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AECOM awarded US$30-million program management contract for Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor in Gujarat

ECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced that it has been awarded a program management contract for the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) in Gujarat, India, for the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The US$30-million contract has a base period of five years, with an option to extend for additional fiveyear terms. AECOM will provide full program management services for the DSIR as part of the DMIC Development Corporation’s new cities infrastructure program. The program aims to transform India’s manufacturing and service base by developing a number of smart, sustainable and industrial cities along the DMIC a 921-mile long corridor between Delhi and Mumbai. The 347-square-mile DSIR township will be the first city

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implemented under the program. “AECOM is honored to play a part in this key program as it works to expand India’s manufacturing and services base, as well as contributes to the development of the DMIC into a global manufacturing and trade hub,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer. “We look forward to the opportunity to draw on AECOM’s global expertise in order to build a smart, sustainable city.” The Dholera region comprises 22 villages that will be incorporated as part of the master plan. AECOM’s project scope consists of implementing all base infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage, roads, highways, power, information and communications technology (ICT) and rail; performing extensive flood-control and drainage measures to protect the future city; and overseeing the development and execution of all public-private partnership delivered projects, such as the rail connecting Ahmedabad to Dholera, industrial (tertiary) wastewater treatment and potable water treatment plant. “Nothing of this scale or complexity has ever been attempted in India before,” said Jagdish Salgaonkar, AECOM’s program director and regional managing director, major projects, Asia. “This project will set up a model for a new sustainable urbanism

in India.”The DSIR will be built in three phases with the estimated construction value for the Phase 1a (2013-2018) base infrastructure to be worth more than US$2 billion.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2013.

For more information AECOM Web: www.aecom.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Ericsson and STMicroelectronics complete transaction to splitup ST-Ericsson

Formal transfer of relevant parts of ST-Ericsson to the parent companieshas takenplace on August 2, 2013 Close down of the remaining activities of ST-Ericsson has started

ricsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) announced the closing of the transaction for the split up of ST-Ericsson. This follows the announcement the Companies made on March 18, 2013 on the chosen strategic option for the future of the jointventure. Effective August 2, 2013 Ericsson has taken on the design, development and sales of the LTE multimode thin modem solutions, including 2G, 3G and 4G interoperability. In total, approximately 1,800 employees and contractorshave joined Ericsson. ST has taken on the existing ST-Ericsson products, other than LTE multimode thin modems, and the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)connectivity solution sold to a third party, and related business as well as certain assembly and test facilities. In total, approximately 1,000employees have joined STMicroelectronics. As previously communicated, Ericsson and ST have taken the expenses and the margin of their respective activities since March 2, 2013. The close down of the remainingparts of ST-Ericsson has started and both parents are assuming equal funding of the wind-down activities. Douglas Gilstrap, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategist at Ericsson said: “We welcome the team of about 1,800 modem-experts that join Ericsson. Ericsson continues to see great value in the LTE multimode thin modems as they are an important part of our vision of 50 billion

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connected devices in a Networked Society. The market potential is there and Ericsson will now focus on bringing the best modems to market, and work closely with customers to integrate them into their products.” Georges Penalver, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer atST said: “We have finalized the agreement fully on track to our plan, with minimized social impact and lower exit costs than anticipated. Wewelcome our new employees as we areadding strong competencies in the areas of embedded processing, RF, analog and power technologies, as well as in software and complex system integration, to fuel growth in many of our product areaswhere we have significant business opportunities”. As communicated in the second quarter 2013 earnings press release, ST estimates that its total cash costs net of proceeds from beginning 2013 through the end of the joint venture, including the covering of ST-Ericsson’s ongoing operations during the transition period and the restructuring costs related to the exit from the joint venture, will be in the range of approximately $300 million to $350 million.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Battery free orientation tag Correct orientation of items or machinery can now be monitored through the Kineo1 passive sensor tag

he Kineo1 from Farsens S.L., San Sebastián, Spain, is a battery free RFID sensor tag capable of transmitting a unique identifier and the associated orientation data to a commercial EPC C1G2 reader without the need of a battery on the sensor tag. The Kineo1 tags can communicate to around 1.5 meters (5 feet) and, as they transmit through materials such as plastics or concrete, they can be embedded in hardly accessible locations. These battery free sensor tags provide 3-axis acceleration data with an ODR of 10Hz. The tag comes in a variety of antenna designs and sizes to adapt the performance to the required application. Evaluation kits are available. The main advantage of the product lies on the possibility of using the sensor without batteries at all. This feature allows for a wide range of opportunities using orientation sensors in applications where the accessibility is restricted, or where the use of batteries is not recommended. The Kineo1 will never require a battery change, saving the costs associated to maintenance.The Kineo1 monitors the correct orientation of user’s key/ high value assets. An application in which “This side up” is important for the performance or integrity of the asset, such as logistics of fragile products or devices, the passive RFID accelerometer is a perfect solution. It will allow supply chain managers identify process/logistics losses due to incorrect item handling. Farsens designs and manufactures full passive RFID sensor solutions. Their proprietary UHF RFID IC allows Farsens to develop long range solutions for asset tracking – via the unique ID – and monitoring – via the attached sensor – without the need of any battery on the tag.

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REC flags off ‘Smile on Wheels’, a Mobile Medical Unit to Improve Health Care Services, under CSR initiatives

ural Electrification Corporation Limited (RECL), a Government of India Navratna Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, in partnership with Smile Foundation, a national level development organisation, launched a mobile medical unit, “Smile on Wheels”, under CSR initiatives. The Smile on Wheels was flagged off by Shri Rajeev Sharma, CMD, RECL, on 13th August, in presence of other senior officials of RECL. The mobile medical unit would be deployed in Rae Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, with the objective of rendering affordable & advance primary health care to the underprivileged population of remote rural areas through preventive, promotive & curative services through an efficient and cost effective health delivery system at their doorsteps. The mobile medical unit shall provide services to the people residing in targeted villages in the areas of reproductive and child health including antenatal care to ensure safe motherhood and general health care services along with linkages to nearby government health institution, private clinics and health centers. The Smile on Wheels would visit select villages in Rae Bareilly as per well designed roster finalized in consultation with the local community. Rae Bareilly, one of the 70 districts of Uttar Pradesh, is primarily a rural district with a total population of 34,04,004 persons (2011 census), with more than 90% of its population residing in about 1755 villages. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Rae Bareli as one of the country’s 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). This project aims at bridging this gap between demand and availability of primary health services in the region through the mobile medical unit and through its information, awareness and capacity building activities. For more inforamtion E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

NComputing announces new vSpace Server Software for enhanced application and desktop virtualization experience New vSpace Server Software Release Extends Support to Latest Windows Desktop Environments Delivers Rich User Experience, Easy Management and Scalability with vSpace Management Center for Mid-to-Large Deployments

Computing, the leader in accelerating the adoption of desktop virtualization, today announced the latest major release of its awardwinning vSpace Server software. Available immediately, the new release of vSpace Server software extends application and desktop virtualization capabilities to Windows Multipoint Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. The vSpace Server software is a core component of the vSpace Virtualization Platform, a fully integrated, end-to-end solution from NComputing, to deliver the true benefits of desktop and application virtualization to millions of users worldwide. Market pressures, budget constraints and a mobile workforce are increasingly driving organizations to desktop virtualization as a viable alternative to traditional PC computing. Through a unique combination of simplicity, performance and value, NComputing removes the barriers and accelerates the adoption of desktop virtualization for today’s high priority IT initiatives, including mobility, BYOD and migration to new versions of Windows operating environments. The new release of vSpace Server software addresses today’s market needs with a rich computing experience, enhanced collaboration and increased productivity for corporate users. In addition to significant hardware, management

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and energy cost savings compared to deploying PCs, IT administrators can also enable their users to securely work from anywhere, anytime and on any device. “The latest major release of the vSpace Server software demonstrates NComputing’s continued commitment to simple, powerful and affordable desktop virtualization for mid-size enterprises, small to medium businesses and key verticals. By offering support for the latest Windows environments, users can continue to rely on NComputing technology to grow and adapt to their emerging business needs,” said Raj Dhingra, CEO, NComputing, Inc. NComputing’s new vSpace Server software complements the growing global adoption of desktop virtualization and management technology by an increasing number and also type of customers. Today, NComputing’s solutions are in use by more than 20 million daily users in 140 countries, and are widely recognized for security, ease of use, high-performance and value. Downloads of vSpace Server software have crossed 10,000 over the past three months, demonstrating solid market traction by healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, education and other market segments.

Windows Multipoint Server 2012 and Windows 8 The new vSpace Server software extends application and desktop virtualization capabilities for the latest Microsoft environments, including Windows Multipoint Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. This enhances the user experience with improved graphics performance and expanded USB peripheral support.

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REVIEW Monthly Magazine On Engineering & Allied Industry

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Automation is an ideal go to productivity

“ The sugar industry has given me so much, I can’t ask for anything more ”

PC_SCHMATIC : Time saving electrical CAD software

Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire Chairman and CEO Schneider Electric SA.

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

Mr. G.D Agarwal, Chairman, Shrijee Group

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

Schmersal India : Pioneering the machine safety technology

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126 Microscan : Global Leadership with Technology Innovation

Sumitomo Drive : The legacy of technology perfection

Mr. Scott Summerville President Mircroscan

Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar National Sales & Marketing Manager Sumitomo Drive Technologies

PRODUCT SHOWCASE PROJECT UPDATE

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Mr.Sagar Bhosale Managing Director Schmersal India Pvt. Ltd.

SUCCESS STORY

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Making the most of hydraulics : Ravish Madan

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NEWS UPDATE 2

CORPORATE PORTFOLIO

AECOM awarded US$30-million program management contract for Delhi Mumbai IndustrialCorridor in Gujarat

Electrotherm (India) Limited : Success through innovation

Ericsson and STMicroelectronics complete transaction to splitup ST-Ericssont

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146 Jameks Engineering Pvt. Ltd : The emerging technocrat with vision to lead

18 Linde India appoints new Managing Director 22 Sanofi India to use renewable energy for its Ankleshwar manufacturing site

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Automation of a Paint Manufacturing Plant

42 VC funding in Smart Grid remains lackluster in Q2 2013 with $50 million reports Mercom Capital Group 46 NTPC NCR-HQ organises NTPC open competition for executive talent

Konecranes smart maintenance techniques

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54 Industrial pH monitors offer reliable readings for harsh and noisy environments

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210 Atlas Copco - Compressed Air Piping Systems

September 2013

Third HaasTEC open house announced by Haas Automation India

“Kinetic Rain” A perfect symbiosis of technology and art

maxon motorDriven by precision

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68 ELECRAMA 2014 : Engineering students with Innovative electrical products to light up “Engineer Infinite”

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64 Delta showcases its next-gen range of products at InfoComm India in September, 2013 66 Nirupam Sahay elected as the New President of ELCOMA

BLOODHOUND SSC turns to Renishaw for 3D printing expertis

Moveable power packages: igus adds HD & motor variant to the e-spool series

58 Gurgaon gets its first ever door-to-door e-waste pick-up service

62 Cigniti Technologies opens a new global test engineering center in Hyderabad

Transforming Indian blue chip companies with Indian technology that is a curve ahead of the curve

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

52 CANopen conformance test tool

60 CIDC jointly with NIOS offers Vocationalcum-Academic Integrated Program in “Construction Supervision (Civil)”

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Ninety four year old DPSC rechristened India Power

TECH EDGE

24 Freudenberg launches global idea competition

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

KATLAX wireless converters on SCADA based wastewater treatment plant

FLIR thermal imaging cameras help to ensure consistent quality of FIAT cars

181 New Trends in Process Automation

Simulation software & its evaluation & selection methodology

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Godrej Efacec discovers efficient Automation and Robotics through EPLAN ................. 190

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

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AUTOMATION 2013 EXHIBITION SPECIAL

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

ELdFOS &

Process for De-phos & De-sulphur

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

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

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BUSINESS NEWS

Continued from page no.8 Center is growing rapidly. 60 percent of customers today represent corporate environments, while 17 percent come from education and 15 percent represent manufacturing, healthcare and the retail markets.

New Support and Subscription Programs

World-class software support and new product innovation from NComputing ensures that customers realize maximum value from their desktop virtualization technology investments. Membership in the NComputing Support and Subscription (SnS) programs is now available for the vSpace Server and vSpace Management Center software products. Customers who participate in the vSpace SnS programs are entitled to the new vSpace 7.1 Server software release immediately. Customer purchasing of NComputing SnS is increasing. What’s more, more than 80 percent of SnS purchasers have selected NComputing’s Premium Support option.

Availability

The new release of the vSpace Server software is available immediately to new customers or as an upgrade for existing customers with membership in the NComputing SnS program. The software is included with all new purchases of NComputing client devices, including the L-series and M-series, and with new software client access licenses.

Resources

● NComputing ● vSpace Server ● vSpace Virtualization Platform

About NComputing

NComputing, Inc. is the leader in accelerating the adoption of desktop virtualization. Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity, performance and value, NComputing’s integrated solutions serve global enterprise and mid-market companies in key verticals, such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users in 140 countries, the company is fueling the adoption of desktop virtualization faster than any other in the world. For more information Web: www.ncomputing.com

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Linde India appoints new Managing Director

inde India Limited, a member of The Linde Group, announced that as part of its planned leadership succession, Mr Moloy Banerjee has been appointed as the Managing Director of the company and a member of its Board of Directors effective 30 July 2013. Mr Banerjee succeeds Mr Srikumar Menon, who stepped down as Managing Director and from the Board of Directors at the close of business on 29 July 2013. Mr Menon will continue as The Linde Group’s Managing Director for South Asia, responsible for its businesses in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Linde India, Mr Sanjiv Lamba, said, “The Board is delighted to have selected Moloy Banerjee to the post, recognising Moloy’s extensive knowledge and experience in the business built over a very successful 28-year career in India and abroad. Mr Menon has over the last few years successfully put Linde India on its growth path, and we are confident that Moloy will be able to build on Linde India’s strengths and further advance the company’s strategy and leadership position in the country.” Mr Banerjee said, “I am honoured to be appointed to succeed Mr Menon as Managing Director of Linde India, and am excited about the many current opportunities and future prospects of our business. I look forward to working with the management and staff of the company to deliver on these opportunities even as we continue in our mission of safely providing leading, innovative and quality solutions for the gases and engineering industry in India.”

About Linde India Limited:

Linde India Limited, formerly known as BOC India Limited, is the leader in gases business in India since 1935, providing a one-stop solution to all businesses for gas supply and related equipment and services. We manufacture cryogenic and non-cryogenic vessels and also design and commission projects. The company has excelled through successfully blending local innovation and adaptation with international expertise from The Linde Group. Be it for food processing, medical, domestic or industrial use, Linde India provides tailor-made solutions for its customers, conforming to the strictest international standards of production and safety. For more information, Web: www.linde.in /www.linde.com

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BUSINESS NEWS

Sanofi India to use renewable energy for its Ankleshwar manufacturing site

anofi India Limited announced that it has signed an agreement with India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), for a 2.1 MW (megawatt) offsite windmill installation, to generate renewable power for captive consumption at its Ankleshwar manufacturing site. Present in India since 1956, Sanofi is one of few healthcare companies in the country exploring the use of renewable energy sources for its manufacturing operations. In 2012, Sanofi’s Goa manufacturing site demonstrated the utilization of biomass from agro waste to generate energy. In addition to creating employment for local villagers, the biomass project helped reduce the site’s steam cost as well as its dependence on fossil fuel. “As a global healthcare leader, Sanofi believes that reducing our carbon footprint and using energy responsibly are part of our mission to help protect life on this planet. We strongly support the use of renewable energies, and hence initiated a study in 2012 to better understand the local renewable energy market in India to identify available opportunities”, said Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar, Managing Director-India and Vice-President South Asia. “We are very pleased to partner with Suzlon to explore the use of wind energy, which is today India’s fastest growing renewable energy source.” The manufacturing site at Ankleshwar - one of Sanofi’s

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- Signs a 2.1 MW project with Suzlon Group three GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant state-of-theart manufacturing sites in India produces solid dose formulations and Active Pharma Ingredients (API). Between its two facilities at Goa and Ankleshwar, Sanofi has the capacity to manufacture 8.5 billion tablets annually. “We are pleased to partner with Sanofi, which is one of India’s leading healthcare companies. In times when the future of our planet is being discussed on various forums, it is extremely encouraging to see businesses taking proactive steps to offset their carbon emissions. We look forward to building a successful wind power project with Sanofi”, said Mr. Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group.

About Sanofi

Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY). In India, Sanofi operates through five entities - Sanofi India Limited, Sanofi-Synthelabo (India) Limited, Sanofi Pasteur India Private Limited, Shantha Biotechnics Limited

and Genzyme India Private Limited.

About Suzlon Group

The Suzlon Group is ranked as the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine supplier, in terms of cumulative installed capacity and marketshare, at the end of 2012. The company’s global spread extends across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North and South America with over 22,500 MW of wind energy capacity installed, operations across 32 countries. The Group offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios ranging from sub-megawatt onshore turbines at 600 Kilowatts (KW), to the world’s largest commerciallyavailable offshore turbine at 6.15 MW - with a vertically integrated, lowcost, manufacturing base. The Group - headquartered at Suzlon One Earth in Pune, India - comprises Suzlon Energy Limited and its subsidiaries, including REpower Systems SE.

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Freudenberg launches global idea competition

“ideaTrophy” 2013; Group searches for best business ideas

or the first time Freudenberg has launched a global idea competition for external applicants. Technology providers, research institutes, startups and other market experts are called upon to submit their ideas to the 2013 international “ideaTrophy” together with Freudenberg’s 37,000 associates. “The constant search for innovations spurs our associates on and forms the basis of our company’s long-term and sustainable success,” explains Dr. Joerg Matthias Großmann, Regional Representative for the Freudenberg Group in India. “Through our long-term commitment in India, we know that people are very creative and innovative here. I’m sure we will receive many great suggestions for the global ideaTrophy.” Ideas in the seven fields of renewable energy, water purification, medical devices and technology, renewable resources, solvent-free surface coatings, sealing solutions for the oil and gas industry, vibration control in railway and general industry can be submitted to the Freudenberg “IdeaTrophy” website www.ideatrophy-freudenberg.com before October 28, 2013. In addition to monetary prizes, there is also the possibility of seeing the idea turned into a successful start-up. Innovations will be one of the main driving forces for the success of Freudenberg in the future. Worldwide, more than 2,200 associates are employed in research and development with India lending significant momentum to innovation. Freudenberg operates three research

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facilities in Mysore, Pune and Mohali, where innovative products for the Indian and South-East Asian / Pacific Region are developed and tested. Commitment to innovation in India is to be intensified even more in the future. The global ideaTrophy is a new approach, to involve external applicants from India into this process. In the past, only Freudenberg Group associates were able to submit ideas to the competition and have the opportunity of turning their ideas into successful start-ups. The tender process now open to external applicants is based on the seven fields identified by the Freudenberg Group as growth areas. “The competition should strengthen the Freudenberg Group’s innovation culture on the one hand. And on the other hand we want to promote new business development projects in those fields where we see growth potential, using knowledge from external ideas,” says Dr. Matthias Messer, who is responsible for the “ideaTrophy.”

The growth fields focus on the following issues: Renewable energies:

Components for electrical or electrochemical energy storage, electricity generation from renewable energies and e-mobility.

Water:

More efficient water purification by means of membrane and micro-filter technology as well as water-saving technologies.

Health: Components for medical-technology equipment, products and applications.

Renewable raw materials:

The use of renewable raw materials at Freudenberg and alternative raw materials to produce new sustainable products.

Solvent-free surface coatings:

Surface treatments, in particular water-based (solvent-free) polyurethane coatings for textiles, technical textiles, synthetic leather, flame-retardant textiles etc.

Oil and gas:

Innovative sealing solutions and vibration control technology for the upstream segment as well as high temperature thermoplastics / elastomers.

Rail and vibration control technology for general industry:

Components for rail technology and new business for vibration control technology in the general industry segment (e.g. wind energy, agricultural and construction machinery, building technology etc). “Applicants can submit just a few descriptive sentences, a wellthought out business plan or even detailed ideas for a start-up company. It’s the idea that counts,” explains Messer. “The ideas must, however, be relevant to Freudenberg’s strategic growth fields.” Criteria to evaluate the ideas include customer benefit and ease of technical implementation, www.engrreview.com

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but the “maturity” of the idea is also taken into account. Within the scope of the international competition, the winning prizes receive a financial reward of about 80.000 INR. per field; the total prize is worth more than 150.000 INR. And the worldwide-web community can also vote for a prize of about 80.000 INR. The jury consists of representatives of top management at Freudenberg as well as experts in the search fields. The closing date for submission is October 28. The winners will be announced in November and will receive a prize from the Board of Management of the Freudenberg Group. Information about the competition can be found online at www. ideatrophy-freudenberg.com.

Success with innovation

Innovation is the corner stone of the Freudenberg Group’s success. Leather seals resulting in the manufacture of the famous Simmerring played an important role in the development of the company from its origins as a tannery in 1849 to one of the most important global suppliers of general industry and the automotive market. When leather was in short supply in the 1920s, Freudenberg continued with its research and developed artificial leather on the basis of nonwovens. It was soon recognized that nonwovens served as excellent interlinings for the clothing industry. Freudenberg continued tirelessly with its research until the birth of a successful brand - the “ vileda” nonwoven cleaning cloth that cleans like leather. Extensive research also led to the discovery that nonwovens could be used in filter manufacture. These are just a few of the examples that demonstrate the innovative www.engrreview.com

strength and diversification of the Freudenberg Group and its associates. More than 3.500 of these associates are located in India, one of Freudenberg’s most important growth markets. Freudenberg has held business ties with customers and partners in India since the 1920’s, when it started importing raw materials from the Asian subcontinent. The group cooperates with various universities and research institutes such as the Indian Institute for Management in Bangalore. Having the most qualified employees on board is an important factor for sustainable growth and innovative strength. This strategy has already paid off: A young associate at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies in Pune brought up the idea of eee. Sy – an innovative turnkey system for filtering and cooling inlet air to improve the output of gas turbines, engines and compressors in hot and humid climates. Even under current climate conditions, this applies to a big part of the world’s entire land mass. Since the system uses waste heat generated by the plant to enable increased output, eee.Sy was well received by customers all over the world. eee.Sy, an entirely unique, patented concept, stands for “Energy Efficiency Enhancement System”. One of the most recent successful projects started with an associate’s idea to buy a candy floss machine for 30 Euros. The intention was that the machine should help to establish how gelatin can be manufactured from nonwovens. Sugar, like gelatin, is a thermally sensitive material. With the help of a candy floss machine it can be transformed into fiber. In the meantime the idea has led to the development of a marketable

product: “scaffolene” – a highly innovative medical and bioresorbable nonwoven that Freudenberg manufactures using a technicallyadvanced spinning process. “The product demonstrates how much associates can achieve with their ideas,” explains Dr. Matthias Messer. “Scaffolene is now in mass production at a modern manufacturing plant. The next step is to achieve clinical certification for our customers.”

About Freudenberg in India

Freudenberg has held business ties with companies in India for more than 90 years. The Group employs over 3,500 associates at 30 locations. Freudenberg in India recorded sales of Rs.1,114 crores in 2012. For further information please go to www.freudenberg.in

About the Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg is a family company offering its customers technically challenging product solutions and services. The Freudenberg Group is first and foremost a supplier specializing in seals and vibration control technology, filtration, nonwovens, surface treatment products, lubricants and release agents, as well as medical technology and mechatronic products. And especially for mid-size companies, Freudenberg develops software solutions and IT services. The end-user can find modern Freudenberg household products in the shops under the brand names of vileda®, O-Cedar®, Wettex®, Gala® and SWASH®. The Freudenberg Group employed 37,453 people in 57 countries and generated sales of more than €6.3 billion in 2012. For more information Freudenberg Web:www.freudenberg.com

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STMicroelectronics, ARM & Cadence improve tool and model interoperability with three joint contributions to Accellera Systems initiative Proposed Interfaces for Interrupt Modeling, Register Introspection and Modeling of Memory Maps Enable Third-Party Model and Tools

TMicroelectronics, ARM and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced three new contributions to the SystemC Language Working Group of the Accellera Systems Initiative. This collaboration will further increase model and tool interoperability for electronic system-level (ESL) design at the transaction-level. The joint work includes new interfaces for interrupt modeling, which allow seamless integration of models from different companies; application programming interfaces for register introspection that enable tool interoperability to seamlessly display and update register values; and new approaches for memory-map modeling that improve users’ productivity during debugging of virtual platforms for hardware/ software multicore systems. The contributions consist of fully working application programming interfaces (API) and implementations, as well as documentation and examples, released under an Apache 2.0 opensource license and available online at http://forums.accellera.org/files/. “These new interfaces are crucial to strengthening the ESL ecosystem. As a step towards interoperability driven by ST, ARM and Cadence, these proposed standards dramatically reduce risks and efforts associated with the integration of virtual prototypes. Eliminating the need for adapters will increase virtual prototype simulation performances, enable sooner and faster hardwaresoftware integration, and therefore improve product time-to-market,” said Philippe Magarshack, executive vice president, Design Enablement & Services, STMicroelectronics. “Cadence has worked closely with ST, ARM and other partners to develop these open standards proposals,”

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said Stan Krolikoski, distinguished engineer, Cadence. “Adoption of these proposed standard interfaces in virtual prototyping solutions will enable the expansion of the ESL ecosystem and provide added value through interoperability to users.” “The Accellera TLM 2 standard has been very important in enabling an ecosystem of models that can be integrated into SystemC virtual prototypes,” said John Goodenough, vice president of Design Technology and Automation, ARM. “By addressing a key gap in the model-to-model interface and by enhancing tool integration, these proposed contributions further help in ensuring virtual prototypes can be predictably and consistently integrated.” “With the growing adoption of virtual prototypes for early software development, it is important to continue to simplify their creation while adding value for users,” said Yatin Trivedi, director, standards and interoperability at Synopsys. “As a market leader in virtual prototyping, we welcome contributions and discussions that help to advance the Accellera SystemC TLM standard.”“We look forward to working together and collaborating in the Accellera Systems Initiative SystemC Language Working Group to advance the needs for improved virtual prototyping model and tool interoperability,” said Shabtay Matalon, ESL market development manager from Mentor Graphics Corporation. “The initial open source contributions serve as a good catalyst to start the process of addressing and refining these pressing standards challenges.” The first technical proposal addresses the need for better interoperability among SystemC TLM (Transaction Level Modeling) models and proposes a standard interface to model

interrupts and wires at the Transaction Level. This will enable seamless integration of models from different companies with standardized memory-mapped connections, further enhancing the growth of a market for third-party TLM models. The second proposal defines a standard interface between models and tools to support register introspection, enabling tools to seamlessly display and update register values. This interface works in a mix of different user-defined register classes to support platforms integrating heterogeneous models from various model providers. This capability is a key enabler for integration and debug of embedded software on presilicon virtual prototypes. The third proposal introduces an approach to reconstruct system memory maps as seen from initiators, enabling ESL tools to support hardware/software debug on complex virtual platforms, for which understanding of the memory maps is instrumental. It addresses the challenge that memory maps depend on the interconnection of models and as a result each system initiator might have its own view. With these new contributions, ST, ARM and Cadence expect the integration of SystemC models in virtual prototypes will be significantly improved for all users, enabling the models’ quick and efficient deployment. In addition, standard interfaces between models and tools will extend hardware/software integration and debug capabilities using appropriate tools. Within the Accellera Systems Initiative, ARM, Cadence, and ST plan to work with other companies to refine and fully standardize these proposals. Web: www.arm.com/ www.st.com www.engrreview.com

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Telit selected as key representative of the Italian technology industry in go-to-market of Europe’s Galileo Global Positioning System Italian Government Awards 20-Year Veteran in Positioning -Telit a Grant to Develop Technology Adoption Acceleration Products and Services

elit Wireless Solutions, a leading global vendor of high-quality machine-tomachine (M2M) modules and value-added services and solutions, announced that the company was selected among various applicant members of the Italian Technology Industry as one of the nation’s key representatives in the global rollout of Europe’s Galileo ultra-accurate satellite positioning system. The selection reflects the high degree of credibility demonstrated by the Italian Government not only in the bold strategic plan proposed by Telit to accelerate global adoption of the Galileo technology, but also in the company itself. Telit also received a grant to execute its proposed strategic plan. The grant offers Telit the opportunity to accelerate its activities in development of projects for the Positioning technology market. It bolsters human and financial resources required to enable Telit to quickly advance in this market area and achieve leadership in product performance with services to match. This achievement is likely not only to enhance the company’s competitiveness but is also provide measurable boost for the Italian economy, concretely contributing tangible progress in the strategic and very high growth segment of m2m. Telit’s positioning technology R&D center is an integral part of the company’s R&D function headquartered in Trieste, Italy. The inclusion of positioning expertise stems from the company’s M&A over the past few years which have since made it a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative GNSS solutions for OEM applications, from personal and asset tracking to automotive solutions, incorporating over 20 years of pioneering experience with millions of high-performance GPS modules sold worldwide. Galileo is Europe’s global navigation satellite system, designed

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to provide a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service under civilian control. It is inter-operable with GPS and Glonass, the US and Russian global satellite navigation systems. By offering dual frequencies as standard, Galileo delivers real-time positioning accuracy down to the meter range. It ensures availability of the service under all but the most extreme circumstances and informs users within seconds of any satellite failure, making it suitable for safety-critical applications such as guiding cars, running trains and landing aircraft. A range of services will be extended as the system is built up from initial operational capacity (IOC) to reach the Full Operational Capability (FOC) by this decade’s end. The fully deployed Galileo system consists of 30 satellites (27 operational + 3 active spares), positioned in three circular Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) planes at 23 222 km altitude above the Earth, and at an inclination of the orbital planes of 56 degrees to the equator. “Achievement of a leading position in now in Galileo technology not only boosts Telit’s global stance and strength, and consequently that of the Italian technology industry but also extends the reach of our leadership in positioning which already includes two decades of pioneering work in GPS in the United States,” said Dominikus Hierl, chief marketing officer at Telit Wireless Solutions. “The planned work-force expansions in support of this new effort will create extraordinary valueadd, not only in terms of project acceleration but also in innovation, vision and new relationships for Telit.” Ten years on, leveraging the industry’s broadest portfolio of hardware in cellular, short range and positioning technologies, artfully complemented by services and connectivity

from m2mAIR, Telit is M2M’s One Stop Shopfor system integrators. By applying products and services in synergizing bundles, delivered with global support and logistics matching each individual need or want, Telit minimizes technical risk shortening time to market to the Internet of Things. Now, innovate!

About Telit

Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed under Telit Communications PLC), a global enabler of machineto-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning module products; and through its business unit m2mAIR, M2M managed and value added services, including connectivity. Telit is M2M’s top one-stop-shop offering synergistic hardware and value added services bundles. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through six R&D centers around the globe; and markets products and services in over 80 countries. By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, Telit is able to curb development costs, protect design investments and reduce technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 27 sales and support offices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum. Telit connects organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to real-world data from connected devices, creating new efficiencies, revenue streams, societal and personal benefits. Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers’ innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter. E-mail: editor@engrreview.com www.engrreview.com

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The Launch Ceremony of Power News on ET Now and Celebration of completion of 250 Episodes Overview & Keynote Address- Juhi Rajput, MD, CNFC Media Private Limited

Chief Guest ● Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Honorable Minister of state for Power (Independent Charge), Government of India

Guest of Honors

Lighting the Lamp - (L-R:) Ms. Juhi Rajput, MD, CNFC Media ; Mr. Vijay Karia, CMD, Ravin Group; Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoS for Power (I/C), GOI

very GoodAfternoon and warm welcome to Hon Minister of state Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mr Ashok Lavasa, Mr. Vijay Karia, all the distinguished guests and invitees…… It gives me an immense pleasure to have you all on the occasion of the Launch Ceremony of Power News on ET Now. CNFC media conceptualized and launched Power news on Zee Business in the year 2007. The whole idea was to make a news based weekly program bringing all the viewers the latest news, information and analysis of developments related to policies, projects and investments in the power sector in India; to cover events of the Power sector; update them with facts and figures; capture the views of the industry leaders & experts and highlight the various

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important issues related with Indian Energy Sector. Power News has been an effective means of presentation for electricity scenario in the country, recent govt. initiatives, reform measures, private participation and power scenario in various states. From a modest beginning in April 2007, “Power News” has completed 250 episodes on Bloomberg UTV and Zee Business. In these years, CNFC Media consistently tried to present through this program everything that viewers would want to know about the Indian Power Sector. CNFC brought to the fore exclusive reports on important news of the week, and significant reports prepared by our research team on major issues and concerns related to the Indian Power Sector and this was done by extensive coverage across the country by the team of young and

● Mr Ashok Lavasa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India ● Mr. Vijai Karia, CMD, Ravin Group enthusiastic correspondents. In the state focus segment of the program, we highlighted the current power scenario of the state, its preparation to meet future power demand, Status of AT&C Loss Reduction, Distribution Reforms, IT implementation in Power Distribution, status of Rural Electrification, tariff revision, regulatory reforms and customer grievance redressal system amongst others. The program brought to the viewers, special reports on implementation status of different Govt. schemes at ground level while discussing challenges faced by them and exploring a possible way out for its effective and time bound execution. These were enabled by extensive discussion on the issues with experts of the sector. We also discussed issues which have been crucial for the sector but have not received adequate Continue on page no.34

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Ms.J uhi Rajput, MD, CNFC Media Pvt Ltd. presenting the momento to the Chief Guest Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoS for Power (I/C), Govt Of India attention by policy makers. Understanding the importance of technological Innovation in Power Industry, Power News highlighted the latest technologies available worldwide in generation, transmission and distribution sector with special focus on energy efficiency. To improve the lives of all our citizens, the economy has to grow at a fast pace. Moreover, the growth of the economy depends on making available adequate energy at reasonable cost. The estimated electricity requirement in the year 2030 would necessitate an increase in our current installed capacity of around 225,000 MW, to more than 800,000 MW. Undoubtedly, the country has done a lot by way of adding capacity since Independence, but the

task ahead is far more challenging. This challenge also gives us a great opportunity. In a country as vast as ours, the strategy has to be multifaceted. We have to work on all the aspects like adding capacity, strengthening transmission, reforming and intensifying distribution and keeping the communication channels open between the professionals, the consumers and the electricity utilities. It is vital for a practicing power sector professional to be informed of various discussions, debates and issues of the sector. Sharing of experience and dissemination of ideas requires a platform. And Power News has worked towards providing that essential platform for the power sector. I’m happy to share with you that around dozen of our episodes had more than 50% viewership share among various business channels. With your keen interest and viewership , we were able to achieve this feat. After successful completion of 250 episodes of “Power News” programme on Bloomberg UTV and Zee Business, CNFC Media has joined hands with Times Group and is launching “Power News” programme on ET NOW. From 27th July, You would be able to watch Power news,

(L to R) : Mr.Vijay Karia, CMD, Ravin Group; Mr. Ashok Lavasa, Addl. Secretary, MoP, Gol; Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoS for Power (I/C), Gol; Ms. Juhi Rajput, MD, CNFC Media.

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the only show devoted to the Power Sector every Saturday & Sunday @ 06:30 PM on ET Now. Our aim would be to bring some more research based knowledge intensive reports and heady discussion in the show. The objective cannot be achieved without the constant involvement, gratifying co-operation and active participation of the entire Power sector. Hereby, we look forward to your kind support, suggestions and regular feedback to make this program more effective. To meet this end, we plan to expand our advisory committee and I take this occasion to invite amongst the esteemed experts present here to be a part of the committee which would infuse diverse views. We at power News are in the process of building initiatives in the direction of energy efficiency and innovative solutions and models. I thereby request Hon Minister to give us an opportunity to present these case studies and reports and also give us valuable inputs on various aspects being discussed on the show. Moving on to the key support our program has received, I’d like to extend my heartiest thanks to Ravin Group for being the prime sponsor and supporting Power News for so many years.. at the same time I express my profound gratitude to the other sponsors..L&T, Jindal Steel & Power, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited for supporting Power news from the year of its inception as well as other sponsors Indian Energy Exchange, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Power Finance Corporation and North Eastern Electricity Power Corporation, . Our journey wudn’t have been possible without their continued support. Lastly I’d like to thank all the distinguished guests for their encouraging support and gracing this occasion with their presence. E-mail: editor@engrreview.com www.engrreview.com

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ISACA helps enterprises manage vendors using the COBIT 5 Framework New Guide Provides Sample SLAs, Case Studies and Mappings

s enterprises increasingly rely on cloud service providers and other vendors to provide fundamental services, the related risk becomes more significant. Global IT association ISACA has released a new guide applyingthe internationally accepted COBIT 5 governance framework to help enterprises effectively manage vendors.

Vendor Management:

Using COBIT 5 provides practical action items for all stakeholders involved in the vendor-management process, from the board and C-level executives to the legal department and IT.

It outlines:

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ed services effectively,” said NikolaosZacharopoulos, CISA, CISSP, senior IT auditor at DeutschePost-DHL and member of ISACA’s Guidance and Practices Committee.“This means that enterprise requirements and standards are not properly incorporated into vendor contracts, ownership of information being handled by vendors remains unclear, and access to information is not guaranteed if the vendors go out of business.” The ISACA publication emphasizes that IT vendor management is not solely IT’s responsibility, and clarifies the responsibilities of stakeholders within the enterprise. “As companies worldwide are turning toward fewer but much more integrated vendors, they are benefiting from a single point of contact. However, they are simultaneously increasing risk to the enterprise, and that risk needs to be managed rigorously by all stakeholders,” said Zacharopoulos. “The COBIT 5 framework provides tested guidance to help them effectively govern these relationships so they deliver maximum value withminimum risk.”

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VC funding in Smart Grid remains lackluster in Q2 2013 with $50 million reports Mercom Capital Group

Home and building automation companies totaled the most deals in the sector ($33 million in five deals), followed by grid optimization companies ($17 million in three deals) and advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) and security companies with one deal each. There were three M&A transactions in Q2 2013. The lone disclosed transaction this quarter was Cisco’s acquisition of JouleX for $107 million. Last quarter, there were four transactions, of which only one was disclosed for $11 million.

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ercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the smart grid sector during the second quarter of 2013. Smart grid venture capital (VC) funding in Q2 2013, totaled $50 million in ten deals. Except for one quarter, Q3 2012, VC funding has been stuck in the $50-$70 million range with 9-12 deals for almost two years, according to Mercom. Smart Grid VC Funding Chart: http:// mercomcapital.com/assets/images/ Charts/SG-Q2-2013/Chart_-_1.png “Even though the number of deals were consistent compared to the last few quarters, this was one of the lowest funding quarters in the last four years,” commented Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group. The Top 5 deals were led by Enlighted, which raised $20 million in a Series C round. New investor RockPort Capital led the round and was joined by new investor DFJ JAIC. Existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Intel Capital also participated in the round. C3 Energy raised $15 million. Optimum Energy raised $12.2 million in a round led by new investor Navitas Capital (backed by a venture capital advisory relationship with Johnson Controls); the round also included existing investor Columbia Pacific Capital Management. Ecolibrium Energy received $1.6 million from Infuse Ventures and International Finance Corporation. Rounding out the Top 5

was Integrated Energy Management Solutions, which raised $1 million. Top 5 VC Chart: http:// mercomcapital.com/assets/images/ Charts/SG-Q2-2013/Chart_-_2.png Home and building automation companies totaled the most deals in the sector ($33 million in five deals), followed by grid optimization companies ($17 million in three deals) and advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) and security companies with one deal each. There were three M&A transactions in Q2 2013. The lone disclosed transaction this quarter was Cisco’s acquisition of JouleX for $107 million. Last quarter, there were four transactions, of which only one was disclosed for $11 million. To learn more about the report, visit: Smart Grid Q2 2013 Funding and M&A Report.

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REC conferred the Governance Now PSU Award 2013

EC received the Governance Now PSU Award on 24 July 2013 for strategic performance in the Navratna Category. Honourable Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Praful Patel, presented the award to Shri P J Thakkar , Director Technical, REC. Senior Officers from REC and dignitaries from other leading public and private sector organizations were also present at the event. The ceremony was a platform to facilitate PSUs recognizing their governance, competitiveness and strategy. The award ceremony was organized at Hotel Le Meriden by Governance Now, a leading magazine in the governance domain. For more inforamtion E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

REC signs a loan agreement with DVC

EC and DVC signed a loan agreement for funding of the first 2X660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Unit at Raghunathpur, Purulia, West Bengal. The agreement was signed on 22nd July 2013, at Kolkata in the presence of Shri Rajeev Sharma, CMD, REC , Shri. R.N Sen, Chairman, DVC and other senior officers from both the organizations. The Loan amount of Rs.6,362 Crores is to be funded solely by REC. These units will be a part of Raghunathpur Phase –II expansion programme of DVC. For more inforamtion E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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Storage Industry spreads its wings

he Manufacturers’ Association of Storage Systems (India) - MASS - established in 2009, has increased its membership to 26. MaxiMaa Systems, Jay Equipment, Unique Engineers, Godrej & Boyce, Dewas Technoproducts, Delta Storage, Don Racks, Rolex India, Steelfur Systems, Progressive Angles, Aarkay Enterprise, Reliable Storage, Divakaran Storage, Kirti Industries, etc. are some of its prominent members. The Association stands to enhance the overall image of the industry within the country as well as outside; Create awareness about the storage industry through training and educational seminars across the country; Organise workshops and training programs pertaining to manufacturing technologies; and to tie up and invite delegations from other countries to exchange views and learn from their experiences so as to improve our capabilities and standing in an ever-changing global market. In its review meeting on 6th Sept. at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, MASS has decided to accelerate its membership drive so that its strength touches 100 in the next few months. On this occasion, the Association organised a talk on “Optimizing Personal & Business Effectiveness” by the well -known management expert, Mr. Arunaagiri Mudaaliar, MD, Pacific Success Insight. In his talk, Mr. Mudaaliar dealt with the proven laws of performance that lead to success of individuals and organisations. “One should always learn to take decisions”, he remarked. By procrastination, we may have missed several business opportunities. When you are unwilling to take responsibility, you also lose power in the organisation. Obstacles, he says, are the conditions of the game. Once you overcome those, you are on the path of success. Sharing your insights, having the right coaching and building a highly motivated team will help us scale new heights. Fast and consistent will certainly beat the slow and steady and win the race, he underlined.

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BUSINESS NEWS

NTPC NCR-HQ organises NTPC open competition for executive talent

ational Capital Region Head Quarter, Noida of NTPC has organised the Regional round of“NTPC Open Competition for Executive Talent’ 2013 (NOCET) to enable the NTPC Executives to develop general management skills, encourage creativity and innovative thinking & build team spirit. Shri A.K.Ahuja, Regional Executive Director (NC) was chief guest of the function. Five teams representing five power stations Dadri, Badarpur, Auraiya, Anta & Faridabad made presentation on the theme “Ensuring Affordable Fuel Security for NTPC”. Four members from each team made lively and mind-boggling audio-visual presentations along with a roadmap for achieving the objective of the theme within the given time frame. Each presentation was followed by question- answer session between the panel of judges as well as the other official’s presenter. The panel of judges consisting of Shri A.K.Ahuja, RED (NC), Shri A.N.Dave, Former RED (NC), Shri J.K.Mitra, Ex Head& Dean FMS (DU). A team consisting of Shri Rajender Singh, Dy.Supdt. (FM), Shri Arnav Kothiyal, Asstt. Manager (FM), Shri Pawan kumar Asst Manager (FM) from NTPC Dadri were declared as winners on the basis of presentation & format of report, originality, creative thinking, accuracy of content, extent of research, clarity of presentations, ability to communicate & response to questions. The panel of judges also congratulated all the teams for making thought provoking presentations and shared their words of wisdom with the participating teams. The winning team will participate in corporate level competition to be held at New Delhi shortly. Shri. R.Khetarpal, GM (PE&M.), Shri A.Chidambaram, GM (HR), Shri N.K.Kothari, GM (Badarpur), Shri N.N.Mishra, GM (Fariadabad) and other senior officials were present on the occasion.

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Engineering College at Shivpuri will contribute to the growth of the Country

nion Minister of State for Power Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone of Shivpuri Institute of Technology at Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh. Addressing massive gathering, Shri Scindia said that Growth and development of all parts of the country are important. He said NTPC setting up of this engineering college will enhance the accessibility of local people to technical degree courses which will be of help to the people of the State besides contributing in overall development of the country. Shri U.P. Pani , Director(HR), NTPC in his address said NTPC has substantial presence in the state of Madhya Pradesh. He added that presently, the largest power station in the country , the - 4260 MW Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. NTPC is also planning more power Stations in the State. Local MLAs, Shri ICP Keshari, JS Thermal, MOP , Shri S.N. Ganguly, Reginal Executive Director (WRII) and the leading dignitaries of the region were present on the occasion.

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ANSYS and GosNIIAS partner to increase safety in Russian aerospace industry

Team developing new streamlined platform for integrated modular avionics systems

he safety of Russian aircraft will benefit from a new research partnership between ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) and GosNIIAS, a Russian state scientific research institute that supports aviation systems development. With no current process in place for compliance with worldwide aerospace standards in Russia, this agreement will help fill this void and make compliance with aerospace standards more attainable for this emerging market. Integrated modular avionics (IMA) is an emerging best practice led by airframers who seek an integrated avionics architecture that unifies historically disparate applications, such as flight controls and landing gear software, to better meet worldwide safety standards. The team is developing an off-the shelf technology called SCADE Solutions for IMA that streamlines the code generation of avionics system architectures and creates an automatic IMA configuration table. This software application provides significant time and financial savings during the overall product design process and product reliability. The wider global aerospace industry will also reap the benefits of increased competition as Russia updates its safety compliance processes. “We are pleased to partner with ANSYS to help introduce a more concrete process for the certification of IMA compliant systems to this industry,” said Sergey Yuryevich Zheltov, general director at GosNIIAS. “ANSYS has been a long-

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term technology partner to GosNIIAS, and with today’s increasingly complex avionics systems, we look forward to moving towards a more stable Russian aerospace industry.” “Combining ANSYS expertise in embedded technology with GosNIIAS’ deep knowledge of the Russian aerospace market makes this partnership extremely valuable,” said Eric Bantegnie, vice president of the embedded systems business unit at ANSYS. “It helps us tackle complex engineering challenges by providing a tool dedicated to IMAbased architectures while improving the safety and reliability of airborne systems.”

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GosNIIAS - State Research Institute of Aviation Systems - is a leading scientific research center of the Russian aviation industry. Our main technologies include full cycle of A/C avionics development: development of specifications, algorithms and software, mathematical and hardware-in-theloop simulation and integration of A/C avionics complexes. Our specialists develop solutions for ATM systems and CNS/ATM avionics as well. Since 2003 GosNIIAS is a coordinator of the Russian Integrated Modular Avionics Program. Founded in 1946, GosNIIAS now employs about 2,000 professionals, 20% of them are doctors & candidates of science and more than 57% are specialists with higher education with experience in wide areas of studies. GosNIIAS is located in Russia, Moscow, Victorenko

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ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers’ most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations no matter their industry to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs about 2,500 professionals, many of them expert in engineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 70 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information. ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social channels. To join the simulation conversation, please visit: www.ansys. com/Social@ANSYS ANSYS and any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.engrreview.com

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A video by Schwenk shows the BEUMER twin-belt turning device gently palletising bags Credible video demonstration In order to enable careful palletising of bags filled with building materials, Schwenk Putztechnik relies on the newly developed BEUMER twin-belt turning device. During layer forming, the bags are placed in the correct position with special care, ensuring their dimensional stability. The result is a stable stack with a perfect configuration. The leading building manufacturer shows the mode of operation of this innovative solution in a video film on their website.

he film available u n d e r w w w. s c h w e n k putztechnik.de/Service/ Mediathek/index.php shows the BEUMER twin-belt turning device in operation in palletisers located at the Schwenk Putztechnik GmbH & Co. KG plants in Eigeltingen and Allmendingen. This innovative device gently puts the bags into the desired packing pattern. This way, the bagged materials are optimally prepared for palletising. The bags are turned into the correct position according to a predetermined packing pattern by their net weight and with the help of two belt conveyors, which are arranged in parallel and driven separately. Thus the configuration of the stack is always perfect, which both improves stability and leaves a positive impression on final customers. In the video,

Markus Martin, plant manager of the two Schwenk plants, explains, “we particularly benefit from lower maintenance and operating costs.” Martin further proclaims, “moreover, we do not have to adapt the system when handling different products, which considerably increases productivity.” Thanks to the modular design, the twin-belt turning device could be easily integrated into the existing system. The modified system was ready for use in just ten days. BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. Together with Crisplant a/s and Enexco Teknologies India Limited, BEUMER Group employs about 3,500 people and achieves an annual turnover of about 512 million EUR. With its subsidiaries and sales agencies, BEUMER Group is present in many industries worldwide.

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CANopen conformance test tool

AN in Automation (CiA) has released the version 3.0 of its CANopen conformance test tool (CTT). The completely redesigned tool is improved in many aspects and complies with the CiA 310 CANopen conformance test plan. The CTT is available free-of-charge for CiA members. Non-members may purchase it from CiA Headquarters in Germany. CiA uses this tool for the conformance testing of CANopen devices (CANopen certified by CiA). The tool runs on PCs with Microsoft Windows from Windows 95 to Windows 8 and requires a CAN hardware interface plus COTI lowlevel driver program. COTI software for different PC-to-CAN modules (esd, Ixxat, National Instruments, Port, and Vector) comes with the CTT software. Recently, Peak-System announced that they released COTI-DLLs for CiA’s test tool, which supports all of its CAN-PC interface modules. Some CiA members (esd, MicroControl, Port, and Sandvik) have developed jointly the CTT with the help of Emtas and Ixxat (testing of the tool). The tool will be maintained by CiA Headquarters also providing technical support. “In order to avoid misunderstandings,” said Thilo Schumann, CiA’s CTT expert, “the tool just proofs the CANopen application layer conformity. It is not an analyzing tool.” This means, it reports the detected failures, but doesn’t provide a high-level interpretation of the messages. As mentioned-above, the CiA test laboratory uses the CTT for device certification. TK Engineering (Finland) was the first company submitting CANopen inclinometers for a conformance family test using the new tool. All submitted products passed the test successfully. The Italian company C.O.B.O produces them, the AMU-CB series of single-

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and dual-axis inclinometers. For the conformance testing a CANto-USB dongle from Ixxat was used. In addition, the CANalyzer by Vector observed the bus traffic. “The inclinometers passed the conformance test without any problems,” explained Oskar Kaplun, CiA’s test engineer. “The Windows Wordpad was used to read the CTT’s log file.” Besides conformance testing of CANopen devices, the CiA laboratory provides interoperability testing services. This provided service tests the device on system level: The device-under-test (DUT) is integrated in a CANopen reference network proofing the interoperability of the DUT with the other CANopen devices. Also some stress tests (high busloads, and long bus-lines) are performed. “Conformance tests check the syntax, and interoperability tests check the semantic,” explained Thilo Schumann.

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CANopen-Konformitätstestwerkzeug Nürnberg, 12. August 2013. CAN in Automation (CiA) hat die Version 3.0 des CANopen-Konformitätstestwerkzeuges (CTT) herausgegeben. Das komplette überarbeitete Softwaretool implementiert den Testplan CiA 310. Mitglieder können das Werkzeug kostenlos herunterladen und müssen sich lediglich registrieren. Nicht-Mitglieder können es käuflich beim CiA-Büro in Nürnberg erwerben. Das Werkzeug wird vom CiA für die Zertifizierung von CANopen-Geräten verwendet. Das Tool läuft unter Windows auf PCs und erfordert eine CAN-Hardware-Schnittstelle sowie eine COTI-DLL. Das Software-Tool enthält bereits mehrere COTI-Treiber für verschiedene CANModule (z. B. von esd, Ixxat, National Instruments, Port und Vector). Auch Peak-System liefert COTI-DLLs für

seine CAN-Interfaces. Einige CiA-Mitglieder (esd, MicroControl, Port, und Sandvik) haben das Konfomitätstestwerkzeug gemeinsam entwickelt. Dabei wurden sie von Emtas und Ixxat unterstützt. Das CTT wird vom CiA-Büro gepflegt und weiter entwickelt. „Um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden, das Werkzeug prüft die Konformität zu den CANopen-Diensten, aber es ist kein Analysewerkzeug,“ erklärte Thilo Schumann, CiA-Verantwortlicher für das Testtool. Das CTT zeigt die Fehler an, ohne eine Interpretation der Nachrichten vorzunehmen. Wie oben erwähnt, nutzt der CiA das Werkzeug auch für die Zertifizierung von CANopen-Geräten. TK Engineering aus Finnland war die erste Firma, die CANopen-Produkte mit dem neuen Werkzeug beim CiA zertifizieren ließ. Die ein- und zweiachsigen Neigungssensoren (AMU-CB), die von der italienischen Firma C.O.B.O. hergestellt werden, passierten den Test erfolgreich. Für den Test wurde ein USB-zu-CAN-Modul der Firma Ixxat verwendet. Zusätzlich wurde der Test mit dem CANanlyzer der Firma Vector überwacht. „Die Neigungssensoren passierten den Konformitätstest ohne Probleme,“ sagte Oskar Kaplun, CiA-Testingenieur. „Mit dem Windows-Wordpad wurde die Log-Datei gelesen.“ Neben dem Konformitätstest von CANopen-Geräte, werden im CiA-Testlabor auch Interoperabilitätstests durchgeführt. Dabei werden die zu testenden Geräte im einem Referenznetzwerk geprüft. Zum Interoperabilitätsprüfung gehören auch Stresstest, bei denen das Verhalten der Geräte bei hohen Buslasten und langen Leitungen ermittelt wird. „Konformitätstests prüfen die Syntax und Interoperabilitätstest prüfen die Semantik,“ erläuterte Thilo Schumann. www.engrreview.com

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Industrial pH monitors offer reliable readings for harsh and noisy environments

ole-Parmer offers Thermo Scientific Eutech pH Monitor for high reliability in measurement of pH and easy installation and operation via the intuitive push button user interface. Thermo Scientific Eutech pH 550 monitors are used to measure pH, ORP and temperature values in applications including water treatment monitoring, chemical processing and food processing. This pH Monitor is 1/4-DIN size and can be either panel or wall mounted. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, it has weatherproof, IP65-rated housing suitable for harsh environments and is powered via a 9 VDC source. A 110/220 VAC to 9VDC adapter is included with the pH monitor. ● The pH monitor has userfriendly menu-driven programs and calibrations that are easily performed via the push button

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Gurgaon gets its first ever door-to-door e-waste pick-up service dataserv APAC flags off its pioneering initiative: Residents can have their e-waste picked up and ethically recycled at no cost by calling a toll free number

ataserv APAC, global leader in e-waste management launched the first ever door-to-door e-waste pickup service in NCR at Gurgaon.Dr. Satyendre Duhan – SDM, Gurgaon & Ms Nisha Singh- Councillor, MCG along with dataserv APAC MD, Amit Sardana flagged off the vehicle on the occasion of a roundtable workshop of Residents Welfare Associations (RWA’s) and citizens groups of Gurgaon at the Artemis Hospital. Under the e-waste Rules, original equipment manufacturers [OEMs] must set up household collection services. However, they have been unable to successfully find an end to end solution for pickups as well as for recycling. Dataserv APAC is undertaking this initiative on behalf of OEMs and is also providing a recycling solution. Residents also often give their e-waste to scrap dealers who in turn sell it off to unauthorized e-waste handlers which can be extremely dangerous for both the workers and environment. This vehicle is a part of dataserv’s initiative to encourage Gurgaon residents to dispose-off their e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. The service is supported through toll free, SMS and email. All that this service would require the

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residents to do is to call up the toll free number 1 800 208 28 28 or sms WEEE to 58888 or email contact@ dataserv.co.in to get their e-waste collected. Irresponsible disposal of such devices through illegal operators or junk dealers can cause serious environmental damage and lead to health hazards over time. A recent study conducted by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry)- ‘E-waste in India by 2015’, offers some insights into e-waste generation in the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCR is set become the world’s dumping capital for e-waste as it would generate an estimated 50,000 tonnes of this per annum by 2015. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Amit Sardana, MD, dataserv APAC, said, “India is a growing contributor to the e-waste generated across the globe. In Gurgaon, the situation is similar where the production of e-waste is likely to increase by over 300% by 2020. The city generates over 11,000 tonnes of e-waste every year, but owing to lack of awareness among electronic users, barely 10% is recycled. This initiative seeks to not only sensitize people about safe disposal of any e-waste generated but also bring professional disposal their doorstep.” Mr. Sardana added, “The biggest challenge in e-waste recycling is the gap between end users and recyclers. The objective of the mobile van is to bridge this gap. With the launch of this service, end-of-life e-waste goes straight for proper recycling and will not end up with the informal sector.” Taking this initiative a step ahead, Gurgaon RWA’s pledged their support to the initiative by tying up with dataserv APAC to place e-waste

drop boxes in their colonies to be serviced by dataserv’s free collection initiative. Recycling certificates and comprehensive reporting of e-waste processed will also be made available to users on request.

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Established in December 2011, dataserv APAC Limited is headquartered in Gurgaon, India and operates a recycling facility in Haryana, India with both asset recovery and recycling capabilities. dataserv is amongst the first global authorised recyclers under the new e-waste legislation in India. dataserv APAC is part of the Dataserv Group, a global leader specialising in the reuse, environmentally-secure, ethical breakdown and recycling of e-waste. With a presence across Europe, US, Africa and Asia, the company is the world’s largest remarketer of used electronic goods and a leading player in offering take-back services to global Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEMs) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). dataserv is committed to driving sustainable e-waste management, and as the co-founder of the ‘StEP’ initiative set up by the United Nations, is working with government, industry and society to make a positive impact on the environment. dataserv APAC has recently been awarded with R2 certification which attests to responsible recycling practices followed by the organization. For more inforamtion E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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CIDC jointly with NIOS offers Vocational-cum-Academic Integrated Program in “Construction Supervision (Civil)” CIDC & NIOS shall jointly train and certify “Workers and Supervisors through NIOS-CIDC certification”. The students will be taking this 6 month course through open-learning method 60 hours of classroom teaching together with 240 hours of practical work with exams at the end would enable the students to have a nationally recognised certification of NIOS together with CIDC . The course offered at present is that of “Construction Supervision (Civil)”. Many more such programs are planned to be introduced shortly in Construction and related skills and trades. Such candidates may simultaneously join 12th Class academic courses with NIOS.

onstruction Industry Development Council (CIDC) was established by the Planning Commission, Government of India, to introduce, promote and implement systematic initiatives to upgrade the working of India’s construction industry. Human Asset Development is a major part of CIDC’s current portfolio of work. Providing Vocational Training to enable employment of learners, is a major focal area. CIDC has now joined hands with National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to provide such training on an open-learning model at its centres. In the 12th 5 year plan, the Government of India has kept physical infrastructure building as a focal area. To implement the planned programs, skilled persons are required in this sector. This huge shortage throws up opportunities for person who can acquire skills in the various trades of the Construction Industry. With its countrywide network of training centres, CIDC together with NIOS now provides the opportunity for all persons working or otherwise engaged elsewhere to acquire these skills which will provide gainful opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.CIDC & NIOS shall jointly train and certify “Workers

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and Supervisors through NIOS-CIDC certification”. The students will be taking this 6 month course through open-learning method 60 hours of classroom teaching together with 240 hours of practical work with exams at the end would enable the students to have a nationally recognised certification of NIOS together with CIDC . The course offered at present is that of “Construction Supervision (Civil)”. Many more such programs are planned to be introduced shortly in Construction and related skills and trades. Such candidates may simultaneously join 12th Class academic courses with NIOS. Vocational education offered through open and distance mode is one of the important and popular programs of CIDC & NIOS. Keeping in view the needs of various target groups, the thrust is on providing more vocational and community oriented education and training courses than merely providing general education. Vocational courses which are of six months and one-year duration, are being offered under the program in the area of Construction and related skills and trades. In all the courses of the NIOS-CIDC program students are evaluated on the basis of their

skill, both in theory and practicals. But weightage is given to practicals including projects and hands-on experience. The students can get themselves enrolled at one of the CIDC Centres in his/ her locality and he/ her gets face-to-face counselling and hands-on experience at its four Centres at Sultanpur (Mr. Manoj Chauhan, Ph -05368-249013; e-mail: cidc_ amethi@sify.com), Gorakhpur (Mr. P. K. Mishra, Ph. No: +919235422021; e-mail: cidcgm@gmail.com), Ghaziabad (Mr. S. N. Malhotra, Ph- 01202659305/6 & +919910783041; email: placementcidc@yahoo.com) & Faridabad (Mr. S. N. Singh, Ph- 01296471821/ +919811713662; e-mail: cidctc@yahoo.co.in ) Prospectus-cum-Admissionform is available at the NIOS website, www.nios.ac.in and at CIDC website www.cidc.in. Students can submit their application form round the year at one of the CIDC centers.

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Cigniti Technologies opens a new global test engineering center in Hyderabad

“This facility also has a new world-class cloud enabled performance test lab in addition to the existing mobile, robotics labs helping Cigniti’s clients further leverage its infrastructure. This is another step in our commitment to provide superior software testing services backed by world class labs and IP led testing services to all our clients”, he further added.

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igniti Technologies Limited, the world’s third largest independent testing services company has expanded its operations by adding one more Global Test Engineering Center spread over 34,000 sqft at the Ascendas “V” Park in Hyderabad. This facility is in the same campus as the current Global Test Engineering Center. Speaking on this occasion and declaring the facility open, Mr. C V Subramanyam, Chairman and Managing Director, Cigniti Technologies said, “With the addition of this new facility we now have a total of 95,000 Sq.ft of space across Hyderabad, Dallas and Toronto with world class infrastructure, delivery facilities and cutting edge technology labs. This facility is another milestone in our journey and mission to become the World’s Largest and Most Respected Independent Testing Services Company by 2015”. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Sudhakar Pennam, CEO Cigniti Technologies said, “With the addition of this new Global Test Engineering Center, we are well equipped to meet our current and future growth needs while we continue to expand our operations further. Today Cigniti is a 800 plus people organization worldwide and we plan to hire another 400 by 2014 as we move forward.” “This facility also has a new world-class cloud enabled performance test lab in addition to the existing mobile, robotics labs helping Cigniti’s clients further leverage its infrastructure. This is another step in our commitment to

provide superior software testing services backed by world class labs and IP led testing services to all our clients” , he further added.

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Delta showcases its next-gen range of products at InfoComm India in September, 2013

elta, a leading provider of display technologies, will exhibit its portfolio of display solutions at InfoComm 2013 in India from September 16-18, 2013. InfoComm is a leading audio visual Expo designed for professionals in the audiovisual, information communications and systems integration industries. With more than 40 years of experience in successfully making products for many well-known brands, it will be an excellent time for Delta to share with the industry the depth of its experience and capabilities in developing state-of-the-art audiovisual solutions. Delta, being a platinum sponsor for the event, would be demonstrating its lineup of professional display technologies with new innovations in Visual displays. Delta would be showcasing industry-first Ultra Slim Cube Series featuring super-efficient LED light engines, redundant power supplies, auto alignment, and auto color calibration used in missioncritical, 24/7 control room and broadcast applications. At the Delta booth, the visitors will experience the distinctive and diversified features of Delta innovations. Delta’s LCD Video wall will be seen featuring high brightness displays for control room and non-control room applications. All the DLP and LCD video walls are powered by the DVCS & ICON Pro and MiNiCON (Embedded Vision Control System) control systems. The IP-based, highly expandable DVCS (Distributive Vision Control System)

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supports over 10,000 sources and displays. The MiNiCON is a fully embedded video wall controller that delivers real-time playback, high performance and stability for 24/7 operation. Delta’s WX display solutions at the booth will demonstrate how multiple users can share content on a super-large digital canvas instantly and wirelessly. Showing its expertise in display system integration Delta would also be showcasing Projection mapping technology. The AV professionals at the event will also experience Delta’s line of projectors for education, corporate and large venue applications. With Delta’s goal to bring to the market innovative, high quality display solutions new products would be introduced for indoor and outdoor messaging, control rooms, collaboration and visualization markets at InfoComm’s debut in India.

About Delta Display

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

flexible Wall management Software suite.

About Delta Group

Delta Group, founded in 1971, is the global leader in power and thermal management solutions. Our mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” focuses our role in addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider, Delta’s businesses encompass power electronics, energy management, and smart green life. Delta has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, USA, Europe, Thailand, Japan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. Throughout Delta Group’ s history we have received many global awards and recognition for our business, technology, and corporate social responsibility. In 2012 Delta was selected for two of the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes — the DJSI World Index and the DJSI Asia/ Pacific Index—for the 2nd consecutive year. Delta was also ranked first among the 29 leading companies in the Electronic Equipment sector and named as “Sector Leader” for the first time. Visit Delta, your display solution provider, at Booth D-1, BEC, Mumbai www.deltadisplays.com Email: pr@deltadisplays.com Ph: 0124-4874900

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Nirupam Sahay elected as the New President of ELCOMA

Mr. Nirupam Sahay - President ELCOMA

he Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India (ELCOMA) announced the appointment of Mr. Nirupam Sahay as President of ELCOMA for two year tenure, effective from July 27, 2013. Mr Nirupam Sahay, President, Philips Lighting India, the leading lighting company in India comes with a vast experience of over 18 years across industries such as consumer durables, telecom and financial services. He has been the President of Philips Lighting India since May 2011. “ELCOMA is happy that Mr. Nirupam Sahay has been elected as the President of our Association. With his rich management experience we look forward to his leadership and contribution in further enhancing the effectiveness of ELCOMA”, said, Mr. H.S. Mamak, Advisor, ELCOMA. Commenting on his new role, Nirupam Sahay, said, “I take up

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this role with immense pride, and look forward to driving the lighting industry’s growth and success. In this new role, I aim to work in synergy with the industry members towards promotion and betterment of the Indian lighting landscape and furthering the agenda of energyefficient lighting.” The lighting industry in India has been growing in double digits for the last five years and will continue to grow between 8-10% in the next 3 to 4 years. Heavy infrastructure development, emergence of newly electrified areas and urban development have resulted in this growth. ELCOMA liaisons with government bodies and supports the industry players in matters connected with the lighting industry. Over the last few years ELCOMA has earned the reputation of being the only recognized apex body representing the Lighting Industry in India and continues to lead programs related to BIS standards development, BEE labelling and consumer awareness. ELCOMA is actively working on creating newer policies and initiatives which are focused around LED lighting. LED technology is the future of the industry and at the same time it is good for the environment and for the country.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the

Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 116,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www. philips.com/newscenter.

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The association which was founded 40 years is the Apex Body of Lighting Manufacturers in India. It has played a pioneering role in bringing Indian lighting manufacturers together and developing the industry. ELCOMA has been involved in government activities relating to lighting such as energy saving, environmental protection, technical standards and awareness programmes. With its changing role, ELCOMA has been a member of several government committees, panels and task forces to assist in formulating technical standards for various subjects such as energy efficiency and environment. As an exclusive representative of the lighting industry, ELCOMA has always acted as an important link to support, promote and develop cooperation among electric lamp and component manufacturers and to facilitate the overall interests of its members who are drawn from large, medium and small industry segments. For more inforamtion E-mail: editor@engrreview.com

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ELECRAMA 2014 : Engineering students with innovative electrical products to light up “Engineer Infinite” ● Engineering students to showcase innovative solutions to practical problems in electrical energy sector at Engineer Infinite ● Students need to submit abstract of the project before September 22, 2013 ● Projects after evaluation to be placed under grant list ● Projects under grant list to be provided financial grant of Rs 12,500 ● Cash award of Rs 2 lakh for the winner of Engineer Infinite

LECRAMA 2014, the world’s largest power transmission & distribution (T&D) confluence to be hosted by IEEMA early next year at Bangalore city, will unleash among various other concurrent events, The Engineer Infinite (EI), a platform for engineering students to showcase their innovative projects aimed at providing smart and simple solutions in the electrical energy sector. Following the huge success of the tech fest in the previous two editions of ELECRAMA in 2010 and 2012, Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment, will once again hunt for India’s greatest innovation talent in the electrical sector during the event spread over five days period between January 8-12, 2014. “IEEMA recognizes the

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growing young population of India and understands the potential of powerful youth, which can generate innovative solutions in the electrical energy sector. ELECRAMA 2014 will be the prestigious event for these young & dynamic engineering students who can showcase innovative products in technology areas such as electricity generation & transmission, switch gear, electro mechanical machines, electrical & electronics instrumentation etc. These products will not only be put on display and viewed by lakhs of domestic and international visitors, but also be handsomely rewarded for their efforts,” said Mr. J.G. Kulkarni, President, IEEMA. “With every passing edition, Engineer Infinite has been growing in stature, participation by the colleges and attention from the industry and policy makers,” said Mr. Kulkarni. The pan-India competition opened for engineering students - comprising of under-graduates, post-graduates and diploma students from colleges covering Electrotech subjects -will have to submit their abstract online before September 22, 2013. While the branches in traditional Electrical and Mechanical Sciences are already a part of the branches eligible to participate, Engineer Infinite 2014 will include Computer Science and Information Technology branches as well – recognizing the increasing role of Information Technology in Electrical Energy sector. The abstract will undergo evaluation process consisting of originality of thought and innovation

of ideas, impact of the project on environment and innovation etc, following which the project will be placed under grant list. The projects qualifying for the grant list will be provided a financial grant of Rs 12,500, while each student member would be provided with a fixed financial subsidy to assist them in meeting the expenses for travel, stay, board and local conveyance to attend ELECRAMA 2014 for display of their project. Further, one faculty guide (if registered as part of project team) per selected project team would be provided with a fixed financial subsidy to assist them in meeting the expenses for visiting the event to support their respective student teams. The winner of the Engineer Infinite event will get cash reward of Rs 2 lakh, while two winners in the second position would receive cash prize of Rs 1 lakh each and Rs 50,000 each would be given to three participants winning the third position. The Faculty guides and the Institutions the prize winners belong to would be recognized with a number of certificates

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EPLAN : CAE Solution, Faster - Accurate - Worldwide this intelligent tool is the reduction of up to 70% of the design time and man-hours. In addition, it is able to produce error free drawings and reports by automatically generating all related documentation. After the financial crises, the Indian engineering companies believed in implementing high-end technological solutions to sustain growth in this competitive market. EPLAN engineering solutions help to do electrical engineering in the most efficient, accurate and fastest manner.

Q. What is the overall outlook of EPLAN Software & Service; also brief us about the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global & domestic presence?

Mr. Ramji Singh - Country Head. EPLAN Software & Service - India Q. EPLAN Software & Service is a 100% subsidiary of RITTAL International, which is part of the Friedhelm Loh Group and is one of the leading providers of software solutions in the CAE sector. How did your company manage such tremendous growth? EPLAN is an intelligent CAD/CAE solution provider used for design, engineering, documentation of electrical controls and automation, Fluid, Process plant, P&ID, and panel design in 3D environment on single platform to get cross linking between each other. EPLAN innovation provides interdisciplinary engineering without limits. A major advantage of using

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EPLAN Software and Service, which is part of the German-based Friedhelm Loh Group deals with specialized CAD/ CAE software solutions for Electrical, Fluid, Instrumentation, P&ID, and cabinet design in 3D. EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co, based in Monheim, Germany started in 1984 with a vision to provide comprehensive design and engineering solutions in the world of automation. During the past 25 years, we have grown into a multinational corporation operating in 50 countries in six continents with over 35,000 loyal customers and 95,000 installations worldwide. EPLAN is a synonym for innovative strength, continuity, progress, and investment security within this strong business group. The EPLAN India operation started as a sales and support team www.engrreview.com

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in the year 2000 with the head office in Bangalore and regional offices in Mumbai, Faridabad, Chennai and Pune. We have a customer base of 650 and around 1,700 installations in the Indian market. EPLAN India has proven its success with its stellar software solutions and excellent customer service for over 12 years. EPLAN India is responsible for the promotion of software solutions, training, pre& after sales support, as well as consulting services, customized solutions, and related activities for our range of engineering solutions in the Indian market.

Q. What are the different focus areas for EPLAN?

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

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

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

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

Dedication and investing in R&D is a key factor for our success and continuous growth. EPLAN’s development team in Germany develops globally applicable standard engineering solutions and incorporates valuable customer feedback into our solutions in order to fulfill and satisfy our customers´ requirements. We want to further improve our solutions and to optimize our design and engineering process for our clientele. EPLAN’s research team detects trends and future technologies which will then be implemented into our software by the development team. Also, the focus is to developtailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customer-specifically. EPLAN keeps on adding new features and makes required changes in new versions to stay updated.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business? We regard our customers as our partners in growth and integral to our success. We believe in meeting our customers to listen to their

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needs and to offer them the best solution. Our policy is to be with our customers on time and to ensure the proper implementation of software solutions to its fullest. Of course, we also offer support service for feedback and questions.

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

The current version released recently is EPLAN 2.3; Version 2.3 furthermore provides numerous new application options in the mechatronical engineering process. These include in particular the additions in the field of pre-planning and the configuration of connections that can be routed freely in electrical switch gears as well as in the field of compact pneumatics. EPLAN also includes Wire Harness to its range of Engineering solutions offered. EPLAN Engineering Center One, EPLAN Integration Suite are now more advanced with new features.

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

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

The strengths of CAE solutions are: ● Workflows are more structured due to stream-lined engineering ● Maintenance with a CAE system is simpler with symbol libraries, macros, existing data base etc.

● Automatic Reporting, Documentation like cross reference, Terminal

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Overview, Plant diagram, Cable over view, Parts List, Device tag numbering etc.

● Interdisciplinary design engineering without limits

● Reduces man-hours, increases accuracy, and improves the quality of engineering.

● To stay competitive in this highly globalized market, CAE is becoming mandatory and a necessity for each and every industry. In this fast and furious era, every industry has to stay updated on the latest technology in order to compete and move ahead.

Q. Please highlight the global influence of the CAE software solution industry and what is the differentiating factor? It helps everybody to work and standardize on a common platform, and it allows companies to be on the same page, using a healthy and effective communication channel. In the present era of globalization, CAE solutions help to communicate in the same standard.

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

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

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

We should focus and invest in more CAE education on a basic level, so as to increase the competence level in the market. In this manner, all related industries will be able to attain more skilled professionals with some basic knowledge. Higher management in each industry should make this goal a top priority and to make provisions in the yearly budget to invest in such an educational training. Even after implementing an educational program, a company should invest every year for training and consulting. In addition, they should continuously upgrade their software to the latest version and renew software services in order to get a faster return on their investment.

In all emerging markets, like India, scope and demand of CAE is very high, but we are still at the preliminary stage of adapting and implementing such tools. We predict a 45-50% growth over the next five years.

Q. According to you what are the

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ExxonMobil expands lineup of NSF H1-registered lubricants produced in ISO 22000 certified facilities Facilities manufacturing Mobil SHC Polyrex™, Mobil DTE™ FM and Mobilgrease™ FM Series earned ISO 22000 certification

● Certification to ISO 22000 indicates compliance with one of the world’s most recognized, stringent and comprehensive food safety management systems ● Mobil-branded NSF H1registered lubricants are formulated to deliver exceptional equipment protection even under demanding operating conditions ● Facility manufacturing Mobil SHC Cibus™ Series Oils achieved ISO 22000 certification in 2012

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xxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation is the only lubricant manufacturer to have NSF H11-registered lubricants produced in facilities that have earned ISO 22000 certification. Established by the International Organization of Standardization, ISO 22000 is one of the most recognized, stringent and comprehensive food and beverage safety standards. It includes a set of specified requirements that are designed to ensure a company’s ability to control food safety at every step of the manufacturing process. Recently, facilities manufacturing ExxonMobil’s family of Mobil DTE™ FM Series high-performance hydraulic gear and bearing lubricants, Mobil SHC Polyrex™ Series synthetic greases, and Mobilgrease™ FM Series multi-purpose greases received ISO 22000 certification. Last year, facilities manufacturing the company’s Mobil SHC Cibus™ Series family of hydraulic, gear and air compressor lubricants with energy efficiency* benefits also received ISO 22000 certification. “We are thrilled to be the only lubricant manufacturer to have NSF H1- registered lubricants produced in ISO 22000 certified facilities,” said Tan Kar Hui, ExxonMobil’s Asia Pacific Industrial Lubricants Marketing Manager. “This certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting our customers’ food safety assurance

objectives.” Along with holding ISO 22000, these same facilities also hold ISO 21469 certification. For more information about Mobil-branded NSF H1-registered lubricants, or any other Mobilbranded service, visit mobilindustrial. com.

About ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company is a leading marketer of fuels, finished lubricants, asphalts and specialty products, as well as one of the world’s largest suppliers of lubricant basestocks. The term “ExxonMobil” is used for the sake of convenience to include all affiliated entities, and is not intended to override the corporate separateness of those entities.

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Honeywell introduces advanced technologies to shape the future of plant control rooms Improved Cyber Security, Collaboration and Wireless Among New Technology Demonstrations at HUG Asia-Pacific 2013

oneywell (NYSE: HON) introduced several new technologies that will transform control rooms of the future, including an advanced dashboard to help industrial plants better manage control-system cyber security. The Cyber Security Dashboard is among several advancements being demonstrated for customers this week at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) AsiaPacific Symposium taking place this week in Perth. Other new control-room technologies highlighted at the event include the Experion® Collaboration Station with expanded capability, the recently announced Premium Platform for Experion Virtualization Solutions, and the newest version of Honeywell’s OneWireless™ Network. Additionally, the company previewed a futuristic console for its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) Orion platform that reduces operator fatigue with an improved, ergonomic design featuring a larger display and new alarm lighting. Honeywell expects to launch the Experion Orion Console – which was designed based on input from operators – with the platform’s next release in 2014 to provide better mobility for operators while improving situational awareness. “In many ways, the control room of the future won’t be limited to the control room at all, and that concept is perfectly illustrated through technologies like OneWireless,

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because it extends the control room to the field,” said Jason Urso, chief technology officer, Honeywell Process Solutions. “At the same time, because we expect increasing connectivity, we’ll see a greater need for cyber security management systems like the Cyber Security Dashboard, and collaboration solutions like Experion Collaboration Station. These solutions complement each other to improve overall plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.”

The common link between all of these solutions is the ability to help make control-room personnel more quickly aware of what’s happening in their facilities, including: Cyber Security Dashboard

In industrial environments that are increasingly comprised of open systems, the Cyber Security Dashboard helps simplify the task of keeping automation systems up-to-date with cyber security requirements. The dashboard consolidates all data onto a single view for better visibility, and it allows users to easily drill down and access more-detailed content such as graphics, trends, documents and applications. Its advanced analytics allow the creation of customised alerts that advise personnel to take actions such as updating anti-virus protection, managing patches, and other ongoing cyber and network security-related tasks. Honeywell

is previewing the Cyber Security Dashboard with customers in Perth and expects to roll out the tool globally in early 2014.

Experion Collaboration Station

Experion Collaboration Station enables faster responses to both routine and emergency situations by displaying a common view of how distributed assets at multiple locations are functioning. This allows plants to rapidly establish communication among centralised operations, field operations and operational specialists in separate locations. This tool is especially well-suited for production sites with distributed assets such as offshore oil and gas operations, pipelines, and large refineries with centralised control rooms.

OneWireless Network R220

OneWireless Network is a universal wireless network that can simultaneously accommodate thousands of field devices to form everything from a simple field instrument network, to a completely integrated plant-wide, multi-application network. The new OneWireless Network Software R220 introduces a new interface for the Honeywell Enraf SmartRadar Flexline, which enables the device to communicate with the Honeywell Enraf Entis Pro tank gauging system, as well as the Experion Process Continue on page no.80

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Continued from page no.78 Knowledge System platform. This allows storage terminal operators to cost-effectively improve their operations with reliable inventory data available in the control room. Operators can also generate recurring yearly productivity gains of 10 percent or more through loss-control and storage-capacity optimisation, and improve workforce efficiency with smart mobile applications. Other enhancements include a redundancy feature that allows facilities to reliably use wireless for applications that require measures to prevent single points from causing a system-wide failure.

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Leveraging blade server technology, Honeywell’s new solution is customised to the specific control applications needed by the customer, making it a turnkey virtualisation solution. Premium Platform reduces setup time by up to 90 percent, generates up to 40 percent more energy savings and has 22 percent greater density than alternative virtualised server platforms. In addition, the platform has a longer lifecycle, reduced facility footprint and remote management capabilities in a package that is pre-configured, saving time to deploy. For more information about new technologies and services being showcased at Honeywell Users Group Asia-Pacific Symposium, please visit https://www.honeywellprocess. com. Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’ s shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com. Honeywell Process Solutions is part of Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions group, a global leader in providing product and service solutions that improve efficiency and profitability, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, comfortable environments in homes, buildings and industry. For more information Web: www.honeywellprocess.com

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ccept challenges to become a complete power professional , with work experience at power projects and coal mines as NTPC lives in its projects spread across the country said Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury , CMD, NTPC at the inaugural function of Executive Trainee -2013 batch held today . In his address he said that NTPC is a company full of opportunity for the young engineers to learn at green field , brown field projects and generating stations. It is this all round experience that will help them grow in NTPC and contribute to the growth story of the country said CMD, NTPC. Shri N.N. Misra, Director (Operations ) , Shri A.K. Jha , Director (Tech) , Shri U.P. Pani , Director (HR) and Shri A.C. Chaturvedi , Executive Director PMI were with him on the occasion. Dr. Roy Choudhury gave a comprehensive view of the World power scenario and special requirements of India as a developing economy to the new joinees. He emphasized on the mission of the NTPC to provide reliable power at competitive rates. The meritorious Executive Trainees of 2011 batch who had topped in various streams were also awarded on the occasion by the CMD and Directors. For more information E-mail:editor@engrreview.com

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Ingersoll Rand launches air operated AROTM dose pumps in India

ngersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, announced thelaunch of its new ARO® air operated diaphragm dose pumps.The new product line expands Ingersoll Rand’s existing AROTM positive displacement pump portfolio that includes peristaltic hose pumps and piston pumpsenabling high level of reliability, efficiency and productivity. The new PD01 series 1/4″ pump is designed for dosing applications in the commercial laundry, car wash, wastewater treatment, paint, inks and packaging markets, and many other applications where accurate and repeatable dosing is integral to the process being performed. The new 1/4″ series pump comes with a solenoid-actuated valve option to electronically control the volume of fluid dispensed which allows the 1/4″ diaphragm pump to operate with accuracy. Designed for clog-free operation, the 1/4″ pump allows solids up to 1/16″ in diameter to pass through the pump. This feature meets or exceeds competitive dosing pump capacities and offers suction lift capabilities of up to 31.7 feet and 15 feet of dry lift.The pumps are available in a variety of nonmetallic materials,

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including groundableacetal, kynar, and polypropylene with santoprene, hytrel, nitrile and PTFE elastomer options. Neeraj Naik, Product Manager, ARO Diaphragm Pumps –Ingersoll Rand (India) Limitedsaid, “We have always made efforts to bring innovation to the industry with our new product lines. The ARO Dose pumphas been built with superior technology that offers flexibility to our customers in terms of placing orders based on the liquids being pumped, providing a cost-effective solution for their application. The 1/4″ diaphragm pumps offer with the Flex-Check option enabling360degree mounting, making them ideal for tight space applications.”.” For over eighty years, the ARO fluid products business of Ingersoll Rand has developed partnerships with original equipment manufacturers and distributors, enabling the companyto better focus on the unique pumping needs of many industries. It is a strategic merger of application expertise, along with the company’s decades old legacy of designing and building outstanding positive displacement pumps.

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited wins the CMO Asia CSR Award Dewas plant receives the award for best corporate social responsibility Practice

L to R Prof. Y. K. Bhushan - Sr. Advisor ICFAI Business School & Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Meghalaya with Mr. Anil Mali

irloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading global fluid management company has bagged the Asia Award for best corporate social responsibility practice at the 3rd Asia’s Best CSR Practices Awards event, held in Singapore. The award is Asia’s most prestigious and highest recognition for corporate organizations that have created a significant impact on the lives of people in society. Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has been actively involved in corporate social practices and has won a string of awards for its CSR initiatives across various platforms. Prof. Y. K. Bhushan - Sr. Advisor ICFAI Business School & Vice Chancellor of ICFAI University Meghalaya presented the certificate signed by

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Mr. R. L Bhatia (Founder of World CSR Day ) & Mr. Andrew Kelly ( Chairman of CMO Asia) to Mr. Anil Malik, AVPHRM&C Dewas, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL). Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers said, “KBL is born out of CSR by the King of Aundh and we understand the importance of corporate social responsibility practices. Our aim has always been to go beyond mere ‘corporate social responsibility to the next level of PSR (Personal Social Responsibility). Dewas plant has been a role model for implementing innovative CSR initiative and this award acknowledges our efforts” After receiving the award, Mr. Anil Malik, AVP- HRM&C,

Dewas plant, KBL said “Over 1200 companies participated in this category of award and it’s an honor for us to get the recognition at the global level for our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives. On behalf of KBL I take this opportunity to thank CMO Asia for this award which will encourage us to proceed further in this endeavor.” KBL has innovative CSR initiatives across all the plants and some of the unique initiatives are in the area of Health, Education, Energy, Environment and making people self-reliant. The Awards were organized by CMO Asia organization which is dedicated towards high level knowledge Exchange through Leadership & Networking amongst senior CMOs and brand decision makers across industry segments.

About Kirloskar Brothers Limited:

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is the flagship company of the $ 2.1 billion Kirloskar group. KBL is a global fluid management solutions provider and the largest manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves from India. The core businesses of KBL are large infrastructure projects (Water Supply, Power Plants, and Irrigation), Project and Engineered Pumps, Industrial Pumps, Agriculture and Domestic Pumps, Valves, Motors and Hydro turbines. For more information Web:www.kirloskarpumps.com

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CHINACOAT 2013 : A must visit super coating show

ince its inception in 1996, the CHINACOAT 2013 (The 18th China Int’l Exhibition for Coatings, Printing Inks and Adhesives) exhibition has been the key event for coatings, printing inks and adhesives suppliers who wish to enter, expand and consolidate their positions in this market. As an annual event, CHINACOAT 2013 is to be held in Shanghai on 20 – 22 November, CHINACOAT 2013 provides a global platform for exhibitors & visitors to meet decision-makers from this industry across the world, from China to Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East and will continue to be a SUPER exhibition for the industry! Coatings technology will continue to grow by replacing conventional materials and by expanding into new areas of activity and innovative applications. Environmental considerations have moved to the very top of today’s research agenda. CHINACOAT 2013 is fully geared up to provide an ideal platform for industry professionals to better explore the growing market. It is estimated that the 3-day exhibition will attract more than 26,000 visitors from all over the world. Over 1032 exhibitors from 31 countries showcased their products and services in an exhibit area close to 57,000 sqm sq. mtrs. and a total of 25,601 visitors attended CHINACOAT 2012 Guangzhou. Among them, 3,860 were overseas visitors. In terms of exhibit size, number of exhibitors and visitors, CHINACOAT 2013 is now one of the largest coatings shows held in the world today. SCOPE OF EXHIBITS Raw Materials for the production of

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Coatings, Inks & Adhesives • Oils & Fatty Acids • Natural/ Synthetic Resins & Intermediates • Pigments, Fillers, Extenders & Dyes • Solvents & Plasticisers • Driers • Biocides & Fungicides • Functional Additives* Performance Materials • Functional & Smart Coatings & Inks • Nanotechnology *such as Thickeners, Surfactants, Dispersants, Emulsifiers, Crosslinking Agents, Anti-foaming Agents, Anti-Skinning

Agents, Levelling Agents, Biocides, Driers, Stabilisers, Waxes, etc.

Powder Coatings Technology • ‘Fit-for-Purpose’ Resins & Pigments • Solid Solvents to improve dispersion & application • Extruders & Other Production Machineries • Powder Coatings for Temperature Sensitive Substrates • UV & NIR Curing Powder Coatings • Alternatives for Polyester • TGIC Systems • Metallic Effects Powder Coatings

UV/EB Technology & Products • Raw materials, such as reactive diluents (monomers), oligomers, photoinitiators, pigments, additives, etc.• Formulated products, such as UV coatings, UV inks, UV adhesives, printing plates, photo resists, UV inks for PCB, dry films, optical imaging inks, etc.• Irradiation equipment, such as UV lamp, electron beam devices, light-curing equipment, coating equipment, material properties testing equipment, and UV dosimeters. Production/Packaging Plants &

Installations • Bulk Manufacturing • Mixers & Dissolvers • Handling & Packaging • Automation & Housekeeping • Dispensers, Filling & Blending/ Tinting Systems • Mills, Mixers & Accessories • Filters, Pumps & Metering Devices • Packaging & Labelling Machines • Colour Dispensing

Measurement & Testing of Coatings for QC/R&D • Colour & other Visual Properties • Chemical Characterisation • Innovations in Measurement & Testing • Wet Paint Characterisation (Viscosity, Rheology, wetting Behaviour etc.)• Dry Film & Mechanical Properties (including Durability)• Surface Analysis Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) & other Services • Good House Keeping • Recycling • Effluent/Emission Treatment • Hygienic & Easy Clean Surfaces • Packaging & Waste Reduction • Green Technology • Environmental Conservation & Safety Equipment • Consultancy • Technical Information

Special travel package: For the benefit of the members of Paint, Printing Inks, Adhesives & Coatings Industries in India, a special travel package is arranged to CHINACOAT 2013, Shanghai. Further details can be obtained from Om Prakash – Director, Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd., email : omprakash@inorbittours.com Tel: 022-24229281.

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NEWS UPDATE

Schneider Electric launches innovative smartstruxure lite solution for small and medium sized buildings

chneider Electric, a global specialist in Energy Management, has launched Building automation solution for small and medium sized buildings (< 1,00,000 sq ft). This innovative and state of the art offer is known as SmartStruxure Lite. This solution can integrate HVAC, Lighting and Metering and has both wired and wireless control networking option. With simple, scalable engineering and with preconfigured devices it is easy to install and saves substantial time for installation and labour costs. The SmartStruxure Lite wireless option which works on Zigbee platform is one of its kind in the market and is set to bring a revolution in the way building automation would move in the future.

This option not only brings down installation time and cost but also avoids the need of expensive cabling for building management systems. With the introduction of SmartStruxure Lite solution, smallto medium-sized buildings now have an affordable building management solution to meet their needs. By providing anytime, anywhere access to building information on a simple user interface, SmartStruxure Lite solution lowers energy costs without compromising on comfort. It helps save energy, save time, and improve comfort with minimal impact on operations. “The latest SmartStruxure Lite solution by Schneider Electric is an affordable automation solution for small and medium sized buildings

which helps in controling a building’s energy costs and improving comfort for maximum productivity. SmartStruxure Lite solution provides the tools that are needed to operate small- to medium-sized building at peak efficiency. It prepares a building for the challenges of rising energy prices and stricter efficiency regulations”, said Mr. Shrinivas Chebbi, Vice President – India & SAARC, Buildings Business, Schneider Electric. The SmartStruxure Lite solution is great fit for all major applications like Commercial & Residential Buildings, Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals, Retail, Education Institutes, Casinos, etc. The solution will also have widespread applicability for retrofits and existing setups.

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Nonresidential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group’s 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy. For more information Web:www.schneider electric.com

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Shell Lubricants & Putzmeister launches hydraulic oil for concrete machineries Developed to achieve extended oil & equipment life and enhanced efficiency

hell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants in collaboration with Putzmeister, world’s leading manufacturer of high capacity concrete machines from Germany, has jointly launched specially formulated lubricant - Shell Putzmeister Premium HO 68 – a premium quality hydraulic fluid developed for hydraulic requirements of Putzmeister concrete machineries. The product unveiling was done at an event held in in Delhi in presence of both company representatives. The specially developed hydraulic oil by Shell Lubricants will ensure that Putzmeister concrete machines are taken care of in the best way possible & helps achieve increased efficiency. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Nitin Prasad, MD, Shell Lubricants India said, “As part of Shell Lubricants commitment to developing superior lubrication solutions, we work closely with our OEM partners to broaden our understanding of future operational, equipment challenges and to provide technology solutions in developing advanced oils which help our customers get a competitive edge. This association with Putzmeister is yet another milestone for us in this direction. We aim to continue nurturing this partnership & work closely to increase the technical intimacy.” Mr. Wilfried Theissen, Managing Director, Putzmeister Concrete Machines Pvt. Ltd. said, “Putzmeis-

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ter is happy to get associated with Shell, which is known for supplying high quality Oil. We are sure that this tie up with Shell will lead to higher customer satisfaction, which is a common goal for both Putzmeister & Shell.” According to recent research, Indian construction equipment industry has been witnessing a consistent double-digit growth over the past few years. Rising investments in constructing roads, ports and power plants, and developing telecommunication sector and urban infrastructure have paved the way for the construction equipment demand to grow phenomenally. Shell Lubricants partnership with Putzmeister in India started recently in January 2013. Both companies have a common vision of bringing latest world class technology to India & contributing in India’s growth story. Shell Lubricants collaborate with leading companies and, manufacturers that have some of the most exciting technology challenges, gaining expertise in lubricant technology and then applying it in a way that benefits customers.

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Su-Kam appointed the technology partner in the “Solar Electrical Training Programme” in the curriculum of Engg. & ITI students Rural Electrification Corporation, A Government of India enterprise, has initiated this “Solar Electrical Training Programme” for the economically weaker sections of society in association with Advit foundation The program shall be rolled out in a phased manner in other colleges in the country with the first step being taken at DAV college, Mahindergarh

u-Kam Power Systems has become the technology partner in the “Solar Electrical Training Programme” offered by Rural Electrification Corporation, A Government of India enterprise in association with Advit Foundation as part of the curriculum of Engg. and ITI students. The Engineering and ITI colleges receiving this addition in their curriculum shall belong to economically backward regions of the country. The program shall be rolled out in a phased manner in other colleges in the country with the first step being taken at DAV college, Mahindergarh. In line with a significant component of the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) which emphasises on generation and absorption of trained manpower in various areas, the Rural Electrification Corporation, A Government of India enterprise, has initiated a “Solar Electrical Training Programme” as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. The programme spanning from August 2013 to December 2013 is being implemented by Advit Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation based in Gurgaon. Technology partner for the same is Su-Kam Power Systems Limited. This programme is being initiated in order to meet the demand for trained manpower in the aggressively growing Indian Solar market. It will span over a

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period of 5 months and is expected to churn out 200 qualified engineers and technicians who are well versed with the technicalities as well as the economics of Solar Photovoltaic. Successfully trained candidates will then be assisted in job placement in the solar industry. During the course of the training, candidates will undergo classroom training as well as handson solar workshops. The sessions will be designed and conducted by professionals working in the solar industry. The Solar equipments and devices for hands-on training have been sponsored by Su-Kam Power Systems Limited. As Technology Partner for this project, Su-Kam adds value through their expertise in the domain of energy efficient technology. Speaking at the occasion, Mr Ashish Sethi, GM-Solar at Su-Kam Power Systems said, “In the present scenario of excessive pressure on the renewable energy sources in India and abroad, the future of power generation shall see a great shift towards renewable energy, solar being the topmost source. The solar industry shall grow by leaps and bounds in the coming years and trained professionals who have a sound knowledge of solar technology shall be required by industries and institutions.” “Through the “Solar Electrical training Program”, many youngsters

in the country, especially from economically weak sections of the society shall be given complete training in this sector; which shall prove to be highly beneficial, both for these individuals and the industry. We at Su-Kam are pleased to be associated in this first of its kind grass root level programme as technology partners.” he added. The programme was inaugurated this week at DAV College of Engineering and Technology, Kanina, Mahendergarh amidst dignitaries from the Rural Electrification Corporation and Su-Kam Power Systems Limited. The successful implementation of this project will result in a trained, industry-ready workforce in Solar Energy from Mahendergarh which will help the industry meet its workforce demands, along with an improvement in the lives of the young engineers from Mahendergarh.

About Su-Kam:

Su-kam Power Systems Limited is an India-based power solutions provider, with a presence in more than 70 countries. The company is one of India’s leading provider of power back-up solutions for both domestic as well as industrial markets, with a focus on eco-friendly, inexhaustible energy solutions like solar power. For more information E-mail:editor@engrreview.com

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West African Mining wins as WAMPEX celebrates its 20th anniversary

he West African Mining Community has long regarded the mining and power industry exhibition – WAMPEX – held biennially in Accra, Ghana, as a benchmark for the industry’s impressive growth in the sub-region. From relatively humble beginnings in 1994, the exhibition has grown into a ‘sell-out’ event every two years. After its first highly successful edition, the exhibition spawned WAMPOC - now the definitive Industry Conference charting progress, examining trends and promoting opportunities across the mining and power industries. WAMPEX and WAMPOC enjoy the endorsement of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, The Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, The Ministry of Energy, The Minerals Commission of Ghana and the Volta River Authority plus most regional countries mining and mineral ministries: ● Ministère des mines et de l’Energie - Cote d’lvoire ● Ministère de l’Energie, des Mines, des Carrièrres – Burkina Faso ● Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie – Senegal

● Ministry of Land, Mines and Energy - Liberia ● The Ministère des Mines et de l’Energie – Niger ● The Direction Nationale de la

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Geologie et des Mines- Mali

● The Ministry of Mines and Solid Minerals - Nigeria

● The Ministry of Mines and Geology - Guinea

It is traditional for the Ghana Chamber of Mines to hold its Annual General Meeting on the last day of the event to capitalise on the presence of all the leading mining house roleplayers ‘in town’ for WAMPEX. “We are proud of the fact that, for 20 years, WAMPEX has been bringing the industry stakeholders together,” says John Thomson, Managing Director of the South African based co-organiser, Exhibition Management Services. “WAMPEX provides the platform that creates ideal networking conditions, helps develop strong relationships and enables the various Governments’ mandates to add value to the mining and power sectors.” Throughout its existence WAMPEX has successfully introduced new suppliers, new ideas, new technologies, services and products to an ever-increasing number of West African mining operators. It has played an acknowledged and critical role in the development of technical resources, human resources and infrastructure. The event is unique in that all the leading mining houses, such as Anglogold Ashanti, Goldfields, Newmont and Golden Star Resources, join their suppliers to showcase their joint operations on the exhibition

floor - something that happens nowhere else in the world. Long rated as the best trade show in West Africa, this biennial event with its comprehensive regional government and industry support offers an unrivalled opportunity to network with the decision makers active in the ECOWAS countries. At the 2012 WAMPEX event, companies from more than 13 countries exhibited at the Accra International Conference Centre. The organisers are confident that 2014 will see an even wider representation of companies and nations. WAMPEX and WAMPOC takes place from 28 to 30 May 2014 in Accra, Ghana.

For more information Web: www.exhibitionsafrica.com

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Hero Group diversifies into renewable energy sector with ‘Hero Future Energies’ • To develop 1 GW+ of Renewable Energy capacity by year 2016-17 • Aspires to be a dominant player in the Wind and Solar sector & a global player in the long-term

Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal, Chairman,Hero Future Energies and Mr. Rahul Munjal, Managing Director,Hero Future Energies Photo

he US$ 5.6 billion Hero Group, one of India’s largest business houses, forayed into renewable energy sector with the launch of its new business unit – ‘Hero Future Energies’. Hero Future Energies, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), plans to develop 1 GigaWatt+ of renewable energy by the year 2016-17. The Company will operate across various verticals of renewable energy viz. wind, solar and hydro; of these, wind and solar are the initial focus areas. Announcing this here today, Mr. Rahul Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Future Energies said, “In the wake of significant power shortages currently being witnessed in our country, we are making a strategic move into the renewable energy sector. Aligned to the Hero Group’s core philosophy of excellence, quality and innovativeness, we aspire to become a global power producer in the long-run. Focused on domestic as well as international markets, our vision is to revolutionize the way energy is delivered, through a cleaner and more affordable alternative to utility energy.” Registered in October 2012, the Company has already commissioned a successful wind pilot project of 37.5 MW in Rajasthan in

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a short span of four months. Implemented in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan, the project will offset 72,000 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions annually. The pilot project is estimated to provide clean energy to 70,000 domestic households.This year the Company plans to develop 100 MW of Wind & Solar and 1 MW of Roof-top Solar. “With Hero Future Energies, our endeavor is to contribute towards reducing carbon footprint, preserving natural resources and creating consciousness towards ‘Green Discipline’”, added Mr. Munjal. Hero Future Energies currently has a strong project pipeline which includes 400 MW of Wind Projects and 50 MW Solar Projects across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Company has recently been awarded 10 MW Solar Power Project in Karnataka under the State’s Solar Power Program. The Company is also executing 1000 kWp Solar Roof-top Projects for consumers across categories in India. Hero Future Energies, a fullyowned Hero Group Company, will be governed by a strong Management team, Mr. Rahul Munjal, Managing Director and Mr. Sunil Jain, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director.

About the Hero Group:

Hero Group is a US$ 5.6 billion and one of the most respected industrial conglomerates of India. ‘Hero’ has grown to be an iconic household name since the 1950’s. Automotive Manufacturing, Services Businesses and the Auto-Ancillary Businesses are the three pillars of The Hero Group: Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) is the flagship Company of automotive manufacturing business. It emerged as the World’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers in the year 2001. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. continues to

maintain this pole position till date. Hero Corporate Service Limited (HCSL) has diversified business activities in IT & financial services, education & training and real estate. It is also India’s largest two-wheeler insurance intermediary. Rockman Industries Ltd started as a component manufacturer for Hero Cycles in the year 1960, Rockman soon became world’s largest producer of chains & hubs with exports to over 40 countries. Rockman is a leading supplier in world-class aluminum die casting, machined and painted assemblies to

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

Hero FinCorp Ltd. (formerly Hero Honda Fin-Lease) is the retail and corporate financing arm of the group. Hero FinCorp has recently launched retail financing of two-wheelers in over 120 dealerships across the country and plans to expand to more than 800 dealerships in the next two years.

About Hero Future Energies

HFE carries an illustrious legacy of The Hero Group; a strategic decision of the Group to enter the domain of power generation from clean and non-polluting sources of energy. The young Company is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) with growth plans to invest progressively in Wind, Solar and Hydro sector over the years. As the Indian economy continues its growth trajectory, HFE is poised to provide clean power to industries, businesses, educational institutes, non-profits and governmental organizations at competitive rates. HFE will assist its clientele in fulfilling their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) by reducing their dependence on power generated by fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Web: www.herofutureenergies.com www.engrreview.com

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Siemens receives major orders for air separation plants • In total fifteen compressor trains for oxygen production in India • Three compressor trains for coal liquefaction plant in Inner Mongolia • Order volume about EUR 180 million

iemens has won major orders for three air separation plants in India and Inner Mongolia. The customer for all three orders is Linde Engineering. A total of ten compressor trains for one plant as well as three compressors for air and two for nitrogen for a second plant are to be installed in India. Linde Engineering Hangzhou has also ordered three identical compressor trains from Siemens for an air separation plant in Inner Mongolia. The total volume for all three orders comes about EUR 180 million. The ten compressor trains for the air separation plant in India each comprise an integrally geared compressor for main air, a high-pressure integrally geared

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compressor serving as booster air compressor and a common steamturbine drive. The scope of supply also includes mechanical and performance testing. These tests will be performed at the Mega Testcenter in Duisburg, Germany while the auxiliary support will be extended by Siemens Oil and Gas factory in Vadodara, India. The additional three air compressors and the two nitrogen compressor are also integrally geared type compressors but driven by electric motors. The air separation plant in Inner Mongolia will supply oxygen to a coal liquefaction plant of the Yitai Group. Serving as air compressor in each train is an STC-SR series axialradial compressor that features an

intake volume of over 720,000 cubic meters of air per hour. Each train is equipped with a six-stage integrally geared turbocompressor as highpressure compressor, and a Model SST-600 steam turbine as drive unit. The compressor trains will be handed over to the customer starting in summer 2014. “These major orders demonstrate that we rank among the leading vendors worldwide in the compressor business,” notes Lennart Nilsson, CEO of the Compression Business Unit at Siemens’ Energy Sector. “Siemens has succeeded in expanding its leading position, particularly in the field of large scale air separation units. The order from India for ten compressor trains counts among the largest individual orders of its kind in this market. Once the machines in Inner Mongolia have been commissioned, these units will rank amongst the largest air compressors in operation in the world.” For more information Web: www.siemens.com

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SMART CRANES COST LESS IN THE LONG RUN

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Tata BlueScope Steel appoints Mr. Riten Choudhury As Managing Director

The Building Solutions business manufactures and supplies pre-engineered building solutions. The Building Products business manufactures and supplies roll-formed roofing and wall cladding solutions and related building components. The company’s building solutions and building products businesses have state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Pune (Maharashtra), Chennai(Tamil Nadu), Bhiwadi (Rajastan) and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), supported by a wide network of regional and sales offices located across India.

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ata BlueScope Steel, an equal joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope Steel, Australia, has appointed Mr. Riten Choudhury as the Managing Director effective from September 1, 2013. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Riten Choudhury was Vice President of the Building Products business of Tata BlueScope Steel since 2010, and has successfully led the business towards sustained growth and high performance. Mr. Choudhury has a rich experience in fields such as Profit Centre Management, Strategy, Sales and Marketing. He has held various senior positions within the Tata group. Hehas a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur in Marketing and Finance. He is a Chevening Scholar and has been awarded the ‘Chevening Manager for Leadership’ scholarship by the British Government.

Steel manufacturing facility is located at Jamshedpur. The Building Solutions business manufactures and supplies pre-engineered building solutions. The Building Products business manufactures and supplies rollformed roofing and wall cladding solutions and related building components. The company’s building solutions and building products businesses have state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Pune (Maharashtra), Chennai(Tamil Nadu), Bhiwadi (Rajastan) and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), supported by a wide network of regional and sales offices located across India. Tata BlueScope Steel’s core values are Safety, Trust, Human Dignity and Excellence. The company consistently works towards “ Creating Your New World in Steel”.

About Tata BlueScope Steel Limited

Tata BlueScope Steel is an equal joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope Steel, Australia in the field of coated steel, steel building solutions and related building products. The Company operates in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region. The company’s Coated Steel business manufactures and supplies metallic coated and prepainted steel, for the building and construction industry. The Coated

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Duroshox receives recognition for its in-house R&D facility from DSIR

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uroshox Private Limited, a key manufacturer in the engineering and vehicle component industry has achieved another milestone by receiving recognition for its in-house research & development facility from the department of scientific and industrial research (DSIR) under the ministry of science and technology, Government of India. This prestigious recognition is bestowed to organizations which undertake persuasive research and development to come up with new innovations in products & technology that can be used by the organizations to be at par with world class technology. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Anshul Goel, Managing Director, Duroshox, says â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe in constantly innovating and creating value for our customers. The recognition of our R&D is a key milestone achieved by Duroshox and we will continue our endeavor to drive our efficiencies in the custom design, research and custom manufacturing space. The certification is a testimony of our indigenous work which is responsible for the development of our products. We will continue to invest in our R & D and focus on cutting edge product development solutions for our national & global customers.â&#x20AC;? Based in Pune, Duroshox has been constantly putting efforts on value engineering and improvements in production efficiency that has led the company to become a key supplier for off highway, engineering,

commercial vehicle and agriculture equipment components industry. Duroshox has emerged as an Original Equipment supplier of choice to several major companies in India, China, Europe and USA. With The certification, Duroshox has become a part of the 1500 companies in India to be honored with this distinct accreditation.

About Duroshox:

Started in 1987, Pune based Duroshox is a key manufacturer in the engineering and vehicle component industry. Duroshox has a vast repertoire of engineering products and processes for different applications that have been developed over the years. Industrial suspensions, seating suspensions, seating frames, seat adjustors/slides, Two & Three Wheeler Shock Absorbers, Mini Car and other shock absorbers are few of the popular products manufactured by Duroshox. The company specializes in development of assemblies and sub modules that are used in suspensions. To facilitate the constant growth, Duroshox has two state of the art manufacturing facilities in Pune. Duroshox is an ISO/ TS 16949:2002 certified company.

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Rutronik presents smallest thin film precision chip resistor from Yageo

ith the RT0201, Yageo offers the smallest thin film precision chip resistor. It features an excellent temperature coefficient as well as enhanced stability for audio, telecommunications, medical, industrial test and measurement. The RT0201 is ideal for applications or designs requiring tight tolerance, low noise, accuracy and reliability. It is available at distributor Rutronik as of now. The RT0201 is built on Yageo’s lithography and thin film technology, and is constructed out of a high grade ceramic body. The resistive material, nickel chromium (NiCr) is sputtered on the top side of the substrate. In order to meet the increasing demands for compact design and integrated function requirements, Yageo’s RT0201 thin film precision chip resistor comes with a rated power of 0.05W, a superior temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) as low as of ±10ppm/°C, and precision tolerances of down to ±0.05%, resistance range from 22Ω to 22KΩ. It also provides high reliability (40°C/95%RH, 1000h ΔR<±0.5%), high heat resistance (155°C, 1000H ΔR±0.5%) and tight resistance tolerances (±0.05%, ±0.1%, ±0.25%, ±0.5% and ±1%). All product information stated in the current press release is based on the franchise situation in Germany. Country specific variations may therefore be possible.

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of the leading broadline distributors for semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components in addition to storage, displays & boards and wireless products. The markets that the company primarily targets include automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting. Rutronik also offers photovoltaic and lighting solutions from its subsidiary company Rusol. Wide-ranging services, competent support in the areas of product development and design, as well as individual logistics and supply chain management solutions round off its customer and future-orientated range of goods and services. The company, established by Helmut Rudel in Ispringen/Germany in 1973, employs about 1,200 staff worldwide and achieved sales of EUR 793 million in fiscal year 2011.

For more information Web: www.rutronik.com

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Maxim Integrated’s “Corona” reference design introduces a gamechanging architecture for industrial PLC digital-input modules by reducing the isolated channel count

esigners now have a way to reduce power, system cost, and size for programmable logic controller (PLC) digital-input subsystems, with the Corona(MAXREFDES12#) reference design by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). This design reduces isolated channels and leverages analog integration for industrial control and automation applications. One method of reducing the size of I/O solutions in PLCs is to reduce the number of digital channels that need to be isolated. Integrating three Maxim products including a transformer driver, the Corona design reduces isolated channels and eliminates the need for powerhungry optocouplers and discrete parts. These savings reduce power by 16%, solution size by 38%, and cost by 23%. Maxim’s devices used in Corona are designed specifically for harsh industrial environments with operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +125°C, so they are ideal for use in PLCs and other automation applications.

Key Advantages

● Analog integration: Reduces isolation channels to four while Maxim’s digital isolator eliminates the need for optoisolators; optimized for 16, 24, and 32 input channel designs, the digital input serializer’s SPI busses can be daisy-chained to further reduce isolation channel count, leading to

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increased savings ● Lower power: best-in-class power consumption; uses 16% less power than the traditional design approach ● Lower cost: uses 38 fewer parts than a traditional design to create a less expensive integrated solution ● Smaller size: provides 51% fewer components than a traditional design

Corona’s Integrated Products

● MAX31911:industrial, octal, digital input translator/serializer delivers best-in-class power consumption and reduces component count on the board ● MAX14850: 6-channel digital isolator enables low power consumption and stable high-temperature performance; UL1577, CSA, IEC 60747-5-2 safety certified. Replaces optoisolators, which have limited LED lifespan, with a 5x longer life solution ● MAX13256: 36V H-bridge transformer driver simplifies isolated power designs

Industry Commentary

● “The MAX31911 incorporated in Corona uses up to 80% less supply current compared to the competition,” said Tony Partow, Senior Business Manager at Maxim Integrated. “This demonstrates our expertise in analog integration, coupled with our state-of-the-

art high-voltage semiconductor process technologies. Corona is one example of how our reference designs accelerate the design process, while also providing innovative solutions.” ● “Reference designs are increasingly important as designers seek to develop sophisticated solutions and reduce development cycle times,” said Susie Inouye, Research Director and Founder of Databeans.

Availability and Pricing

● Complete reference design available in a 90mm x 20mm Pmod™ form factor. ● Pricing for Corona starts at $45 (FOB USA). ● Available through distribution channels today. Hi-res images for the Corona end application and Corona block diagramare available.

About Maxim Integrated

At Maxim Integrated, our designs make the world more integrated. And with analog integration, the possibilities are endless. In Fiscal 2014, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.

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“ ELECRAMA provides SMEs a unique opportunity to liaison with national as well as international companies ” “ India is a large and important market for the electrical industry and ELECRAMA as always is a is a window to this market. This event offers a platform for the electrical industry globally to showcase capabilities, to meet customers and to network with the various industry players.- It is the best place for companies looking to engage with all electrical industry stakeholders under one roof to be present. Schneider Electric is happy to be partnering in this industry gathering”.

Q. Do you believe that R&D will be the key for going forward, specifically for emerging markets?

Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire Chairman and CEO Schneider Electric SA

Emerging markets face unique and unprecedented challenges in terms of Energy. For emerging markets their biggest asset is a large pool of highly skilled technical workforce who can bring new ideas and innovations to the table. For emerging markets, it is critical to have a localized R&D focused on developing products and solutions for the specific needs of the large local market. It is with this in mind that Schneider Electric established one of its Global Technology Centers in Bangalore catering to needs of emerging as well as mature economies. We have a R&D center with 1000 people and a dedicated team to drive the development and deployment of “India for India” offers.

Q. What is your advice to small and medium size companies in India & globally to produce superior Quality Power Equipments? What is your opinion on performance of small and medium size Power Equipment Manufacturers of India? First of all, the SME are playing a very www.engrreview.com

vital role in ecosystem of the Energy Management Industry. They are not only partners as component suppliers and service providers to large enterprises, but also at the forefront of technological evolution. It is our firm belief that quality has to keep going up. It is a crucial requirement if one is to manage Energy Efficiency and Reliability. Quality pays, and to the contrary, the hidden cost of non quality is huge We are aware of the impact of equipment failure on productivity and more seriously, on safety India needs to develop and adopt standards for various electrical components, such as UPS, inverters, Residual Current Circuit Breakers, etc. Hence, I would urge all SMEs in India to continue moving up the technological curve and maintaining the highest order of quality in order to drive the energy management movement in India.

Q: What is your opinion on local manufacturing set up by MNCs in India? Will it help another way of global integration, at least in the Indian power sector?

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to offer cost effective and quality solutions suited to domestic needs. It is evident that all large MNCs are making India a manufacturing hub in order to leverage a large talent pool and economies of scale for India, other emerging economies as well as exports. Currently we have 31 industrial sites in India which demonstrates our strong commitment and belief in the country.

Q. “Convergence between energy and IT”. How it will help for Power Sector? How it will enable all of us to achieve more with using less of the shared resources of our planet? Imagine a world where all the points where electricity is used can ‘talk’ to the power grid understand its situation, and better manage their consumption profiles, in order to adapt to generation characteristics. This information can be passed on to generation companies leading to better optimization of generating power plants. This system will help in operation of power plants based on actual loads, not just projected loads. This can result in significant savings in capital expenditure, reduce the use of resources such as fossil fuels, and ultimately, reduced emissions. A fully developed smart grid will continuously balance supply and demand in order to optimize the investment in generation, and reduce carbon foot print and pollution. Communication will connect end users to their systems incentivizing conservation and efficiency and much better utilization of generation resources (including renewable energy technologies) through load matching and

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peak shaving. Today, whether one is talking about distribution management systems, integrated building management systems, or industrial automation systems, there is a convergence of energy and information technologies. Increasingly, users are looking for integrated solutions where data is collected, analyzed and actionable information is provided to the users, so that they become actors and adjust proactively their energy consumption. This is the next generation of energy management services which can only deliver on its promise if both energy and IT technologies come together to offer an enhanced level of user experience. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruXure is an integrated controls platform, with an open architecture, that is, based on robust and industry-accepted IT principles. EcostruXure is a great enabler for Efficiency in all dimensions: Energy, process, and security, in all areas: production, real estate, data centers, and infrastructure. Customers today are demanding simple, easy to use solutions that can help them obtain real time data on energy savings, allow them to control their operations using their usual interfaces, mobile phones, tablets and PC’s…., or help them in calculating and better managing the enterprise carbon footprint. All of this needs a high level of information security, and affordable costs, which can now be reached thanks to the standardization and the integration of our EcostruXure. This is not only the need of large customers, but also small facilities - where we are trying to provide a “Smartstruxure Lite” offer suited to

the specific needs of this customer segment.

Q. What are your suggestions to India Power Equipment Manufacturers to develop new solutions which will make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green? India faces unique, unprecedented challenges in terms of Energy. We as India Power Equipment Manufacturers pursue several targets here: making every installation safer and far more efficient, reliability, upgrading the grid to smart grid capabilities, and at the same time be low-cost. We need to invest in latest technologies and innovations to help customers make the most of their energy. All of these innovations will not just be suitable for India, but can also be useful in other countries. India has very successfully implemented the star labeling program for air conditioners, distribution transformers, etc. Similar efforts for other prodContinue on page no.114

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Continued from page no.112 ucts will help in improving the efficiency of equipment and reduce the energy consumption. Mandatory use of quality products will also increase the robustness of systems. Finally, we should push for the standardization of communication and data standards, and I would recommend open international standards, which enable interoperability, therefore competition and innovation, and also the promotion of Indian technologies in international markets.

Q. Can India show the way to its neighbors the path to power sufficiency without compromising on safety, reliability and efficiency? India has certainly the capacity to do it, from the technology point of view as well as the competency point of view. As any ambitious goal, it needs some changes, but all elements exits to make it possible. The priority is to bring electricity to the 35 percent or approx 400 million people in India who do not have access to electricity today. If they are provided off-grid solutions using renewable energy, it will be far safer and healthier than the oil lamps they are using today and also far less damaging for the environment. Similarly, for existing users, there needs to be a ‘re-learning’ process on how they use electricitybe it at home, work or elsewhere. To learn, people need first to get the data to understand what they do. They need also the eco system of smart grid to consume collectively in a smarter way. In one word, the “have’s” in electricity have to save in

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order to share with the “have nots”. To do all of this, India must invest in training programs to develop a cadre of trained technicians, engineers and energy managers who will be able to deploy all of these actions, and this should create a number of new jobs. Let me summarize what I just said by giving an example. Our BIP/BOP program (our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative), has been instrumental in providing off-grid lighting in rural India using solar powered lamps, aptly called as “In Diya”. Similarly, we have a program in place to educate persons from a rural background and train them as electricians. Thus there is a cadre of new users of electricity who are groomed to use energy safely and smartly. Since they are trained to troubleshoot the technical issues themselves, the reliability of power in rural areas is likely to go up.

Q. As the Brand Ambassador of ELECRAMA 2014 what would you like to convey to Indian Power Equipment Manufacturers? ELECRAMA is a showcase of the best of the Indian Electrical and Electronics Industry. With the pivotal role of India in the world, we consider ELECRAMA as one of the major global forums, as well as the local event of reference on India electrical industry. We at Schneider Electric are delighted and privileged to participate in the event. It is a unique congregation of the Electrical Industry players and a place to network explore relationships with customers, regulators, suppliers and industry players.

benefit from ELECRAMA 2014? ELECRAMA gives SMEs a platform to showcase their solutions to large number of customers and partners in a short span of time. It provides them with a unique opportunity to liaison with national as well as international companies under one roof - enabling business, partnerships and alliances.

Q. As the Brand Ambassador of ELECRAMA 2014 what would you like to convey to Indian Power Equipment Manufacturers? Indian Power equipment manufacturers – Innovate Develop new technologies for the touch Indian environment and then make them available to the world.

Be quality focused -

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Push for efficiency & green products -

Given the huge population and the likely stress on resources India needs to be efficient.

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Automation is an ideal go to productivity : S.A. Mohan Over the last couple of years several types of automation systems have been developed to govern the flow of materials in warehouses. The scope of automation is immense. Every aspect of warehousing can be automated including entry and exit operations, inventory management, updating & control, etc. This way one can eliminate manual handling errors, while saving space and time enormously, says Mr. S.A. Mohan, CEO, Maini Materials Movement P. Ltd, in an interview with Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian. Excerpts:

Q. What’s the significance of automation in the manufacturing sector in today’s context?

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

Automation has a notable significance in manufacturing sector as it improves the quality and productivity of manufacturing, whilst consuming less energy and generating less waste. It also helps to connect engineering design, manufacturing and enterprise systems, enabling a customer-driven responsive production environment. The operational benefits of automation include speed, repetition, accuracy, safety, efficiency, adaptability and reduced utility and labour costs. On humane front, automation replaces human operators in tasks that involve hard physical work. Thus, automation is an ideal go to improve productivity, quality and measure the performance as well.

Q. How does ‘automation’ contribute to operational efficiency in the industry? Business success depends on one’s ability to employ your assets in a way that delivers maximum returns. Automation helps to use existing systems and infrastructure to enhance plant-centric processes and operations for stronger business performance, thus guaranteeing greater efficiency, reliability and www.engrreview.com

predictability in manufacturing.

The main advantages of automation are:

● Increased throughput & productivity ● Reduced lead times ● Simplified production ● Reduced handling ● Consistency of quality ● Increased consistency in processes ● Improved work flow ● Precision in the resulting output ● Reduced direct human labour costs and expenses

Q. Where does materials handling figure in this spectrum?

The role of an effective materialhandling system is to ensure that a given material in the right quantity is safely delivered to the desired destination at the right time and at minimum cost – an integral part of any manufacturing activity. A great opportunity for reducing nonproductive time in manufacturing exists in the use of the right material handling and storage systems. In most manufacturing plants, materials spend more time being moved and stored than being processed. In some cases, the majority of the labour cost in the factory is consumed in material handling, movement and storage. Benefits of using advanced MH ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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equipment include reduced work-inprocess and shorter manufacturing lead times. It is therefore important that this function be carried out as efficiently as possible.

Q. What’s the level of automation one can achieve in materials movement? Role of AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and Robots have become strategic with respect to the automation and modern material handling practices followed in the present day industry. AGVs are driverless equipment and are increasingly turning out to be an important part of automated manufacturing system. They belong to a class of versatile material handling systems used to transport materials at various locations throughout the facility. AGVs have fully automated various material handling functions. They are used as towing vehicles, unit load transporters, pallet trucks,

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forklift trucks, light load transporters; order pickers, assembly line vehicles. Industrial robots have taken automation in material handling to a new level of commercial and technological importance by their ability to perform their work cycles with consistency and repeatability that cannot be attained by humans. They are mainly used for material transfer and material loading/ unloading applications. AGVs and robots are flexible, reliable, inexpensive to operate, easy to interface with systems such as FMS’s (Flexible manufacturing systems), AS/ RS (Automated storage and retrieval systems) and other material handling systems.

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Continued from page no.116 been developed to govern the flow of materials in warehouses. The scope for automation is immense – every aspect of warehousing can be automated including entry and exit operations, inventory management, updating & control, etc. This helps in elimination of manual handling errors, savings in space and time devoted to storage tasks, etc.

Q. How modern are today’s warehouses? Modern and automated warehouses is an upcoming phenomenon in India. In recent years, warehouse operations in most organizations have undergone significant changes. Warehouses have transitioned to making more frequent inventory transactions in a greatly compressed time frame; storing and handling smaller loads; implementing more value-added services such as labelling, customized packaging and supplier-managed inventories; using less storage space; and integrating more computer technology in warehouse. Automation systems and modules being used in modern warehouses include Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, automatic guided vehicles, carousels, computer integrated warehouse control systems. Modern warehouses help in reducing costs, improving productivity and accuracy, while giving complete visibility of the inventory data. Both SMEs and larger players can ensure higher accuracy and efficiency in their inventory tasks leading to cost optimization of firms.

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Q. Are they making best use of technology for their operational efficiency and inventory management? Large players are making the best use of technology for their operational efficiency and inventory management. However, as the need for efficient warehousing and traceability grows, even smaller warehouses are being compelled to adapt newer technologies into their processes to stay competitive by cost optimization and accurate and efficient inventory tasks.

Q. What’s Maini’s role, as an enabler, in enhancing operational efficiency in the industry?

Maini Materials has completed over 28 years in its journey of design, manufacture & supply of material handling equipment & electric buggies. The company has pioneered many equipment much ahead of its time and seeded the industry with mechanized products which improved productivity and efficiency of user industry segment. At present, Maini Materials leads the market in this space and is adding many new products to its offerings. The strategic alliance with NACCO Material Handling Group, USA to manufacture Yale-Maini cobranded forklifts and reach trucks in India is a significant step forward. Armes Maini, a JV with Ferretto Group, Italy is another enabler to build large format modern warehouses in today’s times where real estate is becoming scarce and expensive. Embassy Maini, a JV with Embassy Group is a thoughtful step to establish logistics parks and build

ready-to-use warehouses.

Q. What’s your vision for Maini and how do you look at the future of your company vis-à-vis materials handling & warehousing in India? My vision for Maini Materials is to continue to be at the forefront of driving sustainable development in the growing warehousing and material handling industry. We are in business of providing products and solutions to our customers. We need to ensure that we continue to offer solutions that are superior in quality, competitive in price while having lowest possible environmental footprint. In my view, the future of Maini Materials and that of material handling & warehousing industry can be and should be interlinked. As a part of the materials handling and warehousing industry we have a collective responsibility to educate user industry segments on use of modern practices. That is the only way we can be truly sustainable.

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“ The sugar industry has given me so much, I can’t ask for anything more “ : G.D. Agarwal Shrijee is a household name in sugar industry. The company seeded some 37 years ago, by Mr.G.D. Agarwal, and nursed and nurtured by him, has grown into a sprawling fig tree, throwing tendrils, branches and leaves to reach out to the sugar world. An accomplished and acclaimed sugar technologist, Mr. G.D. Agarwal is an unassuming, self-styled, home grown entrepreneur who believes that ‘you cannot run away from responsibilities and your sincerity and hard work always pays’. Mr. P.K. Balasubramanian speaks to Mr. G.D. Agarwal, Chairman, Shrijee Group to unfathom his unwavering commitment and pursuit of excellence in his chosen engineering field. Excerpts:

Q. Shrijee is today a multi-product, multi-faceted company. Your comments?

Mr. G.D Agarwal, Chairman, Shrijee Group

Yes, Shrijee started off with sugar plants and turnkey sugar projects way back in 1976. Slowly, but steadily, we added several other products and services to our portfolio. These include Tower and Solar Structures, Wind-powered Exhaust Fans, Engineering Spares, Agricultural Equipment, Heavy Fabrication and Hot Dip Galvanizing.

Q. So you are omnipresent?

Omnipresent in the sense we have our headquarters in Mumbai, and regional offices in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmednagar and in Colombo. We have our full-fledged , state-of-theart manufacturing facilities in four strategic locations in western and southern India. We have successful sugar projects in almost every state in India and nearly 30 countries across the globe - right from Ecuador in South America to Fiji in South-East Asia. That’s our spread today.

Q. In sugar projects you have a predominant position - right? Mr. G.D. Agarwal receiving the coveted Life Time Achievement Award from the Sugar Technologists’ Association of India

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Yes. Execution of sugar projects is the primary and the largest activity of our group. Over the years we have executed more than 30 process house projects and achieved the rare

distinction of manufacturing India’s largest process house i.e. of 15,000 TCD.

Q. For sugar plants you said you offer virtually everything - isn’t it?

As a sugar machinery supplier, we enjoy a unique position in that we are capable of designing, fabricating, erecting and commissioning a complete sugar process house which comprises, boiling house with infalling film evaporators, continuous vacuum pans, centrifugal and steam economy measures to give high efficiency with steam consumption not exceeding 35% on cane. We are now in the process of entering into complete sugar projects i.e. mills, boiler and co-generation being added in our scope of work. In the specialty equipment range, we make duplex heat exchangers, in-falling film & radial evaporators, direct contact heaters, condensate flashing systems, rapid boiling pans and continuous vacuum pans.

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concentrated solar power projects. These structures come with single or dual-axis trackers, variable seasonal tilt, fixed tilt and rooftop application. Our clients include SkyFuel-USA, Thermax, BHEL, Tata BP Solar, Mahindra Solar and Punj Llyod.

Q. You have a separate Division for Hot Dip Galvanizing. How did you feel the need to branch out into this?

A Process house installed at customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place. lend to mechanization and high productivity.

Q. Your wind -powered exhaust fans came as a natural extension. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your niche in this sphere?

We are the pioneers in wind ventilators. We introduced our 100% wind powered exhaust fans in India in 2001. These are installed on rooftops of factory sheds to throw our hot air and bring in fresh air without consuming any electricity. They generate continuous air circulation in workplaces, thus creating a conducive work atmosphere and enhancing productivity. Today there are over 50,000 Shrijee ventilators in operation in the country. And the users include Crompton, Eicher Motors, Hereo Honda, Hindalco, Hyundai Motor, ITC, Maruti Udyog, Tata Motors, Toyota-Kirloskar and so on. Hero Honda was our first customer for ventilators.

Q. You are also into Tower & Solar Structures. Can we have some details?

We specialize in supplying high quality mounting or racking solutions for solar power plants. We have supplied structures to both photovoltaic and

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Galvanizing is required for all the components of our end products including solar mounting structures. Hence this Division was set up in Supa MIDC, near Shirur with complete facilities for pre-treatment, galvanizing, effluent treatment and so on. We have an eminent team and a galvanizing capacity of 25,000 MT per annum. We also have an Engineering Spares Division to cater to the needs of engineering hardware and spares of the industry.

Q. Using heavy fabrication, what are the end products you make? The Division meets all our fabrication needs. It is fully equipped with materials handling facilities to manufacture gigantic equipment and components including evaporators, heat exchangers, vacuum pans, crystallizers, reactor vessels, etc.

Q. Who are your major clients for sugar plants? Our major clients are Bajaj Hindustan, Balrampur Chini Mills, Bannari Amman Sugars, Thiru Arooran Sugars and Renuka Sugars in India; Kaset Thai Sugars, KSL Group, and Mitr Phol Sugars in Thailand; Kamdhenu Ventures in Cambodia; Nagarjuna International and NATL in Vietnam; Fiji Sugar Corporation in Fiji; Fincha

Sugar in Ethiopia; West Kenya Sugar Mill in Kenya and Kakira Sugars in Uganda, just to mention a few.

Q. Please throw some light on your management and human resources. We are a family owned enterprise. I am a sugar technologist and the founder chairman(G.D. Agarwal). My brothers Dinesh Agarwal and Anil Agarwal are also directors involved in day-to-day operations. The second generation Sachin Agarwal, Saurabh Agarwal and Sudeep Agarwal have also joined the business and look after specific portfolios. Sachin has done his Masters in Business Administration from the US, and also worked with the World Bank. Saurabh has done his MBA from UK, while Sudeep has taken his MBA from Spain. He is also a sugar engineer. So all are professionals, fully involved and giving their might to the running and growth of our business. Talking of our workforce, we have a total strength of 250 employees, out of which 50 are engineers involved in design, manufacture and project execution. We also have some 500 workmen at different sites. As you know, we are in project engineering wherein everything has to be orchestrated and well-knit so that there is no let up on quality or delivery schedule. Our people are fully dedicated and highly committed.

Q. What should we understand about your operating philosophy?

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Shrijee Solar Structures INTRODUCTION TO SHRIJEE GROUP Established in 1976, the Shrijee Group is a privately held manufacturing group. We offer a wide range of products and services such as solar structures for photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, turnkey sugar projects, agricultural equipment, heavy fabrication, hot dip galvanizing and wind powered exhaust fans We have a fully equipped fabrication and hot-dip galvanizing plant. We have more than 175 people in our team, including 45 engineers and 11 MBAs. In addition to these, at any given time, we usually have 400-500 people working on our sites. We have offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Shrijee has won the EEPC award for export excellence in 2010 & 2009. Shrijee was recognized as an “Export House” by the Government of India in 2007. Shrijee has received “High Performance Capability” and “High Financial Strength” ratings from D&B in May 2008. Shrijee has also received investment grade ratings in 2010 from CARE. We offer the following products and services: • Fabrication of solar mounting structures ( PV and CSP) • Hot dip galvanizing of solar mounting structures ( PV and CSP) • Designing of solar mounting structures (PV only) • Assembly and erection of solar equipment at site ( PV and CSP)

SOLAR STRUCTURES - FABRICATION AND GALVANIZING

First company in India to supply CSP structures Experienced manufacturing team Modern hot dip galvanizing plant Monthly capacity of 1000 MT Fully equipped test lab ISO 9001:2008 certified CNC machine for errorless fabrication Large 12 acre plot Located near Pune

SHRIJEE HEAVY PROJECTS WORKS LTD. Contact: Mr. Sachin Agarwal A-504 Dynasty Business Park, J B Nagar, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400059, India Fax: +91-22-40501010 Email: tower@shrijee.com Website: www.shrijee.com/tower Tel: +91-22-40501000

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Continued from page no.120 to perform their best. Power is decentralized and at the operating level everyone can take decisions in the best interest of the company. If someone makes a mistake, we seldom take it as a crime. We expect him to learn from the mistake and improve. We believe that fundamentally all are good. We maintain a personal touch with our employees who are a part of our family. They also perceive that way. We are all accessible any time. We delegate things and if they perform well, they are promoted to the next level and given more responsibilities. We are genuinely interested in their progress and they also work for the progress of the company because they know that if the company gains, they also get their bread. We are a 37 - year old company. With young .blood coming in, the average age of our employee has come down drastically. This has a telling effect on the expectations of the people. We are quite realistic about this and are making necessary amends to help the company surge ahead. At the same time we have retained the good things and good values from the existing system.

Q. You have won the EEPC Awards for several years consecutively. May we know something about your export performance and turnkey engineering overseas?

Yes, we have won EEPC Awards for export excellence for several years in a row. We are a registered export house. Our exports are mainly sugar plants and towers. Our first major export order came in ‘98 for setting up a Process House and Sugar refinery in Vietnam (from NIVL Ltd.}. Since then we

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have done several projects in Vietnam, Fiji Island, Cambodia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Indonesia, etc. Today exports contribute 50% to our annual turnover which is hovering between Rs.110 - Rs.160 crores depending on the market conditions.

Q. You have won the Life Time Achievement Award from the Sugar Technologies’ Association recently! This was bestowed on me on 26th August 2009 for my outstanding contribution to the sugar industry. It followed after we executed the largest number of continuous vacuum pans (200 numbers) installed in India and abroad. The world’s biggest Continuous Pan was supplied to Kaset Thai, Thailand sugar plant. I personally took it as a recognition for my passion, dedication, relentless efforts and pursuit of excellence. It was a great honour to me. The sugar industry has given me so much. I should now give something back.

Q. Which was your first client for Continuous Vacuum Pan? We received the first order for continuous vacuum pan in 1992 from Mula Sahakari Sakhar Kharkhana, Ahmednagar. It was indeed a milestone!

Q. Have you accomplished all that you wanted to do, making the most of your education, experience and resources? I think so. I have helped the nation save enormous energy from the sugar sector. Sugar business is cyclic. This is why for the last couple of years we

Shrijee product spectrum have been concentrating on overseas business. Our target is tapping three new countries or five new customers every year. This year so far we have been able to add one country and one new customer. For the last four years, I am the President Of the Indo-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce & IndustryIVCCI . The Chamber strives to enhance trade between the two countries. And in Vietnam Shrijee is well-known.

Q. What is your vision for Shrijee?

We have fixed a target turnover of Rs.800 crores which we must achieve in the next few years. Till then I am restless.

Q. What’s your advice to young entrepreneurs?

Work sincerely. Consider your client as God. Never ever mislead him. When I get a new order, I consider it as my own baby and take utmost care. I am emotionally attached and do everything possible to accomplish it to my client’s satisfaction. One should not see short-term benefits. Aim for long-term relations. This is what I have been doing all these 37 years. And undoubtedly the industry has given me so much in return!. www.engrreview.com

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Time saving electrical CAD software AUTOMATION - electrical CAD software

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

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.

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

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database format, so that it can work with the database format used in your company.

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

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● We have an excellent support team, and you can get support via NetViewer. Our support team can then see your screen, and guide you directly on your own PC. ● Intelligent reuse of existing material - with intelligent renaming saves lots of time. ● The intelligent connection between database and symbols is unique. ● Electrical standards are integrated intelligently. ● Functions for automatic project generation, automatic graphical plan generation and automatic documentation of symbols in projects/libraries.

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

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

Can I export to other formats?

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

Electrical standards: How well are they integrated in

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

Support: How can I get it?

When you buy PC|SCHEMATIC Automation, you get “Tier 2support” from the PC|SCHEMATIC in India as well from our Head Office Denmark. This can take place using e-mail, telephone or NetViewer (where we can guide you directly on your own PC). ● Free access to the complete set of electrical design manuals for PC|SCHEMATIC Automation. ● Free access to our electrical design videos - where you can see PC|SCHEMATIC Automation in action. ● 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 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!

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Microscan : Global Leadership with Technology Innovation We focus on three core vertical markets: electronics, packaging, and the life sciences, with dedicated teams to support the unique needs of each of these markets. This approach differentiates us in the market; we do not try to be everything to everyone. We offer products that are highly specialized, yet easy to use and implement; our flexibility as a company allows us to customize our products to the applications they serve.

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition?

Scott Summerville - President Mircroscan

Microscan is a global company, with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including one in New Delhi. We serve a worldwide marketplace and we have a thorough understanding of the needs of today’s global companies. As a part of Spectris, plc, we are able to leverage the market reach of a larger organization while maintaining the flexibility that comes from being a smaller company.By offering complementary products and/or complete solutions, our partner network is central to our market access. We place high value on our partner network and look for distribution partners who are similarly market-focused and can add value to our product line. We feel this is a key advantage to our customers over our competition.

Q. What are the growth opportunities for Microscan Products in India?

The Indian government has identified the manufacturing sector as one of the country’s primary growth engines over the next several years, and has outlined aggressive output objectives in its National Manufacturing Policy. Microscan develops products to help manufacturers improve efficiencies

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and streamline processes, which means higher throughput and less waste, as well as improved product quality - this is a recipe for sustained growth. If India is to successfully compete on a global stage, it must adopt track, trace, and control technologies.

Q. Please elucidate the export performance of Mircoscan products? What is the demand scenario of Mircoscan products in global market?

Currently, approximately 55% of Microscan’s global sales comes from outside of North America. APAC represents much of our growth over the past few years.We focus on three core vertical markets: electronics, packaging, and the life sciences, with dedicated teams to support the unique needs of each of these markets. This approach differentiates us in the market; we do not try to be everything to everyone. We offer products that are highly specialized, yet easy to use and implement; our flexibility as a company allows us to customize our products to the applications they serve.

Q. Please elucidate the product portfolio of your company & do have any plans to launch new products in the market in near future? Continue on page no.128

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Continued from page no.126 Microscan has a comprehensive portfolio of track, trace, and control products to help manufacturers reduce costs, increase yields, improve product quality, and comply with industry regulations. We offer barcode scanners and imagers (fixed mount and handheld) to read any linear or 2D barcode, either ink on paper or direct part marked; machine vision software, smart cameras, and PCbased solutions for inspection and identification of parts, products, and packaging; and lighting to ensure optimal performance in any Auto ID or machine vision inspection application. We will be adding several new products to our line in the upcoming months. A new release of our AutoVISION software, designed for easy implementation of machine vision inspection, includes the Microscan Link feature for one-click connectivity to industrial controls including Profinet and Ethernet IP platforms. For the first time, the software will be available in German and Chinese versions. Additionally, we’ll be launching Mini Hawk Xi, an Ethernet-enabled 24V version of our popular MINI Hawk Imager, and a new wireless handheld reader, the

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Q. Indian market is price sensitive, what is your marketing strategy for India to counter this situation?

Commoditization, particularly when it comes to barcode readers, is a trend that presents a challenge to us not just in India, but worldwide. We need to remain market-focused to counter this trend. We differentiate our products in the marketplace by producing innovative technologies to address the unique needs of our target customers in the electronics, life sciences, and packaging industries. Our expertise and support, particularly in regards to solutions engineering and our channel network, add tremendous value for our customers.

Q. As per your opinion what is the role of research & development in product performance? How do you score R&D in your company against all other functional heads?

Microscan prides itself on its long history of innovation, which includes the invention of the first laser diode barcode scanner, the industry standard 2D symbology, Data Matrix, and the AutoVISION machine vision product suite. We place a high value on our intellectual property, which includes over 100 technology patents. We take a customer-centric approach to product development. By listening to and understanding the needs of our customers, we are able to provide solutions that are tailored to their applications. Our engineering group makes a point of directly observing technology in action to keep abreast of current trends.

Q. What is your quality policy for the business? Microscan places top priority on quality manufacturing and monitoring processes. Microscan’s Quality Management System has been certified to ISO 9001 requirements since 1996. In our many years of compliance to ISO 9001 standards and all of the ensuing audits, Microscan has never received a major non-conformity notice. That is a claim very few companies today can make. We guarantee quality by maintaining established standards, encouraging innovation, and inspiring our employees to excellence. We are committed to the continual improvement of processes, products, and services, and to the delivery of solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

Microscan’s vision is to deliver innovative, high performance products and services that improve process efficiency, quality control, and product safety worldwide.

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Sumitomo Drive : The legacy of technology perfection groups in the world. Even after 400 years, the Sumitomo family “business spirit” is alive in each of the Sumitomo Group companies. The core of the Sumitomo Group, listed below, consists of 20 companies who share the Sumitomo Emblem as well as many common values and ideals.

Mr. Chandrashekhar Paradkar National Sales & Marketing Manager Sumitomo Drive Technologies, Pune, India

Q. Please brief its journey from the inception & share some its milestones? The Sumitomo Group began more than 400 years ago when Masatomo Sumitomo opened a book and medicine store in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Over the next 100 years, the Sumitomo family developed a leading presence in copper refining, which led to the family opening the Besshi copper mine. From these beginnings, the Sumitomo Group continued to grow and diversify to become one of the largest corporate

Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & what are the global alliances that has been made in order to out-front the competition? Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. In 1888, a company was formed to provide equipment repair services to the Besshi copper mine. Almost 50 years later, in 1934, the company incorporated as Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. to manufacture machinery for the steel and transportation industries in support of that period of rapid economic growth. In 1969, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. merged with Uraga Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to create Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. The company continues to innovate and expand to meet the demands of new market frontiers. Today, Sumitomo Heavy Industries manufacture injection molding machines, laser systems, semiconductor machinery and liquid crystal production Machinery. Sumitomo Drive Technologies of Sumitomo Heavy In-

Sumitomo Drive Technology Cyclo Manufacturing Factory in Obhu Japan. www.engrreview.com

dustries began early in the 20th century. In 1911, Sumitomo Machinery Co., Ltd. began manufacturing directcurrent electric motors (3.7kW) for the Besshi copper mine. In the late 1930s, the company formed a technical cooperation agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren KG of Germany. In 1939, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was born when Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. began to manufacture CYCLO® Drives. In 2003, Sumitomo Drive Technologies was implemented as a global group brand to bind all power transmission businesses of the world. For more than 60 years, Sumitomo Drive Technologies continues to lead the world in knowledge and innovation in power transmission and control devices. Sumitomo Drive Technologies strives to be the “dependable partner” for our customers.

Q. What are the market prospects for your company products in India and How do you plan to position these products? CYCLO® Drives are also used for precision control. They combine the high strength and impact resistance of CYCLO® gears with very low backlash design. Because they are the component type, they are easy to install in customer machines. High precision alignment is made possible when combined with servo motors. This line is ideal for applications that require higher rigidity and precision stopping. They are Used in machine tools, industrial robots and factory automation equipment. The FC-A, F1C-A, F2C-A, F2C-C, F4C-D and F2C-T Series are available to suit different types of Applications. The STD and LB Series CYCLO® Drive can be directly connected to generalpurpose servo Motors. There are standard backlash models and low 6min backlash models. The IB Series P1 Type low backlash reduction gears use ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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a Sumitomo-unique planetary gear Mechanism. When combined with servo motors, they can be used in all types of precision alignment applications, such as robots for injection molding machines, machine tools and packaging machines.

Q. Can you brief us about the marketing strategies that were applied in order to stand out in the competition among industry? Why do customers prefer to use Sumitomo Drive Technologies products? The answer is that we offer the broadest range of products that are the most reliable and the highest quality available. The CYCLO® Drive products provide customers with almost limitless flexibility and reliability in their applications. The revolutionary Hyponic products give customers highefficiency performance in a compact design with hypoid gear technology. The Paramax product family provides industrial customers a strong, reliable gearbox that is designed for years of trouble-free service. Our development engineers design these products with years of proven expertise in the power transmission industry. The industry recognizes that Sumitomo Drive Technologies products are the most reliable on the market. By using careful planning and verification testing over the entire development process, the engineers insure that these products are the most reliable and the highest quality available.

Q. Please elucidate in brief about the your company’s infrastructure & What are the measure that are being taken from the product manufacturing to distribution? More than 35 years ago, Sumitomo Drive Technologies began to develop a global presence in response to the challenges of the company mission to facilitate premier support of our partners’ needs that lead to the development of operations located around the world. In 1966, Sumitomo Drive

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Technologies established Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America, the very first overseas manufacturing plant, in the United States to support the Western Hemisphere. In 1974, we signed a capital sharing agreement with CYCLO Getriebebau Lorenz Braren KG of Germany to bring further innovation to the Cyclo technology through technical collaboration of both companies. Eventually, the partnership formed Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Germany,GmbH.The global Sumitomo Drive Technologies web extends to 50 countries with 9 main hubs, 5 manufacturing plants, 35 assembly plants, and 250 sales offices. Through this extensive web, we provide the world with high performance, reliable, and premium quality products and services. Our global web links the resources for marketing, procurement, production and distribution to support customers at a world-class level for speed and accuracy.

Q. Brief us about the R&D and Quality policy for your business? In striving to satisfy customers without compromising on the goals of innovation and reliability, Sumitomo Drive Technologies aggressively invests in Research and Development. As technology changes and improves, the power transmission and controls systems must also change and improve. To challenge the technical horizons of mechanical and electrical components, Sumitomo Drive Technologies relies on research to uncover new levels of performance, reliability, and quality. From these “seeds” of research come the technologies of the future and the creation of new products to better serve customer needs. The strength of our Research and Development efforts is in the ability to generate original concepts that transform into unique, customer focused products. Sumitomo Drive Technologies Research and Development believes that “what was not possible be-

Cyclo Engineering Office in Japan.

fore is now possible.” Meet and exceed customers’ expectation, that is our passion.

Q. How far the factors like government norms, excise duty, taxation, exim policies are affecting your business? Government is now providing proper financial support and other Economic Benefits to Small Scale Industries. The factors like excise duty, Exim policies are directly financially affecting Motion Control Equipment Industry as well established Industries because of increase in certain un-established Industries. Q.What is your vision for your company? We are always moving forward in pursuit of new ideas that inspire our partners to create new values that will change the world. Each of our skilled, knowledgeable, creative employees contributes to the creation of unique technologies and innovative solutions that meet and exceed our partners’ expectations. Our global network facilitates premier support of our partners’ needs. We stand poised to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, so that our partners may walk with confidence as industry leaders.

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Sumitomo Drive Technologies: A dependable partner, creating Unprecedented change and opening up unseen worlds. That is who we are.

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Schmersal India : Pioneering the machine safety technology The Indian Machine safety Industry is becoming more matured and is learning very fast to come in line with the global levels. When the Indian machine designer’s have inputs from their global counterparts or from machine safety training’s in India they are quick to adapt these safety systems in the Control system. We receive a lot of requests to understand particular standards pertaining to specific machine (C standards).

Q. SCHMERSAL INDIA has gain credible market share in machine safety sensor business, how did SCHMERSAL INDIA manage this significant growth?

Mr.Sagar Bhosale Managing Director Schmersal India Pvt. Ltd

Machine Designers and operator needs to be thoroughly informed about the latest solutions available for industrial machine safety .Once they understand and see that the solutions will not only make their workplace safer but also increase the productivity, they commit themselves to use Safety solutions on the machines. Schmersal India has dedicated team of Application Experts ,Certified Safety Consultant in addition to the engineers who are continuously trained on usage of safety components and their appropriate implementation in a control system of the machine. Since they closely work with users and designers, the market share of Schmersal India has gained a significant growth.

Q. Can you brief us about SCHMERSAL Group’s global & domestic network & activities? The Schmersal Group is a world leader in electrical and electronic safety switchgear and systems for the protection of man and machine. The group is represented worldwide, with 4 manufacturing plants in

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Germany and one each in Brazil China and India and affiliated offices in 23 countries. Schmersal India has 22 engineers at different locations. Further all areas are also covered by network of system integrators and distributors. Besides this there is a service centre in Mumbai.

Q. How about SCHMERSAL INDIA’s initiatives in machine safety technology space? Which are your focus areas? Schmersal India places a lot of initiative on safety basic concept training and also on the latest standards on designing SRP/CS(Safety Related Path Control System). In fact many of the software tools for calculation of Safety Performance Levels and Safety Distance calculators are available free of cost on the web. Safety Engineers just need to be trained on its usage and we take a lot of initiative for this training. Also major Industry bodies like the CII, and the Approving Agencies conduct a lot of programs on safety and in such workshops we take care of the safety aspects section. Since Safety is applicable wherever man and machine work together, we are present in all industries. Major industries where implementation of safety is already at a good level are Automobile, Alternate Energy, FMCG, Packaging, www.engrreview.com

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Bulk Material Handling, Pharma & Textile are also the focus areas for us.

Q. What are the market opportunities for SCHMERSAL INDIA products in India? How do you plan to position these products? In the first phase we plan to manufacture basic safety position switches, door switches and Emergency stops devices for the machinery manufacturer’s/users’s and for manufacturer of Lift’s and Escalators. Currently most of the industry uses solutions which are non safe. But with growing awareness amongst the users there is a increasing need for these safety solution and hence we see a good growth of the market and opportunity for our solutions.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for Indian market?

To ensure faster supplies and to be closer to our customer, we started a manufacturing plant which is now fully operational at Pune. Here we manufacture entire range of Safety Position Switches and Door switches in first phase and reduce the delivery time considerably from few weeks to few days. With growing awareness among manufacturer’s now they need correct and complete technical solutions in Safety. Hence we have an Application Team which supports Sales Engineers to build a complete solution for a particular hazard. Also now with local manufacturing , we can supply manufacturers with modification in products they need, with faster deliveries. Besides we intend to continue www.engrreview.com

Schermsal Factory Overview - Ranjangaon, Pune strongly with training workshops on Safety Basic Standards which enhance engineer’s knowledge with respect to Safety.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for the business? Since we supply safety solutions we have to place utmost importance on quality of the products. All the products manufactured in India are going through a 100% inspection check currently. Also the necessary certification for UL and CSA has been done and hence the products manufactured in India also carry all the necessary global approvals. Further we will be going in for ISO certification of our plant in October.

Q. Can you brief us more about SCHMERSAL INDIA’s top line product range?

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which ensures the devices have high repeat accuracy of switching points, possibility of actuation even when misaligned and with early warning when operating near the limit of sensor hysteresis range. Control devices for food and pharma machines are certified by ECOLAB. Solutions are also offered for IP69K application and also in SS for clean room process.

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

The Indian Machine Safety Industry is becoming more matured and is learning very fast to come in line with the global levels. When the Indian machine designer’s have inputs from their global counterparts or from machine safety training’s in India they are quick to adapt these safety systems in the Control system. We receive a lot of requests to understand particular standards pertaining to specific machine (C standards). Also recently we have receive some request from Designers to comply their machine to NR12 standards for export to Brazil, which will be mandatory from 2014. Hence we see that our industry in going ahead to make their machines compliant to the necessary global standards. They just need necessary information and faster solutions .

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving machine safety technology industry? Users of safety now demand the safety solution to have more tolerance to misalignment, individual coding

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to avoid bypassing of the switches by the operator, LED indication on the devices so that the operator is able to identify locally which switch has stopped the machine, series connection of sensors on various doors and serial diagnostics. Further many industry have specific demand such as SS housing for the clean room applications and IP69K protection for areas where there is high ingress possibilities. Also many of these devices are installed in Hazardous Zones and there is a big demand to make them ATEX compliant to Zone 1 and 2.

Q. According to you what is the forecast for the automation industry?

The Automation industry will continue to grow as users need machines to be more Fast, Reliable and Safe. Once they see the investment going into automation is helping them achieve the above three objectives, in a responsible payback time, they go ahead to invest.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to machine safety technology industry? According to Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health, majority of the accidents occur with operators who feel they know the machine very well as they have been working on it for years. Accidents can occur once in many years, but if the operator loses his finger or hand then it is irrevocable injury. This “I know all” attitude is the biggest challenge. Furthermore there is always a general mindset that implementing safety will hamper the production. Also majority of accidents do not occur during the normal running of a machine. They occur during set up or maintenance mode. There are solutions which ensure safe working conditions even during these two modes.

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THE JOURNEY OF SUCCESS

Making the most of hydraulics : Ravish Madan

Mr. Ravish Madan, Director, Usha Hydraulics

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Usha Scissor Lifts used at Mercedes Benz

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ave you heard of Usha Hydraulics? It’s small engineering unit in Balkum, Thane. .The day I visited was a quiet evening. All workmen had gone home early due to festivity. No metallic sound of sheet metal handling, No crackle or sparkle of welding. or reverberating noise of hammering. The noise is elsewhere, where Usha makes ripples. It’s a respected name in materials- a reputation built over four decades. Says the Chief Executive, M. Ravish Madan: Usha Hydraulics has found its roots when the Hyper Group dealing in hydraulic cylinders was started by my father Mr. S.K. Madan way back in 1971 after his long innings in high positions in the Ordnance Factories and then in corporates like Eicher- Faridabad, Killick Nixon - Files Division, etc. Import substitution was his mission. And the company came out with a number of innovative products including hydraulic cylinders and long honing machines. for which the customers were Air India, Indian Airlines, Voltas, L&T and others. It was in 1983 that Mr. Ravish Madan joined the family business after completing his Engineering from Manipal Institute Of Technology. “My training in ‘Hydraulics’ at CMTI and in ‘Pneumatics’ at IDEMA came in handy in my career.” Hydraulics is the heart of all Usha equipment. It’ s highly dependable. A classic example is the brake in your car. Can you say it is unreliable?

Foray into materials handling

Usha Hydraulics made its foray into materials handling with Scissor lifts

and Airport Handling Equipments like Baggage Conveyors and Scissor Lifts and subsequently it developed High Rise working equipments, Truck Loading Equipment, Stackers and Scissors, all engineered to perfection. Organisations like ITC, L&T, Hero Honda, Mercedes Benz, TELCO, Crompton, Tata Electric, Air India, TELCO, Nuclear Power Corp. and others accepted USHA products readily. Today its range of products include Scissor Lifts, Dock Levelers, Truck Loading Systems, Hydraulic Coil Cars, High Rise Platforms, Car Lifts for industry as well as buildings and parking lots, Special Hydraulics, Goods Lifts, etc

Usha’s niche

There are many who make similar products. But Usha Hydraulics has made a niche in customizing the products. The company goes deep into the application and develops need-based systems to cater to the exact requirements of the end-user. The Scissor Tables enable access to all four sides and is all the time available unlike stackers, forklifts or overhead cranes. They can handle any weight from 50 kg to 50 T. The Scissor Tables are very easy to operate and can be controlled by single operator. The operation being accurate, these platforms can be used as a part of a sophisticated process control system or an individual handling equipment. The applications can vary from lorry loading, material feeding, raised storage, machine filling, order Continue on page no.138

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Continued from page no.136 picking, or load transfer. Usha rightly says that it .makes ‘Light Work of Heavy Loads’, thus enhancing productivity, efficiency and economy. Using these lifts, one can bring down absenteeism in the factories by keeping backaches and fatigue at bay. You spell out any application, Usha can develop a product to suit your requirement.” Some customers are not able to explain their requirements or give correct specifications. With the result, we have to visit the work site, sit with the shop floor people and understand the needs before going to the design board”. Mr. Madan is all praise for a select few and their collaborators for their understanding, co-operation and involvement in the development he undertakes. “ ’ Every application is unique and every order is special for us.” Be a scissor lift for paper roll Handling (like in Times of India press) or scissor for unloading coils in a steel mill, scissor table mounted in a deep pit working above and below floor level to load very tall pallets(like at Maruti), or scissors in tanneries, chemical and pharma industries, scissor mounted on rails used for replacing heavy motors and generators, or tandem scissors in wood industry, Usha is excited about the engineering challenges it has to face head on. The scissors are also used as die loaders as much as order pickers in warehouses. The high rise working platforms also have myriad applications like maintenance within factory sheds, maintenance of buildings, overhead plant maintenance, streetlight maintenance, aircraft maintenance and so on. These scissors are designed

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equipment for myriad apto provide maximum stability and larger working plications - right from pickarea, compared to telescopic ing and placing, conveying type equipment. components, assisting in Usha has also supplied Huge assembly and even lifting synchronized lifts of 5 x 5 cars in showrooms. The metres with German make manufacturers include valves to serve as operators Volkswagen, Honda, Ford, platform for vertical Mercedes Benz, General winding machines. The7 ton Motors, Fiat and so on bobbin platforms supplied ‘”So all this boils down to to Crompton-Kanjur works one thing: you specify the way back in 1997 are still application; we have the giving peak performance. handling solution,” deThe company has clares Mr. Ravish Madan. supplied huge platforms of 23’ x 10 ‘ with a capacity of Areas to improve 20 T to Air India in ‘98 for He laments that the old engine testing. Similarly, its plants in India are highly 2 T capacity rugged Scissor inefficient by virtue of the High Rise lifts supplied to Tata Motors plant layout which has not Maintenance are working continuously in taken into consideration Platform three shifts. Usha has also the logistics including developed special lifts for Incoming materials, packaging industry and for ONGC handling and storage, materials flow for their flameproof electricals for and dispatch etc. at the time of design offshore oil drilling platforms , etc and construction of the Plant. As a Usha’s dock levelers are being result, the workmen have to waste used by Atlas Copco(15 T) and 75-80% of their time in collecting the Gillette for loading containers. The inventory and pooling components leveler supplied to ABB, Baroda is on the production table. Had we of 5 m length with a capacity of 30 taken care of these operations in T. The company also offers Scissors the beginning, we can imagine the type Low height Lifts to operate at efficiency levels and productivity we zero level. Goods lifts are also used can achieve. with advantage in bungalows for Mr. Madan further feels that lifting physically challenged persons. our engineers should learn to The hydraulic Upenders from communicate the intricacies of the Usha facilitate smooth tilting of job and give clear cut specifications materials such as steel coils, cores, so that the whole onus of meeting box packages, mandrels, etc. to the requirements will not come on facilitate further use of materials the vendor alone. He doesn’ t like handling equipment like cranes anyone compromising - even his and conveyors. These are made in customer. “Like the Germans say various sizes upto 25 Tons. these days, I hate the ‘chaltahai’ The automobile industry has attitude anywhere’, he concludes. made best use of Usha’s ingenuity to P.K. Balasubramanian. design and make materials handling E-mail:editor@engrreview.com www.engrreview.com

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Stable Non-Protectionist solar policies will help attract much-needed foreign investments into India

he fundamentals of the solar sector have shifted. After years of panel price drops, module prices have gone up this year by about 10 percent, while the rupee has fallen about nine percent. As this occurs, policy, with all its changes and delays, have not been able to keep up with the rapidly changing solar market environment. There has been a total of 622 MW of installations in India in the first seven months of 2013, with only 73 MW installed in the last three months. Solar has tremendous promise as one of the most attainable sources of power in India and represents a great future for the economy, industry, jobs, and environment. To achieve this future, India needs to avoid distractions and maintain focus on creating a fertile policy environment for private and foreign investments in the power sector. The decisions made by India to pursue anti-dumping investigations and domestic content requirements (DCR) have all but paralyzed the sector. Nobody knows what is coming next. The Indian economy continues to face challenges with slow growth, high interest rates and a weak rupee, making life harder for solar developers. It is naĂŻve to think that India can impose DCRs and antidumping tariffs without negative repercussions and at the same time look to increase exports and attract investments from these same markets. As we witnessed in the United States vs. China and the EU vs. China trade cases, there is bound to be

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retaliation. In a recent development, the United States launched an antidumping investigation into steel pipes exported by India and other countries on behalf of its domestic oil and natural gas industry, while Ontario lost its DCR case with the Word Trade Organization. With its current economic conditions and the government desperately looking to attract foreign direct investments, India is sending the wrong message to investors with the anti-dumping case and DCRs. Instead, they should provide long-term policy visibility and a growth roadmap.

Here is what we are hearing from major stakeholders: Manufacturers

Indian manufacturers see DCRs and anti-dumping tariffs as the only way to survive price competition. After talking with several Indian manufacturers (with a combined 500+ MW in module manufacturing capacity), the picture that emerges is not as dire as one would expect. The lowest capacity utilization mentioned among them was 60-70 percent while a few of them said their CUF was 8090 percent.

Developers/EPCs

Developers and EPCs working in India stated that they are not opposed to locally-manufactured products. If anything it would make procurement much easier. However, they claim that local manufacturers do not provide the kind of warranties to back up their products that come with European and American panels. They also said that local manufacturers are unable to match the price and efficiency

parameters. Developers also allege that local manufacturers themselves import panels, and place their own label/stamp on it. Developers are also being hit by a weak rupee, high inflation and the recent panel price increases. Various state governments insist on L1 bidding (matching the lowest bid), adding even more pressure which has made project financing extremely challenging with banks questioning project viability due to low tariff levels. Lack of knowledge among state agencies was another concern by developers, with many states insisting that developers match the lowest bids from other states without understanding the differences between states in solar insolation, land costs and other issues. L1 bidding has become the number one hurdle in financing projects through state policies. Unlike manufacturers, Indian project developers are not as well organized and lack a unified voice and leverage, something that is sorely needed when it comes to policy decisions.

Policy Makers

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) acknowledged the dilemma and the complexity of applying tariffs and DCR selectively; local module manufacturers want DCR and duties on imported modules but not necessarily on cells because they import cells. Cell manufacturers want duties on imported cells but not on wafers because they import wafers. Meanwhile DCR is effectively shutting out all other PV technologies except c-Si. India doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want www.engrreview.com

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“cheap” foreign panels but who will pay for more expensive local panels? MNRE is looking to Viability Gap Funding (VGF) as the way to combat increased costs. VGF has now morphed into a funding/subsidy mechanism to absorb the high cost of DCR mandated by the government. It was also suggested that developers should petition in a unified way for revised tariffs if they think costs have gone up.

Financial Institutions

Financial institutions want policy certainty and stability. Among institutions that are funding or looking to fund solar projects, there is a growing concern about L1 bidding being adopted by states as it is seen as a “race to the bottom” with bidders required to meet the lowest bid. Banks see very thin margins with these low bids and are concerned that corners will be cut in order to keep costs low, resulting in poor project quality. Another huge concern is the financial health of the offtakers as state utilities struggle financially, maintaining doubtful credit worthiness. It is up to the government to have a payment guarantee mechanism in place to give confidence to financers. Of the financial institutions we spoke with, most said they are taking a slow and deliberate approach as the policies are “too complicated and unpredictable”. None of the financial institutions we spoke with were interested in financing Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) projects due to lack of enforcement of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) and uncertainty surrounding them. REC bids last month were around ₹9 (~$0.15) while projects were bidding

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in the ₹7 (~$0.12) range under state policies. Land acquisition and grid evacuation issues were the other major concerns. Land acquisitions are getting more complicated causing further delays. Lenders prefer a system similar to Gujarat’s, where the state government helped with land acquisition and ensured evacuation. Update on Various India State Policies

JNNSM

Phase I Batch 1 – PPAs for Batch 1 projects were signed for 610 MW (140 MW-PV, 470 MW-CSP). 130 MW of PV projects have been commissioned and only one 50 MW CSP project has been completed out of the 470 MW that were originally due to be commissioned by May 2013. The remaining projects have been given an extension until March 2014. CSP developers have blamed the delays on a shortage of heat transfer fluid (HTF) and lack of accurate ground-measured Direct Natural Irradiance data (even though it is the responsibility of the developers to make sure they have accurate data before bidding). After speaking with two main HTF suppliers, one supplier said supplying HTF took longer because CSP developers started negotiations late in the project development process. The supplier also pointed to over 35 successfully completed on time projects. The other supplier said that they have the required HTF and cited the fact that they just completed supplying to the world’s largest solar plant. Even though the reasons behind CSP project delays are suspect, CSP developers were successful in getting a 10 month extension, and if the projects are completed within that timeframe they will receive tariffs between ₹10.49-12.24 (~$0.18-

$0.20), a premium of almost 40-50 percent over PV projects (most of which are currently bidding in the ₹7-8/~$0.12-0.13 range). It is time to get rid of the required PV: CSP ratio for good and let the market decide on the best and most cost-effective technologies. Phase I Batch 2 – 300 MW of the 340 MW Batch 2 projects have been commissioned so far with the remaining 40 MW delayed and most likely to be canceled.

JNNSM - Phase II

Phase II of JNNSM, which was supposed to be rolled out at the end of last year, has been delayed and is pending cabinet approval. According to MNRE, the approval may come at the end of August, but that’s with a big “maybe”. As part of JNNSM Phase-II Batch-I, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced a draft Request for Selection (RfS) to set up grid-connected solar PV projects for a total aggregate capacity of 750 MW under the VGF scheme. The draft proposal is pending cabinet for approval. The bidding process will be divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. Bidders can apply for projects under Part A or Part B or both Part A and Part B. Projects under Part B will have a DCR - the only difference between the two. The percentage of DCR is still being decided. Under VGF, developers will sign a PPA for 25 years to sell power at a fixed tariff of ₹5.45/kWh (~$0.09/ kWh). In the case of accelerated depreciation, the tariff will be reduced by 10 percent to ₹4.95/kWh (~$0.08/kWh). The maximum limit for VGF is 30 percent of the project cost, or ₹2.5 crore/MW (~$416,667/ MW), whichever is lower. Web: www.mercomcapital.com www.engrreview.com

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Electrotherm (India) Limited : Success through innovation

lectrotherm (India) Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 certified, public limited company, was founded in 1983 to cater to the needs of all segments of steel industry, foundries and heat treatment industry. Today, Electrotherm is a well diversified conglomerate having businesses in the field of Engineering & Projects catering to steel and foundry industry; transformer manufacturing; steel making; ductile iron pipe making; manufacturing of battery operated vehicles; renewable energy; transmission line tower; and education. The Engineering & Projects (E&P) division of Electrotherm is a leading designer and manufacturer of Induction Melting Furnaces, Electric Arc Furnaces, Metal Refining Konverters (AOD), Ladle Refining Furnaces, Continuous Casting Machine, Power Distribution and Furnace Transformers and other equipment for Steel Plants and Foundries, and Induction Heating and Hardening Machines for Heat Treatment Shops. The E&P division is a customer centric organization, delivering total solutions, and is particularly renowned for providing end-toend solutions for steel melt shops,

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supplying sturdy and highly efficient plant and machinery, and rendering outstanding pre and post sales services to its customers around the world. Due to high level expertise and vast experience, Electrotherm (E&P) is the most preferred mini steel plant maker up to 0.5 million ton per year capacity through various alternative routes. Moreover, Electrotherm (E&P) is the only Indian company having CE marking for its Induction Furnaces, LRF and MRK, certified by UL Laboratories, USA. The E&P division of Electrotherm has supplied over 3450 Induction Furnaces for various applications, viz. 550 furnaces for steel billet making plants, 1200 furnaces for steel ingot making, 1400 furnaces for ferrous and non-ferrous foundries and around 300 equipment for heat-treatment applications. It has exported over 550 furnaces to 38 countries around the world. Besides, it has made several mini steel plants overseas on turnkey basis in countries like Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and some African countries for capacities ranging from 50,000 TPA to 350,000 TPA. The Electric Arc Furnaces of Electrotherm are designed and manufactured under technical collaboration with a European company. The Gas based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plants up to 0.2 MTPA capacity are manufactured under strategic alliance with TenovaHylsamex, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of Gas based DRI Plants, wherein the critical parts are supplied directly by Tenova-Hylsamex. Rest of the major machineries, including Coal based DRI plants and power plant utilizing waste heat generated by rotary Kilns,

are designed and manufactured by in-house expertise and facilities at Electrotherm. Being a customer centric organization with focus on meeting changing needs of its customers, Electrotherm has full-fledged Research & Development Centre at its Corporate Office & Works in Ahmedabad with state of the art manufacturing set up and modern office complex. It also has another R&D centre at Coimbatore supported by some leading Engineering & Research Institutes for driving technology and product innovation for Power Electronics.

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onorails or the Overhead Conveyor Systems are now functioning as silent partners in a factory’s operation in all Manufacturing and Storage units across the Globe. It’s like a heart – continuously operating the lifeline without tiring. The toughness of systems endures all ups and downs during its 20 years of life. The system caters from small to very large requirements i.e. from as small as 200 ft to as large as 3000 ft + “so it serves all like the Heart”. The most astonishing feature is its extremely low running cost in terms of electric consumption. The system runs on merely 1.5 HP / 2 HP Motor Drives. An extremely low amount of lubrication and care ensures smooth running of system – year after year and also longer healthy life. Normally as production increases Machines need to be replaced entailing considerable capital cost as old machine is of no use anymore. But these conveyors do not need any replacement as they can be kept upgraded with newer components. For the Modular Overhead Conveyor Systems one just keeps adding on in the same systems with enormous flexibility of making desired changes in route layout. You name any industry or Warehouse and you will find these unique Conveyors working as your Silent Partner. Real estate being the most expensive part of any industry and turning as a scarce resource – these

conveyors are the simplest and most economical answer to your needs of increasing production and storage in the same site. With an excellent Marketing Network with highly dedicated “Customer Support Services Teams” the valued customers enjoy the relationship as a family member of the company.

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Jameks Engineering Pvt. Ltd : The emerging technocrat with vision to lead wide range of portfolio covering the entire scope of the Life cycle i.e concept to commissioning of Industrial Plants as a Turnkey projects executing agency in the fields of Instrumentation | Electrical .

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Mr. Ketan & Mrs. Meenakshi Sonanis -Directors Jameks Engineering Pvt. Ltd

anufacturing, Automation & Engineering, Procurement & Construction Division of JAMEKS started in India in 2010 by young enterprising professionals namely Mrs. Meenakshi & Mr. Ketan Sonanis to provide integrated and single point solutions to the customers in the field of manufacturing & engineering with the goal of providing hi-tech edge to the users. JEPL is professionally managed corporate entity with a business objective of Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply & Consultancy. We are undertaking EPC or EPCM project assignments by leveraging its vast and varied experience, large pool of technically competent manpower and other obligatory resources to cater in the field of infrastructure & process industries like chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, food & beverage in the country. JEPL comprises a team of professionals with background in Engineering services & the core competencies includes working knowledge of EPC companies, excellent understanding of most international codes and standards, hazardous area application for

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undertake challenging assignments with complete satisfaction of our valuable customer. JEPL has a very

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In today’s fast-track project environment, several tasks in the project need to be executed in parallel. It requires well-orchestrated efforts of planning, design, and procurement and execution team. To produce a consistently superior result, JEPL has formalized the team concept and made ‘MultiDiscipline High Performance Work Teams’, a standard approach. This proven approach to project execution has enabled us to meet the specific needs of each and every project, with optimum resource utilization and maximum efficiency.

Why JEPL:

● All services from concept to commissioning under one-roofsingle point responsibility. ● Innovative cost effective solutions. ● High level of technical expertise in a wide range of industries. ● Prompt after sales support. ● Advanced process control, energy management and enterprise solution from single source. ● Choice of raw material, from the best-in-class in each category. ● We are big enough to provide the depth of resources needed for responsive performance, yet small enough to give clients the personal attention and service they expect from us.

E&I Automation Turnkey Projects

JEPL is a comprehensive industrial E&I automation solution provider. We have been effectively providing discrete and turnkey automation solutions for a wide variety of industries. JEPL specialize in

Engineering, Procurement and Commissioning (EPC) of customized automation solutions for diverse industry types. We are offerings following services : ● Automation systems including PLCs for high availability and safety applications (ESD, F&G). ● Distributed Control Systems (DCS) ● Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition System (SCADA) with telecommunication systems. ● Electrical Control Systems ● Plant Information systems, integration of process control systems with business systems and web enabling of legacy systems. ● Material Handling Systems and Crane Control Solutions ● Control & Instrumentation Packages ● Up gradation of existing systems PLC & DCS Systems ● Software Development And an extensive range of products comprising of a wide variety of low to medium voltage Variable Frequency Drives for energy saving, DC Drives for specialized applications, Soft Starters to protect the electrical equipments. E&I system is a fully integrated, comprehensive, real-time solutions are based on hardware and software platforms based on contemporary technologies. The value addition includes system design, application engineering, application software, documentation, commissioning and after sales services. The scope of E&I Solutions encompasses techno-commercial proposals, system design, application engineering, procurement, integration, testing, commissioning, hand-over, AMCs and training. www.engrreview.com

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Ninety four year old DPSC rechristened India Power

PSC Limited (formerly known as Dishergarh Power Supply Company Limited) has been rechristened India Power, as India Power Corporation India Limited has merged with the ninety four year old DPSC Ltd. India Power will operate as an integrated power utility company being in the business of generation, transmission and distribution and will have its operations pan-India. DPSC Ltd., since 1919, has been running a large power distribution business spanning about 620 sq.km. and is one of the oldest discoms in the country. India Power Corporation Ltd. has been operating about 100 MW wind power plants in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan. The merger of both the companies will expand operations across various verticals of the power business. The integration will further consolidate the company’s presence in the power generation and distribution sectors at both state and national levels. The amalgamation also brings in synergies for both the companies to operate in a competitive environment, enable a larger asset base, and will provide access to a large pool of financial resources. It will also enable more efficient management by effectively bringing the combined technical, distribution and marketing skills of both the companies. It will ensure optimal utilisation of resources, thereby creating value for shareholders. India Power also has a 2 MW solar plant in Asansol, which was one of the largest grid connected solar plants during 2008 when it was commissioned. India Power also has an operational 12 MW thermal power plant within its license area. India Corporation (Haldia) Ltd. is implementing a 450 MW thermal power plant in Haldia, West Bengal which will be commissioned by the end of 2014 or beginning of 2015. During the years to come,

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the Company plans to ramp up its generation base to 1100 MW to support its projected load demand of over 1000 MVA, year 2016 onwards. The construction of the 220/33 kV JK Nagar substation is a landmark project for India Power, as it marks its first 220 KV double circuit transmission line and will provide State transmission connectivity. India Power (formerly DPSC) had a growth of 20% in its revenues to Rs. 650 crore in the fiscal year 2012-13 as against Rs. 541 crore in the previous financial year. The Company’s bottomline also recorded a remarkable growth with a 134% rise in PAT recorded at Rs. 27.59 crore compared to the previous year’s figures of Rs. 11.81 crore. The Company continued to improve upon its efficiency with T & D loss at 2.9% for the year 2012-13, as against industry average of 25% (source : CEA). Recently, India Power has also been awarded distribution franchisee by The South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited for Gaya, Bodh Gaya and adjoining districts. The franchisee area will cover Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Manpur and their adjoining areas. The Company will be handling more than 100,000 consumers including a spectrum of agricultural, commercial and domestic consumers. The franchisee area had registered a unit energy sale of 125 MU during 2011-12 with a T & D loss figure of 62% which offers a unique proposition to India Power to reduce the T & D losses with its expertise and experience.

About India Power Corporation Ltd

India Power (India Power Corporation Limited) was incorporated as a power generation, distribution & trading and fuel management Company. Under generation wing, India Power is developing a 3 x 150 MW Thermal

Power Project at Haldia which is scheduled to be commissioned at the beginning of 2014. India Power is also involved in wind power generation presently with an installed capacity of about 100 MW in the States of Karnataka, Gujarat & Rajasthan. In the distribution wing, India Power has been supplying electricity for public and private purpose in Asansol – Raniganj belt of West Bengal in and around its licensed area spanning 618 sq.km. as one of the oldest licensees in the country. As a power utility company India Power has also the thermal generation set-up of around 12 MW at a place named Dishergarh in the Burdwan District of West Bengal. The total connected load in the area is around 256 MVA. In West Bengal the Company is powering industrial resurgence in West Bengal which includes collieries, railways, WBSEDCL, mini steel plant, sponge iron plant, cement plant, refractory works, glass works, hospital, nursing homes, government offices, engineering industries and townships. India Power is also now exploring its activities in various generation and distribution power projects outside West Bengal mainly in Jharkhand, Gujarat, M.P., Karnataka & Uttarakhand. The Company has also started execution of 1 x 270 MW Thermal Power Project at Raghunathpur, Purulia District of West Bengal. The Company has its offices and plants at Asansol, Kolkata, Haldia and Delhi. In 2009, India Power entered into a JV with West Bengal Green Energy Development Corporation Limited to set up a photovoltaic solar power plant in Seebpore, which now has a generating capacity of 2 MW.

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Automation of a Paint Manufacturing Plant

his case study is about automation of a paint manufacturing plant located in North India. The study involves two phases of the plant; the first phase was for manufacturing of water based paint which was commissioned in 2010 and next phase involves backward integration, manufacture of emulsion resins used as the most important raw material in Water based paint, currently under commissioning.

Customer Objectives & Challenges

The customer was looking for a complete automation solution including design, detailed engineering, supply of automation system, field instruments, erection material, installation, commissioning and after sales support. They encouraged using the latest technologies such as Distributed open architecture based on Ethernet ring network, intelligent transmitters, intelligent motor starters, pneu-

matic on-off valves and VFDs on bus communication with the system. They insisted on advanced batch process management system based on ISA S88 standard, which allows flexible scheduling, recipe based batch operation and reports. Connectivity with various third party systems, historian based KPI reporting, video wall display, user management, asset management system were some of the features required. The automation system was required to be integrated with SAP. Considering the limited engineering skills in the region, it was necessary that the system should have an easy engineering and diagnostic. In the next phase for Emulsion resins, our scope was increased to cover design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the complete electrical system including PCC, MCC, lighting, earthing, D.G. Set and secure power again using the

latest technologies as the 1st phase.

Solution Overview

Following diagrams show the system architecture of both the phases. Both the systems are based on Process Automation System architecture from Schneider Electric. The architecture is based on open Ethernet backbone, and integrates advanced process control with energy efficiency.

Operator Interface

PlantStruxure provides a consistent control and operational interface with a real-time view of the process to increase operator efficiency and reduce training needs. The intuitive layout of the PlantStruxure operational interface facilitates fast access to any graphics page within the system. So whether it is alarm, trend, graphics or system diagnostics information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is only a few mouse clicks away. The runtime security of PlantStruxure is user based, meaning that each system user has a unique username and password, thus preventing unauthorized access.

Process Analyst Intelligent Field Devices

We have used Emerson make intelligent transmitters for level, pressure, flow measurement. These transmitters communicate with the controllers on Foundation Fieldbus. It has saved on cabling and brought valuable data from the transmitters to the system. Saving in cabling has also been achieved by connecting all the pneumatic on-off valves on As-i bus.

Advanced Process Automation Controllers

Phase I : System Architecture for Water Based Paint Plant (2009-10)

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Continued from page no.152 M-340 Distributed Controllers in the system. They are compact, robust, fast and have 8 MB non-volatile flash memory. You can view the controller program from anywhere in the plant using Factory cast module.

Intelligent MCC & Variable Frequency Drives

Intelligent Motor Starters Tesys U have been used for motors of 15KW and below rating and Intelligent Motor Management System Tesys T has been used for motors above 15 KW rating. 250 KW VFDs are used for TSD motors and for all agitators, metering pumps etc. Altivar 32 and Altivar 71 VFDs of appropriate ratings have been used. All intelligent devices, Tesys U, Tesys T and Altivar VFDs are communicating with the controller on high speed Canopen bus. Use of Intelligent MCC has resulted in saving of cabling, panel space, availability of motor information, warnings on SCADA, ease of diagnostics, energy efficiency etc.

ISA S88 based Batch Management

“SUPERBatch” Batch Management

system has been given for both the Water based paint as well as Emulsion plants. SUPERBatch consists of various modules such as SUPERBatch Manager, Plant Editor, Recipe Engine, Batch Scheduler with scheduled indicators, Batch Execution, Online Batch Viewer/ Change and Reports Viewer. Both plants have multiple products manufactured in the same set of equipment. SUPER Batch allows flexible recipe based manufacturing, recording of batch data and generation of management information reports. It also provides tools for analysis of batch and process data and develop customized reports.

Historian

A historian Server with Schneider’s Vijeo Historian has been provided to source and archive batch and process data in the integral MS SQL Server. Historian allows analysis of data and making customized reports. Historian provides Web and Excel clients through which the Historian data can be accessed through Internet browser from a remote location and

Operator Screen for TSD & Blenders in Water Based Paint Plant

Process Analyst features allow users to combine alarm and trend data in one integrated display and helps analyze the cause of process upsets quickly and easily

used for generation of reports. It also helps generating various dashboards for online management information on production, downtime, energy efficiency and other important KPIs like OEE, BCT adherence, Energy Saved etc.

Integration with SAP RFID for Material Tracking

Phase I : System Architecture for Emulsion Resin Plant (2012-13)

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correct addition, an RFID based system tracking system has been provided.

Plant Display & PA System

Critical process parameters and status of running batches are continuously displayed on a large size LCD display. Operator guidance information, as they are displayed on the screen, are also announced on public address system provided in the plant especially for this purpose.

Connectivity with Third Party Systems Various third party systems used in the plant operate with different makes of PLCs. These third party systems have been integrated with the main Automation system through Modbus, Profibus or Modbus TCP/IP protocols. Examples of third party systems are Pneumatic Conveying Systems, Filling machines, Robotic Palletizing System, Pigging System, Electrical Power Meters, Load Cell

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based weighing systems, Platform weighing scales, Chillers etc.

Auto SMS of Critical Alarms

An Ethernet gateway ETG-3021 with GSM SIM card has been provided to send auto SMS to designated people on occurrence of critical alarms.

Secure Power Systems

The emulsion plant involves highly exothermic reaction and needs to be controlled manually in the event of a power failure. Critical utilities such as chilled water and Instrument air are also required continuously. D.G. Set power has been provided as a back up. However, to bridge the gap between mains power failure and D.G. Set power getting available, APC (Schneider) make 3-Phase UPS of 120 kVA and 60 kVA rating have been provided. They have a battery backup of 10 minutes. If D.G. Set power cannot be made available, safe shutdown can be taken during this period.

Asset Management System User Management System with Knowledge Management

It comprises of RFID tags with RFID Read/Write Station. If all the information is appropriate including the User details and Shift details, then the user will be asked a question from the Knowledge Base. The answer given by the user on every Logon gets

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logged in the database whether right/ wrong. This information can further be printed for analysis purpose. This knowledge Management module helps to diagnose the knowledge level of the users in the plant.

Conclusion

Various features as described above have been incorporated in the system. It can be seen that besides the basic monitoring and control functions, so many other features provided in the sytem enhance the overall performance. Advanced features such as Batch Management, User Management, Asset Management, Knowledge Management, Plant Display & PA System, RFID based RM Tracking, KPI reporting, Integration with SAP are provided as Supertechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value addition to the PlantStruxure Process Automation System by Schneider Electric. Same techniques have been applied by Supertech to enhance the performance of automation systems in other process industries such as Resins, Paints, Specialty Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Lube oil blending, Agrochemicals etc. Please contact www.supertech.co.in for further details. Author Mr. C. S. Limaye, Director, Supertech Instrumentation Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.

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Transforming Indian blue chip companies with Indian technology that is a curve ahead of the curve We have re-written the rule books earlier and we are re-writing the rule-books even now with Mega leaps in Technology. by Hughen, Chairman, Plazma Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Industries based on metal fabrication across the globe need robotized systems to survive, thrive and be competitive. In the automotive industry, Toyota’s use of robotic production systems has been copied throughout the auto industry and exemplifies the transformative economic power of robotized systems.

In the fabrication industry, prohibitively expensive manual labour has traditionally been the only way to deal with the shortcomings of 2D drawings, varying raw material dimensions and damaged raw material through costly rework and repeated production interruptions.

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Recently, recession-driven price undercutting among fabricators and loss of global projects to competitors from low-labour cost countries is driving companies towards robotized automation. Plazma Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a customer dedicated Innovation company in India with the focus in mind to make its customer an equal player with an unequalled edge using ROBOPLAZMA™ System. We have re-written the rule books earlier and we are re-writing the rule-books even now with Mega leaps in Technology. We at Plazma respect sheer ‘Customer Innovation’. Robotic Plasma Cutting System RoboPlazma Plazma’s Robotic Plasma Cutting system is made of standardized configurable robotic modules with unique proprietary software and patented high performance plasma torches. Successfully proven on shop floors with over 30 customers in India, and abroad. This technology is ready to be taken to a large scale global platform. We are currently growing R&D, manufacturing and software development based on a global model that leverages specific local advantages. Award winning Roboswift proprietary software drives the world’s first intelligent and selflearning robotic plasma cutting system. It senses, adapts, and www.engrreview.com

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Roboplazma Solution Beam cutting time reduced to 15 minutes Project went ahead of schedule following two months of production with Roboplazma

compensates for the inaccuracies associated with manual production inefficiencies. Traditionally, robots repeat a single task in a controlled environment with fixtures and highly accurate job data input. Unlike conventional robots, RoboPlazma generates new programs continuously, as required, during production. Plazma’s patented proprietary RoboSwift online software, awarded the best application idea by Kuka of Germany, senses and compensates for raw material variations and inaccurate data input using a floating data base that digitizes the cutting job. Roboplazma Universal Structural Steel Profiler :

Case Study - I India’s largest offshore platform fabricator, L&T achieves payback in 2 months. Offshore platform of 25,000 tons costing over Rs.500 Crores

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Roboplazma Measurable Business Value 1,400 Beams cut in record two months at 15 min per beam Beam nesting saves a phenomenal 2% - 5 % raw material cost World’s first ever plasma torch mouse hole profile cutting Smarter software & hardware

with complete material handling system Program creating in just three mouse clicks requiring zero programming skills Multiple profile processing including beam square tubes, channels, angles & large plates For India’s largest offshore platform fabricator, the payback was just two months. RoboPlazma Universal structural steel profiler system is ‘The ideal solution’ for the small, medium and large fabricators

that are looking for A single machine solution to fabricate Beams, Channels, Angles, Tubes, Pipes and also have Plate processing covered with the same machine. It also eliminates the high capital, training, and servicing costs for maintaining multiple machines.

The RoboPlazma™ system helps you to : Eliminate manpower attrition affecting your fabrication output Eliminate material handling problems which create a logistic nightmare with your production and delivery schedules Eliminate labourintensive and timeconsuming processes such as sawing, drilling, coping, grinding, manual lay-out and marking for fit-up Eliminate Your dependence on skilled labor

RoboPlazma Universal Structural Steel Profile Cutting Applications Processing of Beams, Columns, Channels and Angles Nesting of jobs for higher utilization of material Produces all Standard & Non standard Cope Produces Miter Cuts, Compound Miters & Double Compound Miters Beam Splitting & Beam Castellation J-Allen, Rat-holes, Close-Copes easily possible Processing of round Pipes, Tubes without rotating Single & Double Beveling with

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Root & Contour Notching, Coating Structural Steel Application

All kinds of structural steel fabrication can be carried out with this machine. RoboPlazma can be configured with Plazma’s internationally patented high performance plasma torches or Hypertherm and Esab plazma as preferred by the customer. Roboplazma Maximiser :

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Advantages Enhance Efficiency, Accuracy and Save Costs with Innovative product design & Intelligent software

the robot to perform multiple subsequent uninterrupted cuts in materials of different dimensions ● System measures and calibrates its cutting scheme; no need for manual measurement 3. Saves Costs

Yield

Case Study - II JSL, Jajpur Roboplazma Hot Plate Mill

The World’s first robotic unmanned self-intelligent red-hot steel cutting plasma system ● Embedded with a plasma torch design that performs precise metal cutting at red-hot temperatures

● Mounted on an 8-axies robot ● Governed by proprietary selfcalibrating software that governs the operation, diagnostics and troubleshooting, eliminating the complexities of controlling a cutting system

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1. More Efficient ● Real-time Monitoring of the system’s health and performance, with self-diagnosis features that report faults, reduce the downtime for service ● Interface compatibility with

steel mill online systems reduces system integration time. ● Fast cutting action done completely online removes the bottleneck

2. More Accurate ● The system has built-in intelligence to compensate for plates’ shape fluctuations, eliminating inaccuracies in cutting ● The system software can command

● Direct square cutting of hot plate on the conveyor enables faster throughput ● A unique protective cloak allows the robot to perform flawlessly without damaging its inner mechanisms ● Reduction in inventory costs ● Proprietary torch nozzle system allows precise cuts minimizing material yield loss. ● Automation eliminates the need for direct operator interaction: no safety risks associated with the processing of red hot metal Plazma’s Mission Our mission is to be a dominant global supplier of artificial intelligence driven, vision enhanced robots that drastically reduce manufacturing cycle times and expand the scope of RoboPlazma products beyond cutting to welding and other applications. w

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Konecranes smart maintenance techniques...

1)RopeQ: Crane Wire Rope Inspection

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Konecranes, the global leader in lifting industry, has developed RopeQ, a reliable and practical system that evaluates the working condition of wire ropes using advanced, NonDestructive Testing (NDT) methods. RopeQ is a diagnostic tool that uses electromagnetic technology to assess the inner and outer wires and strands of a wire rope. This testing method achieves reliable, accurate, and repetitive inspection results that ensure safe use and improve total lifecycle cost. Wire rope contains up to 400 individual wires. Throughout a wire ropeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working life, the wires are subject to bending and abrasion wear. If too many of these wires are broken, the safety of the rope cannot be guaranteed. Usually only the outer surface of a wire rope is checked during a visual inspection.

It is impossible to inspect the inner core using standard methods of inspection. For this reason many wire ropes are classified as safe even when they should be discarded because of heavy internal damage Backed by more than 60 years of experience and research in the design and maintenance of hoisting equipment, Konecranes has developed this unique technology called RopeQ. RopeQ applies an electromagnetic-inductive testing method to detect flaws that are not visible on the surface of wire ropes, producing an accurate assessment that can increase safety and reduce wire rope cost. The RopeQ diagnostic tool fastens to wire rope assemblies and records a series of interior images along the entire length of the wire rope. The diagnostic survey produces data that pinpoints all areas and degrees of degradation. The precise results help to determine whether continued use is safe or whether the rope needs to be changed. RopeQ can improve the total lifecycle costs of equipment by optimizing wire rope change intervals in process duty and critical equipment. Throughout the working life of a wire rope, the strands and core are subjected to tension, bending, and abrasion, which can compromise strength and safety. Routine maintenance often relies on pre-determined replacement intervals regardless of the actual condition of the wire ropes, meaning that safe and operable ropes might be replaced too often or too soon, resulting in unnecessary downtime and costs. RopeQ produces verifiable condition assessments that can be www.engrreview.com

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compared against discard criteria, reducing the possibility of changing wire ropes that are still compliant with lifting regulations. Most importantly, RopeQ is able to detect faults that are not visible to the naked eye, thus improving the overall safety of the lifting equipment. RopeQ is appropriate for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to: steel mills, paper mills, steel service centres, foundries, waste-to-energy plants, pulp mills, chemical plants, power stations, nuclear power plants, aerospace and general manufacturing.

2) Rail Q: Crane Runway Rail Survey

RailQ is state of the art survey that provides 2D and 3D graphs on runway rails and identifies misalignments and other problems. It offers optimal recommendations for corrective options and cost-effective solutions.

State-Of-The-Art Runway Survey

Cranes should travel or track along their runway rails with a minimum of skew and without binding. Improper tracking leads to premature wheel and rail wear, resulting in costly repairs and down-time as well as inefficient and sub-optimal crane operation.

There are many reasons why a crane does not travel correctly on the runway: ● ● ● ●

Rail may be misaligned or worn Clips may be missing Pads may be worn Runway structure itself may be uneven, bent, or twisted due to column settlement due to

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overloads or impacts during the service life ● Improper original installation. ● These reasons are normally investigated by performing a traditional runway survey; however, these surveys may result in days of costly down-time. RailQ is an advanced laser survey technique that utilizes a proprietary remotely controlled robot trolley, Roborail, which runs along the rail collecting and feeding information to a total station laser tachymeter. The information is processed by our proprietary analysis and visualization software producing interactive reports that help visualize the problem areas. Konecranes structural engineers also review the data and provide professional recommendations and solutions.

Saves Time, Increases Safety, Improves Reliability

RailQ literally reduces the time it takes to perform a runway survey from days to hours, saving precious down-time. RailQ is performed by an automated robot, which increases accuracy and effectiveness. The automated robot is also safer since there is no need for a person to walk the runway positioning targets. RailQ produces accurate and repeatable data that can be easily interpreted and visualized through our interactive tools. Many times the tracking problems are not caused by the runway/rail but rather by the crane itself or perhaps a combination of both. Along with any runway survey, Konecranes recommends performing a geometric survey of the crane. Konecranes verifies the

crane for “squareness,” meaning the end trucks must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the bridge girder for the crane to track properly. In addition, the geometry of the girder and end trucks themselves are verified as is the alignment of the wheels within the end trucks. The crane geometric survey utilizes similar techniques and tools as the RailQ Runway Survey and boasts similar benefits and advantages. No matter what the survey results and recommendations are, Konecranes can provide the appropriate solution including: ● Structural repairs and up-grades ● Mechanical repairs and replacement parts and components ● Engineered comprehensive solutions that may include anti-skew control technology ● Engineered prescription wheels that specifically address tracking/ wheel wear issues For more information, Web: www.konecranes.com

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BLOODHOUND SSC turns to Renishaw for 3D printing expertise

enishaw, one of the UK’s leading engineering technologies companies, is contributing its knowledge in additive manufacturing to create key prototype parts for the BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car, which will attempt to break the 1,000 mph speed barrier during Summer 2015. One of the most critical components is the nose tip for the car, which will be the very first part to break through any new land speed record and is subject to forces as high as 12 tonnes per square metre. To cope with such loadings, a prototype tip has been designed in titanium and will be bonded to BLOODHOUND’s carbon fibre monocoque body which forms the front-half of the car. Renishaw is providing a manufacturing resource to the project team to produce the nose tip on its laser melting machines, which use an additive manufacturing process to fuse together very thin layers of fine metallic powders to form highly complex functional components. The prototype will be used by the BLOODHOUND team to evaluate possible manufacturing processes and carry out further engineering analysis. Dan Johns, lead engineer at BLOODHOUND SSC responsible for materials, process and technologies, says: “We believe that the key benefit of using an additive manufacturing process to produce the nose tip is the ability to create a hollow, but highly rigid

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titanium structure, and to vary the wall thickness of the tip to minimise weight. To machine this component conventionally would be extremely challenging, result in design compromises, and waste as much as 95% of the expensive raw material. ” On 4th July, the Rt Hon David Willetts MP, UK Minister for Universities and Science, formally opened the new BLOODHOUND Technical Centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, where the iconic car is now being assembled. He also announced a £1 million grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to support the BLOODHOUND Project’s education and outreach mission, which aims to inspire children about STEM subjects. During his visit, Mr Willetts was presented with a special commemorative plaque containing a prototype nose tip manufactured by Renishaw on one of its AM250 additive manufacturing machines. Says Simon Scott, Director of Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Products Division, “With 3D printing having such a high profile within the media and political circles, it is fantastic that the only UK manufacturer of a metal-based additive manufacturing machine is able to contribute to this iconic British project which aims to inspire a new generation of engineers here and around the world.” For more information Web: www.renishaw.com Powered by

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Moveable power packages: igus adds HD and motor variant to the e-spool series Modulare construction kit allows rollable winding energy chain systems in eighteen different versions Powered by

The e-spool from igus allows movements in any direction - for assembly cranes, lift trucks or ventilation systems. (Source: igus GmbH)

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gus further develops its offer of winding rollable energy chain systems. The new igus “e-spool” variants heavy duty (HD) and with motor flange versions are even more powerful. The HD variant is equipped with an extra strong spring to retract the energy chain at vertical applications. Moreover a The motor version with motor flange is deliverable available for high filling loads and movements in any direction. The e-spool connects two energy supply systems into one system - a standard energy chain being that is guided via windingound roll and an igus twisterband for rotational movements. No matter whether it’s, flat on or underneath the ground - the winding and space-saving energy chain system e-spool from igus is variably applicable in any directions. More importantly, e-spool is the only solution that guides all media types such as data, compressed air and liquids flexibly and with minimum space in one system. E-spool connects two different energy supply systems in one system - a standard energy chain guided via a reel that always supports the proper length and tension of the energy supply system and, an igus twisterband that performs rotational movements. This design allows movements in any direction , hence is suitable for a number of fields of application: process cranes, mobile crane trucks, sorting plants or stage applications.

e-spool heavy duty for vertical applications: a strong retraction spring spools up the chain up to 14 m. (Source: igus GmbH) e-spool module construction kit: three variants, three lengths and two versions igus offers different e-spool solutions, depending on the pull out direction and load: The standard e-spool (SP) with a spring mechanism for spooling up the chain is appropriated for most applications and for any directions. Some vertical applications require a higher retraction force. Now the heavy duty variant (SPHD) comes into play: Here the retraction spring is stronger to be able to spool up the energy chain up to 14 m without problems. In addition, a motor variant with flange (SPM) is offered for especially high loads in any direction. www.engrreview.com

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

igus delivers e-spool for the use with motor including motor coupling. The user installs motor and control. All three e-spool versions are available in different extension lengths with 4, 7 or 14 m and one or two twisterbands in the standard program. The maximum spooling speed is about 1 m/s.

Modular alternative to the classic cable drum

The twisterband connects the reel with the shaft support, which serves as an interface to the permanently installed cables. This avoids the costly conventional slip ring that is usually used for cable drums. With it different cables can be connected, replaced or added any time within the smallest space in a complete system. The twisterband gives the largest possible cable diameter of 17 mm and the minimal bending radius of 75 mm. For more capacity, twisterbands can be used on both sides of the drum.

About igus®:

The igus GmbH is a world`s leading manufacturer in the field of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The family-run company is based in Cologne, represented in 29 countries and contracts 2,200 employees worldwide. In 2012 igus generated a turnover of 399 million Euro. igus operates the largest test laboratories and fabrics in its branch to offer customers innovative and tailor-made products and solutions within the shortest time. The terms “igus, chainflex, readycable, easychain, echain, e-chainsystems, energy chain, energy chain system, flizz, readychain, triflex, twisterchain, invis, drylin, iglidur, igubal, xiros, xirodur, plastics for longer life, manus, vector” are legally protected trademarks in the Federal Republic of Germany and, where applicable, in some foreign countries. Powered by

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Technical specifications Capacity : 10 – 18 Tonnes / hour. Type : 4-Wheel bi – plainer chain. Breaking Strength : 6000 Kgs. Working Tension : 600 Kgs. Load capacity on each hook : 60 Kgs.

Designed and manufactured after in-depth on-site studies of its applications, operations and maintainance requirements

Holtz-super’s distinctive features ● ● ● ● ● ●

Low power consumption 5 Mm thick angle section tracks Bolted track assembly 30 X 4 mm thick chain link plate Solid case hardened wheels 47 mm O.D. X 14 mm thick with high chromium steel balls for both guide and load wheels ● Solid 25 mm square block type biflex arrangement ● Separate load and guide axles of en-19 material having ultimate tensile strength of 6550 kgs. ● Superior finish

Safety features

● Mechanical shear pin arrangement is provided in the drive unit sprocket. ● 1no+ 1nc type limit switch is provided to stop the drive motor immediately in case of conveyor chain failure. ● Thermal overload relay is provided in the control panel.

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Third HaasTEC open house announced by Haas Automation India

Mr. Terrence Miranda, Managing Director Haas Automation India

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aas Automation has announced that its successful series of HaasTEC events in India will continue this year on 16th – 19th October, when thousands of visitors are expected to come and witness the latest CNC machine tool technologies in action. After a debut event in the south of the country at Chennai, and the 2012 Open House in western India at Ahmedabad, this year HaasTec heads north to Manesar near New Delhi. Located near Gurgaon, just a few kilometres southeast of New Delhi, Manesar is one of the fastest growing townships in India. It has already become an important manufacturing hub, especially for the automotive industry, with leading vehicle manufacturers and supply chain companies situated nearby. Also located here is the local Haas Factory Outlet (HFO), a division of CNC Servicing and Solutions India Pvt Ltd – the venue for the HaasTEC Open House 2013.

“The feedback we received from the first two HaasTEC events was tremendous, and we’re anticipating even greater success this time around” says Haas India marketing coordinator, Ms. Melita Furtado. “Around 1700 attended the Ahmedabad HaasTEC, but we’re expecting around 4000 in Manesar, where visitors will find a wide selection of Haas machines on display for applications ranging from highspeed milling to multi-axis turning.” Visitors to HaasTEC Manesar will see many of the company’s latest generation CNC machine tools, such as various configurations of Y-axis CNC lathes that include the DS30Y dual-spindle and ST-20Y singlespindle models. Also on display will be the EC400 horizontal machining centre and the best selling DT1 drill/ tap machine, as well as VF-2 and VF4SS super speed vertical machining centres. “There are several thousand CNC machine shops located in and around Manesar, and many of these exploit the benefits of Haas CNC machines to make critical parts 24 hours a day,” says Terrence Miranda, Managing Director at Haas Automation India. “We already have over 5000 Haas CNC machines working throughout India and we are looking to increase our penetration even further with events such as HaasTEC.” Visitors wishing to attend the HaasTEC event at Manesar can pre-register at www.HaasCNC.com/ openhouse from the 1st September to the 5th October, 2013. Web: www.HaasCNC.com www.engrreview.com

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maxon motor- Driven by precision

Figure 1: Delta robots in productive use. © 2012 Asyril Pocket-sized Delta Robots. Today, various microassembly tasks present ever greater challenges to drive technology. Whereas the microcomponents and systems are continuously getting smaller, the development of production systems in macroscopic dimensions is frequently left behind. A Swiss company has revolutionized the market with an entire product family of Delta robots. Strong maxon motors ensure high-precision dynamic movements. Asyril, a company from western Switzerland, specializes in the development and integration of www.engrreview.com

mechatronic systems for fast and flexible automatic handling of small components, for example microscale components for micro, nano and bio technology. The company was founded by microrobotics specialist Dr. Alain Codourey in 2007 and builds on the technological know-how of CSEM and the CPA group. The founding of the company was preceded by the core question of whether it is possible to build a microrobot with a size of 100 x 100 x 100 mm3 and what the ideal kinematics would be for such a robot. As early as 10 years ago, researchers at CSEM (Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology) noticed the increasing discrepancy

between microcomponents getting ever smaller yet the size of the production systems staying constant. Whereas the mechanical structures of a robot is relatively easy to miniaturize, the same only holds true for drives to a limited degree: “In conventional systems, the motors remain very large in comparison to the mechanical components. As a result, the conventional kinematics of — for example — articulated arm robots are also unsuitable, because large motors are still required in the joints,” explains Dr. Alain Codourey. To find a solution for this increasing discrepancy, microrobotics specialist Codourey and his research team at ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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Figure 3: The Pocket Delta is driven with three maxon motors (1) which are directly connected to the joints (2). These are in turn connected to the parallelograms (3). At the platform (4), the three arms establish the parallel kinematics. © 2012 Asyril

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CSEM and at the Engineering and Information Technology department of the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Biel started looking for systems that are more suitable for handling microtechnical components. “In the end, we came to the conclusion that parallel kinematic structures are the most promising for our purpose,” explains Codourey. With this objective in mind, the idea of a parallel kinematic axle system was perfected first. To keep the mass inertia as low as possible, all components are kept as delicate and light-weight as possible. A large advantage of the Delta configuration is the fact that, although the maxon motors are responsible for the movement of the kinematic elements, the motors themselves are not moved. Instead, the motors are attached to the support frame and transmit the movement directly to the structure. This engineering principle has been implemented in an entire range of Delta robots: The “Desktop Delta”, “Power Delta” and “Pocket Delta” have all been designed according to the same basic principle.

Slimline drive technology for microassembly

Not only the mechanical components had to slim down — the sizes of the drives themselves were also reduced. Instead of oversized motors with high power and correspondingly high heat emission, the Pocket Delta uses space-saving micromotors of maxon motor. The parallel mechanism of the robot is driven by three EC-i 40 motors that are all mounted to a plate above the robot. This means that the mass to be moved is very low; as a result, the robot is highly dynamic. The Pocket Delta needs 0.33 s for a single pick-and-place cycle and

can thus complete three cycles per second. Thanks to the high rigidity of the kinematic structure, the robot has a repeat accuracy of less than 3 micrometers. The brushless DC motors have a diameter of only 40 mm and a power of 50 W. To ensure that the Delta robot is not only fast, but also precise, the angle position of the motor has to be measured with high precision. The micromotors are therefore connected directly to high-resolution rotary encoders for position detection. Furthermore, each motor is equipped with a holding brake designed by Asyril. Small pins hold the motor shafts by means of a spring. During operation of the robot, these pins are pulled away by means of electromagnets to release the brake. The robot controller is fully integrated into the robot and the communication takes place via an Ethernet interface. With the features it provides, the miniature robot is especially suited to tasks that involve quickly moving or assembling tiny components. It is one of the fastest and most precise robots in its category. Another advantage of the chosen design is that no gearhead is required for the Pocket Delta. The Pocket Delta Robots are used in various industries. However, its main talent is sorting, selecting and machining microcomponents in the watch industry. This solution is suitable for assembling nearly all components in mechanical clockwork, for example screws, rivets, pins or gears. But the Pocket Delta is also used in the field of medical technology and in the electronics and semiconductor industries. The components to be moved are typically between 0.5 and 15 millimeters in size. For more inforamtion Web: www.maxonmotor.in

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“Kinetic Rain”

A perfect symbiosis of technology and art Changi Airport, Singapore: EtherCAT synchronizes the movement of 1216 servo axes

The installation, which consists of two contiguous fields of 608 droplets each, extends over a total area of more than 75 square meters and plays over a room height of over 7.3 meters.

hat is probably the world’s largest kinetic sculpture was realized in “Kinetic Rain” at Changi Airport in Singapore. The artistic concept of the installation and the calculatory design of the choreography originate from the Berlinbased Art+Com AG. In allusion to the tropical rain, the installation consists of 1,216 brilliantly sparkling, copperwww.engrreview.com

plated aluminium droplets. These are suspended from the ceiling on thin steel wires and each one is moved by a small servomotor. During a 15-minute show, the droplets are formed into different pictures connected with the subject of flying. MKT AG, experts in kinetic installations, took care of the complete technical implementation of “Kinetic Rain”, including the software. The challenge of moving 1,216 ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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Changi Airport Group Pte Ltd. The Changi Airport Group (CAG) Singapore was founded on 16 June 2009. As the administrative company of Changi Airport it is essentially responsible for the operation and management of the airport, its development as an air traffic hub, commercial activities and airport emergency services. The airport registered over 46 million passenger movements in 2011. As part of the modernization of the check-in hall, the CAG invested in a kinetic sculpture: with its allusion to the tropical rain, “Kinetic Rain” is an homage to the tropical city of Singapore.

During a 15-minute show, the 1,216 droplets are formed into sixteen different pictures connected with the subject of flying.

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servo axes synchronously was solved on the basis of EtherCAT, TwinCAT and the compact Servo Drives in Bus Terminal format. Air passengers and airport visitors who enter Terminal One at Changi Airport in Singapore are stopped in their tracks by a kinetic sculpture, “Kinetic Rain”, as they make their way through the modernized check-in hall. “The harmonious interaction of more than a thousand droplets also symbolizes the many people at the airport who ensure day after day that passengers and visitors to Changi Airport are positively surprised and have fond memories of it,” says Yeo Kia Thye, Vice-Director of Airport Operations at the Changi Airport Group. The installation, which consists of two contiguous fields of 608 droplets each, extends over a total area of more than 75 square meters and plays over a room height of over 7.3 meters. The artistic concept for this unusual space installation comes from the Berlin agency Art+Com. The technical implementation of the overall project and the programming was accomplished by MKT AG from Olching, near Munich, Germany. The company, which specializes in kinetic installations, received support from Beckhoff during the programming and implementation of the control system. The ‘Kinetic Rain’ is the realization of the most sophisticated project of this type to date: More than 2,000 engineer hours flowed into this project. Particularly challenging was not least the transport of the fully

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Continued from page no.172 pre-assembled installation weighing 30 tonnes to Singapore. The demands on the control of “Kinetic Rain” are extraordinarily high, with the precise movement of 1,216 axes. In addition to that, the project demanded high availability, compact design of the components and the replacement of components without addressing. One of the paramount specifications of the customer, Changi Airport, was that the system must run 24 hours a

In the Beckhoff servo terminals, which fit seamlessly into the EtherCAT terminal row, and the AM3121 compact servomotors, MKT found a compact drive solution that fits perfectly into the tight installation space in the ceiling of the airport terminal building.

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day. Even if an individual axis were to fail, the show must go on.

How do you control 1,216 axes synchronously?

The synchronous movement of 1,216 axes is one of the absolute highlights of this project. Beyond that, high requirements had to be met where the dynamics, precision and speed of the motion sequences were concerned. The droplets move with a speed of 1.5 m/s and an acceleration of 1.4 m/s². The movement must be dynamic, but at the same time flowing and absolutely free of jerks. The designers found the solution to this task in the PC- and EtherCATbased Beckhoff control platform with compact Servo Drive Technology. A central C6525 Industrial PC is responsible for the control. It communicates by TwinCAT ADS with the special GUI computer. At the same time, the PC centrally controls the 1,216 axes via TwinCAT NC PTP and acts as the master. Via the TwinCAT cam table function the master PC coordinates the distribution of the position data to the six slave PCs, to each of which 192 or 208 axes are assigned, and ensures the synchronicity of all axes according to a master axis as reference (see diagram page 20). Communication takes place in real-time over EtherCAT up to the drives. The GUI computer serves for visualization, but also contains the show in the form of a table containing the position data for each droplet at time intervals of 200 ms. This corresponds to five pictures per second. A flowing movement perceptible by the human eye without jerks is possible only through the interpolation in TwinCAT NC PTP. Here, 100 intermediate positions are calculated for each droplet using a

spline algorithm in a 2 ms NC task. These calculations take place on each slave PC for the local axes assigned to it. The artistic intention to have the synchronous movements of the droplets run like a kind of 3-D film is possible only through the use of EtherCAT and TwinCAT NC PTP. While the master keeps all the axes synchronous to one other, the slave PCs calculate the positions of the axes assigned to them every 2 ms and communicate them over EtherCAT in real-time to the Servo Drives.

Compact servo drive in a 12 mm terminal

The movement of the individual axes is extremely precise and lies in the range of 1 mm for an overall length of 7.6 m. The maximum offset between two droplets is 0.25 mm. Each droplet is controlled via an EL7201 EtherCAT servomotor terminal and a servomotor of the type AM3121. The BECKHOFF servo terminals, which fit seamlessly into the EtherCAT terminal row, is extremely compact solution that fits the structural conditions perfectly, with limited installation space in the ceiling of the building. In addition, servo drive technology offers dynamic advantages and allows flowing transitions.

Modularity of the controller simplifies commissioning

A Beckhoff C6525 Industrial PC with the TwinCAT NC PTP automation software is responsible for the central control of the 1,216 axes. Communication with the GUI computer takes place via ADS. The C6525 acts as the master and coordinates the distribution of the position data to the six slave PCs, to each of which 192 or 208 axes are Continue on page no.176

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A particular challenge was not least to install the completely pre-assembled installation weighing 30 tonnes into the existing building.

Continued from page no.174 assigned. According to a master axis as reference it ensures the synchronicity of all axes. Communication takes place in real-time over EtherCAT up to the drives. Important was also the modularity of the control solution and the fact that an individual axis can be exchanged without addressing. That made partial commissioning possible. Ability to work in parallel on software, hardware and the mechanism, allowed keeping within the narrow timeframe allotted for this project. With TwinCAT NC PTP it is additionally possible to “jog” the whole show, i.e. one can fast forward and rewind like a film. That very much simplified the commissioning work. If an individual passage of

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the sequence was not yet 100 % satisfactory, the engineers could repeat it continuously. A big advantage because with other solutions this is not possible and you are forced to continually start the show from the beginning each time until you reach the desired position, which is very time consuming.

Advantage-Centralized Control over Distributed Control:

In contrast to comparable kinetic sculptures over decentralized hardware controllers, “Kinetic Rain” is controlled via a central PC and software and transmitted over EtherCAT. The cam table function, which is accommodated locally in the drive amplifier in other control solutions, is now executed by the software. In this way, the position

data can be managed centrally and distributed in real-time to the axes over EtherCAT. Reasons for choosing Beckhoff as partner was also the global positioning of this company. This way, Beckhoff was able not only to accompany and support the project with experts from the company’s headquarters in Verl, Germany. The end customer is also assured of on-site support and service by the Beckhoff subsidiary in Singapore. Courtesy: PC Control Email: info@beckhoff.co.in

For more information Web: www.artcom.de www.changiairportgroup.com www.beckhoff.co.in

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FLIR thermal imaging cameras help to ensure consistent quality of FIAT cars Cars need to be light to be efficient in their fuel use, but they also have to be strong. To achieve both of these goals modern car panels are made of a combination of a metal layer on top and a structural adhesive layer underneath. These layers are glued together using induction. But this is a tricky process. The temperature has to be exactly right for the adhesion to work properly. To ensure that the adhesion goes smoothly FIAT has started to use FLIR thermal imaging cameras to provide automatic feedback during the process.

he flexibility of car exteriors is regulated in stringent safety requirements, to ensure optimal safety for both drivers and pedestrians. Currently the automotive industry preferred method to reach these requirements is a combination of a light metal surface and sophisticated bonding with chemical components to give stiffness to the bonnet on the edges, while maintaining the elasticity at the centre of the bonnet. This helps to keep the car structure rigid,

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Each green square in this thermal image stands for one of the measurement spots, 19 in this case. The user can define as many measurement spots as needed.

This thermal image shows induction heating at work. The metal parts heat up from room temperature to 180 °C in matter of seconds.

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while the car’s exterior components remain flexible in order to avoid injuries to pedestrians in case of an accident. The process of combining these two elements is called bonding. To bond plastic and metal the adhesive needs to be within a temperature range of 150 to 180 degrees Celsius. Modern car manufacturers use a method called electromagnetic induction to reach the required temperature. Using an electromagnet so called ‘eddy currents’ are generated in an electrically conducting object, in this case the metal layer. The resistance of the metal leads to the generation of heat.

Heating up to 180 °C within seconds

Using conduction the metal layer of the component is heated to the required temperature within mere seconds. The heat of the metallic surface allows the structural adhesive to reach the temperature of prepolymerization, by going through a viscous to a solid state, bonding with the metal layer in the process. The time it takes to complete this process differs depending on the type of adhesive used and on the amount of bonded joints required. Usually, it takes approximately 40 to 45 seconds, from start to finish. But like with all other processes something can go wrong. If for some reason the temperature at one or more adhesion points is not within the temperature range at which the adhesive functions properly, either too high or too low, this leads to weakness in the resulting component.

Quality controls with A-Series camera ensure proper adhesion

FIAT was looking for a method to ensure that the adhesion had worked, while the production process is in full operation. The Italy based company Inprotec delivered just that: a quality test using the FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera. Inprotec was founded in 1992 in Milan as a distributor of hightech equipment for industrial safety applications. Soon the professionals of Inprotec realized the potential of thermal imaging technology, so the company became an official FLIR products distributor. Nowadays the Inprotec Group has regional offices not only in Milan, Italy but also in Rome, Sicily, and even in Algeria.

Automatic alarm in case of unsuccessful bond

The reliable and accurate FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera detects temperature differences as small as 0.05 degrees Celsius and produces thermal images at a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels. If the induction heating process fails to reach the right temperature an automatic alarm will go off, to warn the operating personnel. Since the bond is unsuccessful if the temperature requirements aren’t met, the component has to be discarded if that is the case. Roberto Ricca, Director of Sales at Inprotec’s Thermal Imaging Department is very happy with the quality of the FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera. “It provides exactly the detailed thermal data needed for this type of application.”

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induction process using the FLIR A615. The thermal data are stored on a server for quality traceability of the production of car bonnet. The technicians at Inprotec inserted the thermal imaging camera in a hard protective exterior and installed a fan that prevents fumes from dirtying the thermal imaging camera’s optics. The distance to the measured component is 4 meters, to allow automated robot arm handling during loading and unloading of components. A user friendly touch screen user interface allows quick and easy operation by the plant’s personnel.

GigE Ethernet connection

The technicians at Inprotec inserted the thermal imaging camera in a hard protective exterior. The distance to the measured component is 4 meters, to allow automated robot arm handling during loading and unloading of components.

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“The thermal imaging camera’s fully radiometric video footage is transferred to the computer using a GigE Ethernet connection”, continues Ricca. GigE Vision is a new camera interface standard developed using the Gigabit Ethernet communication protocol. GigE is the first standard to allow for fast image transfer using low cost standard cables even over long distances. With GigE Vision, hardware and software from different vendors can interoperate seamlessly. Marco Simioli, technical manager at KGR, the manufacturer of the induction equipment, is very pleased with the FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera. “With the FLIR A615 system we are able to reach the optimum performance of the production line. The thermal data allows us to evaluate and optimize the heating process. The alarm allows the operators to eliminate the components that do not fit the requirements and to take corrective actions to ensure a perfect production line.”

System can be adapted for future use The computer compares the temperature readings of 16 or more locations with previously determined parameters. If the detected temperature values are too high or too low an alarm will go off. According to Ricca the user can quite easily add extra measurement spots. “This is an important feature. Because this system is flexible it can be adapted for use with future car models as well.” Every new car model includes an increasing number of bonded joints, explains Ricca. “This makes a reliable and cost efficient quality check an even more important factor in maintaining high quality and production rates. The automatic quality check using the FLIR A615 thermal imaging camera makes that possible.”

For more information For more information FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. 1111, D-Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034. India. E-mail : flirindia@flir.com.hk Web: www.flir.com

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KATLAX wireless converters on SCADA based wastewater treatment plant KATLAX Wireless Converters could be right choice for SCADA based Wastewater Treatment Plant.

n Wastewater Treatment Plant, at each of the Lift stations, an embedded controller is used to monitor high sump level, pump status, power consumption and power failure. As SCADA computer communicate with each Lift station using RS232 protocol, each Lift station controller is connected to a SCADA system central computer via RS232 to Wireless Converter. RS232 to Wireless Converter at each Lift station and a master RS232 to Wireless Converter at the Control center form a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wirelessâ&#x20AC;? Local Area Network (WLAN) for SCADA system communications. The 2.4GHz ZigBee Wireless Converters allow the asynchronous controllers to communicate over the WLAN without any additional special communications programming. The entire system is directed by a PCcompatible computer running software. The SCADA system central computer also communicates with another Embedded controller which interfaces the wastewater treatment plant control equipment. The SCADA control computer continuously

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interrogates all of the remote sites through WLAN and the plant control equipment. Performance and alarm data are received, logged and reported at the control computer. The entire network can be scanned in few seconds. In addition to gathering data from the remote sites, the software provides a graphical display of current process data, as well as hardcopy reports containing historical information. This software

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is also used to program each of the remote embedded controllers. Using software’s graphical programming language, the control programs are defined and then downloaded to individual controllers for execution through WLAN. In order to provide daily, 24hour supervision of the facilities, the Gateway Autodialer is used to report alarms when the plant offices are unattended during nights and weekends. The Gateway combines a digital autodialer with an alarm and control system having full microprocessor-based operation and convenient user programmability. The Gateway provides interactive monitoring and control of the controllers via the dial-up telephone network, allowing read and write access to controller data registers via any standard tone phone. It delivers these important functions via serial cable connection and without requiring the use of controller outputs or modification of control programs. The SCADA computer is programmed to collect and reformat

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data from the remote sites and discern alarm information using WLAN. As alarms occur, site numbers and alarm information are relayed by control software to the Gateway using Modbus protocol. In this installation, the Gateway is linked to the SCADA computer via a PLC, whose primary function is to convert the Modbus RTU master protocol to Modbus RTU slave protocol. In a Modbus-based link, the Gateway must act as the master. Here RS485 to Wireless Converter is used at each end to link the Gateway PLC with SCADA Computer. For more information contact: KATLAX ENTERPRISES PVT LTD (Interface Product Group) Marketing HQ : B – 7, Pavana Industrial Premises, MIDC, Bhosari, PUNE - 411 026 (INDIA) Telefax: + 91 – 20 – 2711 0224 Mobile: + 91 – 96897 83922 E -mail: sales@katlax.com

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Simulation software & its evaluation & selection methodology

Dr. Ashu Gupta is Sr. faculty member of Simulation and Modeling in Department of Computer Science at Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus, Jalandhar, India. His expertise areas include System Simulations & Modeling, Data Structure and Business Process Re-engineering etc. Presently he is actively involved in research on application of simulation tools in manufacturing Industry and developing a framework for evaluation of simulation softwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Indian Automobile Industry. As an active researcher and a prolific writer, he has contributed numerous papers to several seminars and conferences and published research papers in journals. He is a member of many National/International Societies. Mob: 98158-91562 guptashu1@rediffmail.com

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n todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turbulent economy and brutal global markets, manufacturing companies are doing all they can to maintain their competitive edge. Products must stand apart from others, breaking new ground in performance, size, shape, capacity, durability, value or other attributes that compel consumers to select one product over another from a store shelf. In a world economy of radical change, product innovation has emerged as a key market differentiator across nearly all manufacturing industries and market sectors including automobile, aerospace, telecommunications, industrial machines, business equipment, discrete parts, and consumer products. Many organizations have to implement change management approach in order to survive in competitive business environments. Examples of such approaches include Total Quality Management (TQM), Just in Time (JIT), Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), Process Innovation (PI) and Knowledge Management (KM). Modelling and simulation are emerging as key technologies to support manufacturing in the 21st century as simulation is a powerful tool for allowing designers to imagine new systems and enabling them to quantify and observe its behaviour. According to Hammer and Champy (1993), any change brings substantial risk as it is usually difficult to predict the outcome of changes before they are put into practice, and it is evident that the failure rates of Business Process Reengineering projects is

over 50%. Successful implementation of BPR is not possible without the use of Business Process Modelling (BPM) and that too through simulation as it seems reasonable to claim that simulation modelling could offer a great potential in modelling and analyzing business processes, and therefore reduce the risk associated with business process change. Increased interest in simulation has, in turn, led to an explosion in the number of simulation software with a strong orientation toward manufacturing problems. There are hundreds of simulation software in the market, with new and upgraded products being produced all the time. The task of simulation software evaluation and selection, which is a multi-criteria decision making type, is usually time consuming. As a result, a company trying to select simulation software for the organization or for a particular application is now faced with a bewildering variety of choices in terms of technical capabilities, ease of use and cost. Automobile industry is one of the largest manufacturing

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industries today making extensive use of number of simulation software. It is using simulation for sheet metal forming, die casting, forging, mould flow simulation, vibration analysis, structural analysis, thermal analysis, crash analysis etc. Categorically, automobile industry was selected in this domain-specific study. It has been also observed that, in spite of the increased scholarly interest in the business process simulation and business process simulation tools, relatively little empirical attention has been given to the evaluation and selection of simulation software in India. This is in sharp contrast to the plethora of the related studies in other countries. So, this study was envisaged with an aim to provide industry with a framework that allows making selection of simulation software on the basis of statistical/ data mining techniques. This study was carried out objectively to study features of simulation software used by automobile manufacturers in North India. The survey was conducted in 18 automobile companies in North India which are the members of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). SIAM is the apex industry body representing leading vehicle manufacturers in India. There were 11 simulation software used by automobile manufacturers in North India. These are NX-IDEAS, ProcessModel, HyperMesh, Nastran, ProModel, AutoMod, Star-CD, Moldex 3D, Tecnomatix, CATIA V4 and ExtendSim. This study provides a list of more than 207 evaluation criteria. These criteria were derived mainly from practical experience of automobile industry users, from simulation software developers and www.engrreview.com

some of them were identified during analysis of the literature. Four main groups of criteria were defined. Features within each group are further classified into subcategories, according to their character.

The main categories are:

● Hardware and Software Considerations: general information, coding aspects, software compatibility, user support, financial and technical features; ● Modelling Capabilities: general features, modelling assistance; ● Simulation Capabilities: visual aspects, efficiency, testability, experimentation facilities, statistical facilities; and ● Input/Output issues: input and output capabilities, analysis capabilities.

Many other factors should be considered prior to software evaluation, such as financial and organizational constraints, individual preferences and experience of potential software users, types of systems that are to be simulated, etc. The evaluation framework

and simulation software selection methodology can be used by anybody wishing to evaluate and choose adequate simulation software. This approach can improve the chance of effective simulation software selection and implementation. A specification of the initial factors to be considered once a need for purchasing simulation software has been established, forms a basis for the initial software survey. This should enable instant elimination of many software products that would not be suitable for a particular circumstance, and subsequently result in a short list of software for evaluation.

The selection process consists of the following six steps to be followed: Step 1: Need for Purchasing Simulation Software

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the intended simulation purpose, the existing constraints within the company, the main types of problems to be simulated, and information regarding the modelers and potential users. Other issues to be considered are organizational constraints. Financial constraints might include the hardware available for use by the simulation software, and the budget available for software purchasing, installation and maintenance costs, purchasing additional hardware, training of personnel etc. Another constraint is the time available for software evaluation, selection and implementation. A determination of the types of models that are likely to be developed can further help reduce the list of possible software candidates for evaluation. The issues relating to the persons involved in software selection, modeling, and the use of future models must also be addressed. Preferably, the same employees should be involved in the process of software selection and modeling.

Step 2: Initial Software Survey

Following a determination of the above preliminary elements in Step 1, an initial software survey has to be undertaken. The purpose of this is to shorten the list of software products that can be considered for evaluation and subsequent selection. If the initial elements are determined, the range of choice should already be narrowed. At this stage, several other sources of information have to be consulted. Vendors of software products that seem to be candidates for software evaluation should be contacted and asked for assistance. They should provide as much information as possible, in addition to software demonstrations and written material. Other sources of literature related

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to software being considered ought to be examined and other software users contacted, if possible. The final decision for choosing software for evaluation should be influenced by the willingness of vendors to provide software for a free trial (at least a simplified version of the software) and appropriate documentation. Documentation should be well organised, indexed and written for an average non-technical user. The outcome of this step is a short list of simulation software for evaluation.

Step 3: Evaluation

Once it is decided which software products are to be evaluated and selected from Step 2, the actual process of evaluation is performed. The main elements for this process are the evaluation framework presented above, software to be evaluated, and documentation. Evaluation criteria must be chosen and the appropriate hierarchy determined for these criteria. The first step is to establish the most important software features according to their intended purpose, and after that investigate additional features within groups of criteria, according to available time and preferences. It is advisable to develop a preliminary model that is typical for the intended software purpose and type of system to be modeled. This practical work is necessary for evaluation, because it gives an impression about the software and actually tests software facilities. At a certain stage of evaluation, after some notes have been made and it is clear which features are important and which additional information is needed, it might be useful to meet a vendor representative. This ought to enable a discussion of present and forthcoming features of the

particular software to take place with someone who has an adequate level of technical expertise.

Step 4: Software Selection

The actions described in the previous three steps should lead to credible software evaluation results. On the basis of these results, it should be decided which software seems to be the most appropriate and which are suitable alternatives (if there are any). In an ideal situation, it should be possible to purchase more than one software product for a particular purpose. In this case, software tools should be chosen on the basis of evaluation results.

Step 5: Negotiating Software Contract

Following software selection in Step 4, the next step is to negotiate a software contract acceptable to both parties. The contract should specify what products and services are provided, where and when they may be used, how the license may be transferred to other parties, and how long the product may be used. Dates and obligations should be specified precisely to avoid any future misunderstandings.

Step 6: Software Purchase

In this stage, software is purchased and implemented if an acceptable contract is acquired in Step 5. Where a suitable agreement cannot be achieved, nor an adequate level of support secured, the subsequent best alternative should be examined on the basis of evaluation results. This requires a return to Step 4 for the selection of alternative software products, then proceeding to Step 5 for the negotiation of another software contract, and finally to Step 6 for software purchasing after the acceptable agreement has been achieved with the software supplier. www.engrreview.com

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Godrej Efacec discovers efficient Automation and Robotics through EPLAN

“We are able to leverage the power of EPLAN in the area of electrical engineering as well as electrical project documentation and tracking”

Ravi S Rao DGM- Design Godrej Efacec Automation & Robotics Ltd. Abhijit Chiplunkar Manager – Automation

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odrej Efacec Automation & Robotics Ltd, is India’s leading manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). During the past decade, they have provided intelligent warehousing solutions across a wide range of industries and have 35 successful installations to their credit. The AS/RS systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled systems operating in small storage structures to extremely

large, computer-controlled storage/ retrieval systems totally integrated with ERP system. This required an advanced software solution that could provide standardization of electrical design, enhanced report generation (BOM) and a better setting up process for electrical engineering. EPLAN was able to satisfy their requirements and helped them achieve 99% of data consistency. Creation of 524 window macros and placeholders in EPLAN helped accelerate production rate by reducing drafting time.

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EPLAN helps increase production and improve data consistency Godrej Efacec - India’s leader in providing Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Godrej Efacec Automation & Robotics Ltd, a joint venture between Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and Portugal’s Efacec Engenharia e Sistemas, is India’s leading provider of automated storage & retrieval systems and intelligent warehousing solutions. During the past 10 years, the client has designed and manufactured over 35 installations across various industries including the textile, paper and pharmaceutical industry. Offering European quality solutions at economical prices, Godrej Efacec has the distinction of having installed over 35 AS/RS projects in India with heights up to 28 meters tall and with a maximum load capacity of 2000 kg and maximum pallet size of 1250 x 1800 mm. It is the only Indian company that has commissioned over 60 automated storage equipments serving more than 2,00,000 pallet locations. Apart from AS/ RS application, Godrej Efacec also offers its clients a variety of solutions for intralogistics, namely automatic conveying systems, order preparation systems and AGVs for Industry, Logistics Operators, Banks, Military and Airports. Also Godrej

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Efacec offers standalone Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

The trigger that encouraged Godrej Efacec to switch to EPLAN

Godrej Efacec Automation & Robotics Ltd., Mumbai, India, needed a more advanced software solution for the designing of their automated storage & retrieval systems. In particular, the client required standardization of electrical design, enhanced report generation (BOM) and a better setting up process for electrical engineering. As designers and manufacturers of automated storage and retrieval systems, the setting up process for electrical engineering was an important aspect, where several issues had to be addressed. The client required that the software included automatic generation of test plan for control panels, project process documents which consisted of prerequisites for the commissioning engineer to take over from the installation engineer, and project process documents which consisted of the activity plan (site time sheet and schedules) for the commissioning engineer. In addition, the client also required automatic creation of standard guidelines for mounting specific sensors and devices on the equipments, which would be used

by the mechanical department to do the mounting designs and electro-mechanical assembly wise BOM, which was needed by the Installation department. The need for standardization of the IO-addressing of PLC for specific equipment type and the graphical representation of sensor/ devices on the drawings also had Godrej Efacec searching for a better service provider. Inspired by their parent company’s positive experience with EPLAN, Godrej Efacec decided to use EPLAN from December 2010.

EPLAN implementation in Godrej Efacec’s projects

Before implementing EPLAN, Godrej Efacec first identified and listed their immediate requirements. This included electrical drawing requirements, reports requirements for the various departments, and the functional and operational document list with reference to various field electrical components. During the implementation stage, appropriate

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engineering with data consistency. During the past 2+ years of using EPLAN, the client has increased engineering productivity through standardization of electrical design (equipment wise), accuracy in electrical BOM, better control over project management/execution, reduction in overall engineering cost and consistency in all results. The continued success of EPLAN has now motivated the company to increase productivity and augment cost savings by implementing engineering solutions for other allied industries including panel engineering and panel building.

Godrej Efacec discovered the perfect tool in EPLAN

training in the various EPLAN tools, ensured that the engineers who would be working on the drafting and standardization activities, could make effective use of the EPLAN software. The tool was also useful as a ready reference of equipment operation modes and troubleshooting guide through incorporation of “Project Documents” drawings.

EPLAN’s impact on Godrej Efacec’s engineering productivity

Godrej Efacec has realized numerous of the set objectives that initially motivated them to opt for EPLAN. The principal benefit has been 70% of time reduction in electrical

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Engineers at Godrej Efacec have found the perfect tool in EPLAN. Their response has been enthusiastic and they have not only found it to be “a good tool for generating electrical drawings with component reports”, but also found that the macros, placeholder object, reports filter and export to PDF option that came with EPLAN made it “possible to increase production even further”. Having achieved 90% of data consistency in the overall EPLAN documentation, Godrej Efacec is now planning to use more of EPLAN’s resources in the future. Their plans include launching of connectivity interface with ERP and the purchase of additional addContinue on page no.194

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Godrej Efacec is happy with the many advantages of EPLAN and rated the data consistency of the overall EPLAN documentation a high 90%. The client identified four main areas where EPLAN contributed to significant improvements in their day-to-day operations. EPLAN contributed towards improving the ability to standardize recurrent content, generation of faster and more reliable documentation, reduction or elimination of errors/ easier error checking and provision of greater documentation for field service. In addition to general benefits like consistency of project design, better project handling, monitoring & control, the engineers also reported fast document release for

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the various departments, including program developer, purchase, installation, etc. EPLAN also helped Godrej Efacec make considerable savings in time- 70% time reduction in electrical engineering and 30% time reduction in design time alone. “We are successful in influencing the installation and commissioning part of the project by automatically generating reports and documents.” EPLAN was able to satisfy their requirements and helped them increase production rate through reduction of drafting time and also achieve 99% data consistency. Overall, the installation of EPLAN has helped modularize project design, allowed engineers to import certified component data directly from EPLAN Data Portal, configure new options and product variants, and improve on the total quality. For more information on Godrej Efacec, please visit : http://www.godrejefacec.com

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New Trends in Process Automation

Mr. Rajeush Ballamwar, Founder Director, Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Definition : Discrete & Continuous Process Automation Discrete Automation in manufacturing involves the assembly of component parts to construct products that can be measured in units, such as automobiles, household appliances and computer systems. This contrasts with continuous process automation, which typically produces a continuous stream of product, such as chemicals, paper, foods and beverages, etc. Discrete as well as continuous process automation may use both programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCSs) to operate and control the motors, conveyors, robots, inspection systems and similar devices, which work together to complete the manufacturing process as well chemical and other continuous processes.

Preamble

Whether it is Discrete Automation or a Continuous Automation, the objective of them is the same. It is expected to bring about benefits of, among others, www.engrreview.com

● Productivity ● Reliability of Manufacturing ● Manufacturing Process Consistency ● Yield Improvement ● Purity Improvement ● Labour Cost reductions ● Waste Reductions and ● Energy Usage Savings

Though the importance of each one of them can vary depending upon the Industry vertical one operates in and the sensitivity of the issue from buyer’s perspective. To quote, Steel and Cement industry will eye on Energy usage savings as primary factor, whereas Pharma industry may look at consistency, purity as crucial factors. In order to understand latest trends in process automation, let me focus on Energy usage optimization and consistency + purity aspect by way of Discrete and Continuous Automation with the help of 2 realtime examples.

Importance of Energy Saving through Discrete & Continuous Automation

Energy has been there for ages either in potent or in motion form. And its conversion to an electrical power was a big and important milestone in the history of mankind. With that, an electrical energy has become a commonplace need in today’s world with the invention of variety of electricity-run gadgets and appliances. With such rapid development in usages of Electricity, the need of monitoring and conserving electrical energy is being

felt more severely than ever before. Why energy saving? is well known because of following reasons. ● Utility Costs account for 15% or more of the manufacturing costs. ● Much higher in Energy intensive segments. ● Awareness levels are low and now on the rise. ● Often a neglected area. ● Savings directly add to the bottom line. ● Social and ecological responsibility as most of the power today is generated using limited fossil fuels.

As we all know, Consumption = requirement + wastage. Some wastage is avoidable. We can look forward to maximizing efficiency of the electrical circuits and thus reduce or minimize wastage. The major loads that consume electricity are of industrial and of utility nature. Major among them are Fans, Pumps, Blowers, Agitators, HVAC (Heaters, Ventilators, Air Conditioners) & Lighting etc. Today, there are various techniques that enable measurement or monitoring of the electrical power that gets consumed by these mostly industrial equipments. Prominent among them is the energy meter or also known as load manager. A sophisticated one also called a power analyser. It is an electronic device that captures parameters associated with quantum of power used and quality of power drawn by the loads. The parameters viz Voltage, Current, Power Factor, Energy in KWH, Active/Reactive Power and ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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even harmonics give an idea of the loading of the electrical appliance. These meters today are offered by variety of manufacturers including the domestic ones. These digital energy meters are available for single/three phase variants. Most of these come with in-built communication ports for connectivity with computer and other digital controllers (read, PLC). Let us look at how energy monitoring has helped a pharmaceutical company to manage their 21 chillers & compressors.

Existing System.

No prior automation in energy management. With rising electricity and operation costs, the need was felt for achieving higher efficiency in usage of utilities. As a result, it was decided to cover the 21 chiller systems spread across different plants under a single Energy management system. Problems encountered by the company The 21 chilling plants were about 150HP each! With increases in production of various APIs, the number of chilling plants and air compressors for cold water and instrument utilities kept on increasing. As each new chiller or compressor needed to be added, space was created and the needed power was arranged. Analogue energy meters were also installed to monitor the energy consumed in each chilling plant. The chilled water was also served at various temperatures ranging from â&#x20AC;&#x201C;40degs. C to 5 degs. C! Only the energy consumed by these chillers was being measured, with no accounting for the energy effectively utilised. It was also suspected

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Figure 1: Shift Report that plants that were ageing or poorly serviced were drawing disproportionate electricity. Again shift personnel were assigned the task of keeping elaborate logs and preparing various reports. Time was wasted in preparing these reports to such an extent that it was impossible to analyse these reports and pinpoint the sources of inefficiency! Again, as the shift personnel had other tasks, these tasks or the quality of reporting would suffer! The purpose of regulating the energy usage remained un-attended and as a result the electricity bills were continuously increasing.

Proposed Solution

The existing energy meters were all be replaced by digital energy meters, which had an RS-485 Modbus port on each. A network of 6 small PLCs shared the data acquisition from the 21 energy meters. Each PLC also had enough I/Os for monitoring critical signals from the compressors & chillers. They also had to monitor the flow and temperature data in each chiller. Ethernet would then link all the PLCs to each other and also to the SCADA station. The logic of the PLC was created to read in the flow-rate of brine at each chiller; the inlet and outlet pressures at each compressor

and efficiency of the compressor and chiller would be calculated against what was theoretically possible at the energy being consumed! That is to say, from the flow-rate and temperature difference at the chiller, the produced refrigeration tonnage was calculated and the same was expressed in energy units. Likewise, the pressure data could enable calculation of mechanical work done by each compressor. Efficiency was estimated as a percentage of the theoretical, when compared with the electricity actually consumed. SCADA with in-built data logging capabilities and synergistic interfaces with the PLCs. Mimics of each chilling plant were created using for on-line monitoring. Time stamped data logging and report generation was so extensive; the customer also needed the reporting in MS-Excel in the same format as existing. To this end Visual Basic was also needed. The functioning of each plant was readily apparent at SCADA. Even at first glance, it became clear that many plants were being under-utilised. Those could be shut down with their small loads being transferred to other units with spare capacity. Above all the operators could finally concentrate on the basics of manufacturing and cost cutting rather than being burdened by the task of report generation. It www.engrreview.com

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became clear that the chilling plant’s efficiency was highest at a particular operating load. Load was managed such that any plant in operation had its load approximately near its optimal. The relative differences in efficiency between plants of similar rating also became prominently displayed. It is expected that after servicing of these units, the energy usage will become even better. As lesser number of plants was now operational at any given time, more units became available for preventive maintenance. Customer’s engineers’ feedback is that the automation of the EMS would have been justified on the reliability aspect alone, to say nothing of the huge bonus that accrued in terms of reductions in the

electricity bill

Let us look at another real-time application where how continuous process automation helped a pharma company (you may read it as Chemical company).

It was a Solvent Recovery Plant, with long columns. Plant owner was in a situation with following thinking. ● The plant prior to automation was discrete instrumented for measurement of temperatures, pressures, levels etc. ● All control decisions were fully manual. ● Client felt that it was spending more on utility ● Yields were much lower.

Technical and environmental challenges The plant needed a reliable control algorithm that incorporated a good understanding of the distillation process

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An indirect feed-split control strategy was taken up to form the basis of control

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Though change in the technological aspect for Automation is a gradual process, a few trends are easily noticeable, especially in the global contest. Laborious cabling between the sensors, control instruments (read, Valves) and Control System is now widely being made digital, thereby saving on installation time and on maintenance. With this, all sensors and control instruments are also come with digital interface. Motor Control Centres (MCCs) are also made digital for their monitoring and remote control. Today, it is not just important to log data of various process parameters on the computer, but it shall strive to give statistical analysis

and action oriented messages or automated action commands. These are aimed at giving benefits as enumerated in the beginning of this paper.

Conclusion

Truly, Process automation is the order of the day to bring about changes in the environment that we work in, whether it is for safety of plant and personnel or bringing about consistency in the products shipped out.

Author Mr. Rajeush Ballamwar, Founder Director, Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. A Turnkey Contractor for Elect, Inst, Aut & IT, Global Testing Laboratory Provider and Trainer Tel : +91 9820089094 Email : rajeush@prolificindia.com www.prolificindia.com, www.prolifictraining.com

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Gleason to introduce new technologies at EMO 2013 The Total Gear Solutions Provider emphasizes their leading position in gear manufacturing technology

leason leads the way in innovative solutions for gear manufacturing, including two new machine products being introduced for the first time at EMO 2013 from September 16 to 21 in Hanover, the main show event of the international machine tool building and plant engineering industry. In a 700 square meter booth Gleason will be exhibiting the latest product and process technologies and developments, combining the know-how and experience in gear production technology that customers have come to expect from Gleason. This experience is reflected in a variety of soft and hard manufacturing processes for both bevel and cylindrical gear production and inspection. Our solutions are

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rounded out with a full line of gear cutting tools, workholding equipment, services, software and training, providing customers with a full high-performance set of solutions to suit their specific requirements.

Introducing: Power Skiving Machine 600PS –

Machines, Cutting Tools, Workholding and Process-Know-how from a single source. Gleason’s new Power Skiving range of 100PS to 600PS machines are part of a breakthrough solution for the skiving process. Gleason’s Power Skiving concept is suitable for the highly productive manufacturing of cylindrical internal and external gears with outstanding gear quality and significant reductions in cost per piece, when compared with the gear shaping process, for example. Gleason’s tool concept gives the Power Skiving process unprecedented flexibility and simplicity of process management. This makes the process for gear diameters up to 700 mm, swing diameters up to 850 mm and modules up to 8 mm equally suitable for small lot production runs as well as mass production. Premium quality and productivity from in-depth process knowledge and optimal process design.

√ Productivity

The productivity benefits and resulting benefits in terms of cost per piece make Gleason’s Power Skiving process a viable and cost-effective

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alternative to gear shaping and in many cases to other soft-machining processes, such as hobbing and broaching.

√ Quality

The gear qualities which can be achieved by the Gleason Power Skiving process are substantial and superior to other soft-machining methods. Modifications to profile and tooth trace can also be very easily applied, resulting in new opportunities and applications, especially in cases where other manufacturing technologies are approaching their limits.

√ Simplicity

The process control is very simple and is supported by a dialog menu in the control unit.

√ Cutting Tools

Gleason, the world’s largest manufacturer of gear-cutting tools, will design the right tool specifically for your application and will provide if requested the required logistics and service for resharpening and maintaining the tools.

√ Process simulation

Long before the first chip is removed, Gleason’s process and application specialists know the expected machining results. Simulation tools calculate chip geometry, chip formation and contact geometries for each specific process step, allowing process design to be efficient and focused. Gleason can thus ensure that you will be working at a high level of productivity and quality from the very first workpiece.

Titan® 1200G – New dimensions in gear grinding. Leading technology in gear grinding. Excellent surface finish quality combined with high productivity by fully automatic tool changer. Manufacturers of large gears expect modern gear-grinding machines to be able to produce excellent quality gears with considerably increased productivity and maximum process reliability at low cost. With its newly-developed Titan 1200G gear grinding machine, Gleason-Pfauter has succeeded in satisfying these discerning requirements. The Titan 1200G can be individually configured to suit customer requirements and provides maximum productivity, flexibility and quality. Use of a fully-automatic tool changer facilitates entirely new machining strategies for grinding gears.

√ Fully automatic tool changer

The optional fully-automatic tool changer is the basis for different machining strategies.

√ Combined profile grinding

Use of different, optimized profile grinding wheel specifications for roughing and finishing operation for shortest possible manufacturing times and extreme good surface finish quality.

√ Opti-Grind®

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√ High energy efficiency

√ Power-Grind

Up to 40% less energy consumption, due to fewer energy consuming components, an intelligent energy management system and the latest drive and motor technology. Bevel Gear Grinding Machine PHOENIX® 280G – superior performance in a compact, economical package. With its Phoenix 280G machines, Gleason has taken a significant leap forward in gear-machining technology.

Highly productive threaded wheel grinding process (up to m = 14 mm) for roughing combined with a precise profile grinding process for finishing. The possible machining strategies allow an unprecedented degree of productivity and flexibility for the user, taking into account not just the desired workpiece geometry, but also many other production & customerspecific boundary conditions.

√ Conventional profile grinding

The machine can also be run as a conventional profile grinding machine without the tool changer, producing the high quality and reliability which has been proven by Gleason over many years.

√ Excellent surface finish qualities

Using the tool changer allows special profile grinding wheels designed for superfinishing to be used. In combination with the corresponding finishing strategy surface qualities formerly unachievable in gear grinding can now be generated. √ Innovative new technology functions for increased productivity and process reliability.

√ Smaller footprint

35% smaller footprint, but still with easy access and serviceability.

√ Increased stiffness and higher part quality.

With a newly designed Polymer Concrete Column Style frame, an increase in stiffness, dampening and thermal stability is achieved. Especially in today’s grinding application requirement, the final part quality plays a very important role for strength, noise and sensitivity of the gear sets.

√ Part changeover in less than 5 minutes due to quick change grinding wheel, workholding and coolant header.

All Gleason quick change designs on the Phoenix 280G do not require a single tool which makes this machine unique in flexibility. Changeover times have been reduced to less than 5 minutes to provide to our customers the highest amount of flexibility in bevel gear machining.

√ Simplified and improved coolant header for higher reliability, increased travel, and tool-less changeover.

The new coolant head design can be

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removed in just a few seconds with a very simple and reliable mechanism. This new design can reduce changeover times from gear to pinion to a maximum of 5 minutes. The repeatability from one changeover to the next has significantly improved overall process stability.

√ More rigid dresser design with no services in the workchamber for higher reliability.

The new dresser design allows complete retraction of the unit, using just one single axis. Additionally the stiffness of the unit has been increased by multiple factors compared to existing designs out in the field.

√ New stock divider design for better accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.

The new stock divider design allows the complete protection of the unit while grinding. Increased stiffness will result in a higher position accuracy and finally in a higher part quality.

√ Improved guarding for less swarf contamination.

The Phoenix 280G has a completely improved guarding design without any slides, hoses, cables inside of the machine chamber. This will help avoid swarf collection on one side, but also guarantee much higher life of major machine components like axis slides and ball screws.

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Continued from page no.202 means new standards in workpiece change times. A very rapid rotation loader allows workpiece changing times of less than one second on the example of a planetary gear for automatic transmissions. Depending on the application floor-to-floor times of up to 7.5 seconds can be achieved. Appropriate automation with a stacking cell and robot facilitates customized integration in the production line with maximum autonomy. The automatic system here is of an extremely compact structure, the entire cell occupying less than four square meters. The interface between automation system and cutting machine is affected on the basis of a Profibus link. The short tooling-up times of the automation system means the entire line can be changed over in less than 15 mintues. ● Maximum productivity from a cutter speed of 12,000 rpm and high axis dynamics. ● Loading and unloading times in less than one second, floor-tofloor times up to 7.5 seconds. ● Tooling-up time of the entire line in less than 15 minutes.

● Integrated inspection station to check part type, part alignment and for re-cutting. ● Both dry and wet machining possible.

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Agilus® 180TH Multi-functional Machine Turning – drilling – hobbing – chamfering and deburring - in a single setup! The Agilus 180TH features a universal and highly productive multi-functional concept capable of machining shaft and disk-shaped workpieces in a single setup (onepiece flow). This machine provides stateof-the-art technology and machining processes for all types of cylindrical gears which can be produced by hobbing. The tool turret for locating fixed or driven tools allows turning, drilling and milling operations as well as hobbing and subsequent generating chamfering and deburring to be performed in the same setting. The CNC-controlled tailstock enables the machine to clamp a broad range of workpieces with support on both sides to guarantee optimum rigidity during machining. Gleason’s QuikFlex® workholding concept, the quick-clamp option for the cutting tool and optimal accessibility satisfy requirements for rapid, user-friendly workpiece change. The Agilus 180TH can be operated in a fully automatic mode in conjunction with one or more turning cells. This innovative concept allows complete manufacturing tasks to be performed on a small, compact footprint. The Gleason 300GMS® Analytical Gear Inspection System. Up to 45% faster complete gear inspection. The new 300GMS – latest addition to the GMS Series of inspection systems (with models available for gears

up to 3000 mm in diameter) – was developed specifically to meet the needs of large volume gear producers for a faster, more economical solution for complete gear and even non-gear parts inspection. It is the first GMS to feature the new Windows® 7-based Gleason GAMATM 3.0 (Gleason Automated Measurement and Analysis) applications software suite which, like its GAMA 2.0 predecessor, offers users a highly intuitive user interface and simple input screens for programming of workpiece and cutting tool data. Those features, combined with ease of setup, a .NET control system, and movement optimization, reduce the cycle times required for the complete inspection of almost any gear or gear tool by up to 45%. The 300GMS also features a new-generation Renishaw® 3D probe head to provide maximum accuracy and flexibility for the complete inspection of all kinds of gears and gear-cutting tools. The 300GMS is equipped with new ergonomically mounted operator workstations and a Gleason Diagnostic Module (GDM) – both designed to greatly improve the operator’s effectiveness at every stage of the inspection process. The Gleason Diagnostic Module puts a number of powerful tools right at the operator’s fingertips, including a ‘weather station’ to record temperature and humidity, and video telephony, note pad and voice mail messaging capability, enabling the user to capture video, describe a particular programming issue and transmit it over the internet to others in the customer’s organization or to Gleason for support. In addition, the 300GMS, like all Continue on page no.206

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Continued from page no.204 the systems in the GMS family, offers users the ability to meet a variety of inspection tasks beyond just gear geometry on a single platform, including surface finish and form measurement and even prismatic (CMM) measurement.

Cutting Tools -

Full line of gear-cutting tools from a single source. Gleason supplies virtually every type of cutting tool for the production of cylindrical and bevel gears. Enjoy the benefits that Gleason can offer you as a supplier of the complete range of gear-cutting technologies and services. Our cutting tool specialists are familiar with the requirements of the process chains in modern gear production, enabling us to optimize your full range of cutting tools required from start to finish. Our range of products for bevel gear cutting includes tools for cutting and grinding straight, spiral and hypoid bevel gears. For cylindrical gear cutting, we offer hobs, form relieved milling cutters, shaper cutters, chamfering and deburring tools, shaving cutters, honing tools, coated diamond and CBN grinding wheels, diamond dressing wheels and diamond dressing rolls and as a special highlight the Power Skiving Tools.

Workholding Solutions –

Workholding expertise combined with gear-cutting competence.

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Who is more familiar than Gleason with gear-cutting industry requirements for holding and clamping workpieces? Gleason designs and manufactures complete series of quick-change workholding equipment for all kinds of bevel gear and cylindrical gear machines.

Examples from our extensive product range:

● Changeover times are reduced by up to 70% by Gleason X-Pandisk® fixture systems, which automatically align workpieces weighing up to 2,000 kg, providing for a consistent machining process.

● For large components, we also supply pallet-based set-up table systems which allow set-up to be performed in parallel with primary production. Your machine continues to produce while a new workpiece is being prepared.

● Our Quik-Flex® and Quick-Change designs offer dramatically reduced workholding change-over times in the production of bevel and cylindrical gears up to a diameter of 200 mm. The basic modules stay in the machine permanently while intelligent quick-change systems ensure a changeover with perfect concentricity and no need for further alignment. ● On measuring machines, our expanding Gleason-LeCount® arbors are a leading solution. They are easy to handle, allowing extremely quick clamping of any parts with bores for measurement of gears.

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Service organization: Gleason Global Services You can rely on our more than 250 factory trained professionals serving more than 50 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, around the clock to support your needs. Who better than Gleason Global Services to keep you in production with a complete range of flexible services and support. ● Services: Full range of services including Machine Inspection/Troubleshooting/Repair, Service Programs, Preventive Maintenance, Machine Relocations and Reinstallation, Recertification, Gleason Connect® Remote Services.

● Service parts: Rapid deployment from 8 global stock locations.

● √ Training: Industry’s largest array of training programs available to support customers globally ● Service programs: Available in a variety of customized levels.

● Application development: Solutions to optimize manufacturing processes.

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Continued from page no.206 ● 24 hours a day, 7 days per week: After-hours coverage to keep Gleason machines up and running.

Sustainability is a major corporate goal

Throughout the Gleason organization, numerous sustainability initiatives are underway to help customers meet their sustainability objectives too. Gleason’s sustainability initiatives are geared to our global objective (25% of consumable products contain recycled content, are rated “green” i.e. environmentally friendly and/or are biodegradable).

Gleason as an environmentally conscious partner:

consequently, they are forever facing new challenges, making the appropriate application of new technologies a key factor in any company’s success. Highly-qualified Gleason engineers and application specialists offer every customer the perfect solution to suit individual requirements. Intensive close collaboration with our customers guarantees that the process technologies consistently continue to develop cutting-edge solutions. As “The Total Gear Solutions Provider”, we are ready and prepared to address ever-changing customer requirements, and we consider technical consulting an important component of our corporate strategy and of our value to the customer.

Gleason provides its customers with:

● Reduced carbon footprint and therefore a reduction in the greenhouse effect.

● Gear design software

● More productive machines and thereby reduction in the customer’s production costs.

● Tool designs

● Conservation of natural resources through decrease in the customer’s energy consumption.

● More compact machines with smaller footprint and thereby smaller production area at customers plant.

Technical support for the Total Solution

Reduced development cycles for new technologies are putting gear producers under increased pressure to innovate and remain competitive;

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are used by customers in automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, mining, windpower, construction, power tool and marine industries and by a diverse set of customers serving various industrial equipment markets. Gleason has manufacturing operations in Rochester, New York; Rockford, Illinois; Dayton, Ohio; Munich and Ludwigsburg, Germany; Studen, Switzerland; Bangalore, India; and Suzhou, China and has sales and service offices throughout North and South America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region. For further information at EMO Hanover, please contact Mssgrs. Ralf Nierlein, Günter Schmidt or Michael Vranic at Booth A43 in Hall 26.

● Technical consulting

● Process optimization to include machines, tools and workholding equipment ● Prototyping and development support for new jobs on our machines for specific technologies ● On-site support.

Gleason Corporation’s mission is to be The Total Gear Solutions Provider™ to its global customer base. Gleason is a world leader in the development, manufacture and sale of gear production machinery and related equipment as well as service support. The Company’s products

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the heavy materials and the use of large and complex tools, traditional piping assembly requires at least two mechanics. ● Future extensions to an AIRnet installation are just as easy. Additional piping is simply plugged into the existing network without additional modifications. ● The speed and ease of use of AIRnet has a lot to do with the absence of complex tools. No welding, gluing or crimping is required. Welding or lathe machines, as well as the necessary skills to use them, are a burden of the past. ● AIRnet tools are light-weight and easy to use. Traditional piping involves heavy machinery.

3 simple steps: CUT to length and deburr INSERT in the fitting on the marked depth SECURE and tighten correctly

3. Reliable ● AIRnet consists of aluminum and polymers. These highly durable materials make it suitable for compressed air as well as for vacuum and Nitrogen gas. ● The AIRnet piping system is resistant to corrosion, mechanical shocks, thermal variations and outdoor weather conditions. ● Thanks to consistently clean quality air, AIRnet protects the downstream manufacturing process and contributes to equipment longevity. ● The AIRnet leak-resistant connections offer superior sealing. ● The low friction factor of aluminum and the seamless connections minimize pressure drop. ● Thanks to the low pressure drop and bigger inner diameter, high efficiency is achieved.

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Customer Benefits from AIRnet 1. No welding, gluing or crimping is required. 2. AIRnet aluminium pipes weigh five times less than galvanized pipes. 3. The AIRnet leak-resistant connections offer superior sealing & zero leakages. 4. The low friction factor of aluminum and the seamless connections minimizes pressure drop. 5. Unlike other piping systems, AIRnet does not require additional treatment such as painting. In compliance with industrial standards, AIRnet pipes are standard painted blue or green for simple network identification. 6. Due to low pressure drop and bigger inner diameter, high efficiency is achieved. 7. The system can be pressurized immediately after assembly, limiting downtime to an absolute minimum. 8. Thanks to consistently clean quality air, AIRnet protects the downstream manufacturing process and contributes to equipment longevity. 9. AIRnet is adaptable to any existing pipe work. All AIRnet products come with a

10-year warranty on all fittings and pipes, against any damages resulting from material defect.

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New Fluke 1730 Three-Phase Electrical Energy Logger simplifies the discovery of electrical energy waste Intuitive energy logger helps facility managers and electrical professionals develop and implement cost saving strategies

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

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luke Corporation introduces the Fluke 1730 ThreePh ase Energy Logger, an intuitive, easy-to-use tool with professional-level energy data gathering capabilities. The Fluke 1730 breaks new ground by enabling a broader category of multi-disciplinary maintenance professionals to confidently gather energy data, while the accompanying Fluke Energy Analyze software scales from the analysis and reporting needs of the facility manager to the advanced analytical requirements of electrical engineers. Even well run facilities can experience energy waste, most commonly through equipment and system inefficiencies or by operating at expensive times of day on the utility rate schedule. Detecting those wastes requires logging energy consumption over time, using expensive power quality analyzers operated by engineers with advanced training. Unfortunately, those cost and skill barriers have made energy audits impractical for many facilities. The Fluke 1730 Energy Logger changes that. A streamlined energy logging tool with a straightforward, intuitive design, the Fluke 1730 allows technicians to load studies and energy logging right out of the box. The results provide facility managers with the information necessary to identify and prioritize energy saving projects. The compact energy logger

conducts key measurements of voltage, current, power, and power factor to identify areas of energy waste. All measured values are logged automatically and can be reviewed during logging. Common setup errors are rectified, through re-engineered cables, digital check and auto-correct of all connections, and an on-screen wizard for interval setup. It has the highest safety rating in the industry (600 V CAT IV/1000 V CAT III), can be powered directly from the measured circuit eliminating the need to find a power outlet, and has two USB ports for fast data downloads to PCs or standard thumb drives. Data logged by the 1730 can be imported into the Fluke Energy Analyze software for further processing and archiving. The software allows users to analyze energy or load profiles, including zoom-in and zoom-out on details; add comments, pictures, and other information to data; overlay different logging sessions; create reports; and export measurement results. For more information about the Fluke 1730 Three-Phase Electrical Energy Logger, visit: www.fluke. com/1730, or to view the Fluke 1730 video series (featuring introduction to energy logging, quantifying energy usage, saving money, and more), visit: www.fluke.com/energylogger. For information on Fluke tools and applications, visit the Fluke Web site at http://www.fluke.com/india www.engrreview.com

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Safety Sensor Technology on New Grounds

he history of the safety-related sensor technology starts with one industry and one technology: the electromechanical safety switches (image 1), which were used in the entire machinery and plant construction, appeared to be unfit for the hygiene-critical fields of the food-processing industry, considering that impurities and contaminates can deposit in the dead spots, e.g. in the inlet opening of the actuator.

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As a result, the idea of using sensors came up. The safety sensors and their actuators, which Schmersal subsequently developed on the basis of magnetic switches, had completely smooth surfaces without any dead spots. The design of this switchgear is oriented either towards the familiar cylindrical sensors or to the electromechanical safety switches (compare to image 1). Alternatively, extremely compact designs with rectangular flat enclosure are used and special variants for the hygienic areas in the food-processing industry are available, amongst which the brand-new BNS 40, which is now

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presented by Schmersal (image 2). It soon became apparent that these sensors offered not only advantages for food-processing machinery. Due to the non-contact operating principle, the sensor technology is wear-free. The switchgear furthermore is extremely compact and can be smoothly integrated in the surrounding construction, if necessary even in concealed mounting, for instance on safety guards or protective covers in non-ferromagnetic materials such as (thermo)plastic or stainless steel.

New technology with additional functions

The list of advantages was all the more extended when the Schmersal Group developed a new patented operating principle, the so-called CSS (Coded Safety Sensor) technology. With this principle, the sensor and the actuatorexchange signals, thus generating additionalinformation,

Image : The start: an alternative to the classic safety switch was needed for the hygiene-sensitive areas in food production which the machine user can utilizefor instance for diagnostic purposes. The safety sensors equipped with the CSS technology can also detect the misalignment between the machine casing and the safety guard and emit a warning, requesting the operator to realign the safety guard. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;premature warning signalâ&#x20AC;? increases the availability of the Continue on page no.218

Image 2: Safety sensor on the basis of a magnetic switch in food-safe design with stainless steel enclosure and protection class IP 69K

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Continued from page no.216

Image 4: Perfect for fitting on profile kits in mechanical engineering: rectangular-shaped safety sensor with CSS technology machine. Another advantage of this technology is that up to 31 sensors can be wired in series and evaluated through a single safety-monitoring module (image 3). This saves costs, installation effort and space in the control cabinet. These sensors are also available in different variants, both in cylindrical and square form (image 4). Optionally, a variant with paired coding is available as well (CSP 34 series), which guarantees a higher protection against tampering.

The next step in the evolution

A few months ago, the next step in the evolution of the safety sensor technology was taken. At SPS/IPC/ DRIVES 2010, the Schmersal Group presented the RSS 36, an electronic safety sensor, which is, just like the other sensors with CSS technology, is suitable for series-wiring in Performance Level e safety circuits to EN 13849-1 (SIL 3, control category 4) and can be combined with all components of the CSS family, for instance with the AZ 200 safety switch or the AZM 200 and MZM 100 solenoid interlocks.

Different coding variants through RFID technology

Image 3: Up to 31 safety switchgear with CSS technology on board can be wired in series and evaluated through a single safety monitoring module.

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As the latest generation of safety sensors is using the RFID technology, different variants can be generated, which differ from each other by their respective coding. In the basic version, the sensor will accept any target. Continue on page no.220

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Continued from page no.218 The second version will only accept the target, which has been taught during the first start-up. With the third version, the teach-in process can be repeated any number of times. In this way, the user can choose the most adequate coding variant and therefore determine the desired level of availability and protection against tampering. Schmersal moreover could already acquire comprehensive experience with the RFID technology : the machinery safety programme includes key selector switches with integrated RFID systems, which are used for instance as operating mode selector. In this case, the person setting up the machine is entitled to use the set-up mode, whereas the machine operator can only start

“Hygienic Design” requirements. The sensors resist to detergents and chemicals and perfectly withstand cleaning procedures with steam jet cleaners (protection class IP 69K). The cables of the BNS 40S are FDA approved and the safety sensor is currently submitted to the UL and ECOLAB approval procedure. The BNS 40S is also suitable for use in hygiene-sensitive areas of foodprocessing machinery.

the machine in automatic mode. The new series is characterised by universal mounting possibilities. Optionally, an integrated magnetic latching can be supplied, which enables using the sensor as end stop when fitted on smaller safety guards. The materials used for the enclosure have been tested in accordance with the Ecolab directives and are resistant to aggressive cleaning agents. With their protection class IP 69K, they can be used under very unfavourable circumstances.

Increased industry - specific focus,

The Schmersal Group has developed another innovation in the safety sensor programme, the BNS 40S series, which is especially designed for hygiene-critical areas. The design and the chosen materials meet the

more intensive consulting This new development underlines the increased industry-specific focus from the Schmersal Group: the BNS 40S is part of a complete portfolio for the safety of machinery in the foodprocessing industry.

Also new safety sensor with “Hygienic Design”

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“We help the best buildings in the world get that way” – Schneider Electric’s Building Business

Schneider Electric

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Combined Bearings

Kavitsu TRANSMISSIONS Pvt Ltd

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CST : PBX

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd.

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Dock Leveler: Perfect balance of power and performance!

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd

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GALIL motion controllers

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd

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Hardness Tester

India Tools & Instruments co.

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Pluggable Terminal Blocks CX2.5B, CX2.5S, CX2.5P

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

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PTE/A5000 Pressure Sensor

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd.

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Punch with your press brake

Unipunch Toolings Pvt. Ltd.

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Sabin E type chain

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

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Shot Classifier

ETA Engineering Services

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Solitaire No. 2 Precision Centerless Grinders (8” and 10” Grinder with wheel width of 200 mm and 250 mm)

Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd.

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Ultrasonic flaw detector ITI-1700

India Tools & Instruments co.

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Solitaire No. 2 Precision Centerless Grinders (8” and 10” Grinder with wheel width of 200 mm and 250 mm)

olitaire No.2 Precision Centerless Grinders offer simplicity of operation, reliability, rigidity & cost efficiency. Designed to be a workhorse for the long haul, Solitaire Centerless Grinders are manufactured to international standards with technology from Cincinnati Milacron, USA. We have manufactured over 600 machines of which over 300 have been exported to USA and the balance are working with various leading manufactures in India in the auto ancillary, cutting tools and textile machinery & engineering industry.

Design Highlights

● Diameter range of workpiece is between 1.6 mm to 95 mm ● Hydrodynamic grinding wheel spindle supported with two sets of bearings consisting of five shoes each for constant center of rotation ● Rugged and stress relieved cast iron construction ● Sturdy swivel plate supports the double slide infeed system to facilitate fast, precise taper correction without the need to re-true the wheels to achieve parallelism ● Infinitely variable Vector Control AC regulating wheel spindle drive and digital tachometer ● Simplified hydraulics with easy access for cleaning & maintenance ● Automatic lubrication to grinding wheel with automatic shut off in case of lube system failure for grinding spindle ● Profile hydraulic truing for grinding wheel and regulating wheel (Does not include cam or diamond truing tool) ● Easily accessible Electricals with door mounted switch for safety ● 10″ model supplied with outboard support for regulating wheel & 600 mm (24″) diameter grinding wheel guard For more information Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd.

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292, Dharamsinh Desai Marg, Chhani Road, Vadodara – 390002,Gujarat Tel: 0265-2772415, 2773585 E-mail: sales@smtgrinders.com Website: www.smtgrinders.com

CST : PBX Crouzet Brand Switches for Railway Applications: Crouzet’s Brand of of innovative microswitches and limit switches is used in a wide range of railway applications such as rolling stock and infrastructure. These safety critical switches detect positions and switch currents (high or low) within harsh environment applications and have been designed to meet the stringent quality standards. The PBX Secure positive opening switches were designed to meet the requirements of the railway market and complement our reliable line of microswitches and limit switches, key components for harsh environment applications. Thanks to Crouzet’s offer of reliable micro and limit switches, (direct opening action, sealing levels from IP40 to IP66/IP67/IP69K, double-break, low temperature, high temperature, magnetic blow-out…..) we are able to meet your railway application needs like door locking systems, automatic step and barriers, switch machines, braking systems, emergency stop, master controllers and auxiliary contacts for circuit breakers. It has been developed and tested in compliance with current standards (EN 60947, DIN 41636 type F, NF EN 50124-1, NFF 16 101/102).The electrical configuration of this switch is based on a double insulated failsafe circuit (1 NO 1 NC) with two types of contacts available, based on the voltages and switching loads involved. Available in IP40 or IP67 versions, the sealing design is patented. ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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The PBX switch has a mechanical service life of 10 million cycles and features a long pushbutton travel range after reaching the electrical switching point, which helps to absorb any deviations from mechanical tolerances during equipment wear over time. What’s more, the PBX switch can be adapted to your applications by adding special connections and outputs, as well as customized actuators and an insulation cover.

Reliability – through Positive Break Action:

There is no reliability without security. Our mobile mechanism integrates a positive break action mechanism in compliance with the IEC 60 947-5-1 annex K. This guarantees the opening of the electrical contacts after the electrical tripping point travel. On top of that, the mechanical design has a long total travel which makes the integration easier inside an application.

Flexibility – Sealing:

The PBX range proposes two levels of sealing in the same housing : IP40 and IP67. The IP40 version integrates a silicon membrane assembled on the plunger. The IP67 version integrates a special sealing silicon device gathering a membrane and a joint. This device guarantees the sealing both for the plunger and the electrical heart. IP67 design is patented.

Main Features:

● Change-over double gap with four terminals with electrical separation, Zb form ● Dimensions according to DIN 41 636 form F ● Operating temperatures from -50°C to +85°C ● High total overtravel of 5,48 mm ● Standard and low level electrical rating versions ● IP40 and IP67 versions ● Resistant to Salt spray (168h cycle) ● Qualification tests in compliance with railways and industrial standards ● Choice of accessories For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd.,

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No 23, Trident Towers, 4th Floor, 100 Feet Road, - Ashoka Pillar Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 011 - India – India,. Tel: +91 80 4113 2204/05 | Fax: +91 80 41132206. Web: http://www.cstsensors.com

PTE/A5000 Pressure Sensor The typical targeted audience: Describe the typical customers that are targeted

Brief Description of the offer: OEMs, Distributors

Our PTE 5000 is the first product of an wider offer for this specific markets. One of the main sales arguments for the PTE/A 5000 is the small design height compared to the products of our competitors. The PTE/A 5000 represents the flattest Industrial Pressure Sensor Worldwide. Industrial applications, with strict space limitations, are predestined for this Product and should be the objective of our sales force. The benefit of Kavlico’s thin film strain gauge sensing Technology is the directly welded measuring cell on the pressure port without any internal sealing. Only 304 stainless steel is in contact with the medium and guarantees a hermetically sealed connection. The PTE/A 5000 is media resistant, allowing for a broad range of liquid and gaseous media compatibility.

Targeted markets:

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Certifications

● CE ● RoHS ● cUL

For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd., No 23, Trident Towers, 4th Floor, 100 Feet Road, - Ashoka Pillar Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 011 - India – India,. Tel: +91 80 4113 2204/05 | Fax: +91 80 41132206. Web: http://www.cstsensors.com

Dock Leveler: Perfect balance of power and performance!

n electro-hydraulic Dock-Leveler is not simply “a bridge for connecting a vehicle”. Frequently the important characteristic that this tool needs is undervalued, in order to guarantee an efficient working environment to comply with the safety in work regulations. Since the invention of the hydraulic Dock-Leveler, very poor design improvement has been implemented by manufacturers of the traditional types, and the result is old concept products with poor characteristics in respect of safety in work and installation. In 1983 a completely different concept was applied to satisfy different customer needs, offering new advantages and often-cheaper costs. The most advanced concept of the CAMPISA Dock-Leveler is to have the whole drive unit contained in a wall box, which is installed on a wall inside the warehouse, at eye level, which allows for

easy and economical maintenance, without the necessity to maneuver under the platform or inside the pit, were traditional power packs and controls are usually installed: an undoubtedly dangerous, dirty and uncomfortable operation. A wide study of previously installed power units motivated us to design the MULTIPLE CONSOLLE. Depending on the type of installation it can hydraulically power several Dock-Levelers with only one CONSOLLE (drive unit), each Dock-Leveler controlled separately by its own control pad. They can also work simultaneously. With these solutions we have dramatically economized by optimizing the function of the single parts so successfully that We have practically eliminated, for several years, any repair intervention. Further dramatic economies are obtained by reducing the electric mains supply points to one per CONSOLLE instead of one per Dock-Leveler. The reduction is about 65% in Dock-Leveler installations and about 75% in Dock-Leveler and powered sectional door installations. This reduction normally results in important economies when installing the mains distribution box. Consequently by reducing the number of motors there is a dramatic saving on electricity costs, as the global mains power engagement is radically reduced. For more information Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre Link Road, Malad (W) Mumbai – 400064 Off: 022- 66720200/66720300(200 lines) Fax : 022-66720201 Email :- sales@geapl.co.in Website: www.geapl.co.in

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Combined Bearings

AVITSU combined bearings are suitable for forklifts and are designed as per the technical requirements of the fork lift and mast manufacturers. Similarly these are also suitable for linear motion in other equipments. The design incorporated in KAVITSU combined bearings gives the best resolution of the external load into its components. The complete sharing of the radial and axial load is allowed with design of the bearing. It is a combination of main bearing and axial bearing which takes the radial and axial load well in proportion. With this, the linear motion is smooth and there is no sliding friction. This leads to low wear and tear of supports / channels and saves power as well. Vibration level is reduced, which in turn decreases the noise level. This system allows the extended life for bearing and the profile, as it minimizes the specific pressure value between bearing and the beam. Assembly of bearing is very simple. A plate or a shaft can be directly welded on soft axle of bearing and the welded bearing can be inserted in the beam which is then ready for use. All rolling components are manufactured from alloy steel with proper heat treatment keeping hardness as per standard bearings (60 HRC). The bearing is a combination of inner race, outer race, centre pin, welding bolt and radial ring. The bearing is filled with lifelong lubricating grease and has a rubber sealing to avoid leakage and to protect it from dust and other foreign particle. Special greasing arrangement is done for applications where environmental conditions are extreme. The bearings are manufactured in LIGHT series and HEAVY series. Light series bearings comprise of outer diameters from 52 mms to 150 mm and are suitable for use in the channels or I sections accordingly. For heavy duty applications heavy channels or I sections are used and the sizes involved are from 165 to 309 mm as outer diameters. The main application are in pallet stackers, pallet lifter, telescopic fork, lift masts, tool changer system for heavy moulds for plastic molding machine, tool changing systems for various dies, lifts systems, eccentric lifting tables,

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robot tracks, multi axis units, heavy load linear systems, pallet in feeding station, fast picks. For more information write Kavitsu TRANSMISSIONS Pvt Ltd W-85, Additional MIDC, Satara – 415004. Email – marketing@kavitsu.com, kaustubh@kavitsu.com

“We help the best buildings in the world get that way” – Schneider Electric’s Building Business

chneider Electric’s Building Business showcased its products and solutions in an interactive session on 6 August 2013 at its office in Mumbai. The theme of the event, “We help the best buildings in the world get that way” reinforced Schneider Electric Building Business as a trusted partner to customers that understands their needs and challenges and helps them create the most energy efficient, safe and effectively managed buildings. Through a demo the participants got hands-on experience of Schneider Electric technologies and solutions like SmartStruxure - a state of the art Integrated Building Management system (iBMS), SmartStruxureLite - a miniBMS solution for energy management, automation and control in small to medium sized buildings and IP Cameras and Video Management Solutions from Pelco. Mr. Shrinivas Chebbi, Vice President, India & SAARC, Buildings Business highlighted the current energy scenario, the urgent need for energy efficiency and how Schneider Electric has helped organizations on every continent, in more than 100 countries, enable the integration of their IT, power and security to dramatically reduce energy usage and improve the performance of their buildings. For more information Web: www.schneider-electric.com

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GALIL motion controllers

visual environment like VB, VC++, Delphi, Lab View, Wonder ware etc. This can used to create user defined screens and front ends. A 2D CAD translator is available to translate CAD drawing into motion commands. Applications abound in XYZ table control, Laser Machining, Packaging, Pick & place units, Jewelry manufacturing, Robot control. For more information Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd Plot # 25/B, Doddanakundi Industrial Estate, Off Whitefield Road, (Behind Graphite India), Bengalooru â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 560 048, India Ph:+91-80-32329798/32467879 Fax:+91-80-41163047 Email:sales@strategiautomation.com Website:http://www.strategiautomation.com

alil Motion Control of USA brings state of art multi axis motion controllers for precise and complex applications. These cards are available for 1-8 axis of control. They are available as PC based cards which suit the PCI, ISA, VME & PC104 buses. They are also available as stand alone cards, which can communicate on RS232, USB and Ethernet. These cards can be used for point-to-point, jogging, linear and circular interpolation, helical and tangential moves, contouring with teach and playback, electronic gearing and electronic cam profiling. They can be used to control servo motors or stepper motors. Servo motors are controlled using +/- 10V interface with the controller reading the encoder position to close the loop. Encoder speeds upto 22 Mhz is possible. Step motors are controlled using Step & Direction pulses. Pulse output upto 6 MHZ is possible. The controller has dedicated inputs for limits and home per axis. It also has freely configurable digital inputs and outputs at the TTL level. Opto isolation upto 24V is available as an option. Options exist for additional digital inputs, outputs, 12 bit analog inputs and an additional encoder input per axis of control. This can be used for gearing or to connect a load based encoder for automatic backlash control. The controller has a 32 bit microprocessor with on board memory to store application programs and variables. Programs can be downloaded to the controller and executed without intervention of the host PC, and that improves system reliability. The controller can also do multitasking upto 8 programs. Programming the controller is achieved through simple English like commands. The controller supports C DLLs for programming in C & C++. An Active X toolkit is available for programming from an

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heet Fabricators generally have press brakes from 1.5 to 3 meter length, to handle similar length sheet components. Unit Punching Sheet Toolings System, offers an option to prepunch the sheet before bending. Multiple punching of holes, adjustable centre distance, change of hole sizes are features of this system. Generally press brakes are under utilized. Additional punching will enhance their utilization and add to profitability of the organization. Seek free folder on 50 models of tools.

For more information UNIPUNCH TOOLINGS PVT. LTD. # 40, Second Main Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai - 600 058. India Phone : 91-044-26253436, Mobile : 99419 05061 Fax: 91-044-26252349 Email : unipunch@gmail.com, unipunch@vsnl.com Website : www.fabmachinesindia.com, www.sheettools.com

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Shot Classifier For Classifying / Dust Removal ● ● ● ●

Steel Shots Glass Shots Casting Sand Sand Blasting Sand

ETA Vibro Screen are used for Classifying Mixed Shots or removing fused shots and dust/fines from used shots, in shot peening and shot blasting process. It can be used for similar purpose in sand blasting also. The machine can be placed on line for continuous operation or can be off line for intermittent working.

Pluggable Terminal Blocks CX2.5B, CX2.5S, CX2.5P

onnectwell pluggable series CX2.5B terminal is DIN rail mounted base Terminal Block, standard shorting links and marking tags can be installed in CX2.5B terminal. Both CX2.5S & CX2.5P are modular terminals and can be stacked together to form in multipole plugs & sockets, ideal for harness application. CX2.5S Terminal Block can plug into CX2.5B or CX2.5P terminals. Multipole CX2.5S or CX2.5P terminals can be ordered in a completely assembled configuration. Polarized plugs & socket can be created with the aid of polarizing pins with coding element CXPOL. A free floating system can be formed by coupling CX2.5S & CX2.5P terminals. This arrangement can be brought on to the DIN rail using CXDIN mounting feet.

Specification: Type of Connection

For more information ETA Engineering Services, Plot no.3/2, Ambica Estate, Kothari Char Rasta, Santej-382721 (Dist.Gandhinagar), Gujarat, India. Tel: 02764-286288, +91-9909917170 Fax: 08764-286289 E-mail: enquiry@etamail.com Web: www.shot-classifier.com

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: CX2.5B – 1 Spring connection + 1 Plug connection : CX2.5S – 1 Socket connection : CX2.5P – 1 Plug connection Terminal Pitch : 5 mm Connection Possibility : Stranded Wire –0.2–2.5 Sq.mm Solid Wire – 0.2 – 4 Sq.mm Approvals : CE Rated Voltage : 800V Rated Current : 24 A

Applications:

These Terminal Blocks are an excellent solution for creating wire harnesses which ease field wire. connections. For more information CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD. D-7, Phase 2, M.I.D.C., Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800, Fax: +91 251 3980 700 Email: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

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Sabin E type chain

ontrolwell introduces Sabin Chain E type - the progressive next generation cable chain, made of recyclable high quality engineering plastic. By virtue of its design, it drastically reduces the dust and noise problem existing in enclosed type Cable chain. The Sabin Chain uses band connection method, for the first time in the world, eliminating the link pin connection method. The elasticity of band connection method of Sabin Chain makes the chain operate smoothly and can resist the high speed of machine, improving the productivity to more than 30%.

Sabin Chain E type have been designed to protect the cable perfectly from the external dust and foreign substance and this condition protect the cables safely from many of dangerous factors at the car welding production line. Sabin Chain E type are RoHS compliant and is the most suitable cable protection system which had been tested in various situation and developed various dimension to adapt at any of application environment. Sabin Chain possess prestigious IPA Dust Test Certificate (VDI2083 CLASS2/DINEN14644-1 ISO CLASS 4) and TUV noise test certificate (30dB). For more information CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4,5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mmbai - 400 705. (India) Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 Fax: +91 22 2761 8767 E-mail: sales@controlwell.com, Web: www.controlwell.com

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Hardness Tester

● Hardness testing of large and heavy objects ● In production line of mass produced components ● Materials identification in stores and warehouses ● In locations with difficult access, or in confined spaces ● Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5% ● Impact device: Universal D device - Integrated ● Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS ● Automatic calculation of average and mean test values ● Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs) ● Weight: 166 g

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Ultrasonic flaw detector ITI-1700

TI-1700 Portable Ultrasonic Flaw Detector can test, orient, evaluate and diagnose various flaws such as unmelted weld joint, unpenetrated weld defect, crack, inclusion, air hole in worklpiece’s interior swiftly and accurately without any destruction. It is widely used in fields of power engineering , boiler pressure vessel , Steel Construction , war industry , aeronautics , rail transportation ,auto and machinery etc. It is the essential instrument in NDT industry.

Features

● 100 independent channels optional, parameters can be set and save freely for variety of inspection procedures and standards, outdoor applications without test block. ● Square wave pulse generator, amplitude and pulse adjustable, suitable to detect flaw of work pieces of various materials and different depth. ● A-scan and B-scan ● DGS(AVG) curve available for flaw detecting of casting work pieces. ● Peak value inside gate captured automatically. ● Convenient automatic calibration function for normal probe, angle probe. ● Curve surface compensation function detecting the diameter to calibrate flaw position automatically. ● High light electroluminescent, screen viewable in strong light, weak light, as well as sunlight. ● Waveform and channel parameters directly saved into U disk, easily to be processed on PC with software. ● Directly connected to printer for report and wave printing.

Extra features of ITI-1700

● Thin-Film Transistor Screen-TFT ● Video recording duration up to 3 hours ● Graphic demonstration of weld bead weld , crack depth measurement, curved surface correction, echo envelope, echo coding ● A-scan, B-scan and color B-scan ● FFT function

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● Interface protection CONFIGURATION No.

Description

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Qty.

Detector (with wristlet)

ITI-1700

Normal probe

F20mm,2.5MHz

6 7 8 9

10 11 12

13 14

Charger

Connecting cable Angle probe

Couplant Bottle Holster

CD20L02QF 1M

13’13k2,2.5MHz

Belt

PC software USB Disk

USB disk connector Plastic tape

1 1 1 1

Certificate

Operating manual

1 1 1

Specifications

Scan Range: 0 ~ 9999mm Velocity range: 1000 m/s ~ 9999m/s Gain: 0dB ~ 110dB Display Delay: -20μs ~ +3400μs Sensor Zero Offset: 0μs ~ 99.99μs Sensor Frequency: 0.2 ~ 15MHz Sensor Damping: 100Ω,150Ω, 200Ω,500Ω Repetition Rate: 10~1000Hz Sensitivity Allowance: ≥ 60dB(D)200mm ,FBH: Ф2) Resolution: ≥ 40dB Linear Rejection: 0~80% Vertical Linearity deviation: ≤3% Horizontal Linearity deviation: ≤0.2% Dynamic Range: ≥32dB Pulse Pattern: square Pulse Strength:100V—800V Pulse Width: 50ns—1000ns Operation Temperature: 20~500C

For more information India Tools & Instruments co. 12/18, Tawa Lane, Unity House, BOMBAY – 400 003. Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: itico@vsnl.com Web:www.indiatools.net

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Information on latest projects in India

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lans to set up National Geoscience museum at Kolkata. The request for Proposal has been invited for preparation of detailed project report recently. Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Geological Survey of India S K Banerjee, Dy Controller of Stores, Central Head quarters, Assets procurement and Management Division, GN-40, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091. Tel : 033-23573959, 54,55, Fax : 033-23573466, E-mail: cosgsi@gsi.gov.in

CONSTRUCTION

he foundation stone has been laid for Nirbhaya Bhawan, the headquarter building of National Commission for Women to be executed by NBCC in New Delhi. Location : New Delhi, Delhi/NCR National Building Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) Mr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, MD N P Aggarwal, Sr General Manager (BD), NBCC Bhawan, New Dehli -110003. Tel : 011-24367314-17, Fax : 011-24366995, E-mail: bd.nbcc@nic.in

agged a contract from NBCC Ltd for construction of 21 storied commercial complex at New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata. The work is likely to start in a month and complete in 24 months. Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 95 crore Supreme Infrastructure Ltd Nitin S Jagdale, Sr. Engineer, 8, Bhawani Services Industrial Estate, 3rd Floor, Opp.IIT Main Gate, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. T: 022-25783214, 3549, 25794216

lans to upgrade marine aquarium and research centre into modern marine science centre at Digha. Bids are invited in this regard for design and construction on turnkey basis. Location : Digha, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 6 crore Department of Environment, Government of West Bengal (Subrato Mukherjee, Project Director) Ashok Kumar Maiti, Administration Officer, Integrated coastal zone management project, DD-24, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 700064, West Bengal. Tel : 033-23340531, 0239,

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he corporation has signed an MoU with Ministry of Urban Development for re-development project of East Kidwai Nagar area of New Delhi. The project ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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comprises residential and commercial spread over 86 acre of land. Location : New Delhi, Delhi/NCR National Building Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) Mr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, MD N P Aggarwal, Sr General Manager (Business Development), NBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Dehli -110003. Tel : 011-24367314-17, 011-24367022, Fax : 011-24366995, E-mail: bd.nbcc@nic.in

lans to build 3,000 houses for EWS and 7,000 flats for lower and middle income groups. The EWS houses will be mainly for slum dwellers who will be rehabilitated in these new housing units. Areas like Kathwada, Nikol, Bhat-Sughad and Khodiyar are among the villages chosen where affordable houses will come up. Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Anand Patel, Additional City Planner, Mahanagar Seva Sadan, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Danapith, Ahmedabad380001, Gujarat. T: 079-25391811, F: 25350926, info@egovamc.com, (Guruprasad Mohapatra, IAS,Commissioner)

Gujarat Housing Board (GHB) Jayanti Barot, Chairman C J Munia, Public Information Officer, Gujarat Housing Board, Pragatinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Tel : 079-27471379, Fax : 27470477

he Centre has proposed to construct 88,436 houses in rural areas of Tamil Nadu this year. The state govt has allocated Rs 603.39 cr towards construction of houses under the Indira Awaas Yojana. Location : Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 603.39 crore Tamil Nadu Housing Board K.Sellamuthu, MD Thayunanasamy, Assistant Executive Engineer, 493, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-35, Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-24331508,

lans to construct 8,799 houses for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society at different locations in the state.The state government has approved Rs 329 crore in this regard. Location : Haryana Budget : Rs. 329 crore Haryana Housing Board. RS Kharb, Chief Administrator Mr. N K Mahajan, Cheif Engineer, C-15, Awas Bhawan, Sector 6, Panchkula, Haryana. Tel: 0172-2568007, 2568022, Fax : 0172-2568005

he board aims to build 25,000 to 40,000 houses every year. Currently it has started constructing 2,132 flats in Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara which are likely to be completed in 2 years time. In coming months it has planned to build houses in Ahmedabad, Sanand, Mahemdavad, Location : Bharuch, Valsad, Jamnagar and Bhuj.Gujarat

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lans to set up manufacturing unit for metal products brass and copper artware; aluminium artware; and other products at Gurgaon. IEM application was filed in this regard on 31/07/2013. Location : Gurgaon, Haryana Devi Overseas Pvt Ltd Plot no 371, Udyog Vihar, Phase VI, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana.

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to 3.5 MTPA in 5 years. The company has already started upgrading its pig iron making facility into a 1.2 mtpa fully integrated steel unit. Location : Kalinganagar, Orissa Budget : Rs. 10000 crore Mideast Integrated Steel Ltd. Mr. J K Singh, Chairman Manish Pandey, Head-Strategy, 401, Silver Pearl Bldg, Water Field Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050. T: 02226413269, 26413257, F: 26610014, M: 09920066461, E-mail: info@mescosteel.com

he company has commissioned 2.5 million tonne electric arc furnace at its upcoming 12.5 MTPA steel plant in Angul. The work on second phase is to start shortly and is expected to complete by February 2016. Location : Angul, Orissa Budget : Rs. 130000 crore Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) Ravi Uppal, MD Vivek Sharma, Sr Manager-CC, Jindal Centre, 12 Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066, T: 011-26739204, F: 26161271, M: 09818552437, vivek.sharma@jindalsteel.com

and construction of data centre, incubation facility and network operation centre of STPI across the country. The location includes Bhopal, Srinagar, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Noida, Puducherry and Dehradun. Location :Multiple NA National Building Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) Mr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, MD N P Aggarwal, Sr General Manager (Business Development), NBCC Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Dehli -110003. Tel: 011-24367314-17,24367022, Fax : 011-24366995, E-mail: bd.nbcc@nic.in

S based semiconductor design company, inaugurated a new global design centre in Hyderabad. 175,000 sq ft facility is dedicated for both software and hardware innovations. Location : Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc Rory Read, President & CEO Mindspace - Cyberabad, APIIC Software Layout, 8th-11th Flr, Bldg. Hyderabad - 500081, Andhra Pradesh. Tel : 040-30615000

IT / ITES

he corporation has signed an MoU with Software Technology Park of India for project management consultancy which shall involve planning, designing www.engrreview.com

nfotech major has started developing its facility on 100 acre of land at Indore SEZ. This facility would be developed in 5 phases. Under the first phase, the company will develop its premises with an investment of Rs 550 crore within two years. Location :Indore, Madhya Pradesh Budget : Rs. 550 crore Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) N Chandrasekaran, CEO & MD Harsha Ramachandra, Sr ManagerCorp Comm, TCS, House, Raveline Street, Mumbai- 400001. Tel : 022-67789999, Fax : 022-67789000, E-mail: h.ramachandra@tcs.com

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Petronet LNG Ltd Peter Fernandes, Manager-Project, 1st Floor, World Trade Center, New Delhi - 110001. Tel : 011-23411411,23413130, Fax : 011-23414271

PORTS & SHIPPING

lans to set up ship recycling facility adjacent to the existing Mundra West Port. The project will recycle about 40 ships annually to recover about 266,000 tonne of steel, cast iron, nonferrous metals, reusable machinery and other items. It will handle ships of light displacement tonnage 4000 tonne -16,000 tonne. Location : Kutch, District Gujarat Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) Mr. Gautam S Adani, CMD Adani House, Shrimali Society, Near Mithakhali Circle, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat. Tel : 079-25556628, 25555801, 25555101,25556628, E-mail: roy.paul@adani.in

lans to build container terminal with a capacity to load 1.4 million standard containers a year from berth length of 730 mtr. Bids were invited recently. Location : Ennore, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 1270 crore Ennore Port Ltd V. Nagarajan, Senior Manager Projects, No-23 Rajaji Salai, First Floor, Chennai-600001, Tamil Nadu. Tel : 044-25251666-70, Fax : 044-25251665

etting up a second LNG jetty at Dahej port with 2.5 MTPA capacity. This project is expected to be operational by Qtr-1 of 2014. Location : Dahej, Gujarat

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he construction of second liquid chemical berth off pir Pau, Mumbai is underway. So far about 50 percent of work has completed and the rest is targeted by September 2014. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Mumbai Port Trust Rajeev Gupta, Chairman Keshav Sundar, Superintending Engineer, Port Bhavan, Mumbai -400001, Tel : 022-66566501, Fax : 022-23730611, 23744277, M: 9870997225

POWER

lans to set up 2x660 MW capacity thermal power project in Yadgir district. Earlier the company failed to submit the final Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the Ministry for consideration of environmental clearance. Its planning again to apply ToR for the same. Location : Yadgir, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 5790 crore Atlas Power India Pvt Ltd Flat No.A 2, I Floor, Regency Splendour Apartments, Bangalore - 560005, Karnataka.

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he JVC of NTPC and Bihar State Electricity Board is setting up 1980 MW Nabinagar power plant with 3 units of 660 MW each in Aurangabad. Recently the offsite civilworks package has been awarded to Era Infra Engineering. Location : Nabinagar, Bihar Budget : Rs. 357 crore Nabinagar Power Generating Company Pvt Ltd (NPGC) Mr. D Chakrabarty, CEO S K Sinha, DGM-TS, Vidyut Bhawan-II, 1st Floor, T/F: 2504098, M: 09431046320

he JVC of state government and US based AES Corporation has started work on 2x660 MW expansion project comprising 3rd and 4th units of its 420 MW Ib Valley power complex. The work order is issued to BHEL for main plant (BTG) worth Rs 4,051 crore and BGR Energy Systems Ltd for Balance of Plant (BoP) worth Rs 1,573 crore. Location : Jharsuguda, Orissa Budget : Rs. 11000 crore Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGC) K Venkatachalam, MD Murli Mohan, Chief Engineer, Zone A, 7th Floor, Fortune Towers, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023, Orissa. Tel : 0674-2303765, 2303766,

Location : Gurgaon, Haryana

Godrej Properties Ltd. Pirojsha Godrej, MD & CEO Alok Singh, Sr Executive (Marketing), 4th Floor, Godrej Bhavan 4A, Home Street, Fort, Mumbai - 400001. Tel : 022- 66510200, Fax : 022-22072044,

he real estate firm plans to set up a premier service residential project â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sandal Suitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; over 2.5 acre in pilgrimage town of Shirdi. The project comprises 125 elegantly designed suites and amenities like meditation hall, yoga centre, swimming pools and other facilities. The completion is targeted by 2016. Location : Shirdi, Maharashtra Budget : Rs.100 crore Assotech Realty Pvt Ltd Shrilikha Sharma, Marketing and PR, Windsor Club, 5,Vaibhav Khand, Indirapuram-201014, Uttar Pradesh. T: 0120-2685211, 2685212, 2685213, F: 2685214, M: 09910365252, E-mail: info@assotech.in (Neeraj Gulati, MD)

he real estate company plans to foray in Mumbai with a redevelopment project at Khar (West). It has also identified areas such as Dadar- Chembur, Worli, Mulund and Santacruz as possible locations for their future redevelopment projects. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd. Mr. Sujay Kalele, Group CEO Mahesh Yadav, Sales Executive, 501, 5th Floor, B wing, The Capital, Plot No. C 70, G - Block, Behind ICICI Bank, Bandra - Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051. Tel : 08411905000,

REAL ESTATE

he company in joint venture with Oasis Buildhome Pvt Ltd plans to develop a premium residential group housing project on 14 acre of land in Gurgaon. www.engrreview.com

ahindra group real estate arm has entered into JV with SCM Real Estate (Singapore) Pvt Ltd for development of real estate projects in India. Watsonia Developers Pvt Ltd - JVC would take the first 2 premium residential developments in Gurgaon and Bangalore. Location : Multiple NA ENGINEERING REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2013 |

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Roma Balwani, Chief Group Communications Ms. Anita Arjundas, MD & CEO Officer, Mahindra Towers, 5th Floor Road No. 13, Worli, Mumbai - 400018. Tel : 022- 67478600, 67478601, Fax : 022- 24975084, E-mail: homes@mahindralifespaces.com

olden Jubilee Signature is coming up at Vasco in Mormugao. The project comprises 5 storied commercial building. The foundation stone for this project is laid recently. Location :Mormugao, Goa Budget : Rs. 5 crore Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Y.B. Tavde Chief Officer Surendra Goinkar, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa-403802. Tel : 0832-2512275, Fax : 0832-2512447, M: 09822689084, E-mail: info@mmcvasco.com

he company has started construction of exhibitioncum-convention centre, commercial complex and service apartments on plot C-64 spread over 18.5 acre at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. The project comprises 82 lakh sq ft built up area, 18-storey tower with four basements for parking, a commercial complex and a 348-room block of flats. The project completion will take three years. Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 7566 crore Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Mukesh Ambani, CMD Tushar Pania, GM-CC, Makers Chambers - IV, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021, Tel : 022-22785000, M: 9820088536, E-mail: tushar.pania@ril.com

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lans to add 48 MW wind power generation capacity in Andhra Pradesh by next fiscal. Currently the company is having 70 MW wind farm capacity, mostly in Tamil Nadu. Location : Andhra, Pradesh Budget : Rs. 300 crore ITC Ltd. Pradeep Dhobale, Executive Director Nazeeb Arif, Vice-President-CC, Foods Division, Pulikeshinagar P O, Bengaluru-560005. Tel : 080-22981100,22981200,

lans to set up 5 MW solar power plant project at Muzaffarpur. The approvals are in place. The work is likely to start in three months. Location : Muzaffarpur, Bihar Budget : Rs. 69.97 crore Agritech Engineering Pvt Ltd Bangalore - 560099. Tel : 080-27832329, M: 09980008131

lobal pharma major signed an agreement with Suzlon Energy for setting up 2.1 MW offsite windmill station for captive consumption at its Ankleshwar plant. Location : Ankleshwar, Gujarat Sanofi India Ltd. Shailesh Ayyangar, MD Kavita Jairaman, Corp Comm, 54/A, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400093. Tel : 022-28278000,

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Low height Scissor table used where pit is not possible

2 Tons double scissors for coil loading with trolley on platform

Hallow center scissors table (Special application)

Tandem scissor table for extra long loads

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Loading dock

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217 & 219

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CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

139

GEISSEL INDIA PVT. LTD.

145

COX & KINGS

GEM TELERGON SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.

151

CST SENSORS INDIA PVT.LTD.

FRONT GATEFOLD

GOLIYA INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD.

215

CWIEME 2013

260

GREEN DOT ELECTRIC LIMITED

16-17

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

ENGINEERING REVIEW |

276

| September 2013

JAMEKS ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

149

JANATICS INDIA PVT. LTD.

JAY STEEL CORPORATION

233

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION LTD.

INSIDE BACK COVER

ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

KATLAX ENTERPRISES PVT LTD

PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

248

KIMO ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD.

193

PARAGDEEP METALS

232

269

PC|SCHEMATIC

127 & BOOKMARK

PELICAN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.

110

263

PLAZMA TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

161

POWERCONNECT (INDIA)

40-41

PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

267

PURIFLAIR INDIA PVT LTD (Pahwa)

KNOWELL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD. KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

183 & 187

L LAKSHMI RING TRAVELLERS (COIMBATORE) LTD.

LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

26-27

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

R. N. GUPTA ENGINEERING CO. PVT. LTD.

265

RADIX ELECTROSYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

153

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

274

SOLITAIRE MACHINE TOOLS LTD.

SUMI CYCLO DRIVE INDIA PVT. LTD.

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

247, 249, 265 & 267

SUPERTECH INSTRUMENTATION SERVICES (I) PVT. LTD.

157

SUPREME & CO. PVT. LTD.

SURAJ LIMITED

T TECHNO PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD.

84-85

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

278

TIMKEN INDIA LTD.

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

235

MAINI MATERIALS MOVEMENT PVT. LTD.

117

RAJDEEP AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

275

TRINITY TOUCH PVT. LTD.

105

MAXON PRECISION MOTOR INDIA PVT. LTD.

RED LION CONTROLS INC.

69 & 197

TTL TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. (A FLUKE COMPANY)

MECO METERS PVT. LTD.

95 & 97

RENISHAW INDIA

RITTAL INDIA - EPLAN DIVISION

INNER GATEFOLD

RR KABEL LIMITED

RUDRA IMPEX CORPORATION

273

METALCRAFT

MICROSCAN

131

MONIBA ANAND ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD.

263

S N NEEL INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. NEPTUNE (INDIA) LTD. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

45 89 57

O OBO BETTERMANN INDIA PVT. LTD.

OMRON AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

U UNILINE ENERGY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD.

179

USHA HYDRAULICS

229 & 271

V VIP CONVEYORS PVT. LTD.

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

SCHMERSAL

135

SCRUM SYSTEM

253 & 255

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

175

SHRIJEE HEAVY PROJECTS WORKS LTD.

121

SIDDHAPURA MACHINE TOOLS

SIEMENS

INSIDE FRONT COVER

ZICOM ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD.

ENGINEERING REVIEW |

277

| September 2013

165

W WAMPE 2014

236

WMI KONECRANES INDIA LTD.

101

X XYLEM INDIA

259

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