on Lucknow- Sultanpur Road New NH-731 (Old NH-56) in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Location : Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh National Highways Authority of India A K Garg, Project Director - PIU National Highways Authority of India 1/73G, Vineet Khand, Gomti Nagar Lucknow - 226010 (UP) Telefax. 0522-2726167, 7742453586, E-mail: luc@nhai.org, Web: www.nhai.org

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SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE

lans to undertake construction of indoor stadium at Nuzuveedu in Krishna district Location : Krishna, Andhra pradesh Budget : Rs. 1.80 crore Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Ltd. R Karikal Valaven, MD A V Rama Raju, Executive Engineer, Special Project Division, Eluru, West Godavari district, Tel : 08812-0231457, M: 7799722126, E-mail: allurihousing@yahoo.co.in

onstruction of balance work at divisional sports complex Nashik mainly spectator gallery. Location : Nashik, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 1.22 crore Maharashtra Public Works Department R T Patil, Executive Engineer, Public Works Division, Bhandkam Bhavan, Trimbak Road, Nashik, Maharashtra, Tel : 0253-2583761-64, 2575324, M: 9422789524

lans to assign construction of new stadium at Memari Vidyasagar Smriti Vidyamandir unit-2 in the Burdwan district. Location : Burdwan, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 5.39 crore West Bengal Public Works Department Tel : 0343-2546073, M: 9433322230, E-mail: cewzpwd1414@gmail.com

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