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CEO CORNER Automation: The Need of the Hour One thing that is common between the economic growth story of the US, Germany and Taiwan is their heavy focus on manufacturing. In fact, manufacturing is at the center of growth for these nations. In recent years, manufacturing has started getting its fair share of attention in India too with initiatives like Make in India. Under the initiative, the government aims to increase the share of the manufacturing sector to the GDP to 25% by 2022, from 16% currently. Given this, there is a strong requirement from Indian manufacturing companies to improve operational excellence, productivity and quality, while ensuring minimal defects. This demand has spurred the usage of automation and robotic technology. As per estimates, the industrial automation market in India is expected to have a CAGR of 10-12% over a period during 2015-2020. Currently, automation is being used extensively in the production of large quantities, repetitive parts. Automation technology also makes a lot of sense for smaller companies as they are under constant lack of skilled labour and face the problem of retaining good workmen. Thanks to developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, today automation technology has become far more sophisticated and machines can now work on the shop floor with minimal intervention. Industry analysts today feel that automation has an integral part to play in the success of Make in India vision. In fact, automation is the need of the hour and manufacturers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the shift to advanced automation stand the risk of losing out to the competition.

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COVER STORY

NEWS

FLIR Systems announces launch of new thermal imaging solution

Wilhelm Harting, a visionary pioneer

OMRON’s new product sends environmental sensor data to smartphones

Pepperl+Fuchs: Ahead of time with technology & innovation Mr. Ravi Agarwal, Managing Director, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation Pvt. Ltd.

60 ‘India has been gearing-up for mass adoption of advanced automation technology’

Architectural Lighting by K-LITE

‘Subscribe’ to the Model of the Future

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Kennametal Board Names Christopher Rossi CEO

Lantek introduces important innovations

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Autodesk Names Andrew Anagnost President and CEO

Renishaw’s new VIONiC™ encoder offers unparalleled performance

Schneider Electric India appoints Meenu Singhal as Head of Industry business

COMPANY PROFILE

66 ‘As automation continues to gain steam, safety basics needs to be reinforced’

We give strategic advantages to our customers from diverse industries:

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INDUSTRY SPEAK

Mastercam gives instructors an opportunity to boost skills

Bosch introduces rewards programme for dealers and customers

INDUSTRY FOCUS

ExxonMobil & GE agree to global lubricants collaboration

70 Hilscher: Global leader for communication solutions

MAKING IN INDIA

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87 ADOR and high-tech manufacturing

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TECH TRENDS Rust proof energy efficient Airpipe compressed air distribution system

Rollon: Managing Misalignment in Linear Motion Systems

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Broom/brush-making machinery specialist benefits from Unimotor single-cable solution

Configure e-chain and cables online in just a few steps

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The invisible door opener

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Hoist drives rise to the challenge

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BUSINESS AVENUES

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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12 NEWS

AUTOMATION

FLIR Systems announces launch of new thermal imaging solution FLIR Systems announced the launch of the FLIR ETS320 thermal imaging solution for electronics testing in engineering benchtop environments. As the first FLIR camera designed specifically for benchtop work in testing and analyzing the thermal characteristics of electronic components and printed circuit boards (PCBs), the FLIR ETS320 aims to advance testing and diagnosis accuracy in the electronics industry. The FLIR ETS320 combines a high-sensitivity thermal camera – engineered for imaging PCBs and other electronics – with an adjustable, hands-free table stand to provide consistent, noncontact thermal testing through the entire electronics design, development

and production process. By offering more than 76,000 points of temperature measurement, the FLIR ETS320 offers the ability to monitor power consumption, detect hot spots, and identify

potential points of failure during product development. The camera’s high measurement accuracy and its ability to visualize small temperature differences helps evaluate thermal performance, ensure environmental compatibility, and troubleshoot problems for a wide range of electronic products. “The FLIR ETS320 provides a critical thermal perspective in the design, development, and testing of electronics components and devices” said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR Systems. “As electronics become increasingly smaller and more powerful, it is imperative to be able to view and understand the thermal performance of these systems. Now there is a purpose-built system for

this community.” FLIR designed the rechargeable, battery-powered unit for quick and easy setup, so product developers can have an immediate, real-time view into the thermal performance of their designs. The unit comes fully assembled and ready to connect to a PC running FLIR Tools software for detailed data analysis, recording, and reporting. The integrated test stand and sliding mount design allow for optimal flexibility when imaging both large and small electronic components.

For more information Web:www.flir.com

AUTOMATION

Wilhelm Harting, a visionary pioneer

Visionary technologist, pioneer, association president and strategist for success Dietmar Harting started out on his professional career 50 years ago. It wasn’t an easy beginning: Wilhelm Harting had actually planned for his son to spend a fair bit of time in the USA on completing his studies. The idea was for the young business studies graduate to gain some experience before starting work. But everything changed on the sudden

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death of the company’s founder in 1962. Dietmar Harting joined his parents’ company on 1 July 1967 - right after graduating. Now 77 years old, he can look back after fifty years in the service of the company on an impressive life’s work as one of the most important entrepreneurs in the industry, the local region and beyond. Born in Berlin and raised in Dankersen, he took the helm of the company - founded in 1945 - with his mother. At the end of his very first year, there was a difficult decision to be made - the purchase of an automatic lathe at a cost of 750,000 Marks - by a company that achieved sales of around 29 million Marks with 1,000 employees that year. It paid off, and the powerful combination of technology and

entrepreneurship underlying their strategy over the ensuing years saw the Technology Group make rapid progress: turnover went up by 50 percent within three years. With the adoption of an international outlook in 1979, expansion in Espelkamp and the diversification of its connector technology, HARTING was focusing on global markets and versatile applications and uses for its innovative products, solutions and customized hardware and software offering. “My father wrote in the family album for me, saying that quality was the most important requirement for success. Customers need to come back and not products. I’ve always stayed true to this - after all, it’s our name on it,” remembers Dietmar Harting, who

headed the company with his wife Margrit from 1987. Having said that, Dietmar Harting hasn’t just been content to set the course within his own company. Since the1990s, he has been involved with national and international associations and committees, holding leading positions and successfully campaigning for regulation and standardisation making “a contribution to the success of European unity and the domestic market, which cannot be overestimated”, as the former EU Commissioner Günter Verheugen put it in 2010

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14 NEWS AUTOMATION

Honeywell & HackerEarth launch National Hackathon Challenge Honeywell hosted its first Honeywell Hackathon Challenge on June 9 in Bengaluru, India in association with HackerEarth, which is a provider of enterprise software solutions that help organizations in their innovation management and talent assessment endeavors. The first in a series of similar events scheduled for this year, The Honeywell Hackathon Challenge was held at Honeywell Technology Solutions’ office with more than 2,000 participants. The Honeywell Hackathon Challenge is designed to stimulate creativity and innovation on technologies that are defining our

increasingly connected world. The first Hackathon ideated on Chatbots, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Predictive Analytics, Image Recognition, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Real-Time Location Sensing / GPS. The 169 entries were evaluated based on the innovativeness of the idea, its relevance as a solution to the problem, and the maturity of technology employed. Twenty-two shortlisted teams comprising 41 contestants then participated in the day-long offline Hackathon held at the Honeywell Bengaluru campus. The winners were Lezwon Castellino, Jaison Chacko

and Rahul Acharya, students at Christ University, Bangalore, whose application was a Self-Driving Artificial Intelligence. Says Lezwon: “We have participated in other Hackathons before but were truly inspired by the caliber of solutions designed by other teams at this event. It was great to meet and talk with the engineering and development teams at Honeywell. We deeply appreciate the steer and mentoring we got from Honeywell to optimize our solution.” The Honeywell Hackathon Challenge saw 1,200 students from the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Regional

Engineering Colleges, and school children from across the country submit their ideas. Gaurang Bharti, a student of Oakridge International School, whose idea made it to the final shortlist, was among the youngest participants. “Our idea was appraised by professionals. We received feedback on improving the idea for mass use. This is a very rare opportunity and a great learning exercise”, said Bharti.

For more information Web: www.honeywell.com

AUTOMATION

OMRON’s new product sends environmental sensor data to smartphones Mouser Electronics is now stocking the 2JCIE-BL01 environment sensor from OMRON Electronic Components. Designed to detect the surrounding environment, the 2JCIE-BL01 is a compact, battery-operable environmental sensor with seven different sensing capabilities. Developers can use the 2JCIE-BL01 in applications such as home remote monitoring, building automation, outdoor weather monitoring, and factory environment monitoring. The OMRON 2JCIE-BL01 environment sensor, available from Mouser Electronics, measures and collects data for a broad variety of environmental factors that include temperature, humidity, light, ultraviolet (UV) index, barometric pressure, sound, and acceleration (3-axis). The device transmits collected sensor data via Bluetooth®

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low energy (BLE) technology over a cloud service using a free downloadable smartphone app. The sensor offers a communication range of approximately 10 meters, with a data output rate that between 1 second and 60 minutes. Developers can set threshold values to have the app notify users of environmental changes, abnormal sensor readings and uncomfortable conditions through push notifications. Developers can also set the device to transmit sensor data in broadcaster mode, enabling an environmental monitoring system in combination with common gateway devices.

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16 NEWS

AUTOMATION

Siemens inaugurates showcase digitalized factory in India Siemens India inaugurated its showcase digitalized Low-voltage Switchgear factory at Kalwa. The globally-benchmarked factory is capable of producing more than 180 variants at the rate of one product every nine seconds. The plant can manufacture over five million devices annually. Products at the plant communicate with machines and all processes are optimized for IT control, resulting in a minimal failure rate. The production methods deployed at the plant are expected to be a standard for small and medium-sized manufacturing units in India, achieving a visionary model for the future of

manufacturing: end-to-end digitalization where the real and virtual worlds merge in “Digital Factory”. Karlheinz Kaul, CEO – Control Products, Digital Factory, Siemens AG, said, “With the launch of the showcase digitalized factory in India, we further deepen our ties with a country in which we have a very strong presence. The SIRIUS range of switchgear products that will be manufactured here requires a very high degree of precision and quality at global standards that can be achieved only through digitalization. The technical and engineering effort required to transform this 40-year-

old manufacturing facility is a true showcase for Indian enterprises who wish to follow the path towards digitalization!” Ashish Bhat, Executive Vice President and Head, Digital Factory, Siemens Limited, added, “The need for localizing global products and adapting them to the local conditions has been the priority at Siemens in India. Digitalization will help us engage with our customers and industry suppliers across the complete value chain. A key element in this evolution is an improved technological prowess and a world-class product manufacturing plant.”

The digitalized factory is proof of how adopting digitalization will help Indian industry, specially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), achieve manufacturing excellence. SMEs can utilize digitalization to address growing demands such as mastering increasing product and process complexity, reducing time to market, adapting to changing market requirements, deliver individualized products and secure continuous product improvement.

For more information www.siemens.co.in

MATERIAL HANDLING

India Warehousing Show to explore new trends in warehousing industry The 7th edition of India Warehousing Show, a “must-attend” event for the worldwide warehousing & supply chain industry is taking place from 27-2829 July 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The USP of India Warehousing Show has always been the perfect mix of buyers coming to the show. The show hosts buyers from 3PL/4PL companies, Automobile, OEM, FMCG, Electronics, Manufacturing Units, Retail Companies, Government Departments, Architects and Consultants. This is an unmatchable congregation of industry leaders from these sectors in any show on logistics and this makes IWS, the ultimate market place for warehousing, materials handling and supply chain. With the much-awaited implementation of GST, international companies seeking to enter Indian market to grab

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investment opportunities. IWS 2017 will have more than 250+ international and Indian companies showcasing their latest products and technology for the sector. “IWS is a must attend event. With an exclusive concept to go beyond boundaries, this year we are coming-up with impressive line-up of new international players from Germany, UK, US, China, Taiwan, Dubai, Itlay, Switzerlandto launch their products and solutions on this global platform” said Anuj Mathur, Managing Director, Reed Manch Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. Over 70+ product launches from industry leaders like Armstrong Machine Builders Pvt. Ltd, Falcon Autotech Pvt. Ltd., Zebra Technologies, SBNTEX FZE, Shandong Province Qingyun, Cheng Hua Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., Trafik

Bremen Gmbh, B.M Techno Machines Pvt. Ltd. and many more. A new talk session ‘Investment Talk’ has been introduced to raise funds for new projects as well as to upgrade the existing one on 28 July 2017 at Spiritz Cafe. We have also launched a new business matchmaking app GoConnect where we can get a chance to meet registered visitors, VIPs, conference delegates, overseas suppliers in a oneon-one basis. We believe it will help to build solid foundation for exhibitors as well as for visitors for fruitful business tie-ups,” added Mathur.

For more information www.indiawarehousingshow.com

18 NEWS POWER

Lighting India 2018 to be commenced in January 2018 A major lighting exhibition under the banner Light India International 2018 (Lii 2018) is to be held in Mumbai. The exhibition will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre during 19-21 January 2018. This ‘mega event’ which is configured to address the smart city electrification concepts in India through seminars and product display is organised by the Indian Society of Lighting Engineers (ISLE) with event management by i ads & events Organizing Technical Conferences and Trade Shows has been a very important part of ISLE’s activities. The first such major event

was held in the year 1991, under the name of PRAKASH ‘91. Since then, such events were held once every 3 to 4 years and in the year 2002 it was re-christened as Light India International in 2008 and Lii-2008 was held in New Delhi in February 2008. The subsequent

Lii 2011 and 2013 were held in Chennai and Lii 2015 in Kolkata. Lii 2018 will cover all segments of lighting. Our intention is that Lii 2018 will not only highlight the latest, but also present the futuristic trends in all segments of lighting. The two billion dollar lighting

Industry in India is witnessing a double digit growth with the new LED technology , thanks to the emphasis being given on infrastructure development by the Central and State Governments. The theme of the event is LED & SOLAR- A sustainable Development and Lii 2018 will be different from the previous ones because of the expected emphasis planned for the participation of leaders in these areas in the exhibition of their products and sharing their expertise during the technical seminars For more information Web:www.isleind.org

backed by extensive understanding of illumination in urban spaces and the expertise gained over a period of three decades. The fixture are designed to provide value technology, ideally suited to Indian Conditions. The LEDs used comply to LM 80 testing requirements and from Internationally reputed makes such as Nichia / CREE. The luminaires are RoHS, LM 79 and CE certification compliant. The luminaire efficacy (lumens/ per watt) is much above 100 for all luminaires. Varied optical options for lighting distribution and correlated colour temperature (CCT) for cool white, neutral white

or warm white are available to suit specific requirements. The outstanding item of the series viz., the Sleek Polar Lighting Solutions is a contemporary design that is both timeless and unique in its impression. Compact without visible mounting equipment and optimised integration, Polar Lighting is in perfect continuity with the geometric lines of the square column. These assemblies are ideal for surroundings of contemporary architectural constructions. For more information Web:www.klite.in

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Architectural Lighting by K-LITE K-LITE INDUSTRIES an ISO company, manufacturing indoor and outdoor luminaires have launched a new series of LED Architectural

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Lighting. Being the trend setters in outdoor lighting and inspired by the “Make in India” vision, K-LITE, through their innovative outlook, have showcased an all new product portfolio under Architectural Lighting. The application includes Facade Lighting, Pathway Lighting, In-ground Luminaire, Uplighter, Up-down Lighting, Billboard Lighting, Vertical Light Bars, Wall Washers, Area Lighting poles and above all popular sleek polar lighting solutions. The solutions offered are

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9 – 11 June 2017, Guangzhou - China 350 exhibitors - 18869 visitors - 25 countries Wire & Cable Guangzhou is the largest event of BANGKOK 19 – 21 September 2017 its kind in South China, and also theTHAILAND second largest industry exhibition in the 400 country. Exhibitors from 30 countries Exhibit Profile ONE-STOP GATEWAY TO ASIA’S THRIVING WIRE, TUBE AND PIPE INDUSTRIES Wire and cable Optical fiber cable Returning in 2017, Wire & Tube Southeast Asia – driven by the global expertise Extra-high voltage to Bangkok Single mode fiber of voltage Wire & Tube Düsseldorf, marks its 12th & 11th edition as Southeast Asia’s leading trade Ultra-high Multimode fiber High voltage Single mode fairs respectively forcable the wire, tube, pipe and related industries in Asia. Medium voltage Multimode cable Low voltage Optical fiber cable Weak current accessories Cable accessories Equipment and materials Wire and cable manufacturing and finishing machines Testing instruments Wire and cable materials

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Sigma Electric receives Best Human Response Award Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer of ferrous and non-ferrous castings, precision machined components and sub-assemblies announced that it has won the prestigious Best Human Response Award for 2016-17 instituted by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture and Rotary Club of Poona West for outstanding contribution in implementing best human resource practices. The award was presented on Monday, June 26, 2017 at a ceremony in Pune. Sigma Electric has been presented this prestigious award in the large scale industry sector in Pune region. This award is conferred on organizations with ro-

bust and effective HR and people management practices, catering to the needs and all-round growth of the business, employees, industry and the nation. Umesh Joshi, Executive Vice President – Global HR, Sigma Electric said “We are proud to have

won the Best Human Response Award, which recognizes company with the best human resource management and inspires us to set higher standards in the industry. This award will further motivate us to excel at implementing better and more efficient HR practices in

order to attain our strategic goals. We believe this award will also encourage our employees to achieve higher goals”. Rotary Club of Poona West and Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture, Pune have joined hands to institute the Best Human Response Award to medium and large sector industries in Pune region from the year 2009-10. The objective of the Award is to recognize industry for its exemplary work in maintaining excellent employer and employee relations and high ethical HR practices, which have consequently generated conducive employee response in the organization. For more information www.sigmaelectric.com

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Autodesk Names Andrew Anagnost President and CEO Autodesk has announced that its board of directors has appointed Andrew Anagnost, current interim co-chief executive officer and chief marketing officer, as the company’s new president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join Autodesk’s board of directors. “The board and I are delighted that Andrew will lead Autodesk into its next stage of growth,” said Crawford W. Beveridge, chairman of the board of Autodesk. “Andrew has been instrumental in the development and execution of Autodesk’s successful business model transition, and with his leadership, we are confident that our move to the cloud and subscription will continue to be successful.” Anagnost, who holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University, began his career at

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Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company and as an NRC fellow at NASA Ames Research Center. After joining Autodesk in 1997, he held various technical and strategic roles. He led engineering for Autodesk Inventor, the company’s 3D model-based product design and engineering tool, growing revenue five-fold during his tenure. As senior vice president of business strategy and marketing, he led the company’s successful transition to a subscription business model, and drove adoption of Autodesk’s cloud technologies. “This is an exciting time for Autodesk, and I am thrilled to be taking on the CEO role,” said Anagnost. “Autodesk transformed the design industry by bringing CAD to the PC 35 years ago, and in the last 10 years became the clear technology leader. We were first

to bring design to the cloud and mobile, and now we’re bringing construction and manufacturing to the cloud as well. I can’t wait to lead Autodesk into our next phase of growth, where we will combine business and product innovation to become an even more customer-focused company.” Anagnost’s appointment follows the February 2017 resignation of the company’s former president and CEO, Carl Bass, and a comprehensive search process conducted by the board over the last four months.

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Bosch introduces rewards programme for dealers and customers Bosch Power Tools India, that offers a complete range of power tools for construction, woodworking and metalworking industryannounced the launch of its ‘My Bosch Rewards Program’, an exclusive rewards and loyalty program designedfor hardworking and well-connected Bosch Power Tools customers and dealers. Target customers include masons, carpenters, electrician, plumbers, fabricators, installers and applicators that use Bosch Power Tools on a day-to-day basis and visit dealer outlets frequent-

ly. These dealers then refer the customers to the program by promoting participation and awareness about the My Bosch Rewards program amongst target customers to earn attractive incentives. Bosch Power Tools is developing a mutually rewarding relationship with the dealer through the ‘My Bosch Rewards’ program to further support its loyal customers besides attracting new customers. Commenting on the launch, Panish PK, Regional Sales Director and Business Head - India and SAARC - Bosch Power Tools said,

“Our customers are important for us and we have created the loyalty program to show our appreciation for their continued loyalty“. He added, “Most companies try to acquire new customers through discounts and deals, but we realised we had a very loyal set of customers who keep coming back to us - some of them almost every day , and we decided to do something special for them”. My Bosch Rewards is a rewarding loyalty program for customers who buy Bosch Power Tools for everyday work. They can avail un-

limited rewards and unlock many other benefits by participating in the loyalty program to strengthen the relationship with Bosch. To receive reward points, customers will enroll in the My Bosch Rewards Loyalty Program and earn reward points on purchase of eligible products and referrals. Customers can redeem rewards in exchange of reward points from My Bosch Rewards catalog.

For more information Web: www.bosch.com

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Dormer Pramet to exhibit cutting edge products at EMO 2017

Cutting tool manufacturer Dormer Pramet will be building more than just an exhibition stand at EMO Hannover 2017 (18 – 23 September). It is the first time the company will exhibit at EMO in Germany following the merger of round tools manufacturer Dormer Tools and indexable specialist

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Pramet Tools in 2014. Although still a relatively new entity, Dormer Pramet’s product brands can boast more than 150 years’ collective experience in specialized cutting tool manufacture. During this time, both have built a global reputation for high quality products that provide consistently high levels of performance. The collective product range now offered by the company represents one of the widest – if not the widest – portfolios in the market, covering from solid to indexable, high speed steel to solid carbide and general purpose to application specific tooling. Stefan Steenstrup, Dormer Pramet President, will attend the event and said: “Even though we have an established global reputation, EMO 2017 will be a strong building block in the foundations of our future development and allow us to establish

long-term growth both in Germany and in key markets around the world.”Particular highlights showcased during EMO include the new Force X family of carbide drills. Designed to support consistent performance and repeatability across diverse machines and conditions from 3xD to 8xD, all drills feature the unique Continuously Thinned Web (CTW) technology. This provides a very strong web design, reducing thrust requirements during drilling which has the dual benefit of improving both performance and

tool life. In addition, the ‘flagship’ product of its indexable range – the Force AD universal 90° milling cutter - will also feature heavily at EMO. Supported by a wide program of inserts, all offer improved stability in a wide range of applications, even in unfavorable cutting conditions. Combining solid performance with the ability to support ramping, helical interpolation and plunging operations in multiple materials, the Force AD assortment is – like the Force X carbide drills - an ideal choice for general engineering and sub-contract environments.

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With our extensive knowledge and experience in the power transmission arena, we continuously innovate and launch new products, aimed at meeting the varied application needs of our customers. Our product spectrum ranges from worm and helical gear motors to planetary drives, from electric motors to frequency inverters, manufactured at our Chennai production facility in India, applying state-of-the-art technology, ensuring superior quality standards and matching the best cost/performance ratio. At Bonfiglioli, we are geared to deliver a wide range of solutions - from simple to complex. Bonfiglioli Group, is an ideal partner to enhance the performance and competitiveness of your machines. Experience the world with Bonfiglioli. Bonfiglioli Transmissions (Pvt) Ltd Survey No. 528, Perambakkam High Road, Mannur Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk â&#x20AC;˘ Chennai 602 105, Tamil Nadu www.bonfiglioli.com - salesindia.ins@bonfiglioli.com

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ExxonMobil & GE agree to global lubricants collaboration ExxonMobil is now a preferred global lubricants supplier for GE’s Jenbacher Type 2, 3 and 9 gas engines. As part of this new global collaboration, ExxonMobil will help owner-operators of Jenbacher gas engines enhance equipment performance through the use of its Mobil Pegasus™ family of premium gas engine oils. ExxonMobil and GE will also continue to build on more than two decades ofcollaboration by co-engineering high performance gas engine oil technologies that meet the evolving needs of GE gas engine platforms.

For more than 50 years, the Mobil Pegasus family of oils has helped gas engine operators extend engine life, increase efficiency and reduce costs. These products are formulated to deliver extended oil life capability, keep-clean technology, controlled oil consumption and exceptional wear protection. “We’ve built a strong working relationship with GE and many end users over the past two decades, but this new collaboration validates the leadership of our Mobil Pegasus family of lubricants and underscores the many benefits

they can help deliver to end users,” said Tim Hinchman, Strategic Global Alliance director at ExxonMobil. “Through this collaboration, we also look forward to working with GE to engineer new lubricant technologies for Jenbacher gas engines that will help their customers further protect their businesses in the years to come.” For gas engine operators, these benefits include reducing the number of oil changes and oil purchases required, enhancements to the energy efficiency and reliability of their equipment, and increased engine availability while lowering

operating costs. GE’s Jenbacher gas engines are commonly used in cogeneration/combined heat and power applications. To help protect these engines, customers will be able to take advantage of a full range of products in the Mobil Pegasus family, including MobilPegasus™ 705 and Mobil Pegasus™ 605 Ultra 40.

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FARO releases revolutionary FARO Zone 3D FARO has announced the availability of the FARO Zone 3D software. This revolutionary platform, through its advanced smart tools, is the first of its kind to enable investigators to move fluidly between 2D and 3D environments and enhance the quality of incident reconstruction analysis or presentations for public safety professionals. FARO Zone 3D dramatically elevates the visual impact of presentations, including courtroom exhibits, by enabling accurate 2D and 3D scene diagrams, 3D scene walk-throughs, and full scene reconstruction animations. FARO Zone 3D also enhances the ability of public safety professionals to plan for, and respond

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more effectively to, emergencies by creating accurate representations of real-world locations within local communities. “FARO is committed to delivering innovation that enables investigators to do their job faster, easier, and more effectively” states Jeff Ruiz, Vice President Global Public Safety - Forensics business unit. “FARO Zone 3D is a major industry milestone that harnesses the power of 3D in a solution specifically developed for crime, crash, and fire investigators.”

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International Presentation Forum at GOM 3D Metrology Conference 2017 At this year’s GOM Conference on September 26 and 27 in Braunschweig, speakers from industry and research present their experience with optical metrology. OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Opel, Porsche, and VW report on their usage of 3D measuring data for component testing and quality assurance in automotive engineering. In biomechanics, 3D measuring data supports materials testing and production control of medical products from companies such as Arthrex as well as in research centers. Furthermore, Boeing, Liebherr-Aerospace and Rolls-Royce present the inspection of complex engine structures and aircraft components. The 13th international GOM Conference serves as a

forum for more than 650 executives, metrologists, and experts from well-known companies and research institutions. Participants compile their individual conference program by choosing different interactive solution tracks. In addition, the technical exhibition and networking dinners offer the opportunity to get into conversation with metrology and industry experts.

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Connecting India through a Common Market: IMTMA’s perspective The Goods and Services Tax (GST) officially came into effect from July 1. India is now “One Tax One Nation”. The new paradigm in India’s cooperative federalism is expected to rein in improved tax compliance and facilitate the ease of doing business and pave way for increased investments. Manufacturing sector has been accorded prime importance by the Government of India. Make in India programme is a shining example of this. The manufacturing industry believes that GST could

enable India figuring on the world map as a hub for manufacturing. From an end-customer’s outlook the indirect tax cost applicable on machine tools was on the higher side, attracting excise duty and VAT depending on the state. Additionally there was a cascading of taxes on account of levy of CST, input tax credit retention under VAT, levy of entry tax, octroi, local body tax, etc. up to the time the product reached the customer. This has been eliminated with the standard rate of GST at 18% for

machine tools. It is expected that there would be a reduction in the overall indirect tax cost. Such reduction in indirect tax costs can lead to reductions in production cost and an increase in baseline profits. Alternatively, such reduction in costs may also provide headroom for price reductions, benefiting end-users. There is a need to correct some anomalies in GST rates, whereby some industrial intermediates (as for example, CNC system, ball screws, etc., which are critical

inputs to building CNC machine tools) attract GST at 28% whereas the end products (CNC machine tools) are at 18%. The ideal situation would be to tax raw materials, intermediates and finished products at successively increasing GST rates (say 5%, 12% and 18%). It may take some time for SMEs to move from the earlier tax compliance to GST and once it is done it would be a game changer for the Indian machine tool industry.

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Kennametal Board Names Christopher Rossi CEO

Christopher Rossi - CEO

Kennametal announced today that its board of directors has appointed Christopher (Chris) Rossi as president and chief executive officer and has named him a director. Chris succeeds Ron De Feo whom the board has appointed executive chairman of the board. Both appointments are effective August 1, 2017. “With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Chris has delivered sustainable results across a breadth of functions including operations, marketing

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and sales, R&D, product management, supply chain and technology innovation,” said Lawrence W. Stranghoener, Kennametal chairman of the board of directors. “We expect Chris will bring continuity to the transformation presently underway at the company while evolving a strategy and vision for the future that will continue to deliver results for our customers, team members and shareholders.” “We want to thank Ron De Feo for the dramatic progress he has made to reposition Kennametal over the past 18 months,” Stranghoener continued. “Ron will work closely with Chris to ensure a smooth transition for all our stakeholders and we appreciate his continuing leadership.” Rossi previously served as the chief executive officer of Dresser-Rand at Siemens from September 2015 through May 2017. Prior to that, Rossi held numerous leadership positions at Dresser-Rand Group Inc., its affiliates and prede-

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cessor companies since he joined in 1987, including executive vice president of global operations, vice president of technology and business development and executive vice president of global aftermarket sales. Rossi holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA in corporate finance and operations management from the University of Rochester’s Simon School of Business. “I am excited to join a company with such well-respected

brands and a legacy of continuous innovation and customer commitment,” commented Rossi. “I look forward to working together with the Kennametal team across the globe to continue building a strong future for the company, our customers, its shareholders and our communities.”

For more information www.kennametal.com

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www.beckhoff.co.in/EL3751 With the EL3751 EtherCAT Terminal, Beckhoff unveils the first product in its new generation of high-precision I/Os for measurement technology. These scalable terminals integrate high-end measurement technology directly into the standard I/O system. the EL3751 EtherCAT Terminal, Beckhoff unveils first product in its new Superior With precision and sampling rates ensure high-quality datathe acquisition: generation of high-precision I/Os for measurement technology. These scalable terminals Multi-functional input: U, I, R, strain gauge, RTD (PT100/1000) integrate high-end measurement technology directly into the standard I/O system. High-precision timing: exact synchronisation < 1 μs Superior precision and sampling rates ensure high-quality data acquisition: High-precision values: measurement accuracy of better than 100 ppm at 23 °C Multi-functional Fast: 10,000 samples/s input: U, I, R, strain gauge, RTD (PT100/1000) High-precision timing: exact < 1 μs Proactive: integrated connection and synchronisation functional diagnostics High-precision values: measurement accuracy of better than 100 ppm at 23 °C 24-bit ∆∑ ADC, integrated distributed clocks, 107 percent ExtendedRange Fast: 10,000 samples/s Optional higher-order calibration by the user and applications functional diagnostics EtherCATProactive: is ideal forintegrated numerousconnection measurement 24-bit ∆∑ ADC, integrated distributed clocks, 107 percent ExtendedRange Optional higher-order calibration by the user EtherCAT is ideal for numerous measurement applications

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Lantek introduces important innovations Lantek has developed important innovations in its software solutions to improve performance and adapt even better to the needs of its customers in the fabrication sector. These improvements are part of the continuous innovation policy that the multinational applies to its products and which bring the reality of digital processing ever closerformanufacturers. One of the systems experiencing the most significant change is Lantek Expert, which now includes a 64-bit version and significant innovations in automatic nesting. The 64-bit version enables higher performance in the nesting and sheet metal cuttingmodule and achieves greater security by preventing the execution of malicious code. In addition, huge advances have been introduced in different technologies:

• The optimization of the calculation of times for the machining ofchamfers withwater jet machines • Important developments in programming both in thepreparation of parts drawings and in nesting • New options in milling applications with the support of more

tool types and different material entry strategies. • Additional options for the common cut grid • New module for designing mosaics All these innovations will facilitate the work of thousands of users in the sheet metaland fabrication sectors and will increase the

performance of a product which is already a market-leader. The Lantek Flex 3d Tubes solution is also undergoing a major change in 2017. The main update is focused on the 2D geometry editing module, which is now much more powerful and easier to use without the need to launch an external program. New operations for defining joints between tubes have also been added. In this way, Lantek customers can complete jobs with kits and can export tube structures by defining different types of joints between parts, streamlining manufacturing and facilitating assembly. This is unquestionably great news that will simplifythe work of pipe manufacturers.

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Essar Steel India records 29% Q-o-Q growth Essar Steel India Limited (EStIL) has achieved a run rate of 83% of capacity and recorded a significant 29% quarter-on-quarter growth in flat steel production in the first quarter of the current fiscal. The total production stood at 1.57 million tonnes in Q1FY18 compared to 1.21million tonnes in the corresponding period last year. Pellet production also grew by 36% to 2.75milliontonnes compared to 2.02 million tonnesin the same quarter last year. The supplies to OEM segment including auto, white and yellow goods registered a growth of 64%

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at 2.05 lakh tonnes in Q1 FY18 compared to 1.25 lakh tonnes in the same period last year. PPGI (Pre Painted Galvanised Iron) production was the highest ever in a quarter, 84.8 KT — up by 8.3% when compared to 78KT produced in the corresponding period last year. Essar Steel India is one of India’s leading integrated steel producers with an annual production capability of 10 million tonnes, which is supported by a 20 million tonne pellet-making capability. The state-of-the-art facilities comprise iron ore benefi-

ciation, pellet making, iron making, steel making, and downstream facilities, including a cold rolling mill, a galvanising and pre-coated facility, a steel-processing facility, an extra-wide plate mill and three pipe mills with coating facilities.

For more information www.essarsteel.com

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Mastercam gives instructors an opportunity to boost skills CNC Software announces 2017 Mastercam Summer Teacher Training. Each year, the Mastercam Educational Division holds a series of week-long classes for instructors around North America. Not only do these classes provide instructors with the training they need for a successful, up-to-date program, but they also provide instructors with the opportunity to share ideas with other instructors in their field. Mastercam Fundamentals – Designed to take the complete beginner from feeling intimidated and overwhelmed to feeling comfortable working with the tools in Mastercam. Offered July 17-21 in Gig Harbor, WA. Introduction

to Mastercam 2018 – Transition into Mastercam 2018, the latest platform, and a short review of basic CAD/CAM/CNC. Then start creating machined projects,with student appeal, while incorporating the software’s various design and toolpath features. Offered July 24-28 in Granite City, IL. STEM Electric Guitar Building – Learn the basics of Mastercam while building your own electric guitar. Engage in student-centered learning activities that relate the guitar design to specific math, science, and engineering topics.Offered July 24-28 in Redmond, OR. Mastercam Router Project-Based Training - In this interactive class, you will learn CAD

functions including wireframe geometry and solid modeling techniques, as well as the latest in Mastercam toolpath technology while designing an acoustic amplifier of your own design to amplify sound from your own cell phone.Offered July 31-August 4 in Tolland, CT. Intermediate Mastercam – Great for CAD/CAM and machining teachers of any skill level from beginners through advanced. Focus

on projects that are enticing and motivational for students, igniting their passion for manufacturing while teaching them the basics. Offered August 1-4 in Garland, TX. Mastercam Certification Training – For intermediate or advanced teachers that want to become Mastercam Certified Instructors. Using Mastercam University materials and related curriculum, instructors can prepare to certify. Offered August 7-11 in Dallas, TX. Mastercam Teacher Training – Offered by FASTech – Five days of varying classes, basedon your skill level. Offered August 7-11 in Batavia, OH. For more information www.mastercam.com.

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Renishaw’s new VIONiC™ encoder offers unparalleled performance Renishaw, a world-leading metrology specialist, recently launched the VIONiC series, a new family of ultra-high accuracy, super-compact all-in-one digital incremental encoders. Designed for the world’s most demanding motion control applications, the

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VIONiC series brings together Renishaw’s renowned filtering optics with a new custom interpolation and monitoring ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) that enhances dynamic signal processing and improves signal stability. Renishaw has created its highest performance incremental encoder system so far, at the same time combining all necessary interpolation and digital signal processing inside the readhead to eliminate the requirement for additional external interfaces. The VIONiC range

has been designed to reduce overall system size to the minimum achievable for a high-performance system, whilst delivering class-leading performance in terms of cyclic error, jitter, speed, resolution and accuracy. Customers can choose between two VIONiC readhead variants. The standard VIONiC readhead features a cyclic error of <±30 nm, a range of available resolutions from 5 µm to 20 nm, and speeds beyond 12 m/s. Alternatively for the most demanding performance requirements, customers can select VIONiCplus™ with best-in-class cyclic error to <±10 nm, low jitter of <1.6 nm RMS and resolutions from 100 nm down to 2.5 nm.

A comparison of interpolated error values for VIONiC and VIONiCplus encoders is shown in the figure below. High accuracy encoders are essential to minimise velocity ripple, which is important in constant-velocity applications such as laser scanning. Applications which benefit most from VIONiC are those requiring the highest levels of motion control precision, specifically micro-manufacturing, micro-positioning and

For more information www.renishaw.com

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Shell Lubricants unveils new global positioning Post a successful launch across major business hubs in the country like Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru; Shell Lubricants, the global market leader in finished lubricants, with CII recently unveiled “Empower” –an introduction to its new global direction for its B2B sectors, as a partner to its allied industries in Delhi. The event served as a platform to discuss the concept of total cost of ownership and how the different stakeholders from the industry can come together and help reduce TCO and enhance profitability. Highlighting the message of “Together anything is possible”, Shell introduced the concept of total cost of ownership with an aim to inspire customers by addressing the efficiency challenges and help them towards achieving their dayto-day ambitions. Post the events in other cities across India, the launch in Delhi served as the grand finale of the

launch series; focusing on the Auto Components and General Manufacturing Sector for the first day and construction, mining and the fleet industries on the second day. The event witnessed participation from eminent industry leaders including Toshiba, Windsor Machines Ltd. ,Varun beverages, Makino, Dilip Buildcon Ltd., Chetak Logistics, ABC transport Pvt. Ltd. and associations like Delhi Goods Transport Association. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Aysun Akik, Global B2B Marketing Manager – Industry and Transport, Shell Global,said, “Our new brand outlook will help us align our Global outlook to reach out to our customers better, offer our people and expertise to ensure they can save smartly.” Delivering the inaugural address Ms. Mansi Tripathy, Country Head of Shell Lubricants India said, “India’s growth story is today a global example of the opportunities that

From L: R- Mr. Siva K- Asia Pacific Regional OEM Manager, Shell Global Lubricants, Mr. Vikram Chaudhary, Deputy Copy Editor- The Financial Express, Mr. Manoj Singh, GM, Windsor Machines Ltd. , Ms. Mansi Tripathy, Country Head, Shell Lubricants India, Mr. Achal Thakkar, MD, Tipco Industries Ltd., Ms. Karen Lee, Global Head, technical and OEM, Shell Lubricants Global at the launch of the Shell Lubricants New Brand Positioning ‘ Together Anything is Possible’ in Delhi.

make India an exciting market to be in. Every sector such as ACGM, Construction, Infrastructure and Mining is fundamental to India’s growth as an economy. While the Lubricants industry holds key significance in the business operations of its allied industries, it is necessary for sectors to perceive

the contribution of lubricants as an enabler of efficient macro operations. We are hence trying to create an ecosystem and dialogue with our customers to help them understand TCO and how Shell can be a trusted partner in their journey to achieve the same.”

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Cole-Parmer launches ThinTouchPROtect Nitrile gloves Cole-Parmer,a leading global source of laboratory and industrial products, equipment and supplies since 1955, recently launched ThinTouchPROtect™ Nitrile Gloves – a line extension of company’s ThinTouch™ range of gloves. Specially formulated, designed and testedto stringent standards, the gloves provide user with maximum assurance, superior comfort and enhanced tactility. These gloves offer highest protection against many risks

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than any other glove in the category. They are tested against 29 chemotherapeutic drugs as per ASTM D 6978-05.They have exceptional breakthrough time even for Carmustine (3.3 mg/ml) – 127.5 mins and ThioTepa (10.0 mg/ml) – 240 mins where other gloves have failed. Manufactured using a unique formulation - they undergo series of exhaustive tests to ensure these are the best in the category. The gloves are highly chemical resistant and are

qualified for oncology production and research applications. The anti-static property with resistivity of 1X107 Ohms at humidity 51% - makes these gloves an ideal choice in processes demanding low electrostatic discharge. The glove has a great tactile feel for wearer comfort over extended period of use. Its unique color provides visual differentiation from other natural rubber latex and synthetic gloves. ThinTouchPRotect Nitrile Gloves are available

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New Dow Corning adhesive delivers improved productivity for smart devices stant green strength, allowing fast assembly of mobile and computer components immediately after its application.

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, introduced new Dow Corning® EA-4600LV HM RTV Translucent Adhesive. The latest addition to the company’s broad and growing portfolio of hot melt, room-temperature vulcanizate (RTV) adhesives, the new product is uniquely formulated to dispense easily and achieve in-

“Demand for the next-generation of smart phones shows no sign of slowing, and consumers are fueling rapid growth in mobile accessories, wearable devices and other digital gear,” said Jayden Cho, global marketing coordinator for Communication & Consumer at Dow Corning. “Our new, easily dispensed adhesive targets this emerging landscape by helping to enhance productivity, expand design flexibility and deliver more reliable products in the highly competitive global market for these devices.”

Dispensed as a low viscosity liquid with standard hot melt dispensers – including jet dispensing applicators – Dow Corning’s innovative new material offers primerless adhesion to most common substrates, including plastics, metals and silicone elastomers. It achieves green strength within minutes to allow assembly operations to continue with minimal interruption. As it cools, Dow Corning® E A 4600LV Adhesive reacts to ambient moisture to convert into a viscoelastic material with enhanced mechanical properties. This new adhesive can be applied neatly as a liquid melt in very thin, <0.5-mm-wide, bonding lines. Within 24 hours after application, it may be softened at elevated

temperatures to allow easy rework of assembled components, but the silicone will revert to its typical properties after cooling. Dow Corning’s innovative new hot melt offers extended service temperatures from -40°C to 150°C, and offers excellent resistance to chemicals, moisture and dust to help ensure greater product reliability and performance. The innate flexibility of silicone materials Like Dow Corning® E A -4600LV Adhesive also helps to absorb impact energy to enhance shock and impact resistance.

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HHV develops unique technology for high-power laser safety Goggles

Hind High Vacuum Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HHV), a vacuum science and technology company, announced that is has developed a unique technology for high-power Laser Safety Goggles that are made of coated glass and is used to reduce hazardous laser exposure to the eyes. This coating technology was entirely developed by HHV’s ded-

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icated team of R&D professionals out of its facility in Bengaluru , as a part of the Company’s ongoing ‘ Make in India’ philosophy. HHV has developed a technology for depositing multilayer dielectric films using Electron Beam Evaporation under High Vacuum. The layer parameters are precisely designed using software to select the particular wavelength of the laser source. These Laser Safety Goggles are designed to reduce hazardous laser eye exposure to safe and permissible levels by providing an optical density that attenuates the power of laser working with, while allowing enough visible transmission for comfortable visibility in lab.

” Laser Safety Goggles are available in three varieties based on the power of laser: low- power lasers need acrylic goggles, medium-power lasers need goggles made of treated glass and operating a high-power laser needs a goggle made of coated glass. HHV has henceforth gone ahead and created Laser Safety goggles for the highest power lasers to cater to industry demand and help provide better impact on the society” said Prasanth Sakhamuri, Managing Director of HHV. “India has more than 40 institutions generating hundreds of optical and laser engineers. This clearly shows laser science and industrial need is accelerating in India, so the need for protection to

avoid accidental laser damage is ever more important. Laser Safety Goggles using HHV’s technology have been certified and tested in accordance with International and European and Optical laser Standards”. Lasers are used in industry in a huge variety of applications. Due to its unique nature, lasers have found applications in almost every field of human activity like Medical, Aerospace, Defence and across all engineering industries. These applications can be divided between those that involve processing of materials and all other applications.

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HP India helps Trigon Digital Solutions increase customer base HP India has installed the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press at Trigon Digital Solutions in Mumbai. With this addition, Trigon - a leading name in brand and packaging solutions, will be equipped with new capabilities to explore segments such as Shrink Sleeves and Flexible Packaging. This installation will also allow them to cater to small quantity label requirements of their clients. The label segment in India has been estimated to be growing at 15%1. The category has witnessed label printing companies use increasingly advanced equipment to enhance their printing, converting and decorating capabilities. HP Indigo WS6000 with its advanced features will empower Trigon Digital Solutions to overcome these changing market dynamics, and help them hone their digital offerings in the sector. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. A. Appadurai, Country Manager, Indigo and Pagewide

Web Press, Graphics Solutions Business, HP Inc. India said, “We are delighted to be a part Trigon’s growth journey and are confident that HP Indigo WS6000 will help them realize their strategic goals. With the help of HP Indigo WS6000, Trigon will be able to cater to the opportunity of Shrink Sleeve packaging market segment which will enhance Trigon Digital Solution’s capacity to cater to its

customers’ needs.” Anil N, Co-founder & Managing Director, Trigon Digital Solutions said, “Trigon decided to acquire HP Indigo WS 6000 keeping in view the future trend. Well, the reality is digital and short run for label has quickly become the need of the hour. It indeed is a nice feeling to cater to customer’s conscious and unconscious need for quality, in shortest turnaround

time.” The HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press offers the most productive, high-speed digital solution for medium run label and packaging printing, with print quality surpassing that of conventional printing. The digital press enables label and packaging printers to transfer jobs from conventional printing to digital—at lower cost— while achieving superior quality, productivity and profitability. Equipped with HP’s Mosaic application which is a variable design technology software provided with HP SmartStream Designer, Trigon Digital Solution will be able to create exquisite products for a memorable customer experience by generating numerous unique graphics for variable data jobs.

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Linde presents mobile innovations At this year’s SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN trade fair, Linde (hall 12, booth D89) will be presenting the latest trends and developments in innovative, gas-enabled welding, cutting and heating techniques under the slogan “The perfect fusion: Integration meets innovation”. Industrial gases expert Linde offers added value to customers of all sizes along the entire process chain with bespoke gases and mixtures, an end-to-end service offering, reliable logistics and integrated solutions. Mobile innovations like the GENIE® and MOBI™ gas cylin-

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ders set new standards for ease of handling and transport, giving customers extra flexibility in their day-to-day operations. The ground-breaking cylinder valves from the EVOS™ family feature an accurate live contents indicator and a specially designed fast-acting lever so the valve is easier to open and close. The lever also enables operators to instantly stop the gas supply in the event of an emergency. New to the range is the EVOS™ DCi with its digital display. Linde’s new LINDOFLAMM® flame safe control system has been specifically tailored to

automated, autogenous heating systems using LINDOFLAMM® burners. This robust control unit ensures automatic, reliable and safe ignition of all burners and immediately shuts off the acetylene flow if the flames go out. The unit uses two ionisation electrodes to sense the flames, thus guaranteeing the highest safety levels. It can also be used to record and monitor system integrity and temperature profiles if required. As a result, operators can monitor the autogenous flame easily, effectively and safely – leaving them free to fully concentrate on the task at hand without having

to worry about the pre-heating process and operational safety. LINDOFLAMM® flame safe can be retrofitted to all stationary, automated LINDOFLAMM® burners. LINDOFLAMM® flame safe plus can be built into customised solutions for full integration into smart, networked manufacturing environments. For flame monitoring in manual or automated burner applications, customers can rely on the LINDOFLAMM® flow stop unit.

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CHINAPLAS provides world-class platform for idea exchange

Being Asia’s no:1 and world’s no.2 plastics and rubber trade fair, CHINAPLAS provided a worldclass platform for idea exchange and business discussions between quality buyers and manufacturers with plastics and rubber technology, from across China and around the world. The diversified concurrent events, which are at the cutting-edge of current market trend, are also inspiring the industry, stimulating industry players to catch the opportunities in the ever changing market. The 31st edition

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of CHINAPLAS rotated back to Pazhou, Guangzhou. It occupied 26 halls, with exhibition area over 250,000 sqm and more than 3400 exhibitors from 38 countries. The fair demonstrated the latest plastics and rubber technologies through its 16 theme zones and 13 pavilions, including China, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and the USA. With the enormous success gained in the last show, CHINAPLAS joined hands with BASF, the

world’s leading chemical company, to present “Design x Innovation”in 2017.Under the theme of “Smarter Living”, this event explained how plastics combines with creative design provide innovative solutions that helps solve real customer problems. The Organizers arranged a special welcome to InORBIT’s delegation along with their Press photo. InORBIT delegation included leading Indian companies from all over India. Special arrangements were made to serve Indian

meals by InORBIT’s Chef from India at the hotel of stay said Mr. Om Prakash, Director – InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd.

For more details of the fairs contact Mr. Om Prakash – Director, InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., Tel: 022 – 24229281/24389271 or email: omprakash@inorbittours.com

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Legrand India announces its experiential centre- Innoval in the country Legrand India, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure inaugurated their state of the art experience centre Innoval in Mumbai. Innoval will host its India group company products – Legrand, Numeric & Valrack. Globally Innoval’s are present at France, Greece, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Dubai, and now for the first time it is making its entry in the Asia Pacific region with India. The Mumbai launch is expected to be followed by openings in Ahmadabad and Chennai. Innoval is Legrand’s global brand of products showcases. The name Innoval is a reflection of Legrand’s brand value of developing ranges of innovative products (Valley of Innovation). The narrative at Innoval is based on the concept of ‘Source to End Usage’, where the products are arranged in relation to each other and according to where they fall on the energy and data distribution grid. Keeping in mind the vastly different profiles of visitors, the products are arranged as per the business verticals, namely - Home Automation, User Interface, Energy Distribution, Structured Cabling, UPS and Cable Management. The design approach is based on the concept of Designeering. It has all the technicalities of engineering, but put forth in an intuitive and easy to understand communication system. With the interactive product displays, fully automated experience, educational infographics and clean minimal visual language, Innoval has been designed to provide its visitors with a hands on experience that can help them make an informed choice. Innoval is also built from the perspective of providing training for all players in the electrical

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trade, from investors to installers. Legrand has been known industry wise for its innovation, value adds to solutions, and in helping these professionals adapt to a constantly changing business. The purpose of Innoval, the Legrand Group’s training provider for the residential and commercial markets, is to support all of these partners (investors, system integrator, architects, panel builder, end customer etc) by helping them to acquire new skills in order to better understand the market. Mr. Jean Charles Thuard, CEO & Managing Director, Legrand India said, ‘The breadth of Legrand’s offer has diversified over the last 20 years in India. It has developed product solution for various industries and its user (investors, system integrator, architects, panel builder, end customer etc.) To speak to these new aged customers and to consolidate its credibility with regards to the new offers and expertise, Legrand has updated its approach.” He further added, “We are planning to launch multiple experience centres

across India for our customers and business partners to experience our various. Customers are evolving and becoming more involved towards the product they are buying. This is a great way to establish dialogues with these new-age modern customers and to showcase new offers. Innoval allows Legrand to be more than just a supplier, rather to act as a genuine partner, creating close ties with the electrical and digital trade as a whole.” Mr. Sameer Saxena, DirectorMarketing, Legrand India said, “Legrand has a vast offering of electrical and digital infrastructure products across several business verticals; many of which highly technical to understand. The idea behind Innoval was to break this down for the customer, by curating the products within a framework of an experiential and interactive narrative that is simpler to comprehend. It is another orbit in our eco system to provide modern tools and means to promote our products.” He further added, “It may be first time in India that

any B2B brand is taking step towards B2B experience zone for their customer (in highly technical segment). The same could have been possible due to innovative and creative thought process of worlds and countries leading electrical giant – Legrand.” It is the first time in country that any electrical company has presented combination of highly technical nature in consumer products in an attractive way for understanding their usage with ease. Legrand is world’s leading electrical and digital building solution provider company with global turnover of 4.4 billion Euros. Company enjoys leadership in premium Wiring devices as well as MCB in Indian market. Its product are widely used in residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality industry.

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

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Schneider Electric India appoints Meenu Singhal as Head of Industry business Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the appointment of Meenu Singhal as the Vice President of its Industry business. In his new role, Meenu will be responsible for accelerating Schneider Electric’s growth of the business with a focus on automation of industries and will drive the push for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform across businesses for building greater efficiencies. Meenu’s joining comes at an exciting time in industrial automation, with the IIoT offering unprecedented possibilities of building efficiencies across an entire system of an industrial operation. Schneider Electric is at the forefront of this technology wave with its cutting-edge solutions and Innovation at Every Level— which is being delivered through EcoStruxure™, an

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IoT-enabled, open and interoperable system architecture and platform for plants and machines. Speaking on the appointment, Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director and Country President, Schneider Electric India, said, “Meenu joins us at a time when businesses are looking at leveraging the Make in India campaign to develop India as a hub of global manufacturing-Meenu’s

immense experience will facilitate and front end delivery from our businesses to this critical requirement in the market.” Meenu Singhal brings with him a rich experience of over 26 years in the field of automation. Following his graduation as an Electrical Engineer he took a post graduate degree in in Marketing Management from IMT, Ghaziabad Sharing his views on joining the Industry business at Schneider Electric, Meenu said, “I am excited to take over as a leader of Industry and Automation at a time when businesses are looking at leveraging technology to automate and drive serious efficiencies in business. Schneider Electric is uniquely positioned as a global leader in automation industry and our focus as a team is to ensure business continuity and value creation through

innovative offerings. I look forward to bringing in my experience on board at Schneider Electric to take the business forward.” About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~€25 billion in FY2016, our 144,000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. For more information www.schneider-electric.com

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CleanMax Solar recognised as India’s largest rooftop solar developer for third consecutive year

Kuldeep Jain, Founder & Managing Director, CleanMax Solar.

CleanMax Solar, India’s leading solar solutions provider, has been acknowledged as ‘India’s largest rooftop solar developer’ for the third consecutive year, in the latest Bridge to India (BTI) report. BTI’s ‘India Solar Rooftop Map 2017’ pegs CleanMax Solar’s market share at 24%, up from 23% as per BTI Rooftop Map 2016. Holding nearly a quarter of the market, CleanMax Solar caters to many of India’s leading corporates, largescale industries and infrastructure projects. CleanMax Solar has commissioned more than 80 plants in

FY 2016-17, with a capacity of over 38 MW and leverages its scale advantages to offer very attractive solar power costs to its customers. The OPEX ‘zero investment’ model facilitates consumers to avail solar power at significant discounts to grid tariffs, with no capital investment. Commenting on the achievement, Kuldeep Jain, Founder & Managing Director of CleanMax Solar said, “To maintain the top position for three consecutive years with a quarter of the market share in India is a matter of pride for us, and a testament to the faith our clients have put in CleanMax as their sustainability solutions provider.” “Our recent funding from Warburg Pincus comes as a validation of our business model and our success to date in this market. As we work to maintain and grow our leadership position, the investment by Warburg Pincus will help us further our growth, both nationally and internationally, as we expand within India and into the Middle East and South Asian markets. We are also looking at using the funds

by venturing into energy storage solutions as a logical next step in broadening our sustainability solutions for our corporate clients”, he added. The report published by Bridge to India, a leading strategic consulting and market intelligence firm in the Indian renewable resources market, contains vital information on the sector. Through the map, they have identified key sectors and trends in India’s rapidly growing rooftop solar industry. CleanMax Solar has led the rooftop solar segment since the launch of the map three years ago. Since its inception in 2011, CleanMax Solar has commissioned over 200 projects for

more than 50 corporates, with a combined onsite solar capacity of 85 MW, which makes it the only developer with a true pan-India presence. Mindtree Limited in Bangalore, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) in Mangalore, Konecranes India in Pune, Carlsberg’s Breweries at Alwar in Rajasthan and Daruhera in Haryana, Alkem Laboratories in Navi Mumbai and Mandawa in Gujarat, Viviana Mall in Thane are few companies that draw green power from CleanMax’ installations. While in educational sector, some of CleanMax’ projects include Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh, NIT Surathkal in Mangalore, Manipal Education & Medical group across various locations, Integrated Institute of Technology in Delhi, Ambedkar Institute of Technology in Delhi etc. Leveraging its strong position in the commercial and industrial rooftop segment, CleanMax has also emerged as the preferred partner for several high profile public infrastructure projects like Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore), Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL), Tourist Hub - Delhi Haat etc.

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German & European exhibitors take part in Sydney Leading European manufacturers head to Sydney, Australia, for the Asia Pacific’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition: this year’s AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference and exhibition, takes place at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on the 4-7 September 2017 and European suppliers to the emergency management sector will be out in force. Organisations from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will be demonstrating their latest products within the INTERSCHUTZ trade exhibition. Exhibitors from fourteen countries will be represented in Sydney. The event is a joint venture of AFAC, the Australian and New Zealand National Council for fire, emergency services and land management, and the organisers of the world famous INTERSCHUTZ exhibition, Deutsche Messe. Organisations from Germany who will be exhibiting at AFAC17 include VTI Ventil Technik, who will be demonstrating their gas cylinder valves which are used in breathing protection equipment. Personal Protective Equipment specialist, askӧ, will be demonstrating their range of high quality PPE gloves and protective clothing. Also exhibiting are BAUER KOMPRESSOREN, a subsidiary of BAUER GROUP Holding, they have been based in Sydney since 2010 and Mr Neno Padjen, General Manager of BAUER Australia, explains why Australia is attractive to German and European manufacturing organisations. “Australia is a great market for us as it has a broad selection of sectors that are relevant to our high pressure equipment. For example in the case of AFAC17, we provide breathing air equipment

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together to learn best practice and trends, and discover the latest in research and technology. By bringing together the best minds in the country, and from around the world to collaborate and share insights, we are committed to strengthening the future of emergency management in Australia”. Across four packed days, the conference will showcase the latest from national and international experts, the latest technology and equipment from over 160 exhibitors, with key conference themes including, urban operations and built environment, disaster resilience and lessons learned across the sector. Australasian and international keynote speakers during the exhibition include Bart van Leeuwen, Big Data Expert, Owner of netage.nl and Senior Firefighter, Netherlands, or Steve Vamos, Non-executive Director Telstra, former CEO Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, and ninemsn. AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ will attract delegates and visitors from emergency and security services agencies, all levels of government, non-government organisations, research and education institutions from Australia and world-wide. For more information www.hmf-india.com http://www.hannovermesse.de/

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Messe Dusseldorf Asia presents Wire 2017 & Tube 2017 ONE-STOP GATEWAY TO ASIA’S THRIVING WIRE, TUBE AND PIPE INDUSTRIES Returning to Bangkok in 2017, Wire & Tube Southeast Asia – driven by the global expertise of Wire & Tube Düsseldorf, marks its 12th & 11th edition as Southeast Asia’s leading trade fair respectively for the wire, tube, pipe and related industries in Asia. Since its inaugural staging in1995 & 1997, the specialist trade fairs have set the bar as a trade-focused platform for international exhibitors to showcase their latest wire, tube and pipe processing equipment and machinery, materials and solutions to key local and global manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from the wire, cable, spring-making, fastener industries, tube, metals, automotive, oil and gas, and other related industries. Both trade events will bring together some 400 exhibitors from over 30 countries, providing an attractive focal point and springboard for both international companies and local businesses wanting to make their foray into Asia’s markets. With its proven track record, Wire & Tube Southeast Asia have garnered consistent results for both exhibitors and visitors with its ability to: Exhibit Profile Wire • Wire and cable manufacturing and processing • Wire products manufacturing and finishing • Fastener production • Spring making • Fibre optics manufacturing • Fastener technology • Process technology tools • Auxiliary process technology

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materials • Materials, special wires and cables • Measuring and control technology • Test engineering • Installations for environmental protection

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Tube • Tube and pipe manufacturing and processing machinery • Tool making and in-plant transport machines • Used machinery • Tools, auxiliary materials • Iron, steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous tubes and accessories • Other tubes (including concrete, plastic, stoneware, etc.) • Measuring and control technology • Test engineering • Installations for environmental protection • Specialist areas and services Visitor Profile Wire • Wire (manufacturing of wires, drawn wires, springs, screws, nuts, nails, bolts and rivets/ fasteners) • Cable (underground cable installation, energy distribution, electrical production) • Automotive Supply (manufac-

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turing of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and engines) Electrical (power production and distribution equipment manufacturing; electrical installations) Electrical Engineering and Electronics Aerospace Supply and Aerospace Craft Engineering Telecommunications Computer Manufacturing Iron, Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals Chemical Building and Construction Services Universities / Technical Colleges / Institutions Research and Development Trade Associations, Government Agencies

Tube • Tube (manufacturing of cast iron tubes, steel tubes, precision steel tubes, tube forms and pipe joints) • Automotive supply (components and accessories manufacturing for motor vehicles and engines) • Skilled trade (heating, oil, gas and water supply) • Building and Construction (hydraulic and tunnel engineering, civil engineering) • Electrical • Iron, steel, non-ferrous metals • Oil, gas and chemical • Energy and water supply • Technical specialist retailers (retail and wholesale for construction materials, wholesale trade with metal construction elements) • Services • Educational institutions • Trade Associations, Government Agencies

Special Travel Package by InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., official travel agents in India: InORBIT is fully geared to accept the registrations of Indian visitors to Wire & Tube 2017, Bangkok, said Mr. Om Prakash. More information regarding Wire & Tube and the special travel arrangements can be obtained from Mr. Om Prakash, Director–InORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd., tel:022–24229281/40436868

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Ahead of time with technology & innovation

Mr. Ravi Agarwal, Managing Director, Pepperl+Fuchs Factory Automation Pvt. Ltd. Q. What is the overall outlook of Pepperl+Fuchs, also brief us about companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global & domestic presence? Pepperl+Fuchs is a professional German company incepted in 1945 and has been engaged in the business of automation components and intrinsic safety products. Since many decades, it has been at the forefront of technology leading conceptualization of products, their development and marketing globally. It has grown multifold from its extensive worldwide presence in tandem with products and services to its respective local markets. In fact, Pepperl+Fuchs has been known for taking early initiatives, for example, the company already started developing its base in Asia as early as 1976. Our presence in India dates back to the late eighties as joint venture companies and

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has been operating as fully owned German subsidiary since last twenty years. So, we can nearly claim to be on board in the journey of the Indian industrial development and era of liberalization. Today we are operating three companies in India in line with our Factory/discrete automation products, Process Automation/intrinsic safety and a foundry which produces explosion proof boxes which are also exported to locations elsewhere to Pepperl+Fuchs sites. In fact Pepperl+Fuchs group has considerable market share in India and spans all major industrial towns and hubs in India with its direct and extended distributorship presence. Q. How about Pepperl+Fuchsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives in automation segment? Which are your focus areas?

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Pepperl+Fuchs always has been and remains to be one of the technology leaders in the development and marketing of components for Industrial automation and intrinsic safety. As manufacturers of reliable components for industrial automation we practically work across the board wherever slightest need for automation gets applied, yet we are more focused in the manufacturing domain. We have been working principally in the area of non-contact sensors and switches, distance scanners, position, guidance and measurement systems, RFID, vision systems and intrinsic safety. The salient aspect of the Indian manufacturing scenario remains that one can encounter very primal ways of manufacturing to the highest end cutting edge technology being used in same geographical locale. We proudly serve our Indian market with the equal gusto and sincerity. We remain to be very market oriented and play our part in customer education and provision of the right solution towards appropriate automation to all segments within India. Q. What are the market opportunities for your products in India? How do you plan to position these products? The best part of the Indian market is that it is always willing to listen, try out and create very unique and local value system. The best part is that apart from some very simple and generic solutions, this market absorbs the very latest solutions being simultaneously launched in the west with equal ease and competency. Our customers are always eager to be able to know

and learn more and apply the very latest products for better and more productive automation solutions. The market for our products in India has always been there and is ever expanding and interesting. Owing to India being an English speaking and rather an open country, it is able to host most of the international companies along with local. So the product positioning becomes highly competitive and demanding. That brings tremendous advantage to the Indian customers who now get the best in the world at their doorsteps at hugely competitive rates and the best of services. Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market? In tandem with my answer to the last question, the spectrum of demand from the Indian

market makes our offering very interesting and keeps us on our tows. Since we deal with engineering products, product reliability and aptness remains to be the key to appeal to our customers. The very origin of our products and technology being German, it makes our task somewhat easier as each and every of our products is built with reliability as the central thought. To fulfil the other half, we have an army of engineers who ensure that the products are applied properly and land solutions per the desire of our customers. Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of R&D in the success of the company? Pepperl+Fuchs has been standing strong through multiple decades out of one very strong reason. We own the technology behind our products and are working on it on continuous basis. In fact a large part of our earnings have always been ploughed back to develop new technology and products to drive the future and improve the customer experience. The company holds many patents and is known for its R&D initiatives for long. In fact all our worldwide experiences and market demands are continuously channeled into our own company R&D forums where there is perpetual churning of ideas and products to be of consequence to our customers and market. Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business? I guess being a German company, quality isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an external virtue or aspect on the top of our products or processes but rather the very DNA

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of how we work, design produce and be the name behind our products. We have numerous checks and balances throughout our business processes, documentation and production processes which are under continuous monitoring, improvement and subject to in house and third party audits. In fact since most of our products are supposed to work 24X7 in industrial environment our quality compliance in design and production is the very key to our survival. Q. Can you brief us more about Pepperl+Fuchs’s top line product range? Pepperl+Fuchs has patented “Time of Flight” (TOF) based “Pulse ranging Technology” (PRT) solutions. We are able to measure the time taken by a pulsed beam of LASER light to come back after reflection from its destined/ circumstantial target. Using this as strength, Pepperl+Fuchs has drawn out an advanced range of scanning system that has become a boon to the industrial measuring, positioning and detection system. This has opened doors to yet another facet in industrial automation technology bringing viability and accuracy which was needed yet elusive to many a solutions. It holds a bright future and we can’t stop thinking and talking about it. Further, an entire generation of products and technology is coming to the fora through the tenets of Industry 4.0. In fact Pepperl+Fuchs has registered the term Sensorik 4.0 in the same league. Certainly the future holds a lot of excitement as the story unfolds. Q. What do you think are the strengths of automation industry & How it is positioning itself against the global market? In the current times of resource crunch, need for optimization, reduction of waste, demand for speed and quality, I guess there is no way around automation. It is a big enabler in all kinds of manufacturing and scenarios. I would also like to mention that automation is also the one that breaks the intra global barriers, creates markets, and enables uniform production. One can produce the same product with same quality near the point of consump-

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tion irrespective of its locale of genesis. It is also a big equalizer. Q. Please highlight Global perspective of automation industry and what is the differentiating factor? As articulated earlier, Further to the Automation Industry being a big enabler, equalizer it is perhaps becomes the need of our modern day being. It is no more some external arcane world but automation has imbibed itself deep into our everyday life. It ensembles safety, security, viability in all things around us. A modern car, modern home, modern classroom – nothing is left untouched. The biggest differentiation it creates is that it again “Enables” where human intervention, material constraints, speeds, volumes become a limiting factor. It gets things done by overcoming these limitations. Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving automation industry? The hype and content of what is moving in the automation and the manufacturing industry is IIOT/Industry 4.0 or its any different avatar we may call. Our environment to come or what is already dawning is that our products, processes rather everything we do is going to be interconnected. Then comes the cloud in its different magnitudes, big data and so forth. So principally, everybody wants to stay abreast and why not because it is going to be a game changer and the very anvil on which

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the Indian automation industry? Indian automation industry should and would be a big enabler in India. Given our demography – we can get the fillip within local economy through appropriate automation. We can avoid wastage of food, provide better rates for crops and yield, reduce our energy consumption, better penetration of health and education, resource management, reduce pilferage, reduce pollution, increase safety/ security and services, decentralize production and many more. Further, there exists a tremendous potential of our human capital that can be deployed globally for implementing automation elsewhere. Our young potential manpower can be suitably trained for the same. Past trends have shown that this can be a big win for all. Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? Since we are a company associated with automation in manufacturing, the state of manufacturing or its growth have tremendous influence on our business. Further, what is the extent of automation, speeds and volumes in manufacturing has a direct impact on automation and therefore involves us. Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to automation industry? Limiting myself to India, as an engineer I would like to stress on implementing appropriate automation with the right and apt equipment to be something that needs to be addressed for providing lasting solutions to manufacturing challenges. Further, proper knowledge, awareness and correct attitude towards upkeep and maintenance of our plant and machinery is something I find as a gap. Lack of diligence or shortcuts on quality of equipment and production process never pays. Personally speaking – I would like automation to help in creation of a better India with the necessary muscle in manufacturing and be of consequence to our populace.

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‘India has been gearing-up for mass adoption of advanced automation technology’

The future belongs to the manufacturers who make the shift now and use the technological know-how available to absorb advanced ideas, says Marc Jarrault – MD – Lapp India. In an exclusive interview, he talks about driving forces for automation and robotics, Lapp India’s strategies to tap into the automation boom and the impact of Industry 4.0 on the cable industry. Excerpts: Q. In your view, what are the market requirements that are driving the usage of automation & robotic technology? Industrial Automation has been a direct beneficiary of the rapid increase in digitalization, thanks to the Digital Revolution. Industry 4.0 brings with it the concept of Smart Factory, making the process more flexible by integrating the systems, machines, production and logistics. The foundation for this vision is the Industrial Internet of Things, which links physical systems with embedded hardware &software, in a global network. With this, there is an immense demand across sectors to adopt technologies that are adaptable to the external environment, ensures minimal wear-and-tear, and increases production uptime. This demand has spurred the usage of automation and robotic technology. Lapp Group caters to this evolving manufacturing ecosystem by offering its extensive range of power, control and data cables along with connectors, conduits, cable glands and accessories. The connection solutions from Lapp can be used to realize complete end-toend networks, and make existing plants modify for Smart Factory.

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Q. Are Indian companies adopting/showing inclination towards adopting advanced automation technology? Which sectors are at the forefront for driving the demand? Automation is the way forward for industries to achieve the desired growth and higher produc-

tivity. Robot technology has now become one of the most dynamic areas for development. Growing industrialization and infrastructure expansion are driving the growth for automation. India has been gearing-up for mass adoption of advanced automation technology. Creativity, innovation and connectivity in the manufacturing sector, is driving force behind Industry 4.0. This is pushing the Indian manufacturers to up their game and produce quality products in shorter turn-around time. The future belongs to those who make the shift now and use the technological know-how available to absorb advanced ideas. However, there is a growing concentrated focus around IOT and IIOT. Some of the top sectors driving the usage of advanced automation technology include, Automotive Process, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Food & Beverages. Q. How will Industry 4.0 impact the cable industry? In the course of Industry 4.0, the demands on cable and connection technology is changing and getting redefined. Data rates are climbing with the consistent networking of company and business processes. This is a development that demands high-performance networks. In future, network cables will no longer only be used to connect machinery and within control cabinets, they will also be laid directly to intelligent actuators or sensors in the field. Reliable networking of production across all levels will only be possible with a comprehen-

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sive cabling and connection concept. Ethernet cables in a production environment must be substantially more robust than LAN cables in an office environment. They have to be oil resistant, must withstand high temperatures and must also function reliably and durably in the drag chain. The challenge for the cable industry will be to combine the requirements of flexibility, robustness and the highest data rates in cables. Also Industry 4.0 would require data, power supply and pneumatics in one connector which would significantly reduce the retrofit times of a modular production plant. In general, the trend would be towards smaller and smaller yet also more and more efficient connectors and cables. Q. Please update us about Lapp India’s strategies to tap into the automation boom? For Lapp in India and globally, Automation is a focus segment. Our automation technology solutions include complete cabling and connection systems for integrated networking at the sensor/actuator and control level right through to inventory management systems. We are focusing not only on developing innovative technology to meet the challenges and requirements of automation in a production environment from cable and connection technology perspective but also providing professional advice to our customers to develop tailored solutions which are credible in terms of their technology, quality and commercial viability. As part of the automation boom in India, we will especially focus on Automotive, Food & Beverage and Process industries. Q. Tell us about Lapp India’s special product offerings for the automation segment? Lapp stands for innovation and caters to the increasing demand of the automation segment. The focus lies in developing solutions, that are designed with data cables that ensure minimal loss of data/signal, and uses networking which

assures high speed data communication. The slim and light design of the components manufactured by Lapp enables robustness with high flexibility best suitable to manage torsion, reeling and unreeling. Under the brand name ETHERLINE®, we have new and innovative range such as ETHERLINE® TORSION CAT.5 and ETHERLINE® TORSION CAT. 6A that are suitable for PROFINET applications. These 2-pair and 4-pair industrial Ethernet cables can be used in harsh industrial environments. We have also developed ETHERLINE® CAT.6 FD which is highly flexible and apt for drag chains. Additionally, we offer ETHERLINE® HEAT 6722, series for industrial Ethernet that is especially resistant against weather, ozone, UV radiation, petrol and oil. The halogen-free cable allows frequent cleaning with hot steam or acidic/alkaline cleaning agents. To further strengthen our offering for automation especially smart factories, we will be launching ETHERLINE® ACCESS, the managed and unmanaged switches at the upcoming Automation Expo 2017 at Mumbai. Other products for automation sector include OLFLEX® cables for applications with very high linear bending stress. They are universal cable used in control applications. Besides being the first multi core cable to be manufactured in the world, these cables are suitable for 3 axis rotation applications. We also have UNITRONIC® range of products that are the high-quality data network cables that provide a forward-looking solution for all applications in industrial machinery and plant engineering. One can also find HITRONIC® - the fibre optic cables, designed to transfer large volumes of data. HITRONIC® TORSION, HITRONIC® HDM cable and HITRONIC® HRM FD cables are suitable product for robots and power chains with 360-degree movement as they are designed to withstand high flexibility. These cables are easy to install due to the compact

design, robust sheath and small radii with zero electromagnetic interference. For areas that need high level of fire protection, Lapp presents UV-resistant and watertight HITRONIC® FIRE. They are suitable for installations in underground tunnels where fire safety is critical. Lapp has also expanded its product range with EPIC® MH SYSTEM connectors an apt product for the automation sector. It is a modular system for transmission of power, signal and data. In addition to cables and connectors, we also offer glands, conduits and marking systems. Q. Lapp India is participating in Automation Expo’17 happening from August 9-12, 2017. Could you tell us about innovative technologies that you will be showcasing at the event? ‘The Art of Connecting’ in Smart factories is going to be a takeaway at the Lapp’s stall this time around. The Art of Connecting focuses on providing cable and connection solution for all kind of applications. Our focus will be on showcasing solutions for Smart factories. To further strengthen our offering for the smart factories, Lapp India will be launching ETHERLINE® ACCESS, the managed and unmanaged switches. ETHERLINE® ACCESS along with the ETHERLINE® range of cables, connectors and switches, form Lapp’s offering for the industrial network solutions to ensure reliable connectivity. Other innovative solutions on display at the exhibition would include UNITRONIC® data network cables and field bus components for transmission of simple control signals without leakage; HITRONIC® fibre optic cables designed to transfer large volumes of data; and ÖLFLEX® CONNECT, a customized plug ‘n’ play solution, specially designed for the Machine Tool segment. Lapp’s promise is not only to meet the need of innovative technology, but also to shape Industry 4.0.

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‘Subscribe’ to the Model of the Future

prominent leader in 3D engineering, design and entertainment software, Autodesk is placing huge bets on the subscription-based model and is moving its entire portfolio to subscription. Speaking to MTW about the driving forces for moving to the subscription-based model, the company asserted it has clear reasons to make the shift. “Subscription-based model offers flexibilPankaj Gauba ity, lowers upfront investment and gives Head - Digital the option to pay-as-you go. As the entry Manufacturing – Autodesk India & Middle cost to use the software is low in this East model, it resonates well in today’s environment where everyone is facing cost pressures. No wonder, everything around us from telecom to cable connection is moving towards a subscription-based model,” said Pankaj Gauba, Head Digital Manufacturing Group – India & Middle East, Autodesk. Elaborating further, Jesse Ervin, Director of Sales, Europe, Advanced Manufacturing Delcam Ltd (Autodesk) said, “The subscription model helps us meet our customer expectations at an affordable price. Also, the model provides customers immediate access to the latest software updates and product enhancements as and when they happen.” Focusing on Long-Term Customer RelaJesse Ervin, tionships Autodesk is expecting the modDirector of Sales, el to see significant traction in the days to Europe, Advanced come as soon as the advantages become Manufacturing Delcam Ltd (Autodesk) noticeable. “We have seen a good start and once we get past this initial phase and people understand the business model, the adoption will happen at a rapid pace. We are very positive that this shift to subscription model will help us build long-term customer relationships,” stated Gauba. The company is making sure that existing users of perpetual licenses are not impacted by the transition. “Existing or new perpetual licenses purchased up to January 31, 2017, will remain valid. Customers retain their perpetual software license and can continue to use it in accordance with their perpetual license agreement. All software products covered by a maintenance plan will continue to receive benefits such as technical support, latest software release, and product updates,” informed Gauba. Looking ahead, Autodesk is committed to continually innovate and improve its products and supporting services in line with evolving customer expectations.

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Aiding CAM Tools to improve efficiency

eing a leader in the industry, Autodesk has to its credit several customer success stories. Recently, the company demonstrated how one of its customers, CAM Tools, is benefitting by using Autodesk software. With over 20 years of wide-ranging expertise in the tool and die industry, CAM Tools is a leading name in the precision mould making plastics and supply of injection moulded parts. CAM Tools has solid capabilities in all aspects of the tooling industry from engineering to new builds, modifications, troubleshooting of tooling issues, and engineering concerns. The company constantly incorporates the latest technologies in CAD/CAM and CNC to reduce shop wait times and enhance efficiency. In line with this philosophy, CAM Tools adopted Autodesk software solutions: PowerShape and PowerMill. The move resulted in significant advantages in terms of reduced time and effort and improved production. Elaborating on the experience of working with Autodesk, Paresh Panchal, CEO, CAM Tools shared, “We have been using Autodesk software for more than 15 years. One of the biggest advantages of using Autodesk software is that it is user friendly and gets continually updated with new features in line with changing user

Paresh Panchal, CEO, CAM Tools expectations.” CAM Tools is finding Autodesk PowerShape extremely useful while working on the mould designs, initial concept drawing and feasibility studies. “Core/Cavity wizard of PowerShape is definitely a handy feature as it has the ability to spilt a complex model into cavity and core pieces that can then be separated dynamically using a simple slider. It also gives a clear visibility into potential moulding issues with clear graphical feedback,” asserted Panchal. Similarly, CAM Tools has accrued significant benefits by using PowerMill. One noteworthy advantage is that as the machine is Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) programmed it can work safely in un-manned machining environment. Thus, CAM Tools has now gained the ability to leave the programmed machine unattended for 36 to 40 hours on weekend.

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mark elektriks: Speciality motors An Interface with Mr. Dilip Jadhav, Partner - mark elektriks Q. Being the key player in the industry, Please brief us company’s journey from inception & share some of the milestones achieved? Mark Elektriks has been in the business of designing and manufacturing Special Purpose Electric motors for the last four decades and is a company driven by passion for innovation, kaizen & quality.

PIONEERS IN SPECIAL MOTORS SINCE 1971 First in India to Indigenously Design and manufacture • Torque motors : 1970’s • Eddy Current Drives : 1980’s • Synchronous motors : 1980’s • Permanent Magnet and Reluctance : 1990’s • Stall Torque motors with brake for cable reeling drums (Sq. cage and slip ring type) : 1990’s • Special motors for Nuclear reactor : 2000 • Gearless Elevator motors : 2010 • High Torque low speed - PM Servo motors : 2011 • Servomotors - Injection moulding : 2012 Q2) Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & what are the technology alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition? The company is located in Pune with two manufacturing plants located at Gultekdi and Velu. The manufacturing & testing facility are equipped with the latest Automatic Machining centers and testing equipments and the design and development is done inhouse. Mark Elektriks has been a follower of good business practices and has been accredited ISO 9001:2008 Certification by TUV India. We have also been audited and approved as a vendor to various reputed companies like Nuclear Power Corporation of India. Q. What are the products manufactured by your company? High Torque Low Speed Motors - PMSM JULY 2017 | www.engrreview.com

• Standard Motors • Customized Motors Servomotors • Gearless Elevator Motors - PMSM Ascent Series Synchronous Motors • Reluctance • Permanent Magnet Special Motors • Energy efficient motors • CE marked / EN compliant motors • Stainless steel motors • Import substitute motors Torque motors • Stall Torque Motors - Cable Reeling drums • Torque motors for winding EDDY Current Drives • EDDY Current Coupling • EDDY Current Brake Permanent magnet generators – Wind and hydro turbine driven upto 100KW Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? With recent push for “ Make in India” by our government we intend to market our products with this in mind. The ease of serviceability, customization, cost effectiveness and communication ease for a made in India product is much more than a Chinese product or any other comparable imported brand motor. We would like to increase our presence in the Indian market by increasing our reach across the width and depth of the market. Q. Product innovation through R&D is vital to be a leader in the competition, as per your opinion, how does R&D plays the role of catalyst in the success process? In a rapidly changing techonological world it is utmost important to innovate, upgrade and

build new processes and products to survive. Innovation and development is going to decide the life and growth of any company today. We strongly believe in keeping pace with the changing world of technology and we strive to do it in our products through research and development. We have always been pioneers in the field of motors in Indian market Q. Quality standards are benchmarked by the product performance; please brief us how do you maintain the quality norms since from solution development to implementation? Our products have been certified over time by various agencies like ERADA, TUV, BARC, ERTL, Tata projects, Karandikar laboratories, ARAI etc.. We manufacture products as per Indian and International standards. Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? Cheap imports from China, monopoly of Chinese magnets. Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving the industry? Energy efficient electrical machines is the new trend which will be the future requirement Q How do you perceive the future of the industry? With expanding industrial output there is large scope for variety of electric motors like import substitute / made in India / customized motors. Q. What is your vision for your company for near future? To offer a wide range of import substitute motors at lower affordable prices with quality. Also to design and supply motors for export.

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‘As automation continues to gain steam, safety basics needs to be reinforced’ Mr. Sagar Bhosale, Managing Director Schmersal India

Schmersal India, a leading player in machine safety, recently celebrated a decade of its existence in India. The company has indeed come a long way since its humble beginning as a sales organisation to tap the growing Indian market. Today, the company has a manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon near Pune and is in fact the only company producing safety switches directly in India. It expects further growth in production and employment in the coming years, courtesy increasing awareness of safety in the industry. To know more about the company’s growth plans and evolving trends and innovation in the machine safety segment, Shweta Nanda spoke with Sagar Bhosale, MD, Schmersal India. He opens up about the need for safety to evolve to keep pace with the rising trend of automation and challenges in the Indian market. Excerpts: JULY 2017 | www.engrreview.com

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Q. Please shed light on the key technological trends and innovation emerging in the machine safety segment. Market of safety is moving ahead at an extremely rapid pace. One of the trends that is gaining traction is series connection of safety sensors, which enables different safety devices to communicate with each other. For instance, let’s say a company is using five different safety devices, then series connection ensures that these disparate devices are able to talk to each other and with the main controller seamlessly. In fact, even devices from two different generations can communicate easily. Secondly, more and more organizations today expect safety sensors to have diagnostics and predictive capabilities to reduce downtime. They expect that operators should have clear visibility into safety sensor status at the machine, at his station locally as well as at the command center. Another trend we have been noticing is that organizations are getting more comfortable with electronic sensors as compared to the earlier generation of elctromechanical sensor. Infact, there has also been a steady rise in the demand for sensors for specific applications. For instance, the pharmaceuticals and food industries are demanding hygienically safe sensors. Apart from this, there has been a surge in the popularity of safety sensors with RFID technology. Q. In the last ten years of Schmersal’s existence in India, have you noticed change in approach towards machine safety? Yes, definitely. There has been a sea change in the attitude towards safety with a large number of organizations recognizing the value of human life. There has been a significant rise in the demand for safety solutions due to twofold reasons. Firstly, awareness around their benefits has increased. Earlier there was a lot of scepticism around safety solutions due to the notion that they hamper productivity. However, over the years organizations have realized that this is not the case with the advanced safety solutions. In fact, it’s the other way around. Safety in place ensures peace

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of mind for workers who can concentrate on work, which in turn increases productivity. Secondly, international standards and global safety norms have propelled Indian companies to augment their safety initiatives. In today’s connected age, safety and design engineers in Indian companies are constantly in touch with their global counterparts. They are updated on the safety practices and policies followed globally and feel necessary to have similar practices here in India. This is a great transformation as engineers now expect organizations to have machines conforming to relevant international standards. Q. How is automation transforming the machine safety segment? Automation is the future of manufacturing. There are no two ways about it. As automation continues to gain steam, safety aspect needs to be taken care of. Today, robotics is taking over the manufacturing floor. There is little doubt that robotics brings several advantages and is slated to witness further uptake in the days to come. That said, it is of utmost importance to address security issues with robots. For instance, we need to make sure that robots and humans are working together without endangering the human life and the process. With automation becoming widely prevalent, safety basics need to change completely. Direct Safety should be employed in the basic stage when the systems are being designed. We at Schmersal are sensing tremendous opportunity in the automation segment and are committed to addressing the safety aspect. Q. Tell us about your manufacturing facilities and tec.nicum division? Our world-class manufacturing facility has a production space of 3,000 square meter, where we manufacture safety and electromechanical products. We follow stringent quality norms similar to our parent company in Germany and conduct rigorous quality check on safety switches. Most of the infrastructure and machines in our facility have been sourced from Germany. Our tec.nicum division has a team of

five engineers, trained from Germany for functional safety expertise. The specialists at tec.nicum provide support, especially with complex legal and technical questions. They are certified as Functional Safety Engineers by TÜV Rheinland and are specialists in the field of safety technology. This team conducts a comprehensive assessment at companies to evaluate their present safety levels. They also make companies aware about basic safety standards and new rules and regulations coming in. After thorough assessment, the division is responsible for putting necessary safety controls and getting third-party certification for safety. This division is seeing a lot of positive response and growing at a rapid pace. Q. How do you perceive India as a market? What are the challenges and how is Schmersal tiding over these challenges? Although Indian organizations have started realizing the importance of safety, this is true primarily for multinational companies. Smaller companies still bypass many safety protocols. Making them aware and convincing them to follow safety guidelines is definitely a challenge. We at Schmersal conduct seminars especially in smaller cities targeted specifically at MSMEs. These companies have constraints in terms of having skilled resources and money so we offer them complete, easy-to-operate solutions. To ensure optimal use of safety devices, we interact with employees who directly use the devices and train them. We also have a demonstration room at our factory, where customers can physically see the solution in use and experience the ease-of-using the device, its diagnostic capabilities and other useful features in person. The good news is that we get a lot of requests for knowledge on safety. We see a lot of desire from companies to assess their safety status and achieve compliance with safety norms. This is definitely an extremely positive trend and we expect safety to emerge as an integral aspect for a large number of Indian companies in the coming years.

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Hilscher: Global leader for communication solutions Umesh Omprakash Sakle, Youngest CEO of German MNC leads by example. Dedication, Discipline, Work ethics, Multitasking ability & immense knowledge of Global Industrial Communication Solutions awarded him post of CEO before he turned 30. Sharing his business views with Engineering Review

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Q. Being the key player in the industry, Please brief us company’s journey from inception & share some of the milestones achieved? Hilscher was founded in 1986 with the philosophy of continuous growth based upon its own resources, Hilscher is the market leader worldwide for communication solutions as USP of Hilscher is a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for Fieldbuses and Real-Time Ethernets, based on the same hardware. Due to this Hilscher is not only recognized as system partner of major manufacturers but The company’s customer base also includes a variety of engineering firms, solution providers and system integrators. “Hilscher experiences consistent, year-over-year growth and is positioned to continue as the leading connectivity partner for IoT communication” _ Sharmila Annaswamy, Frost & Sullivan Senior Research Analyst Frost & Sullivan, a leading global market research and consulting firm, has presented Hilscher with its 2017 Global Industrial IoT Communication Solutions Enabling Technology Leadership Award. This is a compelling, third-party validation of Hilscher‘s growth strategy and execution. According to Frost & Sullivan, “Hilscher provides advanced communication solutions for industrial automation, allowing customers to streamline work flows more efficiently and increase productivity. As a result, customers gain deep insight into their operations by leveraging data analytics capabilities.”

To receive the Enabling Technology Leadership Award, an organization must be best-in-class in three key areas • Understand demand • Nurture the brand • Differentiate from the competition Q. Please brief us about company’s infrastructure & what are the technology alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition? After developing a communication component for you, we can also take care of the production of customer-specific components from one single unit all the way to mass production. With our own, highly flexible SMD production system in Hattersheim - Germany, we are able to flexibly produce small to Large quantities. Since product design and manufacturing facilities are under one roof, we are also able to implement adaptations and changes quickly and without problems. Technology alliances - Hilscher is represented in all Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet organizations as well as partnered with IBM , Intel , Microsoft , SAP.

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Q. What are the products manufactured by your company? From Multi Protocol Chip to Multi Cloud Communication Core competence of Hilscher is own ASIC-technology for Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet, as well as development and production of industrial communication solutions for modern factory automation. The products of Hilscher range from PC cards, Gateways, OEM plug-in Modules, Remote Monitoring Solutions , Real Time Ethernet Analysis Products , Remote Visualization & Programming solutions, IIOT Solutions to powerful ASICs including all main Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet protocol stacks. Q. What is your marketing strategy for India? Adaptation to the customer needs with Swift expert response is very important to succeed in India. And we delivered a message loud & clear to Indian Customers that Hilscher is a company in your neighborhood by opening our own offices in Mumbai as well as in Pune in addition to the existing office in Delhi & establishing Distributor network throughout the country for fast local support. Q. Product innovation through R&D is vital to be a leader in the competition, as per your opinion, how does R&D plays the role of catalyst in the success process? Being a world leader in hi-tech industrial communication our staff of R&D engineers must have wide & deep product knowledge. They must support customers to use our chips & Embedded solutions - with the latest technology available worldwide. As Indian subsidiary we are doing all that which is required to make an Indian company go global. For that we invest a lot in training and education of our engineers. We train our staff from India at our Headquarter in Germany regularly to support Indian customers in a best possible way as R&D is an important element in such hi-tech industrial

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communication field. Q. Quality standards are benchmarked by the product performance; please brief us how do you maintain the quality norms since from solution development to implementation? Hilscher is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified. The advanced manufacturing technology with flying probe testers and 3D X-ray testers guarantee production at the highest quality level. All our products are designed, developed, manufactured & tested in Germany. We want to be measured by the success of our customers with their Quality products. Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? As far as Hilscher is concerned overall situation looks good as there is quite a high demand by Indian customers for our products & they are exploring our Hi-tech Industrial Communication solutions more & more by each passing day due to its unconquerable advantage in reducing overall running cost & also as the economy is growing and more investments are coming in sectors catered by us, we hope this trend will continue. Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving the industry? From traditional Discreet wired control systems to De-centralized control systems Industrial communication technology is moving towards distributed intelligence using Industrial Ethernet. Field buses are still the dominating technology but all network development and news are focused on industrial Ethernet which is more & more replacing common

field buses & there are different standards in the world for Ethernet like Profinet, Ethernet/ IP, Modbus TCP etc. We help the customers in terms of offering a single hardware that is compatible with all different Ethernet standards available in the market. This is helpful for customers who have to supply to different market segments. Q. How do you perceive the future of the industry? Hi-tech Industrial Communication is ever changing scenario. To cater to this changing environment, one has to be updated with the advancement of the technology and usage, what the technology offers. One has to be innovative in looking for applications. Now many of the plants are being modernized with newer systems, which are faster and can fulfil the new norms of information and safety. We have done our bit to ensure that these transitions are smooth by providing FDT/DTM technology for all our products, which provides a single platform to combine many options to achieve higher level of automation manufacturing. Q. What is your vision for your company for near future? Our vision is always - Help Indian Customers use hi-tech industrial solutions. But being India very cost sensitive market, many times Indian customers has no option but to use low quality products just because of low price & they end up in paying more in servicing, replacement etc. By applying certain lean management & cost cutting strategies throughout Hilscher India, We help Indian customers to use our High quality made in Germany technologically advanced communication solutions at a low price. Low Cost, Swift & expertise local support, Ease in procurement & ready availability of solution makes Hilscher India leader in this segment, considering this overall situation I am sure that the way things are looking up, we would be able to achieve our goals & will be able to maintain our top position in the Industry.

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We give strategic advantages to our customers from diverse industries: Rupesh Paparaju, Director, Bettinelli Automation Components, India

ettinelli S.p.A, established in 1953, specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision motion control components and systems. In 1996 a separate division named CDS Cam Driven Systems was created for engineering solutions in automation and motion technology. CDS produces the widest range of mechanical Cam Driven Units, commonly known as rotary / indexing tables for precision motion control applications, requiring rotary or linear transfer, positioning and handling. The products range includes, cam indexing and servo-driven tables, ring positioning drives, intermittent and oscillating drives with parallel or right angle configuration, rotary & linear part handlers, precision link transfer systems, and epicycloidal servo reducers.

components are machined internally, including the cam hardening by a proprietary CNC controlled induction hardening equipment. For better finish, the products are also subjected to chemical nickel plating, blasting and painting. The manufacturing process is constantly controlled to conform to international standards. The company’s quality systems are ISO-90012008 certified.

Strategic advantages Over the years, Bettinelli Group and CDS Indexers have become synonymous with high quality automation products and technologies. “Our design and manufacturing systems have

furnished competitive and strategic advantages to numerous industries in pharmaceutical, automobile, manufacturing, packaging and a plethora of other sectors. And for automation functions, our solutions are invariably preferred by companies,” says Rupesh Paparaju, Director, Bettinelli Automation Components, India. The Indian subsidiary, headquartered in Pune, serves its customers in India by providing installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. It also offers technical consultation. In the pharmaceutical industry cam driven systems are used in filling, blister pack, tablet making and packaging machines. In automobile industry, they are used in pallet transfer ta-

Wide ranging products The broa4d product spectrum covers IP parallel shaft indexers, IT roller dial indexing tables, TR roller dial indexing tables, HP roller dial indexing tables, IG/IGA roller gear indexer, TL precision link conveyors, MHP/LHP part handlers, FT-HT open center ring tables and packages of rotary indexing tables. Bettinelli has a wide range of standard products. These are delivered in 3 weeks. When it comes to customized products, these are designed, manufactured and shipped in 6-8 weeks. The manufacturing takes place centrally in Italy. The regimen starts with design & engineering, CNC induction hardening, CNC milling, grinding, quality check and then assembly, painting and shipment. In order to ensure quality, all

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filling machines, wrapping machines, cartoning and capping machines. Indexers are also used in casting, printing and cosmetics industries.

Closer to the customer The Indian arm of Bettinelli, based in Pune, Bettinelli Automation Components Pvt. Ltd., is highly customer-centric. “Our presence in India means quite something in fostering a symbiotic relationship with our customers. It helps us to match our world-class products with our emi-

nent customer support,” underlines Paparaju, Director, who has built up a team to improve Bettinelli’s response time. “CDS are high-tech products which lend themselves to enhance the operational efficiency and productivity at the customer’s end. We stay close to the customer to understand his needs and offer customized solutions within the shortest possible time to ensure peak uptime of his equipment and operations”, he adds. - P.K. Balasubbramaniian

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EXOR HMI: Human Machine Interface Panels

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Today 90% of the vehicles on the Indian roads run with friction solutions provided by NRB: Harshbeena Sahney Zaveri

Mrs. Harshbeena Sahney Zaveri Managing Director, NRB Bearings Ltd.

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Q. You are a name to reckon with in the Bearing Industry. What precisely is your niche?

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NRB Bearings has the distinction of having manufactured needle roller bearings for the first time in India. With over 90 % vehicles on Indian roads running on NRB Bearings, we are renowned for innovating designs through extensive research to meet evolving demands of the automotive industry in India and globally. We are committed to disruptive innovation. NRB’s strategy is to carve a niche in applications that are extremely difficult and have historically been the domain of the world’s most respected technology-driven suppliers. It is this passion that propels us; size matters less to us than the impact and quality of the solutions we provide. And it is this that drives our employees, and helps us attract some of the best engineering and managerial talent. Our young engineers are trained to use the world’s foremost design software and service the world’s best vehicle manufacturers within three years of joining us. This is a huge motivator and our young R & D workforce conveys our passion and engages our customers in a way that is very different from our competitors. Manufacturing is perceived as a conservative industry in India. NRB attracts the younger generation and is seen as an exciting employee opportunity, bridging the space between IT (software and analysis development), mechanical engineering and innovative manufacturing capabilities. Today NRB competes with European, American and Japanese bearing companies on their home ground. International Customers who visited our Research Centre and awarded new business for their future product launches include Mercedes, Audi, ZF, Volvo, Electrolux,

Q. How would you describe your infrastructure and capabilities? NRB Bearings has seven manufacturing plants in India and one in Thailand. We believe that we are trailblazers when it comes to innovation in design. We have been providing well-engineered and quality product solutions for our customers. In 2000 we established an Engineering & Design centre at Thane which has been recognized as a world-class research facility by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. In 2014, a Centre for Competency was established in Waluj, Aurangabad with a dedicated design team to focus on lightweight, quality improvements and lean manufacturing. This R&D centre has also received its due recognition by the Department of Industrial and Scientific Research, Government of India. We believe in less outsourcing and more in-house manufacturing as it helps us provide more flexible and higher solution quality within a given time factor.

Q. Which are the industry and market segments you serve? Can we say you are proactive to the end user? Today over 90% of vehicles on Indian roads run with friction solutions provided by NRB Bearings. We have over 75% market share in needle bearing and 30% plus of cylindrical bearings market share in the mobility segment in India. We also have 10% of the manual and dual clutch transmission market in the world. In addition to having a presence in the automotive sector for two and three wheelers, cars, trucks and commercial vehicles, we also have presence in the agriculture and farming,

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off-highway and construction, locomotive and defence sectors as well as their ancillaries. Today we supply bearings and allied products to customers in 26 countries across 5 continents, including Germany, Sweden, France, Italy, The Czech Republic, Russia, China, Brazil, Mexico and the USA.

Q. What are the emerging trends in the Bearing industry? Are you a trendsetter? The global bearings market, according to Technavioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research is set to steadily grow at CAGR of around 6% by 2021. China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and Indonesia are witnessing an upsurge in the automotive industry. India and China are in the middle of a radical development because of consumer affluence and rising road infrastructure, thus aiding the automotive industry through rising investments from both the domestic and international players. Additionally, the rising demand for light vehicles in APAC that is continuously attracting fresh investment, will also

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augment the growth of the automotive industry in this region. Emergence of digital with the Internet of Things (IoT) will also be bringing in an industrial revolution with technology which employs highly customised products in flexible manufacturing conditions. These factors will definitely infuse fresh growth into the bearings market. Our locations in India, Thailand & Germany give us an ability to leverage this well.

Q. What are your growth strategies to make the most of the opportunities brought by a burgeoning economy? We have put together a road map that will enable us to aggressively monitor and achieve our goal of 1000 crores as planned. We have created a cross functional team of 22 people spanning levels who have already identified the strategic focus areas that will help us get there. By 2020 we want to be present in every mobility application in the world, on the similar lines as in the Indian market. Segments of targeted growth identified by

the team are Tractors and Farm Equipment, off Highway vehicles, Marine engines, locomotives and mass transit systems. We would also like to be a strategic partner to our OEMs by being involved from the R & D phase for any new product being developed. The geographical areas for penetration selected are Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Korea, ASEAN and continue with our focus on Europe and America. Our foray into Defence has begun successfully with our products being accepted at DRDO and HAL. In partnership with DRDO we have developed a state-of-the-art engine bearing for an advanced unmanned vehicle (drone) for weather monitoring. Our future lies in diversification into emerging segments such as defence, marine and aerospace.

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AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS

Application of Linear Encoders on Machine Tools By Abhilash Tripathi Associate Director (Sales & Service) Heidenhain Optics & Electronics India Private Limited

he requirements facing industrial production of mechanical parts are steadily growing. Rising cost pressure is driving a trend toward dynamic machine tools that produce parts economically with very high accuracy even in small batches. The use of linear encoders to ascertain the slide position—also called “closed-loop control”—permits accuracy from the first to the last part. The effects of the feed mechanism, such as a difference weight of workpiece or the expansion of the recirculating ball screw, have no influence on the machining result and therefore on the accuracy of the machine. If the machine operates in a so-called “semiclosed loop,” the table position is measured through the pitch of the recirculating ball screw and the angular position of the motor encoder. Changes in the feed mechanism, such as thermal expansion, cannot be detected in the closed loop. At higher traversing speeds, however, the ball screw becomes significantly warmer. Figure 1 illustrates such heating with a thermal camera. The inhomogeneous temperature distribution with temperature peaks of up to 50.5°C is clearly visible. Positioning error up to 200 µm within a short time is unavoidable and cannot be compensated because of the

Figure 1: Thermal behavior of a recirculating ball screw

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Figure 2: Effect of drive accuracy on series production

unknown distribution curve. The test setup shown in Fig. 2 illustrates the effects on the accuracy in the production of 300 parts. One workpiece with three holes, 2 mm deep, and the corresponding outside contour was machined. After 30 more workpieces were “machined” without tool contact, machining was repeated with 2 mm further infeed in the Z direction. This machining sequence was repeated to simulate the production of 300 individual parts. The workpieces show a considerable difference in the machining result of semiclosed loop control in comparison with that of a closed loop control. The deviations from the desired position are up to 200 µm. In contrast, the workpieces from machines with linear encoders provide the correct contour to within a few micrometers. (Fig. 3) The use of linear encoders therefore permits accuracy from the very first part without protracted run-in cycles. Of course, this also applies for mold making. If, for example, two mold halves are machined, then form deviations due to machine error normally require extensive rework.

This basic consideration applies both for linear and rotary axes. Here, too, positions can be measured with a speed-reduction mechanism connected to a rotary encoder on the motor, or with a highly accurate angle encoder on the machine axis, whereby angle encoders achieve significantly higher accuracy grades and reproducibility.

Figure 3: Deviation between hole patterns in series production

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Figure 5 : Principle of design

Linear encoders in various mechanical designs Machine tools are usually equipped with sealed linear encoders, which are available in two designs. The 100 series (with large cross section) is available up to a measuring length of 4240 mm. By fastening it every 200 mm with the machine base, a very high reliability is achieved against vibration conducted from outside. The 400 series (with small cross section) permits measuring lengths up to 2040 mm and is used primarily where installation space is limited.The fundamental design of the encoders is identical for both series. A light source transmits light through the glass scale. The high-accuracy DIADUR graduation on the glass produces a precise pattern on the detector (photoelements), which is converted by the integrated electronics into electrical signals. With linear encoders for machine tools, the detectors function exclusively according to what is known as the single-field principle. These detectors, opto-ASICs developed by HEIDENHAIN, are optimized for application in machine tools. They are characterized by high tolerance to contamination and EMC interference. This modern sensor technology is the basic prerequisite for very high reliability together with consistent signal stability. The housing protects the optics from heavy contamination and allows itself to be fastened

Figure 4: Full-size and slimline linear encoders

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Figure 6: Installation via clamping elements for the 400 series

to the machine base. The elastic sealing lips close the slot required for movement almost completely. In many cases, these measures do not suffice to ensure reliable operation. Under extreme exposure to liquid or condensation, the use of clean compressed air has proven to ensure reliability for many years of operation. A coupling between scanning carriage and mounting base permit the +/- 0.3 mm mounting tolerance to the machine components without impairing the accuracy of the encoder. In the machine tool sector, too, the share of linear axes with direct drive is steadily increasing. This has been driving the continuously increasing demands on measuring technology with regard to signal quality and neutrality in the control loop. Besides small signal periods, a low position error within the period is also required in order to attain the required bandwidth in the closed loop. The absolute LC linear encoders with single-field scanning attain a max. error within the signal period of +/- 20 nm and therefore place no limit for the control bandwidth. Absolute measuring technology significantly facilitates finding the commutation angle after the machine tool is switched on, and allows simple implementation of feed axes with direct drive.

Mounting the encoders If the use of linear encoders is considered early in the design phase, fast and reliable mounting in only a few minutes is possible. For example, it allows the required alignment of the encoder to the machine guideway through milled stop edges. Of course, pins can also be used to align the encoders. For the absolute linear encoders of the 400 series there are accessory â&#x20AC;&#x153;pins with clamping elementsâ&#x20AC;? that ensure a reliable connection of the scale with the machine base. They are recommended for measuring lengths of 640 mm and more. At 1240 mm measuring length or longer, the clamping elements or a mounting spar must be used in order to ensure the required stability of the encoder perpendicular to the measuring direction.The clamping elements have two advantages over the use of mounting spars. First, they can reduce cost, and second, they do not change the basic mounting conditions. It is therefore easy to implement a modular design with variable measuring length.

Summary A decisive factor for the productivity of a machine tool, besides accuracy (can I use this equipment to manufacture this part in a reliable process), is the availability of the equipment. High productivity with consistently high part quality is most easily achieved with linear or angle encoders. Today, their application is considered standard, not only on universal machines, but also on production machines. They are supported with numerous aids, beginning with 3-D models for simpler machine design, to special mounting accessories, fast and reliable mounting, and electrical testing equipment for initial servicing.

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ADOR and high-tech manufacturing “Infrastructure, Railways, Defence, Shipbuilding, Automobile, emerging skilling sector and Nuclear / Wind power offer us the biggest avenues for business and we have products, approvals and firm strategies in place to increase our share in these sectors. We have developed many welding alloys for critical applications that demand products requiring high performance in terms of tensile strengths, impact toughness, creep strength, for as-welded and post-welded conditions for these sectors,” says Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Ltd. Q . How do you define High-tech Manufacturing? High Technology Manufacturing is charged with creating the technology that the world has come to depend on. Innovation and new technology drives this industry and it is therefore rapidly growing and changing. A high-tech manufacturing industry essentially has suppliers that also use hi-tech products and services and it uses the latest processes to make its products the best in its business for application, usage and affordability.

ties which are constantly getting upgraded to meet the demands of the industry. Our Chinchwad plant is equipped with a ‘clean room’ for manufacturing indigenously developed inverter welding equipment with capacities that are un-paralled among peers in the Indian manufacturing industry. We have huge capacities for the manufacture of high alloy cored wires, submerged arc wires and fluxes besides having the highest extrusion (on modern hi tech extruders) and baking capabilities for welding electrodes. Our stringent quality checks, and third party approvals give us a distinct edge.

Q. What are your capabilities and facilities for high-tech manufacturing?

Q. How does your R & D support these activities?

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Ador prides itself in being known as a com-

Satish Bhat, Managing Director, Ador Welding Ltd.

Ador’s equipment plant in Chinchwad, Pune

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Ador’s sprawling consumables manufacturing plant in Silvassa

plete welding solutions provider .We have a dedicated team of highly qualified engineers working 24 x7 to develop new products and services to offer the best solutions to the industry. Our R&D facilities are unquestionably the best having some of the latest testing equipment in the welding industry. Our Technology Development Centre has applied for several patents for some path-breaking work in the field of applied research. We have come up with several new and advanced products in the last couple of years.

Q. What are the business opportunities available for your Division? Infrastructure, Railways, Defence, Shipbuilding, Automobile, emerging skilling sector & Nuclear / Wind power offer us the biggest avenues for business and we have products, approvals & firm strategies in place to increase our share in these sectors.

welders and engineers towards high end skill development.

Q. What do you offer to critical segments like nuclear power, space research, aerospace and defence?

Q. Could you give a brief account of your recent achievements?

We have developed many welding alloys for critical applications that demand products requiring high performance in terms of tensile strengths, impact toughness, creep strength, for as-welded and post-welded conditions for these sectors. Our Welding Automation Division is working on offering customised solutions for the defence sector .The Ador Welding Academy (AWA) offers specific programs for

Ador Welding has grown and has taken great strides in its quest to become ‘the best in class’. We have embarked upon a digitization program a few years back and today, according to industry experts we are a perfect example of being one of the very few amongst like sized companies. On the business front we are the only company in our industry to have grown

Ador’s consumables plant in Raipur. The company makes a comprehensive range of welding consumables

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consistently both in value and volumes. Our market share has increased last year in spite of the sluggishness that the manufacturing sector witnessed. We have surpassed our best ever achievement in the last financial year and have made giant strides towards being the number one welding company in the country.

Q. What are the challenges you face and how are you geared to meet them? Looking at the present market scenario, the biggest challenge of the industry is to be able to achieve sustained growth. One of the major challenges we face is availability of raw materials for consumables in pure form. We still have to depend on the import source as we need to offer best and complete solution to our customers. However, we at Ador Welding are geared up to meet this challenge.. This year we shall add a plethora of new products that will further enhance our product basket and give us the right impetus towards growth. Besides, we also look to accelerate our growth through our bullish market share increase strategy. Overall, this year too, we will maintain our growth chart.

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Corrosion proof aluminum alloy piping. The pipe material has been engineered so as to counter the common problem of corrosion which results in scaling and porosity resulting in pressure drop and leakages. As per the latest data from prominent external body institutes a leakage from a hole of a size of 800 micros represents a loss of INR 80,000 annually. Minimal pressures drop by the virtue of long lasting internal smooth surface of the pipe resulting in laminar flow as compared to the turbulent flow of the mild steel pipe material. This results in huge energy savings. British compressed air society confirms for every I bar of pressure drop the compressor represents a 7% increase in compressor energy cost.

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Zero Leakages Our “Airpipe” pipe and fittings a system ensures that there are no leakages from the piping and the components and comes with a 10 years zero leak guarantee. Plus there are many more benefits such as: no water retention in the system, ability to take out drop line even when the system is charged, scientifically designed fittings which ensure full flow and minimum pressure loss at drop points, in built sturdiness and flexibility in the system to ensure any future expansions plus many more. A brief catalogue on the system is enclosed.

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AUTOMATION

Parker adds Smart IO-Link Connectivity to its Valve Portfolio

Parker IO-Link Module and pictured with Moduflex Valve Island.

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arker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, as part of its global focus on factory automation, has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. Ethernet based protocol independent and vendor neutral, this new module offers plug-and-play valve compatibility for customers currently using Industrial Ethernet, meaning they can benefit from similar performance and reduced system complexity at a lower cost. This communication technology allows devices to be simply and easily integrated in the same way as all commonly used fieldbus and automation systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; users do not need to be trained in a new protocol. In addition, the network configuration can be stored or written into the code and downloaded to the device with no programming required. Connected valve technology gives Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers the option to add intelligence and decentralise control which enables better machine-to-machine control in a highly cost efficient and simplified way, especially when used on small to medium size machines. As OEMs look to get more performance data to their maintenance teams quickly, IO-Link offers time critical extended diagnostics (not available through traditional discrete solutions) that can prove vital in preventing costly downtime.

Upgrading to IO-Link enables Parker customers to significantly reduce time spent on commissioning and configuration therefore reducing labour costs and leading to shorter time to market. The module offers many benefits over the use of 25 pin/D-sub connectors as terminating and troubleshooting multiple points of failure is both time consuming and costly. Using standard, non-shielded, five-pin proximity switch cables and connectors helps to reduce inventory levels and costs by a factor of five compared with protocol-specific cables while still benefiting from similar diagnostics and performance as when using more complex Fieldbus connection methods. In addition, using IO-Link gives system engineers the flexibility to design their control architecture with fewer Ethernet nodes, and at the same time using the smaller IO-Link head module aids the development of machines with a smaller overall footprint.

About Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets.

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AUTOMATION

Fluke Ti450 SF6 Gas Leak Detector reduces potential utility equipment damage due to gas leaks Combination infrared camera and SF6 gas leak detector precisely pinpoints leaks as part of regular maintenance without taking equipment offline

dentifying leaks of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), used as an electrical insulator in extremely high-voltage utilities applications, generally requires the purchase or rental of an expensive gas detector or hiring an outside consultant. The alternatives are shutting down equipment and using a sniffer, which after some time, can determine only the approximate area of the leak, or coating the entire equipment in soapy water and inspect, which is extremely time consuming and requires the equipment to be powered down. The new Fluke® Ti450 SF6 Gas Leak Detector combines a high-quality infrared camera with an SF6 leak detector that visually pinpoints the location ofSF6 leaks without shutting equipment down. The Ti450 SF6 allows utility crews to include it as a normal part of their maintenance routine, allowing them to conduct both infrared and gas inspections whenever and wherever necessary. It eliminates the need to wait for special annual or bi-annual leak inspections — and the corresponding expensive equipment rentals or contractors — so maintenance work can be done as required, reducing potential equipment damage. “Leak detection in utility equipment has always been a disruptive operation that requires expensive equipment and equipment downtime,” said Brian Knight, Fluke Thermography Business Unit Manager. “The Fluke Ti450 SF6 makes it incredibly convenient to make leak detection part of regular maintenance identifying the problems so leak corrections can be performed during a scheduled maintenance period.” The pistol-grip Ti450 SF6 makes diagnoses of issues point-and-shoot convenient, even in hard to reach or high overhead locations. With the

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Ti450 SF6, technicians can monitor leaks more frequently allowing maintenance scheduled at a convenient time without unplanned downtime. The leak detector can also be used to quickly verify that the repair was fixed. The infrared camera includes the award-winning LaserSharp® Auto Focus that delivers instant focus on a single target using a built-in laser distance meter to calculate and display the distance to the designated target with pinpoint accuracy. LaserSharp Auto Focus enables technicians to precisely target up to 100 feet away for infrared readings and SF6 gas detection no matter how awkward the position of the target. This makes it safe to measure around high voltage areas and potentially dangerous areas. It also features Fluke IR-Fusion® technology, which combines both digital and infrared images in one for better clarity. By adjusting the blending of the image, technicians can easily detect then pinpoint the exact location of the SF6 gas leak. The Ti450 SF6 comes complete with 2x telephoto smart lens, tripod holder for mounting to any industry standard tripod, eyepiece, cable, viewer, batteries and chargers, all in a hard shell carrying case. SF6 gas detection training tools, including a systematic instructional video, are also available on the Fluke website.

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Rollon: Managing Misalignment in Linear Motion Systems Of all the factors that contribute to the premature failure of linear bearings, misalignment ranks near the top of the list. Here’s how to cope without breaking the bank.

hen design engineers evaluate linear bearings, they always ask about performance attributes such as speed, load capacity and lifecycle. Then they want to know the price. It’s rare, however, that they ask about the bearing’s sensitivity to misalignment. And that’s a big mistake, because misalignment represents one of the leading causes of premature linear bearing wear and failure. Linear bearings that should last for years based on expected life calculations can quit after a just few months if they are not aligned to the geometric tolerances they require to run smoothly. Usually, alignment problems begin with the design and preparation of the machine frame itself. It may not be flat, straight or parallel enough for a bearing to mounted properly. For example, mounting surfaces may have one or more high spots that will read through to the installed bearing rails. Or the frame design may make it difficult to mount bearing rails parallel to one another in the horizontal axis, vertical axis or both. Whatever the type of misalignment, the result is uneven loading of the bearing’s rolling elements and raceway surfaces, including excessive point loads. These uneven loads typically cause wear in the form of pitting. Just as a pothole in the road starts small and then grows as more cars drive over it, pits on the rolling element and raceway surfaces grow with each pass of the carriage. At some point, even before it fails catastrophically, the pitting can cause the bearing to become noisy and sluggish. By shortening the working life of linear bearings, misalignment can be a significant cost driver for both the machine builder and owner. Machine builders suffer from higher warranty costs when bearings fail prematurely not to mention the less tangible cost of a damaged reputation for quality. Machine owners, meanwhile, have to contend not just with the cost of

buying and installing new bearings but also any downtime costs. Rather than incur these costs once the machine has gone into service, it’s far better to deal with misalignment upfront. In general, there are two ways to do so. The hard way involves design and manufacturing procedures that attempt to eliminate misalignment altogether. The easy way accepts misalignment as a fact of life and employs linear bearings that inherently have a wide alignment tolerance. Both of these strategies have their place, but they also have drastically different cost implications.

The Hard Way Linear guides that use recirculating balls are well-established in high precision motion applications for good reason. When properly installed

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

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and maintained, these linear The Easy Way The other broad strategy for guides are designed to meet the dealing with misalignment is to stringent positioning accuracy live with it by choosing linear requirements of machine tools bearings that can self-align. In and other precision industrial contrast to recirculating ball machines. In fact, the best of systems, another type of linear these guides can be found on bearing feature large rolling motion axes that offer repeatability at the micron scale. But elements, rail profiles that give this kind of precision doesn’t the rolling elements some wiggle room and a simple preload come cheap. It requires machine adjustment that enable equal builders take expensive steps to loading of all rolling elements. create nearly perfect mounting The Compact Rail System surfaces for linear guides. Some from Rollon is a prime example ultrahigh precision guides, for example, call for mounting surfaces of this misalignment-tolerant that are straight, flat and parallel design. Its rollers have enough within a few tenthousandths rotational and lateral freedom of an inch. This process of within the raceways to offset eliminating misalignment starts even large misalignments in all Axial Parallelism Error when the machine is still on the axes. Whereas ultrahigh precision guides measure acceptable misalignment drawing board. To accommodate ultra-high in arc minutes and microns, the Compact Rail precision guides, design engineers will often system measures it in degrees and mm. For have to specify pricey frame materials and example, Compact Rail rollers can rotate up to fabrication methods that will facilitate the creation of flat, straight, parallel mounting surfaces. 2 degrees relative to the rail without affecting Typically, the required geometric tolerances functionality or increasing wear. This rotational will call for precision grinding and lapping oper- freedom allows the system to accommodate a ations whose cost rises exponentially with the 20 mm difference in rail height when the distance between rails is 500 mm. Likewise, the length of the linear axis. What’s more, misalignroller’s ability to translate laterally allows it to ment can also result from deflections of the adjust to parallelism problems in the horizontal mounting surface when loaded. So ultra-high precision guides may also need engineers to beef up parts of the machine frame in order to provide linear guides with a mounting surface that is rigid enough to prevent deflection. Steps to combat misalignment also take place on the assembly floor. Assemblers often have to pull linear guides into alignment inch by inch, using custom fixtures, finicky bolt adjustments and shims. This process is nothing new for many machine builders, but it is time-consuming and expensive. And like machining, costs rise with the length of the axis.

The Compact Rail system offers three different rail profiles, which can be combined to compensate for different types of misalignment.

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

axis that is, when rails toe in or toe out. The largest Compact Rail size, for example, can adjust to displacements up to 3.9 mm over a 4080 mm rail length Finally, because the elements are so large and can move within the raceway, they can also adjust to localized variations caused by high spots in mounting surfaces or by a less than exacting assembly process. For machine builders, the benefits of a self-aligning system come down to design freedom and cost reduction. When the condition of the bearing mounting surface becomes less critical, it is easier to design all or part of a machine frame using lower cost materials and fabrication methods. Compact Rail, for instance, has been directly mounted to sheet metal, a surface that would be too compliant for conventional linear guides. Gone too are the expensive grinding of mounting surfaces and the fussy assembly methods.

Which Way? When comparing the two approaches to misalignment, eliminating it or adjusting to it, keep in mind that both have their place. Some linear axes truly do need a rigid bearing with the best possible precision. In these cases, there is little choice but to spend the money on machine frame upgrades, precision grinding and careful assembly. Others axes, ones with slightly lower precision and accuracy requirements, will be better served by a more compliant guide that can align itself to imperfect mounting surfaces. Costs in these cases will be lower. What machine builders sometimes fail to realize is that these two approaches are complementary. Many machines will have linear axes with different accuracy and precision requirements. Consider machine tools, for example. The spindle may need the most accurate linear motion system money can buy, while the tool changer and door do not. All too often, however, the same type of precision bearing that is required for one part of the machine will, by default, be used throughout all or most of the machine, driving up costs unnecessarily. A better way to go is to pick the best linear bearing for each axis individually. And whenever a self-aligning style will meet the accuracy requirements for a given axis, it will save money.

For more information: Rollon India Pvt. Ltd. Web: www.rollonindia.in

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“GEISSEL – CABLE GLANDS + GREEN INITIATIVE”

eissel India, started in 1994, as a turned parts manufacturer, branched out into cable glands and electrical wiring accessories from 2009, to serve the vast and yet fully untapped Indian market. In just 8 years and over 100+ satisfied customers, it has earned a name for itself among the users of its products, some of them being large International Companies. The sections of industry served by Geissel India are aerospace, automation & robotics, power, hydraulics, material handling, and pneumatics, to name just a few. Ably assisted by its R & D centre at its mother plant in Germany, Geissel is first in manufacturing the IP 68 Double Compression gland for armoured cables in India. Besides this, it has diverse products like standard IP 68 & 69, multisealing cable glands, plugs, reducers, enlargements, lock nuts, conduits, etc., made in brass, polyam-

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ide & stainless steel S.S 303 (1.4305), S.S 316 Ti (1.4571), and all according to ROHS standards. Not one to rest on its laurels, the Geissel Group, consciously decided to contribute to the well-being of the environment by adding the ISO 14001:2004 certificate both in Germany and India. From using recycled water, to harnessing its self-produced solar energy for 100% of its own consumption at its German plant, the Group is committed to protect natural resources and implementing sustainability for this generation and the ones to come.

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Configure e-chain and cables online in just a few steps New online tool from igus enables quick configuration and service life calculation for energy chain systems chainflex cables tested by igus as well as over 4,000 ‘readycable’ drive cables. On the basis of the specified cables and application data, space constraints, dynamics and energy chain environment, the customer can easily choose from a range of 90,000 e-chains parts, which are tested in the in-house laboratory spread over 2,750 square metres. The integrated service life calculation for the energy chain and cables allows the customer to quickly and easily choose the most cost-effective system that safely meets their requirements.

The igus online QuickChain.100 tool allows a simple and quick assembly of an energy chain system, even with harnessed cables, including service life calculation and CAD data. (Source: igus GmbH)

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Unmatched flexibility

gus offers comprehensive online configurators and expert systems on the internet to ensure that energy chain system design and calculation is not a time-consuming process. On the igus website, the customer can not only choose the right cable for their moving application with the chainflex product finder, but also immediately configure their individual energy chain system using the online e-chain expert, QuickChain.100. This ensures reliable data on the durability of the e-chain and the cables, thus making the selection of the most cost-effective system even easier. With the motion plastics specialist igus, the customer has now the opportunity to find the best energy chain system for a travel of up to 100 metres more easily and quickly: Visit the igus website, open the e-chain expert QuickChain.100 (QC.100), choose unharnessed or harnessed cables, enter the application and environmental parameters and finally select and configure the appropriate energy chain. Within the QuickChain.100 expert, the user can choose from more than 1,200 highly flexible

For customers trained by igus sales staff, a “power mode” is also available, which allows interior separations deviating from the standard recommendations for example the stacking of up to three cables one above the other. This allows the customer to choose a smaller e-chain width. Once the configuration has been completed, this is checked again and approved by igus. The free e-chain expert QC.100 can be used both online and offline, alone and by a team. For example, several team members from different departments can design energy chain systems online at any time and at any place, process the CAD data and order them directly.

For more information Web: www.igus.in

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High-quality build and elegant design:Multi-touch panels for Ex Zone 2 PC-based control for the process industries: CPX series Control Panels for use in hazardous areas

y systematically integrating advanced multi-touch technologies into its Control Panel and Panel PC portfolio, Beckhoff has provided machine builders, manufacturers and other industries with forward-looking operator interface concepts for years. With the company’s new CPX Control Panel series, applications in hazardous areas, classified Zone 2/22, can now also benefit. The high build quality and robust aluminium enclosures ensure reliability and durability in harsh and potentially explosive environmental conditions. This delivers significant advantages in terms of operation, look and feel, and design to applications in the process industries.

Available as integrated or standalone models, the explosion-proof Control Panel solutions in the CPX series combine high-quality build and elegant design with advanced, capacitive multi-touch technology.

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Beckhoff offers a system-integrated solution for explosion protection with the addition of a new and extensive portfolio of explosion-proof components. These solutions enable barrier-free concepts through to Zone 0/20. In addition to the Control Panels and Panel PCs in the CPX series, Beckhoff has also introduced the new ELX series EtherCAT Terminals with intrinsically safe interfaces for field device connection through to Ex Zone 0/20, as well as TwinCAT control software with numerous interfaces specific to process technology. The CPX portfolio offers a wide selection of screen formats, sizes, installation options and features. The range of formats includes 15 inch (4:3), 19 inch (5:4), and 21.5 inch (16:9 widescreen) versions. This means that process industry applications can now also benefit from advanced capacitive multi-touch technology, enabling the realisation of intuitive and feature-filled operating concepts. To ensure that all application requirements are fulfilled, both the CPX29xx and CPX39xx series offer Control Panels for integration into control cabinets, as well as IP 65-rated standalone panels for mounting-arm installation. The same applies for the fanless Panel PCs in the CPX27xx and CPX37xx series. Equipped with heat-resistant, energy-saving Intel® Atom™ processors, they ensure reliable and high-performance system control. • CPX Control Panels and Panel PCs www. beckhoff.com/CPX • Process industries www.beckhoff.com/process-industries

For more information Beckhoff Automation Pvt Ltd E-mail: a.phatak@beckhoff.com Web: www.beckhoff.com

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Exceptionally compact with intrinsically safe I/O: New EtherCAT Terminals directly connect with field devices located in Ex Zone 0 System-integrated explosion protection combines process technology and automation

he new ELX series EtherCAT Terminals with intrinsically safe inputs/outputs and highly compact design enable direct connection of field devices located in hazardous areas – classified Zones 0, 1 and 2. PC-based control from Beckhoff now seamlessly combines automation and process technology, including all the benefits of integrated and comprehensive diagnostics from the EtherCAT system. Beckhoff offers a system-integrated solution for explosion protection requirements – a comprehensive range of explosion-proof components facilitate barrier-free solutions across hazardous areas up to Zone 0/20. In addition to the ELX series EtherCAT Terminals with intrinsically safe interfaces, the portfolio also includes new Control Panels and Panel PCs in the CPX series, suitable for use in Ex Zone 2/22, and TwinCAT control software with a wide range of interfaces specific to process technology. The ELX series expands the comprehensive Beckhoff EtherCAT Terminal system, which already offers more than 100 different signal types, with I/O terminals that feature explosion protection. The combination of remarkably compact I/O modules and integrated safety barrier functionality results in high-performance EtherCAT Terminals for connecting intrinsically safe field devices. The slim terminals reduce space requirements in the control cabinet by up to 50 percent. This solution offers clear advantages, particularly in hazardous areas with confined spaces that typically require elaborate and expensive enclosure technology.

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Process technology and automation combined into one system: The new ELX series EtherCAT Terminals feature intrinsically safe inputs/outputs and enable direct connection of field devices located in hazardous areas up to Zone 0/20.

Eliminating the need for external barriers significantly reduces installation effort and costs. With the upcoming certification in compliance with ATEX and IECEx, the ELX series meets all industry-specific guidelines for explosion protection and can be used in nearly all markets worldwide. The I/O terminals have either 12 mm housings with up to four intrinsically safe inputs or 24 mm housings with up to eight similar inputs. With the new ELX terminals, users with explosion protection requirements can benefit from ultra-fast and sophisticated EtherCAT technology. Benefits include time stamp functionality, which ensures high measurement accuracy and highly precise synchronisation − even in widely distributed process applications.

In addition, integrated EtherCAT diagnostics capabilities with 100 Mbit data rates enable fast and convenient error identification. In this way, downtime can be minimised, maintenance simplified and system availability increased. • ELX series EtherCAT Terminals www.beckhoff.com/ELX • Process industries www.beckhoff.com/process-industries

For more information Beckhoff Automation Pvt Ltd E-mail: a.phatak@beckhoff.com Web: www.beckhoff.com

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The invisible door opener The elevator manufacturer Schindler transports more than a billion people every day. Its elevators operate in skyscrapers and apartment buildings, traveling up and down all day long. Yet no one ever actually stops to think about the little motors that open and close the doors. saves space and is suitable for doors up to 120 kilograms.

Intelligent controller

levators are among the things in our daily lives that we take for granted. We press the button, the cab arrives, we enter and are taken to the desired floor quickly, safely, and reliably. Yet hidden from the passengers’ eyes, there is a lot of technology involved in the elevator shaft, in the motor chamber, in the control box, and in the cab itself. A motor installed in the cab is responsible for opening and closing not only the door of the cabin, but also the door to the respective floor. The demands on this motor are high: It has to be small yet powerful, energy-saving, reliable, and, most importantly, intelligent.

Direct drive saves space Together with the Swiss elevator manufacturer Schindler, maxon motor has developed a drive system that moves the doors and meets the listed requirements: The maxon Door Drive is available in two power levels. The more powerful version uses a belt drive and is able to move doors of up to 400 kilograms. The smaller and newer version is a direct drive. This

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This system solution consists of a brushless DC motor with a diameter of 90 millimeters and a MILE encoder integrated directly on the print. It is combined with a customer-speci¬fic positioning controller based on the EPOS2 series. Encased in a housing, the Door Drive can be mounted directly to the lift cab. This is where its real work starts. There are many different types of elevators, with differently sized cabs, different materials and, depending on the country, different safety standards. After a calibration procedure, the controller of the Door Drive detects the size and weight of the doors, autonomously calculates the optimal parameters, and corrects them if necessary. This greatly simplifies the elevator technician’s work. In just a few steps, the Door Drive configuration is complete, and the drive is ready for use.

Valuable data The advantage of the flat motor’s narrow design is that the cab can be made bigger. The drive also saves energy and it delivers sufficient torque to smoothly move the doors. The integrated controller is intelligent and with continuous operation, it collects valuable data that the technicians can access at any time. This means that besides doing its main job, the drive also functions as an assistant behind the scenes.

Mechatronic system The complete drive solution for elevator doors consists of a brushless flat motor (90 mm diameter), an integrated MILE encoder, and a customer-specific positioning controller based on the EPOS2 series. For more information Web: www.maxonmotor.in

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Broom/brush-making machinery specialist benefits from Unimotor single-cable solution

nimotor hd brushless AC servo motors from Control Techniques are being specified on a number of newly-developed machines produced by a leading supplier of solutions for the broom and brush manufacturing industry. The single-cable capability of the motors proved particularly appealing in the selection process as they save both space and wiring time. The decision means that the company could now take up to 850 Unimotors from Control Techniques every year moving forwards if anticipated sales targets for the machines are met. Borghi SpA is an OEM based in Castelfranco Emilia, between Modena and Bologna in northern Italy. The company has more than 65 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and distribution of machines for the manufacture of brooms, brushes, strip brushes and mops, from household items to the most specialist of technical and industrial brushes. The variety of Borghi machines ranges from manual, through semi-automatic to fully automated work centres. Twisted-in-wire brush manufacturing machines and trimming machines are also produced at Castelfranco Emilia. According to Borghi, the flexibility and versatility, combined with the quality and reliability of its products, are the factors behind the company’s success. In turn, this has to apply to the component parts selected by Borghi for use in its machines. “Although we are an existing customer of Control Techniques for both motors and drives, the complexity of our machines has risen massively in recent years, which called for a rethink when developing some of our latest models,” explained Paolo Anderlini, Electronic R&D Manager at Borghi. “To illustrate, just a few years ago our machines typically featured up to five axes, whereas today they can have up to 32. You can imagine the size of the electrical cabinet! For this reason we now require compact, single-cable motor solutions and drives

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with common DCBus capability, which is the reason why we opted for Unimotor hd and Unidrive M”. Initially, Borghi requested that tests were performed using Unimotor hd on a small number of prototype machines taken to the Interbrush exhibition in Freiburg, Germany. Here, success during demonstrations gave Borghi the confidence to move ahead with its migration to Unimotor on the company’s new production series. The decision is testament to the expertise of Borghi’s internal technical divisions, both mechanical and electronic, which are at the heart and soul of the company. Among the new Borghi machines to feature Unimotor high-dynamic brushless AC servo motors is the Giotto, an automatic, three-station, carousel-based model for the high-volume production of disc and cylinder brushes. Giotto features 32 Unimotor hd units per machine. A further 16-20 (depending on configuration) Unimotor hd motors are also used on the new Star 32 high-volume household brush- and broom-making machine. In addition, 11 Unimotor fm units are being deployed on the company’s new U-Twist automatic twisting machine for the manufacture of closed-end twisted brushes. Borghi is equipping its machines range with Unidrive M700 using onboard Ethernet functionality and the SW features through the SI Application Modules. “The first production models of these machines are now being manufactured and, if our sales targets are achieved, we could take around 850 Unimotors a year moving forwards,” said Mr Anderlini. “Ultimately they are a nice performance motor upon which we are trying

The Unidrive M700 family from Control Techniques

to standardise. We are also looking to begin migration to Unidrive M drives across our standard range. In all of our machines we offer a 15-year guarantee on spare parts, so we need high quality and reliable motors and drives.” The Unimotors deployed by Borghi, which operate at around 650 rpm, are required to perform a variety of process-critical functions, including moving electronic cams, gears and high-speed positioning devices. In all cases, synchronised motion is paramount. Unimotor hd is a compact, low-inertia motor range for dynamic applications requiring hard accelerations and decelerations, such as flying shear, pick and place and cut-to-length operations, for example. Its high torque profile provides up to 300% peak overload. “Many of our motors are mounted very close to mechanical/moving parts,” said Mr Anderlini. “Using a standard two-cable motor on a machine such as Giotto, which has 32 motors, means we have 64 cables to route and terminate. Simply by moving to Unimotor we have halved our space requirements and the labour time associated with cable work.”

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electrical CAD software electrical diagram which enables the program to fill out order lists or files automatically.

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AUTOMATION - electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC has been a leading Electrical CAD software developer on the global market for 35 years, specialising in intelligent design and documentation of electrical control systems and PLC diagrams, pneumatics and hydraulic systems. The electrical CAD software PC|SCHEMATIC Automation is designed from the basic concept of setting you free to focus on the electrical aspects, while the program handles the practical side. Beyond the basic drawing functions, Automation offers you a comprehensive series of functions specially designed for electrical projects with IEC/EN standards.

Documentation When you click on a component in the component vendor database, you automatically get a menu containing the electrical symbols for the component. By placing these symbols in the diagrams you also transfer information to the

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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 with the database format used in your company.

Our solution saves 80% time

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

Why should I buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation?

People buying PC|SCHEMATIC Automation usually tell us they did it because: • It is easy to work with, and is very flexible in the everyday work routines. • The Module and Model Based drag’n draw functions, makes it possible to create electrical schematic pages extremely fast. • We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. • Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming - saves lots of time. • The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique. • Electrical standards are integrated intelligently. • Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/libraries.

Can I convert my schematic diagrams from other systems to Automation? Yes! You can convert schematic diagrams from practically speaking any CAD system to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format - as long as the CAD system can produce DWG or DXF files. PC|SCHEMATIC also offers a consultant service for converting drawings from other systems to the PC|SCHEMATIC Automation format.

Can I export to other formats? From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can export to the DWG and DXF formats. PC|SCHEMATIC is an active member of the OpenDWG alliance. From PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can also export projects as intelligent PDF files with active link between references etc.

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Electrical CAD software – All modules included

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

Support: How can I get it? When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark. This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC). • Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. • Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action. • Free access to articles about electrical design CAD programs. • Free access to the PC|SCHEMATIC user forums. When you have bought PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you can either attend PC|SCHEMATIC training in your own country, or

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attend a web seminar about the topics you need to get familiar with. Please contact venkat@pcschematic.in for further details.

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

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

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High Torque Low Speed PMSM Motors

ark Elektriks has been in the business of manufacturing Special Purpose Electric motors for the last four decades and is know for its passion for innovation and kaizen. We are a leading manufacturer of Special Purpose Electric Motors in India and has been credited as a pioneer in the development Torque Motors, Stall Torque Motors, Reluctance & Permanent Synchronous Motors, AC Servo Motors, High Efficiency AC Motors, Special Tachogenerators, Nuclear power motors & Special Purpose DC Motors Mark Elektriks’s 40 years of electromagnetic and electromechanical design experience combined with our quality and service, allowed us to introduce direct drive motors suitable in many applications

HIGH TORQUE LOW SPEED PMSM MOTORS Where it is used ? Pharmaceutical machinery RMG, Tablet press, extruders

The features of such a motor as compared to an induction motor are as below : • Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor are capable of producing very high starting torque @ 300% of Rated Value. • Current drawn by Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor is directly proportional to torque. You can calibrate / estimate machine torque directly from current reading. This is not possible with Induction Motor. • Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor speed range is 0 – 150 or 0 – 300 RPM with Full Rated Torque depending on machine requirement. There is no necessity to use a Gear Box. • PMSM has high efficiency of @ 85 to 90% whereas Combined efficiency of Induction Motor & Gear Box is @ 75%. (Gear Box 0.9 X Motor 0.83 = 0.75) .Thus will result in considerable saving in power consumption. • Generally cost difference in PMSM & Induction Motor with Gear Box is recovered by power saving over a period of 1 to 1 ½ years with two shift working. • Use of PMSM eliminates Gear Box noise, oil leakages, noise pollution etc.

Why Use Direct Drive Technology? Gearless Elevators

Injection moulding, Printing and Packing machines

And Several other applications Use of HIGH TORQUE LOW SPEED PMSM MOTORS in Direct Drive Technology Conventional systems commonly have a mechanical transmission which can consist of gears, gearheads, belts/pulleys or cams connected between the motor and the load. With Direct Drive Technology, the mechanical transmission is eliminated and the motor is coupled directly to the load.This technology uses Permanent Magnet Synchronous motor with feedback.

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• Direct connection to load increases torsional stiffness • Improved positioning accuracy • Backlash free operation • Highly dynamic load reversals without damaging components • Low audible noise • No maintenance for lubrication

Increased Accuracy and Repeatability The increased accuracy and efficiency of direct drive technology results in a higher quality product out of the machine:

Better control over process Torque and current have direct relation and so torque can be easily determined and controlled

Improved Reliability and Zero Maintenance Gears, belts, and other mechanical transmission parts break. By eliminating these parts and using direct drive motors, the reliability of the machine is improved. Gearheads require period-

ic lubrication and/or replacement in aggressive start/stop applications. Belts require periodic tightening. There are no time-wear components in a direct drive motor and consequently they require zero maintenance.

Reduced Parts With direct drive motors, all you need is the motor and the mounting bolts. This often replaces many parts including brackets, guards, belts, pulleys, tensioners, couplings, and bolts, resulting in: • Fewer parts on the BOM. Less parts to purchase, schedule, inventory and control, and less parts to assemble. • Assembly time of the servo drops from several hours with the mechanical transmission to several minutes with the DDR. • Reduced cost. Although a direct drive motor may carry a small price-premium compared to a motor/gearhead with the same torque, consider that there is an overall cost reduction when eliminating the parts and labor of all the extra components required in a system with mechanical transmission.

High starting torque gives inertia advantage Inertia matching limitations of mechanical transmission systems often force machine designers to use a larger motor than would otherwise be required just to satisfy the inertia matching requirement. Such sizing conventions are not required with direct drive technology.

Reduced noise and vibrations Machines with DDR motors have audible noise levels less than the same machine with a mechanical transmission.

HIGH TORQUE LOW SPEED PMSM MOTORS - Mark Make • • • •

Few Frame sizes (Foot and flange) Robust bearings Torque range: Upto 7500 Nm Optimized torque output with high-pole count efficient electromagnetic design • Integrated High-resolution sine encoder feedback devices provide exceptional accuracy • Built-in thermistor provides over-temperature protection Website: www.markelektriks.com

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Hoist drives rise to the challenge AC vector drives enable maintenance access to high-rise buildings clearly major design considerations, the installation includes several helical bevel geared motors and NORDAC PRO series inverters supplied by NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to precisely position the cradles over and around the entire tower.

Global project development requires global suppliers

The Leadenhall Building, City of London – its 10 degree tapered façade creates a particular challenge for cleaning and maintenance

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igh-rise landmarks such as 122 Leadenhall Street, London, come with their own, custom-tailored maintenance access system. Material and window cleaning personnel are transported by means of hoists installed on the rooftop. Powerful, safe drives are an essential part of this reliable solution. As tall building design increasingly becomes more architecturally innovative, solution providers for maintenance access are challenged to keep pace, with novel solutions required for every development. In one of its latest projects, Integral Cradles Ltd designed and installed two Building Maintenance Units or BMUs for the iconic 52-floor Leadenhall Building in the City of London. Also known as “The Cheesegrater”, the 225 meter skyscraper features a distinctive tapered shape with one façade angled at 10 degrees. The custom-tailored BMUs consist of traversing cranes, cradles, and support equipment permanently mounted on the roof. Importantly, a telescopic jib provides them with a reach of over 20 meters – thereby they can get to all parts of the building’s exterior. The machinery lifts glass panels with a combined weight of up to 1,000 kg. It also assisted with the dismantling of the tower cranes by lifting parts up to 2,000 kg. With safety and reliability

From the project outset, Integral Cradles worked with the architects and the construction company, developing the BMUs using a ‘virtual construction’ approach called Building Information Modeling (BIM). This allowed all parties to visualize the access solution concurrently as the building work progressed, taking into account even minute design changes that might influence the façade access system and maintenance regime. Integral Cradles developed the Leadenhall Building BMU design in collaboration with its Spanish supply partner Góndolas in Design, S.L. (GinD), who manufactured and sourced major component parts for the project. A longstanding NORD DRIVESYSTEMS customer, Madrid-based GinD has supplied BMUs for several prestigious installations worldwide that also use NORD drives. Quality, service, and global support are key requirements of Integral Cradles’ and GinD’s design process. Therefore, it was crucial that all of the critical specifications could be studied and each drive axis optimally sized by NORD engineers in Germany, with local sales support from NORD Gear Ltd – its UK subsidiary and one of 36 that operate across all major manufacturing countries worldwide.

Hoist drive functions on board Each BMU comprises four inverter-driven axes: a traversing axis runs the counterbalanced crane on a rail system over each half-length of the roof; a slewing axis rotates the crane; a telescopic axis extends the jib; and a winch drive feeds cable to elevate the cradle over the building façade. The luffing axis that positions the jib angle is powered with a hydraulic actuator. The application requires smooth acceleration and deceleration. These functions are controlled by NORDAC PRO series cabinet

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A NORD SK 9072.1 geared motor drives the telescopic jib of the Leadenhall Buildings’ BMU

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS NORDAC PRO series frequency inverters include sophisticated positioning functions and an on-board PLC

frequency inverters. The user-friendly NORD CON software allows for a quick and safe inverter parameterization. In addition to acceleration and deceleration ramps to maintain the soft starts and stops, a comprehensive list of parameters relevant to the applications includes a range of operating speeds, brake control, and safety-relevant conditions. By means of NORD’s optional ParameterBox, the customer can simply adjust certain parameters on-site or copy an entire parameter set to another inverter. Featuring precise vector control and a high overload capacity, the drive electronics enables safe operation of geared motors in this application with high torque requirements. With each NORDAC PRO including a complement of I/Os, the customer’s PLC control takes care of synchronization across all axes. The inverters are mounted in a weatherproof control cabinet close to the BMU. The NORDAC PRO series offers a wide choice of configuration levels. The inverters can handle sophisticated control functions based on the standard integrated PLC functionality, POSICON positioning control, safe stop (STO), encoder feedback, fieldbus communications, and much more.

to 5.5 kW, some featuring safety brakes with a manual brake release. All vertically mounted motors include a rain canopy on the top of the fan cowl to prevent debris and water entering the back end of the motor where the brake and fan are located. All of the motorized axes benefit from NORD’s Unicase high-efficiency helical bevel gear units where rigid one-piece cast iron machined housings resist deflection under the heaviest load conditions. With all bearings and seal seats contained within the single casting, splits or bolt-on carriers that can weaken the housing or allow oil leakage are eliminated. The use of larger bearing journal and gear diameters results in larger torque capacity, improved life and reliability over competitive gear units.

The prospects are good Since commissioning, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has conducted inverter product and maintenance training on location – at 225 meters high, with fantastic views of London. Looking forward into the future, the logistics solution providers and drive manufacturer expect repeat business. ‘The Cheesegrater’ is only one in a long list of highly impressive installations by Integral Cradles and GinD working with NORD. Architecture buffs are already poised for ‘The Scalpel’ at 52 Lime Street in London, currently under construction, which will be outfitted with two complex BMUs designed by Integral Cradles.

All drive components manufactured in-house The two BMUs on the Leadenhall Building with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS drives in action at 225 meters above street level

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The geared motors driving the BMU axes were also all manufactured and assembled at NORD. The energy-efficient IE3 motors are rated up

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Ethernet IO Modules with Multiprotocol Functionality and M12 Power Plugs The new Ethernet IO modules from Pepperl+Fuchs support all common Ethernet protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT, in a single device

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he standard for I4.0 Solutions: The new Ethernet IO modules from Pepperl+Fuchs support all common Ethernet protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherNet/ IP, and EtherCAT, in a single device. The integrated IO-Link master function allows comprehensive diagnosis and parameterization. The L-coded M12 power plug provides a current of up to 16 A and reduces installation costs. Modules with an integrated logic function can tackle autonomous applications, completely replace control panels, or deal only with status messages. As such, these fieldbus modules form the foundation for Industry 4.0 solutions. EtherNet IO modules offer IO-Link sensor/ actuator connections, function across multiple protocols, and are supplied with 16 A via the M12 power plug. The multiprotocol feature permits standardization in the machine where different module types were previously required. A rotary switch makes it possible to switch between the PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT protocols. The integrated web server facilitates downloads and parameterization, and also provides a diagnostics indicator. IO-Link-compatible sensors and actuators can be connected, configured, and parameterized using the integrated 8-way IO-Link master.

Key benefits of this solution include transparent diagnosis and the ease with which devices can be replaced thanks to the redundant data storage. The power concept with an L-coded M12 plug-in connector provides a connection and power supply of up to 16 A, thereby reducing the need for parallel wiring and supply adjustments. The robust, fully cast metal housing has an IP65/67/69 degree of protection and is very compact at only 200 mm long and 18 mm high. Some simple programming work is all that is needed for the modules to perform distributed functions and to take the load off the central control panel, or replace this completely. Communication costs and reaction times are reduced, while a central overview is retained. The distributed logic can be limited to some of the IOs, while the others continue under the central control panel. This permits an interaction between the control panel and the distributed process program.

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Phoenix Contact – A leader in machine building Phoenix Contact offers you an extensive portfolio of products and services – the decisive contribution to your competitiveness

achine building is a global and very dynamic market. The competition you are facing as a supplier is tough. For you, it is important that you meet the requirements of your customers and develop a range of products and services that allows you to be sustainably competitive. The focus is on the cost-effectiveness, quality, flexibility, and performance of your machines.

Safety for every function Utilize PSR safety relays if your machine requires few safety functions and logical links to be implemented. The combination of innovative connection technology, space-saving style and clearly arranged design contributes to the quick and economic implementation of the safety-related application.

Protecting network and data The FL MGUARD security routers and firewalls protect your machine and your network against unauthorized access by people or malware.

Reliable power supply QUINT POWER with SFB technology trips circuit breakers magnetically and quickly with six times the nominal current. Only faulty current paths are switched off selectively, important machine parts remain in operation. The

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QUINT UPS-IQ uninterruptible power supply with its IQ technology thinks along and warns you early about a breakdown.

Intelligent motor switching Switch and reverse motors quickly and reliably with CONTACTRON compact hybrid motor starters. The micro processor control enables wearfree switching. This means that the service life of devices is up to ten times longer than that of purely mechanical devices.

Intelligent motor protection The CONTACTRON motor manager combines overload and underload detection in a single device. This allows you to detect all critical load states. In the event of an emergency, the motor manager protects the motor and subsequently your machine, because the device shuts down the drive in case of a malfunction.

Securely connecting the ﬁeld level to the controller VARIOFACE system cabling connects the controller to the field - easy and error-free. Phoenix Contact provides the corresponding front adapters, system cables, and interface modules.

Protection against surge voltages Surge voltages pose a risk for machines and

can lead to the destruction of important function groups. Increase the safety and machine availability with effective surge protection in the supply and before signal interfaces.

Reliable connection with sensor/actuator cabling The easiest way of performing the signal wiring in the field consists of the use of sensor/ actuator cables and corresponding junction boxes. With M8 and M12 lines in variants for all different types of requirements, you can connect individual sensors and actuators as quickly and as safely as modularly designed system components.

Space-saving and safe cable entry systems CES is the cable entry system for assembled cables and lines. It allows routing all types of different cables in a space-saving way from the control cabinet to the field. You assemble the system consisting of individual sleeves and frames according to your requirements.

One system – fewer parts The HEAVYCON EVO plug connector system features a standardized mount for cable glands from size M20 to size M40. The cable outlet direction

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can easily be determined on site. This allows up to eight conventional sleeve housings to be replaced.

All connection technologies, one system With CLIPLINE complete, you can freely choose the connection technology. Whether

screw, push-in, spring-cage, quick, bolt or plug connection: Combine all connection types using the same accessories.

Optimum marking material for your application

The right tool for every application

The manifold product range covers all the requirements of terminal, cable and conductor marking as well as device and system marking. The quality labeling on plastic markers, labels and metal signs expand the applicability up to areas with increased requirements.

The Toolfox tool program offers excellent hand tools and machines for cutting, stripping, crimping, screwing and testing. Our ergonomically-designed tools convince through simple handling, high service life and best working results.

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SKF simplifies machine health monitoring with mobile app New handheld instrument and smartphone apps from SKF simplify machine condition data gathering and interpretation

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KF has released a new handheld sensor, which, when used in combination with one of two smartphone apps, simplifies the collection and interpretation of critical machine condition data. Simple and robust, SKF’s QuickCollect sensor monitors both vibration and temperature, transmitting this data wirelessly to a mobile device, where an entry-level app called QuickCollect is used to provide machine diagnostics for storage and analysis. A second app, SKF DataCollect, offers QuickCollect users an upgrade path to extended diagnostic capabilities, manage and monitor maintenance tasks and inspection data,, and the ability to register for, and connect to, the SKF Cloud for access to SKF’s remote expert services. Designed to be used as part of a walk-through machine data collection routine by service, operations and maintenance staff, the QuickCollect sensor and app requires no special skills to use, yet it is able to monitor many assets quickly and efficiently, providing an analysis of each asset’s

condition in real time. In addition to vibration and temperature monitoring, the DataCollect app provides automated vibration diagnostic features based on ISO standards, compliance of maintenance tasks and inspections, report generation, date and time stamping and compatibility with SKF’s @ptitude Inspector software. Barrie Rogers, Product Line Manager for SKF Enlight QuickCollect at SKF comments: “The biggest challenge when using data to smarten up your equipment maintenance routines, is getting that data in the first place. The QuickCollect sensor and apps make this task not only easier but also cheaper than ever before. This entry-level machine monitoring system doesn’t require lots of training or skilled vibration analysts; it gives you on-the-spot indication of machine health, automated diagnostics, plus the ability to connect to expert help when problems are identified.”

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can easily be determined on site. This allows up to eight conventional sleeve housings to be replaced.

All connection technologies, one system With CLIPLINE complete, you can freely choose the connection technology. Whether

screw, push-in, spring-cage, quick, bolt or plug connection: Combine all connection types using the same accessories.

Optimum marking material for your application

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SKF simplifies machine health monitoring with mobile app New handheld instrument and smartphone apps from SKF simplify machine condition data gathering and interpretation

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Precision for challenging environments DOSIC® flow sensor

DOSIC® is the compact stainless-steel sensor for flexible flow measurement.

he new non-contact DOSIC® ultrasonic flow sensor is used to detect the flow volume of conductive and non-conductive liquids. With its measurement channel and stainless-steel housing, the ultrasonic flowmeter is suitable for measuring tasks in hygienic and highly demanding environments. The rugged and compact model combined with a hygienic design ensures highly reliable measurement results. This makes the sensor ideal for a wide range of application possibilities, including those where space restrictions or aggressive media play a role. Two configurable digital inputs and outputs and up to two analog outputs, as well as an IO-Link interface to a superordinate control unit, ensure that you get just the right start position. The IO-Link reduces cabling and also enables complete control and monitoring of the sensor in Industry 4.0 machine environments.

ity. Since there is no contact between the sensor and the flowing media, and the flow volume is determined in a non-contact manner, aggressive cleaning agents in CIP and SIP operations are not a problem either. The sensor can easily withstand temperatures up to 143 degrees Celsius in SIP processes for up to one hour. In addition, the sensor automatically adjusts its parameters if the medium is changed. This “Plug & Measure” solution eliminates the need for initial medium calibration and reduces installation and operating costs. SICK is one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. The company, which was founded in 1946 by Dr Erwin Sick and has its headquarters in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg in Germany, is among the technology market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as many agencies, SICK has a presence all over the world. In the 2016 fiscal year, SICK had more than 8,000 employees worldwide and a group revenue of just under EUR 1.4 billion.

A compact stainless-steel sensor for flexible flow measurement The absence of moving parts in the sensor eliminates potential contamination risks in the demanding hygienic environments of the food industry. In addition, the sensor has a straight, seal-free, and self-emptying measuring tube made of high-quality stainless steel (316L with Ra ≤ 0.8). The high-quality stainless-steel housing also provides the necessary ruggedness and resistance. It therefore goes without saying that the sensor has EHEDG certification and demonstrates FDA conform-

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Pilz expands its configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 Configurable control systems bridge the gap between classic safety relays and programmable control systems. Pilz established this device class more than 10 years ago with the PNOZmulti. Now Pilz is continuing the success story with the product range PNOZmulti 2. to put forward such a tool.

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PNOZmulti_PNOZ_mB0 The configurable control systems PNOZmulti and PNOZmulti 2 are multifunctional, freely configurable and tailor-made for use in many areas of mechanical engineering. Safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gates, light beam devices and many more are monitored safely.

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oday’s prevailing view of safety technology mainly concerns safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gate monitoring, two-hand control, operating mode selection, valve control or monitoring the direction of rotation. These cover most of the normal safety-related requirements. Plant and machinery that can be secured using these common functions will need flexible, easy-to-use programmable safety systems in future. Ease of use is one of the strengths of the configurable control system PNOZmulti from Pilz. Instead of carrying out the wiring manually, the user creates a safety program quickly and simply using the software tool PNOZmulti Configurator. In 2002, the PNOZmulti was the first configurable safety system

To date the basic principle has remained the same: the PNOZmulti Configurator guides the programmer step-by-step. First of all the user selects the hardware he needs for his machine via “Drag and Drop”. This consists of a base unit and, if necessary, expansion modules with safe inputs and outputs, the number of which is displayed in table form. The integrated feasibility check stops the user selecting expansion modules incorrectly: only the modules supported by the inserted base unit are made available for selection. The PNOZmulti Configurator also provides assistance if the permitted number of expansion modules is exceeded or if modules are positioned incorrectly. Online help is always available during configuration. When configuring the safe user program the programmer has access to all safety functions in the form of certified graphic function blocks. All that’s needed is to link these to match the logic that is to be implemented. The PNOZmulti Configurator downloads the entire safety program on to a chip card. The chip card does not necessarily have to be inserted in a base unit. The program can also be copied via an external read/write device. Subsequent modifications or adjustments are quick and easy to implement via the Configurator. As a result, the configurable control system PNOZmulti is as simple as a PNOZ, but as flexible as a controller. Compared with conventionally wired solutions, users can save a considerable amount of time and costs – in all engineering phases – during design, configuration, commissioning and maintenance. To-

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Screenshot_Config_PNOZmulti Mini_ All the necessary elements of the safety circuit are available as icons or in selection menus in the PNOZmulti Configurator. Users start by selecting the required hardware via drag&drop.

day the PNOZmulti is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely used configurable safety system, which has since developed into a multifunctional small control system that can be seen in practically all areas of automation technology. PNOZmulti also has diagnostic options, which guarantee short downtimes and high plant availability. Various diagnostic options are also available, for example, via the fieldbus system, via the operator terminals PMI and via a display integrated into the base unit, using the diagnostic concept PVIS.

The new product range PNOZmulti 2 10 years after introducing the PNOZmulti to the market, Pilz has now launched a new product range with PNOZmulti 2. The housing width of the new base unit is just 45 mm, rather than 135 mm. There are still 20 safe inputs available, up to eight of which can be configured as standard outputs, plus 4 safe semiconductor outputs (each with PL e). With the new illuminated display you can save time and costs during configuration and diagnostics and reduce the engineering work. Use of the PNOZmulti 2 is particularly economical from three or more safety functions. As with the PNOZmulti, the configurable control system achieves PL e / SIL CL 3. The base unit PNOZ mB0 has an extremely reduced power consumption and so is particularly efficient, enabling the user to save up

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Laptop-PNOZmulti-Config.jpg Users can easily create their safety circuit on the PC using the PNOZmulti Configurator. The configuration tool provides support during project design, configuration, documentation and commissioning.

to 80 % of energy in comparison with similar products.

Modules for flexible application The base unit in the product range PNOZmulti 2 can be expanded on the right-hand side with up to four input and output modules. As a result, the number of safety functions that can be implemented also rises considerably. So PNOZmulti 2 provides flexibility in terms of both the size and the individual requirements of an application. The modular configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 can be expanded to the right of the base unit with various input/output modules. There are modules with eight safe inputs and four safe semiconductor outputs, modules with 16 safe inputs and an input/ output module with four safe inputs and four safe relay outputs. On the left hand side of the base unit, a range of communication modules provide the option for data exchange with diverse standard control systems. The serial RS232 or the TCP/IP interface, which also supports Modbus TCP, can be combined with one of the fieldbus modules PROFIBUS-DP or CANopen. The modular design of the hardware and numerous additional function modules not only guarantee sufficient development reserve but also make the configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 extremely flexible to use.

Open for all control systems The various fieldbus modules enable communication with a range of higher level standard control systems. Thanks to a standardised interface on the base unit, the user can configure data exchange without having any fieldbus-specific knowledge. So PNOZmulti 2 can also be used as a worldwide safety standard for all plant and machine types. The configurable contacts of the base unit for PNOZmulti 2 also give users with smaller applications the opportunity to download data to operational control systems, without immediately having to invest in a fieldbus module. Use of the configurable contacts can be defined directly as the safe user program is created. As a result you can have up to 12 standard outputs, which forward the signal states of individual functions to the corresponding standard evaluation unit. This means that machine operators can select the operational control system that suits their individual needs and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to worry about how safety is connected.

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Solenoid interlock for heavy safety doors The Schmersal Group presents a new solenoid interlock designed specifically for heavy safety doors. Among its main properties are the electric-motor-powered locking bolt, a holding force of 10 000 N and the bistable principle of operation.

On large machine tools, not only the safety doors but also the locking bolt of the solenoid interlock are actuated electrically

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he basic function of a solenoid interlock is actually quite simple: A locking bolt pre-vents the safety door from opening while the machine is in operation. With heavy safety doors that are often powered electri-cally, for example those of large machining centres , the locking bolt is also actuated by an electric motor. Here, the detailed design of this kind of solenoid interlock requires intensive development because the way it works isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite as easy as previously mentioned. This is also evident in the following example of the AZM 400: a new solenoid interlock for heavy safety doors that Schmersal has now developed up to series production level. It celebrated its dĂŠbut

at the SPS IPC Drives trade fair in November in Nuremberg, Germany.

Strong holding force The fact that safety switchgear of this kind has to be capable of imparting higher hold-ing forces than smaller safety doors stands to reason. Though, 10 000 N does seem a little excessive at first glance. A compari-son: A (strong) adult exerts a maximum of 1300 N when attempting to open a closed safety door. However, particularly with heavy safety doors, there is often a leverage effect be-tween the interlock and the point at which force is exerted. And with electrically op-erated, side

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-sliding safety doors, dynamic effects also have to be taken into account, such as springing back of the potentially sealed safety door during closing, once it has reach the end position. To be on the safe side, therefore, the machine builder has set the holding force at the high end for large safety doors, thereby also benefiting the operator of the machine. The dynamic effect previously described can result in the locking bolt of the interlock no longer being centralised and positioned freely in the locking aperture. The drive must then overcome lateral forces, as otherwise the interlock will not open and cause delays in the production process. To prevent this, the locking bolt and associated drive of the AZM 400 are designed in such a way that the bolt releases at lateral forces of up to 300 N as well. Furthermore, the large actuator tolerance of 4 mm about the axis of the locking bolt contributes towards trou - ble-free operation of the solenoid interlock over a long period of time.

Tough exterior, RFID technology-equipped interior In terms of the mechanical engineering, the new solenoid interlock is a very sturdy device. All “hardware components” are tough and well protected against adverse environmental conditions in a rectangu-lar metal housing. In this way, effective measures are taken to prevent the ingress of dirt in the housing of the interlock when the locking bolt moves into position. Well protected on the inside is the “brainpower”, which works through intelligent evaluation in connection with numerous sensors. A safety-enhanced RFID sensor monitorsby communicating with the RFID tag in the actuator – the correct position of the safety door and is responsible for ejecting the locking bolt. Its position is

monitored during ejection by two permanent magnets. This ensures sufficient overlap of the bolt in the locking aperture of the actuator. This reliable RFID technology is also employed in other safety switchgear series, such as the AZM 300. Among other things, it enables the user to choose between three types of coding and thereby determine the appropriate level of anti -tamper protec-tion – up to individually coded versions of coding stage “high” in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14119.

Bistable principle of operation Another special feature of the AZM 400 is the bistable principle of operation. This means: In the event of a power failure, the solenoid interlock maintains its current position. The user, therefore, does not have to choose between load and closed current principle, and the safety door is also kept securely closed in the event of power failure, thereby preventing hazard-ous run-on movements. The integrated electronics facilitate – in connection with the sensors – numerous additional func tions that increase the availability of the interlock. If, for example, the locking bolt does not reach its “locked” status at the first attempt at locking, a second attempt is made automatically. Only if this also fails does the device report a malfunction. This reduces the number of malfunction reports and, at the same time, protects the device against damage.

Flexible integration in safety system In terms of the electronics, the new sole - noid interlock is designed in such a way that in can be integrated easily in conven-tional safety circuits and systems. To make this possible, experts have realised a new input circuit for actuation of the interlock-ing function specifical-

The integrated sensors for monitoring the position of the locking bolt in the actuator are based on RFID technology, as in the AZM 300 shown. The ejected position of the locking bolt is monitored by permanent magnets

ly for this purpose. It means that the same type of interlock can be connected not only to safety controllers with P/P outputs but also those with P/N outputs. The basic version of the AZM 400 with 8-pin M12 connector already features a diagnostic output and two safety outputs as well as two channel actuation of the in-terlocking function. A functionally-enhanced version is also equipped with a 5-pin connector that enables further diagnostic systems to be connected along with an electric auxiliary release.

High level of safety Since with large machines it is often about making major risks safe, it goes without saying that the AZM 400 has to fulfil high standards, which indeed it does: Both the locking and also interlocking function meet PL e and category 4 according to DIN EN ISO 13849 -1 as well as SIL3 according to DIN EN 61508 -1 (VDE 0803-1). This means that even the high safety require-ments according to DIN EN ISO 14119 are complied with. The high level of safety for the interlocking function is achieved here, among other things, by the two channel release signal. This ensures, for example, that a cross-wire will not cause unintention-al release and thereby allow access to a danger zone.

Rounding-off the programme

The solenoid interlock AZM 400 The red lever is the manual emergency exit release

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With the AZM 400, the Schmersal Group is enhancing its programme of solenoid interlocks – the portfolio has hitherto not included an electric-motor-driven interlock. For more information Web: www.schmersal.in

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Innovating touch to make you feel better…

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help the customer transform a requirement into a product. We are equipped to handle all of your design needs, from basic print labels to the most complicated Membrane Switch requirements and integrations. Our creative team will visually enhance your product by designing it in a way that best represents your requirement. We can succinctly blend line and form, colour and font to visually enhance the product in the best possible expression representing your expectation and exceeding your imaginations. Our engineering teams have the experience and expertise to imagine beyond the realms of requirements, not only they try to understand and reason with the expectation, they have the capabilities to think outside the box to help innovate the experience of touch to help you feel better with the appropriate use of materials, colours, adhesives, shapes, forms & inter connectors, but also optimize the cost with the application. Our vision is to be the one stop Centre for Total and Integrated solutions and to provide our clients, Value thru Convenience and Reliability thru Technology.

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New potential with a separate labeler

Jens Depping, Sales Director Export & Brand Label, KOLLMORGEN Europe

Dutch packaging machinery manufacturer has now developed a labeler as part of a retrofit with servo-drive technology based on 48 volts. This is designed as an optional module for the company’s own vertical packaging machines on the one hand and as a functional enhancement for retrofitting older machines of well-known producers on the other. The combination of the new 48 volt DC Servo Motor low voltage from KOLLMORGEN and a Motion Control solution from SIGMATEK makes it possible for the labeling module to be integrated easily into new machines or for existing machinery to be retrofitted. They do virtually everything in Weert: First of all VH Vertical Packaging develops its own packaging solutions. The Dutch company then becomes one of the first ports of call when it comes to complete overhauls for machines from other manufacturers and for updating the automation to the latest technology. And if that was not enough, the company then also starts in-house development for functions that are also available ready-made for the most part. What is the motivation for VH Vertical Packaging developing its own labeler? The response from Weert: Most of the equipment produced by established manufacturers is too big and too expensive and has limited functional scope for our own purposes. “This is why we asked ourselves why we could not develop something like that ourselves”, says Marcel Wetemans, Managing Director and

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owner of the company specializing in form fill seal packaging machines based to the southeast of Eindhoven.

unit compact enough to allow existing filling systems to be retrofitted, including in particular without a second control cabinet.

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48 volts for the ideal drive

VH Vertical Packaging really concentrates on building vertical form fill seal packaging machines, as its name suggests. “We fill anything related to foodstuffs. That can mean grated cheese, frozen vegetables, as well as pasta.” Its main customers are producers that as a result of their own size prefer to buy machines from companies that work on an equal scale. “We cultivate an environment of highly personal collaboration with our customers. This makes us attractive in terms of the competition. I would never have believed at the start that this would be so important”, is how Marcel Wetemanns describes his company’s strategic direction. And whatever is important in terms of customers is also valuable with the company’s own suppliers. “We have seen strong growth over the last few years. This success is down to our flexibility and also most certainly to good collaboration with technology partners. We arrive at good solutions time and time again with our partner Dynamic Drives when it comes to engineering projects.” The labeling module is one such result. As a certified Silver Partner to KOLLMORGEN, Dynamic Drives uses synchronous servomotors from the AKM series for the servo-drive technology. Sigmatek is used for the PLC and Motion Control. Designing the process control and motion control together with the motor controls as a separate low voltage solution independent of the packaging machine was a special feature of the labeler. The aim was also to make the entire

These objectives ultimately resulted in servo-drive technology that works with a voltage supply of 48 volts. The benefit: Dynamic Drives – a high-performance system partner to KOLLMORGEN in Belgium and the Netherlands for more than 20 years – has now been able to implement the ultra-compact S-Dias range from SIGMATEK. The compact fully-integrated servo amplifiers with DC 061 axis modules for drives with resolver input fit on the DIN rails and feature dimensions reminiscent of I/O systems. The controllers are designed for nominal power ratings of up to 300 watts at 6 amps of continuous current and voltage of 48 volts. “This output is enough to drive the labeler with sufficient dynamic and at high precision”, says Frank ten Velde, Account Manager at SigmaControl (exclusive partner to SIGMATEK in the Benelux countries). KOLLMORGEN chose an AKM synchronous servomotor with frame size 3 as a basis for the 48 volt motor and adapted this for low voltage use with corresponding adjustments to the winding. The drives are responsible for taking the labeling material from the roll with synchronized speed to the actual packaging process on the outer side of the packaging film so that it can then be applied before entering the forming shoulder. A total of three AKM 3 units in the 48 volt version are installed for unwinding, feeding and winding up the carrier material. VH Vertical Packaging also uses AKM synchronous servomotors from KOLLMORGEN for other machine processes, although these are in the standard three-phase design. Uses include for instance the drive for the welding beam for transverse sealing as well as the vertical feed for the filled bags. As the Dutch company also uses the same control and drive architecture from both manufacturers for these tasks which require higher nominal ratings from the actuators, the company saves time in engineering through standardization and thereby also reduces the interfaces in the machine.

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SILICONE - A versatile polymer for industrial applications

t Present Engineers have many choices available for selection of synthetic Polymers. Each polymer has its own special characteristics and limitations. Silicone is attracting designers due to its versatile combinations of properties. Let’s look at the Characteristics of Silicone applicable to numerous industries.

Characteristics of Silicone: A. High Temp Resistance:

Silicones have Si-O backbone Structure, which enables it to withstand continuously high temperature up to 230°C. Specially formulated grades can be used up to 300°C, it is part of engineering components used in Aerospace, Automobile (Radiator Hose) and Sealants/Adhesive industries.

B. Low Temp Resistance: Silicones can withstand -80°C Temperature and maintain its flexibility in low temperatures.

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C. Low Compression Set: Silicone products have low compression set properties which enables them preferred choice for many engineering applications. Compression set is measure of polymerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to regain its shape back after constant load or deflection. Lower the compression set, higher ability to regain original shape.

results excellent Oxygen, Ozone and UV Light resistance to facilitate outdoor applications usage.

Silicone Sheets in LED light applications

Silicone Gaskets in Construction Industry

Apart from above mentioned applications Silicone is popular in many sectors. Like Food, Pharma, Bio-Pharma and Medical Sectors due to its excellent biocompatibility and inert properties. Silicone is also used in Textiles, Leather, Personal Care Products, Paints & Coating

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E. Electrical Properties: Silicones have higher Electrical dielectric strength value. It can hold static electricity charge on its surface to facilitate Corona Treatment Applications.

It is challenging and interesting matter for Polymer Specialists to modify siliconeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physico-chemical properties. Worldwide application market share of silicone for industrial application seems unstoppable with exponential increment. That days are not far when silicones will be with everyone and everywhere.

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D. Excellent Environmental Resistance: Oxygen, Ozone and Sunlight (UV light) is enemy of polymer. It breaks backbone structure of unsaturated polymers. Silicones have Saturated Backbone, which

Silicone Gaskets in Wind Turbine

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Silicone Sleeves in Corona Treater

Silicone Sleeves in Cable Industry

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CARTO 2.1 software extends XM-60 functionality The new ‘free-run mode’ in CARTO 2.1 software allows users of the XM-60 calibration system to capture data immediately, without having to define the positions

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uilding on the launch of the Renishaw XM-60 multi-axis calibrator in September 2016, the new release of CARTO 2.1 software brings valuable new functionality. The XM-60 measurement process originated from an established laser calibration process of setting up targets, capturing data while the machine pauses at each target and reporting to international standards. Whilst this is an essential way to calibrate, the versatility of the XM-60 hardware providesan opportunity for an alternative measurement process that’s perfect for on-the-fly investigations.Visitors will be able to see XM-60 on Renishaw’s stand at EMO Hannover 2017, Germany (18th–23rd September, hall 6, stand B46). The new ‘free-run mode’ in CARTO 2.1 software allows users of the XM-60 calibration system to capture data immediately, without having to define the positions, or even the number of targets. The software displays straightness (horizontal and vertical), pitch, yaw and roll errors against linear position. Triggering can

be manual (with a keypress), automatic (based on stability of position) or continuous (captured during motion at a user-defined interval). An example of one of many applications that would significantly benefit from ‘free-run mode’ is during machine tool assembly. The mode can be used to check the straightness and roll of an axis before moving to the next stage of assembly, and all before the control system is complete. Stage manufacturers will also see a benefit in what is the fastest method of measuring six degrees of freedom from geometric errors. Stage manufacturers will also see a benefit in what is the fastest method of multi-axis measurement.

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Newly Released Mastercam 2018 on Display at WESTEC

ESTEC 2017 attendees will get to see and experience the most powerful Mastercam machining software yet. Stop by booth # 1715 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA, September 12-14 for a look at Mastercam 2018 which introduces new 2D/3D Milling features, Design Improvements, powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements, and so much more. There will be live presentations every 30 minutes on Mastercam products, available in both English and Spanish. This year at WESTEC, attendees have the opportunity to see Dirty Little Secrets about Cutting Cost and Performance presented by Stas Mylek, Sr. Product Marketing Specialist, CNC Software, Inc. On Wednesday, September 13 from 2:45 – 3:45 PM, learn about today’s cutting tools and toolpath strategies and how they can increase productivity and profitability.

Milling Advances Stock awareness has been added to select 2D toolpaths and allows tool motion on the top, bottom, or both values of the stock. This provides a safer and more optimized tool motion. The workflow for all 3D High Speed toolpaths has been streamlined and gives you fine control over exactly where to cut. High speed Hybrid toolpaths now offer smoothing controls and deliver a finer finish, requiring less handwork.

Expanded Turning and Mill-Turn If you work with stringy materials such as aluminum or plastic, Mastercam’s new Chip Break control prevents problems by allowing you to set length and time conditions, retract, and dwell options. Mill-Turn machine definitions now contain tailstock and quill components, tailored to your machine. Exclusive to Mastercam, a new set of turning strategies automate toolpath generation and support for Sandvik Coromant CoroTurn® Prime inserts and PrimeTurning™ method. PrimeTurning provides superior metal removal rate, productivity gains of over 50%, and increased tool life in a variety of materials.

New CAD Tools for the Shop Floor Shops can model their own designs, but they also get in models that need to be corrected or prepped for machining. Mastercam’s CAD functions are designed for the machinist. Angle Sweep improves the creation of more complex wireframe functions and when creating or editing primitives, there are now on-screen sweep

and rotate controls which can snap to the AutoCursor positions of existing entities. Hole Axis makes it easier to work with a large number of holes, especially holes with matching diameters that are selected as a group.

Also available in the Mastercam 2018 release is: • Streamlined workflow with improved plane management, level and geometry control, toolpath analysis and more. • Model Prep and Solid Model enhancements such as Multiple Undo/Redo for up to twenty-five functions and Solid Sweep has more options and controls than ever. • The Collision Control and the Multiaxis Link Safety Zone pages for Multiaxis toolpaths have been redesigned for Mastercam 2018. • Common direction has been added to the Tool Axis Control page for Multiaxis toolpaths and keeps the tool at a uniform tilt angle to reduce tool and machine motion. • And many other productivity improvements across the entire product.

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Elesa+Ganter provides viable alternatives Elesa+Ganter damping elements are from now available in a wide range of dimensions and shapes

he firm’s vibration-damping elements represent an easy and effective solution to damp unfavourable vibrations produced by moving bodies or non-balanced vibrating masses which can also affect adjacent equipment improving operator safety and comfort. They are ideal for use with compressors, fans, vibrating feeders, rotary pumps or electric motors. Manufactured with natural rubber NR, hardness 40, 55, 60 or 70, combined with zinc-plated steel or AISI 304 stainless steel threaded inserts, Elesa+Ganter damping elements are from now available in a wide range of dimensions and shapes. In addition to the already well-known series with cylindrical (DVA.1, DVA.2, DVA.3 – DVA.4, DVA.5) or parabolic shape (DVA.6, DVA.7), Elesa+Ganter has recently introduced on the market new solutions. DVB.6 and DVB.7 rubber bushes with conical shape, which are generally used as bumpers or limit stops for the absorption of vibrations. Standard executions are available with Ø from 20 to 60 mm and stiffness from 49 N/mm to 975 N/mm.

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New DVC.1, DVC.2, DVC.3 vibration-damping elements with bobbin shape. Under pressure, they allow more lateral movement as well as vertical dampening. Available with Ø from 10 to 95 mm, they provide stiffness from 15 N/mm to 903 N/mm. In addition, DVE series bell-shaped mounts, composed of two metallic elements joined together by a rubber anti-vibration body. A round element with a boss and a threaded pass-through hole constitutes the base for fixing to the vibrating machine. Another element, oval or square shaped, constitutes the flange for fastening to the floor. Suitable for applications with rotary machines that do not present big dynamic imbalances, where elasticity is required both vertically and transversely, these damping elements provide stiffness from 13 N/ mm to 448 N/mm. Elesa+Ganter buffers GN 454 are used as end-stop buffers, e.g. conveyor trolleys. They can be fixed on the damping side with socket head cap screws DIN 912. They absorb most of the kinetic energy development on impact. They act as dampers and prevent damaging shock and rebound. They also act as sound dampers. These buffers are also used as levelling feet. Last, but not least, LW.A vibration-damping levelling elements, composed of base, plate, stem and washer in zinc-plated steel, NR rubber damping element with NBR synthetic rubber packing ring. Their max. limit static load is up to 40,000 N and contributes to the stability of the

machinery even in the presence of strong vibrations. For more info visit www. elesa-ganter.in

Self –aligning brackets Elesa+Ganter has recently introduced the new range of self-aligning brackets used to fasten rotating shafts. They are available in square flanged (UCF), oval flanged (UCFL), side flanged (UCFB) or for shafts at 90° (UCP). The brackets are composed of a polyamide based techno polymer base that ensures maximum mechanical and heat resistance, AISI 304 stainless steel bushings and washers, and chrome steel bearings with static capacity from 7,000N to 11,000N and dynamic capacity from 14,000N to 19,000N. The cap in polypropylene based techno polymer, grey colour, is available in two standard executions: closed, for head bracket, or opened, for pass-through shafts. A system of NBR rubber packing rings assures the protection of the bearing from the entry of dirt, humidity, water and steam during cleaning cycles, avoiding the deposit of contamination preserving the functioning even in environments subject to aggression from the external environment.

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Damping vibrations, shocks and noises

lesa+Ganter vibration-damping elements represent an easy and effective solution to damp unfavourable vibrations produced by moving bodies or non-balanced vibrating masses which can also affect adjacent equipment improving operator safety and comfort. They are ideal for use with compressors, fans, vibrating feeders, rotary pumps or electric motors. Manufactured with natural rubber NR, hardness 40, 55, 60 or 70, combined with zinc-plated steel or AISI 304 stainless steel threaded inserts, Elesa+Ganter damping elements are from now available in a wide range of dimensions and shapes. In addition to the already well-known series with cylindrical (DVA.1, DVA.2, DVA.3 – DVA.4, DVA.5) or parabolic shape (DVA.6, DVA.7), Elesa+Ganter has recently introduced on the market new solutions. DVB.6 and DVB.7 rubber bushes with conical shape, which are generally used as bumpers or limit stops for the absorption of vibrations. Standard executions are available with Ø from 20 to 60 mm and stiffness from 49 N/mm to 975 N/mm. New DVC.1, DVC.2, DVC.3 vibration-damping elements with bobbin shape. Under pressure, they allow more lateral movement as well as vertical dampening. Available with Ø from 10 to 95 mm, they provide stiffness from 15 N/mm to 903 N/ mm. In addition, DVE series bell-shaped mounts, composed of two metallic elements joined together by a rubber anti-vibration body. A round element with a boss and a threaded pass-through hole constitutes the base for fixing to the vibrating machine. Another element, oval or square shaped, constitutes the flange for fastening to the floor. Suitable for applications with rotary machines that do not present big

dynamic imbalances, where elasticity is required both vertically and transversely. These damping elements provide stiffness from 13 N/mm to 448 N/mm. Elesa+Ganter buffers GN 454 are used as end-stop buffers, e.g. conveyor trolleys. They can be fixed on the damping side with socket head cap screws DIN 912. They absorb most of the kinetic energy development on impact. They act as dampers and prevent damaging shock and rebound. They also act as sound dampers. These buffers are also used as levelling feet. Last, but not least, LW.A vibration-damping levelling elements, composed of base, plate, stem and washer in zinc-plated steel, NR rubber damping element with NBR synthetic rubber packing ring. Their max. limit static load is up to 40,000 N and contributes to the stability of the machinery even in the presence of strong vibrations.

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The next step in Cutting Mild Steel Precision plasma cutting of contours in mild steel up to 50 % faster with HiFocus neo and Smart Focus

Contour Cut Speed (CCS) is a patented plasma cutting technology from Kjellberg Finsterwalde, Germany, for the cutting of contours in mild steel

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jellberg is the longest established manufacturer of plasma cutting machines in the market and offers plasma and laser cutting products for a wide range of different cutting tasks. With these high-quality products made in Germany excellent results can be achieved for automated, mechanised or manual cutting. Kjellbergs subsidiary Kjellberg Cutting and Welding India Pvt. Ltd. in Pune takes care of all activities concerning sales and service in India since 2015. Contour Cut Speed (CCS) is a patented plasma cutting technology from Kjellberg Finsterwalde, Germany, for the cutting of contours in mild steel. The Contour Cut technology cuts smaller contours, in particular holes with a diameter/material thickness ratio of 1:1, at the highest quality. With Contour Cut Speed contours can be cut at similar quality up to 50 % faster. CCS uses the same consumables and enriches the existing Contour Cut technology with a

number of significant economic advantages, as there are reduced cost per metre cut as a result of higher cutting speeds in the quality area, very low heat-affected zone, high quality in terms contour accuracy, perpendicularity and surface quality as well as further reduction of angular deviation at inner and outer contours and excellent repeat and dimensional accuracy. Contour Cut Speed is integrated as a standard feature of all plasma cutting units of the HiFocus neo series and the Smart Focus series. Smart Focus is the new plasma cutting series from Kjellberg Finsterwalde for the cutting range from 1 to 100 mm. With just a few, these new compact units achieve excellent cutting results â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even under challenging conditions.

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Powerful Magnetic Grippers for hot parts

chmalz’s new series of magnetic grippers are designed to handle ferromagnetic workpieces and feature high holding forces and excellent temperature resistance. These grippers make it easier to handle ferromagnetic workpieces such as perforated plates, laser-cut parts or sheet metal with drill holes and apertures. Custom connection options ensure that there is always a surface on the product that is suitable for gripping The magnetic field of an integrated permanent magnet ensures that the workpieces are gripped securely. Compressed air is used to move the magnets, which activates and deactivates the gripping. A voltage source is therefore not required. A low level of compressed air is sufficient to control the gripper and ensures reliable operation even if the compressed air supply fluctuates. The magnetic gripper’s bistable design provides reliable, fail-safe operation even if the compressed air level drops: The workpiece remains securely gripped even

if the power supply fails because the magnet retains its current position, whether “grip” or “set down.” The grippers’ aluminum housing makes them extremely compact and lightweight. Schmalz offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the new series, for example custom attachment systems with mounting threads for holders on three sides. Multiple grippers can also be installed directly next to one another in a block. Optional extensions for the grip surface allow for optimal handling of round and non-flat workpieces such as pipes, and they can be individually adjusted to fit specific workpieces. Schmalz offers two versions in various sizes: The HP (High Performance) version generates high holding forces for particularly heavy workpieces with low residual holding force. A removable friction ring made from a material that leaves few marks withstands great lateral forces while also protecting the surface of the workpiece. The diameter of the grip surface

Schmalz introduces a new series of magnetic grippers. The HT (High Temperature) version is suitable for handling applications in the hightemperature range

ranges from 20 to 50 mm for the HP version and achieves significantly higher holding forces than the current SGM series.

For more information E-mail: m.d.honap@schmalz.com Web: www.schmalz.com

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