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EDITORIAL

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM?

es, we all know our A, B & Cs…we know that after C comes D…we have grown to understand that after the ‘Casually Cautious’ mood, there comes a ‘Dreaded Downturn’. Really? Just look around. You will see two stark realities – defying our newfound insecurities regarding the market realities and the lingering aftereffect of the global slowdown of the recent past. It is a reality that leaders at every company, in every country are emoting caution, in action and in deed. But it is also a reality that when you look around in markets, the spending of the ultimate consumer is nowhere cautious. India is on a shopping spree!

Take a moment to reflect on the past, only to gauge the future…after a year of fragile and uneven recovery, the global economic growth started to decelerate on a broad front in mid-2010 and this slower growth is expected to continue into 2011 and 2012. The United Nations baseline forecast for the growth of the world gross product (WGP) is 3.1 per cent for 2011 and 3.5 per cent for 2012, which is below the 3.6 per cent estimated for 2010 and the pre-crisis pace of global growth. The weaknesses in major developed economies continue to drag the global recovery and pose risks for world economic stability in the coming years. The good performance in industrial production of developing countries, including India, is underpinned by buoyant domestic demand and moderate recovery in high-income consumer spending. With globalisation being the unstoppable force in the recent decade, with local trade reflecting the ups and downs of the global economy, the new age reality is all about uncertain market conditions prevailing at all times, across continents. This prompts each company in each country to evolve its products, services and its own structure to suit and complement the prevailing market conditions. As India enters into a new and a more mature phase, where additional investment in productive capacity will be necessary to sustain the growth going ahead, the formulation and timely implementation of growth-oriented government policies will make a lot of difference. Also, there is a need to add some certainty to the uncertain world economy by evolving next generation growth models and trade opportunities. The coming months and years are going to be especially fascinating. One can only wish for a possibility to peek briefly into the future and find out with certainty whether India is on the right track. But keeping imagination aside by concentrating on the realities, it is a definite fact that, every crisis is created by the markets to arrive at a turning point, which can also be termed as change. Change is constant we know, but change also creates new leaders and islands of growth. In the end, it is all about turning points, and, as it appears, these turning points are important to shape the future, for new leaders to emerge and for old ones to hang their boots. So let’s gear up as India gets ready to grab its lion’s share in the global marketplace!

Archana Tiwari-Nayudu archana.nayudu@infomedia18.in

CONTENTS SPECIAL FOCUS

| Pg 64 Evolutionary Trends

Extrapolating The Past Into The Future Automation, a term coined in as early as 1945, has now become the nervous system of every manufacturing company. An industry, which sprouted as a result of industrial revolution in the early 19th century with the mechanisation of the machine tool, has become the key to precision manufacturing. Here’s charting its journey from conception to reality…

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STRATEGY

Cautious Optimism?

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Automation: An Enabler Bring Automation, Bring Competitiveness

NEWS, VIEWS & ANALYSIS 40

Latest Happenings In The World Of Manufacturing

TIPS & TRICKS 128

TECHOLOGY & INNOVATIONS 54

VFD Selection 8 Ways To Get The Best Fit

Technology Update Cutting-edge Solutions

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FACILITY VISIT 110

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GÜDEL India The Innovative Answer To New Challenges

AUTOMATION TRENDS 114

Demand Dynamics The Dawn Of Faster, Smarter And Precision Manufacturing

Vimal Mahendru, Immediate Past President, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) and President, Legrand GroupIndia

ENERGY MANAGEMENT 116

Motors & Drives Taking Simple Action To Create Perfect Business Sense

POLICIES & REGULATIONS 118

National Manufacturing Policy Can India Afford To Lose The Opportunity?

s lume r y 3 Vo niversa t h An 14 Edition is i t th awa uary Jan

‘Pull Up Your Socks; Work With Global Standards & Professionalise’

Progressive Manufacturing India Gets Future Ready

CONTENTS SPECIALS IN THIS ISSUE

SPECIAL FOCUS Automation

Machine Vision Systems Crafting India’s Manufacturing Success Story

Automation Adoption By SMEs Key To Enhancing Productivity & Profitability

PLC-Based Robotic Controls Vs OEM Robotic Controls What’s The Best Choice For Your Application?

Robotics Application Story Using Robots To Meet Cutting-edge Challenges

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Wireless I/O Control System Facilitating Automotive Carriages On The Move One ‘Q’ Many Views The World Of Automation In 2012-13

Motors & Drives Easy Steps To Perk Up Performance

Motor Replacement Or Repair? Finding The Right Quick Fix Solution

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Unidrive SP Technology Driving Continuous Casters At Corus

Automation Innovations Foraying Into Newer Avenues

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Motors & Drives Innovations Powering Applications, Optimising Efficiency

Automation Investments Propelling India To A Higher Growth Trajectory

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5 Essentials To Tide Over Tough Times Hottest New Discovery In Manufacturing Operations Management

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New Launches Latest Products In The Offing

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NIDays Making Engineers Future-ready

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Automation Latest Products In Automation

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EEPC India Western Region Awards 2008-09 Exhibiting Mettle & Might

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Motors & Drives Latest Products In Motors & Drives

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General Products Rolling Out The Best-in-class

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International Products Showcasing Products In A Global Arena

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PRODUCT INDEX Alphabetical Listing Of Products Presented In The Issue

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ADVERTISERS’ LIST Advertisers’ List In Chronological Order

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EVENTS LIST CURTAIN RAISER

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Engineering Expo Chennai 2011 Enthralling Engineering Enterprises

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Engineering Expo Indore 2012 Offering Companies Manufacturing Advantage With A Trading Edge

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HMFI 2011 Multi-platform Opportunities Under One Roof

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NI AMONG TOP 25 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN THE WORLD With the launch of its inaugural list of the ‘World’s Best Multinational Workplaces’, the Great Place to Work Institute has ranked National Instruments No. 18 among the top 25 MNCs to work for in the world. “Our 100-year plan is built on the principle that our culture and employees are a key differentiator and long-term competitive advantage of NI. NI has become a technology pioneer by not only investing in products, but also in the people who make them. We hire the best and the brightest, maintain an open and innovative corporate culture and empower employees to grow their careers along with the company,” said Dr Truchard. The award recognises National Instruments’ unique corporate culture and commitment to providing quality and meaningful jobs around the world.

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SEPTEMBER IIP INDEX GROWS BY A MERE 1.9% India’s IIP grew by a mere 1.9 per cent in the month of September 11 compared with the 6.2 per cent growth in the corresponding month a year ago. It is also significantly lower than the downwardly revised 3.6 per cent growth registered in August 11. The cumulative growth in IIP for the period April-Sep 11 has been recorded at 5 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year. The dismal IIP data for September 11 have been much lower than market expectations. The industrial output in September 11 grew at the lowest rate in the last two years, reflecting the slowdown in the country’s pace of economic growth. In addition to the high interest rates that have been impacting economic activity, the weak global demand too has been stated to be intensifying the slowdown in the economy. In addition, persistent high inflation, rising input costs widening deficits and the weakening currency have been adding to the woes

KONECRANES PLC, FINLAND, ACQUIRES WMI CRANES IN INDIA Konecranes, a world leading group of lifting businesses, has acquired 100 per cent stake in WMI Cranes in India from the Vazirani family based in Mumbai. WMI Cranes is one of the oldest and most reputed crane manufacturers in India having an installation base of over 4,000 cranes. After the acquisition, WMI Cranes has been renamed WMI Konecranes India. WMI Konecranes India is headquartered in Mumbai and manufactures standard and heavy-duty process cranes for various industry segments like steel, power, general manufacturing, automotive, paper, etc. Gopal Vazirani, because of his vast experience of the crane industry and good relations with customers all over India, has been requested by Konecranes to continue his association with the company as the Honorary Chairman (Non-Executive). “WMI boosts our presence significantly in the

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fast-growing Indian crane market. Our aim is to further grow the business potential by extending the offering with technologies developed by Konecranes. The product offerings of the two companies complement each other well,” says Pekka Lundmark, President & CEO, Konecranes Plc. “Furthermore, the acquisition of WMI adds India truly into our sourcing and supply network. With its vast installed crane base, WMI also creates an excellent base for building our service business in India,” Lundmark added. Through the acquisition of WMI Cranes, Konecranes has a product portfolio available that fulfills the needs of the Indian market. The acquisition also gives access to the vast Indian supplier base. There is a huge potential in sourcing activities in India. In the future, it also might be possible to export cranes from India, which will, in turn, generate export revenues for the company.

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of the domestic economy and impeding growth in industrial output. Industrial growth is likely to slacken further in the coming months given the downtrend in domestic and external demand. With increasing evidence of slowing economic growth and with the RBI acknowledging the mounting risks to economic growth, the chances of the monetary authority pausing in its rate tightening activity gains credence. The PMI Index for September 11 had shown a 2.2 points drop to 50.4, the lowest level since March 10. The October 11 Index number, however showed a 1.6 points increase to 52, indicating a modest, albeit historically slow paced expansion in manufacturing activity during the month largely attributed to festive demand. Globally, manufacturing activity was seen to slacken in October with the PMI survey indicating slower growth or contraction in the euro zone, United States, China, Britain and Canada

DR SUMANTRAN APPOINTED NON-EXECUTIVE VC, ASHOK LEYLAND In a recently held meeting, Dr V Sumantran was appointed NonExecutive Vice Chairman of Ashok Leyland by the company’s Board of Directors. Besides his responsibilities as Member of the Board, Dr Sumantran will be responsible for Ashok Leyland’s business plan and results of the defence and light commercial vehicle business units. Dr Sumantran, Executive VC, Hinduja Automotive has been on the Board of Ashok Leyland since 2008. He has over 26 years of experience in the automobile industry both in India and abroad, in senior management positions. R Seshasayee, Executive VC, will continue to have overall responsibilities for all operations of Ashok Leyland, its subsidiaries and associate companies.

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BALLOONING NATURAL GAS SUPPLY-DEMAND DEFICIT TO FUEL LNG IMPORTS India’s natural gas supply has been adversely impacted in 2011-12 due to the fall in KG D6 production to 46.6 MMSCMD in H1 2011-12 from 55.9 MMSCMD in 2010-11. KG D6 production is likely to remain at subdued levels over the next couple of years, especially in comparison to the earlier anticipated production of 60-80 MMSCMD. Regarding domestic gas production in the medium term, K Ravichandran, Sr VP & Co-Head – Corporate Sector Ratings, ICRA stated, “Domestic natural gas supplies are expected to increase to around 153 MMSCMD by 2014-15 from 143 MMSCMD in 2010-11. The current estimate is about 22 per cent lower than our previous estimates of 195 MMSCMD primarily due to lower KG D6 production and delays anticipated in the commissioning of KG satellite fields.”

PEUGEOT TO SET UP BASE IN GUJARAT A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held to signify an important landmark for the development of Peugeot’s India project, which follows the State Support Agreement (SSA) signature held in Gandhinagar on September 1, 2011. On this occasion, Hon’ble CM – Gujarat, Narendra Modi, said, “Gujarat is emerging as a global auto hub. I congratulate Peugeot for becoming a part of it.” The future automotive and engine/ gearbox plant will be constructed on an area of 600 acre, to which Peugeot will add a suppliers’ park at a global investment of Rs4,000 crore. This investment will add up to 5,000 new jobs for the automobile hub. In conjunction with this, Peugeot and Gujarat wish to create an Automotive Skills Development Institute (ASDI) in Sanand automotive cluster and contribute to its further growth and development.

Commenting on increasing domestic supply-demand gap, Ravichandran mentioned, “India needs to secure additional supply of LNG on a long-term basis, especially in view of less-than-anticipated domestic supply and possible shortage of LNG after a couple of years. India’s reliance on LNG is expected to increase further, which will pose significant risks in a scenario of tight LNG supplydemand scenario, which will lead to low availability and high prices of spot LNG.” ICRA believes that demand will increase from new customers once the bottlenecks in the trunk pipeline are cleared in the near to medium term. Overall, ICRA expects gas demand to rise to around 410 MMSCMD by 2019-20 from the actual consumption of around 177 MMSCMD in 2010-11.

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HITACHI AND HI-REL INK PACT With an aim to strengthen the powerelectronics business in India, Hitachi and Hi-Rel Electronics have entered into a partnership under which Hitachi has made majority equity investment in the Gujarat-based company. The company Hi-Rel Electronics has now been renamed Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics. Both companies have now decided to jointly develop a manufacturing facility for medium-voltage inverters by end of 2012 in Sanand-II Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) in order to further strengthen local presence. The move is aimed at generating revenues of around Rs8 billion by March 2016. Under the new setup, Hitachi’s power control technologies will be combined with HiRel’s local technological and production capabilities as well as its network to provide better quality products to customers.

SIX INDIAN COMPANIES JOIN PLATTS GLOBAL ENERGY AWARDS LIST Six energy companies from India, including Indraprastha Gas, Reliance Industries, GAIL India, Indian Oil Corporation and Cairn India, have been chosen as finalists under various categories in the Platts Global Energy Awards, an annual programme recognising exemplary industry leadership. The 2011 finalists, drawn from 19 countries and chosen from more than 200 nominations, were announced recently by Platts. This year, Reliance Industries was nominated in two categories, one of which is a newly introduced category – ‘Petrochemical and Blendstock Innovation Award’ – highlighting innovations in the important petroleum-related industry. The surge in global petrochemical activity throughout 2011 was reflected in the large number of entries from countries such as Brazil, India, Russia, Spain and Thailand. Reliance Industries is also up for honours in another category

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for its energy efficiency initiatives. “Innovation will be the key for energy companies to differentiate their operations from the rest. Innovation in energy efficiency and sustainability is also the need of the hour. As a new age energy giant, it is heartening to see energy companies in India not only focussed on top-notch corporate and global initiatives, but also keen to support larger sustainability goals,” said Vandana Hari, Editorial Director – Asia, Platts. Along with awarding companies and industry leaders in specific performance categories, Platts will also name the ‘2011 Energy Company of the Year’ on December 1, 2011, which will be chosen from the entire list of finalists. Winners in all categories are selected by the programme’s independent panel of judges, which includes former regulators, past heads of major energy companies, leading academics and international energy experts.

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GREAVES COTTON OPENS ITS FIFTH LIGHT ENGINES PLANT IN AURANGABAD Greaves Cotton recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art greenfield plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The plant was inaugurated by Karan Thapar, Chairman, Greaves Cotton. The company has made an initial investment of over Rs50 crore for the new plant. It will have an initial capacity to manufacture 87,000 engines per annum, which will be eventually scaled up to meet the industry’s demand. Meeting all contemporary emission norms, this unit will manufacture both, single and twin cylinder engines, which will be primarily supplied to existing as well as new three and four-wheel small commercial vehicles manufacturers. With the inauguration of the new plant, its total production capacity of light engines will go up to more than 3,75,000 per annum. On the occasion, Thapar, said, “Greaves Cotton has a longstanding association with the

In a recent appointment, Sunil Pahilajani has taken over as MD & CEO of Greaves Cotton. Pahilajani’s role will entail overseeing the company’s operations and performance while guiding it to retain leadership position in engines and infrastructure equipment – the two core competencies of the company. He will also provide impetus to the company’s ambitious plans. Aurangabad industrial belt since the company set up its first plant for manufacturing lightweight internal combustion engines in Chikalthana, Aurangabad, way back in 1975. With its superior technological processes, large-scale manufacturing set up and eco-friendly focus, the plant is a testimony to Greaves Cotton’s vision to be a global leader in the auto engines segment.”

ISRO LAUNCHES PSLV-C18 AND MEGHA-TROPIQUES MISSION Polar satellite launch vehicle (PSLVC18) successfully launched the Indo-French Megha-Tropiques satellite on October 12, 2011. This is the 19th successive successful flight of PSLV. Three co-passenger satellites – JUGNU from IIT, Kanpur; SRMSat from SRM University, Chennai and VesselSat-1 from Luxembourg – were also launched by PSLVC18. The user institutions have also confirmed establishing contact with the satellites. Megha-Tropiques Satellite, a joint endeavour of ISRO and the French National Space Agency (CNES), is intended to study the water cycle and energy exchanges in the tropical region covering 20 degrees on either side of the Equator. The four science instruments in the Megha-Tropiques Satellite include a scanning microwave Imager MADRAS developed jointly by ISRO and CNES, operating at five frequencies – 18, 23, 37, 89 and 157

Giga Hertz – to measure precipitation and cloud properties; a scanner ScaRaB developed by CNES, for measuring Earth Radiation Budget; a sounder SAPHIR developed by CNES for atmospheric profiling of humidity in the inter-tropical region and GPS Radio Occultation Sensor ROSA procured by ISRO from Italy. Soon after separation of the Megha-Tropiques satellite from PSLV, ISRO’s Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru took its command and control. It is pertinent to note that Megha-Tropiques is only the second mission of this kind globally, next to the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission launched in 1997 by the US and Japan. The two countries are presently coordinating for establishing a Global Precipitation Measurement Mission with an 8satellite constellation.

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SCUDERIA FERRARI LEVERAGES SKF ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS AT THE FIRST EVER INDIAN F1 GRAND PRIX SKF, the leading designer and manufacturer of automotive and industrial engineering solutions partnered with Scuderia Ferrari to provide high performance components comprising bearings and seals for reducing friction, weight and improving overall efficiency of Ferrari F150th Italia at the first-ever Formula 1 race in India. The modern Formula One cars are considered as the fastest circuitracing cars and often set industry benchmark through constant innovation and experimentation in machinery and technology. In addition, each F1 track has a unique layout and provides different set of challenges for cars to handle high speed cornering and straights. SKF’s Racing Unit supports Scuderia Ferrari F1 cars to address these challenges with around 150 critical components in bearings and seals for engines, gearboxes, wheels and suspensions to increase efficiency, reduce friction, weight and manage power density, which optimises the bearing performance through maximising fatigue performance. Shishir Joshipura, MD & Country Manager, SKF India, said, “We take immense pride in being a technical partner to Scuderia Ferrari Formula One Team for the past 64 years. Formula 1 racing is an opportunity for us to challenge ourselves to come up with the best in class technology and showcase our wide array of offerings. With our decades of experience in providing high specification engineering solution, we are well poised to address extreme challenges faced by today’s modern F1 cars like high rotations, frictions, high accelerations, loads and extreme temperatures that are critical for superior performance.”

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DANFOSS RAMPS UP FOR GROWTH IN INDIA Danfoss announced the launch of ‘India 2015’, a growth strategy that outlines how Danfoss plans to tap further into the fast growing Indian market aiming to triple its turnover by 2015. As part of the strategy, Danfoss expects to invest 500 Million DKK over the next four years in a new R&D and manufacturing facility and simultaneously expand its sales effort throughout the country. During this period, Danfoss will also ramp up its headcount in India from 200 to above 1,000 by 2015. Most of these employees, will work in R&D and manufacturing and will perform tasks for Danfoss’ key business divisions. “Over the last decades, India has emerged as the world’s second fastest growing economy and in the coming years, India is expected to stay on the growth path. This will provide significant opportunities for Danfoss across our entire product portfolio. India 2015 describes how we plan to leverage this and take growth to a higher level in India by expanding our sales footprint and establishing R&D and manufacturing on a much larger scale than previously,” says Niels

B Christiansen, President & CEO, Danfoss. Some of the key factors that have led Danfoss to invest further in India are a large pool of qualified engineers, a growing affluent middle class and a home market that is increasing in size. Moreover, a number of underlying mega trends in urbanisation, increasing demand for cold chain infrastructure as well as power and energy products are expected to drive strong demand for Danfoss products. “India’s urbanisation will accelerate in tandem with the increasing GDP. This means that Indian cities will be met by an influx of millions of people at a pace unprecedented in history. As people move to the cities demand for power and energy will grow. The same goes for ventilation, air conditioning and a more efficient cold chain infrastructure to keep food fresh during transport and storage. This will fuel growth for Danfoss in areas such as industrial refrigeration, as well as frequency converters and products related to solar and wind power,” says Noel Ryan, Head, Danfoss India.

INDIA TO EVOLVE AS A LEADER IN SOLAR POWER At a time when India is grabbing international limelight in the solar sector, SOLARCON India became an international platform for PV stakeholders globally to explore the potential solar market opportunities in India. The third edition of India’s largest solar conference SOLARCON India 2011, commenced on November 9, 2011 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad. The event comprised an exhibition, a conference and parallel technical events from November 911, 2011. This year’s conference features more than 70 distinguished speakers from the solar value chain. SOLARCON India 2011 conference themed ‘Charting India’s Roadmap to Solar Leadership — Translating

Potential into Reality’ is certified by the US Department of Commerce. The event has participation from various companies in the solar supply chain from India and around the world. Francisco J Sanchez, Undersecretary for Commerce for International Trade, US Department of Commerce, at the inaugural ceremony of the event commented, “India needs 150 GW of additional power generating capacity over the next five years.” According to the latest research and analysis by GlobalData, a premium market and business intelligence firm, estimates India’s power generating the capacity to be around 426.3 GW by 2020 rising from 171.4 GW in 2010 at a forecast CAGR of 9.5 per cent between 2010 and 2020.

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NEW ZEALAND COMPANY TO TURN WASTE INTO ENERGY IN INDIA Mumbai-based company Concord Enviro Systems (CES) India has signed a commercial deal with New Zealand-founded company LanzaTech. Through a group company Concord Blue, a GermanIndian company, CES provides advanced gasification technology for syngas generation from a wide variety of waste streams. Dr Jennifer Holmgren, Chief Executive, LanzaTech, said, “LanzaTech has licenced its technology to CES to enable the production of both power and fuels from MSW syngas. LanzaTech’s other multiple deals throughout Asia have been joint venture deals to establish plants using LanzaTech technology and partnership arrangements to help develop the technology, or identify licensing opportunities.” Dr Holmgren added, “CES’ gasification units convert a variety of feedstock’s including MSW and waste biomass. This collaboration will enable us to accelerate deployment of our technology utilising waste synthesis gas streams and is central to our mission of harnessing waste streams for the production of valuable fuels & chemicals and increasing access to energy globally. Coupling our technology with CES’ is an effective way to deploy small, distributed systems for producing liquid transport fuels from waste biomass or MSW. CES recognises the economics of and significant revenue potential that our technology brings.” Meanwhile, Lanzatech has also inked an agreement with Virgin Atlantic to develop a groundbreaking low-carbon aviation fuel. Virgin Atlantic is planning on using the new fuel on its routes from Shanghai & Delhi to London Heathrow within 2-3 years as LanzaTech and its partners develop facilities in China and India.

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PILZ ENTERS THE INDIAN AUTOMATION BUSINESS Leading German multinational group in the field of automation, Pilz GmbH & Co KG, has recently announced its entry into the Indian market by setting up Pilz India, a wholly owned subsidiary, in Pune. Initially, the company plans to set up its warehouses and sales centres and by next year, the company will open technical and sales centres in Chennai and Delhi since both the cities are automotive hubs. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Kulkarni, MD, Pilz India, said, “Having personal industry experience and knowledge of 17 years, I am positive that our subsidiary in Pune will help us provide effective safety-

related solutions to the automation industry. This will also help us get direct feedback from our local clients as our engineers are now on ground.” Sharing insights on the global automation industry, Renate Pilz, President & CEO, Pilz GmbH & Co KG, said, “After closely studying the Indian market for the past few years, we realised the potential in India’s booming economy and rising demand for automation in all sectors of the manufacturing industry. With our long experience and levels of expertise, I am confident that we can effectively cater to the industry and be a part of its growth in India and across the globe.”

KHEMTL OPENS NEW BRANCH OFFICE IN GURGAON Kinetic Hyundai Elevator & Movement Technologies (KHEMTL), one of the leading providers for vertical movement solutions and technologies in India, has opened a new office in Gurgaon and achieved a landmark of 100 installations in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Manish Motwani, MD, KHEMTL, said, “Gurgaon being a mushrooming market, the development process has been going on at a rapid pace. Over the past 25 years, the city has undergone swift development and construction. We have provided over 100 installations in Gurgaon. We have long-term plans for Gurgaon, Delhi and adjoining regions and have plans to apply our operational focus in this region.” The company already has an office in Delhi, which has been running for almost 10 years. Commenting on the expansion plans, Ajay Raina, CEO, KHEMTL, said, “We aspire to become the No. 3 company in the next five years. As of today, we are catering to a section, which is the high end of the market.” The initiative taken towards setting up an office in Gurgaon highlights the company’s ever-growing interest in tapping businesses in the northern region of the country. The company’s clientele in North India include majors such as Ansal Group, Omaxe, Fortis, Nestle, Lalit Hotels, JW Marriot, Puri Constructions, Orris, etc.

CGS MANI ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ELCOMA Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association of India (ELCOMA) has elected CGS Mani as their President. Mani is also the Business Unit Head of the Lighting Division at Bajaj Electricals – the company he has been associated with for the last 28 years. He has handled various assignments in the company and has travelled widely, which has given him immense experience and

exposure to dynamic lighting market in India and abroad. According to CGS Mani, “I believe that much can be done to take this industry forward by addressing issues of national importance like energy-saving initiatives, promoting and enabling platforms for the resurgence of ecofriendly product categories like LED, besides safe disposal of mercury containing lamps.”

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ANUPAM INDUSTRIES & MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES FORM JV COMPANY Japanese giant Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Anupam Industries have jointly established Anupam-MHI Industries, a company to manufacture heavy-duty material handling equipment in India. With this, Anupam Industries, enters the port cranes and material handling equipment market. The joint venture (JV) is aimed at exploring India’s growing market, Anupam-MHI is also eyeing Asia, the Middle East and Africa. “We have already bagged orders from JNPT (Rs100 crore for 3 units) and Krishnapatnam Port (Rs300 crore for 6 units and 4 add ons) worth Rs400 crore. The JV is expected to start operations by mid-2012 and will target an annual production of 60 units,” said Mehul Patel, CEO, Anupam-MHI Industries. The JV will come up with two units with an investment of Rs188 crore at Tarapur and Mundra in Gujarat. Anupam Industries will be holding 51 per cent in the JV. Speaking about the growing Indian market Kanji Obata, Chairman, Anupam-MHI Industries, said, “India is one of the fastest growing markets and we hope to get a fair share. The market in India for port cranes and material handling equipment comes to around US$300 million.” The global market size of the product is around US$4 billion. “Our major competitors are based in Korea, Japan and Germany. But with the expertise of Mitsubishi and our decades of experience, we hope to cater to the growing demand in the domestic as well as overseas market,” said Patel. According to company officials, the new facility would be the first of its kind in India and the first phase will have the capacity to generate sales of Rs800 crore in a couple of years.

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STARRAGHECKERT HOLDS SEMINAR ON INNOVATIVE MACHINING SOLUTIONS Starragheckert recently held a seminar on Innovative Machining Solutions for aerospace, power generation and precision engineering, which was conducted at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. Global product experts from Germany and Swiss plants presented latest trends and challenges and talked about the need of the hour for newer innovations. Delegates from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), ACE Hansen, Leyland Mahindra and Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) among others attended the event. Commenting on the occasion, AN Chandramouli, MD, Starragheckert India, said, “Providing standalone machines to the industry is not enough. Hand holding, process support and being a complete solution provider is what the industry needs today.” He added that the company will continue to provide Swiss accuracy and deliver German performance in its product &

service. The focus of the hour was on process capability & accuracy. The three criteria, which machining companies should provide its customers, include availability, productivity and quality. On the other hand, Oliver Amann, Area Sales Manager, DST; Jacquier Jean-Francois, Senior Manager Technical Sales, SIP and Andrew Kemp, Manager - Sales, Starragheckert Switzerland, gave an overview of the products that fall under the abovementioned sectors. The primary objective behind showcasing products was to explain to the audience that a way to gain an edge over others is by offering custom-made products. At the event, Starragheckert also stated its commitment to the aerospace segment with the new factory set to open at Devanahalli Aeropark, Bengaluru, along with a big order that it has received from Mahindra-Swaraj for the transport segment.

ANSYS INDIA CONFERENCE 2011 FOSTERS & RECOGNISES INNOVATION IN PRODUCT ENGINEERING IN INDIA The ANSYS India Conferences held in Bengaluru and Pune, attracted ANSYS users from various engineering disciplines. This was a unique opportunity for professionals to get recognised and inspire others by presenting their innovative work using products and technologies from ANSYS. For the first time, ANSYS India conducted two separate conferences – the academic conference for college and university engineering faculty & the ANSYS conference for engineering professionals. Commenting on the conferences, Gautam Dutta, Country Manager – Sales & Support, ANSYS India, said, “This year’s ANSYS Users Conferences bring the engineering industry and academia onto the same page. Our goal is to encourage

early and frequent use of simulation technology in product development so that organisations gain comprehensive insights and flexibility to realise ‘better products’ faster. Similarly, in academia, we advocate early and frequent use of simulation technology across structural, thermal, fluid and electromagnetic-related courses in engineering curriculum to help develop young engineers who are better equipped to contribute to industry.” “For computer-aided engineering analysts and users, ANSYS conferences are a great opportunity to exchange ideas and get updates about engineering simulation problems to create an in-depth understanding of ANSYS features,” added P Shrishail, Head – Design Office, Institute of Plasma Research.

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VIRGO ENGINEERS GROUP OPENS NEW VALVE PRODUCTION UNIT Virgo Engineers Group, a Rs700crore Pune-based valve manufacturing company, is expanding its manufacturing capacity by setting up a new plant near Chennai at MARG Swarnabhoomi. The Chennai facility has 1,00,000 sqft of factory area spread over six bays and houses a machine shop for machining of valve components and a valve assembly and test set up besides a separate storage and warehousing facility. It will initially employ about 50 people and is expected to bring in revenues of Rs200 million this year and Rs500 million in the next full year of operations. Speaking on the occasion, Jagdish Desai, CEO, Virgo Engineers Group, said, “Virgo Chennai is very strategic to Virgo’s growth plans. The large plant that we have at MARG Swarnabhoomi gives us an opportunity to ramp up our production capabilities and be in a position to cater to increased export demand from our existing as well as from new markets that we envisage in the next couple of years.”

INDIA AND SWITZERLAND PARTNER ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDIA India and Switzerland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint project on building energy efficiency in India. Philippe Welti, Ambassador of Switzerland in India and Devinder Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power signed the pact. The MoU, which will be operational for a period of five years and under the Swiss expertise, will be brought in to develop energy-efficient buildings in India. Designing and developing a commercial building as per Energy Conservation Building Codes as prescribed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is expected to reduce the energy consumption by 30-40 per cent. Further, some high-performance buildings claim to have achieved energy savings of up to 60 per cent.

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KONTRON OMVIU DELIVERS POWERFUL GUI TO MicroTCA APPLICATIONS in case of problems. In order to ontron introduced USPs facilitate system configuration over its new application

ready MicroTCA StarterKit, which includes the Kontron MicroTCA system OM6060 with AC-Power supply and an entry-level MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) AM4901 together with the new Kontron MicroTCA configuration management software OMVIU. Kontron OMVIU delivers a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for speedy and convenient system configuration. All Kontron MicroTCA systems are managed over intelligent platform management interface (IPMI). The MCH is in charge of this type of management. It checks electronic keying before booting-up the system and controls power, hotswap cycles & fans. Also, IPMI allows monitoring the system, i.e., to check system event logs, monitor the health of the system and to take measures

Paired with the MicroTCA StarterKit, developers receive comprehensive visualisation and management options. The Kontron OMVIU GUI helps create remote controlled MicroTCA systems, including extensibility for vendor-speciﬁc recognition and graphical representation of extra boards and components. With its trace and error logging facilities, it is possible to track the behaviour of components with respect to conformance to standards. During development, lab evaluation and deployment, the remote system may be supervised with user notiﬁcation on changes.

IPMI, Kontron provides the Kontron OMVIU GUI. Kontron OMVIU is a Java-based tool that allows remote monitoring and control of MicroTCA systems on any Java-enabled platform. The intuitive GUI allows simultaneous access to several MicroTCA shelf or carrier managers. With Kontron OMVIU, all remote control and visualisation can be done via mouse clicks, without the deeper level of knowledge and experience required for a command line interface (CLI). “Kontron OMVIU supports an icon-based visualisation of the system and its states. It is easy to learn and provides monitoring and tracing of events, error logging facilities & corrective actions, all by visualisation,” said Irene Hahner, Product Manager – MicroTCA Product Line, Kontron.

NEW SERIES OF PACs FEATURE MORE PROCESSING CAPABILITIES anufacturers can achieve a higher processing speed with the AllenBradley ControlLogix 5570 Series programmable automation controllers (PACs) from Rockwell Automation. This new series, which includes the ControlLogix: 5571, 5572,

USPs Rockwell Automation AllenBradley ControlLogix 5570 Series PACs offer increased performance capabilities, as well as safety and extreme environment options. All ControlLogix 5570 Series controllers are equipped with on-board display enhanced diagnostics and run-time information to help ease troubleshooting and increase uptime.

5572S, 5573, 5573S, 5574 and 5575 controllers, feature-enhanced process, motion, safety & information capabilities; leverages a common design environment and networking of the company’s integrated architecture system. For process applications, the new ControlLogix controllers significantly improve the amount of information that can be exchanged between the control and supervisory layers, while allowing more control strategies to be executed. This helps boost system performance, while enhancing access to real-time information for improved productivity. For motion applications, the ControlLogix 5570 series controllers provide high-speed axis and trajectory planning, thereby making it ideal for synchronising complex motion applications. “With faster processing speeds, the new PACs can provide more

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timely data for improved decision making. We continue to improve our offerings within our integrated architecture system to help a greater range of customers minimise costs, improve data flow and achieve plantwide optimisation,” said Kevin Zaba, VP & GM – Control & Visualisation Business, Rockwell Automation. Rockwell Automation will continue the line expansion in December with the Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5572S and 5573S controllers. In January, the company will release the ControlLogix 5573XT PAC for operations in extreme environments. The 5573XT is rated for extended temperature (25°C to 70°C) and is conformally coated for use in high humidity and corrosive environments. Additionally, the 5573XT cuts energy costs in more traditional manufacturing environments by negating the need for additional heating or cooling systems.

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TESTRUN ENHANCES VERIFICATION CAPABILITIES ognex Corporation has introduced a new feature for its In-Sight Vision systems that allows manufacturers to automatically test the vision system and verify if it is functioning correctly. This new functionality called TestRun is available only with In-Sight Vision systems and gives users increased confidence in the validity of their vision inspection results. It allows users to confirm programme changes by quickly checking against the ‘baseline’ configuration. TestRun also makes it easy for system integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to demonstrate that the vision system meets the acceptance criteria when the system is installed at the end user’s facility. And, machine operators can minimise bad results by easily checking that the vision hardware is performing well. TestRun also assists quality managers to identify ‘borderline’ inspections and to refine pass/fail criteria. “For OEMs and systems integrators, TestRun ensures that the machines

they manufacture and the systems that they develop will continue to provide the required functionality when their clients’ conditions change. Machine operators can now manage a myriad of changes on the factory floor and maintain the reliability of their inspection systems with little effort. TestRun logs changes and provides

USPs Users can set up a test routine conﬁguration with TestRun in In-Sight Explorer 4.6 or later using a simple TestRun Setup Wizard. There is no special spreadsheet programming required. After setup, TestRun routines can be performed from InSight Explorer to verify the test routine or to check programme changes. Detailed results may be viewed in the In-Sight Explorer Palette pane.

validation after any change or regular checkup, helping quality managers avoid costly and lengthy validation processes,” said Bhaskar Banerjee, Business Unit Manager, Cognex Vision Systems. The VisionView operator interface is used to execute TestRun on the shop floor. TestRun alerts the operator if there are any conditions that could negatively impact the operation of the vision system. With the TestRun Plug-in, an operator can perform the test routines on all systems attached to the VisionView as there is no custom HMI programming or setup required. The Plug-in automatically detects the presence of the TestRun configuration on cameras. “TestRun builds maximum confidence in the inspection system. Bad results can be minimised because operators can easily check the vision system,” said Banerjee, adding, “If the operator changes the programme, TestRun ensures that the changes do not break any other programme functionality.”

SCR TECHNOLOGY ENSURES LESS NOXIOUS EMISSIONS nvironmental technologies are the basis for ecological and economic pollution control in many different industrial sectors. As environmental protection gains prominence, the emission values will be tightened. Dürr Environmental and Energy Systems (EES) has responded to this. The specialist for environmental equipment now offers selective catalytic systems for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. For Dürr EES, these new emission limits are relevant mainly for the design of Ecopure VAR thermal oxidisers. For high combustion temperatures of over 1,100°C in the combustion chamber (thermal NOx), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) is the only efficient method if nitrogen is contained in the fuel (fuel NOx). In both cases,

NOx concentrations are high after the combustion process and these can be reduced with SCR. In the SCR

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As NOx emissions are produced by all combustion processes, Dürr EES offers the SCR technology for more than just its own air pollution control systems. Other combustion processes used in steam and power generation systems or in chemical production processes can also be equipped with Dürr’s SCR technology, which is installed as a standalone ﬂue gas puriﬁcation stage.

systems used by Dürr, a reducing agent is first of all injected into the flue gas at temperatures of 260°C to 390°C. Suitable substances are, depending on customer’s requirements, gaseous ammonia, ammonia water or urea. The subsequent process is the selective conversion of NOx and NH3 and/or NH2 to N2 and H2O. Selective means that the nitrous oxides are reduced with first preference, whereas unintentional side reactions of other substances are largely suppressed. In case the flue gas does not have the temperature necessary for catalyst operation, it is heated up to the required temperature. A recuperator (heat exchanger) and burner are installed upstream for this purpose. The heat contained in the purified flue gas is utilised and fed back to the unpurified flue gas via the recuperator.

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The changing deﬁnition of ‘haves & have-nots’ is no longer about the money and the power that comes with money, but about the power that comes with electricity. Vimal Mahendru, Immediate Past President, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) and President, Legrand Group-India, in a freewheeling interview with Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, extends the scope of power. He states how the lack of power and inefﬁciency is causing national loss and hence, is a matter of national urgency. As he gets candid about his ideas & ideologies, it is ‘power play’ all the way! Photo By Neha Mithbawkar

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THE ALL IMPORTANT POWER! The age old survival anthem of ‘roti, kapda aur makaan’ has a hidden element in it, which in the modern era, gains all the more importance. And that element is electricity! Electricity is the most critical input for all things important to life – be it social or economical; manufacturing, healthcare or education. Electricity is an enabler in more ways than one. And when it plays such an important part in a country’s development, inefficiencies in and around it can have damaging outcomes. Like the back-up systems, the generators that today each office and most of the households have, is a total waste of electricity as we are already investing in the power plants. The extra cost of captive power generation is too high a price to pay for our insufficient and inconsistent power supply. It builds redundancy and amounts to more inefficiency while also adding cost. Thus, we have no choice but to invest in the power sector, build a robust system and proceed towards attaining regular, efficient and quality power supply to help build India.

POWER CUTS: A WAY OF LIFE FOR MANUFACTURERS? I wish I had a solution for this. But then, it is a very complex scenario. India does not have sufficient power generation capacity, which is a fairly well-known fact and a much talked about problem. This is now somewhat being addressed with public and private investments flowing in this area. But we, as a nation, have paid very little attention to transmission and last mile connectivity, which, according to me, is posing a much bigger problem. This calls for policy formulation as well as ground level synchronisation of central and state governments coming together to achieve seamless flow of electricity to the final consumer. We need to have a more robust network of transmission lines as well. This will enable us to evacuate power effectively from the generation hubs to consumption hubs and will also provide multiple redundancies in case of regional grid failures.

AS A MANUFACTURER I NEED… Stable and affordable electricity, which is the key primary input for me as a manufacturer, please provide me the same! But who do I put this request to? It is a tough question that needs to be answered. If you ask me who will answer this question, I would say multiple ministries and government agencies. The Power Ministry has to create the right framework. The Commerce & Industries Ministry has to produce the right equipment to generate, transmit and distribute power. The Environment and Forest Ministry must give timely clearances for the transmission lines to go through the forest areas, etc. In short, the electricity woes of a manufacturer can be sorted out by taking a more holistic approach. But it needs the cooperation and attention of multiple ministries.

UP, CLOSE & PERSONAL Indigenous Indian companies must … Pull up your socks, work to global standards and professionalise! The growth drivers for power sector Demand for electricity is the key basic driver. This will trigger a lot of change, including the policies. First job… Was as a marketing executive selling computerised vending machines of an American company. One thing I learnt from my first job There is no substitute for hard work. My boss, who was a real task master, gave me more work because I was doing more. Today, we are best buddies. Hard work ALWAYS pays… richly!! After achieving success what do you miss the most? I miss being with my children, being able to spend time with my family, going out on vacations. I wish I could be home more often! Which personality inspires you? His holiness the Dalai Lama for his simplicity and clarity of thought. I had a rare privilege of meeting him in person, and that too, in a very special manner. I was part of a transformation leadership programme and the nine of us had exclusive time with him in his private office. That time spent with him was priceless! I learned to share truth with love… the world would be a better place if we were able to speak a truth with love. From individuals to nations, we can all gain lasting happiness by speaking from a seat of truth with love. What drives you? For me, the kick of life is in achieving the unachievable… setting impossible goals and then, striving towards achieving them. I think I am addicted to the journey of success. Things I check before I sign a business deal. That it is ethically and morally the right thing to do How do you spot a trend? There is no formula to spot a trend. But one habit of mine helps. I try and meet strangers. I go out of my way to initiate a conversation with vast and varied people. Being open to strange people and their ideas helps. I also spend a lot of time on the Internet…I do not surf the net, I scroll it! I read a lot. And somewhere, the dots get connected and I get lucky!

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Over the last few years, ELECRAMA has emerged as the biggest exhibition in the electrical equipment space across the world. ELECRAMA is biggest in terms of number of exhibitors, visitors and covered area. Given its global signiďŹ cance, I am delighted that for ELECRAMA 2012, we have attracted eight Brand Ambassadors, each of whom is a global leader of a large electrical equipment manufacturing units. Because of all the efforts we are putting in, undoubtedly this ELECRAMA will bring together all stakeholders under one roof.

THE INDIAN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET There is a huge demand for electrical equipment in India. Hence, it is a great place and a great time to be in this market. Since the market is lucrative, the local players in this segment must gear up to tackle global competition. There is a strong and urgent need to strategise and work towards satiating the domestic demand, as well as having global aspirations. IEEMA is working towards this cause and has been very active in building the capabilities of players in this segment. But the challenge is that India has some conflicting government policies in this segment. We are opening up the markets for global players to enter & compete and not letting the domestic industry flourish, because of two fold advantage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one has to do with their capabilities & quality and the other has to do with the cost. While many developed countries are ahead of India as far as technology and quality of products are concerned, it is unfair to compare Indian equipment manufacturers with them. Then again, many countries have a subsidised manufacturing policy and companies from these countries stand to benefit in India since they sell their products at a lower cost. But we need to gear up because global competition is a reality and we cannot remain isolated.

WHAT ABOUT THE SMEs IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SEGMENT? There are 800 members that manufacture more than 90 per cent of the equipment installed across the country. Of these 800, 70 per cent are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are an integral part of the supply chain process and are the mainstay of the economy. We need to foster and develop these players for India to gain & grow. But SMEs have to gear up for the global challenge. They need to get out of their vendor approach. SMEs must imbibe global competitiveness. They need to professionalise and work as per contemporary standards and practices. The auto sector, for instance, is a great SME success story and other sectors must also create this kind of success. In fact, the power sector is aggressively aiming to achieve this feat.

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EVOLUTIONARY TRENDS: Extrapolating The Past Into The Future ............................................64 MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS: Crafting India’s Manufacturing Success Story ..................................66 AUTOMATION ADOPTION BY SMEs: Key To Enhancing Productivity & Profitability ...................72 PLC-BASED ROBOTIC CONTROLS Vs OEM ROBOTIC CONTROLS: What’s The Best Choice For Your Application?...................................................................................76 ROBOTICS APPLICATION STORY: Using Robots To Meet Cutting-edge Challenges ...................80 WIRELESS I/O CONTROL SYSTEM: Facilitating Automotive Carriages On The Move .................82 ONE ‘Q’ MANY VIEWS: The World Of Automation In 2012-13 ....................................................84 AUTOMATION INNOVATIONS: Foraying Into Newer Avenues ...................................................86 AUTOMATION INVESTMENTS: Propelling India To A Higher Growth Trajectory ........................90

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Automation, a term coined in as early as 1945, has now become the nervous system of every manufacturing company. An industry, which sprouted as a result of industrial revolution in the early 19th century with the mechanisation of the machine tool, has become the key to precision manufacturing. Here’s charting its journey from conception to reality… SUMEDHA MAHOREY

rom apes to Homo sapiens, mobiles to smart phones, Darwin to Jobs – every concept, thought and theory has evolved over a brief period of time and so has manufacturing. From greasy factories to the now already existing ‘factory of the future’, the evolution of manufacturing processes has been coupled with new age technologies and sometimes, innovations far ahead of its time. Be it any industry – automobile, aerospace, oil & gas or mining – automation has found its application from concept development, designing to manufacturing processes. With applications like effectively testing a manufacturing process in virtual simulation, automation has brought in many benefits and cost savings.

TRACKING THE EVOLUTION When did this need to automate arise? The industrial revolution... By the end of the 18th century, mechanisation of machine tools for production had begun with the introduction of the

Watt steam engine, the Jacquard loom, lathe and the screw machine. With mechanisation gradually penetrating into the production process characterised by the manufacturing humungous volumes, standardised production processes and division of labour, the use of animals as well as manpower eventually got replaced with factory systems. In the late 19th century, Frederick W Taylor rationalised the factory system by introducing the principles of ‘scientific management’. He viewed the body of each worker as a machine, whose movements had to be optimised in order to reduce the time taken to complete every task and thus, increase overall productivity. The Taylorist principles served as a basis for Henry Ford’s system of mass production. In 1913, Ford Motor Company introduced a moving assembly line, which drastically cut down assembly time. The assembly line imposed a strict order on production by forcing workers to keep pace with the motion of the conveyor belt. Mass production relied

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on the standardisation of components and final products & routinisation of manufacturing and assembly jobs. In 1947, the Ford Company brought the term ‘automation’ in use by establishing the first Automation Department, charged with designing electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic parts-handling, workfeeding and work-removing mechanisms to connect standalone machines and increase the rate of production. In 1950, Ford put into operation the first ‘automated’ engine plant. Early automation did not involve automatic feedback control. This concept became a reality when a technology of numerical control (NC) of machine tools was developed in the early 1950s to meet the rising demands for high-performance fighter aircraft of the US Air Force. The development of NC acted as the basis for programmable automation. Thus, commercial NC machines for batch production appeared in the mid-1950s. Later, in 1959, TRW installed the first digital computer designed specifically for

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plant process control. Its applications were open-loop control systems that gathered data from measuring devices & sensors throughout the plant. The computers monitored technological processes, performed calculations and printed out operator guides. Subsequent adjustments were made by human operators.

AUTOMATION AND IT In the 1960s, closed-loop feedback control systems came into the scene. These computers were directly connected to servo-control valves and automatically made adjustments. In the late 1960s, with the development of time sharing on large mainframe computers, standalone NC machines were brought under the direct numerical control (DNC) of a central computer. But in the 1970s, the centralised DNC systems were largely replaced by computer numerical control (CNC) systems with distributed control due to malfunctioning issues. Another major development during the decade was achieved with the combined techniques of NC and remote control. And by the early 1960s, robots replaced human workers with numerically controlled mechanical manipulators. To achieve flexibility at par with human levels, robots were

equipped with sophisticated techniques of feedback, vision & tactile sensors, reasoning capabilities and adaptive control. By the 1980s, the industrial applications of robots slowed down, as their increasing complexity resulted in growing costs and insufficient reliability. Simultaneously, since the 1960s, companies were in the process of developing proprietary computeraided design (CAD) systems, which provided computer graphics tools for drafting, analysing and modifying aircraft designs. In 1970, ComputerVision Corporation introduced the first complete turnkey commercial CAD system for industrial designers, which provided the necessary hardware and software in one package. In 1970s, combined CAD/CAM systems emerged, which used the parameters of a geometrical model created with the help of CAD to generate programmes for CNC machine tools and develop manufacturing plans & schedules. With the introduction of computeraided engineering (CAE) systems for standard techniques of engineering analysis, the whole range of engineering tasks – from conceptual design to analysis to detailed design to drafting and documentation to manufacturing design – became automated. In the late 1980s, an integration of the automated factory and the

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electronic office began. These included combining flexible automation (robots, NC machines and flexible manufacturing systems), CAD/CAM systems and management-information systems to build integrated production systems that cover complete operations of a manufacturing firm, including purchasing, logistics, maintenance, etc. Today, automation is witnessing another era of evolution. This evolution has already seen most innovative wireless technologies, embedded intelligence & machine-to-machine communication or interface, real-time data generation, simulation, designing and testing techniques.

THE UNIMAGINABLE TO BE A REALITY With automation already pumping the heart of every manufacturing process worldwide, the dream of the ‘factory of the future’ has become a reality. With minimum dependence on manpower, zero-error rates, highquality output and multiple means to increase productivity, the future of the automation industry is in tune with human evolution... as bright and as successful as its past. It remains to be seen as to what path humanity treads on with the spark of innovation to automate the world... sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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During the past decade, India has witnessed signiﬁcant increase in the number of manufacturing facilities in the country – so much so that the country has been ranked as one of the fastest growing markets with tremendous domestic potential. However, despite the manufacturing sector’s rapid growth, India remains grossly underinvested in factory automation – a key ingredient for long-term competitive success in both domestic and foreign markets. Machine Vision systems can help India improve quality and productivity. Read on to know as to how these systems can help manufacturers improve their manufacturing process, cut costs and stay competitive… uring the last decade, India emerged as one of the key manufacturing hubs for global manufacturing companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, packaging, food processing and textiles industries. In 2010, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ranked India as the country that offered the second best global manufacturing platform in the world, above traditional manufacturing countries such as the US, Germany and Japan. And while low-cost energy, labour and regulations are often cited as critical drivers for a growing manufacturing sector, the Deloitte report says that innovation combined with a strong talent pool of scientists, researchers and engineers is much more critical to the growth of manufacturing on the global stage. Within the country’s borders, India’s manufacturing sector is considered a critical driver for economic growth

and improved standards of living. Domestic manufacturing accounts for nearly 17 per cent of India’s total GDP and employs nearly 100 million people, ASSOCHAM estimates reveal. Frost & Sullivan’s IPC Practice predicts that by 2020, India’s manufacturing sector will generate 25 per cent of the country’s GDP. However, Frost & Sullivan analysts add that India’s manufacturing growth will only be realised through the adoption of factory automation that enables greater efficiency, productivity, sustainability and global competitiveness and standards compliance. Despite India’s recent success, its domestic manufacturing industry faces stiff competition from emerging manufacturing hubs in Asia and South America. Increasing material and labour costs coupled with process inefficiencies are dulling India’s competitive edge. The answer lies in adopting appropriate automation,

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innovation and technology, with early adopters gaining a competitive advantage in both domestic and export markets. The message is clear: India’s future depends on adopting innovative processes and procedures to empower its talented, English-speaking workforce.

INDIA, AUTOMATION AND GLOBAL COMPETITION From a historical perspective, automation, in India, has been viewed as a shop floor tool rather than a ‘business performance enabler’. When it comes to core manufacturing processes, manufacturers in India are traditionally known to rely on labourintensive methods. Even when factory automation has been adopted, the technology threshold is fairly low when compared to world standards due to lack of knowledge and awareness. Based on their prior experience in established manufacturing hubs

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MACHINE VISION: KEY TO IMPROVING QUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY Proteck Faced with the challenge of streamlining operations while improving quality, Proteck, a Chennai-based leading manufacturer of printing equipment, installed two Cognex InSight Micro cameras – compact in size to fit the limited space available on the printing presses – to detect registration marks on printing plates and automate the setup process. Cognex’s PatMax and In-Sight Explorer software allowed Proteck press supervisors to quickly handle different positioning requirements for presses from different manufacturers in the same machine, while a nearby VisionView terminal provided a compact and convenient way to view information such as plate positions, before-and-after position correction and the presses’ operating status.

P&G India At P&G India, the quality checks for the detergent packaging were previously done manually in two separate rounds of inspection and verification, which meant added time and money to the production process. After deploying Cognex’s In-Sight Vision System along its packaging line, P&G has been able to increase the speed of the line and improve the bottom line because both inspection and verification are now done simultaneously, thus eliminating packaging errors. such as America and Japan, global manufacturing companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical and food processing industries with operations in India are investing significantly in factory automation to increase the efficiency and flexibility of their supply chains while also improving on product features and quality. An increase in the demand for such solutions is already being witnessed in the Asian region.

Machine vision systems address three critical areas in the manufacturing process. These are: Identification: This refers to tracking and tracing raw materials, components and products throughout the entire production cycle. Machine vision-based identification systems can track any industrial code, including engraved or embossed serial numbers placed on a product, telling the manufacturer exactly how, when and where it was produced, as well as the raw materials used to manufacture the product, supplier identification and any number of other important production data. Machine vision systems’ ability to read two-dimensional barcodes has made this possible. 2-D codes are similar to the 1-D barcodes found on food in your local grocery, but unlike 1-D codes read by laser scanners, 2-D codes can more accurately read more information for the same equipment costs. Inspection: This refers to presence or absence checking: dimensional checking where manufacturers want to make sure that a part is manufactured to some critical dimension; and defect or flow location on the surface of a part. Guidance: This means the use of vision to locate a part, feature or pattern to automate the mechanical handling of that part during assembly, material handling and packaging processes. An example might be the use of a vision system to aid a robot in picking up a part from a conveyor belt and placing it into a container. Machine vision systems can be broadly categorised into two different types of systems that use the same underlying technology: Identification (ID) systems and more powerful vision systems. When used separately or together, machine vision systems

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help manufacturers improve their manufacturing process, cut costs and stay competitive in global & domestic markets. ID Systems create total visibility and measurement within a manufacturing unit by automatically retrieving codes and other identifying marks on raw materials, components and products as they move through the manufacturing supply chain. ID systems enable accurate, timely information about a specific item, which can be stored, retrieved and analysed in easy-to-use manufacturing databases that, in turn, help manufacturers with: Automated decision making and control functions relevant to that product or process Removing hidden inefficiencies in material handling productivity Tracking the real flow of operations by measuring real-time production data. Vision Systems improve the manufacturing process by providing the ability to inspect and guide parts – as well as identify products – to assure the quality of a wide range of items during the manufacturing process.

KEY TO ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY Machine vision in manufacturing is a relatively new concept for some Indian manufacturing companies. And its adoption has several benefits to offer companies. Machine vision helps companies increase productivity and standards compliance while reducing costs by cutting defective product, rework and unnecessary shipping costs. Thus, machine vision can help manufacturing companies reduce costs while improving throughput and quality. Peter Neve, VP – Global Marketing, Cognex Inc. Neve is responsible for Cognex worldwide marketing and training activities. He has a great depth of experience, having been with Cognex for over 10 years and has worked in the machine vision industry for more than 20 years.

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AUTOMATION ADOPTION BY SMEs

KEY TO ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY & PROFITABILITY While a lot of effort has been made towards improving the competitiveness of large manufacturing organisations, by way of automation, studies have revealed that advanced manufacturing technologies have not penetrated into the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. Even though SMEs contribute a sizeable portion to the GDP of the country, Indian SMEs are still inadequate to meet global standards. And to improve overall productivity and performance, the right kind of investment is necessary. SHRADHA MOHANTY

nhancing productivity using minimum costs and minimum resources has always been the prime concern for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). However, to enhance productivity and take things to the next level, SME managers need to make an assessment of the capabilities of their shop floor. But there are several factors, such as cost, reliability and consultation, among others, which are instrumental in affecting the decision of SME managers.

IMPORTANCE OF AUTOMATION While

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automation brings with it its own set of challenges, experts believe that technology adoption has become crucial to drive costs down and improve overall quality – automation being key in the technology adoption process. Affirming the same, Jayaram Pillai, MD, National Instruments, says, “Today, automation is a need, you do

Low-cost automation does not have a very high level of human-machine interface (HMI). Hence, it is important for large companies, which provide automation solutions, to conduct demos, exhibitions and road shows in order to create awareness and encourage its implementation.

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not have any choice but to automate.” There are certain traditional automation spaces where the need for this technology is imperative – automation in large manufacturing industries; test systems and building systems, like cyber-physical systems. With the growing need for this technology, it has become essential to examine automation as a strategy rather than consider it just another investment. Also, in case of the automobile industry, the ancillary industries – also known as tier 1 suppliers to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, etc. – need to depend on automation to ensure that the quality is maintained.

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Other sectors where the potential for automation can grow among SMEs include the pharmaceutical and the food & beverage industry.

IMPLEMENTATION BY SMEs As far as India is concerned, the adoption of automation is still at a very nascent stage. “However, the degree of automation can go up among SMEs considering the immense potential that it offers,” says R Narayanan, Head – Discrete Automation, ABB. “Initially, SMEs operated on a small scale. Hence, the production capacity was limited as they ran on limited existing labour. However, with a rise in the scale of operation levels, there emerged a need to maintain a certain degree of quality in repeated operations, which

the rejections, which comprised 2-3 per cent of their work process, are being avoided, thereby ensuring calibration consistency and production improvement. “Unlike earlier, we are no longer fully dependent on an operator’s skill and experience. Automation ensures that repetitive tasks, which usually cause stress among workers, are performed with ease without hampering productivity. Moreover, it ensures that shop floor activities are carried out systematically,” explains Nandagudi on how the company was successful in implementing automation.

CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION There are two major reasons why SMEs are hesitant towards adopting automation – first, there is not enough

Initially, SMEs operated on a small scale. Hence, the production capacity was limited as they ran on limited existing labour. However, with a rise in the scale of operation levels, there emerged a need to maintain a certain degree of quality in repeated operations, which necessitates the need for automation. For example, in a process like welding, the use of robots eliminates labour fatigue and ensures consistency. It is also a very safe way of operation. R Narayanan, Head – Discrete Automation, ABB

necessitates the need for automation. For example, in a process like welding, the use of robots eliminates labour fatigue and ensures consistency. It is also a very safe way of operation,” he explains. Implementing automation brings with it a slew of benefits in the long run. Elaborating on the same, Prasanna Nandagudi, Chief Manager, Continental, an SME, which is an automation dashboard instrumentation manufacturing company based out of Bengaluru, explains, “Earlier, we used to fix pointers in cars to manually denote the speed. With the help of automation solutions provider Captronics Solutions, we have automated the movement and fixing of pointers. Hence, calibration is being done automatically.” As a result, the incidences of manual error have considerably reduced and

awareness of the long-term benefits that it can offer and second, is the cost factor. Shekhar Nene, Sr Manager – Tech (Factory Automation), MiSumi India, however, feels that while SMEs understand the need for automation, affordability is still a concern irrespective of the long term benefits that it offers. “The need of the hour is to go to tier II & tier III cities and make small companies aware of how automation will help them increase their business, components, products, etc. The only consideration is cost. If companies take automation as a long-term investment, they will find that their investment has been converted into profit. This is because the most important factors of labour and related issues are taken care of. Hence, companies should try to make it affordable,” Nene says. Narayanan, however, opines, “The

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cost of labour is going up in India and the quality of labour required specifically in an SME is not available in proportion with the demand. Automation is a profitable option as its adoption can resolve both these issues. The return on investments is much quicker than what is envisaged by the customers.” Low-cost automation does not have a very high level of humanmachine interface (HMI). Hence, it is important for large companies, which provide automation solutions, to conduct demos, exhibitions and road shows in order to create awareness and encourage its implementation. Sandeep Achari, Key Account Manager – Test Automation, Soliton Technologies, comments, “A lot of consultants work with organisations to give them solutions on appropriate technology that they could adapt. Now, considering an automation company like us, we get an enquiry and work on multiple platforms and different kind of instruments from different suppliers. Each will have a different cost, concept of development and duration of development. We get an enquiry and identify the exact pain points of customer and we do a total consulation service for them before giving them a split up of different configuration of hardware setup and software design. The customer can then choose based on the budget they have. The customer does not have to force fit a solution upon himself this way.”

LONG-TERM BENEFITS India has got tremendous potential for automation. But to reap the benefits, both small scale and medium scale companies have to stop considering cost as an inhibitor to automation. “It is a one-time capital investment and more than that, by virtue of having a good quality product, this investment can be realised,” Nene concludes. shradha.mohanty@infomedia18.in

PLC-BASED ROBOTIC CONTROLS Vs OEM ROBOTIC CONTROLS

As more manufacturing facilities and distribution centres discover the beneﬁts of robotic material handling solutions, the decision of how best to control the robot must be made. While robot original equipment manufacturers (OEM) all offer their own tightly integrated controller, recent developments have enabled control by a programmable logic controller (PLC). For facilities where PLC-based controls are already used in other machine control applications, the beneﬁts of using one for the robot as well may be a wiser choice than the OEM controller. f you are familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), as many engineers and technicians are, then it would be easy to read, understand and troubleshoot a PLC-based robot. While a lot still needs to be fathomed about what the robot should be doing and how, the hurdle of learning a proprietary original equipment manufacturer (OEM) control language disappears, and with it much of the training time previously required. Moving to the PLC-based robotic controls world brings additional advantages including: Common programming controls (software, cables, etc.) Common software interfaces Common programme backup/ restore methodology Common programme documentation.

INTERFACING SIMPLIFIED Robotic material handling solutions

comprise of complex systems, including many different types of equipment in addition to robots. These systems generally include components such as infeed conveyors, discharge conveyors, pallet dispensers, transfer cars and other additional equipment. System components are typically controlled via a PLC, therefore robotic controllers must interface to the system controller, handshaking data and interlocks to achieve the desired functionality. Depending on the complexity of the application, this interface can be quite challenging. Elaborating further Steve Barhorst, President & COO – Motoman Robotics Division, Yaskawa America, Inc., said, “As we studied the packaging and palletising markets, we recognised the need for a unified control strategy. These markets have engineers and technicians with extensive experience and expertise with PLC controls & programming. We view the development of the MLX100 Robot Gateway as an easy

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way for these users to adopt robotics into their packaging lines without the burden of having to learn a new robot programming language. Users now gain the flexibility that robots offer in a PLC-based platform they already understand. We still offer our standard robot controller, the DX100, for applications requiring process control, like welding, dispensing and painting.” When the PLC that controls the robot is the same PLC that controls the other system components, it eliminates this interface point and greatly reduces the overall complexity of the solution.

COMMON CONTROLS ARCHITECTURE The controls hardware design for a PLC-based robotic controller can now utilise common controls architecture with the system controls. “KUKA Robotics worked with Rockwell Automation to develop the capability to control select KUKA 4-axis robots to address demands from consumer packaged goods end customers who were looking for a single integrated

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control solution for their packaging machines and robotics. Additionally, they have requested a single point of operator interface for their automation solutions that involve traditional packaging machinery and robotics,” said James Cooper, VP – Sales & Marketing, KUKA Robotics Corporation. In addition to reducing their overall footprint by being housed in the same control panel, the design of the robot controls use the same drawing nomenclature (wire number, drawing numbers, etc.) as all the other hardware in the panel, which, in turn, reduces the overall complexity of the control system design. The benefits can include: Simplified troubleshooting and maintenance Reduced panel footprint Simplified training Common spare parts Common wire number/drawing numbering Common part numbering scheme.

FLEXIBLE INPUT/OUTPUT AND COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS With PLC-based robotic controls, all hardware, input/output (I/O) and communications protocols available to the PLC are now also available for use with the robotic controls. This is particularly relevant when considering large portions of the proprietary OEM controllers’ I/O communications are primarily for interfacing the robotic controller with the PLC. With this additional communication no longer required, the only interfacing necessary is to the I/O on the robot, which is as simple as any other I/O that you have in your control system. PLCbased robotic controls support a much wider range of I/O hardware and communications protocols than the OEM controllers in order to cater to a wide variety of applications.

COMMON INTERFACE No longer is the teach pendent the

In making your controller decision, considerations of availability, functionality and cost must be included in the process. However, in facilities where there is already a large, installed base of PLC machine control with which the robot will need to interface, the familiarity of technical staff with PLC controls over an unknown OEM controller can have a signiﬁcant impact on operational and support costs. primary interface with the robot controller. With PLC-based robotic controls, the human machine interface (HMI) is now the same throughout the rest of the system. The alarming system, fault recording, data monitoring and all other functions that are available to HMI now directly interface with the robot controller. Unique faults and custom operations can be added and changed directly to the robot controller. An HMI interface allows for a much greater application-specific focus, as well as a considerably more agile structure.

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP Manufacturing facilities typically integrate many types of equipment into their operations, such as fillers, packers, palletisers, wrappers and conveyors. There is a tendency in these facilities to favour PLC-based controls for all equipment. If each of the manufacturers is allowed to supply their own unique control scheme, the integrated system may be functional, but a problem to maintain and upgrade. This is why there are detailed specifications in most manufacturing facility RFPs placing boundaries on the controllers and hardware OEMs use. Using a common control system makes the integrated system much easier and faster to maintain & upgrade, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO). By integrating the robot controller with the PLC-based controls system, the end user does not incur the additional costs associated with a unique control scheme.

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MORE ROBOT CHOICES Because the OEM controllers have their own unique language and training requirements, many companies that already have industrial robotic solutions tend to prefer the facility’s incumbent robot brand. This has often been an obstacle in selecting the right model of robot from any available robot manufacturer as companies are unwilling or unable to support multiple brands of robots because of the uniqueness of different controllers. With the advent of PLC-based robotic controls, users are not ‘locked in’ to the brand they chose for their first robot when making future purchases, as the controllers can be common across multiple brands.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE The potential of using PLC-based controls for robots introduces a new set of decisions for robotic integrators. In some cases, PLC controls may not be the best choice. The automotive and other robot-intensive industries, for example, are not likely to convert from OEM controllers due to a large install base and unique application requirements. Additionally, some robotic OEMs do not currently offer any way of provisioning a PLC-based controller. In making your controller decision, considerations of availability, functionality and cost must be included in the process. However, in facilities where there is already a large, installed base of PLC machine control with which the robot will need to interface, the familiarity of technical staff with PLC controls over an unknown OEM controller can have a significant impact on operational and support costs. A reputable robotic integrator will work to ensure that the final solution provides the optimal fit – whether it is PLC or OEM based. Matt Wicks, VP – Systems Engineering, Intelligrated

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Glowmac, a Gurgaon-based lighting company, was faced with challenges in cutting operation. The company, therefore, sought a robotic solution that would cut the block in such a manner that the same block could be placed back into the cut portion. KUKA Robotics (India) solved Glowmac’s twin objectives of not only performing cutting operations with precision and efﬁciency, but also helped Glowmac generate more business from the same market. ARINDAM GHOSH

ith automation taking over manual tasks performed in a manufacturing unit, robotics – an integral component of automation – has certainly carved a niche for itself in the mechanised world of automation. Robots can be used in practically any application – handling, stacking, inspecting, polishing or grinding and in combination with new gripper and sensor technologies, previously unimaginable robotic applications have become possible. Creativity, dynamism and innovation are required to implement these versatile and technologically demanding applications. These attributes are the

key to economic success and market leadership. From increasing productivity to ensuring precision performance to maintaining and on several occasions enhancing productivity, the adoption of robotic automation plays a crucial role in helping manufacturers better their bottom lines. One company that has been providing such robotic solutions to assist manufacturing units during operations for nearly 35 years is KUKA Robotics (India). Since building its first industrial robot in 1977, KUKA has earned an international reputation for robotic excellence. The company’s major customers include almost all the prominent original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) right from BMW to Volkswagen and from Tata Motors to Mahindra in India. “The usage of technologies has proved that the company’s superior and rugged solutions are providing the kind of productivity and quality that is expected from a German maker. The company has an installed base of about 800 robots in India,” Pradeep Shoran, AGM – Marketing, Kuka Robotics (India) exclaims.

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PLASMA CUTTING AND ITS BENEFITS Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut metals of different thickness using a plasma torch. Plasma cutting performed by robots provides a number of advantages. They offer precision performance and have the ability to perform the same task repeatedly with almost no variation between parts. Also, unlike their human counterparts, they can perform these tasks more efficiently over longer periods of time. A major benefit of using robotic technology is that the work, which was formerly performed manually, would now be performed by robots. This would ensure that good quality work would get done faster. Thus, the application of robotic automation has helped companies overcome such challenges. Reaping these and much more benefits from the robotic plasma cutting machine outsourced from KUKA Robotics (India) is Glowmac, a company that manufactures lighting globes, aluminium poles and other lighting fixtures. Commenting on the same, Vibhor Jain, Director, Glowmac, says, “We are using a

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KUKA robot to perform cutting operations. The robot cuts the metal or glass in such a manner that it can be placed back into the cut portion. The metal or glass is then eventually used in the different light fixtures that we manufacture. These tasks if performed by human workforce would require trained personnel, who may not be able to ensure precision performance consistently. Also, the use of die, a tool to cut or shape materials using a press, would prove to be expensive as the use of dies is not justified considering the miniscule volumes manufactured for each product range.” He adds, “The robotic solution has not only solved all our problems, it has helped Glowmac generate more business from the same market.”

MEETING CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS While robotic solutions find applicability in the automotive industry and their suppliers, industries like the metal industry for welding applications, fountain industry for handling applications, etc. too seek robotic solutions to tackle the daily production challenges. Elaborating on how robotic solutions are provided to various companies, Shoran explains, “The robots are standard robots, which can be used in different applications of the manufacturing process. They can perform tasks according to how they are programmed. The process of programming robots gets done more accurately and even in smaller batches, based on the requirement of the company for each product. Every customer has its unique requirement and unique challenges and we offer customers customised robotic solutions only after understanding the customers’ requirements & challenges and their companies’ goals,” Shoran comments, while adding, “We have to understand all the requirements of the industry and deliver a solution, which can help our customers achieve optimal results.” However, considering that

ROBOTICS OVER THE YEARS... Compared with other technical innovations, the robot is still relatively young. The world’s first industrial robot was not installed until the middle of the 20th century. The first electrically driven robot controlled by a microprocessor was launched on the market in 1974. In 1996, KUKA Robot Group achieved a quantum leap in industrial robot development. That year saw the launch of the first PC-based controller, developed by KUKA. This marked the dawn of a new era of “real” mechatronics, characterised by the precise interaction of software, controller and mechanical systems. manufacturing processes vary from industry to industry, it is crucial for companies to adopt a standardised procedure as well as ensure that appropriate input quality material as well as infrastructure is provided to the robotic solution.

INDIAN MARKET FOR ROBOTIC AUTOMATION

including Germany & Sweden, among others, specialise in manufacturing robotics solutions. For India to emerge as a bigger market for robotic solutions, several strong commitments and initiatives are required from the government as well as industry’s end. No company manufactures robots in India. As a result, they have to be imported. In order to help more and more Indian companies reap the benefits of robotic solutions, the policy makers need to reduce the import duty rates for robots. India’s import duty levels are high. Robotic solutions are expensive and importing these would incur a import duty of around 25 per cent thereby making these solutions further expensive. Comparatively, some countries have policies that facilitate the adoption of robotic solutions. While some countries impose an import duty of a meagre 45 per cent, there are others that even levy zero duty. Such measures not only increase productivity and ensure higher efficiency; they also create and develop a safer working environment while consistently generating better quality products.

AUTOMATION, THE WAY TO GO…

Last year, the total number of robots sold worldwide was about one lakh, of which around 20,000 robots were sold in China and 26,000 robots in Japan – which makes up almost 50 per cent of the global market share. “As of now, India is a very small market for robotics,” Shoran observes. “Till date, Japan has been the largest market for robots in the world. China, on the other hand, which is now positioned second, will soon take over Japan considering the rate at which it is growing and developing,” he adds. According to statistics, since the past 4-5 years, about 600-700 robots are sold in India annually.

The Indian market for robotics technology and solution is gradually evolving. Shoran believes that while the market for discrete automation – where automation is performed without robots – is growing at a rapid pace, India would take some time to emerge as a major market for robotic automation technology. For this, the country would require favourable government policies and a supportive industry, which would promote the growth of the market for robotic automation technology. And as the Indian industry grapples with issues pertaining to ever increasing labour costs and international competition, “there is no alternative other than automation in the future”, concludes Jain.

INITIATIVES REQUIRED Very few countries across the world,

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WIRELESS I/O CONTROL SYSTEM

A major automotive manufacturer sought to boost uptime and reliability using wireless input/output & advanced control to ensure safe and productive operation of its electriﬁed monorail system (EMS) conveyor. ProSoft Technology’s Industrial Hotspot radios were implemented to ensure a seamless communication interface apart from facilitating operation. The system now provides real-time communication between the EMS carriers and the programmable automation controllers on the assembly plant ﬂoor. As a result, the company has seen an increase in uptime and reliability & consistency in production output, which has, in turn, enhanced the company’s lean manufacturing efforts. leading market manufacturer of utility vehicles built a modern greenfield facility with state-of-the-art equipment at Chakan, Pune. At the heart of the plant is the electrified monorail system (EMS) conveyor, designed to deliver reliable, safe, quiet and efficient transportation of vehicles from one workstation to another along the assembly line. The EMS runs throughout the entire length of the trim, chassis and final (TCF) assembly line of the vehicle in the general assembly shop. The light truck manufactured in this facility is transported by a

wireless EMS conveyor. The TCF line is considered the final stage in production, where components; including ‘trim’ components such as windshield glass & seats, as well as operational components such as the engine and wheels; are added to the vehicle before the final vehicle testing.

CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION AUTOMATION For consulting, specifying and planning of this project, the manufacturer worked with Yantra Automation, in conjunction with a local Rockwell Automation account manager and with system integration company,

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Precision Automation and Robotics India (PARI). The team worked closely to develop the best overall solution for this sophisticated project. This being a new system and a greenfield plant, they were not bound by constraints associated with some of the older monorail systems found in manufacturing plants. Thus, they were able to design a sophisticated system that easily conformed to the goals of the project and the manufacturer’s commitment towards flexible and lean manufacturing. This entailed the following features: To eliminate communication issues and concerns associated with rigid

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copper busbars and brush collectors commonly used for communication with EMS carriers To optimise reliability and uptime of the EMS conveyor system To deliver real-time communication with programmable automation controllers (PACs) and input/ output (I/O) modules for enhanced conveyor control To achieve optimum response times for managing EMS vehicle carriers. Officials from Yantra Automation began the challenge of designing a complex wireless communication system for the assembly manufacturing line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an ambitious goal in a large-scale project involving multiple carriers in continuous motion along the overhead EMS. Together, the team selected a Rockwell Automation control solution supported by ProSoft Technology wireless Ethernet communication. The challenge: creating a seamless and reliable communication system between each carrier and controller as they move throughout the plant.

IMPLEMENTATION PARI was commissioned for the design and implementation of the specific assembly line. It is a turnkey integration company specialising in top-to-bottom conveyor system design, robotics and controls & communication automation for the Indian automotive industry segment. PARI designed the full vehicle assembly line to operate in real time on the EtherNet/IP control network, using several Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PACs and supporting peripherals on the shop floor, including I/O and variable frequency drives (VFDs). The decision to go with ProSoft Technology Industrial Hotspot radios was primarily made because of their industrial hardware and solid reputation for supporting Rockwell controls & communication interfaces seamlessly, apart from the ease of operation. The movement of EMS carriers for transporting vehicles through the

different assembly stages is handled over a wireless EtherNet/IP network. The control system consists of one ControlLogix PAC on the conveyor and one ControlLogix PAC on engine decking system for body marriage. The conveyor PAC is hardwired to two ProSoft Technology Master radios, while the Engine Decking PAC is hardwired to a third master radio. The conveyor PAC is wirelessly connected with 33 individual carriers along the EMS, while the Engine Decking PAC is connected wirelessly with three engine carriers. Each independent EMS carrier has a local control panel with Rockwell Automation I/O, a VFD and a ProSoft Technology access point acting as repeater to establish wireless communication between the main control panel equipment and their respective PACs. The carrier radios communicate with each other as well as with the master radio. This EMS application is time critical and so, each repeater radio is connected with its parent master radio at all times to avoid switching delays as communications change from one master radio to another, while the carriers are in motion. The master radio in each conveyor PAC has two Omni antennas with a splitter to deal with multipath fading effect. The architecture fully supports seamless roaming by the carriers.

RESULTS After some initial challenges with line of sight issues, which were resolved by adding another master radio and elevating their locations, the system is now able to provide real-time communication between EMS carriers and PACs on the assembly plant floor, including real-time I/O status for conveyor movement control. The system also enables wireless synchronisation between the floor-mounted engine trolleys and the overhead EMS carrier, for smooth decking of the engine. The flexible architecture permits the

independent operation of each vehicle carrier, thereby enabling carriers to be programmed for different speeds based upon their location on the conveyor path. The conveyor speeds are seamlessly switched in the process zones, transit zones, straight & curve zones, manual speed zones and slowand-stop speed zones. Limit switched in the vertical elevators enable ramp up and ramp down velocities for elevation changes, thus ensuring the safety of the carriers on the line. Buffers in the conveyors can be adjusted based upon prevailing production pull systems. By opting for this wireless network, the manufacturer was able to gain several benefits, including: The ability to control the EMS conveyor and the Engine Decking carrier in real time and synchronising VFDs with Engine Decking carriers Eliminate complex wiring or cabling and cat tracks for communication cable Eliminate additional busbars for communication with associated complex communications interfaces Obtain seamless and robust communication between PACs and I/O Obtain determinism with all I/Os on each EMS carrier for better scan time management.

SCOPE FOR MOREâ&#x20AC;Ś The project went live in November 2009. Since then, the manufacturer has seen an increase in uptime, reliability and consistency in production output, which has further enhanced their commitment towards lean manufacturing. With the success of the Rockwell Automation control and ProSoft Technology communication solutions, five similar applications consisting of both EMS conveyor system and material handling in the vehicle assembly shops are being installed. Courtesy: Rockwell Automation Inc.

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ONE ‘Q’ MANY VIEWS

THE WORLD OF AUTOMATION IN 2012-13 SUMEDHA MAHOREY

As industrial automation progresses, we are gradually moving towards hi-end automation. In fact, in segments like painting, packaging as well as general automation, there is an overall tendency to move from traditional automation to high-end automation products. This conscious decision seems to have become a part of the thinking that goes behind most of the segments. And this, in a way, has created an exciting trend in the market towards hi-tech automation. Foreign companies are also facing strong competition from the domestic market. But we welcome competition; in fact, the more the merrier. With hi-end products with us, we are not worried about local competitors.

With issues pertaining to skilled & unskilled manpower taking a toll on the industries and impacting its growth, automation is the only alternative for growing Indian manufacturing industries. Indian industries need to automate their manufacturing processes and use the latest technologies to maintain time to market without compromising on quality. In India, manufacturing IT solutions and robots are going to take over conventional manufacturing in the next couple of years. Integrated CAD/CAM solutions, which provide customised solution to the industries, would be the most preferred choice to achieve the ‘goal of automation’.

– Sameer Pednekar, MD, Camozzi – Sambit Pradhan, Manager – Business Development, Asia Pacific, Geometric

Automation will penetrate into the renewable energy sector soon. By 2015-2020, industrial automation in India will be at least five times bigger. Multiple foreign players would be entering the Indian market and the 5-6 per cent of operations that are done by automation today, would be replaced with 30 per cent penetration of automation. – Sunil Raibagi, MD, GÜDEL India

Automation is the future of the manufacturing industry because this is the only way by which we can reduce costs, labour and, at the same time, increase productivity. Everybody in the market is looking for solutions to achieve this. Presently, every company is thinking about adopting automation. Even valve manufacturers are also going in for automation. – Naveen Sharma, Chief Representative India, Scancon (India)

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ONE ‘Q’ MANY VIEWS Faced with the challenge of meeting the complex and evolving needs of customers, companies have turned to automation for effective solutions to redress their demand-supply dilemma. Termed as an effective and efﬁcient remedy to handle pressures exerted by the mass production of capital and consumer goods, automation has become a must-have on every shop ﬂoor. After successfully foraying into several industries, automation has certainly become the way to go. Experts discuss their expectations from this industry and predict the market changes that will take place in 2012-13…

This year, demands have slightly increased as compared to last year. We are witnessing huge demand from the automotive and material handling sectors. Gauging from the response that we have got so far, it seems like there will be smart gains for the automotive industry in the next one year. I think that the automation industry will put up the best figure in the next year. – Sanjay Satturwar, Director, A+ Manufacturing

Several companies are entering the Indian market and importing machines from other countries. We, as new entrants, are facing competition from players in Japan, Europe and America rather than domestic manufacturers. In the next couple of years, the automation market is only going to increase, with the Indian GDP increasing, business rising and with infrastructure development taking place at a rapid pace. – Christopher M Resnowski, Chief – Marketing Development Group, Keyence Corporation

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The machinery industry, a major demand driver for automation, will grow approximately by 10 per cent on an average in the next year. We foresee that the safety automation business will grow faster because of the revised awareness of the safety technology not only in Europe and North America but also in Asia.

We are India’s first company to bring out an assembly technology product. As far as automation in 2012-13 is concerned, since India is in the developing phase, we foresee a boom in 2012. Predicting for 2013 at this point is a bit difficult. The present demands trends are more towards the automotive, electrical and electronics industry since these are in the expansion phase. Additionally, good planning by the government will help us grow.

– Matthias Brink Mann, Area Manager, Asia

– V Vikas Goyal, Sales Engineer, alStrut

Pacific, Pilz India

India

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AUTOMATION INNOVATIONS

FORAYING INTO NEWER AVENUES The scope of automation is growing by leaps & bounds in all spheres of industries. Widening its purview, automation not only offers cost-effective and highly productive solutions, but has also ventured into ‘hazardous mission’ solutions that can explore terrain which is beyond human reach apart from achieving unprecedented efﬁciencies in ﬂying operation. Take a look at some of the out-of-the-box discoveries… PRERNA SHARMA

ZERO EMISSIONS ‘NATURAL COOLING’ DATA CENTRE Innovator: ABB Description: An ABB solution is controlling what is thought to be the world’s first zero-emissions data centre. Located in Iceland and powered by renewable hydropower and geothermal energy, the data centre uses innovative natural cooling technology instead of power-thirsty chillers to achieve an exceptional energy efficiency level. ABB programmable logic controllers are the brain of the installation. Strategically located in Iceland midway between Europe and North America, the Thor Data Centre is a hosting and cloud storage services centre situated close to the island’s capital, Reykjavik. Features: Known as modular natural free cooling, the patented technology uses the naturally cool outside air of the Icelandic climate to maintain the correct operating temperature and humidity level inside the sensitive data storage containers. This, and the fact that the electricity supplied to the centre comes from renewable geothermal or hydropower sources means that the Thor Data Centre offers its customers a green data storage environment with zero carbon footprint, while benefiting itself from the ultra energy-efficient ‘natural and free’ cooling technology of the AST Modular concept. Monitoring and controlling the critical parameters in each data storage container are two ABB AC500 programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The AC500 is one of the world’s most widely used PLCs. Modular, scalable and flexible, the AC500 offers more memory than most competing PLCs by allowing more functionality, more precise algorithms and better visualisation. It is also one of the fastest PLCs in the market, as it provides faster programming, faster calculations and faster data transfer.

RIGHT-SIZED CONTROL CAPABILITIES Innovator: Rockwell Automation Features: This scalable control technology accommodates the full range of machine sizes and degrees of complexity. It is aimed at helping machine builders lower their cost to design & develop and deliver packaging machinery. Featuring new, cost-effective control for small, standalone machine applications, the Rockwell Automation controller portfolio scales from 12 to 10,000 I/O, which gives machine builders the ability to mirror each manufacturer’s needs at any given time. “Machine builders can improve their design flexibility by standardising on a single control supplier, regardless of the types of applications they need to manage or the complexity of machines they build. This standardisation allows them to scale the control system up, down or across applications to help manufacturers quickly adapt to market demands,” said Mike Wagner, Manager – Global Packaging Business, Rockwell Automation.

SMARTBIRD Innovator: Festo Desription: The SmartBird flies, glides and sails through the air without additional drives. Its wings not only beat up and down but also twist in a specific, controlled way. This effect is produced with an active articulated torsion drive, which, in conjunction with a complex control system, achieves unprecedented efficiencies in flying operation. Festo has thus, for the first time, managed to create an energy-efficient, technical adaptation of a natural model. Features: Its forward propulsion and lift are generated by the beating of its wings and need only about 23 watts of power, despite the fact that SmartBird has a total weight of approximately 450 gm and a wingspan of 2 mt. Its aerodynamic efficiency has been measured at up to 80 per cent. SmartBird is thus an example of function integration, extreme lightweight construction that is also resource-efficient and the optimum use of flow phenomena in air. It will provide important ideas for further optimisation of future generations of cylinders and valves.

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AUTOMATION INNOVATIONS

HIGH-TECH SPIDER FOR HAZARDOUS MISSIONS Innovator: Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) Trigger: Spiders are very agile and some can even jump. They owe this capability to their hydraulically operated limbs. Researchers have now designed a mobile robot modelled on the same principle that moves spider legs. Created using a 3-D printing process, this lightweight can explore terrain that is beyond human reach. Mission: With a camera and measurement equipment on board, it will provide emergency responders with an image of the situation on the ground, along with any data about poisonous substances. Not an easy task; after all, it must be prevented from tipping over. But this risk seems to be a minor one as it confidently and reliably picks its way through the area. Features: Not only very light, it also combines rigid and elastic shapes in a single component. With just a few production steps, it can also be produced at low cost. To date, designs such as the mobile robot have been generated using conventional mechanical-engineering technologies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a time-consuming and costly undertaking. Researchers at IPA, on the other hand, rely on generative production technologies, and specifically, on selective laser sintering of plastics, a 3-D printing process.

SIMATIC PC-BASED CONTROLLERS Innovator: Siemens AG Features: SIMATIC PC-based Controllers use a real-time-capable software controller based on Windows OS. They can be used to combine PC applications, HMI tasks and control tasks and technology functions into an automation solution. Through their rugged design and pre-installed, ready-to-use automation software, the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles allow the advantages of PC-based Automation to be used at the machine. They are flexible; open in hardware and software configuration. They use the existing PC resources and benefit from constant PC innovations. Description: SIMATIC, a core component of totally integrated automation, includes a variety of standardised, flexible and scalable products. Whether you prefer a conventional PLC, an embedded or a PC-based automation solution, the complete range of SIMATIC Controllers covers solutions for all application areas and offers the performance capability and flexibility needed. SIMATIC is currently considered to be the global No. 1 in automation. One of the decisive reasons for this is that SIMATIC exhibits the six system features of totally integrated automation viz., engineering, communication, diagnostics, safety, security and robustness.

EL3773 POWER MONITORING TERMINAL Innovator: Beckhoff Automation Description: The new EL3773 power monitoring terminal for the Beckhoff EtherCAT I/O system is designed to monitor the condition of a three-phase AC or a DC mains network. It collects instantaneous values of power and voltage at an extremely fast sampling rate of up to 10,000 samples/sec and makes them available to the higher-level PC controller for calculation or analysis. The input channels are transferred via oversampling, which results in the acquisition of actual values with a significantly higher resolution in terms of time than the communication cycle time. The EtherCAT distributed clocks method is used as the basis for the highly precise acquisition of measured values in the EtherCAT Terminal system. These distributed clocks synchronise the EtherCAT devices with very high precision, independently of the PLC cycle. The EL3773 EtherCAT Terminal measures voltage and current via three channels in each case. The six channels are measured simultaneously based on the EtherCAT oversampling principle with a temporal resolution of up to 100 Âľs and are then passed on to the controller. The maximum sampling frequency for each channel is 10 kHz. Applicability: On the basis of the data supplied, it is possible with the aid of a PC to calculate true RMS values, power, power factors and frequency, and complex user-specific algorithms via the voltage and current curves. The fast sampling rate also enables the measurement of voltage and current peaks. Using the EL3773 power monitoring terminal, interference can be detected and corrected promptly in order to avoid damage to devices, increased electricity costs & downtime and to optimally boost the productivity of manufacturing facilities. prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in

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AUTOMATION INVESTMENTS

PROPELLING INDIA TO A HIGHER GROWTH TRAJECTORY Industrial automation in India has witnessed a surge in investments over the last few months – right from developing new robotics training centres to expanding the current manufacturing capabilities that are critical for the growth and expansion of the country’s manufacturing sector. Showcasing some of the major automation investments that are propelling India to a higher growth trajectory… ARINDAM GHOSH

L&T (THE ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION ARM) Investment: ` Place: Kolkata

110.31

crore

Project: West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has awarded the electrical & automation arm of L&T an order for supplying energy meters. Description: The Electrical & Automation (E&A) arm of the company will supply 12.6 lakh single-phase energy meters to the government-owned WBSEDCL in a period of one year. The metering & protection systems, the business unit of E&A, has a manufacturing facility in Mysore with state-of-the-art and certified testing facilities.

TENNECO RC INDIA Investment: $

million

Place: Undisclosed

Project: To expand in the Indian market in the next 3-5 years Description: Tenneco, which sells directly to carmakers and in the after market, is in talks with Daimler’s India unit, joint venture between Ashok Leyland & Nissan and Tata Motors, to supply emission control parts. The company’s expansion plans are strongly impacted by the Indian Government’s focus on adaptation of stringent emission norms.

KUKA ROBOTICS (INDIA) Investment: Undisclosed Place: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Project: KUKA Robotics (India) jointly with Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) has set up India’s first Industrial Robotics Training Centre for Educational Institutions. Description: The AKGEC-KUKA training centre is set up to produce highly skilled technical manpower in the field of industrial robotics. The trained manpower will help the Indian manufacturing industry adopt the latest technologies to improve quality and working conditions, while ensuring high productivity.

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ABB Investment: Reportedly $ Place: Bengaluru

million

Project: ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has inaugurated a new line of miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) Description: The new line would double the existing manufacturing capacity of MCBs in India. The line will produce two new ranges of MCBs – System pro M compact and Compact Home. These protection devices will be used in residential & commercial buildings and industrial & renewable energy applications. Bazmi Husain, Country Manager & MD, ABB India, said, “Being the inventor of the MCB technology, ABB has combined its global technology with effective local presence. Our strong engineering teams in all local facilities form an indispensable part of ABB’s global technology pool as we address the huge residential market.”

Investment: More than $ Place: Rayagada, Orissa

million

Project: ABB will supply integrated automation & power equipment and related engineering & commissioning services to JK Paper for its expansion project. This expansion project is one of the largest in the Indian paper industry and involves close to US$ 400 million. Description: The company’s delivery for the mill will help to improve its overall production efficiency and capacity. “Our ability to deliver a complete mill solution, with leading edge automation, power technology & industry standard equipment, and related pulp & paper industry expertise will help this project to be implemented and operated successfully from design to start-up,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, Head – Process Automation Division, ABB.

Investment: `

161

million

Place: Bengaluru

Project: ABB has won orders to supply turnkey power and automation solutions for three photovoltaic solar power plants having a combined capacity of 11 megawatts (MW) Description: The plants will have an annual generating capacity of up to 17.6 Gigawatt-hours of electricity, thereby avoiding approximately 12,500 MTs of carbon dioxide emissions per year, which is equivalent to the annual emission levels of about 3,100 cars in India. The orders comprise of two 5 MW photovoltaic solar power plants and one 1 MW photovoltaic solar power plant.

REXEL Investment: Undisclosed Place: Pune, Maharashtra Project: French major Rexel, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies has entered into a partnership with Yantra Automation through a 74:26 joint venture. The company has earlier bought companies in China and Brazil to mark its global presence. Description: Rexel’s move is aimed at leveraging on the potential that India has to offer, while for Pune-based Yantra Automation, this move will strengthen their position in the market.

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MOTORS & DRIVES: Easy Steps To Perk Up Performance ............................................................94 MOTOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR? : Finding The Right Quick Fix Solution .............................96 UNIDRIVE SP TECHNOLOGY: Driving Continuous Casters At Corus ........................................100 MOTORS & DRIVES INNOVATIONS: Powering Applications, Optimising Efficiency ..................102 5 ESSENTIALS TO TIDE OVER TOUGH TIMES: Hottest New Discovery In Manufacturing Operations Management ................................................................................................................106

MOTORS & DRIVES

The motor – the muscle of the industrial revolution – has become the smart muscle of the computer-controlled plant and commercial facility of the future. The advent of powerful, reliable and electronic drives is keeping motors at the forefront of this technological evolution. But to ensure that motors and drives perform optimally, it is essential to ensure that certain precautions such as selecting the right combinations of motors and drives; quality of input power, rewinding of burnt out motors apart from regular maintenance are taken. ARINDAM GHOSH

hen we switch on an electric drill, an electric fan or any other electrical device, we know that it would run at an appropriate speed according to the power supplied to the device. This is where the crucial role of motor and drives comes into play.

tasks like the working of an electric drill, making a pump rotate, lifting materials, material handling & material processing services, etc. Torque and horsepower (HP) are two important factors that determine the size of the motor for a particular application. While torque is the turning effort, HP is defined as the rate of doing work.

ROLE OF MOTORS & DRIVES

In some instances, motors and drives are known to have run for a period of 20 years or more after implementing certain effective set of initiatives.

Motors and drives convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and perform the required task. Electric motors are used at domestic as well as in industrial activities, which include

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Electric motors can be primarily divided into two groups – direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). Within each of these groups, various types of electric motors are developed, which offer solutions as per specific applications or as required by the end user. Globally, in countries like the US, in industrial applications, electric motors account for about 60 per cent of electricity consumption.

MEASURES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE Today, end users have become more demanding and seek high levels of

expectations in terms of better & more efficient performance from motors and drives, to carry the load. As a result, manufacturing companies have to continuously design & develop new and improved solutions and technologies to meet the evolving demands. Certain steps, if implemented, could enhance the performance and productivity of motors and drives. These would include:

REDUCE MOTOR LOSSES

Motor losses may be categorised into fixed or variable losses. While fixed losses occur whenever the motor is energised and remain constant for any given voltage and speed, variable losses increase with an increase in motor load. Core loss and friction windage losses are fixed and variable losses include stator- & rotor-resistance losses and stray load losses. Reducing motor losses can improve motor efficiency. Motor losses produce heat and so, reducing losses not only would help in terms of saving energy, but it would also reduce the cooling load on a facility’s air conditioning system. Motor energy losses can be segregated into five major areas – each area is influenced by the motor manufacturer’s design and construction decisions. One design consideration, for example, is the size of the air gap between the rotor and the stator. Large air gaps tend to maximise efficiency at the expense of a lower power factor. Small air gaps slightly compromise on efficiency even though they significantly improve the power factor.

SELECTING THE RIGHT COMBINATION

Choosing and adopting the right combination of motors and drives based on the proper evaluation of work can help save energy as well as improve the machine’s performance, i.e., it would enhance the machine’s efficiency and productivity. Also, to enhance a motor’s levels of productivity, it is

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MOTORS & DRIVES

Electric motors have a tremendous impact on overall energy use. Between 30 to 40 per cent of all fossil fuels burned are used to generate electricity and two-thirds of that electricity is converted by motors into mechanical energy.

important to ensure that appropriately sized motors and drives are used. In industrial applications, motors frequently operate under varying load conditions due to process requirements. In such a scenario, an end user ends up selecting the largest motor based on the assumption that it would enhance efficiency. However, it bears the risk of motor under loading, thereby reducing the efficiency of the motor carrying out the task. Other major challenges of working with an oversized motor involve high installation costs and increasing levels of operating costs.

QUALITY OF INPUT POWER

The quality of input power is key factor for improving the performance levels of motors and drives. Having voltage fluctuations affects the performance levels of motors & drives and the end result may not be up to the desired level of expectations. According to a research report,

AC induction motors are ideal for most industrial and commercial applications because of their low number of parts that reduce maintenance cost. “Fluctuation in voltage and frequency much larger than the accepted values has detrimental impacts on motor performance.” Voltage imbalance can occur in conditions like when the voltages in the three phases of a three-phased motor are not equal. This could take place due to factors like the supply of different voltages to each of the three phases, use of different sizes of cables and wires in the power distribution system or even, faulty circuits. Such a system not only leads to high distribution system losses

but also reduces motor efficiency dramatically.

PROPER MAINTENANCE

Motors and drives need proper maintenance, as poor maintenance could reduce the efficiency of motors over a period of time and would eventually cause it to malfunction. Lubricating the motors and drives at regular intervals to reduce friction in both the motor and associated drive equipment, checking the work load driven by them and taking steps towards providing sufficient ventilation to help the motors dissipate heat and prevent further losses are some of the steps which need to be taken by companies under a proper maintenance programme.

REWINDING BURNT OUT MOTORS

Carefully rewinding burnt out motors is another step that can play a crucial role in improving a motors performance levels and enhancing its efficiency. According to a report, “Careful rewinding can sometimes maintain motor efficiency at previous levels, but in most cases, it results in losses in efficiency. Rewinding can affect a number of factors that contribute to deteriorated motor efficiency: winding and slot design, winding material, insulation performance and operating temperature.”

LONG-TERM BENEFITS In some instances, motors and drives are known to have run for a period of 20 years or more after implementing certain effective set of initiatives. Timely maintenance and appropriate configuration as per the workload after a thorough analysis are some of the initiatives that can enhance the productivity of motors and drives. If manufacturers and customers take such initiatives, it would provide the company a competitive advantage in the long run. arindam.ghosh@infomedia18.in

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MOTOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR?

FINDING THE RIGHT QUICK FIX SOLUTION

The age-old debate on whether to repair or replace motors has been on for decades. However, there is a wide array of software tools to help one arrive at a decision. While there are various ways in which one can maintain and repair such machines, when it comes to replacement, one needs to understand that there are different conditions to be kept in mind. These aspects can greatly impact the production uptime, energy usage, total expenditure costs and overall proďŹ tability of the company. SHRADHA MOHANTY

efore energy-efficient motors came into the limelight, the formula behind replacing or repairing motors was relatively simple. It was based on the cost of repairing the motor in comparison to the cost of the new motor. If the cost of repairing was less than 57 per cent of the cost of the new motor, then the option to follow was repairing it. This standard was based on an economic analysis and was followed for quite some time. Now, with the advent of energy-efficient motors, the lifecycle of a motor is determined by the amount of energy it consumes. There is a wide array of software tools and spreadsheets to help one

arrive at a repairing or replacement decision. Overall, the factors which determine are total lifetime cost as well as the combined purchase and installation cost along with running costs.

REPLACEMENT STRATEGY The replacement strategy is relatively simple and depends upon the following factors: Availability of a replacement for the motor Number of times the motor has been repaired before What part of the machine was repaired and what was the procedure followed Reliability of the new motor and

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the general condition Effect of downtime on profitability Number of spares kept in the inventory. To ensure a successful replacement strategy, a company needs to keep a certain set of factors in mind so that it can obtain a motor with an optimum lifecycle. These factors include: The motor size should be such that it is perfect for the application. It should implement an inspection programme that incorporates regular visual, audible and heat checks. It should have the componentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information on the name plate and also have the details of the vendor to resort to for getting solutions. Practicing these steps would lead

MOTOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR?

to lower inventory costs and increase energy efficiency.

A STEP BY STEP APPROACH

bettering the motor’s life. The brushes of the motor (DC motors) must be smooth with little or no sparking and no brush noise. An imprint of the brush, signs or arcing or uneven wear shows that the motor needs to be removed from service (synchronous motors).

Motor Failed

INDUSTRY TREND Usually, manufacturing companies tend to postpone or defer new capital purchases and instead choose to run on existing plant and machinery till the time it stops functioning. This may look like a good decision in the short run, as most of the electric motors that seek to extend a product’s life through repair incur significantly higher costs than the new motor’s price. However, when considering costs, manufacturing companies do not realise that more than half of the industrial electric motors are oversized for the kind of applications they run, which implies higher costs. Resorting to energy-efficient motors can significantly reduce costs. Certain countries also provide financial incentives to invest in energy-efficient plant and machinery. This move encourages investment in such motors and makes repairing seem like a less suitable option.

Will Motor Effect Production Or Safety?

Standard Evaluation

Yes Yes

Is Spare Available?

WHAT QUALIFIES AS ENERGYEFFICIENT MOTOR?

No Emergency Evaluation

Enegineering Review

Energy, which is lost to heat, friction and windage when converting input energy, i.e. electricity, into useful work, is significantly cut down in energy-efficient motors. In comparison to standard motors, these motors use longer stator and rotor cores to reduce core losses. Another feature of these units is that they have more copper on their windings, which decreases copper losses. Open and shielded bearings reduce friction as they are lubricated with a specified quantity of lubricants. Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) designs use the smallest fan while functioning.

Motor Suitable?

Yes

Repeated Failure?

Replacement Available At Xx% Of New?

Yes

Replace and Review Spare

The key to maintaining motors is in conducting routine inspection and servicing. Written records providing the date, parts inspected, services performed and motor condition are to be maintained in the maintenance schedule. The frequency of these check-ups differs on which application the motor is being used for in order to avoid breakdowns and production losses. Here are some tips on how this strategy can be followed with or without disconnecting and disassembling the motor: Dirt should be wiped, brushed, vacuumed or blown out from frame

Energy Savings and Delivery Faster? No

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

Core In Good Condition And All Components Repairable?

Yes

Repair and Review Spare

NEED TO HAVE POLICIES IN PLACE

Having a simple motor management policy will also help the management make a decision on what kind of strategy one needs to follow. A clear policy should be kept in place for defining the plan of action. It needs to be based on a wide array of factors such as, total cost of ownership, schedule of motor maintenance and purchasing power for high-efficiency motors. This kind of plan would prove to be effective, as it would optimise productivity & reliability and immensely contribute to energy & carbon management.

Source: Plant Services

and air passages of the motor. Clogged passages reduce the air flow and heat the motor, which reduces insulation life and, in turn, affects the motor’s life. Corrosion indicates internal deterioration and requires the removal of the motor from service for repairing. If the machine gets noisy or is running hot, the bearings are to be lubricated. If there is a tendency towards periodic winding failures, an insulation resistance test can help in

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UNIDRIVE SP TECHNOLOGY

DRIVING CONTINUOUS

AT CORUS In a bid to increase the plant’s output, steel producer Corus opted for Control Techniques’ Unidrive SP technology. Control Techniques’ drives control critical operations at the head of the line. The system’s modular and intelligent approach has offered the steelmaker improved load sharing, consistent casting speed, shorter rethread times and a big boost in reliability – all prerequisites for greater productivity and ﬁnished steel quality. ontinuous Caster 3 (CC3), a completely new operation, aimed at increasing the output of the plant by 25 per cent. The project team had the flexibility to choose either the alternating current (AC) or the direct current (DC) route. The previous major contracts for Control Techniques had been either upgrades or reutilising existing DC drives, and so, the drive of choice was Mentor II. But now, looking to the potential benefits of reduced motor maintenance from a switch to AC, and the reduced downtime that this implies, the project team grasped the opportunity for increased efficiency. Commenting on why Control Techniques’ Unidrive SP was considered the best choice for the CC3 project, Roger Morgan, Engineer, Corus Concast, says, “This is our first real experience with Control Techniques’ Unidrive SP AC drives. We have found them to be reliable, easy to use and easy to configure. The whole approach to this project has been a move forward in technology, with no analogue to digital interfaces and with greatly reduced wiring. In most instances, just two wires instead of hundreds.”

MEETING ALL PREREQUISITES A proposition was based on the latest AC drive and motor technology from Emerson Industrial Automation companies Control Techniques, which manufactures AC & DC variable speed drives, servos and power conversion

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technologies & Leroy-Somer, a specialist in industrial alternators and drive systems. All the motors ensured enclosed protection for improved reliability and less downtime. The scope incorporated two new AC Drive Motor Control Centres and employed around 60 off AC Unidrive SP variable speed drives and Leroy Somer AC motors. The drives provided improved load sharing, consistent casting speed, shorter rethread times and a big boost

in reliability – prerequisites for greater productivity and finished steel quality.

ENSURING SUCCESSFUL OPERATION Key to the successful operation of the plant was the PID-based load sharing system, pre-programmed into each Unidrive SP drive, which used the onboard facility of the plug-in application modules. The success of this software, with its benefits of reduced wear & tear and more consistent casting speed, is evident in the motor current trends. Additionally, rethread times are much faster, with any limitations being factors other than the drives or electrics on the strands, thereby ensuring a much more stable drive control system, which is reflected in improved product quality.

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New AC motors were also supplied by Control Techniques, each fitted with digital encoders and brakes on the vertical part of the caster. The drive control included on board intelligence or specific application software, part of which included closed loop to open loop changeover in the event of a feedback device failure. This ensured that the Caster continues to run. Morgan explains, “The whole system is more modular. The intelligence in the system is distributed rather than central. This implies that only one Unidrive SP Inverter is designated as the master and communicates with the plant PLC. This master then communicates in turn via CTNet with all the other strand drives, which keeps them digitally synchronised. For reasons of dual redundancy, ‘Automatic Seamless Master Transfer’ passes master control to the next drive in line, in case of failure. This means that, if necessary, the line could be run manually. The evidence of its success is reflected in the 30 per cent increase in strand speed and the reduced turnaround times.” “We are very pleased with the results of this major project,” Morgan exclaims. “The after sales support we receive from Control Techniques has been excellent and indeed our long standing experience of good support over several major schemes was a factor in Control Techniques being chosen for this project,” Morgan concludes. Courtesy: Control Techniques

MOTORS & DRIVES INNOVATIONS

POWERING APPLICATIONS, OPTIMISING EFFICIENCY From being a simple technology powering applications to becoming a ‘revolutionary’ technology reducing energy consumption, motors and drives have certainly traversed a long way. With robust designs and added new features, motors and drives are all set to offer companies powerful applications that would offer a major boost to their productivity levels while ensuring energy-efﬁciency. Showcasing the latest inventions... PRERNA SHARMA

REVOLUTIONARY MOTOR AND DRIVE TECHNOLOGY CUTS ENERGY CONSUMPTION INNOVATOR: ABB DESCRIPTION: ABB has launched two new high-performance low-voltage motor and drive packages that combine revolutionary ABB motor technology with variable speed control to reduce power consumption in energy-hungry industrial applications by up to 40 per cent. Based on ABB innovations in synchronous reluctance technology, the motor is equipped with a new type of rotor that is robust, has no windings and operates with practically no losses. PACKAGE ONE: The IE4 Super Premium Efficiency package is designed to operate at the highest international energy efficiency level for low voltage industrial motors, IE4. Compared to a conventional IE2 induction motor, the package reduces energy consumption by as much as 40 per cent and provides a rapid payback time of less than two years in energy savings alone. PACKAGE TWO: High Output is configured for maximum output and is up to two frame sizes smaller than an induction motor. This is a huge benefit for machine builders as it enables them to design smaller, lighter and more efficient equipment that incorporates perfectly matched variable speed control. Besides the huge improvement in efficiency, the fact that the rotor requires no magnets or cages, makes the motor more robust and enables it to operate at a lower temperature than induction motors. This extends the operating life of the bearings, increases the greasing intervals, reduces maintenance and improves machine reliability.

MOTOR-MOUNTABLE AC DRIVES INNOVATOR: Vacon DESCRIPTION: Designed for extremely harsh environments, the new drives bring cost and space savings in installations as no additional enclosures are required. The Vacon 100 Motor Mountable AC drives are available at powers ranging from 1.1 kW to 30 kW – the widest power range in its class. “The Vacon 100 Motor Mountable AC drives are our most robust AC drives, featuring a die-cast frame, and large & open cooling ribs. The enclosure is rated up to IP66 and designed to withstand severe vibrations, so it is really made for a rough ride. These drives are not bound to a specific mounting location and so, it opens completely new ways of using AC drives,” said Heikki Hiltunen, EVP, Vacon Plc. “Unlike most of the competition, these AC drives are intelligent and flexible; they have built-in PLC programming capability to meet the special requirements of a machine or an application. The powers go up to 30 kW, which is highest in this class. All these features give an edge, for instance, for machine builders who want to offer their customers a complete, optimised solution at a minimised installation cost,” added Hiltunen. The Vacon 100 Motor Mountable AC drives represent the ‘so-called’ decentralised AC drives. Decentralised AC drives are located as close to the motor as possible, typically mounted on the motor itself, or on the machine they are driving. These drives allow engineers and machine builders to make the most out of the available space in and around the machine. This allows considerable savings to be achieved as no separate electrical rooms, long shielded motor cables nor drive cabinets are required.

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SMC-50 FULLY SOLID-STATE SMART MOTOR CONTROLLERS INNOVATOR: Rockwell Automation DESCRIPTION: The new SMC-50 Solid-State Smart Motor Controllers bring efficiency and control of motor and process to a higher level. This is a micro-processor based, fully solid-state soft motor starter to help maximise efficiency for motor starts and stops. A fully solid-state design helps insure more control of voltage during the process. It also features many advanced monitoring and protection features to keep the application running smoothly or ease troubleshooting during downtime. This SMC offers nine standard operation modes, as well as motor and starter protection. Three different configuration options also help enhance control and scalability. These include: Parameter configuration module – DIP switch selection Human Interface Module (HIM) or panel-mount keypad with LCD display PC-based software (such as DriveExplorer) The SMC-50 offers features to help you gain control and flexibility. With several start options, a wide metering system and several control inputs and outputs, the SMC-50 can increase efficiency, reduce downtime and add control.

POSITIONINGDRIVES INNOVATOR: Festo DESCRIPTION: Calculations have shown that, with consistent use of PositioningDrives for dimensioning, energy costs can be reduced by as much as 70 per cent. With the engineering software PositioningDrives, users require just a few key data in order to arrive at the right solution. All that is needed in order to find this out is the input of position values, the payload & the installation position and the software will suggest an optimised solution. FEATURES: A similar Festo dimensioning software programme helps users select the right-sized pneumatic drive. Excessively large cylinders consume air unnecessarily while cylinders that are too small need to be operated at the maximum permissible pressure. High system pressures waste money. Air consumption can also be reduced through the use of single-acting cylinders wherever possible.

NANO-SIZE MOTOR INNOVATOR: Tufts University DESCRIPTION: A Tufts University research team recently unveiled the world’s first single-molecule electric motor, which measures a mere one nanometer across. The development was made possible with the use of a new scanning tunneling microscope, which can pinpoint a single molecule and control it using electricity. “We have been able to show that you can provide electricity to a single molecule and get it to do something that is not just random,” said Charles Sykes, Leader – Research Team, Tufts University. Practical applications for the miniature motors, according to Sykes, include the development of improved medical devices that utilise tiny tubes (motors could help pass liquid through the tubes) and small gears that are used for delay lines in cell phones. He adds that further breakthroughs need to be made to lower the temperature at which these motors operate before the technology can be applied, and his team will continue to pursue such advances.

MACHINE-MOUNTED INVERTER ACOPOSMULTI65 INNOVATOR: B&R Automation TRIGGER: Drive solutions that are matched perfectly to the application are a basic requirement for keeping machines and systems competitive. That is why directly integrating inverters in the immediate environment of the actuator – without the need for additional accompanying measures – represents one of the most ideal configurations available. DESCRIPTION: ACOPOSmulti65 inverters are designed with IP65 protection, which make it possible to attach them directly to the machine. The switching cabinet would then only have to contain the power supply, high-powered inverter modules and the necessary electromechanical components. This makes it much easier to implement modular machine architectures. When optional machine functions are required, they can easily be connected – with the requisite dimensioning of the power supply – to the machine’s main line using hybrid cabling. D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 1 | SEARCH - THE INDUSTRIAL SOURCEBOOK

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an entirely new way to drive a fast and sustainable shift in their performance dynamics. Manufacturers that can leverage the workforce to lower their cost of production and pass on the savings to the consumer – or at least hold their prices steady while delivering an acceptable profit margin – will be in an enviable position. They will be able to make key strategic moves, close unproductive plants, acquire competitors that fall behind and rapidly deploy the same strategies to these newly acquired businesses.

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In this stiff competitive environment, business success hinges on becoming the lowest-cost producer and doing so without compromising quality or utility. Those that can pull this off will be in a strong position to redraw the market share map. Here’s presenting ﬁve best practices that leading manufacturers are implementing to unlock the value of their human capital in order to drive down the costs of production and unlock production capacity… lthough lowering the costs of production has been important in every recession, this time around, it is no longer an option. It is a fight for survival. And to develop the level of agility necessary to lower costs, a growing number of manufacturers are letting go of old assumptions and taking a different approach. Rather than focussing on plant and equipment improvements, businesses are instead tapping into one of their most underutilised assets – the hourly workers on the factory floor – in

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One high-profile example is Campbell Soup Company. Facing skyrocketing commodity prices and shifting demand for soup brands, last year, Campbell set a goal to cut production costs by $80 million. By finding better ways to mix ingredients, revising production and making a number of manufacturing efficiency improvements, the company exceeded its objective. It increased its volume without increasing headcount, and it slashed costs by $86 million. A careful look at Campbell and other companies that have succeeded in increasing output with the same resources, or maintaining production levels with lower costs, reveals five common practices:

DO NOT WASTE A CRISIS

The current climate of fear and uncertainty provides a critical opportunity to drive change when organisational resistance is low. Manufacturing CEOs cannot afford to waste a crisis, and this is no exception. Provided the risks, issues and opportunities are communicated effectively and without fudging, prevaricating or softening, the organisation will quickly unite to support the leadership. Strong leadership is essential. A calm, decisive explanation of how to get the organisation ready to respond and to gain from this initiative, coupled with

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a set of measures to follow, will replace fear with determination. Being part of a higher strategic mission lowers resistance to change. Rather than creating a perception of ‘reactive and unfair’ job elimination and mindless cost cutting, it creates a sense that this is a success strategy designed to protect the enterprise.

CONCENTRATE ON THE QUICKEST WINS FIRST

With any performance improvement initiative, momentum is key. And quick wins provide the fuel needed to gain that momentum early on. Early successes ensure that the organisation’s focus remains fixed on the true objectives – to uncover the causes of inefficiency and to take actions to fix these problems – and not on trying to make a factory’s performance appear to be better than it actually is. To that end, it is helpful to split operating constraints into two lists – those that can have an immediate impact when addressed and those that will have a longer-term effect. Immediate impact list manufacturers should consider revisiting assumptions that have become conventional wisdom and delve deeper into where opportunities lie. Operating constraints can be split into external and internal. While some constraints are genuinely external, a number of internal constraints can and should be attacked to drive productivity and manufacturers ought to ask themselves if: They can do the same with less cost They can do the same volume with fewer personnel or in less time They can do the same volume with fewer materials, less overfilling and fewer yield losses They can produce the same case count in less time by speeding up changeovers and preventing speed adjustments and repetitive downtime incidents? These tactical measures can be addressed in a matter of weeks and

without having to negotiate pricing contracts with customers.

MID-TERM ACTIONS Next, it is important to attack the things that can be done in the mid-term to impact production costs. The priority must be to identify and monetise the following core activities in a typical production run’s cost performance: Downtime and minor stoppages Changeover overrun Machine settings adjusted by operators Slow running of the line Overfilling of the stock keeping unit (SKU) Yield loss through waste Lack of intervention during the run when these things occur.

UNLOCK THE HIDDEN VALUE IN THE HOURLY WORKFORCE

Most hourly workers and supervisors are a manufacturer’s untapped well of innovation – something executives are acutely aware of. When they have real-time transparency into production performance, a reduced administrative burden, and a mechanism that enables them to contribute their own ideas & knowledge and turn them into actions, then real and sustainable change emerges. So, if this potential well of innovation is well known within the boardroom, why have organisations not been successful in channeling this latent opportunity? Factory floor workers do not need a management committee to guide them in every aspect of their jobs. Most of them already know exactly what causes equipment rate reductions, changeover delays, minor stoppages that go unrecorded and reasons for scrapped product. They are able to pinpoint the problem and do something about it. Unfortunately, most companies do not ask them to do this, let alone equip them to systematically improve processes. Why is it so? There are two reasons for it, which are:

Hourly workers are unable to identify a problem at the actual time it occurs Absence of an organised working practice to follow when such issues occur. Initiating a task force of experts to prove beyond a doubt that there is a problem on the packing line does not solve anything. Instead, the solution is to establish working practices that stop poor practices from occurring in the first place, while ensuring that the new behaviour is sustainable, consistent and measurable. When the activity is managed, the performance looks after itself.

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There has to be some sort of enabling technology and some kind of framework. Performance intelligence is also needed at the right time and must be highly visible and specific to the needs of the operation. Fortunately, virtually every significant productivity gain – be it for a single plant or a multi-plant network – is definable upfront and can be pre-packaged with technology that exists today. Better yet, such new solutions do not require complex plant historians and armies of analysts. This means that the manufacturer can shift his focus and resources from designing the framework and technology to actually using it. This enables an entire plant to be up and running with a new way of working in approximately six weeks, with most of the effort devoted to embedding the right behaviour and acting on the information. As a result, multiple plants using the same framework can start generating consistent reporting and their progress can be compared. Standards can then be driven, control achieved and profitability improved. These new vendors bring new technology solutions together with well established improvement techniques as part of their entire offering. They understand that manufacturers want a ‘one-stop’

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shop if they are to execute change successfully. When operators and supervisors can see their actual performance in real-time and via tools that suit their workplace environment and have not been designed for some office-based worker, things begin to change. They can review key metrics with fellow workers line-side at two-hour intervals during the shift. They can review performance again when it is summarised accurately at the end of the shift and then, once more at the beginning of a new shift. Furthermore, workers can be self-directed or be instructed to make adjustments immediately based on the last two hours of production in order to make a positive impact on the next two hours.

MAKE IT A TOP-DOWN INITIATIVE

Manufacturers that have embarked on this journey have shown that in order to be successful, this initiative must come from the top. Top executives can quickly eliminate many common barriers to success through such initiatives. A committed executive can set the standard for project success. He or she has the authority to allocate resources, remove obstacles, handle contingencies and drive key decisions that ensure successful implementation.

BACK TO BASICS SUCCESS STORIES Although this quiet back to basics revolution is quickly finding its way into household names, one sector that is seeing a great shift to this type of thinking is private-label manufacturing. Lacking the premium price protection of a household brand, these organisations must rely almost entirely on value analysis, margin protection and agility for profitability improvement. The changes in behaviour and the resulting business performance they have seen are nothing short of remarkable. Efficiency improvements of five points or greater within six months are not uncommon. Additionally, workers become more involved and motivated, they are recognised for making a difference and they have a voice.

THE TIME IS NOW History has shown that competitive landscapes are always redrawn after an economic downturn, yet they are the result of behaviour during the downturn. Companies that react quickly to become the lowest-cost producers in this cut-throat environment will be in a strong position to redraw the market share map. They will have the luxury to take both volume and customers from those companies that fail to develop the level of agility needed to pivot faster and maintain, or even improve, their standing. Courtesy: CDC Software

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GÜDEL INDIA

THE INNOVATIVE ANSWER TO NEW CHALLENGES Necessity is the mother of all innovations and sufﬁcing this necessity with precision automation for major industry verticals like automobile, aerospace & food is GÜDEL India, one of the majors specialising in project automation. Its manufacturing facility at Pirangut, near Pune stands testimony to the giant leap automation as an industry has achieved in the past few years. SUMEDHA MAHOREY

ultiple demands and the need for precision automation for varied industries have created a new horizon for automation providers during the last decade. This decade has seen the need for customised automation solutions for processes as delicate & precise as handling glass cutting to repeated operations such as car assembly. Combining innovative automation technologies with the most advanced control and servo technology along with vast application know-how is GÜDEL India, which provides factory automation to varied industries. With high competence in project management, GÜDEL provides flexible automation for powerful production systems. GÜDEL India was set up in

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2005. Since then, the dynamics of the automation market have shifted dramatically. The foundation of the company’s success is engineering. Till date, more than 10,000 units manufactured by GÜDEL India are in service world-wide in highly diverse range of applications. Today, components, modules and system solutions are the main pillars of GÜDEL’s product strategy. With appropriate know-how, the company has carved a niche for itself as one of the leading automation systems companies in the world. Highlighting the focus area of the company, Sunil Raibagi, MD, GÜDEL India, says, “In the designing of complex equipment, we take care of minor aspects, which are crucial for the project’s success. For us, every task presents a new challenge. We place a team with hardware and

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software engineering capabilities in a diverse range of fields. Ideas are made a reality through cooperation and the use of the most up-to-date tools and methods. In this process, local conditions and concerns are also accounted for. The result is complete system solutions tailor-made to suit the customer’s needs. Our innovative newly developed products have emerged from the same process.”

USP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT GÜDEL India specialises in project automation for various verticals, including glass manufacturing, food & beverages, automobile, aerospace, forging, etc. Every project is new and challenging with new demands and changing focus sectors. So, how does the company deal with it? Raibagi explains, “Normally, our customers

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consult us on how a project should be approached. We work with them for simultaneous engineering, build their dream lines on paper and then, finally begin the process.” Explaining the production process at GÜDEL India, Atul Kulkarni, Senior Manager – Production, GÜDEL India, highlights, “Assembly, integration, testing, inspection and dispatch are the sequential processes followed at GÜDEL. Though this is the basic manufacturing layout, none of the processes are repeated as every time a new customer is on board, he brings a new challenge to the table. Not even a single fixture is repeated in the line. Thus, the project production is new for every client.” With flexible automation solutions in place, a new manufacturing line has been recently added at GÜDEL India. “The new manufacturing line has doubled the company’s production capacity,” Raibagi informs.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT Due to the uncertainty that comes in with every project, the focus is more on design development as per a customer’s requirements. GÜDEL India has a designing department where all the project orders are loaded, all the applications are studied and after completion of the application study, designs are prepared. Elaborating further, Kulkarni avers, “After the design is complete, the required part drawings are prepared and loaded to the vendors. The decision whether to source the parts or get it manufactured is taken by the purchase department. Ninety five per cent of the parts are manufactured by our vendors located in and around Pune.” He adds, “We have mechanical designing as well as the controls division. Mechanical designs are made on software provided by SolidWorks, while electrical designing is done on EPLAN.” Explaining the sourcing of parts, Kulkarni says, “For steel and mechanical parts, we mostly use the local vendors situated at Bhosari, Katraj and

Pirangut areas. Most of the controlsrelated parts are imported. While most sensors are imported from Germany; PLCs, CNCs and controllers are imported from the US or Japan. The raw material for the gantry system is imported from the parent company. We have specialisation in guide rails and racks as well as guide rollers and types of gear boxes.” Once the sourcing is complete, the parts are moved to the paint shop. Here, the painting is done as per the standard requirements and the raw material for the integration process is stored at the storage bay. As per the project requirements, parts and raw materials are assembled at the subassembly and the assembly area. Subsequently, the crucial process of integration begins at the project area. At the subassembly stage, all the fixtures are put into place. Then, bulk assembly is done for the gantry, conveyor systems and auxiliary units. Once complete, the end product is tested and packed for dispatch.

explains, “We have an internal process in which we discuss how to reduce the project cost or where to save the scrap. As per the project engineers’ judgement, a decision on the same is taken. We brainstorm over where to reduce costs. Also, during our weekly production meetings, these matters are discussed and whenever we have a good idea, it is implemented on the shop floor. Since we are a global company, R&D initiatives are taken up globally. All market-related developments are looked into in India.” Citing an example, Kulkarni avers, “In our special area for the gantry, we are doing R&D on a special machine. The purpose of this machine is to prepare plane parts, like fighter plane wings. Now, aerospace parts are made

PROJECT PRODUCTION: A CHALLENGE Discussing the production capacity & quality at the Pirangut plant, Kulkarni informs, “Since we are in the project industry, we cannot state the exact production capacity of the plant, but we are capable of manufacturing `6-7 crore of machinery per month.” He adds, “We are thinking of implementing Kaizen, but due to the way we function, this process has been delayed as we have something or the other coming up with every customer. It is not line production and repeat production does not exist in our line of work. Thus, to maintain quality, we have an inward quality section, which has quality inspection officers visiting every vendor and checking the parts before these are brought to our factory. They ensure that everything has been made as per the drawing and requirement. The parts which come from the vendors are quality checked.” Elaborating on the initiative taken in R&D and cost savings, Kulkarni

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future ahead for industrial automation in India. He asserts, “Industrial automation will be at UPPING THE ANTE least five times bigger by With huge experience in the 2015-20. Multiple foreign project management, Güdel players would be entering has recently forayed into the Indian market and 5-6 renewable, food & beverage per cent of the operations and logistics sector. Talking that are done by automation about recent expansions, today would be replaced with Raibagi points out, “We 30 per cent penetration of have recently invested in automation.” a leading solar equipment manufacturing company As a specialist automation Meyer Berger India to leverage The biggest conveyor belt that the company has is with Saint Gobain. It solution provider, GÜDEL can carry glass of the breadth of 4-5 metre. the best of automation and India has carved a niche for the engineering world, we have our robotics. We also have plans for wind. itself through continuous innovation philosophy in place. We are racing to We have many equipment for the while dealing with new challenges and be a different company in engineering renewable sector and cater to clients moving ahead with time. With lucrative and robotics. We are able to complete like Moser Baer.” Elaborating on the prospects for the automation industry the projects within the stipulated time company’s stronghold, he adds, “We use just round the corner, the success of & budget, and our machines work standard commodities and application GÜDEL India would soon be a with least maintenance.” engineering. Unlike others, we build benchmark for others to follow... With all this going in favour of our own brands, guide rails and have the company, Raibagi sees a bright our presence all over the world. In sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in machinery is manufactured in select countries.”

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THE DAWN OF FASTER, SMARTER AND

PRECISION MANUFACTURING With packaging, food & beverage as well as printing industries fast adopting automation as the basic pillar of manufacturing, multiple doors have opened up for the automation industry in newer areas as well as applications. Tracking the growth of this hi-tech industry, we have proﬁled recent trends witnessed in the automation world not only in business, but the technology side as well… SUMEDHA MAHOREY

Senior Manager – Tech (Factory Automation), MiSumi India, “There used to be a time, around 15 years back, when only the automotive sector was going in for automation. Later, the pharmaceutical

n industrialist born in the 19th century would have imagined huge robots on the shop floor placing huge sheets in the automotive assembly line…and the reality today is nothing different. Just the image of huge robots has been replaced by completely automated systems like robotic arms, gantry systems, conveyor belts, assembly lines, etc. In the 21st century, automation is not only a pillar of manufacturing, but also the exerting influence on the way

manufacturing business is done today. It has become more ubiquitous, powerful and, at the same time, the driver for major and newer industries worldwide. In a figurative sense, automation is going invisible with intelligent devices and smaller yet smarter functions.

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industry adopted automation to suffice the need to eliminate human interface and errors. As of now, the industries, which are adopting automation, include food & beverage and printing.” Today, the Indian automation industry is growing at a rapid pace. Every manufacturer, who wants to grow, needs to adopt automation as it saves money, increases efficiency and productivity. So, what does the future hold for this industry? When we talk about the future, realism is sometimes forgotten and creativity

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takes over. But when it comes to the automation industry, every thought, action and theory has been put to use. Commenting on the future of automation, five years down the line, Sunil Raibagi, MD, GÜDEL India, says, “The automation industry will be at least five times bigger than the present market size. Top global players would be entering into the Indian market and the 5-6 per cent work that is presently being done using automation will increase up to 30 per cent.” With huge expectations like these, the dynamics of this industry are fast changing. From the automobile to pharmaceutical industry – the major demand drivers of automation – the adoption of automation is now moving to industries such as food & beverage, textiles, printing, logistics, renewable, etc. With these changing focus areas, latest technologies as well

With small and medium-scale companies moving towards automation, the demand for automation is slated to go up in the next ﬁve years. Also, industries like pulp processing, food storage, logistics and warehousing will add to the demand. as innovations are becoming the need of the hour. Elaborating on the new sectors, which are now focussing on automation, Devdatta Hambardikar, President, Messung Systems, asserts, “We are witnessing huge demand from the power generation and

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utility sectors. Also, our focus is now shifting towards civil automation & infrastructure automation, as these are avenues that the country really needs going forward. Sectors like pharmaceutical and automobile still remain the conventional drivers.” “The food packaging industry has also taken up automation in a big way,” he adds.

reduced to something like three years... Indian developers, at present, need to keep their eyes open for European and American technologies, and keep on developing newer technologies.” With so many technologies taking the limelight sooner or later, the future of automation is nothing less that science fiction!

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AUTOMATION INHIBITORS: THE REASON FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

Automation has been the guiding light for the manufacturing industry for decades. But latest technologies and innovations have made automating systems today as easy as writing on a piece of paper. When specifically talking about factory automation, the major changes in technology came in the form of penetration of IT in the manufacturing systems. During the last one year, smaller yet highend controllers have become the new reality for automation. Though the capabilities of such controllers still vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, these are getting more precise when it comes to meeting the requirements with a single processor. Virtualisation and going wireless with mobile technology are also the ‘new’ trends in automation, which have been fast picked up by different sectors using industrial automation. Commenting on the latest technologies in automation, Hambardikar states, “We are moving towards wireless technologies and embedded controllers that find more applications than what a normal PLC controller can handle. The focus is also shifting towards integrating shop floor automation with business automation.” Also, wireless sensors which are self-powered or need less power will be in the market soon. Adding a note on this, Hambardikar comments, “Today, if you look at technology developers, most of the international companies are present in India, and they are moving to the Indian market so fast that the gap between technology in India and technology in Europe has

The thought to automate comes in primarily to eliminate human error and to reduce dependence on labour. Another driver for automation is

is step wise. Companies have an automated complete line, but it is very costly. Hence, companies today prefer to identify important workstations and automate it – a trend, which is presently growing.” With this, the requirement for both project automation as well as different levels of automation for different industries is expected to go up in the near future. With huge demand, cutthroat competition is expected in the market. Nene elaborates, “Presently, competition is huge, because customers have many options in terms of quality and price. Also, companies are now

We are moving towards wireless technologies and embedded controllers that ﬁnd more applications than what a normal PLC controller can handle. The focus is also shifting towards integrating shop ﬂoor automation with business automation. Devdatta Hambardikar, President, Messung Systems

that machines are easy to maintain, give less trouble and are mostly error free. But because of the cost factor most of the medium and smallscale companies are not going in for automation. Commenting on this, Hambardikar says, “We have not yet fully tapped the virtue of automation. We are still a labour-intensive industry. Even today, small-scale is totally dependent on labour. Slowly, medium-scale companies are moving towards automation because of labourrelated problems. Thus, the small-scale and medium-scale industries have started to understand the importance of automation and have slowly begun to adopt it.” With small and medium-scale companies moving towards automation, the demand for automation is slated to go up in the next five years. Also, industries like pulp processing, food storage, logistics and warehousing will add to the demand. Explaining another trend that is fast emerging due to the emerging needs of the manufacturing industry, Hambardikar avers, “The level of penetration of automation

coming into India with very cheap products. But then, there is room for all. At the end of the day, whoever has a good product with a cheap price is going to win.”

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE: A PLEASANT REALITY The concept of ‘factory of the future’ is a dream for any manufacturer. But this distant dream has already become a reality. Nene avers, “We already have certain examples like Whirlpool. They have a factory of the size of 50,000 sqft and there are hardly 50 workers. This trend will soon be witnessed in most companies sooner or later. Automation is the future for any company – be it small or big.” With a strong growth in demand and latest technologies already in place, the automation industry is riding on a huge wave of expectations. With the manufacturing industry already on the growth curve, it is apparent that this hi-tech industry will be witnessing its golden years in the time to come. sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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PERFECT BUSINESS SENSE With huge scales of running cost per motor and drive, it is no rocket science to ﬁgure out that cost savings arising out of energy saving initiatives have become an important factor for the manufacturing industry today. In essence, small initiatives could lead to huge savings due to reduction in energy consumption as well as maintenance requirements. SUMEDHA MAHOREY

ith the cost of power going up by the day, it is imperative for companies to take energy management into consideration. For this, companies need to identify the points where maximum energy is required, and minimise this with suitable technology, maintenance as well as innovative ideas. Motors and drives are crucial components that help run other big machinery or equipment and while we achieve efficiency in the consumption rate of these components, the overall energy efficiency of the machinery can be increased at no extra cost. Commenting on the same, Sunil Mehta, GM – Technical, Messung Systems, says, “Day by day, power shortages and increased costs have triggered the need to use energy efficiently. In industrial use, more than 60-70 per cent of the power is consumed by motors. Thus, there is huge scope for energy-efficient motors and drives in the industry and advanced drives &

motors, which can give more energy control and monitoring features, will be the front-runner in the coming year. I believe that this era has already begun. Energy-efficient motors and variable frequency drives, which can monitor energy consumption as well as reduce consumption is nowadays a big trend.” At present, regulations in most of the countries are not only demanding more energy-efficient motors & drives, but also improved power factor correction and reduced harmonic currents. While low- and mid-range applications can be reasonably well served with existing

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There are various ways to increase the efficiency of motors – the most important being the motor design itself. According to experts, the most important factors to be considered while designing motors include the choice of materials, the design itself, construction and the requirement for which the motor is being With the use of energy reduction techniques manufactured. Also, by and timely maintenance, cost savings as well optimising the mechanical angle as reduction in energy consumption can be between the various rotating magnetic fields that lie inside the achieved. motor, more energy savings can general-purpose microcontrollers, the be achieved. Other characteristics such desire for more advanced algorithms, as fast and stable dynamic response to higher sampling frequencies and load changes, precise control of speed higher levels of integration are or torque, soft starting and braking, straining these options beyond their prevention of stalling at low speeds, existing capabilities. Under these high starting torques and fault detection

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circumstances, it becomes important to understand the opportunities that lie at various points, which can be explored to make sure that energy-efficiency is achieved.

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can also be taken into consideration. Huge amount of system-level savings can also be achieved with the use of variable speed motor drives as a pump or fan motor running at a lower speed will definitely consume less energy. Couple this with the elimination or control of dampers more intelligently and it will lead to nearly two-thirds the overall energy consumption by the motor. Other initiatives that can reduce energy consumption include automating the control of the motor, which would enable automatic switch off when idle. Energy consumption can also be reduced by implementing a load sensing device, which automatically switches off the machine if it senses no load. Larger drives generate a lot of heat, which could cause the machine to eventually fail. Placing a drive either inside an enclosure or away from the motor itself can help reduce the energy consumption, since much of the energy loss comes in the form of heat. Thus, keeping the drive and motor in a dry, well-ventilated area at a suitable temperature to allow for cooling becomes all the more important. Dirty environments reduce the contact that drives as well as motors have with cooling air and exhausts. To avoid this, these should be kept clean and scheduled maintenance should be done. This can be planned preventive maintenance, which guarantees that the activity is carried out regardless of whether a machine has broken down. It is a ‘must’ for all critical motor & drive systems to achieve long-term reliability as well as energy efficient operation. Another aspect that can be ensured while selecting a drive is the product features like light materials, better seals and hermetically sealed drive systems. These factors reduce energy consumption while combinations of guided drives help to avoid misalignment and thus, potential leakage and friction. Mehta avers, “Selection of drives and motors depends

on the application. Another factor is the motor capacity. When we select a variable frequency drive (VFD), the motor capacity and the motor current come into the picture, followed by the motor base voltage and the maximum speed demanded by the application. Also, the cost of the drive is an important parameter for selection.” “Another critical aspect today is the communication requirement. Networking, standard networks, these communication requirements are also nowadays increasing because the system has to interface with upper layers like an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to enable data integration from

Using maintenance as TOOL to achieve ENERGY EFFICIENCY

rather than operating continuously with a partial load, the system or process should be changed so that the motor is allowed to run at full load for shorter time periods. If it is impractical to swap the motor or change the method of operation, energy savings can still be made. Consider fitting motor optimisers onto motors running with very light loads i.e., less than 40 per cent. These optimisers – motor controllers & power factor controllers – reduce the average voltage & current and save energy. However, it should be noted that they only achieve energy savings on lightly loaded motors and not on normally loaded motors.

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Ensure effective and timely servicing of machinery & equipment Carry out maintenance conforming to the manufacturer’s instructions Checking gearbox, bearing leaks and damage Regular cleaning Check the alignment of the motor shaft to the load Check the tension and condition of the drive belts Temperature of the motor Audio check of the machinery Timely lubrication. the shop floor. Thus, communication also plays an important role while selecting the VFD,” he adds. Loading motors to their maximum capacity also increases energy efficiency. But sometimes motor under-loading is unavoidable. Under these circumstances, there are several ways in which the efficiency of partially loaded motors can be improved. These include correct motor sizing and choosing a smaller fully loaded motor in place of a larger partially loaded motor. If possible,

Despite the high awareness levels, the number of energy-efficient motors and drives’ manufacturers is very low. Presently, in India, there are many multinational companies (MNCs) supplying energy-efficient motors and drives, but when it comes to indigenous development, we are lacking. Mehta avers, “Till date, all the VFDs, motion controllers and drive systems are imported in India. We are sourcing these devices mainly from Japanese and European markets. As such, there is not much development on this front in India. There are some small players who manufacture these, but finally, the major players are from Japan and Europe.” With the use of energy reduction techniques and timely maintenance, cost savings as well as reduction in energy consumption can be achieved. Considering the opportunity that lies in this area, Indian manufacturers are also expected to enter this domain on a large-scale in the future. Also, with innovative ideas and the use of common sense, the major challenge of power can be resolved through the use of energy-efficient motors and drives right at the shop floor. sumedha.mahorey@infomedia18.in

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING POLICY

While the recent nod to the New Manufacturing Policy marks the era of freedom from archaic laws and corrupt policies, will it really be able to deliver as desired? The answer has to be ‘yes’… because at this competing juncture, India cannot afford to lose its strong standing in global manufacturing. The question here is… how can the Central Government attain efﬁciency, integrity and connect with state governments and various government bodies? PRERNA SHARMA

ith the entire industry upbeat and the Centre ready to implement the much-awaited National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), opportunities are ripe for India Inc. to make a mark for itself on the global landscape. But is the transition from an age-old practice to a very competitive and transparent mechanism going to be smooth? Of course not… However, once implemented in sanctity, it has the might to transform the entire manufacturing landscape not only for the Indian subcontinent but also across the globe. According to Kumar Kandaswami, Leader – Manufacturing, Deloitte India, “Something like this has been long overdue. Clearly, the current policy framework for manufacturing has a number of shortcomings and this policy seeks to address some of them. It appears more holistic and seems to

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touch on some of the fundamental issues affecting manufacturing. Accepting the policy only means that the problems have been recognised and there is a possible solution. The key is to push for its implementation to ensure that the problems are eliminated.” Seconding his thoughts, Pradeep Bhargava, MD, Cummins Generator Technologies India, says, “This agenda has been in the pipeline for long and it is heartening to note that there is a consensus between various government departments on issues relating to labour, land, technology, etc. It is difficult to find faults in the stated objectives. Additionally, the aim of manufacturing

Execution establishes success. Even today, in this country, with the same national policies, there are outstanding success stories in states like Gujarat where the focus has been on honest implementation.

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growth reaching 25 per cent of the GDP in the next 10 years sounds aggressive and impressive. But the challenge and the devil are in the details.” But before we start rejoicing… we need to address some of the major issues, which, if not sorted, can dent the fortunes of Indian manufacturing. According to industry analysts, it is not that the NMP is too ambitious; the feasibility of its implementation has not been given enough thought. Countering this statement is Kandaswami who feels that while implementation challenges are likely to be there, this is by no means too ambitious. A country of our size would require much more growth. In fact, this policy entirely focusses on making it easy mainly for manufacturers to produce in the manufacturing zones, although there is still work to be done on surrounding areas. However, Suneel Aiyar, Associate

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PILLARS OF GROWTH OR SPEED BREAKERS? No doubt, the biggest areas of concern are going to be land, labour, mining and governance – which hold the key to the NMP’s success. According to Kandaswami, there are two factors that can pose hurdles in the implementation of this policy. One, this policy sits on top of a number of other existing rules or laws and institutions. Clearly, all the underlying elements have to work cohesively to make the implementation of this policy possible. Some of them are one-time changes and there are others that have to be dealt with on an ongoing basis. The second factor that can come in the way of its implementation is competitive politics. Therefore, implementation would require a lot of consensus building and transparency on the part of the key stakeholders. It is also critical to get public opinion strongly behind the concept. Land: Land has always been an issue when it comes to industrial development. Be it Singur or Noida, the most opportune regions have taken initial beatings due to strong political

infrastructure and logistics in terms dominance. On the other hand, Sanand of connectivity. It is important to presents a classic case study for all those identify clusters and then logistics. who still think that land acquisition in Comprehensive labour reforms are India is a year-long activity. All said & the need of the hour. China became done, it is the political will and might successful because it focussed on basic that still governs the land acquisition reforms such as land and labour. process in India. In existence of various Keeping all these aspects in mind, policies related to land acquisition, the best place to create an NMIZ even the biggies have failed to get the would be the one, which gels well desired results. The NMP talks about with the goal of taking manufacturing land that is no less than 5,000 hectare contribution from 16 per cent to 25 in size for the development of National per cent of the GDP. In a nutshell, Manufacturing Investment Zones it should have a strategic location (NIMZs). While most of the powers offering logistical advantages, labour in the actual implementation of the availability and raw material proximity. same lie in the hands of the respective Till these aspects are not considered in state governments, the Centre needs the NMP, it will be difficult for the to play a major role as an initiator or policy to achieve success. an enabler. Labour: The biggest agenda that the Giving an in-depth perspective, government has focussed on in the Kandaswami states that by definition, NMP draft is skill upgradation of land acquisition is likely to take place labour and increased employability. away from the urban centres, which is While this has been an area of focus relatively simpler – the extent of land for the Centre since long, there seems for the manufacturing zones will be to be no near success on that front. large and this will not be easy. Further, The many recent tales of labour it is also possible that manufacturing unrest and migration are further zones will come up in states that are new to large-scale On an average, a manufacturing unit needs industrialisation. The to comply with nearly 70 laws & regulations. lack of experience Apart from facing multiple inspections, these in handling such units have to ﬁle as many as 100 returns in activity may hamper the functioning of a year. This kind of compliance burden puts the smooth progress. off budding entrepreneurs from taking up Clearly, it is not going entrepreneurial roles. to be easy. posing trouble for companies to retain And as Bhargava rightly puts their talent pool. A Crisil report also it, “NIMZ is a pilot worth trial, found that jobs were not growing but that will at best create ‘Pockets in manufacturing but in areas like of Excellence’. The nation needs an construction, where the jobs are more inclusive, diverse and vibrant ambience contractual in nature. Clearly, it is the for manufacturing to take place across labour laws that are at fault. No one is the land. A successful NIMZ alone hiring, since no one can fire. will not meet the social, economical Governance: The key to a successful and political requirements. The special NMP is governance. Unfortunately, purpose vehicle (SPV) concept is the NMP does not address this issue worth trying.” According to him, in squarely and instead talks about the final analysis, land availability and SPVs and NIMZs as though they labour laws will be critical drivers of a grow in vacuum. Governance means successful manufacturing policy. accountability and accountability According to Aiyar, SEZs are means that power needs to be correctly not picked up in India because of

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Director – Consulting (Supply Chain), PwC India, feels, “I do not think it is an overambitious figure. This is the pace that we require today. We have woken up a bit late, but better late than never. The biggest reason behind the same is that we are going to have a lot of people in the employability range. But unless & until the government provides an avenue, the problem cannot be sorted out. If we benchmark our economy to that of China, there is a big gap. To bridge this, we need to focus on manpower-intensive industries such as small scale, cottage industries, as well as and the food sector.” One would like to believe that attention will be paid to ports, roads and power capacity that will still be outside the manufacturing zones. If you consider the notion of making India a manufacturing power, a lot more needs to be done.

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decentralised with proper checks and balances. This means that the NMP should be a state-level policy and all the decisions on NIMZs should be drawn up at the state-level since everything from land to mining and labour laws are implemented there. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) – a critical component of the NMP – will work not because the Centre planned it, but because the states are ready for it. Gujarat is already gearing up for it and DMIC will work because of the state’s ability to benefit from it when it happens. The country needs a multi-speed NMP, which allows more dynamic states to blaze a trail that others can follow. It can have various models as deployed by various state governments as per their needs and favourable conditions. Putting a question mark on the government machinery’s capabilities, Bhargava says, “Getting various arms of the state governments, local civic

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bodies, State Power Distribution Company, regulatory bodies…aligned is a key factor, which will establish the success. So, the efficiency, integrity and connect in different arms of the government is the biggest factor that will either establish or hinder the success of the NMP. The fancy and laudable policies like rural roads and NREGA are outstanding pieces of document, but are they delivering? I am not being negative, but it is just that governments have to be committed to ensure its implementation.”

FRUCTIFYING POSSIBILITIES Being a true optimist, Kandaswami opines, “On an overall basis, the salient feature is it is comprehensive and seeks to address a number of issues that have affected our manufacturing. From infrastructure, ease of conducting business, skill development to labour reform – the past policies tended to focus on some of these only.”

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According to Aiyar, India cannot fail now as we are all aware that China has already got a manufacturing policy in place. After India came up with the NMP, the US has also started thinking on these lines. This is an alarming sign for us and till we become competitive, there will be no development. According to Bhargava, “Once again, execution establishes success. Even today, in this country, with the same national policies, there are outstanding success stories in states like Gujarat where the focus has been on honest implementation.” In the closing remarks, there are many conflicting policies, which come in the way of attaining industrial growth. Till this gets sorted, no policy on its own can be called the gospel for manufacturing or, for that matter, any core sector of the economy. prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in With inputs from firstpost.com

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AUTOMATION: AN ENABLER

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COMPETITIVENESS The deﬁnition of automation has widened its expanse. While earlier it was considered a substitute for manpower, today, it is looked at as a medium that creates a plethora of job opportunities for skilled manpower to operate complicated machinery. However, while the manufacturing industry is adopting automation solutions for business processes, it has yet to recognise and tap the full potential of manufacturing automation. n AD 50, Greek inventor Hero developed an automated system to open the door of the temple; the industrial revolution of the early 18th century witnessed the development of many steam-powered machines; in 1725, French inventor Basile Bouchon designed an automated drawloom taking instructions as recorded in the form of holes in a sheet of paper; automated openloop & closed-loop machines capable of taking over the tasks of human beings mindlessly and continuously. Today, the manufacturing industry has adopted state-of-the-art automation technologies to cater to the everincreasing demands of the cost and quality-conscious consumers.

AUTOMATION: A SUBSTITUTE FOR MANPOWER? While automation is usually considered the substitution of machines for workers, thus causing ‘technological unemployment’, however, it does not always result in ‘deskilling’ or the steady loss of skills, both technical and intellectual, to machines. In the iron and steel industry, new machines may have diluted skills, but in textiles and other industries, the number of semiskilled workers actually increased as employers required a labour force with the knowledge and dexterity to operate complex machinery. At Henry

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Ford’s Michigan automobile assembly lines at Highland Park (1910s) and River Rouge (1920s), low cost mass production and increased efficiency created thousands of new jobs. Manufacturing companies in virtually every industry are achieving rapid increases in productivity by taking advantage of automation technologies and by choosing relevant technologies as available in all the three categories of automation – fixed automation, programmable automation and flexible automation – as per the environment and requirement. Automation is now often applied primarily to enhance the quality in the manufacturing process by substantially reducing errors. Another major shift in automation is the increased demand for flexibility and convertibility in manufacturing processes. Manufacturers are increasingly demanding the ability to easily bring improvements in the existing product lines or to introduce new products without completely revamping their manufacturing setups. Discrete manufacturing plants adopted these technologies fast as against process industries with their longer plant life cycles have been slower to adopt and analogue-based measurement and control still prevails. The everincreasing need for global collaboration and global competition has also resulted in increased demand for reconfigurable

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manufacturing systems. Companies now are taking advantage by deploying numerical control over automated devices; taking advantages of computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software to improve or design, analysis and manufacture products to be able to meet the demands of the end consumer with speed and accuracy. IT, together with industrial machinery and processes, are aiding monitoring of control systems, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are used to synchronise the flow of inputs from physical sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators & events. Today, there are many types of automation tools to aid the manufacturing industry. These include: Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Distributed Control System (DCS) Human Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Instrumentation Motion control Robotics Computerisation is an advanced form of automation. While the manufacturing industry is adopting enterprise solutions for business

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processes, it has yet to recognise the full potential of manufacturing automation and ‘collaborative systems’. While many companies have adopted enterprise resource planning (ERP), such as robust and agile IFS applications for business processes, such business applications seamlessly get integrated with automation technologies to provide immense power to the industry to analyse and improve decision support systems. ERP systems such as IFS typically include the following characteristics: Business Performance: This would include an integrated performance management system supporting targetsetting, follow-up and analysis of performance measures. Measure library includes around 200 predefined, readyto-use performance measures that provide a fast track to performance measurement. The scorecard plays an important role in any corporate performance management (CPM) solution as the central repository for all performance-related information. Project Management: This offers comprehensive support for all stages of a project lifecycle; from initiation and planning to project execution & completion. Project analysis capabilities enable one to identify trouble areas that may affect performance, thereby making projects more profitable. By linking project management to the financial system, one can analyse actual costs and revenue throughout the project. Document Management: This is a complete document management solution that gives one full control over the company’s documentation. It handles workflows, documents & drawings and includes templates, version & release management, and support for invoice scanning & redlining. Quality Management: This enables one to define control plans; test and inspect instructions standards for parts, suppliers, or manufacturing processes; or any combination of these. Samples are linked to shop orders, purchase

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orders, serial numbers, lot numbers and processes with time stamps. The most common SPC charts for variables and attributes are supported, and capability indices can be calculated for any process. Overview forms with standard interfaces can be used to feed third-party products for more advanced statistical calculations. Financial Components: These offer a comprehensive view of business from a variety of perspectives. When one spots a trend worth investigating, one can drill in to the appropriate financial transactions and scrutinise them in detail. These components enhance control at all levels of the organisation and support regulatory needs around the world. PDM Configuration: This is a product data management tool that supports engineering design, configuration control and follow-up of items & products. Its advanced revision management capabilities help one comply with complex regulations. Integration with design tools like AutoCAD and Solid Edge, etc. provides power to capture accurate bill of materials. Manufacturing Components: These provide a simple, highly automated flow for taking care of repetitive tasks together with advanced managementby-exception functionality to trap and action exceptions. This powerful, multifaceted solution supports planning, execution, control and analysis in many types of manufacturing, in all phases of the manufacturing process, and for all employees in the organisation. It also supports leans principles as well as mixed-mode manufacturing, where different types of processing peacefully coexist in the same system. Distribution Components: These components together with manufacturing form the basis of a supply chain management solution. They offer the simplicity needed to better visualise product flows and use the system efficiently. Additionally, one can easily adapt to different distribution models

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and working methods. They give the agility needed to grow and support change throughout the enterprise and let one take advantage of real-time communication throughout the orderto-delivery chain. Process Automation Integration: This helps manage the interaction with automation equipment from different vendors. It uses OLE for Process Control (OPC) and IFS/Connect as a communication platform. Overall Equipment Effectiveness: This is a powerful tool for evaluating proposed improvements in equipment performance to increase revenue. It registers all operational events, such as availability, performance, quality and overall equipment efficiency. Preventive Maintenance: This helps one manage schedules for regular preventive maintenance. One can also schedule tasks according to his maintenance parameters, such as machine condition, specific events, a calendar, or even if an employee or contractor needs to perform a task. Collaborative Solutions: These enable one to set up a personalised portal for customers, suppliers and partners, thus giving them access to key collaborative processes. These processes range from customer orders and support management to collaborative project & product lifecycle management (PLM) processes. The easy-to-use web-based portal offers real-time information regarding supply chain management (SCM) processes and online requests for quotation (RFQ).

FUELLING THE ECONOMY Because of this cycle of demand, investment and wealth creation, India is emerging as an economic growth engine. Manufacturers’ search to gain sustainable competitive advantages leads them to extensively use automation. Automation is fuel to the economy. Pradeep Kumar Gupta, Practice Head – Ports, EPC, Manufacturing IFS Solutions India.

VFD SELECTION

WAYS TO GET THE BEST FIT Procuring an affordable and reliable variable frequency drive (VFD) not only helps in ensuring ﬂexibility in control but also helps to conserve a huge amount of electrical energy. Keeping that in mind, it is imperative to have thorough knowledge of how to match the VFD to the driven load for successful application. This quick guide will help you select and maintain the right VFDs… SHRADHA MOHANTY

A variable frequency drive (VFD) today is used in a wide range of applications. It not only helps to save energy in applications like pumps and fans, but also enhances process operations where flow control is required and decreases electrical load & voltage sags that might occur due to full voltage motor start ups. VFDs are one of the most effective motor controllers in the industry today. Hence, it is essential to have working knowledge of a VFD before implementing it. Some pointers that will help you select the right VFD…

Before selecting a VFD, it is first important to understand why there is a need to opt for one. Energy saving is the prime reason for opting for a VFD. Starting an AC motor across-the-line requires more energy, which results in a voltage dip that affects sensitive equipment. However, with the help of VFDs, starting current can be controlled. This, in turn, would help extend a motor’s life.

Depending upon the size and the operating profile of the load, a VFD should be implemented. The operating profile of the load it will drive could be constant or variable. In some cases, the operation could have frequent start & stop or it could be a continuous process. A VFD’s size and power ratings are accordingly determined for the operation.

One should also be aware of the braking requirements. With a moderate inertia load, over-voltage during deceleration does not occur. For applications, which run on high-inertia loads, the VFD automatically extends the deceleration time. A dynamic braking resistor is required if a heavy load needs to be immediately decelerated as dynamic braking helps the VFD to produce additional braking.

Selecting a proper VFD control mode greatly depends on the application. Volts-per-Hertz (V/Hz), sensorless vector (sometimes called open-loop vector) and closed loop are the three VFD control modes. V/Hz control is required for applications such as fans and pumps. Sensorless vector or closed-loop control modes are required for applications that need greater degrees of speed regulation. For applications such as paper mills, web printing presses or material converting, closed loop control is required as they provide added speed regulation.

One should also consider the control profile requirements when selecting a VFD. Control profiles are of various types and include acceleration, deceleration, ramp linearity, torque control and braking. Most of these parameters are available on nearly every VFD type in the market.

VFDs generate a significant amount of heat. Hence, enclosure ventilation or cooling may be necessary to keep the enclosure temperature within specified limits. This is necessary as the internal temperature of an enclosure can exceed the VFD’s thermal rating.

One should avoid running a standard induction motor at low speed for an extended period of time, as it could cause the motor temperature to exceed its rating due to the limited airflow produced by the motor’s fan. Also, disconnecting the switch for run/stop control of the VFD and motor reduces the VFD’s life. Hence, it should only be resorted to in emergency situations.

Harmonics generated from VFDs can overheat and damage equipment, transformers and even power distribution wiring. Hence, passive harmonic filters, including AC line reactors and chokes, are recommended for all installations. They prevent VFDs from getting damaged due to over voltages.

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CARBON STEEL MOUNTING KITS

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INTELLIGENT MODBUS ALARM CONTROLLERS

CP Das has launched the new Modbus SMS/GSM alarm controller (GT-531), an intelligent Modbus SMS/GSM gateway. It can help users to apply to M2M applications with the host, like PC, PLC, HMI and PAC via Modbus RTU communication. The GT-531 provides RS-485/RS-232 interface to connect with devices, such as PLC and PC. Th rough Modbus RTU protocol, the GT-531 could send SMS messages to speciﬁc mobile phones. Furthermore, it also supports the sound alarm application with the

pre-defi ned voice fi les. Therefore, when emergency occurs, the GT-531 would inform users immediately. For managing more GT-53x series remotely, ICP DAS provides SMS DBS software for users to apply in the system. Therefore, the GT-531 can be a powerful tool allowing users to use their mobile phone to monitor and control their business from any location. With such comprehensive functions, GT-531 will be the best solution in many fields, like machine automation, vending machine monitoring and home security application (claims the company).

ICP Das Co, Ltd - Taipei Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +2-89192220Email: julialiu@mstp.icpdas.com Website: info@icpdas.com

MODULAR PATIENT MONITORS chiller India, a leading Swiss joint venture company in the ﬁeld of medical diagnostics, has launched two new modular patient monitors, ie, TRUSCOPE elite A5 12.1” touchscreen and TRUSCOPE elite A6 14” touchscreen. These are in addition to the TRUSCOPE elite A8 – 17” touchscreen monitor already launched earlier. Salient features include: 17” touchscreen colour TFT LCD display with 13 touch buttons; 3/5/7 lead ECG waveform display (12 lead display optional); 11 diﬀerent screen

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conﬁ gurations; ST & arrhythmia analysis; drug dose calculation software & OXY CRG; external video (VGA) output; central monitoring system: wired & wi-ﬁ (optional); and data storage: SD card (optional). Optional modular upgrades are: ETCO2 (mainstream/microstream/sidestream); multi-gas monitoring; ICG (cardiac output) non-invasive; 12 lead ECG; dual IBP; and Nellcor SpO2.

Schiller India - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2920 9141, Fax: 022-2920 9142 Email: sales@schillerindia.com , Website: www.schillerindia.com

SHOT BLASTING MACHINES

urface Finishing Equipment Co offers highly specialised shot L I T automobile blasting machines for fi nishingU Aof silencers in Y different sizes. The surface fi nish requirement of the silencers is very critical. As such specialA P P R O V E D care is required while shot blasting the silencer, so that uniform and desired surface profi le is obtained. In these machines the silencers are loaded in special hanger mounted on motorised trolley. Media is blasted at set velocity uniformly over silencers through blastwheel having special control cage features. The hanger rotates in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction for thorough surface fi nishing of the silencers at a desired RA value. After preset time the blasting operation is stopped and door are opened and trolley moves out. Th e next loaded trolley enters the blast chamber and the sequence of operation is repeated. The machines are provided with heavy-duty continuously operating special dust collector conforming to CBPC norms. A suitable control panel with PLC features is provided along with the machines. C

Surface Finishing Equipment Company - Jodhpur - Rajasthan. Tel: 0291-2740128, Fax: 0291-274 0259, Mob: 09829022624 Email: sfec@sify.com, Website: www.surfacefinishing.org An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

VIBRATORY EQUIPMENT

lscint Automation has developed an innovative feeding system for feeding of ball pins of various sizes. The ball pins were having lengths from 40 mm to 120 mm and having weight from 46 gms to 450 gms. In fact, the weight at the head and LI bottom for two types of ball pins wereU AtheT Y same making them diﬃcult to orient. However, Elscint provided a single vibratory APPROVED bowl feeder for feeding all these types with minimal changeover tooling. Additionally, as the vibratory feeder was pretty big (model 630 with a bowl diameter of almost 1 meter), Elscint provided a noise enclosure for reduction in the noise level (the noise level reduced from 88 db without the enclosure to just 74 db with the enclosure), a single post stand with ±200 mm adjustment as well as a gravity chute with a linear vibrator attached to it. The customer required the ball pins to be fed one at a time so a pneumatic escapement was provided along with a time to activate the same. The ball pins were

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taken forward in a tube with the tail forward. Speeds from 60 parts per minute to 120 parts per minute were achieved depending upon the size of the ball pins.

Elscint Automation - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-2712 2059, Fax: 020-2712 2994, Mob: 09923040210 Email: sales@elscintautomation.com Website: www.elscintautomation.com An ISO 9001 Certified Company

ABSOLUTE SHAFT ENCODERS

xtending the existing range of absolute encoders (ENA-9) of resolution up to 9 bits, PG Electronics now offers the encoders with up to 8192 steps per turn (13 bits) in natural grey or binary formats. Encoders with synchronous serial interface can also be offered. For users requiring analogue positions, encoders with 0–10 or 4-20 mA output can be offered. These can be factory-programmed to give outputs for any desired angular displacement within 360-degrees. The standard absolute encoders suitable for 10– 30 V DC supply have special facility of latch, F/R and reset functions. These encoders can also be factory-programmed to give any resolution of (say 2000) steps per turn, up to 8192 number. Series ENA-13 encoders are ideally suited for radar antenna, solar-mirror concentrators, numerically controlled machines, robotics crane or drum positioning, automatic weighing systems, gate or level indicators, and many more applications. On lower end for turret machines, presses and other similar production machines, the encoders can be used extensively.

P G Electronics - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2676 3587, Fax: 022-6694 3788 Email: pge@vsnl.com

HEAVY-DUTY DRIVES

axon Precision Motor India offers the new heavy-duty drives that withstand extreme temperatures ranging from 55°C to 00°C. These drives also withstand high shock loads and vibrations according to MIL-STD810F. Ultra-high vacuum applications (low outgassing, can be baked out at 240°C). The drives have high reliability, even in harsh environments. Motor is designed to withstand harsh environments, such as extreme temperatures, high shock loads and vibrations, as well as high ambient pressure or vacuum. Even submerged oil operation is possible. Impeccable operation has been demonstrated in an extended ambient temperature range of -55°C up to 200°C. All internal components are designed to withstand temperatures of at least 240°C. External shock loads and vibrations can be absorbed over the entire temperature range without damaging the motor. Drive systems made by Maxon do their job under the most diffi cult conditions, such as, for eg, on Mars. But not only in high altitudes or in outer space, Maxon DC motors also operate in harsh ambient conditions as encountered deep underneath the earth’s surface, immaculate, dependable, efficient.

Maxon Precision Motor India Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-4173 4132, Fax: 080-4173 4132 Email: info.in@maxonmotor.com, Website: www.maxonmotor.in

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FUEL OIL DE-AERATORS

he new automatic fuel oil de-aerator (FloCo-TOP-2) safety version with integrated fi lter and shut-off valve has been developed by Afriso-Euro-Index for continuous de-aeration and fi ltration of fuel oil, diesel oil and biodiesel with 0-20 per cent FAME in oil fi red heating systems (single-line systems with return supply). Multiple fi ltration is an innovation, which feeds the fuel oil returning from the burner directly to the supply or subjects it to additional fi ltration. The purity of the fuel oil is continuously increased, which improves combustion and optimises the burner values. The de-aerators feature a metal housing with changeover valve for multiple fi ltration and integrated backflow preventer with pressure relief towards the tank. A pressure gauge (-0.7/0.9 bar) serves as a service indicator since increasing pollution of the fi lter insert causes the vacuum to rise; as a result, it is easy to see when the fi lter needs to be changed. In addition, the unit are equipped with a shut-off cock, a drain unit and a bypass valve.

Afriso-Euro-Index GmbH - Güglingen - Germany Tel: 49-7135-1020, Fax: 49-7135-102147 Email: info@afriso.de, Website: www.afriso.de

MOTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

eiko Epson Corporation has announced the M-Tracer, a sophisticated yet easy-to-use wireless motion measurement system that can be attached to a person or object to gather and analyze motion data from sports and other activities. The M-Tracer is a self-contained system that combines a highly accurate and stable

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Epson inertial measurement unit (IMU) with analytical 3D visualisation software that processes kinetic motion data captured by the IMU. In addition to human motion analysis, the M-Tracer can be used to measure and analyse the motion of industrial equipment. Epson plans to start shipping development samples in early 2012. Manufacturers commonly use gyroscopic sensors, accelerometers, and other sensors capable of measuring inertial motion in digital cameras and other electronic equipment. However, building such sensors into products to eďŹ&#x20AC;ectively use sensor functions requires extremely sophisticated arithmetic processing and specialised applications knowledge. For this reason, manufacturers have so far been reluctant to bring the beneďŹ ts of highly accurate sensors to areas such as sports, rehabilitation, and industry.

Epson India Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-3051 5000, Fax: 080-3051 5005 Email: premjith@eid.epson.co.in, Website: www.epson.co.in

V-BELTS

elcon Engineers has introduced the complete range of SWR Europe brand V-belts, cogged belts, banded V-belts, variable speed belts, etc, in India. All SWR Europe V-belts are electrically conductive (antistatic) to DIN ISO 1813, and are suitable without restriction for use in tropical regions and are oil &

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heat-resistant up to 120°C. SWR Europe oﬀ ers: widest range of V-belts in all segments; unmatched value for money; backed by over 63 years of expertise in rubber belt manufacturing; professional approach & reliable team of people; meets major international standards like: DIN ISO: green dove 14001, BS 3790: 2006, BS:3733, DIN 7753, DIN 2215 (German), RMA/MPTA: IP-20/21/22/24/26/34, IS:11038, 14261, IS: 2494, ISO:4184, 5290, 5291, and JIS K 6323.

Belcon Engineers Pvt Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2857 5318 Email: sales@belcon.co.in, Website: www.belconengineers.com

ALBUMIN SOLUTIONS

axter India a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc has announced the launch of US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Flexbumin [albumin (human)] solution, the fi rst preparation of human albumin to be packaged in a flexible container. Flexbumin uses Baxter’s Galaxy flexible container system, a proprietary multi-layer system that helps maintain albumin quality and allows the solution to be stored at less than 300C for up to 2 years. Galaxy employs barrier technology and a continuous aseptic fi lling process. Flexbumin has the same indications and provides the same stability as Buminate, and is available in both 50 ml and 100 ml flexible containers.

Baxter India Pvt Ltd - Gurgaon - Haryana. Tel: 0124-4500200, Fax: 0124-4263505 Website: www.baxter.in

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sophistication, thereby making them perfect for industrial application. The products can be customised by incorporating the speciﬁcations provided by clients. These products are used on a large scale in the following areas: small dies & tools, jewellery designing, manufacturing automotive lamps, production of small components, in training institutes for training programmes, etc.

INDUSTRIAL PCS

&R Industrial Automation offers the new Automation PC 620 innovative industrial PCs that rely on experience collected over many years of industrial PC development and many applications. These modular, fan-free industrial PCs provide optimal flexibility and ergonomics. The APC620 provides optimal adaptability and ergonomics. Mechanical design is based on the results of extensive shock and vibration tests that place the highest demands on the materials. The main advantages of these industrial PCs are their modular design, the flexibility of the slots and the well thought out arrangement of interfaces and drives. The display units have also been updated with new technology. Modular interfaces allow adjustments to be made to meet various requirements. The elimination of cable connections for PC components, stable fitting of circuit boards and the optional use of mass memory without rotating parts (CompactFlash) together with a very robust mechanical construction accounts for a high level of protection against breakdowns.

B&R Industrial Automation Pvt Ltd - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-6601 1522, Fax: 020-6601 1520 Email: office.in@br-automation.com, Website: www.br-automation.com

GLUE DISPENSING ROBOTS

co-Tech Solutions & Systems manufacturer and oﬀers CNC engraving machines, glue dispensing robots, CNC robotics, CNC trainer lathe machines, CNC trainer milling machines, etc. Besides these, the company also imports a gamut of products, like CNC controllers, axis drives & motors, etc. The products are designed with utmost precision and are a reﬂection of superlative technological innovation and

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LINEAR ROBOTS

udel India oﬀers linear robots that are available from one, two and three-axes modules. U A L I T YThese robots are built using the standard components from Gudel. They can transport A P P R O V Ecan D be up to 10m/s², while loads from 10 to 3600 kgs. Accelerations speed can be up to 500 O mtr/min and up to 0.1 mm repeatability. The modular design with hardened and ground guideways, with rack or toothed belt drive permits high loads and dynamics and guarantee a high degree of positioning accuracy and quiet operation. Appropriate controls, grippers and peripheral devices can be supplied on request. C

Air Fluid Engineers & Equipments - Chandigarh - Haryana. Tel: 0172-5012220, Fax: 0172-501 2221 Email: airfluid@airfluidindia.com, Website: www.airfluidindia.com An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

Eco-Tech Solutions & Systems - New Delhi. Tel: 011-4142 0618, Fax: 011-4142 0618 Email: joshivivek1963@yahoo.com Website: www.ecotechsolutions.in

anfoss VLT automation drives (FC-300) offered by Air Fluid Engineers & Equipments is a single drive concept that covers the entire range of application, which is a major UALITY benefit in commissioning, operating and maintaining the equipment. The VLT automation drives offer an intelligent plugAPPROVED and-play technology and unmatched reliability. These are extremely effective flexible and cost effective drives suitable for all industry applications, from simple speed control to dynamic servo application. They meet the requirements for enclosure class IP20/chassis, optional IP21/NEMA 1, IP55/NEMA 12, IP 54/NEMA 12 or IP66 NEMA 4x. The VLT automation drives feature logic control functions and a sequence control based on events and actions. They come standard with safe stop functionality suitable for category-3 installations according to EN 954-1. Th is feature prevents the drives from starting unintended. The logic control panel (LCP) can be plugged in/out during operation.

Gudel India Pvt Ltd - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-2545 9531, Fax: 020-2545 9530 Email: info@in.gudel.com, Website: www.gudel.com An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

AUTOMATED CAR PARKING SYSTEMS

n this era of rapid growth, there is no space for parking cars. Concrete car parks are costly and time consuming. Th is is solved by the puzzle parking systems constructed from prefabricated steel sections that can be setup quickly. Intech Systems oﬀers PLC-based automation solutions for multi-level puzzle car park systems. Salient features include: pallet reservation system for commercial complex; operator-free automatic systems for residential buildings; touchscreen-based user interface & car status indication for ease-of-use; car calling by car number, allotee’s name or apartment number; extremely reliable & safe operation due to use of non-contact sensors in place of limit switches; and eliminating problems caused due to alignment errors & jamming. Field Bus architecture for sensors reduces messy cable work and ensures hassle-free operations. Frequency drive based pallet motor control ensures smooth operation. Optimisation software saves loading/unloading time, while at the same time improving eﬃciency. Human presence sensors ensure safety.

Intech Systems Chennai Pvt Ltd - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-4353 8888, Fax: 044-4353 7888, Mob: 09943538888 Email: info@intechchennai.com Website: www.intechchennai.com

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WELDING MANIPULATORS

aliSRP Technologies offers a wide range of precision manufactured welding manipulators that are widely used in varied industries for welding purposes. These products come in a wide range of choices and successfully meet the expectations and varied requirements of our clients. Also manufactured are columns and booms for welding machines. The unique design of crossbeam & vertical columns, and the guide track is made of steel & beam strength released after welding. It is planned and burnished as a fi nished product. It has high boom lifting speed and covers a wide range of turning degree. Salient features include: vertical stroke ranging from 3000 mm to 6000 mm; horizontal stroke ranging from 3000 mm to 6000 mm; compatible with MIG/ MAG, SAW & TIG welding equipment; fi xed vertical lifting speed of 1200 mm/m; steplessely variable horizontal speed ranging from 100 mm/m to 1500 mm/m; and operator’s pendent with necessary controls, such as vertical movements, horizontal movements, etc.

KaliSRP Technologies Pvt Ltd - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 09791111379, Mob: 09884178414 Email: kalisrp@kalisrp.com, Website: www.kalisrp.com

PALLETISING ROBOTS

uka Robotics (India) has introduced the world’s heaviest palletising robots to meet potential demand from FMCG, logistics and F&B industry. These heavy-duty palletizing robots (model KR 1000 1300 Titan PA & KR700 PA) can safely load goods of 1300 kgs & 700 kgs respectively. Kuka Robotics already supplies palletising robots internationally to numerous renowned clients. The palletising robots are very useful in loading and wrapping big and heavy goods and are typically used by FMCG, logistics and consumer goods companies. These robots help Indian manufactures to increase productivity & quality, leading to increased proﬁtability. Technical speciﬁcations include: (for model KR 1000 1300 Titan PA) 6-axes, 1300 kg payload, reach of 3202 mm, and weight of 4690 kgs; and (for model KR 700 PA) completely new 4-axes kinematics; 700 kg payload, fastest cycle times in 700 kg class, reach of 3320 mm, and weight of 2850 kgs.

Kuka Robotics (India) Pvt Ltd - Gurgaon - Haryana. Tel: 0124-4635774, Fax: 0124-4635773, Mob: 09818335503 Email: info@kuka.in, Website: www.kuka.com

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

atek Automation oﬀers powerful programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with unique motion control features. These PLCs can be used to control up to 8 stepper motors or 8 servomotors in position control mode. They are available with 920 KHz of pulse train output (PTO) and high-speed counters of 920 kHz. The PLCs come with special function blocks to make motion control very simple. Special functions exist for speed control and D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 1 | SEARCH - THE INDUSTRIAL SOURCEBOOK

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machine homing. Besides the special motion control functions the PLCs come equipped with all the standard features of PLCs, like timers, counters, internal relays, memory coils, etc. The PLCs are equipped with a 0.1 ms timer, the fastest in the industry for this category (claims the company). Th ere are 3 categories of CPU units, ie, economical, high-performance, NC positioning units. All these 3 units are equipped with the motion control function with varying speeds of PTO output 20 kHz, 120 kHz and 920 kHz.

Strategi Automation Solutions Pvt Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2847 3114/15, Fax: 022-2847 3114 Email: amitha@strategiautomation.com Website: www.strategiautomation.com

ROBOT HANDS

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eejtech India offers robot hands (EOAT), grippers, vacuum cups, sprue cutters, air hands, air nippers, quick changers, tilt units, modular clamping systems, etc, manufactured by Gimatic SpA, Italy. Some of the advantages of these robot hands include: specifically developed profi les, high flexibility at reasonable price, each point of the part attainable, development of special elements to solve customer’s problems, etc. Technical features and specifications are: ready-to-use

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as per design, more than 200 patented products, customised applications, dynamic and ﬂexible, etc. The robot hands are used in robots as end arm in industries, like automotive, packaging, medical, etc.

Neejtech India - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2656 1312, Mob: 09825040231 Email: sales@neejtech.com

GANTRY ROBOTS

recision Automation & Robotics India offers gantry robots (GL, GR & AG series) that are high-speed Cartesian robots used for typical handling applications requiring top access and overhead transport, like machine tending, pick-&-place operation and palletising. Standard gantries are availableU AinL Ivarious TY series of confi gurations, each having a range of capacities and A Pstandard P R O V axes ED specifications. GL series line gantry robots have two for vertical and transfer motions, typically used for material ON T R Ohave handling applications. GR series rectilinear gantry robots three standard axis, the cross movement axis (X), in addition to the vertical (Z) and transfer (Y) motions, typically used for material handling applications, where small cross travels are necessary. GA series area gantry robots have three standard axes, the cross movement axis (X), in addition to the vertical (Z) and transfer (Y) motions, typically used for material handling.

Precision Automation & Robotics India Ltd - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-6646 2000, Fax: 020-2439 2843 Email: sales@parirobotics.com, Website: www.parirobotics.com An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

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TE WERA oﬀers welding automation and robots for welding. Welding rotators are available from 5 MT to 300 MT, self-centering, and self-aligning types. Y U A LinI Tconventional, Column and boom for submerged arc welding are PR O V E Dfrom small to large sizes. Welding manipulators available range from 500 kgs to 20 MT, as well as in standard to ON T R O types. Hard automation is available for users’ tilting welding requirements. Robotic automation is provided for welding requirements of users. Q

ATE WERA Pvt Ltd - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-27474457, Fax: 020-6611 4196, Mob: 09850574575 Email: indiasales@ate-engg.com, Website: www.ate-engg.com An ISO 9001 Certified Company

CONTROL & AUTOMATION PRODUCTS

midst global recession where customers are expecting high quality products at low price, Omron others a wide range of high quality control and automation products. Th is range cover products, like temperature controllers, power supplies, timers, sensors, monitoring relays, switches and programmable controllers. The introduction of these new models is a part of Omron’s expansion plan to cater to the needs of Indian customers who want high quality & reliable products but are weighed down by the need for reduction in cost due to intense competition from low cost solution providers.

Omron Automation Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-4072 6400, Fax: 080-4146 6403, Mob: 09980943045 Email: in_enquiry@ap.omron.com, Website: www.omron-ap.co.in

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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS

rithvi Power Engineers oﬀers industrial robots for various applications, such as: arc welding, palletising, coating, painting, dispensing, metal cutting, spot welding, bagging, narrow gap welding, etc. These robots are used in automobiles, fabrication, cement, rubber, steel (sheet), chemical plants, wire, etc; and in various industries like dairy & food, fabrication & structural, fertilizer, etc.

Prithvi Power Engineers - Noida - Uttar Pradesh. Tel: 0120-4256488, Fax: 0120-4256488, Mob: 09818899636 Email: prithvipowers@yahoo.com Website: www.prithviengineers.com

LOADING & UNLOADING ROBOTS

V Robotics & Automation India oﬀers robots for loading and unloading materials. These robots pick up jobs from conveyor and load them to the machines and unload ﬁ nished jobs from the machines to the conveyors. The robots help load any type of job irrespective of the weight to be loaded onto the machines. They can be customised for online operation on the assembly lines.

S V Robotics & Automation India Pvt Ltd - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-2439 0444, Fax: 020-2439 0700 Email: vikas@svispm.com, Website: www.svispm.com

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rasad Wemo Robot System, in joint venture with Wemo ALITY Automation (Sweden), offers linear robotsUthat cover the need for injection moulding machines ranging from 25 tons to APPROVED 1500 tons. These robots are designed for maximal stability and precision, high speed and trouble-free operation. One can choose among three different models. Model ES economy servo is a costefficient solution, which can handle most basic needs; model FS full servo is for more complex solutions where there is a demand for maximal flexibility; and model HS high-speed servo is for extremely short cycles.

Prasad Wemo Robot System Pvt Ltd - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2583 0112, Fax: 079-2583 0129, Mob: 09377737924 Email: plastics@prasadgroup.com, Website: www.prasadgroup.com An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

ROBOT/SYSTEM CONTROLLERS

rise Technologies offers dynamic next-generation robot/ system controllers (DX100) that feature robust PC architecture and provides system-level control for robotic workcells. These controllers have patented multiple robot control (up to 8 robots/72 axes), as well as I/O devices and communication protocols. The dynamic interference zones protect robot arm and provide advanced collision avoidance. Advanced robot motion (ARM) control provides highperformance. Best-in-class path planning dramatically reduces teaching time. The controllers have small, lightweight Windows CE programming pendant features colour touchscreen with multiple window display capability. Unique cross-shaped navigation cursor reduces teaching time. All operator controls are located on pendant. Program fi le names can be up to 32 characters long. Other features include: fast processing speed provides smooth interpolation; convenient compact fl ash slot & USB port facilitate memory backups; conserve power during robot idle time, providing up to 25 per cent energy savings; highly flexible fieldbus support; and easy connection to information infrastructure through standard network options.

Arise Technologies Pvt Ltd - Dist Roorkee - Uttar Pradesh. Tel: 09719854992, Mob: 09411055273 Email: sales@ariseindia.co.in, Website: www.ariseindia.co.in

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and most models have the ﬂexibility of being mounted in tabletop, wall or ceiling conﬁ gurations. The ProSix 6-axis robots use the same industry leading Epson RC520 PC-based controller that controls the popular E2 series robots (Scara) and Epson EZ modules (linear modules). These are ideal for applications where 6axis dexterity is required, such as small parts assembly, dispensing, lab automation, machine tending, material handling, medical device manufacturing, packaging, food handling and many other applications requiring speed, precision and/or smooth motion.

Epson Robots - California - USA Tel: +1-562-2905910, Fax: +1-562-2905999 Email: info@robots.epson.com , Website: www.robots.epson.com

ROBOTS & MANIPULATORS

impletec Automatics manufactures and offers robots and manipulators that work with clockwork precision, doing heavy and hazardous work under most demanding and difficult conditions. These robots and manipulators work with human-like skill for loading/unloading hot billets to presses orientation and loading/ unloading of heavy components to machines, automatic transfer of components from one point t o a n o t h e r, e t c . S e v e r a l manipulators can work in tandem, doing mu ltiple activities in fully automatic cycle/sequence. The manipulators are offered for programmed movement of components to several destinations, giving time for intermittent operations. These can move on overhead rails, f loor mounted tracks or can be stationary.

Simpletec Automatics Pvt Ltd - Kolkata - West Bengal. Tel: 033-2577 6438, Fax: 033-2556 8905, Mob: 09903030366 Email: simpletec@vsnl.net, Website: www.simpletecautomatics.com

ASSEMBLY LINE MONITORING SYSTEMS

rocess Care Systems (India) offers assembly line monitoring systems that help in immediately sensing any holdup in any one of the stages automatically and communicate reason for holdup either automatically or with some more inputs from the operator at a particular stage instantaneously. In these systems each machine/station have an electronic device called station monitoring unit (SMU) installed with a tower lamp (optional) connected to it. Th ree lamps with colours red, amber, green in the tower lamp are used to indicate different status of that particular machine/station. Running of the machine is indicated by lighting up of green lamp and down is indicated by continuous fl ashing of red lamp. When the operator acknowledges this down by pressing one of the keys: material, maintenance, or alarm, amber, the lamp gets lit up with all remaining lamps turned off. All the station monitoring units are connected to an LSDU through RS-485 bus.

Process Care Systems (India) Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-4352 1111, Fax: 080-4352 1140, Mob: 09731900027 Email: info@datacareindia.com, Website: www.datacareindia.com

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SINGLE-AXIS ROBOTS

una Bearings oﬀers KA series single-axis robots that are lightweight. Salient features of these single-axis robots include: high rigidity, easy system installation & maintenance, complete selection of accessories for most applications, compact, customised, etc. Applications of the single-axis robots are in precision industry, FPD industry, conveying equipment, inspection & testing equipment, assembly equipment, etc.

Luna Bearings - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2342 7671, Fax: 022-2342 7773 Email: sales@lunabearings.com, Website: www.lunabearings.com

AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

achmann Electronic offers automation systems for demanding climate conditions. Where most manufacturers guarantee electronics to operate according to specifications in a non-condensing environment, Bachmann Electronic says it is now going one step further. A new process reportedly enables the safe operation of the company’s M1 automation system even when condensation is present. The cold climate modules are seen as the appropriate solution for all applications in demanding climatic conditions. A special preparation of the circuit boards in the modules enables the effects of electro-migration to be prevented during operation after condensation. The vapour deposition allows this material to reach zones and structures that could not be coated with fluid-based processes. According to the company, the components used in their modules are specified for an extended operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C and all connectors are gold-plated for a robust design. As a result, the use of a switchgear cabinet cooling system is said to be unnecessary in most cases.

Bachmann Electronic GmbH - Feldkirch - Germany Tel: +43-5522-34970, Fax: +43-5522-3497188 Email: info@bachmann.info, Website: www.bachmann.info

PACKAGING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

ekuma offers worldclass upstream/downstream packaging automation systems for parts handling of any kind. Customised automation systems as per users’ requirements are also offered. The downstream automation turns complex customers’ requirements into simple, reliable and highly efficient solutions. The interaction between high-speed robots and testing technology assures that parts are produced efficiently and with toplevel quality. State-of-the-art applications with up to 4 x 64 cavities are common. Solutions and knowhow to produce article most effectively with core competences using state-of-the-art automations are also provided. The packaging automation systems are used in In-mold-Labeling (IML systems) with innovative solutions for packaging, applicable to injection moulding, blow molding & thermoforming, ie, thin-wall containers, lids, dairy products, Yogurt cups, etc. These are also used in medical, pharmaceutical and personal healthcare, high-speed & clean room technologies, ie,

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syringes, petri-dish, contact lenses, infusion ports, razors system, packaging products, etc.

Hekuma GmbH - Eching - Germany Tel: +49-8165-6330, Fax: +49-8165-633333 Email: sales@hekuma.com, Website: www.hekuma.com

MODULAR AXIS CONTROLLERS

esto Controls oďŹ&#x20AC;ers modular axis controllers (type SPC-200) also known as smart positioning controllers developed on the basis of high-speed digital signal processing and a memory without backup battery. Their applications include control of pneumatic and electromechanical axes with stepping motors, as well as peripheries. The modular axis controllers can drive up to 4 axes. Th is oďŹ&#x20AC;ers an inexpensive means of controlling an axis mix, ie, a system with the optimum technology for each individual function but with just one controller. Pneumatic or electrical axes of spindle or toothed-belt type can be selected from the modular positioning system. Pneumatic drives for gripper, linear and swivel motions can be integrated into a positioning system along with the sensors via decentral function I/Os. The modular axis controllers are easy to operate and program with their attachable control unit, or via convenient WinPISA software, which is used for editing programs in the NC language.

Festo Controls Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-2289 4100, Fax: 080-2783 2058 Email: info_in@festo.com, Website: www.festo.com

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VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

lexible Automation Systems oﬀers a wide range of variable frequency drives (inverters) from Shihlin Electric Taiwan. These are available from 0.2-160 kW in various series, like SS, SE, SH, SF & SE2 series. Salient features include: built-in speed control knob to adjust speed easily; standard RS485 serial communications supporting Modbus & Shihlin’s protocol; highperformance sensorless vector control technique stands ideal for constant torque applications with 32-bit RISC CPU highspeed computation. These drives have innovative, high-precision non-rotary autotuning. The short time overload capacity is increased to 100 per cent 1S. Range of output frequency is expanded to 0–1,000 Hz, which is a good choice for high-speed motor applications. Soft PWM function provides low noise operation and reduces causing radiofrequency interruption to outside. A variety of built-in substrates is available, like Proﬁbus communication module, deviceNET communication module, 4-20 mA current output expansion board, terminal-type communication expansion board & I/O expansion board (relay output).

Flexible Automation Systems Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-2228 2427, Fax: 080-2225 7108 Email: fasindia@vsnl.com, Website: www.flexibleindia.com

BRUSHLESS DC MOTORS

lectroCraft’s RapidPower, EXC, and E-series are fast, low vibration BLDC motors. By utilising M-8 ceramic and rareearth neodymium magnets, the BLDC motors provide quick acceleration and consistent speed (up to 15,000 RPM) needed for applications, such as centrifuges, fans and pumps. Sealed ball bearings and reduced torque ripple from skewed magnetisation also ensure a smooth operation at any speed. The Rapid Power Nema 34 is a compact, high-performance brushless motor incorporating ball bearing construction, a low cogging electro-magnetic design with both low audible and magnetic noise. It is available with a halleﬀect commutation encoder or a variety of optical encoders for higher precision applications.

ElectroCraft (Asia) Ltd - NT - Hong Kong Tel: +852-31632250, Fax: +852-31632251 Email: skwok@electrocraft.com, Website: www.electrocraft.com

AC DRIVES

bhar Engineering oﬀers the versatile penta power range of AC and DC drives from KB Electronics Inc, USA. Among them is the KBVF AC drive, an adjustable frequency drive designed to provide variable speed for standard 3 phase AC induction motors. Application areas include conveyors, feeders, packaging, fans, pumps, printing, indexers, etc. Adjustable linear acceleration and deceleration is provided making the drive suitable for soft start applications. The output voltage is sinewave coded PWM operating at 16 kHz, which provides high motor torque, high eﬃciency and low noise. Simple trimpot adjustments eliminate the computer like programming required on other drives. The main features include adjustable RMS current limit and I2t motor

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overload protection. Adjustable slip compensation provides excellent load regulation over wide speed range. Electronic inrush current limit that eliminates harmful AC line inrush current and a built-in dV/dT ﬁ lter that reduces harmful voltage spikes to the motor are standard features.

Abhar Engineering Pvt Ltd - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-2622 0178, Fax: 044-2626 0552 Email: venugpl@md3.vsnl.net.in

HOLLOW SHAFT MOTORS

ertical hollow shaft motors manufactured and oﬀered by Elcen Machines, are used for irrigation purposes. These motors are available in TEFC and SPDP constructions. Manufacturing range coves from 5.0 HP to 30.0 HP in 3000 RPM and 1500 RPM. Apart from standard motors, the company also oﬀ ers duel (multi) speed motors, frequency inverter duty motors, torque motors, hollow shaft motors, brake motors, geared motors, loom motors, crane duty motors, motors for non-standards voltages and frequency, like 415 V, 380 V, 230 V, 115 G to 50 Hz, and 460 V, 230 V, 115 V to 60 Hz, etc.

Elcen Machines Pvt Ltd - Vadodara - Gujarat. Tel: 0265-2634777, Fax: 0265-2648501 Email: info@elcen.com, Website: www.elcen.com

AC INVERTER DRIVES

arsen & Toubro oﬀers new generation of AC inverter drives (model J-7) that incorporate the latest technological advancements in AC induction motor speed control. Th ese new generation drives are factory-programmed and ready to run. These inverter drives have standard LED display. The keypad is intuitive and includes parameter copying functions to copy parameters from one drive to another. These are general-purpose AC drives with their sine wave PWM design that provides low motor noise and high starting torque, with a current overload rating of 150 per cent for 60 seconds. The AC inverter drives are feature-packed, compact yet economical and their V/F control makes them suitable for most of the general applications. The digital operator includes a 3-digit LED status display. An optional RS-485 Modbus RTU serial communication port is available.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-6752 5656, Fax: 022-6752 5858 Email: dc-ccd@lth.ltindia.com, Website: www.larsentoubro.com

TORQUE MOTORS

C torque motors oﬀered by NBE Motors are designed for operation under LITY prolonged stalled torque or special torque characteristics. R O running VED Horsepower and speed are secondary O Common applications T Rconsideration. for these motors are in winding, drives where rotational speed must L

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decrease and torque must increase with diameter of roll. Since torque speed curve of the torque motors is approximately linear, they are well suited for these applications. A torque motor develops its maximum torque at or nearly locked rotor condition, unlike other standard motors. Winding drive requires decreased speed and increased torque as roll diameter increase. Applications are in winding of plastic ﬁ lms, rolls, strips, aluminum/copper/brass/steel wire strips, paper rolls, etc.

NBE Motors Pvt Ltd - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2274 0467, Fax: 079-2274 1196, Mob: 09327049213 Email: info@newbharat.com, Website: www.newbharat.com An ISO 14001:2004 / ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

AC DRIVES

ommander SK AC drives from Control Techniques are smaller, more versatile, cost-competitive drives introduced to meet the present and future needs of customers in the biggest sector of the market. These drives are designed to encompass the needs of the mainstream distribution and OEM markets, with the easiest possible installation and set-up that take in some 80 per cent of applications. The AC drives are packed with features to appeal to both the distribution and OEM markets. As standard these drives are simple to ﬁt and can be programmed for most tasks in a matter of minutes, inputting just 10 basic parameters on the front-mounted keypad. Despite their simple and compact headline they are packed with features that reﬂect their benchmark status in

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the general-purpose drives market, dynamic braking, ModBus, PID control, EMC ﬁ lter, ﬁeldbus options, extensive memory, basic closed-loop and positioning control, even task scheduling. Compact dimensions are supplemented by easy DIN rail mounting in sizes A and B (up to 1.5 kW). The AC drives feature easy-to-use power terminals even for the smallest size unit and all sizes have an internal braking chopper available across the range for easy dynamic braking when an external braking resistor is connected.

Control Techniques India Pvt Ltd - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-2496 1123, Fax: 044-2496 1602 Email: sales@controltechindia.com, Website: www.controltechniques.com

DC MOTORS

elite Electro Service oﬀers DCA L I U motors with kW/HP 0.18 /0.25 to 18.60/25, voltage 12 V to 440 A P PV,R O speed RPM as per customers’ requirements, frame size 80 to 180. These motors Oare NTR suitable for various applications, such as in plastic machinery, packaging machinery, pharmaceutical machinery, wire & cable industry, food industry, biscuit plants, rolling mills, textile machinery, oﬀ set machinery, health/gym equipment, cement plants, ceramic machinery, metal cutting machinery, paper mills, etc. C

Delite Electro Service - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2929 3920, Fax: 079-2274 3375, Mob: 09825022091 Email: delectroservice2006@yahoo.com, Website: www.dcmotorindia.com An ISO 9001:2000 Certified Company

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SENSORLESS DRIVES

anfoss Industries oﬀers sensorless voltage vector control drives (VLT2800 series), available in 0.37 kW to 4 kW, 200 V to 240 V and in 0.55 kW to 18.5 kW, 380 V to 480 V. These drives are compact in size and have side-by-side mounting in any direction. Some of the features of the sensorless drives include: book style IP-20, built-in RFI ﬁ lter and DC coils; integrated PROFIBUS and DeviceNet (optional); and metasys or FC protocol as standard (RS485).

Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-5550 1555, Fax: 044-5500 1444 Email: danfoss.india@danfoss.com, Website: www.danfoss.com

BATTERY-OPERATED MOTORS

otomag Motors & Controls offers battery-operated and EV grade motors for traction. These motors are compact, high current capacity and intermittently are of severe overload capacity, brazed winding terminations for stable operation at elevated commutator temperatures. They are used in electric bicycles, tricycles, toy cars, go-carts, beach vehicles, forklift trucks, stackers, golf carts, motorised caddies, cleaning equipment, electric fourwheelers, etc. Standard features of the motors include: vacuum impregnation for durability, fullysealed bearings, high carbon steel shafts, aluminum die-cast end-bells for lower weight and better heat dissipation, class B/F/H insulation depending on the application, dynamically balanced rotors, robust connectors, high efficiency CRNO stampings, superior fi nish and aesthetics, etc. The motors are also used in low-voltage mini motors for use in domestic appliances, fountains, valves, water pumps, booster pumps, etc.

Rotomag Motors & Controls Pvt Ltd - Vitthal Udyognagar - Gujarat. Tel: 02692-236 005, Fax: 02692-235 209 Email: mail@rotomag.com, Website: www.rotomag.com

AC DRIVES

eha Automation offers AC drives that are induction drives designed with IEC standard. Th is group of adjustable frequency drives and inverters control the speed of AC induction motors in factory automation processes and industrial OEM machines. These AC drives have routinely offered the best in motion control. The series servo sports ultra-fast frequency times and new vibration control features, while the ultra-compact servo/driver has slimmed in size by 47 per cent and the inverters offer a new concept for preventing electrical interference.

Neha Automation - New Delhi. Tel: 9810153980, 9810453980, Fax: 011-2513 3805 Email: neha_automation@yahoo.com Website: www.nehaautomation.com

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STEPPER MOTORS

ech-Tex Manufacturing Co manufactures and oﬀers stepper motors (model MTS-5 & MTS-7) that are rated at voltages of 6 V, 12 V and 24 V. Model MTS-5 is a 4phase stepper motor with step angle of 15°. Two coils with 2 windings each are enclosed in a 24pole stator. High coercitivity sintered magnetic rotors have 12 poles and run on sintered bronze bearings. Steel spindles are hardened and polished. Motor dimension is Æ 48 x 24 and mounting dimension is on clip or with gear box. Model MTS 7 is also a 4-phase stepper motor with step angle of 7.5°. Two coils with 2 windings each are enclosed in a 48-pole stator. The magnetic rotor has 24 poles and runs on sintered bronze bearings. Motor dimension is Æ 55 x 25.4 and mounting dimension is 66.7 mm.

Mech-Tex Manufacturing Co - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2565 2276, Fax: 022-2566 6315 Email: info@mechtex.com, Website: www.mechtex.com

HIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVES

xpert Eazy series high-frequency drives manufactured by Amtech Electronics (India) incorporate a proprietary PWM sinusoidal waveform designed especially to operate motors and spindles running at extremely high speeds. These are available in wide range, ie, 2 HP to 215 HP. Standard features include: 80character, 4-line LCD with backlit 8-key keypad; output frequency available up to 3000 Hz; air gap eliminator; multi-spindle

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operation; RS-485 MODBUS communication; ground fault, short-circuit protection; in-built PID controller; power loss ride through; 150 per cent overload for 60 seconds; motor thermistor input; fault history up to last ten faults; extensive electronics diagnostics; advance DSP controller; and highly reliable hardware design & output short circuit protection. Applications are in internal grinding machines, surface grinding machines, milling machines, lens polishing, crank pin grinders, centerless grinders, special-purpose high-speed machines, etc.

Amtech Electronics (India) Ltd - Gandhinagar - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2328 9101, Fax: 079-2322 4611 Email: info@amtechelectronics.com, Website: www.amtechelectronics.com

BRUSHLESS DC MOTORS

achometric Controls manufactures and offers brushless DC motors without brush and commutator combination; and the commutation is achieved by electronic switching. These brushless DC motors offer various advantages over conventional DC motors, viz, maintenance & trouble-free operation, compact size, lightweight, higher efficiencies, long life, low cost, etc. The motors have windings on stator and magnets on rotor. International quality motors are available in the range of 0.02 to 10 kW, with speed ranging from 200 RPM to 12000 RPM and voltages

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from 12 V to 220 V DC. The DC motors are made in frame sizes of 23, 34, 36, 58 and 67. BLDC drives (controllers) form the integral part of the package with these motors and are oﬀered to suit the above motors. The input of the drives can be DC source like battery or AC mains supply. The motors can be supplied with inbuilt drive or external mounting one.

Tachometric Controls - Pune - Maharashtra. Tel: 020-2439 1385/4625, Fax: 020-2434 5547 Email: sales@tachometric.com, Website: www.tachometric.com

DC DRIVES

hyristor controlled DC drives oﬀered by Gayatri Controls are variable speed regulators, suitable for controlling speed of shunt or compound motor up to 200 HP with diﬀerent models. These products are used as OEM equipments in various industries, like chemical, packaging, paper, pharmaceutical, plastics, rolling mill, rubber, and textile.

Gayatri Control & Automation Pvt Ltd - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2584 0686, Fax: 079-2584 1836, Mob: 9825387551 Email: info@gayatricontrol.com , Website: www.gayatricontrol.com

DC MOTORS

aminated yoke DC motors manufactured by Benn Electricals are available in IP:22/IP:23 protection and in the range of 3.7 kW to 50 kW. As the name suggests, the entire yoke is of laminated construction. These DC motors are more compact in

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design, with high power to weight ratio having good commutating ability under high ripple armature currents given by thyristor drives, and also have good dynamic response. The laminated yoke DC motors are also available in totally enclosed construction (IP:44/IP:54 protection) with surface cooling provided by a small AC motor driven force cooling fan (blower) mounted on top of the motor.

Benn Electricals Pvt Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2845 5306, Fax: 022-2845 4105, Mob: info@bennelec.com Email: benn@vsnl.com, Website: www.bennelec.com

AC DRIVES

acon NXP industrial variable speed AC drives (liquidcooled) from Hi-Rel Electronics are state-of-the-art AC drives for use in all applications where robustness, dynamic performance, precision and power are required. These AC drives have been designed to provide the best possible control under all circumstances and thus to ensure a high operational quality and availability for the entire lifetime of the system. Some of the features include: complete power & voltage range; control induction & permanent magnet motors; dynamic open & closed loop vector control; complete range of communications & I/O options; and fast drive-to-drive communication. The wall-mounted units are equipped with internal EMC ďŹ ltering, and the power electronics is integrated into

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an all-metal frame. These units are designed for use in applications where the drive has to be compact and easy to install.

Hi-Rel Electronics Pvt Ltd - Gandhinagar - Gujarat. Tel: 079-3240 7227, Fax: 079-2322 6498 Email: contact@hirel.net, Website: www.hirel.net

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riental Motor offers electromagnetic brake motors, synchronous motors, torque motors, AC speed control motors and watertight motors to meet specific application requirements. A wide variety of standard AC motors in frame sizes ranging from 1.65 inch to 4.09 inch square with output power of 1 W to 200 W are also available. There are two basic types of AC motors: standard induction motors that run continuously and reversible motors that allow for bi-directional operation. AC motors with additional functionality are also available. These types of motors include: electromagnetic brake motors to hold loads in a power-off situation; clutch & brake motors for quick starts and stops; synchronous motors and low-speed synchronous motors for a fi xed speed in synchronisation with the power frequency; watertight motors for applications where the motor is splashed or washed with water; and torque motors for tension control and winding applications.

Essence Engineering - Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh. Fax: 040-2705 1259, Mob: 09866964469 Email: business.essence@gmail.com, Website: www.essenceengineering.com

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oneywell has announced the introduction of the Voyager 1202g single-line laser scanner with Bluetooth wireless technology, longer battery life and a field-replaceable battery. Designed specifically for end users that demand superior scan performance, the latest addition to the renowned Voyager line provides the ability to read virtually any 1D bar code, improving productivity and leaving minimal room for human error associated with manual data entry. An updated and dependable replacement to the VoyagerBT 9535, the wireless Voyager 1202g is equipped with tool-free battery exchange and a long-lasting battery that delivers up to 45,000 scans per charge. The Voyager 1202g offers superior scanning of even the most damaged or hard to read 1D barcodes and also provides users with the safety of a cable-free environment, reducing the risk of job-related injury. For a superior out-of-box experience, the Voyager 1202g offers support for all popular interfaces in a single scanner, replacing the time consuming process of scanning programming bar codes with automatic interface detection and confi guration.

Honeywell Automation India Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-6765 0579 Email: shailesh.deshmukh@honeywell.com Website: www.honeywellaidc.com

AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

asco Umformtechnik offers automation solutions for forming tasks, such as a fully automatic hammer-forging unit, in which two industrial robots replace the blacksmith. Th is had been regarded as infeasible for a long time because of the complex tasks the operator has to accomplish when forging in the closed die. Taking this into account the company has developed special gripping tools adapted to the dynamic processes when holding the workpieces as well as software to enable the industrial robots to fulfi ll their tasks precisely and reliably. The complex developments have been protected by a series of patent specifications. The experiences of more than a dozen users worldwide show that the advantages surpass the mere rationalisation effect by far. Exact reproducibility of all processes and their sequence create stable conditions, which bring about a clear increase in quality and a decrease in the reject rate.

Lasco Umformtechnik GmbH - Coburg - Germany Tel: +49-9561-6420, Fax: +49-9561-642333 Email: lasco@lasco.de, Website: www.lasco.com

EGG CODING CONVEYORS

haskara Advanced Automation manufactures and oﬀers fully-automatic egg coding conveyors (model FA-360 & FA500) that are suitable machines to print required four-line matter on eggs by inkjet process. The inkjet process can code the eggs with manufactured and packed dates through an automatic feeding system. Th is systems consist of an AC motorised belt conveyor, cross slide arrangement for horizontal

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indexing and two feeding roller conveyors at both the ends. Once the row of pallets is fed through a feeding conveyor, the coding starts automatically and continuously on the eggs. All the operations are fully automatic controlled by PLCs, except tray loading. Productivity is 360 and 500 eggs/min. Technical speciﬁcations include: belt width of 400 mm; belt material of nylon reinforced; belt speed ranging from 40-45 mts/min; drive of 1 HP & 1.5 HP; power input of 3-phase, 415 V AC; and pneumatic slide indexing.

Bhaskara Advanced Automation - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-2342 0558, Fax: 080-2342 0558, Mob: 09886330317 Email: info@baaindia.com, Website: www.baaindia.com

CASTFIL PTFE PUTTY

ollon Bearings manufactures and off ers castfi l PTFE putty/ LITY brushable. It is aU Atwo-part epoxy-based cold weld metal repair compound suitable for maximum temperatures up to P R O V E D compound possessing high 120°C. Castfi l is aA P self-lubricating mechanical strength. It bonds R O strongly to most metals and plastics and offers long life protection against wear, abrasion and corrosion. Castfi l PTFE putty/brushable fi nds extensive usage in prevention of leakage in gas/liquid pipelines or valves; repair of blow holes, porosities, discontinuities, etc, in castings; repair of damages caused by abrasion or corrosion; rebuilding of critical machined parts; and repair of oversized bearing bores, worn out shafts and scored guideways. L

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Rollon Bearings Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-2226 6928, Fax: 080-2225 0319 Email: rollon@rollonbearings.com, Website: www.rollonbearings.com An ISO 9002 Certified Company

ASSEMBLY LINE CONVEYORS

rodAid Engineers have developed assembly line conveyors making use of the latest technology. Some of the features include: aluminum extruded sections, driven by drum motor instead of conventional geared motors, variable speed unit using VFD drives, etc. These conveyors are offered with widths ranging from 100 mm to 600 mm, lengths up to 20 m, depending upon customers’ applications. The conveyors are also available with optional special features, such as win charts railing, railing for local lighting, electrical trunking, pneumatic push-type fittings, emergency off with tower lamp, railing for tool hanging, working tables, etc. With years of experience and standardisation of most of the elements, the conveyors are offered with short delivery schedules within 4 weeks (claims the company).

Prodaid Engineers (P) Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-6534 5363, Fax: 080-2837 4961 Email: prodaid@vsnl.net, Website: www.prodaid.com

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VACUUM PUMPS

il-sealed high vacuum pumps oﬀered by Blowtech have airﬂow from 50 LPM to 2000 LPM. These vacuum pumps have maximum vacuum of 0.005 Torr. They are available in single and double-stage versions. The oil-sealed high vacuum pumps are beltdriven. Other range of products include liquid-ring vacuum pumps & compressors, and industrial vacuum cleaners & dust collectors.

Blowtech - Dist Thane - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2845 8372, Fax: 022-2845 7073 Email: blowtech@hotmail.com, Website: www.vacuumcleanerindia.com

DIAPHRAGM VACUUM PUMPS

ri Vishnu Pumps Manufacturing Co oﬀers diaphragm vacuum pumps and compressors that are available in capacities ranging from 10 LPM to 75 LPM. These are 100 per cent oil-free and are available in lightweight aluminium die-casting. They are practically maintenance-free. The diaphragm vacuum pumps and compressors are ideal for use in medical, pharmaceutical and miniature compressor applications.

Sri Vishnu Pumps Manufacturing Co - Dist Thane - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2845 8372, Fax: 022-2845 7073 Email: vishnupump@rediffmail.com, Website: www.minivacpumps.com

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HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS

hashwat Systems offers standard as well as custom–built hydraulic power units. Utmost care is taken to ensure that UALITY quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. The entireArange hydraulic power units is P P Rof OV ED painted with polyurethane paint, to avoid corrosion, effectively. Th is ensures quality Performance of our power units under all climatic conditions, even in coastal areas, where the salt content is high in the atmosphere. Only standard accessories, such as suction strainers, fi ller breathers, pressure gauges, gauge isolators and return line fi llers, etc, are used during the manufacturing process and high quality pumps and valves of world-renowned brands like Atos, Rexroth, Vickers, etc, are used in these hydraulic power units, always ensuring excellent performance. Th is commitment to maintaining quality standards ensures longevity and reliability of these systems. With such adherence to quality standards it is no doubt, the range of hydraulic power units have already made a name for themselves in this highly competitive field. C

Shashwat Systems Pvt Ltd - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-6521 4825, Mob: 09824051536 Email: admin@shashwatsystems.com Website: www.shashwatsystems.com ISO 9001:2008 by TUV SUD

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PRECISION LATHES

antra Engineering Agencies oﬀers Alpha precision lathes that are manufactured by Zhejiang Kaida Machine Tool Co Ltd, China. Some of the salient features of these precision lathes include: AC induction motor for main spindle with variable frequency drive; ball screws & AC servo drives and motors for X and Z axes; Z-axis bed induction hardened & ground; hardness ranging from 400 BHN to 450 BHN; wide base heavy-duty cast iron legs; and higher ratio of bed width to centre height.

Sri Yantra Engineering Agencies (P) Ltd - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-4071 0555, Fax: 080-4071 0556 Email: info@yantraengineers.com, Website: www.yantraengineers.com

DIAPHRAGM SEALED GAUGES

B Trade Syndicate oﬀers micro diaphragm sealed gauges that are built to withstand corrosive aggressive, abrasive, heterogeneous, highly viscous and crystallising media (gaseous & liquid) typical or process industry. Chemical sealed also enable a hygienic connection. Features & speciﬁcations include: size: 63 (compact sealed), 100 & 150 mm; case & bezel (IP-65): SS304 crimp-type/snap-action bayonet-type; wetted parts:

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stainless steel; accuracy: ±1 per cent of FSD; mounting: stem, panel & surface type; and range: vacuum, 0.6 to 250 kg/cm². Applications are in chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, food processing industries, in water & sewage treatment plants and in electric power plants.

M B Trade Syndicate - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-4123 4492, Fax: 080-4123 4492, Mob: 09243103836 Email: mbts@airtelmail.in, Website: www.mbtradesyndicate.com

UNIVERSAL ISOLATION TRANSDUCERS

-Care offers universal isolation transducers that take DC voltage (0-10 V)/DC current (0-20 mA/4-20 mA) as input and provide stable, optically isolated DC output in the form of voltage or current. Features include: jumper selectable current or voltage inputs, jumper selectable 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA output, simultaneous current and voltage output, dual output for single input, settable and gain off set. Isolation amplifiers are used as analogve interfaces between systems with separated grounds. The module inputs and outputs are electrically isolated from one another. The units operate on auxiliary power input of 90~260 V AC. Output can be connected to PLCs, analogue/digital indicators, data logging instruments or control. These are ideal for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and central monitoring systems.

V-Care Electronics - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 080-2360 5588 Email: support@vcare-electronics.com

REFRIGERATED OIL COOLERS

arkin Equipments manufactures and oﬀers air-blast coolers. The uncontrolled rise in temperature of hydraulic oils, lubrication oils, coolant oils and other liquids result in reduced eﬃciency and sometimes leading to inaccuracies of sensitive components, like spindles, bearings, valves, etc, due to thermal variations. The DL model of refrigerated air coolers can be supplied with or without circulation pumps. The media to be cooled passes through a specially designed evaporator chamber and is cooled continuously by circulation. Highly reliable hermetic compressors of reputed-make are used. Electrical controls with overload protection; indicators lamps HP/LP switches and timers are incorporated. The required temperature can be set and controlled through an electronic device. Capacities available are up to 30,000 Kcal/h.

Warkin Equipments Pvt Ltd - Hubli - Karnataka. Tel: 0836-233 1730/3383, Fax: 0836-233 3373 Email: warkin@airtelbroadband.in

LABEL GUMMING MACHINES

utomatic label gumming machines oﬀered by Jacsons Engineers are very simple in operation. These label gumming machines are useful for automatic, smooth and speedy sticking of the labels on various types and sizes of bottles & containers. Here the labels come one-by-one from the magazine stand and stick on the bottles & containers automatically. These machines are electrically driven simple-in-use, quite, very smooth in

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operation and fast. Technical data include: label range: width 25 mm to 205 mm, length 75 mm; output: 35 to 40 bottles container per min; container diameter 27 mm to 150 mm; container height 35 mm to 270 mm; gum roller 160 mm length; geared motor 400/440 V 3-phase 0.25 HP with reduction gear; overall dimensions: length 28” x width 24” x height 15”; feeding magazine capacity 250 labels (approx); and nett weight 60 kgs approx. The label gumming machines ﬁ nd applications in pharmaceuticals, food, pesticides, agro, cosmetic, distilleries, beverages, chemicals, packing industries, etc.

Jacsons Engineers - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079-2584 1814, Fax: 079-2584 1408, Mob: 09426518809 Email: info@jacsonsengrs.com , Website: www.jacsonsengrs.com

CNC CAM GRINDING MACHINES

drives Millturn Consortium oﬀers CNC CAM grinding machines. Some of the essential accessories include: high-pressure coolant system with multiple coolant jets, hydraulically operated tail stock and steady rest, closed guard with sliding doors with acrylic windows, telescopic guard, coolant ﬁ ltration system, wheel dressing system (diamond roller), drive dog type work driver, machine levelling pads, etc.

Xdrives Millturn Consortium - Bengaluru - Karnataka. Tel: 09845290989, Mob: 09845290989 Email: xdrives@sify.com, Website: octo@sify.com

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POLARISCOPE METERS

hirag Electronics manufactures and offers polariscope meters that are especially useful for PET preform manufacturers and PET preform industries. These are optical inspection devices used to detect internal stresses in plastics. The light source is mounted beneath one sheet and is powered by external power source of 220 V AC with earthen pin. Material to be examined is placed between the two sheets and viewed through the sheet mounted opposite the light source sheet. A defect in preform can be easily detected by using this equipment. When preform is held parallel to viewing field, colour pattern is seen known as isochromatic fringe. Th is indicates magnitude of the stresses introduced during moulding process. When a preform is held 45-degrees to viewing field, a coloured pattern known as isoclinic is seen, which indicates direction of stresses. Not only can the molecular bi-refrigerant flowlines (fringes) be seen in colour but the black isoclinic lines are visible when the preform axis is parallel to the molecular orientation strains.

Chirag Electronics - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2894 2160, Mob: 09869018560 Email: chirag_electronics2003@yahoo.co.in

PORTABLE VISCOMETERS

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ole-Parmer offers Thermo Scientific Haake 1 plus and 2 plus handheld rotational viscometers. These viscometers provide quick, exact and reliable measurements for a variety of fluid

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types ranging from paints to shampoos to sauces, and oils. The compact systems have a small, battery-operated design for quick field tests and comparative measurements. These lightweight digital viscometers can be operated handheld or on a stand (order separately) with a simple, one button that eliminates setup time and allows hassle-free testing. The systems can be used for quick viscosity tests for process optimisation, machine adjustment, or to ensure that the product is within specification. By displaying viscosity on a digital display, human error associated with manual timing and misreading analogue dials are eliminated. Th ree different-sized rotors are included with the meter for multiple application capabilities. The systems include three rotors, carrying case, and four AA batteries. Model 1 plus also includes two 150mL sample cups; and model 2 plus includes one 150-mL sample cup.

Cole-Parmer India - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-6716 2222/ 209, Fax: 022-6716 2211 Email: response@coleparmer.in, Website: www.coleparmer.in

FLUID COUPLINGS

luidomat offers drain-type fluid couplings (type HLN-LC) for combustion engine drives. These couplings are enclosed into stationary housings that are connected to the engines by SAE housing. The output shaft of the fluid couplings can be connected to the driven machine through an elastic coupling/cardon shaft or a pulley. HLN couplings meet the requirements of power

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takeoff unit with all the advantages of fluid couplings. These couplings have an integral shaft driven pump for circulation of oil through the fluid coupling working circuit and through an eternal oil cooler. An electrically operated byepass valve is provided to achieve continuous clutching and declutching duties. Some of the advantages include: no loads startup of the engine; absorb stock loads & dampers torsional vibrations; smooth startups of driven machine; belt slippage avoided in belt drives; and no wearing parts & long life. The fluid couplings are offered in three models that are suitable for a wide range of power up to 800 kW.

Fluidomat Ltd - Dewas - Madhya Pradesh. Tel: 07272-268102, Fax: 07272-258581, Mob: 09981122008 Email: info@fluidomat.com, Website: www.fluidomat.com

HONING MACHINES

endt India offers Dela-Pena numeric controlled E-series honing machines with horizontal spindles developed to deliver complete honing solution for production of smallto-medium batch sizes and prototypes. Siemens touch-pad numeric controls provide precise, efficient, repeatable honing on through and blind bores for a wide range of components, like rocker arm, con-rod, fork shifter, fuel injection parts, aerospace components and dies. Some of the special features are: compactness with stability; assured by rigid module plate design; providing repeatability of stroke & size; and for accurate bore geometry across a broad range of applications. Ergonomic design provides operator comforts and efficiency, whilst on interlocking guard ensures operator safety. Th e E-series honing machines are available in 2 versions, namely E1000S and E-2000S for diameter range of 1.14 mm to 25 mm and 1.14 mm to 120 mm respectively with fully adjustable stroke length of 300 mm.

Wendt India Ltd - Hosur - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 04344-405500, Fax: 04344-405620 Email: venkateshms@wendtindia.com Website: www.wendtgroup.com

SELF-LUBRICATED BEARINGS

pares & Components Co oﬀers Lubo’s multi-layered selflubricated (LBB) bearings. The backing materials used in the ball bearings are made up of carbon steel, stainless steel or bronze. These bearings can substitute for conventional bearings where it is desired to save space and to provide superior shock and impact load resistance. The bearings maintain a low coeﬃcient of friction and usable without lubrication at high load, low speed operations with excellent wear resistance. These have excellent resistance against almost any chemical attack. The

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bearings are satisfactory with rotating, oscillating and axial sliding motions with excellent dimensional stability. Th in wall thickness and lightweight construction enable a compact design of the product. The bearings have similar static and dynamic friction with elimination of stick-slip under very low sliding speed. Various standards are available for quick delivery.

Spares & Components Co - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2883 1051, Fax: 022-2883 6769 Email: sudhir@spco.in

SHORTWAVE INFRARED LAMPS

ritish Electricals oďŹ&#x20AC;ers shortwave infrared lamps in which heat is transmitted directly in the form of electromagnetic rays, at a velocity of light. These are not only the fastest form of heat, but are also suitable for particularly demanding applications, such as vacuum technology and cleanroom conditions. Infrared heat is particularly economical on energy compared to other heat sources because it acts quickly, directly on product. These are suitable for all kinds of applications in which the attainment of high temperatures in the shortest possible time. Application areas are PET perform heating in stretch blow moulding machines; paint baking; rubber coating drying; soldering fusing in PCB industries; sterilising/mirror coating drying in glass industries; printing ink drying in oďŹ&#x20AC; set machines; powder coating curing; impregnation plants; paper coating drying; all type of laminations; preheating prior to embossing; screen printing curing on T-shirts and textiles. The standard range of

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shortwave infrared lamps are SW-500, SW-1000, SW-1600S, SW2000S, SW-3000S are 240 V; SW-1600D, SW-2000D, SW-2500D, SW-3000D are 415 V. All these lamps are with round cap and 100 mm long lead wire at both ends and for horizontal mounting application only.

British Electricals - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-4062 0000, Fax: 022-4062 0099, Mob: 09324408335 Email: info@britishelectricals.com, Website: www.britishelectricals.com

UNIVERSAL SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

ippon India oďŹ&#x20AC;ers universal signal conditioners manufactured by APCS, Australia. These are DIN rail mounting (model USC-701) signal conditioners that combine measurement and control function in single instrument to provide user-selectable solution for most signal conditioning applications. They can be programmed directly using access module or PC. Users can adjust basic calibration functions, such as zero, span, trip point, etc. Userselectable hardware options, dual analogue input, dual digital input, current or voltage retransmission, sensor supply and isolated trip relays. The model provides substantial range of software functionality includes maximum demand control, dual input function with A*B, A/B, A+B, A-B, largest of A and B, average of A and B, 100 point linearise PID control, speed measurement, digital ďŹ lter options.

Nippon India - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-4062 0000, Fax: 022-4062 0099 Email: info@nipponindia.com, Website: www.nipponindia.com

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PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS

upiter Electronics offers pressure transducers (MSP series) suitable for measurement of liquid or gas pressure, even for difficult media, such as contaminated water, steam and mildly corrosive fluids or gases. The transducer pressure cavity is machined from a solid piece of 17-4 PH stainless steel. Standard version includes a ¼” NPT pipe thread allowing a leakproof, all metal sealed system. There are no O-rings, welds or organics exposed to the pressure media. Measurement specialities proprietary microfused technology, derived from demanding aerospace applications, employs micro-machined silicon piezoresistive strain gauges, fused with high temperature glass to a stainless stele diaphragm. Th is approach achieves media compatibility simply and elegantly providing an exceptionally stable sensor without the p-n functions of conventional micromachined sensors. Features include: high accuracy, digitally compensated, single-piece stainless steel construction, ranges up to 10,000 PSI or 700 bar, amplified outputs, wide operating temperature range, low pressure confi guration, etc. Applications are in pumps and compressors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, off road/ mobile equipment, energy and water management, pressure instrumentation, refrigeration equipment, agriculture equipment, train braking systems, etc.

Jupiter Electronics - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-2517 0795, Fax: 022-2517 0867, Mob: 09819575467 Email: sales@jupiterelectronics.co.in, Website: www.jupiterelectronics.com

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HOT RUNNER PRODUCTS

lmec Heaters & Controllers offers hot runner heaters that are made of nickel chrome resistance wire placed inside chrome nickel steel tube fi lled with mgo powder and compacted for faster and efficient heat transfer. These heaters are annealed to acquire malleability for bending into any shape. The hot runner heaters with built-in thermocouples are also available. Hot runner bushes are produced with hot runner heaters of different cross section with inner brass and outer stainless steel cover. Salient features include: sheath temperature up to 800°C; higher watt densities; built-in type J (or) K thermocouples; available in following cross sections: 3 mm x 3 mm, 3.3 mm x 3.3 mm, 3.7 mm x 3.7 mm, 4.5 mm x 4.5 mm, rectangle 4.2 mm x 2.2 mm, 3.2 mm x 1.8 mm, & round 1.8 mm, 3.3 mm, 3.7 mm; rugged & durable construction; and available as per customers’ specifications. Applications are in moulds & dies, nozzle heating, sprue bushings, etc.

Elmec Heaters & Controllers - Chennai - Tamil Nadu. Tel: 044-2225 0313, Fax: 044-2225 3554, Mob: 09383123566 Email: sales@elmecheaters.com, Website: www.elmecheaters.com

FIRE ROLLING SHUTTERS & FIRE DOORS

andhi Automations offers fi re rolling shutters and fi re doors. These are constructed of galvanised or stainless steel in a variety of gauges, slat designs and fi nishes for unsurpassed strength, durability and style. A wide range of styles

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meet or exceed industry ﬁ re safety testing standards including UL, FM and ULC. The doors are also compliant with all NFPA-80 standards. These doors close automatically under governor control after separation of fuse link. UL-listed brush– type smoke gaskets satisfy smoke retardation requirements. Additional safety options include the ﬁ re Sentineltime-delay release device photoelectric or ionization-type smoke detectors, with/without heat detector. Additionally available uninterruptible power supply for use with motor-operated doors allows door closure by central alarm or smoke detector under motor power.

Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd - Mumbai - Maharashtra. Tel: 022-6672 0200, Fax: 022-6672 0201 Email: sales@geapl.co.in, Website: www.geapl.co.in

HOLDBACK DEVICES

MTG Mechtrans Techniques oﬀers holdback (backstop) devices. Normally these units are used as overrunning clutches, where the shaft overruns at high speeds. The units have individually spring loaded centrifugally lift oﬀ sprags, housed in a cage by means of pins connected with rotating inner ring

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having driving contact with outer ring. Bore diameter is up to 220 mm. Key attributes include: permissible wide radial run-out; wearfree & long life; easy assembly; no special lubrication required; and maintenance-free. Applications are in inclined conveyors, elevators, pumps, blowers, fans, gearboxes, electric motors, geared motors, pumps & compressors, ball mills, engine starters, etc.

NMTG Mechtrans Techniques Pvt Ltd - Ahmedabad - Gujarat. Tel: 079â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2282 1527, Fax: 079-2282 0214 Email: nmtg@nmtgindia.com, Website: www.nmtgindia.com

MECHANICAL POWER PRESSES

hailesh Machine Tools oďŹ&#x20AC;ers mechanical power presses that are available in both C-frame and pillartype versions. These power presses come in the range of 3 tons to 250 tons capacity. The power presses are available in most economical type of construction with several standard and optional features, such as manual auto lubrication systems, knockout arrangement, electronic hand safety, single & double or ungeared versions as also pneumatic feeders & straighteners and decoilers for

automation purposes.

Shailesh Machine Tools Pvt Ltd - Rajkot - Gujarat. Tel: 0281-246 1102/62, Fax: 0281-246 1665 Email: info@shaileshmachines.com Website: www.shaileshmachines.com

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DC SERVOMOTORS

aldor’s DC high-performance servomotors are designed rugged to meet demanding requirements of industrial motion control. These servomotors can be supplied with many electrical and mechanical options so the design ﬁts your application. Features include: high continuous 155°C design for dependability; premium 200°C moisture resistant, multi-coated wire for reliability; non-hygroscopic polyester high temperature class H varnish; variety of electrical winding for versatility for user application needs; enclosure protection for demanding environments; variety of termination options to suit user requirements; quality servo grade bearings with Exxon PolyrexEM polyrex grease for longer life; optimum selected copper-graphite brushes for maximising life; variety of feedback devices; and stock and custom design available. The DC servo motors are presently used worldwide in applications, such as X-Y tables, factory automation, coil winders, labeling equipment, machine tool, insertion machines, robotics, pick & place, packaging, converting equipment, assembly equipment and laboratory equipment.

INTERFACE TERMINAL BLOCKS

hoenix Contact GmbH manufactures interface terminal blocks with two PDT contacts. These interfaces consist of 14 mm narrow base terminal blocks as well as pluggable 2-PDT relays. They are narrow, quick and easy to install and throughout bridgeable. Despite the little space required, the contacts can carry a direct load of up to 6 A, 250 V AC. Due to the pitch-free jumper system, the interface terminal blocks save space and costs. The modular, pluggable structure with universally useable relays ensures ﬂexibility and convenient handling, from the system planning to many years of use. Supplementing actuator variants take up all connections of the actuators directly at the interface and save feed-in and return conductor terminal blocks as well as their wiring. Further performance features are IP67 protected relays, safe disconnection according to VDE 0106-101, integrated input and protection circuits, and the possibility of marking with standard terminal block marking material.

Baldor UK Ltd - Bristol - UK Tel: +44-1454-850000, Fax: +44-1454-859001 Email: mcrocker@baldor.com, Website: www.baldor.co.uk

Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co KG - Blomberg - Germany Tel: +49-5235-341512, Fax: +49-5235-341825 Email: info@phoenixcontact.com, Website: www.phoenixcontact.com

COMPACT SERVO DRIVES

-Tech manufactures highly integrated frequency-inverters and servo-drive controllers. These products are available with an optional CANopen interface, making positioning possible in real-time. Due to the high integration level of the servodrive, essential space can be saved in the cabinet, since a 1.5 kW controller with closed loop speed control and CANopen interface requires only a base area of 80 by 130 millimeters.

D-Tech GmbH - Bielefeld - Germany Tel: +49-5205-982851, Fax: +49-5205-982828 Email: sv@d-tech.de, Website: www.d-tech.de

OXYFUEL & PLASMA CUTTING SOLUTIONS

everal types of metal cutting solutions exist in the market today, and selecting the right technology that maximises investment and produces the best cutting results can be a business’ best decision. In India, oxyfuel and plasma are the most widely-used cutting technologies. Oxyfuel cutting employs a chemical (exothermic) reaction between oxygen and steel to generate suﬃcient heat to melt the steel, which is blown out of the gap by the gases used. Th is method is only suitable for cutting carbon steel and is typically used to cut plates that are more than 50 mm thick. Oxyfuel cutting is not eﬀective on stainless steel or aluminum. Plasma cutting uses a high-temperature, electrically-conductive gas, such as nitrogen and oxygen to cut through any material that can conduct electricity. It is suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous material, and metal that is in any condition (even rusted, painted, or grated). It usually covers thicknesses ranging from gauge to 50 mm.

Hypertherm (S) Pte Ltd - Singapore Tel: +65-68412489, Fax: +65-68412490 Email: technology.hypertherm@hypertherm.com Website: www.hypertherm.com

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MONOCHRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELLS

osch Solar Energy AG offers monochrystalline solar cells (M 3BB) that are efficient, high-performance and reliable. These solar cells offer impressive features including: high annual yields, even with sub-optimal levels of sunlight, thanks to excellent performance in weak light conditions; exceptionally stable performance, thanks to using purest silicon & to high-resistance wafers, produced in-house; improved cell processing as a result of narrow performance tolerances; reliability of short & long term supply, due to high production capacity; and pioneering 3-busbar technology reduces the series resistance & helps to boost the power output in the module. The solar cells come in 150 pack as smallest packaging unit and are suitable for controlling/ checking incoming goods digitally using a barcode system. Production & quality control includes: 100 per cent classification under IEC 60904 & IEC 60891; 100 per cent testing of reverse-current; and regular calibration at Fraunhofer ISE.

Bosch Solar Energy AG - Erfurt - Germany Tel: +49-361-21950, Fax: +49-361-21951133 Email: sales.se@de.bosch.com, Website: www.bosch-solarenergy.de

CHAIN HOISTS

heng Day designs electric chain hoists for the global market. Models YSE, YSF, YSH, YSL, and YSS series have greatly increased eﬃciency and productivity in business. These hoists work individually, or apply with motorized trolley, geared trolley and plain trolley functionally. The advantages & features include: mechanism load meets FEM 2 m, dual speed motor, provides precisely position, meets diﬀerent load requirement and low voltage control 48 V, prevent leakage of current, for operator safety. Motor brake and

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mechanical brake are reliable and safety. If brake coil is damaged or malfunctioning, then the mechanical brake the stops automatically. Limit switches are equipped at top and bottom ends and shut oﬀ power automatically to prevent load chain from running out. Phase error relay is a special design of electric board which prevents motor from running reverse phased. These are available with slipping clutch for overload protection as well as emergency stop. Currently the load capacity of 160 & 190 hoists and trolleys ranges from 500 kgs to 30,000 kgs to meet the market demands.

Cheng Day Machinery Works Co, Ltd - Taichung Hsien - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-26881581, Fax: +886-4-26881509 Email: info@chengday.com.tw, Website: www.chengday.com.tw

ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS

hejiang Shuangniao Machinery Co mainly develops, designs and manufactures hoisting equipment and crane systems. These products are involved in production industries that require lifting of heavy parts and equipment during the production process or when loading/unloading for transport purposes, for eg, in lifting shipping containers in truck yards and harbours. SHH suspended electric chain hoists are available with suspension hooks. Push, geared or electric trolley is available upon request. The hoist body pressing steel structure, high strength body is light and compact. Low voltage control, standard 24 V, 36 V, 48 V is optional. Top and bottom hooks are fitted with safety latches as standard. Drop forged steel suspension & load hooks are heat-treated and fracture-resistant. In case of dangerous overloading or abuse, the hook does not fracture but will slowly yield. Limit switch devices fitted at both top & bottom ends, switch off power automatically to prevent load chain from running out.

Zhejiang Shuangniao Machinery Co, Ltd - Huangze Shengzhou Zhejiang - China Tel: +86-575-8350007, Fax: +86-575-8351765 Email: sales@tbmhoist.com, Website: www.tbmhoist.com

DIGITAL & ANALOGUE DRIVES

s a global specialist in custom motor and motion technology, ElectroCraft provides engineering capabilities and worldwide resources. With meticulous engineering and advanced electronics, rhe CompletePower speed controls and servo drives oﬀer unprecedented reliability and precision servo motion control. From precision medical dosing systems to the rugged performance of industrial automation systems, the CompletePower devices can handle a wide variety of applications. The line powered ACE500 is the newest addition to the ElectroCraft Plus series of all digital servo-ampliﬁers designed to provide today’s OEM with maximum brushless servo performance at the lowest possible cost. The ACE500 series utilises the latest in DSP-based drive design architecture to provide software selectable torque, velocity, and position mode (step & direction) operation. Sine wave commutation using encoder feedback provides smooth torque at low speeds for demanding motion control requirements found in robotic, direct drive, and linear motor applications.

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ACCU-LINE LASERS

-Laser Optoelektronik oﬀers accu-line lasers (model Z3A). The power supply of these small lasers is provided by a standard accumulator and is equipped with an on/oﬀ switch. There is no transformer or annoying cable any more. The accu-line lasers are developed for small machines like band saws, radial saws, mitre circular sawing machines, etc; and are therefore easy to use and to install. These semiconductor lasers are able to project a very sharp red line of approximately 1 m length. The very precise accu-line laser make the user work a lot easier and help to achieve good quality.

Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH - Frieburg - Germany Tel: +49-761-2964444, Fax: +49-761-2964455 Email: info@z-laser.de, Website: www.z-laser.com

SEAMLESS STEEL HONED TUBES

ee Young Industrial Co manufactures and oﬀers various kinds of ﬂuid power transmission series and line operation series products. Seamless steel honed tubes (YP 35H) are available in ID Ø18 to 350 mm; OD Ø25-420 mm; and come in length of 1000 to 6000 mm. The materials of construction of these products include JIS G3445, STKM 13C or similar machinery carbon steel tubes. Symmetry of the products is instance. All products

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tolerance meets with international standards. Tubes are processed through honing by vertical honing machines and horizontal honing machines after being imported as raw tubes from Europe and carefully examining them for high quality control. The tubes are assembled as per customer’s requirements. Applications are in various kinds of precision mechanical tubes; hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder tubes; construct use multi joints cylinders; steel axis pipes; injection machines and robotic arm.

Yee Young Industrial Co, Ltd - Chang Hua County - Taiwan Tel: +886-4-7990077, Fax: +886-4-7992277 Email: yy799@ms.22.hinet.net, Website: www.fluid-power.com.tw

NON-CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVES

or a wide range of applications, where no electrical conductivity is necessary, Heraeus offers a selection of different glues to fulfi ll the requirements of assembly and semiconductor applications. A temperature range from 80°C to 180°C and curing times from 10 sec to 90 min covers a wide range of applications. Depending on the kind of device and size of bare dies, die attach glues with different flexibility are available. High shear strength and excellent reliability are the advantages of these materials to connect bare dies and different components like lids, optical components to leadframes, flexible substrates, foils, LCP and many other basic substrates.

W C Heraeus GmbH - Hanau - Germany Tel: +49-6181-35051, Fax: +49-1681-353131 Email: wc-heraeus@heraeus.com, Website: www.wc-heraeus.com

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INTEGRATED PLANNING TOOLS

ne of the novelties from X-Visual Technologies is the Visual Net-Planner, a planning tool for plant engineering and network planners. The new software solution for the planning and documentation of complex data networks and telecommunication distributors reportedly enables fast and eﬃcient planning processes. In particular, the automated documentation is said to guarantee a high degree of planning security and companywide quality assurance.

X-Visual Technologies GmbH - Adelershof - Germany Tel: +49-30-63926125, Fax: +49-30-63926127 Email: info@x-visual.net, Website: www.x-visual.net

PRESSING MACHINES

EIT manufactures and oﬀers trouser-waistband-extensionpressing machines. These pressing machines have digital programmer (DPS-touch): up-to-date and user-friendly touchscreen programmer automatically controls the machines via individual programs and increases productivity. Separate program selection switch allows quick change of programs when using DPS-touch programmer and improves workstation layout. Pressing templates made of stainless steel are customized templates according to the trouser design. Pressing template on moveable device has added ﬂexibility for various trouser sizes. Pressing with zipper is possible as special buck construction prevents marks when pressing with the zipper in the

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trouser. Unloading and smoothing device feature automatic unloading of the trouser after pressing the cycle and increases productivity. Template swingout device is provided for also ironing the right fl y on the same buck. Ironing surface for the right fl y including buck, stand and BRI-3 steam iron: separate ironing surface to iron the right fl y (underlap) with an iron/multi-use workstation.

VEIT GmbH & Co - Landsberg - Germany Tel: +49-8191-479204, Fax: +49-8191-479199 Email: info@veit.de, Website: www.veit.de

WIRE TWISTERS

he Eraser Company manufactures and oﬀers wire twisters U A L I T Ytwisting needs. (model G10S) that are used for many diverse These wire twisters can twist pre-stripped stranded wires, APPROVED twist strands of two or more wires together, twist wrapped shields on coaxial cables and O N tighten the twist of already twisted wire. They are supplied with one set of three twist length spacers to vary the twist length, depending on application needs. Twisting inserts can be ordered depending on wire size to be twisted. Some of the technical speciﬁcations include: wire sizes optional, twist length up to 1” depending on spacers used, twisted pairs not to exceed 2 18 AWG, three size spacers, power of 115 V 60 Hz, etc. C

The Eraser Company, Inc - New York - USA, New York Tel: +1-315-4543237, Fax: +1-315-4543090 Email: info@eraser.com, Website: www.eraser.com An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

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VIBRATION LEVEL LIMIT SWITCHES

ibranivo vibration level limit switches (model VN-1000) from UWT are used for level monitoring in all types of containers and silos. These limit switches can be used with all powdery and granulated bulk materials that do not show a strong propensity to form crusts or deposits. They can be delivered with ATEX approval for use in hazardous areas. A selection of fields of application includes: industry of building materials (lime, Styrofoam, moulding sand); food industry (milk powder, flour, salt); plastics industry (plastics granules); timber industry; chemical industry; and mechanical engineering. The Vibranivo oscillating probe is normally screwed into the lateral container wall so that it is level with the fi lling height to be registered and monitored. The device can also be mounted onto the top side of the container. In this case an extension piece is used to mount the probe level with the height to be registered. The length of the probe can be up to 4 m with an extension tube or up to 7 m with an extension rope.

UWT GmbH - Betzigau - Germany Tel: +49-831-5712328, Fax: +49-831-76879 Email: eva.konzelmann@uwt.de, Website: www.uwt.de

RECIPROCATORS

praymation Inc manufactures and oﬀers reciprocators that are electronically reversible electronically programmable reciprocators providing precise repeatable motion and painting. A simple operator interface oﬀers immediate push-button control of speed, stroke length, and position. Model 360176 reciprocator is a member of the new S3 generation of reciprocators. It is a completely new design that continues the heavy-duty tradition of Spraymation painting machines. Salient features include: vertical column is only 10½” (267 mm) wide; base is 13” (330 mm) wide; stroke can be designed for strokes up to 15’ (4.5 m) using modular design; carriage travels on a square track using ball bearing wheels; carriage is driven by heavy-duty chain; adjustable counter weight is used on a separate track to balance the spray applicators; and designed for a payloads of 20 Lb (9 kgs) or 40 Lb (18 kgs).

Spraymation Inc - Florida - USA Tel: +1-954-4849700, Fax: +1-954-4849778 Email: sales@spraymation.com, Website: www.spraymation.com

THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEMS

aytek GmbH offers thermal imaging systems (model GS100/ GS110) for quality control in glass processing applications. The GS100 system is an automated infrared temperature measurement system for glass bending, forming, annealing and tempering processes. These systems improve profitability and product quality, reduce setup time and also reduce scrap. They detect defects quickly and automate quality monitoring for ISO9000. Some of their features include: view complete thermal images and temperature profi les; defi ne product-specific confi gurations and data fi les; customise and display zones overlaid on thermal image; automatically analyse zone temperatures; failsafe alarm logging; optional analogue or digital outputs; automatic emissivity correction for low emissivity glass; and

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multiple language support. The GS110 system incorporates all of the features of the GS100 system. It is suited for monitoring and optimising of glass treatment processes. Coated glass has very low emissivity values. By quickly detecting thermal irregularities within the glass and identifying defective heating elements, the GS110 allows glass processors to improve product quality and uniformity and reduce scrap. Further the GS110 system allows users to setup predeﬁ ned recipes to accommodate frequent product changes, such as loads of diﬀering thickness.

Raytek GmbH - Berlin - Germany Tel: +49-30-4780080, Fax: +49-30-4710251 Email: raytek@raytek.de, Website: www.raytek.de

DRILLING MACHINES

uickmill’s Intimidator G-series drilling machine has been one of the best solutions for large part machining, for performance and simplicity. Designed and built to provide the best value in both milling and drilling solutions, these high horsepower machines are sure to hit a home run for users. Features include: Fanuc 21i control, 75 HP (56 kW), 4000 RPM, through spindle coolant, etc. Options are: probes, rotary indexers, right angle head, hydraulic part clamping, 1000 PSI coolant, twin spindles, etc.

Quickmill Inc - Peterborough - USA Tel: +1-705-7452961, Fax: +1-705-7458130 Email: info@quickmill.com, Website: www.quickmill.com

DISTRIBUTED CONTROLLED MODULES

ON digital drives from Performance Motion Devices, Inc are distributed control modules that combine network connectivity, positioning motion control, and power amplification in a rugged, easy-to-use package. These single-axis modules are available for DC brush, brushless DC, and microstepping motors, and are ideal for medical, scientific, semiconductor, industrial, robotic, and general automation applications. To construct a complete low-cost multi-axis controller, one network-connected ION drive is used per axis. Th is highly integrated approach eliminates the wiring complexity and cost of dedicated motion control cards connecting to separate amplifiers. ION provides profi le generation, servo compensation, stall detection, and field oriented control. It supports distributed control in an asynchronous serial network (RS485) version or a CANBus network version. ION provides an output capability of up to 15 amps peak, and 500 W at 56 volts. Other features include hardware performance trace, on-the-fly profi le changes, and PLC style inputs and outputs.

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IMTEX FORMING 2012 Focus: International Forming Technology Exhibition Where: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Tel: +91 (080)66246600 E-mail: imtma@imtma.in Web: http://www.imtex.in

ELECRAMA 2012 Focus: Power transmission & distribution equipment Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Tel: +91-22-2498 4226/ 4227 Fax: +91-22-2497 5140 E-mail: mumbai@ieema.org

ELE TRADE 2012 Focus: Electronic components Where: Tokyo Big Sight, Japan Tel: +81-3-3349-8502 Fax: +81-3-3349-4900 E-mail: inw-k@reedexpo.co.jp

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9TH EVERYTHINGABOUTWATER EXPO 2012 Focus: Water & wastewater management Where: India Expo Centre And Mart, Greater Noida Tel: +91-11- 4310 0568/ 0572/ 0500 Mob: +91 98910 54929 Fax: +91 11 4310 0599 E-mail: enquiry@eawater.com

IPTEX12 Focus: Power transmission Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Tel: 080 - 2556 7028 Fax: 080 - 2556 7028 E-mail: info@virgo-comm.com

TIRE TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2012 Focus: Tire design & manufacturing Where: Cologne, Germany Tel: +44 (0) 1306 743744 Fax: +44 (0) 1306 742525 E-mail: colinscott@ukintpress.com

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2-4 March 2012 IFEX 2012 Focus: Foundry Technology Where: Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru Tel: +91-40-65594411 / 65707722 Fax: +91-40-66684433 E-mail: g.vamshidhar@koelnmesse-india.com Web: www.koelnmesse-india.com

14-18 March 2012 INDIA AVIATION 2012 Focus: Aviation Technology & Equipment Where: Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad Tel: 91-11- 32910417 (D) Fax: +91-11-23359734 (D) E-mail: indiaaviation@ficci.com

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27-29 March 2012 WESTEC 2012 Focus: Cutting Tools & Multi-tasking Machine Tools Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA Tel: 313 425 3000 E-mail: service@sme.rg

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MODERN MACHINE SHOP Focus: Metalworking machinery Where: India Exposition Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, UP Tel: 080 - 66246600 Fax: 080 - 66246661 Email: info@imtma.in

DIEMOULD INDIA 2012 Focus: Dies & moulds Where: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai Tel: 022 - 28526876 / 28508976 Fax: 022 - 28503273 E-mail: mumbai@tagmaindia.org

HANNOVER MESSE 2012 Focus: World’s leading manufacturing technology & automation trade show Where: Hannover, Germany Tel: +49 511 89-31146 Fax: +49 511 89-31149 Web: www.hannovermesse.de

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ACMEE 2012 Focus: Manufacturing technology Where: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai Tele: 044 - 2625 8619 E-mail: info@acmee.in

GREENBUILDING Focus: Energy efficiency Where: Verona Exhibition Centre, Italy Ph. +39 0439 84 98 55 press@solarexpo.com

CONTAMINATION CONTROL & CLEANROOM PRODUCTS Focus: Contamination control & cleanroom products Where: NEC, Birmingham, UK Tel: +44 (0)7801 346454 E-mail: jason.moss@ubm.com

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AUTOMOBILE WORLD SHOW Focus: Automobile Where: University Ground, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Tel: 079 26469725, 26460624 Fax: 079 26403087

8TH AMTEX 2012 Focus: Machine tools Where: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Tel: 080 43307474 Mob: 098867 89641 Fax: 080 22352772 E-mail: info@triuneexhibitors.com

ROBOTICS ASIA 2012 Focus: Robotics & automation Where: Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603.6140.6666 Fax: +603.6140.8833 E-mail: kelly@protempgroup.com

CHENNAI (Tamil Nadu) 8-11 Dec’ 2011 Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

INDORE (Madhya Pradesh) 6-9 Jan’ 2012 Poddar Plaza, Near Gandhi Hall

AURANGABAD (Maharashtra) 17-20 Feb’ 2012 Garware Stadium

Mobile: +91 98195 52270 • E-mail: engexpo@infomedia18.in • Web: www.engg-expo.com

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Chennai 8-11 Dec. 2011 Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam

ENTHRALLING ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES Tamil Nadu continues to be a favoured destination for investments not only for the service sector but also the manufacturing industry due to several factors like availability of abundant talent pool and the infrastructure facilities including sea, air, rail and road network. Catalysing growth to the next level is the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Chennai, scheduled from December 8-11, 2011. This edition will further augment the industrial activities that are synonymous to the competitive spirit of Engineering Expo and the state as well. BHARGAV T S

apan has identified Tamil Nadu as one of the most potential states for investments recently, and towards this, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has signed a bilateral economic co-operation agreement with Tamil Nadu. The agreement is a feather in the cap for the state as it has been identified as a potential investment destination by none other than an industrially advanced country like Japan. It is estimated that about 240 of the 725 Japanese companies are already in Tamil Nadu and many more investors are looking at the state as an attractive investment destination. According to a senior State Government official, the joint Steering Committee of METI and the State Government have identified several infrastructure projects in the state. He added that the government has plans for establishing a Japanese industrial cluster near Chennai.

Engineering Expo Chennai stats 175+ exhibitors 12,000+ expected visitors ` 45 crore worth business expected 44,000 sq ft exhibition area 5,000+ products to be showcased 26 cities to participate industries. “The paradigm of Engineering Expo participation has grown beyond expectations and become the hub for all engineering activities like manufacturing, designing, construction and EPC projects,” states Abhishek Goyal, Marketing Executive - Transformer Division, Electrotherm India. Countries like Korea, Japan and Thailand have evinced interest in investing in the state particularly close

renewable energy; roads and minor ports development; water augmentation; wastewater treatment; logistics and industrial parks,” asserts M Velmurugan, Executive Vice Chairman, Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The State Government is facilitating investments through exclusive industrial estates for industries from these countries. With Chennai emerging as the hub of international investments, the government is concentrating on improving the urban infrastructure. According to the industrial development authorities, the government will launch two special programmes – Chennai City Development Mission that will include the suburban areas with an allocation of ` 500 crore; and an Integrated Urban Development Mission for other cities

Opportunities are abundant in the areas of power, including renewable energy; roads and minor ports development; water augmentation; wastewater treatment; logistics and industrial parks. M Velmurugan, Executive Vice Chairman, Guidance Bureau, Industries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

FOSTERING DEVELOPMENT Acting as a key enabler in propelling the growth of the manufacturing and service sectors in the state is Engineering Expo Chennai organised by Infomedia 18. The fourth edition of the Expo to be held in Chennai is shaping up as a conducive platform in amalgamating the capabilities of the state with the specific needs of the

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to the major ports. Tamil Nadu has a unique distinction of having three major ports – Chennai, Tuticorin and Ennore. It also boasts of having the first corporatised port – Ennore, in the country. “Opportunities are abundant in the areas of power, including

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& towns at an investment of ` 750 crore. A separate project for the industrial development of the southern districts is also in the pipeline involving creation of a self-sustainable industrial growth corridor on the MaduraiTuticorin highway. A detailed project

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has been prepared with locations identified for creating clusters of investment regions for manufacturing, agricultural business, knowledge hubs and tourism. These projects will be implemented through publicprivate partnership, the government sources reveal.

GROWTH CATALYST The State Government, apart from large industries, is also looking at accelerating the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with additional incentives. The first step will be a three per cent interest rebate on loans provided by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation. Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation has identified over 2,256 acres in 25 locations to promote industrial clusters for MSMEs. The government is also revamping land pricing policies to simplify the processes. According to Goyal, since 2009, Tamil Nadu has become the major hub for most of the manufacturing industries. “Engineering Expo has become an ideal place for companies in various manufacturing sectors to showcase their product strength. It extends its purpose to both buyers and sellers of engineering products. On one side where the sellers can cater to a large potential client group, even the buyers are made aware of the latest technological changes, which in turn help them choose the best product. Secondly, considering the level of competition in cities like Chennai where most of the companies have entered a price war, platforms like Engineering Expo become the best way to invest in marketing and reach out to a larger clientele,” he adds. Sandeep Khosla, CEO – Publishing, Infomedia 18, states, “The last three editions of Engineering Expo have contributed immensely to the engineering and service industries from this part of the country. Besides, it has significantly benefitted the

The paradigm of Engineering Expo participation has grown beyond expectations and become the hub for all engineering activities like manufacturing, designing, construction and EPC projects. Abhishek Goyal, Marketing Executive - Transformer Division, Electrotherm India

small and medium enterprises in spreading their wings, as the event provided an ideal platform to connect the buyer and the seller. As we look forward with further value-additions for even better experience and reach to the target audience, we welcome all large, medium & small industries in manufacturing & servicing sectors to be a part of the fourth edition of Engineering Expo in this exciting journey. We are sure that the Expo will catalyse the business prospects of the manufacturing community significantly.”

THE CHENNAI ADVANTAGE With its strong base in MSME, Engineering Expo Chennai offers a unique advantage by not only providing new opportunities for enhancing the business but also for augmenting the existing process with cost-effective technologies. Though it is a common phenomenon, MSMEs are the worst

The government will launch two special programmes – Chennai City Development Mission that will include the suburban areas with an allocation of ` 500 crore; and an Integrated Urban Development Mission for other cities & towns at an investment of ` 750 crore. affected due to the rising cost of finance and volatile raw material prices. There are options for these enterprises to become competitive. And to stay afloat, it is necessary to look for innovative technologies to reduce the cost of manufacturing while satisfying the customers’ specific requirements. In this scenario, Engineering Expo Chennai gains significance as its helps connect buyers and sellers of affordable technologies.

ONE-STOP DESTINATION More than 175 exhibitors from diverse engineering and service industries are expected to participate in Engineering Expo Chennai. To be held in Chennai Trade Centre, which is about six kilometre from the Chennai airport, the event will have participants from several industrial segments including machine tools & accessories, hydraulics & pneumatics, instrumentation, light and medium industries, automation, electrical & electronics, material handling equipment and process plant machinery & equipment. Major industrial associations including Tools & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association, Electroplaters & Metal Finishers Association of Tamil Nadu, and Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will participate in Engineering Expo Chennai. Visitors are expected from varied industrial segments including automotive, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, process equipment, light & medium engineering and a large student community. The third edition of the Engineering Expo held in March this year generated a business worth around ` 34 crore. The exhibition saw machinery movement of over 87,000 kg and generated about 5,500 business leads. Just like the past editions of Engineering Expo, the forthcoming event will also provide an ideal breeding ground for collaborations between companies with significant growth in terms of exhibitors, visitors and innovative technologies displayed. bhargav.t@infomedia18.in

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ENGINEERING EXPO INDORE 2012

Indore 6-9 Jan. 2012 Poddar Plaza, Near Gandhi Hall

OFFERING COMPANIES MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGE WITH A TRADING EDGE Sensing the pulse of the customers and offering them the best of opportunities has been the notion and intent of Engineering Expo ever since its inception. With the aim to equip companies with the best networking as well as product demonstration platform, the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore will kick-start from January 6, 2012. Perched for proﬁts, this year’s edition promises to offer companies a manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. A preview… PRERNA SHARMA & NISHI RATH

elcome to the heart of India where possibilities are endless and opportunities unlimited! Madhya Pradesh, by virtue of its central location, has become a strategic hotspot for setting up logistical activities and a burgeoning trade hub. Notwithstanding is the fact that its major cities such as Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur are also gaining major traction owing to the state’s inherent advantages. Abuzz with all the success ingredients such as strategic positioning, logistics hub, proximity to major ports, low cost of land & labour, availability of talent manpower and the entrepreneurial spirits of people are driving businesses in these cities. Since years, Indore has been known as the trading hub of central India. But owing to these promising advantages and proximity to emerging manufacturing hubs such as Pithampur and Dewas are offering the city manufacturing advantage with a trading edge. Is it not the perfect mix to progress and prosper? Taking these thoughts forward and keeping up with the growth momentum is the fourth edition of Engineering Expo Indore that promises to offer exhibitors and visitors a dual opportunity. Slated to be held between January 6 and 9, 2012, the Expo aims at offering

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200+ Exhibitors 12,000+ Expected visitors 15,000+ Products on display 1,00,000 sqft Area Participation from 38 different cities in India 5,000+ products on display companies a networking platform for enhancing their business prospects. Elaborating on this, Sandeep Khosla, CEO – Publishing, Infomedia 18, informs, “With the intent to offer our exhibitors the dual proposition of exploring manufacturing opportunities along with an inherent trading edge, we decided to select Indore as the location to organise Engineering Expo in 2009. I am delighted to share with you that the past three editions have proved to be successful in terms of generating enviable business leads. I am sure that the upcoming edition will offer our exhibitors much more opportune prospects. For visitors, it is going to be a great networking platform to forge deals and get updated on latest products & services. All in all, it is a win-win scenario for all.”

OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED… The geographic location of the state makes it a prominent business

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destination for companies vying to get a logistical advantage over their competitors. It can give companies an upper hand in establishing inter-state trade. The major advantage it offers investors is the low establishment cost of business as compared to its neighbouring states. Justifying the same, Ashok Jaiswal, President, Association of Industries, Madhya Pradesh, informs, “Apart from low transportation cost to every corner of the country, the state offers basic requirements such as land, water and skilled manpower for cheap. The state also allows industrial units and their ancillaries to have captive power plants to produce power as per the requirement. Rajesh Prasad, Factory Head – Pithampur, Jyothy Laboratories, however, opines, “Indore is fast emerging as a transportation hub due to its easy accessibility. However, ancillary industrial development is still at a very nascent stage in the state. This offers new entrants trying to establish their base in the state an added advantage. Areas like Delhi and NCR are getting saturated and Madhya Pradesh is proving to be a preferred destination for setting up ancillary units owing to the advantages such as low production cost and low transportation cost, which it will offer investors.” Testifying this, Sameer Golwelkar, Managing Partner, Orion Wire Ropes, says, “The

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presence of major industrial units has given way to the establishment of ancillary industries. Moreover, the cost of production in smaller cities, such as Indore, is less as compared to other big cities. Secondly, the state’s proximity to Gujarat is an added advantage. Many ancillaries have developed in Madhya Pradesh to cater to the larger industries in Gujarat.” Multinational companies setting up their manufacturing units in Madhya Pradesh have also led to the growth of ancillary industries in the state. According to Ravindra Pujari, MD, Unique Saws & Machineries, “Madhya Pradesh houses five original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and more than 100 auto component manufacturing facilities the market size of which is approximately US$306 million. In addition, many major industry players also have plans to set up plants in the state. Pithampur offers tremendous potential and promises to be one of the leading auto-based clusters in India.”

UPBEAT EXHIBITORS Like always, exhibitors are upbeat about exhibiting their innovative products and demonstrating their manufacturing might to visitors of the Expo. Going by their sentiments, most of the exhibitors are happy with the choice of location such as Rudrapur, Indore and Aurangabad for organising the Expo as it offers them access to such emerging manufacturing hubs. According to one of the exhibitors, B Harish, GM, Micromatic Machine Tools, “Indore is a developing industrial hub and it is the perfect time and place to organise the event. Indore is a very significant market for us. Looking at the potential of the region, we had set up our franchisee here six months ago. As the major cities are getting crowded by the day, people are moving towards tier II & tier III cities. That is why regions like Rudrapur and Indore have become great options for many leading manufacturers.” “We feel that by participating in the Expo, we will

get a lot more visibility. Moreover, we are also looking at higher sales through the exhibition,” he adds. Seconding his views, Rajesh Ratnaparkhi, Director, Ratnaparkhi Electronics India, avers, “Many exhibitors from Indore and neighbouring areas will be present at the event, which will offer scope for interaction with manufacturers. Indore and the nearby areas like Pithampur are fast developing and with Indore being a great exhibition centre, we will have great opportunities to get introduced and present ourselves to our potential clients in the best possible way. During the event, we will be launching two of our products: CNC wire cut EDM machine and portable EDM machine.” Prabodh Ahuja, Partner, Hi-Tech Engineers, Indore, informs, “I plan to get answers to most of my technical

First green SEZ in MP India’s ﬁrst greenﬁeld SEZ was set up in Indore. Around 7,500 people have been engaged in these units, nine units involving `650 crore are under construction in the SEZ. The SEZ has, so far, done export business worth `1,300 crore. queries at the Expo. Additionally, Indore is a developing business hub and our participation in the Expo will give us recognition in Indore and its nearby areas. Some of our best material handling products will be on display there and interested people can get an idea about the product as there will be live demonstration.” According to Yogesh Mantri, MD, Automation and General Electric Co, “The event will be a kind of mini ELECRAMA. It is good to have such an event in one of the developing areas. It will offer a platform for everybody – the industry, traders and OEMs. We hope to interact with more customers and showcase our products during the event – we will be displaying the Universal Enclosures of Schneider make.”

Manish Matta, Manager, Electronic Appliances, on the other hand, avers, “People are always on the move and do not have the time to see all the products & solutions available. Such an event comes as a one-stop solution for all. Also, Indore is not what it used to be five years ago. It is fast developing, and, at this point, organising such an event will be beneficial for everybody.” “We are into trading, manufacturing and are solution providers and will be displaying 10-15 solutions that we launched last year,” he adds.

GROWTH AHOY! While many opportunities exist, there is still much more scope for companies who want to make Indore and the surrounding regions their preferred investment landscape. According to Gautam Kothari, President, Pithampur Audhyogik Sangathan, “To make the state a prominent export hub, a special corridor has been recently sanctioned by the government, which will be linked with the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Also, many other railway projects are in the pipeline. Kothari adds, “Regions in & around Indore have the potential to attract many pharmaceuticals companies, be it formulations or bio-tech, but owing to the absence of regulatory bodies in Indore, many pharma companies have shifted their base from the region. However, with the decentralisation of the Food & Drug Administration Authority to Indore from Bhopal, many pharma companies are flourishing around the region. Along with this, the recently launched single window system & the single application systems in the industrial policy will also act as trade enablers.” With such promising prospects ready to be leveraged & capitalised on, exhibitors and visitors at Engineering Expo Indore Edition can be sure of getting the biggest bang for their buck. Be there on January 6, 2012 to capture the immense opportunities waiting to be tapped…

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MULTI-PLATFORM OPPORTUNITIES

UNDER ONE ROOF Offering multi-platform opportunities for the manufacturing fraternity has been the hallmark of Hannover Messe’s global success. Taking this notion forward has been Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI), which has been launching industry-speciﬁc shows every year.With the ofﬁcial entry of Laser India in 2011, to be held between December 6 and 9, 2011 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, HMFI is poised to perch high. Making a mark for itself in the era of super-niche trade shows is what demarcates HMFI from others. A sneak peek into what HMFI has to offer this year... PRERNA SHARMA

hese are testing times not just for global economies but also for emerging markets as well as industry players, who need to go that extra mile and sustain these tough times. Notably so, the significance of trade shows grows manifold in such situations. When it is about crossing miles and exploring emerging markets, it can best be felt and demonstrated at trade shows. Providing companies with emerging market opportunities is Hannover Milano Fairs India (HMFI) 2011, which is once again set to capture the global attention with various industry-specific platforms. The launch of Laser INDIA 2011 is testimony of HMFI’s capabilities to introduce newer and newer industryspecific pavilions to its portfolio. This year, HMFI is organising five concurrent shows including: CeMAT INDIA – Materials Handling & Intrologistics MDA INDIA – Motion Drive and Automation (Hydraulics & Pneumatics) IA INDIA – Industrial Automation Surface INDIA – Surface technology

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Laser INDIA – Laser Technology. The different sectors represented in the shows will complement each other and enhance business prospects for participants. According to Sudhir Patil, MD, HMFI, “The joint presentation of these five fairs has a unique advantage for exhibitors and visitors. The topics of the five shows are closely interrelated. Exhibitors can find their potential customers among the participants of other shows taking place under the same roof. Visitors too have the opportunity to see integrated technologies in a single visit. This synergy effect is a well proven concept at the world-renowned Hannover Messe.” Wolfgang Pech, Sr VP, Deutsche Messe AG, Germany, stated, “I am delighted to note that we have an ideal business-to-business (B2B) platform in Bengaluru, one of the fastest growing global cities today, which makes it a very valuable experience for the attendees and exhibitors. The five shows complementing each other and showcasing a wide range of products & services will be a unique opportunity for user industries to gain insights into new technologies and meet the suppliers.”

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INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PAVILIONS LASER INDIA, the latest entry to the event calendar, showcasing the technologies used across the globe, will attract prominent industry players. The use of laser technology increasingly in sectors like automobile, aerospace, defence, solar diamond cutting, industrial manufacturing, all kinds of metal cutting and many other sectors is noticeable. The growing demand will ensure that LASER INDIA 2011 will serve as a B2B forum for showcasing products & services to the diverse user industries. LASER INDIA is jointly organised by Laser Technologies India, a company engaged in laser technology for over 25 years. “We have also received support from the Indian Laser Association (ILA). We will be organising hi-tech conferences and seminars on relevant topics in collaboration with ILA,” said Patil. The important product categories on display will cover laser and optronics, solid-state lasers, gas lasers, fibre lasers, laser systems & components, light emitting diodes (LEDs), etc. SURFACE INDIA, in its second year, focusses on surface treatment processes. Similar to last year, this year too, the show will exhibit new environment-

friendly technologies. Today, all types of industries consider surface technology an important aspect of manufacturing. The industry is expected to grow multifold, considering that it could play a crucial role for every product – right from a pin to an aircraft. With the growing demand for new and improved options & technologies for surface treatment, SURFACE INDIA provides a platform conducive to the current market. CEMAT INDIA continues to focus on the growing demand for an integrated solution for logistics, material handling, transportation & warehousing and is considered highly significant. With the booming retail sector and the widespread supply chain network gaining importance, logistics is fast emerging as a major industry in itself. The requirement of manpower is now being replaced by technology and the suppliers of material handling, warehousing services and technology developers will be attracted to CeMAT INDIA, an ideal platform for their business requirements. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INDIA, has found its importance as a show exploring the possibilities of using robotics and other technologies to increase the efficiency in completion & delivery of repetitive tasks. This remains in the spotlight for every industry in their march towards growth and success. Automation provides a tool to deliver quality and speed. IA INDIA, in its fifth year, is the B2B show for automation technology providers to showcase their latest products and services to the decision makers from diverse sectors attending the show. MDA INDIA, presenting the motion, drive and automation technology, has consistently gained significance with its contribution towards the trends witnessed in the efficient usage of plant & machinery. The revival in the domestic demand has put the automotive industry back on track. The growth in the manufacturing of

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Get a glimpse into industry-speciﬁc verticals & their correlation under a single platform Attend information-packed technology seminars that include ARC Seminar on industrial automation by ARC Advisory Group, seminar on mobile hydraulics by Fluid Power Society of India, laser cutting & other laser applications by various international speakers and IndoGerman conference on surface engineering by Society for Surface Protection Coating Understand sourcing patterns & demand trends of MNCs. automobiles as well as component suppliers are expected to gain momentum. The applications and usage of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, sealing technology and lubrication, etc. is in diverse sectors. MDA INDIA will display hi-tech innovations in production technology.

SUPPORTING ASSOCIATIONS Society for Surface Protective Coatings India (SSPC India), is the joint organiser for SURFACE INDIA 2011. A non-profit organisation, SSPC India, founded in 2004, is based at IIT Mumbai and works in collaboration with leading companies in the surface coating and protection of industrial steel sectors. With an international advisory board, it is very active in the paints & coating segment and is currently focussing on industrial coating, especially in the oil & gas refineries, power plants and chemical process industries. For CeMAT INDIA, HMFI has support from Manufacturers Association of Storage Systems of India (MASS), apart from other countryspecific associations that include Materials Handling and Logistics Technology Association within the VDMA (German Engineering

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Federation); ICEX – Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade; China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and IndoGerman Chamber of Commerce. For IA INDIA, HMFI has the support of ARC Advisory Group as their knowledge partner and also from German Electric and Electronic Manufacturers Association. For MDA INDIA, the Fluid Power Society of India has joined hands to ensure the success of the show. HMFI also enjoys the support of fluid power associations of several countries.

BACK TO BENGALURU With one of the best venues to organise an event of this capacity, the show this year will be held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. “We already had plans of alternating the show between Mumbai and Bengaluru. Since connectivity to the city has largely improved in Bengaluru, visitors can now easily visit the exhibition and be a part of the show. We will also deploy vehicles to take visitors from the city to the venue,” Patil commented. Pech added, “We already had plans of alternating the shows between Mumbai and Bengaluru. Bengaluru certainly has one of the country’s best venues to hold large events. Also, the connectivity of the fairground has improved considerably, which has made it easily accessible.”

EXPLORING EMERGING MARKETS Visitors from diverse user industries in India will have the opportunity to see integrated technologies in a single visit, all under one roof. With more than 300 exhibitors from 20 countries and big players like Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Schaeffler, ContiTec, Freudenberg Simrit among others showcasing the latest innovations, it will offer industry professionals a unique opportunity to experience new technology in diverse industrial sectors. prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in

NIDAYS 2011

MAKING ENGINEERS FUTURE-READY The graphical system design (GSD) approach has sparked a light of innovation in the engineering world today. With the intent to create an awareness on the new age technology solutions, National Instruments (NI), one of the leaders in GSD, hosted NIDays 2011 event at the Nimhans Convention Centre in Bengaluru on October 14, 2011. Aimed to make engineers future-ready, the Jeff Kodosky, Co-founder, NI, delivers his vision for LabVIEW for the next 25 years... SHRADHA MOHANTY

oosting productivity and increasing professional skills is the need of the hour for scientists, engineers and educators in India. This is the chord that National Instruments (NI) struck when hosting the NIDays 2011 event at the Nimhans Convention Centre in Bengaluru. The event held on October 14, 2011, was a huge success with more than 1,000 attendees. NIDays showcased interactive technical sessions, targeted industry summits, live technical demos and exhibitions on the latest developments for design, automation, control & testing.

and deliver on the vision of graphical system design to speed the design, prototyping and deployment of all kinds of measurement and control systems.”

SETTING A TREND Being flexible, this technology enables NI customers to build their own measurement control systems, and that too, at a low cost. It designs systems, which are graphical in nature, in such a way that one does not have to get a new software or hardware.

LAUCHING LABVIEW The launch of the latest NI LabVIEW demonstrated how the technology could help increase efficiency and productivity. Commenting on the benefits of using LabVIEW, Jayaram Pillai, MD – India, Russia and Arabia, National Nandini Subramanya, Manager, Instruments addressing audience during NIDays 2011 National Instruments, said, “I Benefits of LabVIEW think the key factor that determined the success of NI is LabVIEW. Thanks LabVIEW 2011 has improved to LabVIEW, traditional hardcore stability and includes numerous engineers are now able to build their features taken directly from user feedback. own systems. It enables them to build projects in minimal time and is easy It can dramatically increase to use.” development efficiency through new engineering-specific libraries Elaborating on the creation and can easily interact with of LabVIEW, Jeff Kodosky, almost any hardware device or Co-Founder and ‘Father of LabVIEW’, deployment target. stated, “When we started 25 years The latest version can integrate ago, we sought to create a tool for tightly with high-performance scientists and engineers that would modular instrumentation to be immensely productive. LabVIEW provide a unified platform for made it possible for engineers to do meeting engineering challenges it faster and at a lower cost. In the in every industry. next 25 years, LabVIEW will define

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Every time an upgradation is required, the same programme or system can be tweaked to make minute or major changes according to the requirement. This makes designing prototypes easier and at a lower cost as opposed to the investment that they would have had to make if they used hardware for designing on a large scale. Therefore, with LabVIEW, one can use the same software with different hardware targets, which make the process run at a faster rate. This is a huge advantage for the Indian community. Additionally, “LabVIEW, with NI hardware, today has made it possible for the community to design and prototype anything from medical devices to 3D displays to industrial robotics”, says Baskar Ceri, MD, Apna Technologies.

SECTORAL IMPACT Over a span of 14 years, this technology has catered to a variety of sectors in the country. Considering the critical need for sustenance, flexibility and reliability, sectors like defence, automation and electronics are adapting to this quickly. They always need to stay updated and need a platform where they can easily scale. “The need to add more value to the system and compete on a global scale are factors that are responsible for the increasing trend in the usage of this technology,” said Subramanya. All in all, this event provided a knowledgesharing platform for manufacturing companies to leverage on. shradha.mohanty@infomedia18.in

EEPC INDIA WESTERN REGION AWARDS 2008-09

EXHIBITING METTLE & MIGHT Customer satisfaction, serving global markets and offering innovative products & services were the underlying notions at the recently held EEPC India Western Region Awards 2008-09. Delighted award winners were able to enthuse audiences with their determination towards delivering better than the best. In the true sense, these awards rewarded the efforts of the engineering community, which has emerged as a winner in the toughest of times. A report… PRERNA SHARMA

the required support. We are very to felicitate these companies that ndia’s engineering might positive that through our sustained and have made exceptional contributions has been known and collective efforts, we will sail through to the Indian engineering sector. It applauded globally… and this slowdown and re-emerge.” is heartening to note the country’s the credit for this goes to Honouring EEPC India’s efforts, engineering exports for the period those who have worked Dr Rahul Khullar, Commerce April-September 2011 is estimated to relentlessly to make India the global Secretary, Govt of India, in a note, be around US$46.4 billion out of the engineering hotbed. To salute the remarks, “In the rapidly changing total exports of US$160 billion. This efforts of those who have stood the global environment, it is important for implies a share of 29 per cent of total test of time, the entire western region exporters to rapidly move up the value exports. Also, engineering exports grew engineering fraternity came together chain of exports. We need to at EEPC India Western search more aggressively for Region Awards ceremony high-value export markets. held on November 1, 2011 in Simultaneously, more research Mumbai. and design efforts need to be Terming it a recognition directed to meet the emerging platform, Aman Chadha, trends of the future world Chairman, EEPC India, markets, especially in the new informs, “Through these areas of green products.” awards, EEPC India Western Region aims to facilitate the efforts of its exporters THE GROWTH FACILITATOR belonging to the western Right from its inception, region, who faced tremendous EEPC India has been hardships internally as well as (L-R) Khalid Khan, Dy Regional Chairman – Western Region, EEPC insisting that the exporting India; Vasant Kotadia, Dy Regional Chairman, EEPC India; HR Khan, Dy abroad, while exporting their Governor, Reserve Bank of India; Rajat Srivastava, Regional Director, community focusses on products and making ‘Brand EEPC India; Aman Chadda, Chairman, EEPC INDIA; Om Prakash the quality parameter. The Aggarwal, Group President, India Bulls; Bhaskar Sarkar, Additional India’ a name to reckon Council itself has had the Executive Director & Secretary, EEPC India lighting the inaugural lamp with.” distinction of achieving by 101 per cent from US$23.05 billion All the more substantiating are the the ISO 9002 accreditation, which in April-September 2010 to US$46.4 facts…India’s western region’s share in has further been upgraded to ISO billion in April-September 2011.” total engineering exports is nearly 40 9001:2008 for designing and execution Chief Guest HR Khan, Deputy per cent. During 2009-10, engineering of exhibition management services & Governor, Reserve Bank of India, who exports in the western region have been provision of specialised management; presented the awards, enlightened to the tune of US$13,087.48 million. educational, consulting and public the award winning companies about Further, a 50 per cent growth has been relation services to the engineering the current growth trajectory of the registered in engineering exports for industry. Engineering exports from sector. He mentions, “With a growth the period 2010-11 (April-November) India have been steadily growing and target of 500 billion exports by 2015 over the corresponding period during the performance has exceeded all and a with higher growth focus for 2009-10. According to Chadha, today, expectations ever since the birth of the the coming months, we need to focus engineering exports are India’s largest Council. on diversifying our markets around foreign exchange earner and account For over five decades, EEPC India the globe. EEPC, being an industry for one-fourth of India’s total exports. has been a facilitator of the engineering body, is helping companies achieve Speaking on the occasion, Chadha sector by organising various promotional their projected targets by giving them says, “It gives us immense pleasure activities. In order to acknowledge

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the achievements of its members, it also felicitates them annually. At the Western Region awards, EEPC India felicitated 95 companies for their remarkable contribution to the engineering sector in India. Some of the companies, which were felicitated at the event, included Bajaj Auto, Bharti Shipyard, Kirloskar Oil, Kinetic Engineering, Netafim Irrigation India, Suzlon Energy, Voltas and Whirpool India.

OPPORTUNITIES CALLING! Concluding the event, Khalid Khan, Dy Regional Chairman – Western Region, EEPC India, says, “The export of engineering goods has registered spectacular performance of US$59.78 billion on all India basis, which accounts for roughly 25 per cent of the total exports of the country during 2010-2011. The share of western region in the total engineering exports has gone up from 38 per cent in 2008-

Top Exporters Gold Trophy - Suzlon Energy – Large Enterprise - Desmet Ballestra India – Medium Enterprise - Jyoti Steel Industries – Small Enterprise - Steel Tubes India – Micro Enterprise - Metro Exporters – Merchant Exporter Silver Trophy - Welspun Corp – Large Enterprise - Sieves Manufacturers India – Small Enterprise - Audler Fastners – Micro Enterprise Special Trophy - Uttam Galva Steels – Excellence in Engineering Process Outsourcing Services. 09 to 41 per cent in 2010-2011.” “The government has introduced special schemes, such as Special Bonus

Scheme and Focus Market Scheme (FMS), to increase the competitiveness of exports with a geographical targeting. FMS would provide additional three per cent duty credit when exports are made to targeted countries. I hope this inspires our members to make all the efforts to achieve excellence and prove to the world the capability of Indian exporters to sustain challenges and scale heights,” he adds. Announcing the first-of-its-kind event, India Engineering Sourcing Show, Chadha concludes, “By bringing India’s largest International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS), Indian companies will get an authoritative platform and an opportunity to network & trade with inestimable international buyers from all the continents. We are glad to contribute towards taking India to a whole new level.” prerna.sharma@infomedia18.in

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267 ETX modules 7 268 Event stall designers 70 269 Exhibitions 71, 180, 184, 188 192, 193, 222 270 Explosive meters 201 271 Express CPU boards 7 272 Extended trolleys 163 273 Eye-wears 55 274 Factory automation 10, FGF 275 Fall protection gears 55 276 Fans 167 277 Feed units 138 278 Ferrous casting 132 279 FHP AC geared motors 62 280 FHP motors 168 281 Fine & auto feed radials 129 282 Finishing machines 142 283 Fire dampers 170 284 Fire rolling shutters & fire doors 186 285 Fire shutters 25 286 Fixed mounting hoists 163 287 Flameproof hoists 151 288 Flameproof motors 57, COC 289 Flange mounting motors 57, COC 290 Flat cables 51 291 Flexi panels 140 292 Flexible cables & wires 51 293 Flow meters 132 294 Fluid bed dryers 177 295 Fluid couplings 177 296 Fluidised bed coating machines 10 297 Fluids 52 298 Fluropolymers 156 299 Force & pressure calibration/ testing equipment 127 300 Force & torque gauges 127 301 Force actuation 137 302 Force feed lubricators 138 303 Forged components 132 304 Forging 12 305 Forklift trucks 143 306 Freewheel-oneway-clutches 152 307 Frequency meters 159 308 FRL spares valve spares 190 309 FRP underground fuel tanks 164 310 Fuel burners 167 311 Funnel magnets 142 312 Gantry cranes 62, 92, 163 313 Gantry robots 141 314 Gap frame presses 153 315 Garments 55 316 Gas alarms 201 317 Gas analysers 201 318 Gas detection systems 201 319 Gas detectors 201 320 Gas monitors 201 321 Gas sensors 201 322 Gear couplings 174 323 Gear motors 52, 79, 92, 122 142, 187 324 Gearboxes 52, 79, 122, 142 151, 158, 174, 187 325 Geared & flexible couplings 52

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Motor vibrators 190 Motor-driven dosing pumps 156 Motorised boom barriers 25 Motorised chain pulley blocks 151 Motorised valves 170 Motorised vibratory feeders 142 Motors COC, 57, 187 Moulded cable assemblies 203 Moulded furniture 61 Moulds 61 Mounting brackets 12 Mounting rails 12 Multi-axis motion controllers 62 Multi-function meters 145 Multiple joysticks & handle options 75 Multi-speed motors 158 Multistage centrifugal air blowers 167 Needle roller bearings 183 Network platforms 7 Non-ferrous castings 132 Office lighting 45, 223-225 Ohms meters 159 Oil seals 149 Oil/coolant coolers 159 Oil/gas firing equipment 167 Online b2b marketplace 179, 233 O-rings 101 Overband magnetic separators 142 Overhead doors 25 Packaging films 61 Packaging solutions 141 Packaging test equipment 141 Paint & plating instruments 160 Paint shop equipment 10 Paint shop machines 10 Pallet pumps 138 Pallet stackers 25 Palletising robots 137 Pallets 164 Panel air-conditioners 159 Panel meters 177 Panel PCs 7 Panels 159 Paperless recorders 141 Parallel shaft helical geared motors 158 Partition plates 12 PBEGL geared motors COC, 57 PCB connectors 75, 99 PCB-based membrane keypads 131 Pedestrian low lift pallet trucks 25 Pedestrian pallet stackers 25 Pedestrian/rider-operated counter balanced pallet trucks 123 Permanent magnetic chucks 133 Permanent magnetic drum pulleys 142 Permanent magnetic drum-type separators 133 Petrochemicals 61 PF controllers 177 Photoelectric switches 148 Pick & move cranes 143 Pickling tanks 170 PID controllers 97, 221 Pilot lamp holders 203 Pilot lights 27 Piston bars 153 Plaining machines 154 Planomillers 154 Plastics piping systems 61 Plat trucks 173 Plate magnets 133, 142 Platforms 7, 112 PLCs 24, 62, 221 Plotter accessories 12 Plugs & sockets 27 Plugs 202 PMCs & slot CPUs 7

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Pneumatic conveying systems 167 Pneumatic cylinders 69, 190 Polariscope meters 174 Polyacetal 163 Polyproplene tanks 170 Polypropylene 163 Polyurethane 163 Portable loaders 167 Portable viscometers 174 Power controllers 134, 135 Power line transducers 177 Power magnets 133 Power pack units 138 Power packs 138 Power presses 153 Power transmission accessories 14 Power transmission chains/sprockets 30 Precision components 215 Precision lathes 168 Precision switches 27 Precision turned components 160 Press brake machines 153 Press technology 137 Pressure sensors & indicators 127 Pressure sensors 75, 103 Pressure transducers 186 Pressure transmitters 75 Pre-treatment systems 10 Process automation & control equipment 53 Process controllers 141 Process cranes 73 Product assemblies 132 Profile controllers 221 Programmable logic controllers 137 Protective covers 12 Protective packaging 61 Protective-conduit systems 51 Proximity sensors 32-38 PTFE 142 PTFE/Teflon products 163 Pulley 167, 174 Pump seals 176 Pumping filtering units 167 Pumps 26, 41, 132, 167, 171, BC Punch presses 201 Push button switches 203 Push buttons 27 PVC flap doors 25 PVC strip doors 25 Radio remote controls 202 Rapid flexible doors 25 Rapid rollup doors 25 RCCBs 121 Reach trucks 25 Rear cylinders hydraulic press brakes 153 Reciprocated oil-free compressors 133 Reciprocating lubricated compressors 133 Rectifiers 174 Reductions 202 Refrigerated oil coolers 170 Relay sockets 203 Relays 169 Remanufacture & repairs 215 Remote controls for industrial applications 202 Repair of screws 168 Resistance wire strips 197 Reverse engineering services 213 Rice rubber rolls 14 Right-angled helical bevel geared motors/reducers 122 Right-angled helical worm geared motors/reducers 122 Rigid PVC films 61 Robot hands 138 Robot/system controllers 146 Robotic cables 51 Robotic systems 164

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Robots & manipulators 146 Robots 219 Robust joystick controllers 75 Roller bearings 175 Rollers 167 Roller-type magnetic separators 142 Roots blowers 171 Rope guides 163 Rotary shaft seals 101 Rotary switches 27 Rotary 11 Rotating electrical connectors 141 Rubber products 149 Rugged products 7 Rust preventives 131 Safety & security systems 201 Safety protection devices 27 Safety shoes 55 Salt spray chambers 160 Salt water heating systems 152 SCADA & DCS implimentaion 10 Scanning services 213 Scissor lifts 25 Scr bess power regulators 97 SCR power controllers 134, 134 Scroll-type oil-free compressors 133 Seals 149, 215 Seamless pipes 197 Sectional overhead doors 25 Security consoles 185 Self-lubrication bearings 178 Sensorless drives 154 Separator plates 12 Servomotors & drives 24 Servomotors 147 Shafts 153 Shearing machines 153 Shipyard cranes 73 Shock sensors 75 Shortwave infrared lamps 181 Shot blasting machines 130 Shrouded conductors 178 Shunts 159 Side holding plates 12 Side-channel blowers 167 Signal converter isolator modules 97 Single limit switches 27 Single/multiple precision switches 27 Single-axis fingertip joystick 75, 89 Single-axis robots 148 Single-board computers 7 Single-girder EOT cranes 163 Sleeve bearings 183 Slipring crane -duty motors COC, 57 Small size ball bearings 183 Smart turn electronic lathes 133 SMPs 203 Snu worm gears 52 Sockets & switches 12 Soft starter technology 182 Soft starters & digital starters 134, 135 Solar lanterns 217 Solar power packs 217 Solar water heater systems 217 Solder pastes 141 Solderless terminals 47, 113, 152 Solenoid driven metering pumps 156 Solenoid valves 190 Solenoids 75 Solid carbide drills & mills 9 Solid carbide reamers 9 Solid carbide special drills 9 Solid carbide special reamers 9 Spare parts 23 Special application motors 158 Special refrigeration equipment 159 Spirac cables 51

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Spiral-cum-helical gearboxes 52 SPMs 8 Spray guns 181, 199 Spring testers 127 Spur gears 174 Stacker pumps 138 Stackers 178 Stainless steel pipes 197 Stainless steels 145 Stall fabrication 70 Steam boilers 177 Steel balls 145 Steel mill duty/flame proof cranes 22 Steels 215 Stepped motors & drives 62 Stepper motors 156 Straightening machines 154 Stud welding machines 181 Summit - NPS - 2012 198 Super finishing films 173 Super precision bearings 183 Surface inspection systems 172 Suspension magnets 142 Switch disconnectors 43 Switchboard meters 159 Switches 7, 45, 121, 169, 223-225 Switchgears 43 Tail lifts 25 Tanks 170 Telescopic doors 25 Temperature controllers 141, 221 Temperature sensing 144, 161 Temperature transmitters 144, 161 Temperature 148 Temperature-resistant cables 51 Tensile testing systems 127 Tensioner nuts 152 Terminal blocks 12, 203 Terminal strips 203 Testers 159 Textile & yarn trolleys 112 Thermal imaging cameras 199 Thermic fluid heaters 177 Thermocouple cables 144, 161 Thermocouple sensor calibration systems 144, 161 Thermocovles 197 Thin clients/HMI human machines 7 Thrush ball bearings 183 Timing belts 174 Timing pulleys drives 174 Timing pulleys 174 Torque motors 150 Torque motors 158 Torque tool testers 127 Torque 127 Tower cranes 143 Track rollers 152 Trackballs 75 Transfer trolleys 151 Transformers 159, 168, 174 Trap magnets 142 Tray dryers 177 Trim handling systems 167 Trolley wheels & casters 112 Trolleys 173, 178 Tubes 69, 197 Tubing accessories 53 Turkkit strips & sheets 142 Turned components 132 Turning centres 133

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Turnmill centres 133 Turret mills 133 Turret punch presses 201 UHMW-PE 163 Ultrasonic flow meters 141 Universal controllers 221 Universal isolation transducers 170 Universal radial drilling machines 129 Universal signal conditioners 182 Unloading platforms 189 UPS systems 174 Used CNC turret punch presses 201 U-tubes 197 Vacuum booster pumps 171 Vacuum controls 156 Vacuum pumps 167 Vacuum pumps 167 Vacuum systems 171 Validation of pacs 141 Valve terminals 53 Valves 53, 190 Vane dampers 167 Variable frequency drives 134, 135 Variable frequency drives 150 Variacs 174 V-belts 132 Ventilators 182 Vertical machining centres 11, 20 Vertical order pickers 25 Vibrating motors 142 Vibrating reeds 159 Vibrating screen machines 142 Vibration sensors 75 Vibrators 190 Vibratory bowls 142 Vibratory equipment 130 Vises 181, 199 Vision sensors 172 Vision software 172 Vision systems 172 VMC/HMC machines 21 VMCs 165 VME standards 7 Voltage stabilisers 174 VPX standard & rugged products 7 Water accessories 69 Water chillers 159 Water exhibition 189 Waterjet cutting systems 23 Water-ring vacuum pumps 167 Wearhouse & distribution 210 Wearing & casting rings 168 Welded pipes 197 Welding automation & robots 142 Welding equipment 181, 199 Welding machines & robots 181 Welding manipulators 137 Wheel assemblies 142 Wheel barrows 173 Wheels 173 Winches 22, 104 Wind mill gearboxes 52 Wire connectors 47, 113, 152 Wire rope drums 142 Wire rope hoists 120, 151 Wireless crane controls 202 Wires 197 Worm gears 52, 174

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Apex Hydropneumatic T: +91-79-22812945 E: zenith_amrut@yahoo.com W: www.hydraulicsystemsindia.com

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Action Construction Equipments Ltd 143 T: +91-11-40549900 E: marketing@ace-cranes.com W: www.ace-cranes.com

Arvind Anticor Ltd T: +91-79-25894692 E: arvindanticor@hotmail.com W: www.picklingplant.com

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Actuators India Pvt Ltd 170 T: +91-22-26736864 E: actuatorsindia2007@rediffmail.com W: www.tscindia.com Aerotherm Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-79-25890158 E: contact@aerothermsystems.com W: www.aerothermsystems.com

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A-One Material Handling Equipment Pvt Ltd 120 T: +91-265-6546922 E: aoneent@yahoo.co.in W: www.aone-cranebaroda.com

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C&S Electric Ltd. T: +91-11-30887520-29 W: www.cselectric.co.in

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Cheng Day Machinery Works Co., Ltd 200 T: +886-4-2688-1581 E: christy@chengday.com.tw W: www.chengday.com.tw Classic Polymers & Resins T: +91-22-24465251 E: sales@classicpolymers.co.in W: www.classicpolymers.com

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CNP Pumps India Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-25818400 E: sales@nanfangpumps.com W: www.nanfangpumps.com

Austin Engineering Company Ltd E: sales@aecbearings.com W: www.aec-bearings.com

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Avcon Controls Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-61504150 E: sales@ashokindustry.com W: www.ashokindustry.com

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Coatec India T: +91-172-5063436 E: info@coatecindia.com W: www.coatecindia.com

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Ballkings T: +91-161-2534501 E: ballkings@ballkings.com

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Codissia Trade Fair T: +91-422-2222396 E: intec@codissia.com W: www.intec.codissia.com

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Bangs Bakery T: +91-44-32964661 E: banksbakery@yahoo.com.sg W: www.bangs.co.in

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Cold Weld Engineers Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28748482, 28786395 E: coldweld@vsnl.com W: www.coldweldengineers.com

Bhagirath Heavy Transmission T: +91-11-32222661 E: bht_india1998@yahoo.co.in

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Connectwell Industries Pvt Ltd T: +91-251-2870636 E: connect@connectwell.com W: www.connectwell.com

Bharat Bijlee Ltd 147 T: +91-22-24306237 E: vishwajyoti.vengurlekar@bharatbijlee.com W: www.bharatbijlee.com

Darling Pumps Pvt Ltd T: +91-731-2720558 E: darlingin@satyam.net.in W: www.darlingpump.com

British Electricals T: +91-22-40620000 E: sales@britishelectricals.com W: www.britishelectricals.com

Dolphin Automation T: +91-120-2341784 E: dol_kamal@rediffmail.com W: www.dolphinautomation.com

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Durga Bearings Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-6876073 E: inquiry@durgabearings.com W: www.durgabearings.com

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Eddycranes Engineers Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-2352 2710 E: eddycranes@vsnl.com W: www.eddycranes.com

Elecon Engineering Company Limited 52 T: +91-2692-236469 E: infogear@elecon.com W: www.elecon.com Electronica Hitech Machines Pvt Ltd 20, 21 T: +91-20-30435400 E: marketing@electronicahitech.com W: www.electronicahitech.com

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Haas Automation India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-32935433 E: sales@haasindia.com W: www.HaasCNC.com

Festo Controls Ltd T: +91-80-22894100 E: info_in@festo.com W: www.festo.com

Hafa Hoists Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-27694837 E: response@hafahoists.com W: www.hafahoists.com

Finechrome Shafts Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-29204209 E: finechromespl@yahoo.co.uk

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Flir Systems India Pvt Ltd T: +91-11-4560 3555 E: manpreet.kaur@flir.com.hk W: www.flir.com

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G L Brothers T: +91-22-66047000 E: info@pilotindia.com W: www.pilotindia.com

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El-Sol Energy Systems T: +91-9558824681 E: elsolenergy@hotmail.com W: www.elsolenergysystems.com

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G W Precision Tools India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-40431252 E: info@gwindia.in W: www.gwindia.in

Emaar Impex Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-23854163 E: emaar@vsnl.com

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Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-66720200 E: sales@geapl.co.in W: www.geapl.co.in

Emtex Marketing Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-11-41540362 E: apsinghal@emtexmarketing.com W: www.emtexmarketing.com

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Essen Deinki T: +91-172-4600600 E: info@essendeinki.com W: www.essendeinki.com

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Eureka Forbes Limited T: +91-80-30251500 E: fandb@eurekaforbes.com W: www.eurekaforbes.com

Everest Blower Systems T: +91-11-45457777 E: info@everestblowers.com W: www.everestblowers.com

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Fenner (India) Ltd T: +91-44-24312450 E: ptd.mhq@fennermail.com W: www.fennerindia.com

ELMeasure India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-32904489 E: marketing@elmeasure.com W: www.elmeasure.com

Engineering Expo T: +91-09819552270 E: engexpo@infomedia18.in W: www.engg-expo.com

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Geissel India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-22922125 E: info@geissel-india.com W: www.geissel.com Gem Telegram Switchgears Pvt Ltd T: +91-422-4392648 E: senthil@gtswitches.com W: www.gtswitches.com

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Havells India Ltd. 45; 223-225 T: +1800-11-0303;011-41660303 E: marketing@havells.com W: www.havells.com Heattrans Equipments Pvt.Ltd. T: +91-79-25840105 E: info@heattrans.com W: www.heattrans.com

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Hensel Electric India Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-44-24541669 E: henselelectric@vsnl.com W: www.hensel-electric.de

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Hercules Hoists Limited T: +91-219-2274036 E: enquire@indef.com W: www.infef.com

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Hi-Fab Engineers Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-40766555 E: info@hi-fab.com W: www.hi-fab.com

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Hindustan Motor Mfg Co T: +91-22-42500500 E: sales@hindmotors.com W: www.hindmotors.com

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Goliya Electricals Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24120456 E: geplmumbai@mtnl.net.in W: www.goliya.com

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Hitech (India) Private Limited T: +91-40-27260152 E: hitechconnector@gmail.com W: www.hitechconnector.com

Goliya Instruments Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-24149657 E: goliya@mtnl.net.in W: www.goliyainstruments.com

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Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Ltd 109 T: +91-124-4715100 E: marketing@hitechroboticsystemz.com W: www.hitechroboticsystemz.com

Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd T: +91-44-24966800 E: salesindia@grundfos.com W: www.grundfos.in

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H G Shah & Co T: +91-79-25621431 E: hgshah2000@rediffmail.com W: www.timingpulley.in

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Hummel Connector Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91 11-43007521 E: info.in@hummel.com W: www.hummel.com IEEMA T: +91-22-24984226 E: mumbai@ieema.org W: www.ieema.org

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Igus India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-39127800 E: info@igus.in W: www.igus.in

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Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-4661800 E: info@karcher.in W: www.karcher.in

Imtex 2012 W: www.imtex.in

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Karolin Machine Tool Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28572494 E: info@kmt-waterjet.com W: www.kmt-waterjet.com

IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd 179; 233 T: +1800-200-4444 / 91-120-3911000 E: pr@indiamart.com W: www.indiamart.com Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association 180 T: +91-80-66246600 E: info@imtma.in W: www.mmsinfo.in Indian Machine Tool Mfg. Association 198 T: +91-80- 66246655 E: rohith@imtma.in Inter Ads - Brooks Exhibitions Pvt Ltd 189 T: +91-9810042500 E: sunil-chhibber@interadsindia.com W: www.india.aquatechtrade.com Intraaction Electronics T: +91-79-23287226 E: info@intraactionindia.com W: www.intraactionindia.com

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Inventum Engineering Co Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-26730499 E: inventum@vsnl.com W: www.inventumindia.com

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Jaibalaji Control Gears Pvt. Ltd., 32-38 T: +91-44-26251279 E: dchandramohan@jaibalaji.firm.in W: www.jaibalaji.firm.in Jayashree Electron Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-27130295 E: sales@jayashree.co.in W: www.jayashree.co.in

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Jaykrishna Magnetics Pvt Ltd T: +91-79-22970452 E: info@jkmagnetics.com W: www.magneticequipments.com

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Jeltron Systems (India) Pvt.Ltd. T: +91-40-23401159 E: info@jeltron.com W: www.jeltron.com

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Jyoti Cnc Automation Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-2827-287081 E: info@jyoti.co.in W: www.jyoti.co.in

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Libratherm Instruments Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-22-42555353 E: libratherm@libratherm.com W: www.libratherm.com Macro Tech Equipment Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-24666261 E: info@macrotechcal.com W: www.macrotechcal.com

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Kaycee Perfect Systems T: +91-22-65933933 E: krishnavk@netscape.net W: www.kayceeperfect.com

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Auto) T: +1800-22-6006 E: customercare@mahindra.com W: www.mahindrasmallcv.com

Kiss Machinery Co., Ltd T: +886-2392-0237 E: tom0184@pchome.com.tw W: www.kissmachinery.com

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Mallcom Safety Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-40161000 E: safety@mallcomindia.com W: www.mallcomindia.com

Klipco Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-28684221 E: klipco@mtnl.net.in W: www.klipcohoseclamps.com

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Marks Pryor Marketing Technology T: +91-20-66743300 E: info@markspryor.com W: www.markspryor.com

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Knowell International Pvt Ltd T: +91-33-22304627 E: hktrading@vsnl.com W: www.knowell.co.in

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Maxon Precision Motor India P Ltd T: +91-80-41734132 E: info.in@maxonmotor.com W: www.maxonmotor.in

Konecranes India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-40047470 E: india.sales@konecranes.com W: www.konecranes.com

Metaflex Doors India Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-4751000 E: richa@metaflex.in W: www.metaflexdorrs.in

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Metalmech Engineering T: +91-288-2566335 E: mail@metalmecheng.biz W: www.metalmecheng.com

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Metalon Marketing T: +91-11-32970291 E: info@metalonmarketingdelhi.com W: www.metalonmarketingdelhi.com

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Lapp India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-7826000 E: sales@lappindia.com W: www.lappgroup.com

MGM-Varvel Power Transmission (P) Ltd T: +91-44-64627008 E: ravik@mgmvarvelindia.com W: www.mgmvarvelindia.com

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Larsen And Toubro T: +91-22-67525656 E: ss-ccd@lth.lthindia.com W: www.larsentoubro.com

Mifa Systems T: +91-79-26870825 E: sales@mifasystems.com W: www.mifasystems.com

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Legris India Pvt Ltd T: +91-124-4031073-77, 4034227 E: legris.india@legris.com W: www.legris.com

Mipox T: +91-80-65830898 E: rag-rao@mipox.co.jp W: www.mipoxindia.com

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Kontron Technology India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-40831000 E: salesindia@kontron.in W: www.kontron.in Kuka Robotics (India) Pvt. Ltd. T: +91-124-4635774 E: pradeep@kuka.in W: www.kuka.in

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Misumi India Pvt Ltd T: +91-20-66470000 E: sales@misumi.co.in W: http://in.misumi-ec.com

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Powertec Supplies India Pvt Ltd T: +91-120-42469300 E: sales@cosmotecindia.com W: www.cosmotecindia.com

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Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd. 139 T: +91-124-4630300 E: Shinji.Mizoguchi@asia.meap.com W: http://www.mitsubishielectric.asia/india/

Precihole Machine Tools Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-25836780 E: info@precihole.co.in W: www.precihole.co.in

Nath Axis Controls T: +91-11-29949306 E: samir@bonvario.com W: www.bonvario.com

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New Amp & Ohm Applications Pvt.Ltd. 134 T: +91-40-64571792 E: info@ampohm.co.in W: www.ampohm.co.in NI Systems India Pvt Ltd T: +91-80-41190000 E: ni.india@ni.com W: www.ni.com

Ningbo Xinda Screw Compressor Co., Ltd T: +86-574-8833-6868 E: inquiry@xindaworld.com W: www.augustcompressor.com

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Riat Grinders T: +91-161-2530805 E: msriat@sify.com W: www.riatgrinders.com

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Rittal India Pvt Ltd - Eplan Division T: +91-22-39527200 E: eplan@rittal-india.com W: www.eplan.in

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Precise Automation & Control P. Ltd T: +91-265-2642457 E: info@preciseautomation.in W: www.preciseautomation.in

Ruia Resistance Wires Pvt Ltd T: +91-22-66709901 E: ruia@vsnl.in W: www.ruiawires.com

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Premium Transmission Ltd T: +91-20-66314100 W: www.premiumtransmission.com

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