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Innovative Ideas to Reduce Air Pollution Managing Flow in Supply Chain And the Journey Continues: Lapp India @20 Years

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foreword Health @ Wealth Hi Readers, “The air sucked by the latest SUV models is far dirtier than the air which comes out of it” was the comment of Ralph Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover on the recent Supreme Court ban on Diesel SUVs above 2000CC in Delhi. According to Mr. Speth the vehicles manufactured with EU VI regulations have got technical features which can clean the air in Delhi! Delhi witnessed last month much criticized odd even plan and irrespective of its outcome everyone will agree the need of having proper measures to curb air pollution which is now in alarming level for all living beings! The scenario is not just for Delhi, but applicable to all metro cities in our country. Phasing out of heavy vehicles which is more than 15 years old and replacing them with the environment complied ones is the need of the hour. Considering the economic viability of implementing this by the state government run transport as well as private players is going to be a tough task, but the authorities should take strict actions to ensure creating a healthy environment to the society as well as a measure to control unstable climatic conditions. Asthma, Allergies, Cancer are very common in our society today, and air pollution is one of its major causes. In his article featured in this edition Mr. Surendra Kumar gives some ideas with detailed solutions to control the air pollution levels. The recent Auto expo held at Delhi showcases promising growth in the Indian manufacturing sector and all the major players announced their latest offerings to the consumers. The Prime Minister’s aim to make India a manufacturing destination for global market got some incentives with auto majors announcing their new models manufactured here in India into the global market. The same sentiments of Make In India was also visible at recently concluded IMTEX Forming exhibition at Bangalore as well. The IMTMA officials shared with the media the constructive interactions they are having with government on several issues which will support the manufacturing industry. The same message is getting carry forward further through ELECRAMA 2016 at Bangalore; the exhibition opens from 13th of this month. For the first time in the history of ELECRAMA, an exclusive pavilion for critical sectors like Railway, Nuclear and Defense are organized. Supported by The Ministry of Commerce, the third edition of Reverse Buyer Seller Meet is expected to generate large scale business opportunities. For the first time the Ministry of Power is organizing a two day Power Round Table which will be attended by Energy Secretaries of State Governments, CMDs of State Utilities and Central PSUs. With four central government ministers agreeing to grace the occasion the organizers are highly elited about the larger participation level by the government in this edition. A detailed feature about ELECRAMA exhibition is published in this edition of MART. Living healthy must be the primary mantra of each one among us. But how much importance we give to this essential care in our day to day life needs to be addressed. As mentioned due to different living conditions around us, getting life time diseases like cancer, diabetes, gastritis is very common. Prevention is the only solution and that can be attained through simple changes in our daily life. We have included an article from Dr J V Dixit about keeping Diabetes in control and how a better health can bring us more productivity. I am sure that you will find this issue of MART interesting and do write back with your suggestions to make MART, SMART! Signing Off,

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30 MAIN FEATURE

12 INNOVATIONS

Some Innovative Ideas To Reduce Air Pollution On City-Roads

30 Big Data Analytics for Environment Sustainability and Pollution Control

32 Creating Greener Future 36 Addressing IIoT Challenges through Garbage Waste

Recycling Waste

Green Waste

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In-Situ, Hand Driven, Portable Flange Facer

This flange facer has a facing range from Ø25 mm to Ø 310mm (Ø 1”to Ø 12”) and has a clamping range of Ø 1” to Ø 6”. The main components of this facer, like arm, housing, is cast from Aluminium to make it light. Sliding surface is made of LM guides and blocks to provide utmost frictionless smooth movement, keeping in mind the operator’s fatigue.

Shenoy Engg. Pvt. Ltd., a

in petroleum, chemical

the lead screw while

The tool post, which

Bangalore based SPM & in-

refineries.

rotating. The arm on which

accommodates single point

the slide unit is mounted

HSS or inserted carbide tools,

is connected to rotatable

is capable of tiling ±45˚. It

housing. A case hardened

is possible to obtain both

hollow spindle is supported

serrated and smooth finish,

by two deep groove ball

by using different gear boxes.

bearings inside the housing

The maximum material

to provide sufficient

removal is nearly 1 mm in mild

stiffness against the radial

steel.

situ machine manufacturers, have designed and manufactured, hand-held, portable flange facers, which are also known popularly as refacing tools. These flange facers are mainly used in for generating smooth or serrated finish on the flange butting surfaces. Easy to carry, compact in size, light in weight, simple to operate, these flange re-surfacers are affordable and, except for human power, it does not need any source of power like electricity, pneumatic, hydraulic etc. In other words, this product is fire hazard-free and most ideally suited for flange resurfacing operations

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While designing the product, conscious efforts were put in to keep its weight about 7 kgs. Extensive use of aluminium in the structurals made it possible to contain the weight of the flange facer. The tool is moved over the LM guides through a leadscrew-box nut arrangement, coupled with a worm reduction gear box for the mechanical advantage. The input of the worm reduction gear box has a knob which can be rotated. The box nut is made of phosphorus bronze which creates less friction against

cutting loads while facing. Inside the hollow spindle, a threaded clamp shaft is provided. The spindle also has 3 slots, where 3 jaws are mounted. When the clamp shaft is rotated, a taper provided on the shaft pushes the jaws out of the slot equally, thereby clamping the facer inside the bore and self-centres the Flange Facers.

For details Contact: Shenoy Engg. Pvt. Ltd. #7, 16th Cross, Doddanna Industrial Estate, Near Peenya 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560 091 Ph: +91-80-28361 767 & 725 Mobile: +91-9591 309290 Website: www. shenoyengineering.com Email: info@ shenoyengineering.com

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Laser calibration at the speed of light - comparatively speaking

High speed data capture technique cuts calibration time 85-95 percent, minimising downtime on key assets

The word “laser” implies “light speed” for the casual listener, but witnessing a bi-directional laser calibration run on just one linear axis of a CNC mill conjures up a completely different image – that of something less than the speed of light. A short 1 m axis can typically take 30 to 60 minutes as the machine axis moves in 10 mm increments and stops to pause and settle before the laser interferometer takes a reading. That pause can be as long as 23 seconds during some tests. The downtime it causes for calibration of a large, high value asset can make a machine shop owner bite through nails. Depending on machine crashes and the quality system the shop adheres to, a machine may be out of action for several days each year to perform a laser calibration, so shop owners are always focused on this issue. However, a technique that takes advantage of a feature in Renishaw’s XL-80 laser interferometer reduces settling time to just 250 milliseconds after each incremental axis move, cutting calibration times

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by 85-95 percent. In addition to reducing downtime on critical production assets, this methodology better reflects axis positioning accuracy under actual cutting conditions, where moves are fast and there is virtually no settling time before tool engagement with the work. Quality Tech Services in Byron, Georgia, USA, has used the technique and instructed new laser buyers on it as well. “As a new calibration service, the first concern we hear when we walk in the door is downtime on a machine,” said Mike Schraufnagel, company owner. “Customers will do anything to cut downtime on a critical asset, and our customers who own lasers love this capability. For us, the technique has been a boon to our efficiency. What normally would take 30 minutes now takes just three. In one afternoon we were able to complete six laser set ups and three ballbar set ups on a machine in two hours. This would normally have taken at least a day.” M-Code and an open contact relay is all that is required

To use the high speed calibration technique, a machine’s CNC could use an available M-code which, if not available, is usually a purchasable option to close a “normally open” set of relay contacts for between 10 and 20 milliseconds. Closure of the relay contacts, via an auxiliary I/O cable, will provide a trigger for the laser to record the difference between the laser reading and the target position. M-codes are typically used in CNC for probing cycles, to control coolant and capabilities other than axis positioning moves, so this option is available as standard on many CNC. In others M-Code may be an option that simply needs to be purchased or turned on by the OEM. “We identified spare relays that can be controlled via M-Codes on a Haas CNC machine in our lab. This got us started in thinking of the many ways users could reduce overall machine down time by triggering the laser interferometer via a part program. This type of signalling will more accurately record the

moment the machine achieves its commanded position” said Michael Wilm, Calibration Business Manager, Renishaw Inc. “Because mechanical relay contacts can bounce for the first few milliseconds, we have added a bounce rejection feature programmed into the electronics of the laser. The laser simply needs to see the relay close for as little as a microsecond; any chatter within 20 milliseconds gets ignored, the laser takes a reading, and the axis moves to the next measuring position.” High speed data capture can be used to calibrate positioning stages and other equipment where no CNC is involved. “It may take some customising of the machine control with an auxiliary board to trigger the laser, but these boards are readily available and well known by people in the controls business,” Wilm concluded. For further information on Renishaw’s calibration and performance monitoring products, visit www.renishaw. com/machine-calibration-andoptimisation

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Water-based bonded coatings for improved workplace safety

Klüber Lubrication to showcase their latest portfolio of high-performance bonded coatings for elastomers at the Auto Expo component show, 2016

When selecting products for coating elastomer profilesand components, workplace safety plays an increasingly important role since the volatile organic solvents enabling application of the bonded coating may cause considerable air pollution. This is why manufacturers and coating companies are increasing their efforts to find alternative products to replace conventional bonded coatings which contain organic solvents. Klüber Lubrication has now launched water-based bonded coatings which are completely free of organic co-solvents. Klüberflex 100-0 N is one such new product which particularly helps in reducingfriction and

wear of profiled seals used in the automotive industry. Due to its innovative formulation including a modern binder system, the silicone-hybrid bonded coating hardens quicker than conventional products. The curing time of Klüberflex 100-0 N in the coating chamber at 150 °C is only 5 minutes instead of the usual 15 minutes taken by conventional products. In Klüberflex 100-0 N, crosslinking takes place on the extrusion line at an object temperature of 220 °C in under 60 s. In addition, customers benefit from a higher flexibility of the coating, even at temperatures down to minus 40 °C.

Another new addition is the Klübertop TP 22, 27, 31-1310 A-B (series). This series of water-miscible, two- component bonded coatings for “automotive body seals” have been specially developed for reducing friction, wear and noise in automotive body seals in contact with glass. Klübertop series offers a one product concept to customers with several solid lubricant variants available. For instance, this product is used in applications for window channel seals and weather strips. It is also suitable for various other applications like

door and sunroof seals, folding top seals and front and rear window seals. The product also offers quick quality inspection of the coating after application by integrated UV indicator. Many of the products from this coating range have been approved by OEMs worldwide and are used across application points. To know more on solution for bonded coatings please visit, Klüber Lubrication at the Auto Expo Component Show, 2016, in hall 10, stand no. 10.3 For more details visit www.klueber.com

“We succeeded in developing bonded coatings which outperform comparable products and at the same time make a substantial contribution in increasing the operational safety at a customer’s plant”. Frank Werner Head of Business Unit Automotive, Klüber Lubrication

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Lpg Cylinder Pressure Booster

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Hi-Tech Energy Saving Equipments offers 100% safe electric vaporizing Aid for LPG Cylinders namely LPG Pressure Booster.

The LPG Pressure Booster is heating pad with Energy Regulator which increases vapor flow from LPG Cylinders. This flexible electric heating pad is designed to add heat when high vapor rates or low liquid level, under natural vaporization conditions, result in low LPG vapor pressure and low vapor

flow rates. The heating pad is very durable, flexible, safe and moisture resistant. The bolting allows the pad to be quickly and easily installed around at bottom of the LPG Cylinder. Salient features are: – No need of hot water bath of cylinders,

– Complete use of LPG Liquid in the cylinder – Reduces LPG Cylinders bank as 1/3 and hence saves space, – Maintains adequate pressure and flow, – Approx 5-8% Saving in cost of LPG, – Very low power consumption, – Shock Proof,

– Durable and maintenance free. The firm also offers Cooling Tower Energy Saver with or without Starter Panel/VFD Panel, Biogas Power Generators from Portable to Large capacity. For more details visit www.lpgcylinderheati ngpad.com

Cooling Tower Energy Saver

CMY

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Shiv Mesh Industries offers Fully Automatic Digital Cooling Tower Energy Saver (ADCA) suitable for any capacity electric motor of Fan.

Shiv Mesh Industries offers Fully Automatic Digital Cooling Tower Energy Saver (ADCA) suitable for any capacity electric motor of Fan. The ADCA contains fan motor “ON” Meter, fan motor “OFF” Meter, Digital display of actual water temperature , built-in 2 level Water Level Controller and pump operation, safety time interlock to avoid frequent Start/Stops, RTD Sensor (PT-100),compensating cable, settable Hooter, Water Level Sensors, manual mode in

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emergency (by pass),necessary brackets, etc. The ADCA is useful for forced fan type cooling towers. The principle of ADCA operation is, a cooling tower works on the principle of forced fan cooling (induced draft). The water in the cooling tower is made to flow with a lot of resistance thru fiber packs/fills. During that flow the fan motor sucks heat out thereby water cools to maximum 1-2 degrees below the external ambient temperature. After the water

has cooled to this temperature, the fan motor continues to run uselessly, as further cooling of water is not possible. It is at this point that ADCA stops the fan motor and restarts only after the temperature of water has increased. Our website http:// coolingtowerenergysaver. in shows “Saving Chart” and complete technical specifications. The cost of ADCA will be recovered within 45-60 days.

We are also offering ADCA with DOL or Star Delta Starter Panel or with VFD Panel. We are also manufacturing Transformer type Welding Set Energy Savers and LPG Cylinder Pressure Booster with Energy Regulator which saves LPG and reduces number of cylinders in bank and thereby saving of costlier space. For further details visit www.coolingtowerenergy saver.in

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HARTING presents new PCB connector applications har-flex THR: The ideal connector for miniaturised applications

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Withspace-saving metal housings and forwardlooking performance for all three lifelines, the M12 family offers solutions for demanding application environments.

har-flex THR: Ideal for miniaturised applications that are subject to especially large mechanical loads, an area that was reserved for larger connectors to date.

The HARTING Technology Group will be presenting its innovative products and solutions at this year’s HMI Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany from 25 to 29 April 2016 (Hall 11, Stand C 13), with a special focus on the har-flex THR and the M12 Slim Design family. With these highlights, HARTING will be showcasing solutions for all Industrie 4.0 lifelines: power, signal and data.

Through Hole Reflow and

HARTING will also be

saving metal housings and

describes the termination

presenting the M12 Slim

forward-looking performance

technology used for the

Design family, perfectly in

for all three lifelines, the M12

laterally mounted hold-down

keeping with tomorrow’s

family provides solutions

clamps. The connectors with

industrial requirements. The

for demanding application

a 1.27-mm pitch combine

focus here is on compact

environments

through-hole technology’s

dimensions for constricted

mechanically stable solder

space conditions, as well

connections with the

as the M12 Power models

automatable processing

with L coding. In connection

HARTING will be featuring

that are subject to especially

the new har-flex THR

large mechanical loads and

models for PCB connector

that were reserved for larger

applications. THR stands for

connectors to date.

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advantages offered by SMD components. The connectors are consequently ideal for miniaturised applications

with the move away from 7/8” solutions, the latter offers standardised housing terminals.Whether for the energy supply to increasingly compact industrial devices

“With these highlights, HARTING is fully in line with the miniaturisation trend that has been intensified by Industrie 4.0 and is determining future interfaces for intelligent connectors,” as Ralf Klein, HARTING Electronics Managing Director, states.

or for Ethernet cabling

For more details visit

in rail traffic. With space-

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Compact, chip-repellent design: the new R2.40 plastic energy tube from igus snap-open lid ensures easy filling

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The energy tube R2.40 (left) protects moving cables from chips, dust and dirt even in small installation spaces. Like the larger R2.75 (right), it is very easy to open and saves a lot of installation time. (Source: igus GmbH)

High cable protection trough smooth inner contours and curvature snap-open lids made of the same material. The universal mounting brackets of the R2.40 moreover ensure chip protection and provide comprehensive options for internal strain relief

At the Motek and at the EMO, igus is presenting the energy tube series R2 with 40 millimetre inner height, which offers the right solution for compact installation spaces such as in machine tools. Like its big brother, R2.75 with 75 millimetres interior height, the new energy tube provides users with protection against chips, dust and dirt. At the same time it is easy to open and close, making assembly work very simple. Chip-resistant energy chains, so-called energy tubes, offer cables protection from external influences in dirty environments or inside processing areas. Constructed on the basis of the

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cost-effective E2-principle (two parts per chain link) made of tribologically optimised plastics from igus, the chip-proof energy tubes of the R2 series also offer, in addition to the advantages of lubricant and maintenance free operation, protection from external dirt accumulation and flying chips.

the cables and hoses. The lids

At the Motek igus will present the energy tube in a new size with 40 millimetres inner height to a specialist audience. This can be opened both along the outer radius (R2.40) and in the inner radius (R2i.40), allowing users to choose an option that is the easiest for them when filling

and their curvature and tight

can be snapped open in either direction and need not be completely removed for filling the tube. Gentle design for cables and easy on the ear The contours of the lid of the R2.40 energy tube are smooth manufacturing tolerances guarantee that chips do not accumulate between the stop dogs. Smooth inner contours of the energy tube and rounded latching separators made of the same material also protect the cables.

The integrated grid design also ensures a firm hold of the interior separation, even in side-mounted applications. With an integrated brake on the individual chain links, the chain runs audibly quieter. Less vibrations means more precise work on the workpiece. With the double stop dogs, the energy tube can absorb high fill weights and can even master long unsupported lengths. The universal mounting brackets of the R2.40 moreover ensure chip protection and also provide comprehensive options for internal strain relief. For more details visit www.igus.in

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Banner Engineering Introduces Rugged Safety Light Curtain New EZ-SCREEN LS features IEC IP65/IP67 rated housing and metal end caps

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Rugged EZ-SCREEN LS safety light curtain allows end-to-end sensing to eliminate detection gaps.

Cascaded “bay window” configuration allows EZSCREEN LS to protect three sides without mirrors

Banner Engineering (www. BannerEngineering.com) has introduced a rugged safety light curtain designed for ease of use and long life in a wide range of manufacturing and packaging applications. The new EZ-SCREEN LS light curtain features thick aluminum housing and metal end caps for durability in challenging situations like power press and metal forming operations. Its lean, simple design emphasizes features that deliver high value while eliminating others that may complicate installation or increase

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maintenance requirements. Highly visible and intuitive bi-color alignment indicators allow simplified setup, easy troubleshooting and streamlined installation. The end-to-end sensing design of the EZ-SCREEN LS eliminates gaps in detection when mounted on top of machine work surfaces and between cascaded segments. For added ease of use, the system requires no PC software, DIP switches or other device for configuration. To accommodate diverse

Dual screens protect several machines in a lean manufacturing configuration.

Highly visible status indicator lights can be added to cascaded safety light screens.

applications, the light curtain is available in three resolutions—14 mm, 23 mm and 40 mm—with a range of up to 12 meters. Sensor lengths range from 280 mm to 1,820 mm in 70 mm increments. Cascade models allow users to combine up to four systems of any length, any resolution and any number of beams. Dual-scan technology provides high immunity to EMI, RFI, ambient light, weld flash, and strobe light for dependable operation in harsh environments. The screens comply with most

rigorous worldwide safety standards including Type 4 per IEC61496-1/-2, Category 4 PLe per EN/ISO 13849-1, and SIL3/SILCL3 per IEC 61508/IEC 62061. Banner Engineering is a leading manufacturer of vision, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fiber optics sensors, machine guarding systems, measurement and inspection systems and wireless network products. The company provides local application support worldwide. For more details visit www.bannerengineering.co.in

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F192-UHF Read/Write Head for Large Detection Ranges

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UHF read/write heads from Pepperl+Fuchs function reliably even under harsh ambient conditions, while still offering a high level of flexibility.

The F190 UHF read/write head has been a hit on the market for two years now. The device is designed to be the ideal solution to potentially problematic applications where the installation space is limited and for which read distances of 1 m to 2 m are sufficient. It is precisely these functions that are increasingly in demand within the framework of Industry 4.0—a development stage that requires identification as early as during production processes and not after products have been completed in the subsequent logistics chain, as was the

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case previously. The F192 is supplementing the product family with its outstanding properties to also cover logistics applications in the future and achieve read distances in excess of 2 m. Building on the proven F190 RFID read/ write head, and offering a detection range of up to six meters, the F192 is ideally suited for applications involving large distances. The device can read and write up to 200 tags simultaneously, enabling a particularly fast throughput and in turn increasing productivity.

Whether in the automotive industry, intralogistics, or transportation, the UHF read/write heads function reliably even in difficult conditions and at high temperatures depending on the required detection range. What’s more, the devices also offer a high level of flexibility: The antenna polarization for reliable tag detection can be manually set horizontally or vertically, or switched fully automatically for each read/ write access, depending on the application. Both devices in the product

family have IP67 degree of protection and feature a stable metal base. A further significant plus point is the possibility of enabling the read/write heads to be used in every country. The devices are provided with the respective country-specific parameters, such as maximum transmission power or used frequency bands. This feature simplifies system integration considerably. Both series feature a highly visible LED display, which facilitates status control in the field—even from long distances. For more details visit www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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High-speed Swivel Module is Cycle Time and Frequency Benchmark

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Gripping systems/swivel modules

The SCHUNK SRU-mini-Speed swivel unit increases the dynamic potential of rotary movements. Size 12 allows new freedom in system engineering.

The SCHUNK SRU-mini-Speed

at 0.21 seconds, and size

and packaging applications.

SCHUNK SRU-mini-S for high

swivel unit sets standards for

10 enables 3,700 cycles per

Conformity of the dimen-

cycles per hour and very

cycle time and frequency in

hour with swiveling times

sions and connections to

compact systems. The latter

high-performance assembly

starting at 0.16 seconds.

those of the hard and soft

version provides the basis

applications. Compared

The se-cret of such high,

damped SRU-mini allows

for the design of assembly

with swivel units equipped

stable performance is the

1:1 replace-ment of existing

systems with performance

with con-ventional damping,

patented damping system,

modules. This gives system

comparable to that of cam-

the high-speed rotary

which combines an elastomer

integrators a maximum

controlled rotary indexing

module from SCHUNK,

with an oil-damped shock

degree of flexibility. In all,

tables, while offering a

the competence leader for

absorber. The unique

three damping variants are

significantly higher level of

clamping technology and

damping system is already

available: the hard damped

flexibility. The SRU-mini-

gripping systems is able to

being used successfully in the

SCHUNK SRU-mini-H for

Speed is available in sizes

literally double the number

larger swivel modules of the

minimal interfering contours

10, 12, and 14 with torques

of cycles. The new unit size

SRU-plus series.

under very high loads;

of 0.28 Nm and 1.15 Nm, and

the soft damped SCHUNK

axial forces of 255 N

SRU-mini-W for short cycle

and 330 N.

12 enables up to 4,200 cycles with swiveling times starting at 0.16 sec-onds. Size 14 enables up to 4,200 cycles with swiveling times starting

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The SRU-mini-Speed is based on the compact and lightweight SCHUNK SRUmini flat swivel unit, which is time-proven in assembly

times in conditions with minimal installation space, and the high-performance

For further details visit www.in.schunk.com

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Sterilizable Brushless DC Slotted Mini Motors Provide High Speed, High Torque for Surgical Power Hand Tools

Portescap is excited to announce the launch of application specific motors for surgical powered hand tools - arthroscopic shavers, ENT microdebriders and large bone drills. Prototypes will be available to ship within 3 weeks of order placement.

Based on 20 years of

joint surgery; surgical

k-wire driving and provide

procedures of the ear,

experience in surgical

procedures that are

high torque at operating

nose, and throat as well as

motor design, application

responsible for repairing

speed. These battery

arthroscopic surgeries of

specific motors are designed

joints such as hip, knee,

powered solutions excel at

small joints. With no-load

to precise performance

and shoulder joints.

meeting extreme torque

speeds of 11,800 RPM and

requirements of surgical

No-load speed of our

demands without stall during

a maximum continuous

hand tools. Products are

arthroscopic shaver motors

joint replacement surgeries

torque of 39 mNm, these

designed using Portescap’s

range from 4,000 to 7,000

such as those of the knee,

solutions are designed to

standard autoclavable

RPM, while maximum

hip, and shoulder. Our

perform precise cutting of

motor design and have the

continuous torque is 117

recommended large bone

tissue and clean burring

robustness to withstand

mNm and 119 mNm. What’s

drill motor offers a no-load

of bone. For high-speed

sterilization. Portescap

more, Portescap solutions

speed of 950 RPM with

drilling in spine, cranial,

motor technology has

maintain high torque

maximum continuous torque

maxillofacial, and otologic

demonstrated autoclavability

without stall better than

of 818 mNm.

(ear) surgery, Portescap’s

up to 1000 cycles.

competing solutions.

Arthroscopic shaver

Portescap’s large bone

brushless dc mini motor

drill brushless dc mini

solutions provide the high

solutions have been

motor solutions offer a

speed and high torque

designed to drive powered

cannulated gearbox and

required by powered

surgical hand tools used

motor combination to

surgical hand tools used in

For more details visit

in minimally invasive

allow for in-line pin and

minimally invasive surgical

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Ear, nose, and throat (ENT)

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Some Innovative Ideas to Remove The Air Pollution from City Roads Pollution has become one of the greatest threats to our lives, taking a toll on the lungs of our children, and in some cases affecting also their kidneys. It can also lead to Asthma and cancer. In many cities around the world, the polluted air combined with the morning fog generates ‘smog’ which is a real poison. Doctors have declared that the lungs of a metropolitan city based person are like a clogged filter, most unlike those of a mountain-based person breathing fresh air.

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Various steps are being taken around the world, ranging from USA up to Japan, to deal with this problem. In some of the cities privately owned vehicles are banned from entry into the city-center. The latest of these steps being currently being applied in our own country is the ‘Odd–and-Even’ Number-Plate formula to restrict driving on the roads on alternate days of the week. The pollutants in the city air consist of dust; hydrocarbons – burnt or un-burnt; smoke; and polluting gases. Dust can come from sand deserts, blown in by the wind; or, from the construction sites. The hydrocarbons occur in the air owing to the exhaust from vehicles. This consists

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normally of the burnt fuel. Even more polluting can be the un-burnt fuel being emitted in the exhaust of 2-stroke vehicles (scooters); and vehicles having worn-out pistons rings and cylinders. You may notice the smoke coming out prominently on the top of a flyover, where the load on the engine is the maximum. The hydrocarbons from diesel vehicles are found to be much more harmful, as compared to those from petrol-vehicles. Let it be clear right from the concept level that no shortterm ideas are being offered here. All the ideas that follow require long-term planning, and adequate arrangement of funds for their implementation. These would involve

mandatory modifications to vehicles. This is to assure that all the ideas proposed here are technically feasible. The only question could be the financial viability and the will on part of the Government and the vehicle-makers. Filtering Ducts placed on Top of the Commercial Vehicles We all know that all air-conditioned vehicles have a filter in the front, leading the filtered air to the compressor. The same idea is being proposed here, but on top of the bus or the truck (it being a truck with a top). There would be a power-driven fan at the top front end of the vehicle, with a tubular duct laid along the

length of the truck, ending into a filter. In fact, there could be a number of such ducts laid out parallel to one another, each one of these leading to its filter at the end or, alternatively, a single large duct with a rectangular opening in the front. This means that the same vehicle that pollutes the road is made responsible for scavenging the air above it. Such filters would remove all particles of size above 5 microns passing through. The dirty filter could be replaced with a fresh one at the end of the duty-shift. Portable Electro-Static Precipitators mounted on Top of the Commercial Vehicles

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Fan

Tube

Filter

Wired Mesh

ESPs or Electro-Static Precipitators were created originally to bring down the coal-dust rising through the chimneys of thermal power plants. In this case, the particles get electrostatically negativelycharged as these pass between two parallel plates, and go to stick themselves to positively-charged collection-plates; or are brought down from the atmosphere by induction-caused highfrequency vibrations. This would mean that at the end of the journey the top of the vehicle would require either wiping or washing down the particles collected. There would be a mesh wide enough to cover the width of the vehicle, laid out along the length of the vehicle, followed by the Portable ESP mounted at the end. This would mean an extra load for the vehicle, as well as extrafuel consumption due to the air-resistance caused by the super-structure mounted on the vehicle. Despite this

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handicap, should the idea result in the removal of the particulate matter from the air, it would be worthwhile implementing it. Cleansing the Air with a Spray of Water emitted from a traveling open-top tanker Some of us are aware that till a few decades back, it was usual to see a passing tanker sprinkling water on the dusty roads. Many of us know that after it rains, the pollution level goes down. The drops of water bring down not only the particulate matter but also absorb the toxic gases, to some extent. Let us now imagine a slowmoving, open-top water tanker passing along the road. It would be having several tubular structures rectangular in shape, about 2 meters high, placed across the width of the truck. The pipes would have perforations, with water pumped from below trickling down from the top. It would

be like a vertical spray from the top pipe, with holes 10 mm. apart. Filter cloth lengths would be hanging on both sides of the horizontal pipe on the top, getting wet with the spray. In this way, 4 or 5 vertical filters placed 1 meter apart would make the air pass through them as the vehicle moved forward. A large 24-volt fan placed before the first filtercurtain would help to suck inwards the polluted air from the road and to feed it to the first filter-cloth. As the tanker reached the end of its journey, the level of water in it would have gone down; reduced mainly by the amount sprayed that remained in the air; further down by the amount that evaporated. It would then be required to drain out the dirty water, and to replenish the empty space in the tanker with a supply of fresh water. The amount of dirt collected would be indicative of the

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pollution removed from the city road. Making the city â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Out-ofBoundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Incoming DieselDriven Trucks We all know that ships voyaging in the sea never reach the sea-beach, but these get berthed some distance away from it. The material carried on the ships is brought to the shore on barges, or in smaller boats. Let us apply the same analogy to trucks traveling between the cities. Diesel-operated trucks bringing in the supplies should terminate their journey at the periphery of the city. From there the goods should be trans-shipped to the city though the use of CNG-operated mini-trucks; or through electrically operated vehicles. As an off-shoot, it would also expose contraband material, if any, being brought into the city from border towns. This would also help the police to monitor possible terrorist activities.

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Proposal To Remove All Taxes For Min. 1 Year On Electric Vehicles Taxes are levied on all passenger and commercial vehicles, by the Central and the State governments. These include Excise Duties and Sales-Tax. It is suggested here that if the government bodies could make a sacrifice of the tax-earnings for one year (min.) on Electrically-driven

vehicles, it would serve as a great incentive for the people to switch over to this mode of transport. Battery-Exchange booths could be permitted at various points in the city, where the users could exchange their spent battery for a charged one on payment. The government would be able to make up the loss of revenue by having

saved some money otherwise meant to be spent on health schemes to treat the people affected by pollution. After seeing the results, the scheme could be extended year after year. This would make our future generations grateful to the nation for having taken appropriate and timely care of them. The author Mr. Surendra Kumar, graduated in Mechani-

cal Engineering before he was 21, from Roorkee (now IIT). He is one of the founder members of the Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India and has been in its alternative Chairman for North India. In 2007 he was decorated with Knighthood by the President of Italy for this contribution in bringing together the industries of India and Italy. For more details do visit www.precinter.com

Perforated Pipes- all covered with filter cloth hanging like drapes

Pollution has become one of the greatest threats to our lives, taking a toll on the lungs of our children, and in some cases affecting also their kidneys. It can also lead to Asthma and cancer. In many cities around the world, the polluted air combined with the morning fog generates â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which is a real poison.

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Big Data Analytics for Environment Sustainability and Pollution Control The concept of big data includes data sets with sizes beyond the ability of commonly used software tools to capture, store, manage and process data. In database terms, they involve a move from relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL) to programming models based on MapReduce, which have been popularized by Google and are distributed as open-source software through the Hadoop open code platform.

Rajesh Angadi rajesh_angadi@hotmail.com

Big data originated from rapid growth in the volume (velocity and frequency) and diversity of digital data generated in real time as a result of the increasingly important role played by information technologies in everyday activities (digital exhaust). Properly handled, they can be used to generate information and knowledge based on full information in real time, meaning a time period short enough for the new information to be used to change decisions before they are irreversible.

sets and advanced analytical techniques is changing information technology in fundamental ways. In the past, data was used primarily to confirm hypotheses. But today, data is increasingly used to generate hypotheses, indicate trends, identify anomalies, and make predictions. This new paradigm that goes by the name “Big Data” is impacting research in diverse fields and business in diverse industries, energy and environment being no exception. This is driven by the proliferation of sensors measuring physical properties, the availability In summary, the fundamental of vast networks of human variables of the big data universe data, the algorithms to extract are usually considered to be the information and the computing three V’s: power to do this in real time. The trade-off between “volume” • Volume: the quantity of data and “veracity” is usually tilted towards the former, as large • Velocity: the speed at which quantities of data can more than data are generated, captured make up for a lack of precision. and shared Handling large volumes of data means that actions can • Variety: the number and be coordinated and monitored nature of different data types right along value chains, The advent of massive data allowing for efficient oversight

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of products and externalities. In particular, it enables large firms to understand, measure and act upon major environmental impacts they have that are outside their direct control, i.e. those caused by their suppliers of physical inputs and services. As the characterization of big data is based on the volumeimprecision-correlation triad, their analysis is summarized in another: data-proxiesvisualization. Big data analytics encompasses all the tools and methodologies used to turn masses of raw data into metadata for analytical purposes. Its origin lies in disciplines such as computingintensive biology, biomedical engineering, medicine and electronics.

Both generate opportunities for local value creation on the basis of metadata analysis.

The essential data analysis instruments are visualization (histograms, scatter or surface plots, tree maps, parallel coordinate plots, etc.), statistics (hypothesis tests, regressions, principal component analysis, etc.), data and association mining and machine learning methods such as clustering and decision trees. Advanced visualization techniques (visual data analysis) involve the selection of a visual representation of abstract data to enhance knowledge; these data may be numeric or non-numeric, such as text or geographical information. The results of the correlations identified may sometimes present in spaces of more than two dimensions, Two elements are important in which makes them much harder this construct: for non-specialists to understand. First, creativity for identifying Accordingly, an important new relationships to be explored part of big data analysis is the and, development of visualization instruments that make sense Second, the high contextual to non-technical policymakers. content of this identification.

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Water is one of the world’s most abundant natural resources but it is also fast becoming one of the most stressed. Growing populations can strain the supply of clean water, while changing weather patterns challenge our ability to sustain agriculture through droughts or to prevent floods during storms

Furthermore, information visualization can also work as a system for generating hypotheses to be continued by more formal analyses, such as hypothesis tests. Why Link Big Data with Pollution Control and Environment Sustainability Big data is playing a transformative role in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The environmental sustainability effort however, which broadly, “creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations” requires a transformation of its own. Climate change continues to move to the forefront of worldscale problems. How then is big data being applied toward the environmental sustainability and pollution control effort? What transformative big data applications are as relevant to the environment and pollution control as they have been to healthcare? What efficiencies are being gained through big data applications that are as beneficial

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to sustainability as they are to retailer profits? How big data is being applied in the realm of environmental sustainability and pollution control across sectors and industries. By gathering insights from sustainability advocates (NGOs), service providers (consultancies), policy specialists (think tanks and intergovernmental organizations), compliers (corporates), and finally governments, which will provide a multi-perspective view of: • How big data is being applied to environmental sustainability and pollution control effort; • To what extent big data is impacting environmental sustainability while other sectors are experiencing revolutionizing effects; • Who the leaders and late or non-adopters are; and • What some of the reasons are for late or non-adoption of big data tools and techniques. Big Data’s Impact on Environmental Sustainability and Pollution control Efforts Greater consistency was found on perspectives of big data’s impact on environmental sustainability efforts. The

exceptions largely align with the ambiguous definition and meaning of big data. As the world has become increasingly instrumented and interconnected, we are witnessing an extraordinary growth of “big data.” A range of technologies and capabilities— from cloud computing to analytics, from mobile and social platforms to cognitive learning—is transforming this data into a resource that can lead us to better choices and new opportunities for improving environmental sustainability. The results of the big data engagement scoring pre-empt how different categories and the organizations themselves are adopting big data as an organizational tool or approach. We cannot escape to mention of Smart Cities today because of Big Data Analytics technology. How Smart Cities were, essentially, being built around a big data driven strategy. At this market size, that’s a mega big data play – so where is big data likely to have the maximum impact in the smart city of the future? Main objective is to give those who plan for and manage the city timely information about various parameters that they care about. The people who

matter should then be able to leverage this information to take the right decisions and ensure that those decisions are implemented accurately and speedily – effectively get services to the citizens, who need them exactly when they need them. There are other various environmental problems that threaten our comfortable and safe urban lives. Various city infrastructures such as garbage cans, street lights, traffic lights, and water and sewage systems are being combined with two way communication infrastructures to take care of these problems using sensors and smart devices. Big data utilization from these sensors and devices are dramatically improving intelligent urban management services and energy efficiency. Beijing, where one of the biggest concerns is air pollution, applied big data technology for a project called Green Horizon which is being operated in accordance with IBM in order to reduce air pollution. Virtual satellite data as well as other related forms of big data on various factors that affect the air quality are collected and analyzed through their intelligent solution. By figuring out what is causing the spread of air pollutants and whether there

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are any diffusion patterns, the system can forecast the air quality in Beijing for up to 72 hours. Chicago analyzes the data collected from sensors installed on public trash cans in order to optimize garbage collection cycles. They install diverse sensors which measure temperature, humidity, level of illumination, noise, and air pollution throughout the city, and collect, integrate, and analyze the big data to utilize it for their urban management and policy development. Their big data is also open for public use. Our world’s sustainability requires a balance among many interdependent and competing needs—of society, its economies, and the planet itself. One more example- Water is one of the world’s most abundant natural resources but it is also fast becoming one of the most stressed. Growing populations can strain the supply of clean water, while changing weather patterns challenge our ability to sustain agriculture through droughts or to prevent floods during

Garbage Waste

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storms. Water distribution systems— Bangalore, India The World Bank estimates that global costs from leaky water pipes total $14 billion annually. Our water infrastructure, in service for upwards of 100 years in many regions, is under pressure, to say the least. Along with these “aging pipe” challenges, developing economies like India are facing a serious water crisis associated with its rapid urban population growth and economic development. Last year, IBM began collaborating with Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), which supplies water across nearly 800 square kilometers of the city, to create systems for monitoring and managing increasingly complex water distribution systems. Bangalore’s massive population growth—from 5.4 million in 2000 to over 10 million and counting has put tremendous strain on the city’s water supply and distribution systems.

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IBM worked closely with BWSSB to create a water management system with operational dashboards and analytical tools to serve as a central command center for monitoring, administering and managing the city’s water supply networks. By setting and adjusting thresholds at key points, engineers can ensure that supply meets their expected goals. Implementing this solution helps minimize water loss by: - Detecting large changes in water flow through real-time monitoring - Enabling engineers to assess real-time water supply at the click of a mouse - Bringing a degree of predictability and real-time controllability of water supply across the city and population “Our job is to help farmers conserve water. Irrigation scheduling based on highly accurate weather forecasts and real-time field data will optimize decision making and

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consequently reduce resource use. Having access to such forecasts and field data on a mobile platform makes the data relevant, so that we can make proactive irrigation scheduling decisions on the fly.” By Marty McLendon, chairman, Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District Pollution control is a term used in environmental management. It means the control of emissions and effluents into air, water or soil. Without pollution control, the waste products from consumption, heating, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transportation and other human activities. Whether they accumulate or disperse, will degrade the environment. In the hierarchy of controls, pollution prevention and waste minimization are more desirable than pollution control. In the field of land development, low impact development is a similar technique for the prevention of urban runoff.

Waste minimization is a process of elimination that involves reducing the amount of waste produced in society and helps to eliminate the generation of harmful and persistent wastes, supporting the efforts to promote a more sustainable society.

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Best Practices used during pollution control are

Compost- is a key ingredient in organic farming.

Recycling - It is a process to convert waste materials into reusable material to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for “conventional” waste disposal and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to plastic production.

This is just the beginning – big data and analytics potentially can impact environment sustainability, pollution control, security and law order by helping track “at risk” citizens or helping law enforcement agencies create profiles of potential offenders or victims of crime. There is a slew of potential applications in other areas which can impact everyday life in the smart city of tomorrow including waste disposal, pollution control, overall service delivery and management. That is not to say that challenges do not exist – today anecdotal evidence seems to be thicker on the ground than real evidence of functional smart cities. Chances are when smart cities do become the norm then Environment and pollution control are the areas where the maximum impact will be felt.

Reusing is to use an item again after it has been used. Waste minimization - Waste minimization is a process of elimination that involves reducing the amount of waste produced in society and helps to eliminate the generation of harmful and persistent wastes, supporting the efforts to promote a more sustainable society. Mitigating - Environmental mitigation is typically a part of an environmental crediting system established by governing bodies which involves allocating debits and credits. Debits occur in situations where a natural resource has been destroyed or severely impaired and credits are given in situations where a natural resource has been deemed to be improved or preserved. Preventing- Pollution prevention reduces the amount of pollution generated by a process, whether it is consumer. In contrast to most pollution control strategies, which seek to manage a after it is formed and reduce its impact upon the environment the pollution prevention approach seeks to increase the efficiency of a process, thereby reducing the amount of pollution generated at its source.

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References 1) IBM Analytics referenced for Environment sustainability 2) Apache Hadoop referenced from Big Data 3) Pollution and Pollution control referenced from Wikipedia The author Rajesh Angadi completed his BE, MBA, PMP and is Hadoop Certified. With 22 years of Information Technology experience he worked on projects for Unisys, Intel, Satyam, Microsoft, Ford, Hartford, Compaq, and Princeton. He is always fascinated by the latest technology coming up in the IT sector and striving to keep pace with it. Interests in Information Technologies research areas like Hadoop Ecosystem, Predictive Analysis, Telematics, Clinical research with Analysis.

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Creating Greener Future For Helios Infrapro, ESP business is more than a professional activity; it is our heartfelt passion, which is a perfect marriage of profession with purpose. Our business defines the purpose of our activities – to leave a better Earth for our children than what we inherited. That’s why at Helios we say, “We Do what we Love. We Love what we Do.”

Nikunj Agarwal nikunj@heliosinfrapro.com

Times of India had recently

of air polluting departments

published a news article

like the Blast Furnaces, Sinter

with the disturbing headline,

Plants, Coke Plants and so

“Indian Thermal Plants Worst

on. Other industries like the

Polluters.” This news was

Cement Industry, Chemical

based on a study conducted

Plants, Metal Industries (Zinc,

by the Centre for Science

Copper and Aluminum) and

and Environment, New Delhi.

many more haveprocesses,

The report went on to state

which lead to generation of

that Air Pollution in India cuts

millions and millions of tons

wheat yield by half.The objec-

of Suspended Particulate

tive of the study was to give a

Matters (SPM) emissions.

clear picture of the environmental performance of the Power sector. Apart from the Power Sector there are other industries which too affect the quality of our environment. Iron and Steel plants have a number

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expertise. The norms laid down by the Government are always

For Helios Infrapro, ESP business is more than a

to curb and control the Pol-

professional activity; it is our

lution being emitted into the

heartfelt passion, which is a

atmosphere thereby giving

perfect marriage of profes-

our plant a better chance of

sion with purpose. Our busi-

survival for future genera-

ness defines the purpose of

tions. Implementing these

our activities – to leave a bet-

norms in industries comes at

note that statistically speak-

and Expertise is required for

ing, in a year, an Electrostatic

best-cost solutions.

of Ash in a 200 MW Thermal Power Plant. That is the importance of the Air Pollution Control equipment and

(ESP).

made stricter and stringent

a financial cost. Knowledge

approximately 500,000 tons

Electrostatic Precipitators

under review and being

It will be very interesting to

Precipitator alone collects

of Products and Services for

The above background is the mindset and the vision on which Helios Infrapro Private Limited has been operating in the Industry in the field

ter Earth for our children than what we inherited. That’s why at Helios we say, “We Do what we Love. We Love what we Do.” When we take up a project for any industry – a power plant or a steel plant etc. – for

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Helios promise to live by our culture and values and play a vital role in the aim of creating a greener future. We Do what we Love. We Love what we Do.

us the end client is not the Company who has entrusted the project on us. We consider the common people living around these industries as our real clients. They are the ones whose need for fresh air is our end product and focus. With this culture and value in mind, Helios Infrapro is providing the following Products and Services: • Providing training and skill enhancements to Plant Engineers for better Operation and Maintenance of Electrostatic Precipitators, thereby empowering them with greater expertise and confidence of running the equipment at its optimum level. • Turnkey Performance Upgrade and Revamping of old ESP’s not meeting the present Pollution Control norms thereby saving the costs of going for complete

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new equipment. • Manufacture and supply of all critical parts and components of the ESP’s backed with the Helios guarantee of right performance, raw material, workmanship, manufacturing, interchangeability and fitment. • Inspection, detailed Diagnosis and Performance Checks of installed ESP’s followed by extensive reports highlighting the present health of Mechanical and Electrical aspects of the equipment and the plan of action for getting optimum results.

and responsible is that all

grated steel plants, metal

our clients have placed

industries, power plants,

regular and repeat orders

refineries, cement plants, in India as well as overseas. The Projects involved core engineering, execution as well as site construction in running integrated plants.

on us, thereby making us a stakeholder and partner in their efforts to serve the society gifting them fresh air they truly deserve. We promise to live by our culture and values and play a vital role in the aim of creating a greener future. We Do what we Love. We Love what we Do. The author Nikunj Agarwal is the Director and CEO of Helios Infrapro Private Limited. A graduate from St. Xaviers

Helios Infrapro has been providing these services to some of the largest and the most respected industries in India in the Power, Cement, Iron and Steel, Metals, Chemicals, Pulp and Paper and Fertilizer Sectors.

College, He has nearly 14

What makes us more humble

bound projects in inte-

years of experience in executing turnkey engineering projects with technology support, both in-house and globally partnered. He has been involved in many challenging time-

With involvement in such projects from grass-root level to the management level, Mr. Agarwal has gained experience in sales and marketing, project planning, project execution, finance management, HR management to name a few. Apart from being involved in the business activities, Mr. Agarwal is an integral part of a organization which teaches and spreads the awareness of Meditation and Spiritual knowledge under the name and style of Temple of Inner Wisdom. Mr. Agarwal is also a marathon runner and participates in various marathons nationally.

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Addressing IIoT Challenges through Protocol Conversion The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic in the press today that is stealing many headlines. The reason for all this attention comes from the rapid growth expected in the IoT world. According to Berg Insight, the number of wireless IoT devices in automation networks is now forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.2 percent to reach 43.5 million by 2020. However, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is more of a near-term reality, and many industrial firms are striving to take advantage of its benefits. There are many different terms for IIoT, including Industry 4.0. and the Connected Factory. Whatever you choose to call it, how can you take steps to “get in the game” with IIoT?

Jeff Thornton india@redlion.net

The Challenge – IIoT

The Answer – Protocol

protocol conversion in a

Some refer to this as the

Readiness

Conversion

Human Machine Interface or

mining and displaying of data

other automation products

for actionable intelligence,

across a multi-vendor

which gives you real-time

environment is a great

visibility to help make

way to connect several

operations more efficient.

One might wonder how

Protocol conversion is a key

to get started with IIoT,

first step in solving the multi-

especially when you look

vendor and legacy equipment

out at your organization

challenge. Wikipedia

and see equipment from

describes a protocol

different manufacturers that

converter as “a device

is 5, 10 or 20 years old (or

used to convert a standard

more). How can you solve

or proprietary protocol of

the challenges of being

one device to the protocol

Protocol conversion allows

IIoT “ready” when you use

suitable for the other device

you to collect data from

legacy devices to operate

or tools to achieve the

different devices and different

interoperability.”

protocols and “translate”

many of your processes? Replacing equipment is not

an option because of cost and

There can be many different

integration time. You need to

devices on a manufacturing

find a way to not only protect

floor, with each one

your existing investment, but

having its own protocol, so

also make it compatible with

organizations can have a

more modern equipment.

situation where you need

This may seem to some like

to handle several different

a “best of both worlds”

protocols in order to gather

scenario.

data. The ability to provide

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different devices, with different protocols, and be able to aggregate that data collection.

those in a centralized device so that you can collect and compile data from all over the factory floor. Then, you can turn this information and data into useable, trend-related information and reports that help you to make informed decisions and do effective planning of your resources.

Connect – Speaking the Same Language You can benefit from bringing new and legacy equipment together on the same network. Some of the newer equipment on the factory floor may be “Ethernet ready” while older equipment may use a serial connection and a legacy protocol specific to that vendor. By integrating different devices (and getting legacy devices talking with newer devices) you can get disparate equipment to communicate across multivendor environments.

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Industrial environments

and reduce downtime. In

are embracing newer

particular, when protocol

communication

conversion is implemented in

infrastructures such

multi-vendor environments,

as cellular M2M, Wi-Fi,

customers can leverage visual

Gigabit Ethernet, fiber

management solutions to

and Power over Ethernet.

display Key Performance

These communication

Indicators (KPIs) that

technologies help deliver and

can be used for tracking,

enable higher-bandwidth

assessing and analyzing

applications that bring

manufacturing processes.

more information and

These performance

intelligence to manufacturing

measurements are commonly

environments.

used to evaluate success

Monitor – Using Data to Visualize Processes Protocol conversion is also important for monitoring processes – collecting and analyzing data to develop more efficient operations

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in relation to goals and objectives. While KPIs tend

(OEE) and downtime. Control – Increasing Operational Efficiencies Protocol conversion can help you integrate PLCs, PCs and SCADA systems to collect and process data in real-time to control devices and applications that directly affect operations. Exercising control over operations could mean such things as having the ability to turn legacy serial-connected equipment on or off, or open or close

productivity and increase operational efficiencies through real-time device connection and data processing. With protocol conversion, you can get all of your devices – both legacy and new – communicating to provide a holistic environment view that allows you to plan more effectively and take action. By enabling disparate devices to communicate, you can now connect, monitor and

valves regardless of location.

control operations from a

manufacturing include: count

In conclusion, addressing

of data-driven monitoring

(good or bad), reject ratio,

IIoT challenges through

and decision-making will

rate, target, Takt time, Overall

protocol conversion enables

get you on your way to IIoT

Equipment Effectiveness

organizations to improve

readiness.

to vary by organization, common examples of KPIs in

single platform. This type

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And the Journey Continues: Lapp India @20 Years Marc Jarrault Managing Director, Lapp India

As Managing Director of Lapp India Pvt Ltd, Marc Jarrault is responsible for spearheading the robust growth and profitability of the business and building the undisputed leadership of Lapp India in the control cables market with over 20 sales offices across India and 2 state of the art manufacturing facilities. Marc has an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry acquired from senior leadership roles held in MNCs. Prior to joining Lapp India, he was CEO of Lafarge Cement Indonesia where he almost doubled the sales in 5 years while launching an aggressive development roadmap with the construction of 3 cement plants until 2020. He held also senior leadership roles for Vinci, a world leading Construction Company, in Mexico and South Africa. Marc has overall 15 years of in-depth experience of business practices and an extensive network across leading players of the manufacturing industry in Asia, and he capitalises on a large experience in leading multicultural teams internationally. Marc was born in France where he pursued his engineering from a top Engineering school in France and completed his MBA from INSEAD. He is also a French Foreign Trade Advisor and member of Eurocham.

Lapp India, a 100% subsidiary of the LAPP GROUP Germany, is one of the leading suppliers of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. Seeing the potential of the Indian market in terms of rapid growth in infrastructure, industrialisation 20 years back, founder Mr. Andreas Lapp decided to spread Lapp Group’s wings in India. Lapp India started its operation 20 years back with the establishment of its very first manufacturing unit outside Germany, at Jigani, Bangalore. Having made an investment

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of 2.1 million euro, the Jigani plant, is the second largest manufacturing unit of the Lapp Group. The plant has a capacity to manufacture about 60,000 kms of Multi Core cables and 78,000kms of Single Core Wires per annum. Lapp India reached another milestone in the year 2012, with the establishment of another manufacturing unit at Pilukedi, Bhopal. The Bhopal manufacturing unit has been helping us to strengthen our base in the single core wires segment as well as cater efficiently to growing customer

demands in India. It has an existing capacity of 1,000 kms of single core cables daily, catering mainly to the Building Segment. The Bhopal facility also produces 36,000 kms of Multi Core cables resulting in overall capacity increase of 60% in Multicore cables which is used in major industries today, in addition to the existing 216,000 kms capacity in Single Core wires. Lapp Group’s further invested a total of 5 Million Euros in the manufacturing plant in Bhopal and expansion of the production unit at Jigani,

Bangalore. And the journey continues… Lapp India has always been synonymous with Innovation and we strive to develop cabling and solutions that assist industries in creating innovative products.Lapp India provides integrated solution to wide industry segments such as oil and gas, automation, textile, cement, steel, infrastructure and construction sectors, renewable energy, process industries as well for Machine and building. A few flagship products of

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• ÖLFLEX®, universal cable used in control applications - besides being the first multi core cable to be manufactured in the world, these cables are suitable for 3 axis rotation applications and also for applications with very high linear bending stress. ÖLFLEX®, FD cables can resist 8-10 million bending cycles of operation. ÖLFLEX® cables are the only choice when it comes to machine tool applications as these are oil and chemical resistant. Just to add on, this world renowned cable recently celebrated 50 great years of

• UNITRONIC®, data transmission devices - is highly effective in avoiding leakage of signals during Data Transmission. This is achieved by using tinned copper braiding as a screening material against EMI interference. This is the brand of choice if you want fast, safe and forward-thinking solutions for transferring data. The range includes data cables for all electronic applications, from tiny cables in coffee machines to those transferring huge amounts of data in supercomputers.

• HITRONIC® fibre optic cables are designed to transfer large volumes of data. Communications media via fibre optics are fast, efficient, and secure. Not even electromagnetic interference can affect HITRONIC® fibre optic cable. The HITRONIC® range of products includes cables for office communications, industrial applications, simplex, duplex, hybrid wiring, or cable chain applications. • ETHERLINE® Ethernet technology-based networks are playing an increasingly important role. We therefore

offer reliable system solutions for network technology. The range includes products, software solutions and services for total security and availability. • SKINTOP® cable glands guarantee secure connections every time. Simply thread the cable and twist. That’s all! Your cables are perfectly centered, secured, hermetically sealed, and ready for action. Choose from a wide range of models in plastic or brass, for EX and EMC applications, halogen-free types or anti-kink protection, metric, PG or NPT.

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• EPIC® connectors - are used in multiple terminations (no. of wires to be connected), can effectively withstand harsh and dusty environment. It can take up to 216 pins in one connector and has a configuration range of 4 -216 pins. You will find EPIC® rectangular or circular connectors in any machine and plant engineering or drive technology application used for measuring, control, regulation or drive. It is a flexible system consisting of casings, inserts, contacts and accessories which is perfectly suited to any requirement. Lapp India has developed a new portfolio of products for the Indian market such as: • Field Bus Foundation Cables – These cables play a key role in process industries worldwide. Field Bus Foundation Cables transmit digitized data related to diagnoses in process plants. The cables are consistent with the data handled by the medium. The Foundation Field Bus Cable which is manufactured in India complies with the Field Bus Foundation Global Standard FF – 844.

• OLFLEX Instrum - OLFLEX Instrum Cables are generally used in industrial process manufacturing plants for communication, data and voice transmission signals and services, typically in oil and gas industry. Cable carries signal / data from field instrument, sensors or equipment to the processing unit. • OLFLEX Power LV - Cables are ideally required for transmission and distribution of Electric Power. These cables are designed to have high tensile strength and good resistance at high temperature. This will help the power cable in maintaining its electrical properties, in the event of any sudden temperature rise caused during short circuit. This is an important factor to be considered while transmitting Power to Utility load centers, measuring and control in tool machines, production lines, process Industries and electrical substations. The cables conform to IS 7098: (Part1) - 1998 and IS 1554: (Part1) – 1998 tested in CPRI (Central Power Research Institute) India.

• OLFLEX Fire - These cables provide the optimum solutions under fire by maintaining the circuit integrity for temperatures up to 650 C, 750 C and/or 950 C. with inner and outer sheaths are specially designed with halogen free compound which reduces emission of fumes and acid gases in the event of fire. The product is available in different construction variants – power, control and instrumentation application. On the renewable front… Electricity generated through coal plants is becoming expensive with every passing minute. Frequent power cuts are on the rise as Municipal Corporations and the electricity utilities are finding it difficult to cope with the rapid rise in demand, resulting in severe electricity shortages across most cities and towns. Lapp India saw renewable energy as a great potential for India. Keeping that in mind Lapp India developed a wide range of products for this sector to such as: a) Solar PV Cables: OLFLEX

SOLAR XLR-R®/ OLFLEX SOLAR XLR WP® Some of the features are: • Halogen-free and flameretardant • Good notch and abrasion resistance • Weather/UV-resistant and Ozone-resistant • Reduced outer diameter enable space and weight saving installation • Olflex Solar XLR WP can be used for underground installation in conduits in which water, heat and moisture can accumulate b) MODBUS: UNITRONIC Li2YCY (TP)® Features: • Flame-retardant according IEC 60332-1-2 • Overall braid minimises electrical interference • Decoupling of circuits by means of twisted-pair(TP) design (crosstalk effects)

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c) LAN cable: UNITRONIC LAN OUTDOOR® Features: • Transfer of digital and analogue data signals • Suitable for outdoor use and direct burial • UV-resistant longitudinally and laterally watertight • LAN cables for structured building cabling d) FO Cable: HITRONIC HQW Armoured Outdoor Cable® Features: • Central loose tube with up to 24 fibres • Colour-coded fibres • Longitudinal watertight • Excellent rodent protection • Robust, halogen-free outer sheath

and multi core cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or Polyvinylchloride (PVC) insulated with PVC tapped/ extruded inner sheath with Polyvinylchloride(PVC) Outer sheath. • More than 10,000 different constructions which serve the purpose of Power and control application as per end users need. Some of the accessories that Lapp India manufactures for roof top solar are: • EPIC DATA 90 RJ45 Cat.6® Features: • Cable outlet in 4 different 90 degree angles possible • Qualified for 10 Gigabit Ethernet • Suitable for use in industrial applications • Protective Conduits: SILVYN RILL PA 6®

• Cable ties®:

Lapp India: Achievement’s…

Features:

Lapp India in efforts of protecting the environment and the contribution to sustainability, received the ISO 14001: 2008 certification in 2015.

• High resistance to bases, oils, greases, oil derivate, solvents containing chlorine • Good UV-resistance of the black cable tie • High tensile strengths

Features:

• Partnership with Welspun for the largest Solar PV plant at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh of size 130 MW

• With inspection hole (starting from 4 mm2)

• 50 MW MAHAGENCO PV project done by ABB.

• High-quality electrolytic copper ensures a good crimping quality

• 100 MW PV project by Sun Edison executed through L&T and Sterling & Wilson

• Mainly for connection to rails and to copper connectors

• 30 MW PV project of Solaire Direct through ABB

• Solar connector: EPIC SOLAR 4 Splitter®

• 30 MW PV project of Hero Future Energies through Sterling & Wilson

• Cable lugs: Tube cable lugs KR/KRT/KRF®

Features:

• Splitter for parallel connection of PV-modules and strings

Features:

• Halogen and cadmium-free

• Easy plug and play

• Available in both armoured and un-armoured variants

• Abrasion-resistant

• Fixing option for a clear installation with a 5mm mounting hole

e) AC cables: OLFLEX POWER LV CABLES®

• Single, twin, three, four

• High resistance to oil, petrol, acids and other chemicals

Some of our solar project success stories are:

In terms of product innovation, Lapp India has won the trust of customers and this can be seen through our milestone that the company achieved in terms of supplying 1 GW grid connected solar project since its inception in 2010 and also has bagged orders for more than 350MW of PV projects since October

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2014. Way forward… India’s current economic environment is vibrant and conducive for higher growth for the company. With welcoming business policies, skilled manpower base and its burgeoning market have all combined to enable India to emerge as a viable investment partner to the global industry. The Make In India Initiative will be our primary focus and we tend to utilize this campaign in line with our expansion plans at Jigani, Bangalore and second manufacturing plant at Bhopal. With the buzz around ecommerce, Lapp India will be expanding the e – shop ‘Lapp e–shop’. The e shop is

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a first-of-its kind dedicated digital channeloffering the widest range of cabling solutions to the customers in India. Target audience are customers across Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MROs) industry, Research Institutes (for prototype creation), Engineering Companies and Institutes, Laboratories, SMEs. In addition to the existing traditional sales channel, the portal opens up a new avenue for customers to avail the Lapp products through e-purchase. With the launch of e-shop, Lapp India aims at enabling a perfect integration of the online and physical stores to enhance customer experience and drive growth in sales. Lapp India aims further strengthen their position in

the control cables segment and penetrate deeper into the market by establishing a stronger brand image in the industry. Lapp India is also strengthening the base in the single core wires segment as well to cater efficiently to growing customer demands in India. Specialty cables have started to become a significant market, with the growth in applications in many vital sectors of the economy. The Indian Government’s thrust on nonconventional power generation sources such as wind, solar and nuclear power has led to a push in demand for special cables required for these applications. The growing prominence of renewable energy provides a huge opportunity to the wire and cable industry. Solar installations

in India are on the course of exceeding 2500 MW in the year through March 2016, topping the 2500 MW target for wind. With only a few states with abundant wind, solar power seems to be a viable option for India, and a good bet for the cable manufacturers. Expanding our operations in India has been a key focus for us, mainly due to promising growth opportunities presented by the country. In–depth knowledge and the understanding of the Indian industry has provided a thrust for us in the Indian market. We are also excited about the Make in India Campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have reoriented our business by focusing on diverse sectors like Cement, Building, F&B, Pharma, which have facilitated in sustaining the growth.

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the Countdown Begins ELECRAMA has now turned into a movement, beyond just an exhibition. It is a premier show of Indian Electrical Sector and is the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest confluence of the power transmission and distribution community. Held biennially since 1990 in India, the eleventh edition ELECRAMA-2014 hosted 970 exhibitors from India and across the world and also attracted 100,000+ footfalls into the exhibition.

In the last two decades ELECRAMA as an exhibition featured the biggest names in the global electrical T&D industry, to whom it serves as the perfect launch vehicle to introduce latest products and technology. ELECRAMA showcases products and technology through the entire voltage spectrum, from 220 V to

1200 kV, conforming to global standards and specifications. A large number of business and technology partnerships are also transacted during the 5 day period giving it a must attend event status amongst global exhibitions. ELECRAMA visitors consist of a wide spectrum of industry stakeholders, offering them

an international framework for display, discussions and deliberations. It brings together manufacturers and suppliers to interface with key customer segments like private and public transmission and distribution utilities, EPCs, Consultants and specifiers, members of the government and policy makers. It also brings together global

thought leaders in the electrical transmission and distribution sector consisting of industry leaders, engineering professionals & technologists, professionals and academia, et al through high power panel discussions, premier conferences, technical workshops, tutorials and seminars held concurrently with the exhibition. ELECRAMA also

For the first time 4 Central Ministers to grace the event along with key ministerial functionaries. Shri Suresh Prabhu, Shri Kalraj Mishra, Shri Anant Geete, Shri Piyush Goyal, have given their consent to be a part of ELECRAMA. For the first time in ELECRAMA, two day POWER ROUND TABLE is being organized by the Ministry of Power, of Energy Secretaries of State Governments and CMDs of State Utilities & Central PSUs. This will be followed by the participants visit to the exhibition stands. A separate POWER PAVILION is conceptualised, featuring the achievements, strengths and the future plans of the public sector enterprises of Ministry of Power, including NTPC, NHPC, POWERGRID, PFC to name a few

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ELECRAMA-2016 this month will also see significant usage of technology at its inauguration while showcasing 125 years of electricity along with the future of electricity. The show has added new dimensions in this edition

We will see solutions to the challenges facing the power sector in the country and across the globe. We are adding several new events to make this largest T&D show in the world true “Electricity Forum”.

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hosts international diplomatic and trade visitor delegations from various countries and large country pavilions from leading manufacturing nations from around the world. ELECRAMA is a stellar platform for a world view on technology, best practices, new systems and forecasting the trends in the future of electricity, both from technology and a socioeconomic point of view. A high quality thought platform WORLD UTILITY SUMMIT has been envisaged to bring together the top leadership from utilities from around the world to organise under an umbrella platform to share experiences, deliberate and explore solutions on pressing issues in the realm of transmission and distribution. Technically aligned participants can enrich themselves with plethora of seminars and conferences, notable of them being the tutorials organised

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We have evinced a lot of interest in the exhibition from all over the world and I am sure that this will be the biggest in terms of number of exhibitors as well as in terms of number of dedicated business visitors not only from India but from all over the world. Mr Vijay Karia, Vice Chairman, ELECRAMA-2016

with the support of CIGRE the Council on Large Electric Systems, is an international nonprofit Association for promoting collaboration with experts from all around the world by sharing knowledge and joining forces to improve electric power systems of today and tomorrow.

Defense pavilion is also planned for the first time at ELECRAMA to enable interaction between Industry and these critical sectors displaying their strengths, capabilities, services and plans in this specially dedicated pavilion.

‘Network2Networth’ is another new interesting and necessary addition to ELECRAMA 2016. N to N is planned for creating awareness about the huge investment and JV opportunities in the Indian electrical sector for both Global and domestic investors.

Renewable Energy pavilion is another addition under planning for displaying the strengths of the Indian Industry in the renewable sector.

ELECRAMA for the first time features unique experience pavilions displaying, ”Energies of Tomorrow” and “Evolution of 125 years of Electricity”, in collaboration with IEEE, a coffee table book on this subject is also under preparation. RND – Railway, Nuclear &

Contemporary Events which have added strength to ELECRAMA over the years continue to feature The third edition of Reverse buyer Seller Meet, supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India continues to generate large scale business opportunities. 8000+ meetings with 600 overseas buyers from 42 countries are planned over two and half days of this event.

‘Engineer Infinite’ in ELECRAMA 2016 will feature 50 most innovative third year student projects in the electro mechanical segment, for encouraging young budding engineers from across the country. A subset to this activity is “Coffee with Sir”, where participating students listen and network with industry leaders over all five days. The 5 best students projects are awarded by an industry leader at the “INNOVATION DAY’ . International T & D conclave, another Co-located event has been planned as a halfday event in its third edition. It provides a unique opportunity for Indian industry and it’s stakeholders to listen to and interact with global experts from the energy sector. CEO Summit – A networking event for industry CEOs in the evening will now have a different and more interesting format for ELECRAMA-2016.

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Evolution of 125 years of Electricity Aaditya Dhoot Chairman ELECRAMA-2016

Mr. Aaditya R Dhoot, Managing Director of IMP Powers Limited, has about 3 decades of experience, in the transformer industry. He is an astute entrepreneur with leadership and team building skills. He has been instrumental in expanding the company’s transformer business, 7 folds within a span of seven years since 2008. With his judicious and perceptive business acumen, bought the Company out of Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) package. He is also a high visionary and a perfectionist in managing complex situations, enabling the Company to deliver incessant profitable growth. He oversees Finance, Accounts, Project expansion plans and Material Managements of the Company. Mr. Aaditya R Dhoot, is actively involved in Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) activities and is the Member of the Executive Council of IEEMA since 2008. He is currently, the Chairman of ELECRAMA 2016, which is the World’s largest Electrical Transmission & Distribution Exhibition and is the Mentor of Transformer Division. He shares in detail about the grand expo for our readers, excerpts:

Tell us about the 12th edition of Elecrama and how its going to be different from last editions? ELECRAMA is now the ideal platform for World Electricity Forum, where all stakeholders of the global electrical sector come together to shape the contours of the future of global electricity landscape. Today the industry stands at such a point where it is leading the race and has achieved global reputation. Every ELECRAMA has to evolve to a different level, this ELECRAMA will be a paradigm shift as we will have top utilities of the world to come and choose relevant topics with regard to what the world is facing in

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terms of power generation, transmission and distribution. How much India has been advanced in the usage of renewable energy? India has now taken up a leadership position in promoting renewable energy in the world and is helping set up an International Solar Alliance (ISA), an alliance of 121 solar resource rich countries lying fully or partially between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. This Alliance was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France on 30th November 2015 at Paris,

France on the side-lines of the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The sector has an investment potential of $250 billion by 2022 with about $120 billion of investments coming in renewable sector along where we are running the world’s largest renewable energy expansion programme. About $100 billion will be invested in generation and transmission sectors with the remaining in the distribution and energy efficiency sectors. What are the major attractions visitors can

expect in this edition of Elecrama? ELECRAMA for the first time features unique experience pavilions displaying, ”Energies of Tomorrow” and “Evolution of 125 years of Electricity”, in collaboration with IEEE, a coffee table book on this subject is also under preparation. Can you brief the Government roles and association during Elecrama 2016? The Government of India has recognized ELECRAMA as an unparalleled forum for its strategic importance and potential. The Government

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has been highly supportive and proactive in guiding and strengthening ELECRAMA from time to time and now has deployed the complete administration might behind the event in the form of active participation through pavilions and concurrent events. The Ministry of Power has announced a power pavilion in which the major public sector undertakings of the government would showcase their achievements and share their future plans and endeavors. This would give the industry a clearer perspective of Governments road map and help them align their goals, objectives and implementation of plans to the bigger picture. Also in the cards is an edition of the Energy Secretaries Review Planning and Monitoring meeting of the Ministry of Power, where the Energy Secretaries of State Governments and CMDs of State Utilities and Central PSUs are coming together Can you brief about World Utility Summit? World Utility Summit (WUS) is in partnership with IEEE which will see around 50 CXOs from different utilities around the globe exchanging experience and best practices. The WUS offers a unique opportunity for Utility leaders to learn and discuss the future developments in and outside the energy world. What is unique about Network to Networth at Elecrama? This time we are talking to the finance sector with our maiden event Network2Networth where we will have officials from around 100 NBFCs, FIIs, Private bank and venture capitals for interaction with investors and to explore investment opportunities in the electrical manufacturing industry. Because the cost of finance has been the most significant cost of the

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industry rather I would say the most troubling aspect for our members. So we are creating this platform for our members. MSME which comprises of 70 percent of our membership don’t get the platform for showcasing and meeting these financial companies. We wanted to bridge this gap and make it an annual event under IEEMA. How much of Modi’s ‘Makein-India’ campaign has been actualized in India’s electrical sector? There has been an overall increase in power generation by 8.4 per cent since last year. The government had done well to untangle supply side issues by augmenting coal supply as well as taken efforts to boost transmission & distribution. The Government’s “Make in India” is perhaps one of the most important programmes being pursued by the government of India. The central theme is about transforming India into a manufacturing hub with world class technology. IEEMA being one of the proud partners of the ‘Make in India’ campaign has identified a four point agenda and has been vigorously pursuing with the policy makers, so as to positively impact made in India products with state-of-the-art technology. Moreover the electrical equipment manufacturing technology is witnessing significant modernisation while new technology is also being adopted in the manufacturing processes. Technological advancements, like smart grids and policies on emission reduction will influence the future direction taken by the power sector and electrical equipment industry in various countries.

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“Expanding to Newer Markets keeps our Growth Steady” Kusam @ Hall 2A, Stall HB59

Chandmal Goliya Director, Kusam Electrical Industries Limited

KUSAM-MECO Introduced & pioneered the used Digital Multimeters & Clamp Meters in Indian industry. KUSAM-MECO continues their journey by introducing new innovations at Elecrama 2016 exhibition at Bangalore with unique features & protection to meet the current market demand and safety customers diverse applications. Chandmal Goliya is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from Mumbai University and the Director of Kusam Electrical Industries Limited. He has more than 40 years experiencein the field of Electrical & Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments. He has travelled widely in Japan, Taiwan & China and provides consultation to the companies there. In a brief interview he shares the new innovations launched at Elecrama 2016 and their future plans, excerpts…

The new innovations visitors can expect from KUSAM MECO during ELECRAMA 2016? The visitors to Elecrama 2016 will be delighted to see many new products in our stall. They are Multi Gas Analysers (Normal and Explosion proof grade), High Voltage Insulation Resistance Tester upto 15KV DC, Insulation Resistance Tester with all Multimeter functions, a new Temperature/ Humidity / CO2 meter with data logging, a new AC/DC leakage Clampmeter, new H.V. Phasing Stick with Digital Display, a new range of low and medium cost Clampmeters and Multimeters, new Process Calibrators, Power and Harmonics Analyser etc. Please brief the marketing conditions for the last two

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years and how it was turned it to the benefit of your company? During the past two years the industry has seen many ups and downs due to the recession all over the world. Due to various reasons, the demand of instruments in USA, Europe and China fell drastically as a result of which, prices also remained stable. At the same time, because of the devaluation of the RMB, the world currencies were affected. However taking all these factors into consideration, we were able to enter many new markets there by maintaining a growth in the business in our company. Your expectations from ELECRAMA 2016 and how this edition is going to be

different from the past? Elecrama Exhibition is a big favourite of all the players in the Electric and Electronic Industry. Earlier this Exhibition was held in Mumbai, but since the last edition it is being held in Bangalore. This gives us a better opportunity to tap the South Indian market. Moreover due to many innovative steps taken by Elecrama we expect more visitors for our products. This is the first edition of ELECRAMA after Prime Minster’s Make In India campaign. How the initiative helped the industry for the last eighteen months? As the Prime Minister’s “Make in India” campaign is only 18 months old, the benefits are yet to be seen.

However many industries are working and establishing start up units to make the Prime Ministers program successful. Perhaps we will be able to see the benefits of the program in the next edition of Elecrama – 2018. Your plans for the next two years? The Renewable Energy will be in the fore front in the coming years. More energy will be generated by Wind & Solar equipments. We will gear up to be able to cater to the demands of this segment. We are looking forward for good business growth in the years to come and fulfill our VISION of being “THE MOST RELIABLE SOURCE FOR ALL TEST & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS NEEDS OF THE CUSTOMER”.

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Elecrama Performs Beyond Expectations Schneider @ Hall 2A, Stall H2 A1 B21

Kanwaljeet Singh Kukreja Sr. Manager - Marketing & Business Development, Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited

Elecrama has always acted as a great platform for electrical companies, providing a plethora of opportunities that are not only business centric but also boosts learning prospects and cross-segment interaction within the industry. At Elecrama 2016, Schneider Electric India will be showcasing its latest and some of the star products and technologies which will highlight its commitment of making energy accessible to all. Kanwaljeet Singh Kukreja, Senior Manager – Marketing & Business Development, Schneider Electric Infrastructure shares with MART their plans for this Elecrama exhibition at Bangalore.

All the products displayed at the venue will reflect the theme ‘Efficiency’ reinforcing our new brand campaign LifeIsOn. We believe access to energy is a basic human right. We want everyone on our planet to have access to safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy. At Schneider Electric, we are committed to innovate solutions that address this energy paradox; balancing our planet’s carbon footprint and the undisputable right of everyone to quality energy. Expectations from Elecrama

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Elecrama is the largest congregation of the power sector ecosystem, an interactive forum where the industry gets together to showcase their expertise. In line with our theme of efficiency, the focus will be on grid integration and grid management. These two in conjunction can bring about tremendous change in the way electricity is generated or consumed in India and can go a long way in resolving India’s problem of power shortage.

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sooner. India has made impressive progress in adding to the size of its overall power generation capacity. Government reforms and schemes have added to the country’s total power capacity over the year. Given the increasing energy

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Esters Transformer Fluids @ELECRAMA M & I @ Hall 2A, Stall H2A43

Nitin Satija Director and Country Head of M & I Materials

Nitin Satija has a BE (IE) Degree and is the Director and Country Head of M & I Materials Ltd, India where he leads the Technical Application related innovations for esters transformer fluid in India. He has technical knowledge to expand and improve the industry knowledge of transformer fluid behaviour and performance. He had presented many papers in various power conferences and also attended various technical conferences. In this brief interaction with MART Nitin Satija shares about the exhibits from M & I and his expectations from Elecrama 2016.

The new innovations visitors can expect from your organization during ELECRAMA 2016?

be talking about our higher rated disks that we are developing and plan to deploy soon.

Your expectations from ELECRAMA 2016 and how this edition is going to be different from the past?

MIDEL will soon be used in smaller footprint transformers. At Elecrama, we will also be talking to our customers and friends about how MIDEL will have the highest rating capacity being used in India - 50 MVA. Our core message will be based on the trend for synthetic esters being used by the leading utilities in India. Lastly, we are expecting to see a 230 KV transformer (110 MVA)being tendered soon with synthetic esters.

Please brief the marketing conditions for the last two years and how it was turned it to the benefit of your company?

We expect to see our friends and customers at Elecrama and to listen to what is going on in the industry. We believe at this year’s event we will hear much more about the use of ester-based transformer fluids in the sector.

Regarding METROSIL, we will be sharing our recent success stories with the audience at Elecrama. In addition we will

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We think the market conditions have been very positive and conducive to business growth. MIDEL has been making steady progress in the Indian marketplace, and we see strong growth potential in the utility sector. We have been very encouraged by the fact that utilities are now ready to accept MIDEL, even for power transformers.

This is the first edition of ELECRAMA after PMs Make In India campaign. How the initiative helped the industry for the last eighteen months? The initiative is a great start and has helped the industry to further develop. We believe the Hon. PM’s

initiative for the “Make in India” campaign is the first step to showcase the companies that have started to manufacture in India. Your plans for the next two years? We will be continuing and expanding our efforts to help the industry understand the issues of fire safety and environmental impact regarding transformer fluids. Safety is a critical factor; particularly regarding transformers placed in enclosed spaces and populated areas. The advantageous properties of MIDEL, such as fire safety and environmental protection (due to biodegradability) will clearly help in addressing these issues.

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ELECRAMA FEATURE

Monopoles – For Electricity & TelecomTransmission Skipper @ Hall 3A, Stall HG1

Sharan Bansal Director, Skipper Limited

Mr. Sharan Bansal is the Director of Skipper Limited, one of the largest Power Transmission Towers & PVC Pipe manufacturing companies in India. Mr. Bansal finished his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Atlanta USA. After graduating, he initiated the Transmission Towers vertical at Skipper Limited in 2003 and within a decade, has grown it into one of India’s largest Transmission Tower manufacturers with 3 large plants and a capacity of over 175,000 MT per annum. Mr. Bansal is an active member of industry associations. Currently he is the Vice Chairman for Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA) in eastern region. He is also an active member of Indo American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Bengal Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Merchant Chamber of Commerce (MCC) & Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Please brief the marketing conditions for the last two years and how it was turned it to the benefit of your company? After a long phase of neglect, action is now shifting to the transmission sector. The realization has finally sunk in that in the absence of adequate transmission capabilities, a single-minded focus on power generation can be disastrous. In a recent report on power supply congestion, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, or CERC, highlighted that while power generation capacity has grown 50 per cent in the last five years, transmission lines have

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increased by only 30 per cent. The lack of transmission network led to 3 billion units of electricity remaining unsold in 2014-15. The central government plans to offer projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore under tariffbased competitive bidding to private companies. In the new bidding system, anyone quoting the best tariff will bag the project. The states too are expected to pitch in. Five states - Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir - will cumulatively invest Rs 50,000 crore for enhancing power evacuation

facilities in 2015-16. With an objective to provide 24x7 power across the country by 2019, the government has taken several landmark decisions for generation of power, strengthening of transmission and distribution, separation of feeder and metering of power to consumers. This actually helped us strengthening our position. These initiatives aided in clearing the Bottle necks and helped the overall Power industry to grow. Few initiatives that propelled the power industry were: Ministry of Environment and

Forests modified the guidelines for laying of transmission lines enabling all private transmission developers to be treated at par with the public sector developers in respect of compensatory afforestation. Nine Transmission schemes worth Rs.12, 272 crore have been approved to be implemented under Tariff Based competitive bidding. Operationalization of Power System Development Fund (PSDF) of around Rs.7,500 crore for installation of protection systems in the power grid. Reforms like The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was

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Skipper expects to collect a lot of potential leads & the right visibility of the brand through Elecrama 2016. It will help Skipper networking with both national & international clients and build stronger foundations of business alliances.

introduced in the LokSabha by the Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal and New& Renewable Energy Shri. Piyush Goyal on the 19 December 2014. The proposed amendments in the Electricity Act, 2003 will usher in much needed further reforms in the power sector. An approval to a new scheme moved by the Ministry of Power Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojnaor (UDAY). UDAY provides for the financial turnaround and revival of Power Distribution companies (DISCOMs), and importantly also ensures a sustainable permanent solution to the problem. UDAY is a path breaking reform for realizing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of affordable and accessible 24x7 Power for All. The other factors that steered the growth are the ambitious “Make in India” scheme of Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi focusing on improving ease of doing business in India, improving CAD & inflation scenario, stable exchange rate, softening interest rate cycle, lower commodity and crude

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prices, higher FDI limits opened in key sectors like Railways & Defence & proposed introduction of GST will potentially add to economic growth. The marketing conditions had been subdued however we at Skipper Limited took advantage of the lower metal prices and serviced our customers with superior quality products at much lower prices. This helped us create more demand for our products during the period. Your expectations from ELECRAMA 2016 and how this edition is going to be different from the past? We expect to collect a lot of potential leads & the right visibility of the brand in this huge platform. It will help us networking with both national & international clients and build stronger foundations of business alliances. This is the first edition of ELECRAMA after PMs Make In India campaign. How the initiative helped the industry for the last eighteen months?

Make in India campaign intends to boost the domestic manufacturing industry and attract foreign investors to invest into the Indian economy. Our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi first mentioned the key phrase in his maiden Independence Day address and over a month later launched the MAKE IN INDIA campaign in September 2014 with an intention of reviving manufacturing businesses and emphasizing 25 key sectors in India amidst growing concerns that most entrepreneurs are moving out of the country due to its low rank in ease of doing business ratings. Till now on the FDI front, dollar inflows in the October to June period saw a 37.3 percent growth at USD 25.7 billion. There were also some big ticket investment announcements, like Foxconn’s intent to pump in USD 5 billion into India in the next 5 years. Japan’s Softbank’s announcement to form a JV with Bharti Enterprise, and Foxconnn for USD 20 billion

worth of solar projects and general motor’s plans to rejig manufacturing operations in India at a cost of USD 1 billion. But it seems, apart from FDI, Make in India has not been able to boost much of domestic manufacturing. Your plans for the next two years? The company has participated and submitted tenders worth over Rs 3,000 crores during the current financial year and expects to see a significant portion of those getting converted into the order books. The company is also strengthening its business presence in overseas markets, namely in Africa, Europe, North America and Lat-Am region, resulting in healthy growth in both top line and bottom line. For 2015-16, the Company has over INR 1,150 crores worth of export orders and is targeting to enter newer geographies. We are eyeing 20% revenue target for the current fiscal year

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ELECRAMA FEATURE

The Technology Brand of India at Elecrama 2016 HPL @ Hall 3A, Stall HB51C52

With the launch of Make in India initiative by the government, industrial growth in India is already witnessing a major boost. The need for power is only going to increase many times over along with a high demand for superior-grade electrical equipment and components to regulate it optimally. Electrical equipment companies with technology, innovation, quality and cost-effectiveness as its core focus areas are going to play a major role here. One of those companies is HPL, which currently stands tall as THE TECHNOLOGY BRAND OF INDIA.

Since its inception in 1956, HPL has always believed that the only way to bring about rapid development of India is through meaningful innovation, and thereby ushering it into the global world of Electrical Technology. To that effect, they have also aligned themselves with the Smart Cities Mission, an initiative that is being supervised by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi himself. A movement that

is geared to make our cities smart, intelligent and energyefficient. A case in point: HPL’s LED light fittings at Varanasi Ghats resulted in total annual savings of 1.1 MU (72%) and Rs. 1.29 crores. HPL has recently forayed at the premium end of B Safe MCB inspired totally by European styling and the most high-end materials. Simply put, there is no range of MCBs in this country which can even come

close to this range. And it’s not just the looks. As a feat of engineering, it is truly a class apart. Says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. All of HPL’s 6 state-of-theart manufacturing facilities are ISO:9001 certified for Quality Management System; ISO:14001 certified for Environmental System and OGSAS - 18001 certified for implementing an occupational Health and Safety Management System. HPL products are also

ISI Certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, a mark of quality products in India. Certain range of products have KEMA certification for energy utilization and have CE certificate to give acceptability of the products in Europe and other international markets. Currently, the company has 86 Branches & Representative offices nationwide with 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing units powered by a 5500+

Gautam Seth, Joint Managing Director with Lalit Seth, Managing Director and Rishi Seth Joint Managing Director, HPL

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Applications Riveting Punching

Marking Staking

Embossing Assembly Riveting etc

Revolvi Riveting machine

HPL has recently forayed at the premium end of B Safe MCB inspired totally by European styling and the most high-end materials. Simply put, there is no range of MCBs in this country which can even come close to this range. And it’s not just the looks. As a feat of engineering, it is truly a class apart.

workforce, and ably supported by 2200 authorised dealers and 27,000 retailers. With the best-in-class R&D centre backed by a highly skilled team of engineering professionals, HPL is already designing and developing a range of innovative and advanced products—from LEDs to smart meters to solar products and then some—to make the Smart Cities initiative a resounding success. “Our R&D centre is approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, which ensures that the products manufactured here are superior in quality, technology and finish,” says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. Be it commercial, domestic or any industrial requirement, HPL has a ready range of highquality electrical and lighting

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Rack and Pinion Press

Hand Operated Impact Press

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solutions. The product range is divided into four groups that include Electronic Meters, Switchgears & Electrical Wiring Accessories, Lighting and Wires and Cables, amongst others. The company enjoys an edge over competitors in the field of low voltage switchgear and protection devices, metering and energy management systems, lighting, wires and cables. “HPL will continue to create more value for its customers and focus on consolidating its dominant position in India, while expanding its reach globally,” says Lalit Seth, MD, HPL. HPL will be showcasing its superior range of products at Booth HB51C52, Hall 3A at Elecrama 2016, BIEC, Bangalore.

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Infrared Thermometer Model – IR-866 Kusam @ Hall 2A, Stall HB59

Model IR-866 is a newHandheldInfrared Thermometer introduced by “KUSAM-MECO” an ISO 9001-2008 certified company.

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This model has MAX/ MIN/ AVG/ DIF functions, Adjustable high/low alarm setting, Fast response time <250ms, Over range indication, Auto Power Offfunction& Diode Laser Output (Class 2).It has high accuracy

with measurementrange50ºC~2250ºC(-58ºF~4082ºF) & D:S ratio of50:1.It’sspectral response is 8~14µm & adjustable emissivity of 0.1~1.0. It has Auto Power off feature which shuts the meter after 20

seconds of inactivity. The operating temperature is 0ºC~50ºC (32ºF~122ºF) & storage temperature is -20ºC~60ºC (-4ºF~140ºF).It’sdimension is 191.5(L) × 126(W) × 60(H)mm&

weight is 299g.It’s relative humidity is 10~90%RH for operating temperature&<80%RH for storage temperature. This meter supplies User’s manual, 9V Battery& Carrying case.

1000 AC/DC True RMS Clamp Meter With VFD-V, HZ & Amptip™ Function Model – KM 088

Model KM-088 is a new AC/DC True RMS Clamp Meter introduced by “KUSAM-MECO”.

It has backlight function, MAX/ MIN/ AVG Recording mode (Auto ranging),flashlight for easy operation in dim areas. It has a unique AmpTip™ function, not available in any other instrument in the market. This feature allows users to keep the current carrying conductor at the top end of the clamp meter & get accurate measurements whereas in other meters, the current carrying conductor has to be at the centre of the clamp to get the best

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accuracy. KM 088 also has VFD-V & Hz function specially designed for variable frequency drives. It can measure TRMS 1000A AC Current upto400Hz frequency, DC Current upto 1000A, TRMS AC voltage 1000V upto400Hz frequency, DC1000Volts, Capacitance upto2500 µF, AC+DC Current 1000A upto 400Hz, frequency, continuity, resistance, diode testupto2.000V. It can also measure & has a

special feature of Non-contact EF detection. It has Crest peak-RMS hold & data hold facility. It has the highest safety levels having transient protection upto8 KV lighting surge and meets the requirements for CAT III 1000V & CAT IV 600V AC & DC. It meets E.M.C. requirements and Double insulation per UL/IEC/EN61010-1 Ed. 3.0, IEC/EN61010-2-033 Ed. 1.0, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 Ed. 3.0, IEC/EN61010-2-032 Ed. 3.0 & IEC/EN61010-031 Ed. 1.1. It

has a fire retarded casing. The conductor size isupto51mm dia. It is supplies with Soft Carrying Pouch, Operating Manual and Test lead set. For more details write to Kusam Electrical Industries Limited, G-17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T.J. Road, Sewree (W), Mumbai :- 400015 Tel: +91 22-24156638, 24124540, 24181649, 27750662 Email :- kusam_meco@vsnl. net,sales@kusam-meco.co.in Web: www.kusamelectrical.com

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Pole Type Structure for Transmission Line

Supreme @ Hall 4B, Stall HG44

Traditionally overhead

transmission line corridors.

direction. We have done

transmission lines have

With rapid urbanization and

following type test of these

been built on lattice type

spread of industrialization

product :-

structures.

over existing agricultural lands, solutions with narrow

For years, this has been

corridors and smaller

found structurally stable

footprints are the crying need

and time tested solutions

of the day for completion

and there was hardly any reason for change However, of late, significant ROW

of critical transmission lines. Replacement of traditional structures with

and aesthetics issues have stalled construction of new

1. 132kV D/C type “DA” monopole tested at CPRI (Bangalore) 2. 132kV D/C type “DD” monopole tested at CPRI (Bangalore)

monopole kind of structures

Supreme is showcasing

is a significant step in this

quite a few innovative

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- Steel Mono-poles are more flexible than lattice towers - In case of Broken wire more deflection of steel pole can reduce the tension in the intact span and bending moment at the base - Round and Multi side design can reduce wind load - Steel Poles are more effective in case of tornado or hurricanes

solutions during Elecrama 2016. With availability of corridors getting increasingly scarce innovative line of compaction, line upgradation and updating is extremely important for augmenting transmission capacity. Low cost and affordable emergency restoration of transmission and distribution lines and distribution network for microgrids will also be on display

“Our expectation from this edition of ELECRAMA is higher than ever. Our confirmed delegates from Indian utilities are in excess of 300. Events such as INTL T & D Conclave, World Utilities Summit; RBSM, Network to Network will bring in a galaxy of thought leaders, decision makers, investors, technology learners, utilities, consultants e.g. one platform the gathering this time round will be unprecedented both in terms of quality and numbers..” Harish Agarwal CEO - Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

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MECO Innovations at Elecrama 2016 MECO @ Hall 3A, Stall H3K1

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Meco Multifunction Power And Energy Monitor Model Mfm-96Af

The Make In India spirit is very much ignited at MECO and use state of art electronics & mechanical infrastructure along with indigenously developed intelligent software / firmware in creating products ideal for Power, Renewable Energy, Solar & Automotive Sectors. Many products have been designed by MECO’s R & D Department (Recognized by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi) which holds

several design registrations / patents.

refrigeration, washing machine etc.

Keeping pace with India’s booming requirements, some of newly introduced products are :

• Improved design of programmable Digital A, V, W, VAR, VA and PF Meters for LT and HT Panels. Mini Series of Digital Panel Meter for smaller equipment / panels.

• 3 Phase TRMS Multifunction Power and Energy Meter with M.D. & T.H.D. • POWERGUARD - TRMS for monitoring the power consumption of domestic and industrial loads. Its ideal for use on various types of electrical appliances like air conditioner,

Computation of 1 & 3 Phase Parameters is useful to check motors, compressors, HVAC systems etc.

•Phase Sequence Indicator & Digital Earth Tester a are products that compliment the basket of an electrical engineer and technician.

MECO has a network of over 60 Authorised Dealers / Distributors who effectively channel the products in the entire Indian subcontinent with good penetration. MECO products are exported to almost all the continents of the world through local agents and representatives.

•Clamp-On TRMS Power & Energy Meter with Automatic

For more details visit www.mecoinst.com

“MECO an ISO 9001 : 2008 certified company offering various reliable, long – lasting & affordable instruments since over five decades. Team of skilled & trained personnel are equipped with complete in-house facility for design, development and manufacturing world class products. Customer focus, product innovation and technological excellence are the prime concerns of every member at MECO.” Premchand Goliya Chairman & Managing Director, Meco Instruments Pvt Ltd

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Mersen is Fully 1500VDC Ready : First Comprehensive Portfolio of 1500VDC PV Components

Mersen @ Hall 4B, Stall HK3 Mersen Surge Trap 1500VDC SPD

Mersen 1500VDC PV Switch

In large solar farm application (utility-scale) when moving from 1000VDC up to 1500VDC systems the total cost for combiner boxes could be reduce by up to 30%. Now the trend goes to install 1500VDC systems.

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Mersen HelioProtection 1500VDC Direct Mounting NH gPV Fuse

Mersen HelioProtection HP15M Fuses & Holders

Mersen has it all for 1500VDC components inside the combiner box: · Mersen offers global Surge Protective Devices 1500VDCrated covering both IEC and UL. They are UL Recognized.

· Mersen has also 1500VDC-rated PV Switch for safeoperation, maintenance and inspection on site. · Mersen leads in gPV-class fuses. When it comes to 1500VDC Mersen exhibits the new HP15G

and HP15M fuses & holders and NH fuse for direct mounting on bars via bolts. Mersen is fully 1500VDC Ready to meet the requirements raised by the new trend for higher voltage.

In terms of circuit protection

Mersen Launches Limitor- PTS: New HV Fuse-Links Range Limitor-PTS DIN Standard Fuse-links

The new Limitor-PTS range of high voltage fuse-links per DIN standard are dedicated to switch-fuse combination application. They are designed to protect up to 3MVA-power transformer in conjunction with air-and gar-insulated switchgear (switch-fuse combination). Innovative and patented thermal striker for temperature control in fuse compartment

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Franck Ageron, Product Manager for High Voltage Fuses, states “Mersen has designed and patented a brand-new thermal striker for this range in the switchfuse combination application, the fuse-link has to prevent overheating in the fuse compartment. To solve this it has to trigger the highvoltage switch in order to open the three phases in

case of overload and abnormal temperature rise. This triggering is achieved by mechanical electronic mean. Furthemore our new range stands is characterized by lessened power losses. The lowering of power losses can reach up to 44% depending on the current rating” New caps for easier installation and maintenance

New caps have been designed for this range “The new shape eases the installation and maintenance of the Limitor-PTS fuse links in their base in the compartment of the HV fuse cell. It is in the line with our commitment to increasing safety and reliability in low and high voltage electrical systems” reports Franck Ageron

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MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

Managing Flow in Supply Chain Journey Towards Excellence/ Managing a SME in India - Part 38

Supply chain management is evolving as one of the key driver to improve competitiveness of the company. With enhanced focus on core-competencies by Companies, many routine and non-critical activities are being offloaded to Suppliers. As a continuation of last articles, we will discuss on few more points to manage SME’s better in India.

P S Satish gotopssatish@gmail.com

50. Managing flow in supply chain Supply chain management is evolving as one of the key driver to improve competitiveness of the company. With enhanced focus on core-competencies by Companies, many routine and non-critical activities are being offloaded to Suppliers. In a typical automotive company, share of purchase in the selling price of the company can go up to 65-70 percent. To increase profitability, cash cycle has to be reduced. For this, lead time of delivery of product to customer need to be reduced. Ideally, Customer order cycle (the time difference between the point when Customer places the order and the point when he receives the product he has ordered) and manufacturing lead time of the company has to be same and

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still better if manufacturing lead time can be lower than customer order cycle. In such situation, the Customer gets the products on time or earlier. The manufacturing lead time of the company consists of time for processing of the order, the lead from for procurement of pre-part or raw material from supplier, time for value addition inside the company and the delivery time to Customer. The difference between manufacturing lead time and customer order cycle is called the lead-time gap. Efforts should be made to reduce this gap. One way to do this is to hold more inventory of part so that customer is served immediately after receipt of order. With this, service level will improve but cost of inventory will go up. Also, products have to be manufactured in anticipation of demand based on a forecast

which may or may not happen. The other option to reduce the lead-time gap is to cut short lead-time in every activity of manufacturing cycle. Please look at figure 1 for a better clarity What is flow? The lead-time can be reduced if there is flow in chain. The flow is obstructed if there are any bottlenecks in the chain. What is flow? In any chain from supplier’s supplier to Customer’s customer, there are three flows that happen namely material flow, information flow and money flow. Managing these flows across supply chain partners including various departments and agencies inside the companies efficiently and effectively will contribute a lot in reducing the lead-time and also eliminates many wastes. In fact, Supply Chain Management(SCM) can be

defined as,’ The process of managing flow of materials, Information and money among supply chain partners efficiently and effectively’. Let us look at these flows in detail and scenario in Indian SMEs and ways to improve to gain competitive edge. Information Flow: The request for quotation, purchase order, monthly schedules, engineering change requests, quality complaints, reports on supplier performance flows from Customer side to Supplier. From supplier side to Customer, it would be presentation of company, offer, confirmation of purchase order, reports on action taken on deviation, despatch details, report on Inventory, invoices etc. If supply chain has to be successful, constant interaction has to happen between

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Manufacturing Lead time (Procurement + Manufacture + Delivery)

Customer order cycle

Lead time gap

Figure 1

supplier and Customer. In many cases, other partners like distributors, dealers, retailers, logistic service providers are involved in the information network. Further to this, various departments at Supplier and Customers are in the Information loop. Internal information flow within the Customer for in-house manufacture is also to be added to above. Material Flow: It moves typically from Supplier to Customer. It could be through various warehouses among distributors, dealers and retailers. Challenge here is to ensure that material flows quickly without halting as inventory in various points in the chain. Faster it moves, better it is for the company as it reduces cash cycle. For repairs, exchange and at end of life, material can also flow from Customer to Supplier. Finally, finished goods flow from Customer to their Customer through various agencies. 3PL (Third party logistics) in the process may also be there in the picture. Not to forget here, internal flow within the shop floor of Supplier and Customer company.

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Money flow: Based on invoice raised by supplier, Customer does verification for correctness. If that is correct and accepted for quality and quantity, money will flow from Customer to Supplier. It can be in the form of cash, cheque, demand draft or through online transfer. Flow is likely to get affected if Supplier is not paid in time for the services or materials received. There could also be flow of money from Supplier to Customer as debit notes for poor services. For an efficient and effective supply chain, it is important that all three flows are managed properly with least efforts. For supply chain manager, it is tough task to decide which Information is important for the right decision and he or she would prefer to have visibility of all flows by click of a button. Chasing for Information e.g. level of Inventory ready for despatch at supplierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end is a non-value added activity. In this context, Purchasers will become some time chasers. Indian context: Let us look at the above flow

in supply chain management in typical Indian especially small and medium size companies where they have more challenges. Lot of companies still use manual purchase orders and sent to suppliers through courier or as scanned copy. Practice of purchase order acknowledgement by Supplier is poor. Getting Visibility in supply chain is very difficult and for this suppliers are phoned repeatedly for Information. Excel sheets are pre-dominantly used for exchange of Information like level of inventories, despatch schedules etc. EDI (Electronic Data Interface) usage especially through internet is to catch up fully though seen in pockets. I have seen Companies doing export are still using on Excel sheets for various status like shipment details etc. The biggest challenge in all these is that systematic analysis of past records of Supplier performance. Also too many mail updates to buyers and suppliers will make the reader less sensitive to criticality. Companies using ERP (Enterprise resource Program), spends lot of time in invoice verification where Data is entered manually in

system from physical invoices. Overall, lot of non-value added activities seen in managing flow in supply chain. There is a huge opportunity to streamline to save time, efficiency and effectiveness. Technology available in the market as an Enabler to improve flow in supply chain can be thought of. For example, there are interface soft wares which will enable on type of ERP to talk to another one for continuous flow of Data. Money flow can be improved by using online transfers instead of cheques. Material flow can be increased by proper planning of schedules, lead time and logistics aspects. Speed in flow in supply chain will keep not only Customer happy but all involved in supply chain. Please send your inputs, remarks, opinions and suggestions to P S Satish, Mentor and Capability Developer, M/s Saraswati Industrial Services, Q-103, Mantri Paradise Apartments, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore-560076. Visit: www.satishps.com; www.linkedin.com/pub/satishcp-pii/35/153/85b

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ENTREPRENEUR SPIRITUALITY

Use the Power of Your Subconscious Mind Spirituality for SME’s- 6

In this sixth article on Spirituality for SME’s let us discuss about how to use the power of your subconscious mind to achieve greater results. Our Scriptures and Upanishads say – “ as the mind is so the man. Your own mind is your best friend. Your own mind is also your worst enemy. All bondage is mental and so also liberation”.

A S Shetty sedvik@vsnl.com

The conscious mind is the part of your mind that is responsible for logic and reasoning. If one asks you about the sum of one plus one it is your conscious mind that is going to be used to make that addition. The conscious mind also controls all the actions that you do on intention while being conscious. For example, when you decide to make voluntary action like moving your hand or leg, it is done by the conscious mind. The subconscious mind is the part of your mind responsible

for your involuntary actions. Your breathing rate and heart beats are controlled by your subconscious mind. The most important thing about the subconscious mind you need to know is that it is always active day and night. The subconscious mind controls your body. The best way to understand the subconscious mind is to look at the example of the person who wants to learn how to drive a car. At the beginning, he wouldn’t be able to hold

a conversation with anyone while driving as he would be focusing on the different moves involved. That is because he is still using his conscious mind to drive. A few weeks later, driving becomes a natural habit that happens automatically without needing to think about it. The person could even start using his cell phone or talking to his friends while driving. This happened because the driving habit has been transferred to his subconscious mind and so the conscious mind becomes free. This allowed him to use it to talk

in his cell phone. The subconscious mind makes up an estimated 92% of the total brain. The conscious mind comprises the remaining 8%. Thus, the conscious mind is tiny compared to the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind can’t differentiate between the real and the imagined. The wonderful thing about using the subconscious mind is that it is effortless. No conscious effort is required to use your subconscious mind. The conscious mind has the will and

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the subconscious mind has the power. When the conscious mind and subconscious mind are in harmony, you have willpower. You are “single minded”.

is likely to occur getting some tips how to go about solving the problem. In my case it used to be mostly special purpose machine design problems I used to face.

Your task is to learn how the subconscious mind works and use it to your advantage. The conscious mind has a limited memory and most of it is short term. The subconscious mind in stark contrast has virtually infinite memory. The first step is to train your subconscious mind to solve your problems. I myself had the personal experience of using my subconscious mind solving some of the problems I faced. I used to make it a point to think of the problems I am facing just before going to bed. Invariably the next day morning while taking bath or after doing meditation a flash in the mind

The subconscious mind learns by repetition and not by logic. That is why you can convince someone to believe in something by repeating your argument again and again rather than using logic. The same principle is used by the advertisement media mostly to market the products. Adolf Hitler used this technique in building up the German people to attack the world using slogans and his pictures. He made them feel also that they were the superior race. There is a saying that a falsehood repeated ten times would acquire a ring of truth. Because of the repeated slogans used

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during sleeping hours has proved by Goebbels, minister for to be a highly effective way for propaganda for Hitler about people of all ages to realize their 99% of German people were full learning potential. Sleep falsely made to believe that learning is a way to harness the they were winning the world power of your subconscious war until the last minute. SMPS DC/DC Converter Water Proof while SMPS you sleep, enabling you to learn Practice positive self talk. If foreign languages, pass exams, you say to yourself “I can’t undertake professional studies etc. do this. I am going to fail”, The author A S Shetty, with vast you will fail. However, if you industrial experience of more say, “I can do this. I know I than 28 years is a mechanical can”, you are more likely to Adaptor 3 Phase Transformer LED Drivers engineering graduate from IIT BHU succeed. This process is known and a Post Graduate in Welding as “affirmation”. This is also Technology from Germany. He called “autosuggestion or self is one of the leading experts in hypnosis.” Alexander the Great Rollforming Technology in India. and Napolean Bonaparte used the Principle of auto-suggestion Apart from steering the growth of his company Sedvik Industries Pvt to win wars. Another technique Phase Transformer Solar Lartern to Ltd,Charger he is also helping companies is called1 Visualization. This is Battery promote Rollforming Technology the most significant key to 65, Laxmi Vihar, picturing Jandli, Ambala City (Haryana) India. Tel:In+91-171-2801711/3291897 as a consultant. this new series success. Actually on SME Entrepreneur Spirituality yourself achieving a goal will Fax : +91-171-2801289 Mobile : +91-9416020078/9215720078 Article series, heWebsite is penning down help Email you actually achieve it. / naceiamb@gmail.com : nacei@rediffmail.com : www.nacei.com his experiences and you can reach Listening to learning material him at sedvik@vsnl.com

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TALENT MANAGEMENT

Customer Engagement - Your Competitive Edge

Companies this year are talking about Customer Engagement and the concept is causing quite a stir in service-driven companies. But, is Customer Engagement just a new buzzword for Customer Experience or is it taking companies and its leaders to the next level?

Pavan Sriram pavan@ittige.com

To add a different take on the question of what distinguishes the two, Andy Frawley, author of Igniting Customer Connections, provides an almost opposing view. He says customer experience is the emotional connection a customer has with a brand, whereas engagement means “actions that the consumer can take include buying, liking, following, referring, and more”. Perhaps the two concepts are interchangeable, but regardless, they achieve one common ground: they indicate a powerful move toward customercentric strategies in today’s

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competitive landscape. Research shows that customer engagement is what drives purchasing decisions. Customers are not guided by the cheapest option or the prettiest packaging. If the brand experiences are consistently good – or better yet, exceedingly great – customers will form strongly positive emotions toward a brand. Gallup defines Customer Engagement as the “emotional connection between your customers and your company”. A 2015 Gallup report reveals that customer engagement is

a strong determinant of profit growth: 1. In the retail banking industry, customers who are fully engaged bring 37% more annual revenue to their primary bank than customers who are actively disengaged. 2. In the insurance industry, fully engaged policy owners purchase 22% more types of insurance products than actively disengaged policy owners. 3. In hospitality, fully engaged hotel guests spend 46% more per year than actively disengaged guests spend. Personalizing customer service as much as possible

is seen as key to building customer loyalty and long term engagement. For instance, Michael Dell once shared about what makes him successful “Every month I go through everything. What clients do I need to follow up with? I call about 15-20 strategic clients every month or e-mail to see how they are doing and to let them know even if they are not coming in, someone is checking on them. I find it is very important. It reminds people to come back.” In order to survive today’s ever-changing landscape; business leaders need to provide real-time,

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Customer Engagement Cycle

personalized experiences that reach customers just as they need them. Whether it be an email reminder or a weekly review call, customer engagements now take many forms. By promoting relevant and consistent communication throughout the customer experience, you can have an opportunity to

engage with their audiences like never before. But can we ignore negative feedback at the same time? No. Those are exactly the moments to use as opportunities to improve processes and create greater value. Businesses that focus on customer engagement are those that take the steps to

create an exceptional endto-end customer experience, even when things go unexpectedly wrong. Once the customer experience is taken care of, customer engagement is about encouraging your customers to interact with and share experiences you create for them as a business

and a brand. When well executed, a strong customer engagement strategy will ensure that customers become a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most loyal and vocal advocates. The end result is brand growth created by happy customers. From our experience of working with some of the

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best-in-class customer-centric organisations and its business leaders, let me share with you how they are obsessed with customer engagement: Understand the Customer - working and getting into the skin of customers’ helps successful leaders to mass collaborate in real-time on a global scale. It allows you to be transparent, human, gauge the interest and learn as we go. They make communicating with customers and prospects easier. Build a Plan – engaging with customers is not only an external channel, but it can also drive internal and behind the scenes activity. We can use platforms and the data it brings to us to reshape our own business processes and build a plan that enhances employee communication,

performance management and even leadership development and learning. Two-Sided Communication Today business channels are not one-way communication platforms they are twoway and leaders must be paying attention. You must engage customers in an authentic way with the end goal being on encouraging communication, impressions and transactions. The best way to do this is to create on-going conversations that build relationships. It’s about listening and participating, not dominating the conversation. Personalization – Customers are overwhelmed with information. You must stand out from competition. The only way to do this is to personalize your messaging and information. Use

available data and sources to personalize the experience for customers and give them the opportunity to learn more about your company and brand. Add Value – Business leaders must get better at developing partnerships that enhance collaboration internally as well as externally. As an organisation, they must aim to make customer experience compelling and create a seamless user experience and really think about not just products and services, but how to add value to customers. The more we involve and empower our customers, the more our customers will want to engage with us than our competitors.

internal), and it’s important to remember that they need to be wooed, serenaded and charmed once in a while. If you don’t have regular customer-facing interactions as part of your responsibilities, be sure to schedule some soon. You’ll be glad you did. I look forward to hear from you at pavan@ittige.com on how you are creating an engagement culture within your organisation by making customer interactions an enjoyable and a rewarding process for yourself and your employees. Pavan Sriram is the CEO of ITTIGE Learning, a performance-based training company that works with

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Taking care of your Health results in better Productivity Simple method to lose weight and prevent diabetes

It is aptly said that “Health is wealth”. Unfortunately in our country health is not a priority for individual, family, society or even the government. This is evident from the behaviour of a worker who despite fever continues to work in the factory, till he becomes serious and then gets hospitalized for a week or so! End result is he loses wages for a week and the factory suffers loss to its productivity. This neglect of health can also be seen at national level, which is evident by the budgetary allocation for health sector.

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India is a developing country but population of our middle class is as large as total population of USA. India is facing health problems of scarcity as well as affluence due to these differences in population characteristics. On one side we have lakhs of deaths due to diarrhea and acute respiratory infections and on the other side we are becoming world capital of diabetes and hypertension. The disease burden due to non communicable diseases in India has overtaken the burden due to communicable diseases. More than 50% deaths in the country are now due to non communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancers and accidents. It is comparatively easy to tackle the communicable diseases because we have antibiotics, vaccines, measures for

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purifying water etc. In contrast to these the non communicable diseases are difficult to control and treat. They cause life threatening complications and require lifelong treatment which is very costly. Just think of a surgery of heart bypass or kidney transplant or brain tumor. It has the potential to push a middle class family to below poverty line family. What is true for the society in general is equally true for people working in industries at various positions. The money spent to keep the employees healthy can save crores of rupees spent on medical reimbursement and compensations under various government acts. Unfortunately this is not properly understood by many managements and workers unions.

In this article I am presenting the readers a simple method to lose weight which has a potential to postpone or prevent diabetes. I am sure many of you must have tried various methods to lose your belly and look smart! I too did many experiments to lose weight before four years. I wanted to lose around 8 Kg of my weight which had accumulated at wrong places on my body. I tried various methods to lose weight. These included fasting for one day in a week; taking vegetable juices, fasting and fruits each in a three day cycle; General Motors diet; eating many small meals in a day and Ayurvedic medicines. The end result of all these experiments was: either weight gain or weight reduction followed by weight gain to previous level! You will agree that the way

to reduce weight should have following three qualities: 1) It should be free of cost 2) It should not require an expert or doctor 3) One should be able to follow it throughout life time I was lucky to listen to an audio lecture given by the visionary genius of India late Dr.Shrikant Jichkar. His lecture influenced me so much so that I experimented with it on myself. To my surprise in three months I lost 8 Kg and my waist circumference decreased by 2 inches! Then I researched his diet plan as an academician and tried it on many of my friends. The results were fascinating. Ultimately I decided to write a book on the simple diet plan proposed by Dr.Jichkar. I wrote three books namely “Vinasayas weight

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loss”, “Effortless weight loss” and “Binaprayas weight loss” in Marathi, English and Hindi respectively. These books were released at Nagpur and Delhi on the birth day of Dr.Jichkar i.e. on 14th September 2013. Let me now explain you the simple method to lose weight and postpone diabetes. The basic principle of this diet plan is that excess level of the hormone ‘insulin’ makes us obese. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by a gland called pancreas in our body. Insulin secretion in body is of two types. One is called baseline secretion that happens throughout the day and cannot be stopped. This is about 18 to 32 units. Other type of secretion happens whenever we eat. It is expected that we secrete similar amount of insulin as is our baseline secretion (18 to 32 units). Insulin is secreted by our body in response to eating. Let us understand the functions of insulin.

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After we eat different food items, the alimentary system digests them and converts it into glucose, amino acids and fatty acids. These end products of digestion enter the blood stream. Insulin makes the glucose to enter cells of the body, which use it for energy. Insulin acts as a key to open the door on the cell, so that glucose can enter the cell. Glucose cannot enter the cell in absence of insulin. The only exception to this is cells of brain that can take glucose without the help of insulin. If still glucose is present in the blood then insulin converts it to glycogen. Glycogen is nothing but a complex substance with many glucose molecules. It can be broken down easily to release glucose which can be used by the body whenever required. Our body has 100 gm of glycogen stored in liver and 500 gm of glycogen stored in muscles. If still glucose is present in the blood then insulin converts it into fats in the liver. This fats is then stored in fat cells in the abdomen, buttocks and

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under the skin. Insulin secretion has ‘all or none’ character. You may eat one biscuit or take complete meal, same amount of insulin is secreted! One more peculiarity of insulin secretion is that once it is secreted, the second secretion cannot occur before 60 minutes. When we are not eating, (as happens in the night: we take dinner at 9pm and then till 7 or 8 am don’t eat or drink anything) the insulin level goes down. This reduced level results into firstly use of available glucose from blood for fuel by cells. Once this free glucose is over, then glycogen in liver is broken down to release glucose in the blood to provide about 400 calories of energy. This energy is utilized by body in 3 to 4 hours. Though we are sleeping, our heart, lungs and brain are all working. So after glycogen is exhausted, the liver breaks down fats into fatty acids and uses it for energy. Most cells of the body

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except brain cells are happy with fatty acids as a source of energy. In nutshell, insulin acts as a switch, if its level is high body uses glucose for energy and if its level goes down then body used fats for energy. Are you getting the point now? To reduce weight we must reduce insulin secretion in our body. Before I started this diet plan I used to eat or drink at least 8 to 9 times in a day. If every time I was secreting 10 units of insulin, then against the required amount of insulin of 18 to 32 units I was secreting 80 to 90 units! And this insulin was making me obese. This excess insulin is not tolerated by our cells which develop resistance in response to it. This is called as insulin resistance in technical language. Insulin resistance then results into diabetes. Now as you know the reason for obesity and diabetes, it will be easy to understand the simple method to tackle it. Let me tell you the diet plan in a

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point wise manner:

o Tea without sugar/sugar free

• Identify the two times when you are really hungry (each one of us is really hungry only twice)

o Freshly prepared orange juice without sugar or sugar free (But not orange)

• Eat at these two times (Common patterns are 9am, 6pm and 1pm, 9pm…but it can be different for different people). A variation of 15 to 20 minutes is allowed.

• Remember that hunger is psychological.so the above list of food items should be used only as stop gap arrangement and ultimate aim should be to settle down on eating twice in the day!

• You can eat whatever you want to eat; there is no restriction on type of foods.

If you want to start this diet plan from tomorrow, you have to do following things:

• You have to finish your meal in maximum period of 55 minutes.

•Take your weight (Repeat every month)

• If you feel hungry in between these two meal times, then you can take following food items as much as you want:

evidence that is published in scientific journals. We conducted a study in more than 400 people who followed this diet plan for six months. The average weight loss after 6 months was 6.8 kg with a range from 3 to 16 Kg. The average reduction in waist circumference was 3.5 cm in six months with a range from 1cm to 10cm. It was also seen that the fasting insulin level in these people decreased. Fasting insulin is a proxy indicator which indicates insulin resistance and impending diabetes. This is an indication that the diet plan has the potential to postpone or prevent diabetes.

• Take your waist circumference at the level of navel (Repeat every month)

o Buttermilk

• Do blood investigation for HbA1C and fasting insulin level (Repeat every three months)

o Coconut water

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In the end let me tell this diet formula is free of cost, does not require a doctor or an expert and can be followed by people for lifetime. It has no side effects and has a potential

to postpone or prevent diabetes. You are all welcome to follow this diet plan and contact me on my email id for further clarifications! The author Dr. J V Dixit is Working as Professor and head in the Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra. He finished his MBBS in 1986 from Govt Medical College Aurangabad and further completed his PGDHA from ISSR Vellore and PGDHRM from Pondicherry University. With teaching experience of more than 26 years Dr. J V Dixit got in his credit several scientific researches published in international journals, attended workshops, conference and won several awards and recognitions from state and national governments.

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Proud ‘Making in India’ Indo-MIM has been “Making in India” for the past 16 years and exporting 95% of its production to more than 35 countries in the world. It has repeatedly won between 4 to 6 (out of 8) DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS from the Metal Powder Injection Federation, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. These awards were given in competition with leading companies in Japan, U.S.A Germany, France, Spain and Italy. It is a proud moment for all the employees, suppliers in India for helping build a World Number One Company in a very complex area of Manufacturing Technology like Metal Injection Moulding.

Dr. Krishna Chivukula Chairman, Indo-MIM The author, Dr. Krishna Chivukula is the Chairman of Indo-MIM, global leader in the field of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) headquartered in Bangalore with offices at USA, Germany, Turkey, Taiwan, Japan, Brazil and China, providing precision-engineered products to customers in more than forty five countries. Established in 1998, Indo-MIM has since expanded its facilities into the largest installed MIM capacity in the world. Dr. Chivukula is a first generation entrepreneur who started Indo-MIM with offices in India and US a decade and half ago. Dr. Chivukula is also the Chairman and Owner of Shiva Analyticals India Ltd, Precision Investing Casting plant in Tirupati (India) and Advanced Analytical Testing Laboratory Inc., USA. Prior to this, Dr. Chivukula held the position of Director, Mergers and Acquisitions; Bird Johnson Company - Massachusetts, USA, 1981 -84; President and Chief Executive Officer, Hoffman Group of Companies, New York - seven company multinational manufacturing group, 1984-90 and Owner and Chairman, Shiva Technologies Inc, New York and Toulouse, France, 1990-2006. With a B.Tech Honors degree from IIT Bombay (1968), M. Tech with distinction from IIT Madras (1970) and MBA from Harvard Business School 1980; he has been conferred with an honorary doctorate D. Litt. from Tumkur University, Karnataka, India for his and company’s immense contribution to humanitarian philanthropic activities.

As we all well know, being “World Number One” in any area of human endeavor is a non-trivial matter- especially considering that the World Number Two Company in

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USA is less than half our size and, unlike us, is experiencing negative growth. Also, our U.S.A Manufacturing facility in Texas will be in production in the next twelve months.

Metal Injection Moulding and Indo-US MIM Tech: MIM Technology came out of the Universities in U.S.A in the mid to late 1980s and slowly

gained acceptance in U.S.A as a cost effective way of producing small metal components that are of three dimensionally complex geometries in very high volumes and with a great

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We have proven that “Make in India” can happen even in an emerging and complex manufacturing technology such as Metal Injection Moulding. What is even more interesting that there are only four graduates of the world famous IITs (including me), out of a total workforce of 2800. The rest of the engineers were recruited from relatively unknown engineering collegesall over India.

degree of precision. In the 1990s it was still an emerging technology where there were more questions than answers. “Answers needed to be discovered through skillful Engineering and Scientific knowhow”. We brought this technology which was still in its incubation stage to India in 1999. Expectedly the company lost money for the first few years. There were more questions than answers. The domestic market in India did not have the scale required to utilize the technology and the diversity of the manufacturing base in India was still in its infancy. In 20012002 our Annual Turnover was somewhere around Rs 3 Crores. This year we expect to touch Rs 1000 Crores! Since the potential market in India was miniscule, we decided early on to be local but think global and establish company owned Sales, Marketing and Customer Service locations in key markets abroad. These offices were and still are predominantly manned by Indian engineers and scientists.

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We invested heavily in R&D, one of the best Tool rooms in India and State of the Art equipment which unfortunately had to be imported. We invested heavily in sales and marketing to convince highly quality conscious customers in U.S.A, Germany etc that an Indian company, located in India can indeed master this complex technology, produce high precision components and overcome supply chain issues to deliver on time. One other important aspect that deserves mention is that this Indian company does not compete on cost but we do compete on engineering knowhow, quality, and creative Customer service and ontime delivery to about 35 countries in the world.

out of a total workforce of 2800. The rest of the engineers were recruited from relatively unknown engineering collegesall over India. Our Management team has demonstrated great leadership in taking ordinary people in India and making them perform extraordinary things, making themselves and their country proud. Personally, it certainly makes me feel very gratified when I see these relatively young and bright men and women engineers walking up to the dais to receive various awards for design excellence all over the world. They have certainly given a great name for Indian engineers in India in the non- IT sector.

Make in India- A Reality in itself: For the campaign “Make in India” to come to fruition We have proven that “Make certain ground realities must in India” can happen even be recognized and certain in an emerging and complex proactive measures need to manufacturing technology be taken by the State and the such as Metal Injection Central Governments of India. Moulding. What is even more Ground Reality Number 1 is interesting that there are only that India, for the last ten years four graduates of the world has had a huge demographic famous IITs (including me), dividend, which was largely

squandered. This dividend is expected to continue for the next 15-20 years where a significant portion of our population is under 30 Years old. These young people need to be trained and employed productively- not as boys and girls sitting in elevators pressing buttons for various floors as the famous Economist magazine deridingly once pointed out. There has been a window of opportunity for the last 10 years which has largely been wasted by our grid locked political- economic system. Most advanced countries do have a consensus among the elites of different parties as to national identity, national purpose and national direction. There is a general agreement among all the parties in these countries whether the country should go generally east or generally west, plus or minus a few degrees. Unfortunately this consensus at the top seems to be lacking, to the extent needed, in India. This consensus needs to evolve urgently so that this blessing of a demographic dividend is not

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frittered away again. Ground Reality Number 2: Being a graduate of IIT myself, I am all for creating more IITs and Engineering colleges across the country. This certainly must be done. But what is equally important is that we create a very large pool of labour with a high degree of “hands on” technical skills. When was the last time you or I was totally happy with the electrician or the painter or the plumber or the mason or the carpenter that came to your house to perform a function? I certainly was not very happy. So I would advocate creation of many more ITIs than IITs. In fact I would even go to the extent of saying that there should be an I.T.I in every Taluk in the country to provide subsidized skills training for the young children. The brightest and the best of them will certainly go to IITs

and Engineering colleges, but the 2nd and 3rd Tier children also do deserve a chance to contribute productively to the country. Otherwise we will continue to see them hanging around by the side of the road, loitering around petty shops. The creation of a very large pool of skilled labour will provide a ground swell like fillip to the country’s economy. A bottom up approach to progress is not only much more lasting and sustainable but also provides social justice. Having worked in U.S.A all my life the first thing I learnt there was dignity of labour. This is one aspect of the West that we in India may choose to imbibe. When respected, a human being will be proud of his work and accomplishments like all of us in this room. Being proud of a job well done is more important that what the job is. Ground Reality Number

3: China obviously has industrialized tremendously in a very short span of time. As we all know, almost every consumer product or appliance that we all touch is made in China- starting with dinner plates to smart phones. Of course this has come at a tremendous cost in environmental degradation and societal instability. For us to blindly copy the China model, in my opinion would be a strategic blunder. The history, culture, philosophy and mental makeup of India are significantly different than that of China. We are a functional democracy and not a command-control politicoeconomic system. All the great religious faiths that are Non-Abrahamic started in India. We are not prone to violent revolutions that result in mass killing of our own people, like in China or USSR. We achieved independence not by armed

struggle but entirely through peaceful means. So for us to blindly ape the Chinese model would be a great follyrather we should recognize our strengths and play to our strengths while trying to correct our weaknesses. I am sure that there are plenty of people in India that, working together, can come up with the right strategies that are suitable to who we are and what we are. While reading newspapers, the Editorials and business journals we do see a healthy debate discussing the pros and cons of various approaches to “MAKE IN INDIA” and gradually a consensus will evolve as to how we solve our problems our way and not the American way or the Chinese way. Ground Reality Number 4: Thanks to our founding fathers like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar

MIM Technology came out of the Universities in USA in the mid to late 1980s and slowly gained acceptance as a cost effective way of producing small metal components that are of three dimensionally complex geometries in very high volumes and with a great degree of precision. We brought this technology which was still in its incubation stage to India in 1999.

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Rather than making it a mere announcement, if all the recommendations given here can be applied to the concerned segments, sure “Make in India” can revolutionize the meaning of Indian manufacturing

Patel and others, despite the phenomenal diversity of India, India was forged into one country offering up huge opportunities for economies of scale. Unfortunately these opportunities remain relatively untapped and China has filled the void and usurped the role of the production hub for the world. The dilemma, simply put, is thus. Massive employment opportunities can be rapidly created only in low skill industries such as textiles and toys. But right now most of these products can be affordably imported from China. As we go up the food chain of skill level, the number of jobs that can be created becomes lesser and lesser. Also our Federal and States political structure plus the Parliamentary Democracy takes away quite a bit from the gains to be realized from a unified economy. Movement of goods across state boundaries is quite cumbersome. How I wish our founding fathers studied at

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Harvard and Yale in USA, rather than Oxford and Cambridge in UK! What I have tried to do above is to outline some strategic considerations for our polity to consider. Of course there are detailed recommendations that can be made. However a short list may be in order: 1) A Tax regime that is predictable in the long term. Business investments, whether domestic or foreign are made looking at a time horizon of more than seven to ten years. The taxing authorities in India need to be cognizant of this- irrespective of the political party in power. Also retro-active taxation is unpardonable- it is like turning a Test Match in Cricket into a One day game on the third day. Consistency and predictability in taxation are crucial for business investments. 2) Of course, as is widely recognized, the infrastructure needs to be improved, labour laws need to be more rational, the role of Government in

Industry reduced, private enterprise encouraged, bills like G.S.T need to be discussed and passed without parochial considerations, rivers need to be cleaned up, bureaucracy needs to be simplified and corruption brought under control. We all know what needs to be done; the trick is how we get it done and how fast we should target to get it done. India is an elephant- not a Cheetah. It is in our nature to move slowly and deliberately, keeping national unity and social justice in mind. These values need to be preserved as we pursue prosperity and GDP growth rate. Fortunately we do seem to have a political dispensation at the Centre that wants to do this. Hopefully they will have the political savvy and support from a “Responsible Opposition” to accomplish it. 3) Self sufficiency in key sectors of the economy such as defence, electronics etc. This is important for national security.

4) Focus on the construction industry for job creation. 5) Seriously examine the idea of increasing the tariffs on imports from China for certain category of products; for say 10 years? This will provide the necessary breathing room for domestic industry in the lowskill space to catch up. 6) Remove all duties and excise taxes on import of capital equipment, again for just 10 years. This will catalyze the establishment of new factories and create the required jobs. 7) Focus on job creation as the center piece/starting point for designing national strategy- at least for the short term. Rather than making it a mere announcement, if all these recommendations can be applied to the concerned segments, sure “Make in India” can revolutionize the meaning of Indian manufacturing.

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HARTING Technology Group embarks on new business year from a strong position The HARTING Technology Group, headquartered in Espelkamp has entered the new 2015/16 business year from a strong position (commencing on 1, October, 2015). Sales in the 2014/15 business year elapsed were up by 3.7 % to EUR 567 million (previous year: EUR 547 million), thereby marking the highest sales in the history of the company.

Sales rise by just under 4% to EUR 567 million / Passing of the baton at the helm marks continuity / 180 new jobs created worldwide / Industrie 4.0 solutions very well received on the markets / New production location in Mexico. “We are pleased with these developments. The result is in line with the forecast stated at our last annual press conference. We have delivered,“stated Philip Harting, chairman and personally liable partner. At the beginning of December 2014, the HARTING management board had forecasted lower single digit sales gains. Business developments ran different courses in the individual regions in which HARTING is active. In Europe (without Germany) and the Near East (EMEA), sales were up by 4.6% to EUR 183 million (previous year: EUR 175 million). Business in the Americas region showed marked growth. The family owned and managed

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company headquartered in Espelkamp generated gratifying gains of 17,3% to EUR 61 million (previous year: EUR 52 million). Within two yearsHARTING has been able to boost sales in the Americas by a sound one third. “The reindustrialization ofthe USA is a growth driver, while the interest in our Industrie 4.0 solutions is also decidedly substantial. I am looking forward to the USA as our partner country at next year’s Hannover Messe,“ Philip Harting continued. HARTING announced that the partner country USA will hold particular significance at the upcoming trade fair appearance. In Asia,HARTING sales were up by EUR 3 million to EUR 129 million (previous year: EUR 126 million). In Germany, sales matched the previous year’s figure of EUR 194 million. In the meantime, the HARTING Technology Group is achieving two thirds of total sales (66%) abroad. “In view of the positive developments in the Americas region, we will

be stepping up our activities there“, as Philip Harting emphasized. Production will soon be kicking off at the Silao location, in Mexico.The facility will produce small size switch cabinets, as well as moulded cables and wiring harnesses. The expansion activities in Romania are more or less concluded. “We are expanding the worldwide HARTING manufacturing network step by step,“ as Philip Harting added. Philip Harting emphasized that the passing of the baton in October, when he assumed the chairman position from his father Dietmar Harting, set the course for the successful continuation ofthe company’s development. “This change at the helm stands for continuity – and consequently for security and reliability for our suppliers, our customers and our employees“, Philip Harting emphasized. Very positive response to Industrie4.0 solutions In the past business year

too, HARTING succeeded in strengthening its market position as a researching and innovative company with a consistent customer focus. At the world’s largest industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe, and the SPS IPC Drives trade fair in Nuremberg, HARTING presented product novelties that provide customers with rapid and reliable Industry 4.0 based production. Here, HARTING has picked up on the key Integrated Industry trends (Customisation, Miniaturisation, Identification, Modularisation, Integration and Digitalisation) and developed concrete solutions. “Our two trade fair presentations met with very positive response from the markets. Especially the feedback from the professional associations ZVEI and VDMA spurs us on to continue the course we are charting. I can already promise you that we will be showcasing some genuine highlights at next year’s Hannover Messe,“ Philip Harting went on to say.

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Cautious view on the new year 2016 HARTING takes a cautiously optimistic view of the 2015/16 business year that has just begun. As current assessments of relevant associations and the Federal Ministry of Economics confirm, the global business outlook has clouded further. “In this context I would like to mention the weaker growth emanating from China, or the growth slowdown in the emerging nations. We should also consider the fact that the mechanical engineering sector is anticipating zero growth in the upcoming 2016 calendar year,“ the Chairman stated. Clear commitment to the region HARTING is firmly committed to the Espelkamp, Rahden and Minden locations in the Minden-Lübbecke district. “In the business year elapsed we have invested some EUR 48 million, the major share of which was committed to local activities and projects. In the ongoing business year the figure will even reach some EUR 50 million. This reflects our clear commitment tothe region – and it secures employment,“ said Maresa Harting-Hertz, board member responsible for Finance & Procurement and personally liable partner. In the elapsed business year 2014/15, the major share of the total investment volume was committed, among others, to the construction of a new hall at the HARTING Systems subsidiary in Espelkamp, the

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expansion of the new HARTING training centreNAZHA, the power supply of Plant 2, as well as the optimization and digitalization of machines and systems, as Maresa HartingHertz went on to explain. In the current 2015/16 business year the investments will be committed, among others, to the European Distribution Centre(EDC) logistics facility, the reconstruction of the “Pianka“ building (office building with 120 workplaces in Espelkamp), as well as production optimization at Plant 1 and 2 (in the course of digitalization and Industrie4.0) and the expansion of production capabilities (USA / Mexico). 180 new positions worldwide In the business year elapsed the personnel figures also developed positively. The number of employees (including trainees) stood at 4,228 members of staff worldwide at the end of the business year (previous year: 4,048). This represents an increase of 4.4 %, indicating that HARTING has created 180 new positionswithin twelve months. Domestic activities accounted for 116 jobs (increase of 5.2 %), while foreign operations added some 64 (3.6%) new positions. At the three locations in the Minden Lübbecke district (Espelkamp, Rahden und Minden) HARTING is employing a total of 2,367 members of staff as of 30 September 2015, including

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trainees (previous year: 2,251). HARTING promotes the up and coming generations: New training vocations Since years, training and further training, qualification and skilling have been accorded high priority at the HARTING technology group. In 2008 at the new NAZHA training centre, commercial and technical-industrial trainees, as well as students enrolled in dual curriculums are provided with a sound foundation for embarking on their successful vocational future. As of September 30, a total of 152 trainees were undergoing training in 21 different professions at the company’s NAZHA centre(previous year: 127 trainees). In the 2016 calendar year, a total of 166

of our company we will dual curriculum students and also be consistently trainees will be undergoing vocational training at HARTING. adapting our training and personnel development to “In view of demographic the requirements and offer change we have invested in our new vocational profiles, junior staff at an early stage. develop training measures After all, they are the skilled and create the necessary employees and the managers general conditions for of the future“, said Dr. Michael successful growth,“ as Dr. Pütz Pütz, Senior Vice President emphasized. Human Resources, Facilities Throughout the year, the and Legal Affairs. Technology Group offers In the past business year, numerous information events against the background of at mainstream schools, in the dynamic development of order to position itself as the “4th industrial revolution an innovative technology (Industrie 4.0) HARTING company. The family owned created additional and new and managed company enjoys training positions in the dual an excellent reputation among curriculum courses of business young school students from informatics and business the Minden-Lübbecke district engineering. who are looking for a training position, as Mr. Pütz went on “In connection with the to explain. “The very good progressing digitalization

finishing grades our trainees achieve reflect the superior quality of the training we offer,“ Mr. Pütz emphasized. In this context, Dr. Pütz underscored the fact that employees and their work take centre stage at HARTING. “The success of the company is due to our highly motivated and qualified employees, and this also holds true for the realization of the future topics of Industry 4.0. Our employer brand PEOPLE POWER PARTNERSHIP is lived in everyday practice throughout our company. Therefore, I am also very optimistic in terms of the future topics revolving around Industrie4.0“, as Dr. Pütz went on to comment. For more details visit www.harting.in

The management board of the HARTING Technology Group: Margrit Harting, Dr. Michael Pütz, Philip Harting, Andreas Conrad, Maresa Harting-Hertz, Dr. Frank Brode und Dietmar Harting(from left to right).

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Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Perfect machining results due to 1:1 simulation on the PC With the DMG MORI Virtual Machine, Airbus Defence and Space increases process reliability and manufacturing quality on a DMC 125 FD duoBLOCK® Established from the previous EADS in 2014, Airbus Defence and Space is responsible for the areas of defence and space as a subsidiary of the Airbus Group. With headquarters in Ottobrunn, Germany, the company focuses amongst others on the development and construction of engines for the Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Airbus Defence and Space meets the high demands on quality with long-standing experience in machining and state-of-the-art CNC technology.

Among recent acquisitions are two DMU 70 eVo linear machines and one DMC 125 FD duoBLOCK®. The company also uses the DMG MORI machines as 1:1 image on the PC in the form of the DMG MORI Virtual

Machine. The software can be used in a preliminary PC simulation to safely check the complex machining of the highly expensive workpieces. This makes manufacturing completely safe and enables

process optimizations already at a preliminary stage to increase efficiency in machining. A fully loaded Airbus A380, which is approx. 590 tons,

launches with a thrust of around 1,200 KN. These figures are just provided here to convey some idea of what it means to send an Ariane 5 launch vehicle weighing 775 tons into orbit – admittedly

Wolfgang Simon (right), Head of Mechanical Production, and Gerhard Engelhardt, responsible for NC manufacturing

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Airbus Defence and Space also uses the DMC 125 FD duoBLOCK® as DMG MORI Virtual Machine.The software simulates the complete machine geometry and kinematics as well as the actual Siemens control

vertically – with almost 12,000 kN thrust. The latest version of the European launch system has been launched regularly and above all completely reliably from the Space Centre Kourou in French Guiana since 2005. This reliability is crucial, as the Ariane 5 always carries expensive cargo like geostationary satellites,

unmanned cargo crafts for the ISS or comet probes like Rosetta. A launch failure would often be synonymous with financial losses running into billions. Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is crucially involved in the development and construction of Ariane 5. The main engine as well as the upper stage are manufactured

in Ottobrunn, as well as other components for the aerospace industry. What all applications have in common is the uncompromising quality.

of such figures, the same rule in production applies as it presumably does in Kourou: “The first shot must be a winner.”

“The value of the blanks alone can run up to several thousand Euro”, says Wolfgang Simon, head of mechanical production, with regard to the pure material value of some components. In view

Top level machining The range of materials includes aluminium as well as titanium, but also high-strength stainless steels and nickel-based alloys like Inconel, probably one of

The DMG MORI Virtual Machine can display the entire production process including tool changeover

If the NC program should bear a risk of collision, a red balloon clearly warns of this

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the most complex materials at Airbus Defence and Space. “The interaction of stability and weight is crucial here”, says Wolfgang Simon. Every additional kilo costs a lot of money at the launch. So it is understandable that every gram counts for the complex components. The production manager gives an example: “If we are at the upper limit within the tolerance range and not at the lower, this might already be too much.” Naturally he is speaking of hundredths, not tenths of millimetres. The high demands placed on precision and complexity are only one part of the challenge in manufacturing, as Wolfgang Simon explains: “Competition is extremely high, which means that we must produce as cost-effectively as possible and

above all adhere to deadlines.” What is ideal is a balanced ratio between quality, costs and adherence to schedules. Airbus Defence and Space ensures the specialist know-how required for this with consistent training and induction of junior employees. On production technology side, the company regularly invests in state-of the art machine tool technology, most recently in three machining centres from DMG MORI: two DMU 70 eVo linear machines and one DMC 125 FD duoBLOCK®. Furthermore, the DMG MORI Virtual Machine was acquired for all three, to further optimize manufacturing processes and quality. With this software, DMG MORI enables exact simulation of machining on the PC, in an exact 1:1 image

of the real machines. “The high quality standard in production requires machine tools that consistently work precisely”, says Wolfgang Simon when explaining the decision for DMG MORI. Versatility is another factor: “The 5-axis simultaneous machining and millingturning technology enables applications that could otherwise never be resolved economically.” In order to gain additional process reliability and optimize production, Airbus Defence and Space relies on an extensive simulation of the NC programs for complex manufacturing tasks. “After all, we need to guarantee collision-free production of the expensive

components”, says Wolfgang Simon and adds: “When an NC program is installed on the machine, it has to work.” A suitable simulation software was found with the DMG MORI Virtual Machine, as it already produces a very realistic simulation of the programs on the PC in the preliminary stage. Virtual machine including geometry, kinematics and control Airbus Defence and Space currently makes great advances in production with the DMG MORI Virtual Machine. The software is able to display the DMG MORI machine tools one-to-one on the computer, including the actual machine geometry and kinematics as well as the original control and the real PLC.

The machine park at Airbus Defence and Space also includes two DMU 70 eVo linear machines in the field of milling

Discharge cap of the Vulcain engine of the Ariane rocket

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Gerhard Engelhardt, who is responsible for NC programming, sees enormous benefits in this virtual solution: “We can exactly simulate machining of the expensive components completely safely on the PC, and check the program for general machining feasibility or possible collisions.” Gerhard Engelhardt also uses simulation of the CAM software, but: “We still simulate the final NC code on the DMG MORI Virtual Machine to achieve optimum process reliability.” A measuring probe is also integrated in simulation, which performs real-time measurements like on the real machines. The measured results are also acknowledged in the virtual machine. “Accuracy here is sufficiently high, so that we

can already see on the PC whether machining meets our expectations”, says Gerhard Engelhardt. Another feature of the DMG MORI Virtual Machine is shop floor programming. As the actual Siemens control software forms the basis, users can also take full advantage of the ShopMill functionality. This also enables further optimization of the programs based on the simulation, increasing the quality of the finished parts in turn. The process reliability is an important aspect for Wolfgang Simon, also from the operators’ perspective: “For particularly sophisticated components, you can first of all familiarize yourself with the machining on the virtual machine before working on the valuable workpiece.”

New skilled personnel can also be trained in this virtual environment. “Production is much more relaxed for each operator when he can rely on the process already having been tested.” In addition to process reliability and enhanced quality, Wolfgang Simon as head of mechanical production also regards the complete production processes as advantage of the DMG MORI Virtual Machine: “We can organize and accelerate our processes completely differently.” On the one hand, we already know exact machining times in the preliminary stage, on the other, verification of the programs on the PC is much faster than on the machine. “Furthermore, the lengthy running in of programs can largely be

omitted, and setup times are minimized.” Consequently, significantly higher machine running times can be realized and productivity can be markedly increased. Continuous modernization of production with innovative solutions like the DMG MORI Virtual Machine has a high priority for Airbus Defence and Space. Wolfgang Simon expects the complexity of products and their quality requirements to increase further. The cost pressure is also expected to grow independent of this. So the production manager sees this very clearly: “We can only stay competitive if we not only develop the products that we manufacture further, but also ourselves and our production. A crucial step in this direction is the use of the DMG MORI Virtual Machine.”

Support component of a satellite

This filler neck is another example for the complex component diversity at Airbus Defence and Space

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Renishaw – cranking down cycle time for Hope Technology In 2013, Renishaw produced the world’s first 3D printed metal bicycle frame for UK company, Empire Cycles. The pedal cranks and other components used to create the fully built bike were produced using more conventional machining processes, at Barnoldswick based Hope Technology. In its high-tech, high-volume production factory, the company employs Renishaw’s non-contact tool setting and breakage detection technology, CMM contact scanning probes and modular fixturing to maximise machine up-time and to ensure consistent component precision.

Samina Khalid Samina.Khalid@renishaw.com

The production of the world’s first 3D printed metal bike frame at the end of 2013 was unquestionably a landmark for the cycle industry which has always embraced the latest technology and innovations in its quest for greater speed, lightness and strength. However, additive manufacturing processes do not necessarily lend themselves well to the creation of all bike components.

At least, not yet. A number of the drivetrain components mounted on the Empire Cycles frame were produced using conventional, prismatic machining techniques. The pedal cranks, for example, were made by world-renowned Hope Technology Ltd. The Lancashire-based company was founded by cycling enthusiasts and time-served tool makers 25 years ago. Its

24-7 factory has around 55 of the latest CNC machine tools, employs around 100 people and exports 50% of its production to 40 countries. Mr. Lindley Pate, Hope Technology’s works and production manager, was the first employee at the company. As an ex-Rolls-Royce machinist, it’s no surprise he brought with him some very high standards,

not least when it comes to controlling precision and quality. “We’ve always believed in making everything in-house, right here in the UK,” he says. “In the very early days we sent a few parts out, but only because of investment requirements. As soon as we could bring it inhouse, we did so.” Since those early days of

Lindley Pate, Hope Technology’s works and production manager with a finished crank arm

Renishaw PH10/SP25 and modular fixturing contribute to Hope’s quality control process

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Taking touch points using the Renishaw PH10 motorised head

Renishaw PH10/SP25 and modular fixturing contribute to Hope’s quality control process

in-house metal cutting, Hope Technology’s CNC machines have been equipped with Renishaw NC4 non-contact tool setting and breakage detection systems. Recently, the company has also invested in a new co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM), equipped with a Renishaw PH10 articulating head, SP25 contact scanning probe and Renishaw modular fixturing. “We bought the new CMM with the Renishaw probe to improve our inspection function and also to give us the ability to reverse engineer,” says Mr Pate. “It gives us the option to benchmark our competitors and helps with compatibility, which is a big issue with bicycles.” The Renishaw tool breakage detection systems and the contact scanning probe were both used during the production of the pedal cranks for the Empire Cycles project. Although the model of cranks used is a relatively new product, they are a standard design rather than custom made, which means they are produced and shipped in quantities totalling tens of thousands per year. As well as pedal cranks, Hope

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is famous for innovative, lightweight anodised wheel hubs, brakes, headsets, stems, chain rings and bottom brackets. Each different component is machined in high volumes to serve a growing, global customer base, and are finished in a wide variety of eye-catching colours. The factory has a prodigious output: 70,000 wheel hubs a year, for example. Needless to say, productivity and machine up-time are extremely important. Minutes shaved off a cycle time can add up to savings of thousands of pounds a year. Dominating Hope Technology’s factory floor is a line of highspecification, Japanese-built Matsuura horizontal machining centres. “The Renishaw NC4 system is deployed on all of our Matsuura machines,” states Mr Pate. “They run 24-7 unmanned. If a tool breakage alarm sounds, the machine stops to prevent producing parts using a damaged cutter. As a result, the Renishaw NC4 system serves many purposes: it ensures product integrity, eliminates costly scrap, and also the possibility of a broken spindle, which would be hugely expensive to replace in such high-end machines. We

do everything we can to avoid downtime. The consequences could be severe. After all, to keep inventory costs down, we only hold an hour’s worth of stock at any one time!” The NC4 is a flexible laser-based system with ultra-compact laser tool setting transmitter and receiver units that can be mounted on separate brackets, or as a single fixed unit. Dependent on the system, separation distances and mounting, tools as small as 0.03 mm diameter can be measured at any selected point along the beam. The company’s latest Matsuura, an H.Plus-300 3-axis horizontal, has two 15-station pallets, with each pallet fixture featuring a tombstone-style configuration with four parts mounted on four faces - thus 16 components per fixture. Hope Technology uses its pallet pool to fixture different sets of parts on different pallets, all waiting their turn on the machine, including cranks. The cranks are forged in Italy then transported to Barnoldswick, where they are machined in two set-ups (one for each side) before

the spline is added. The company produces a range of different cranks to suit frame length and axle requirements. The Hope factory also houses a line of five other Matsuura machines: MAM72 models with smaller, twin pallets, each of which also employs a Renishaw NC4 system. A single Hope Technology operative oversees all five machines, which also run 24-7. “It’s a high-volume production environment, which means it is critical that we maintain production flows,” reiterates Mr Pate. “Renishaw technology is vital to the process and also to part inspection. We take components off the line on a regular basis for sample measurement on the CMM, using the Renishaw PH10/ SP25 head and probe. We also check the first-off from each run, to make sure nothing has changed since we last made the part. If we know the part is good, that’s great. If the CMM shows up errors we change the program or the tools, press cycle-start and walk away. The Renishaw products give us the confidence we need.” For further information on Renishaw products, visit www.renishaw.com

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HARTING Technology Group promoting digitalisation Rinspeed”Etos”car aseye-catcher at the Hannover Messe / MICA highly versatile A further highlight is the HARTING Smart Factory, the HAII4YOU Factory. It is currently being modified but in just under three months it will be at the world’s biggest trade fair to allow people to experience Industrie 4.0 once again. HARTING is positioning itself as a trailblazer for technological evolution and as a competent supplier of components, applications and systems. “Industrie 4.0 is a topic that has really picked up speed in two years. It is going to change processes, business models and business sectors all over the world on the basis

of advancing digitalisation. We offer customers tailored solutions and support them in this way,” Philip Harting continues. In keeping with this year’s Hannover Messe motto “Integrated Industry Discover Solutions”, he invites all customers and visitors to the trade fair to discover the new solutions and products at the HARTING stand (Hall 11, Stand C 13). There will also be much to discover with the futuristic “Etos” concept car, which will be on display at the

Rinspeed “Etos” car: The HARTING MICA handles the emission monitoring. HARTING stand. The “Etos” is manufactured by the Swiss automaker Rinspeed and will be equipped with the HARTING IIC MICA for independent emission

“All of the company’s business divisions are working closing together. We are going to be offering persuasive, one-source solutions at the Hannover Messe at the end of April. The focus of the Hannover Messe (25 to 29 April 2016) will be on the Rinspeed “Etos” concept car, a real eye-catcher which uses the HARTING MICA for emission monitoring. The car will offer a fascinating look at fully networked mobility concepts of tomorrow.” Philip Harting Chairman of the Board and General Partner

and condition monitoring. This digital innovation consequently ensures a clean environment. The intelligent MICA industrial minicomputer from industrial connectivity specialist HARTING illustrates how drive and motor data can be continually acquired and communicated, and then evaluated and prepared by an independent and neutral body (Dekra) in accordance with an agreement previously reached by the customer and contractual partner. “Taking the ‘Etos’ as an example, we are showing how versatile and actually ‘colourful’ our HARTING MICA is, and how broad its range of applications is,” Philip Harting concludes.

Dorner Announces Acquisition of FlexMove® Dorner Holding Corp., the parent company of Dorner Mfg., has announced the acquisition of Penang, Malaysiabased FlexMove®, a leading manufacturer of flexible chain conveyors for food, beverage,

automotive, electronic and other industries. Dorner Mfg. is an industry leader in the design, applications, manufacturing and integration of precision industrial and sanitary conveyor systems. The addition of FlexMove expands Dorner Holding Corp.’s geographic coverage and complements existing products and capabilities in the Dorner Mfg. line. FlexMove anticipates

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the acquisition by Dorner will provide customers with a comprehensive conveyor platform offering to accommodate virtually any material handling application. “Dorner Mfg. is a globally recognized brand in low profile belt conveyors, and we’re looking forward to joining the Dorner Holding family,” BL OOI, CEO, FlexMove. Dorner Mfg. expects the integration with FlexMove to be beneficial, particularly to customers in European and

Asian markets. “We’re excited to have a company join us whose views on product quality and delivery are in line with Dorner,” said Terry Schadeberg, president and CEO, Dorner Mfg. “FlexMove’s capabilities will allow us to serve our international customer base with greater efficiency.”

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More Data = Greater Efficiency? SICK demonstrates the uses of sensor data in business processes at the Hannover MesseIndustrie 2016 trade fair. Integrated solutions based on Industry 4.0 are at the heart of SICK’s presentation at the Hannover MesseIndustrie 2016 trade fair, with typical production applications presented in four different exhibits. SICK demonstrates how the intelligent use of sensor data is already boosting flexibility and productivity today. The data is also aggregated in a cloud in a live demonstration, while various web services show the possibilities of fully integrated solutions online. The intelligent linking of application knowledge with the flexibility of state-of-theart software architectures enables the next development stage for sensors. This is characterized by the possibility of sensors that can perform more extensive analysis, automatically adapt to changes, communicate in the network and remotely solve complex tasks within a larger manufacturing network.

In other words, the sensor links to the machine, system, factory, and the entire valuecreation chain and provides for transparency in production. As a result, it provides the entry point into the world of Industry 4.0. For all virtual worlds, however, sensor intelligence remains one thing above all – part of a sensor. Even the cloud and apps need to have a physical basis in the real industrial environment, namely, a rugged and reliable piece of hardware. Comprehensive solution for Industry 4.0 Visitors to SICK’s stand can discover how the complete integration of the sensor into the cloud can be presented simply for companies of different sizes and for the widest possible range of applications. Examples of the advantages of Industry 4.0 are demonstrated using four application examples. If the factory or machine is to have a high level of availability, preventive maintenance is required. By monitoring the

drive, the customer can always operate the system as effectively as possible and can intervene in good time if necessary. What’s more, he is also informed about implementing maintenance intervals in good time. The safety of people is a priority when it comes to collaboration between people and robots. Thanks to adaptive protective field monitoring with laser scanners, the robot senses when a person is approaching. It either abandons its task or works more slowly, depending on where the person is. These safety solutions, which can respond flexibly, are optimized to the high efficiency of the machine and to the more flexible production methods of the future.

Goods in the production process and the supply chain must be reliably and uniquely identified so that these can support efficient automated control. It is possible to optimize the use of resources thanks to highly flexible quality control with the help of the combination of an industrial 3D sensor and an image-based code reader. In addition, it is able to achieve increasing product individualization with the keyword “batch size 1”. Identification and location solutions are required to ensure universal transparency in production – the traceability of products, in other words. SICK demonstrates this using RFID technology, which ensures the highest level of availability and a transparent material flow.

Europe Drives Demand for Machine Tools in 2015 In the fourth quarter of 2015, the German machine tool industry recorded 3-per-cent growth in order bookings

compared to the final quarter of 2014. Orders from both Germany and abroad increasedequally, up by 3

For the German machine tool industry, 2015 ended with a moderate rise in order bookings. For all four quarters of 2015, our member companies have reported a consistently high level of demand.” Dr. Wilfried Schäfer

Executive Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association)

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per cent compared with the preceding year. For 2015 as a whole, the final rise in order bookings was one per cent. The growth has been crucially driven by a substantial 16-percent increase in orders from the Eurozone. “For the German machine tool industry, 2015 ended with a moderate rise in order bookings,” comments Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the sectoral organisation VDW (German

Machine Tool Builders’ Association) in Frankfurt am Main. The result was boosted by the year’s fourth quarter, November in particular, which recorded the highest growth rate of the entire year. The European machine tool industry is in good shape. “For all four quarters of 2015, our member companies have reported a consistently high level of demand,” emphasises Dr. Schäfer.

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ENERGY SAVINGS ADVISOR: Emerson’s new energy savings app helps businesses save money With a long history of involvement in promoting energy savings, Emerson Industrial Automation has invested massively in research into technological solutions and services designed to

cut energy bills. On the strength of this expertise, Emerson now presents the Energy Savings Advisor, its new mobile app offering businesses the opportunity to calculate the energy savings that can be achieved on their applications with its highperformance drive solutions. Highly intuitive, precise and interactive, the Energy Savings Advisor app can be used to estimate and quickly assess the value of potential savings on a motorised application by implementing Emerson’s high-efficiency drive solutions, whether its fixed or variable speed ranges, using either induction or permanent magnet synchronous technology. In addition to the motor on

its own or the contribution made by a variable speed drive, the Energy Savings Advisor takes account of the motorised application in its entirety, from the motor to the transmission, including the mechanical or electronic regulation system. Very easily and in a matter of minutes, the Energy Savings Advisor runs simulations and compares the existing equipment according to different custom scenarios in order to obtain the most relevant analysis and meet a need for energy optimization. The potential savings for the application concerned are immediately calculated and displayed in the form of a graphic overview. A complete report showing a breakdown of the simulation and results obtained can then be sent by

e-mail. The Energy Savings Advisor can also be used to transmit the result of a simulation directly to Emerson’s energy optimization experts for more in-depth analysis. They can then suggest adopting a global energy optimization approach for a device or a process by choosing the best-performing drive system for the given application. Emerson’s specialists can help businesses identify the best possible options depending on their goals in terms of return on investment or total cost of use, thus contributing to improving the performance of the investments made. For more details visit www.emersonindustrial.com/esa

OKS Lubricants to showcase its new line of retail products at Auto Expo 2016 As part of aggressive expansion, partners with channel businesses across India National Instruments, the OKS Speciality Lubricants, one of the business subsidiary of German based Freudenberg Group in India, known for offering high performance lubricants,

has launched four products as part of the retail product portfolio expansion in the first phase. These products will be displayed at the Auto Expo 2016 - Components show to be held

“We notice a vast gap in the product offerings specific to the automotive retail industry. We intend to tap this market with our vast experience and knowledge to develop superior products for the automotive retail industry. Certainly, there are many products that cater to these applications, but only handful of speciality products are focused on high quality and long term benefits to the customer.” Ponraj Natarajan Head –Business Unit, OKS Speciality Lubricants

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at Delhi from 4-7 february 2016, in Hall 10, booth 10.3. The four products that have been launched are OKS Chain Lube Spray, OKS Clutch and Brake Cleaner, OKS Rust Breaker, and OKS Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Grease. The products have been designed to make maintenance easy and significantly increase the lifetime of components. For example, OKS Heavy Duty Wheel bearing grease, one of the products from this retail range, offers a new dimension of reliability for the demanding Indian Roads. It has been developed to ensure excellent performance, long

life and a long service life of up to 100,000 kms. It is high performance grease designed for the lubrication of wheel bearings in trucks, buses, commercial transport vehicles and construction equipment. OKS intends to add more product offerings into retail segment in the near future. As part of the aggressive expansion plans, company has partnered with Balaji Textile Agency in Tamil Nadu, Simran Spares Pvt. Ltd., in Karnataka and Saawan Sales Corporation in Haryana to address the demand of the customers in North and South India.

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Omron Accentuates ‘Total Traceability’ as a Key Essential for Automotive Manufacturing Process The acquisitions of AE Automotive Elements (Germany & Austria) and the engineering services arm of Ranal (US & India) will add to Allygrow’s capabilities in product and manufacturing engineering domains respectively. The complementary strengths of each entity will create a comprehensive engineering services portfolio for customers globally. Allygrow was founded by Prashant Kamat with USD 20 million funding led by Zodius significant global footprint. Capital in August 2015. Allygrow Technologies, a technology-driven company focused in core engineering design, development and manufacturing engineering services for the automotive, aerospace, hi-tech, medical devices and heavy industries, announced the acquisition of Munich, Germany–based AE Automotive Elements GmbH, a high end product development firm, and the engineering services arm of Michigan, USA–headquartered Ranal, a leading provider of specialized manufacturing engineering services. The acquisitions are in alignment with the company’s aggressive growth strategy to become a pure play Engineering Research and Development Services (ERDS) provider with end-to-end capabilities and

“The investments in the two companies will help us build upon the complementary strengths of each entity and create a comprehensive service portfolio spanning across concept engineering to manufacturing support for customers globally. Furthermore, in terms of top line, these acquisitions have enabled Allygrow to reach around the USD 15 million mark in less than 6 months, manifesting the fast-track growth we are committed to. Our aim is to reach USD 100 million in revenue over the next 4 to 5 years, and gain impetus in areas such as aerospace, medical technology and embedded space.”

Prashant Kamat Founder & CEO, Allygrow Technologies

Neeraj Bhargava, Senior Managing Director & CEO, Zodius, said: “Prashant and the Allygrow team are off and running with two high quality acquisitions and their sales momentum is fantastic. We are highly excited investors and we look forward to rapid growth and the Allygrow team building a truly world class global company.” AE Automotive Elements, with its core expertise in the auto domain, specializes in interior & exterior systems and vehicle body-in-white (BIW) development. Through the acquisition, it will help Allygrow establish its presence in the European market along with strengthening its delivery offerings to Indian and international

customers. AE Automotive Element’s marquee clients include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1s such as BMW Group, Daimler, Magna, Yanfeng Visteon amongst others. Manfred Weissensteiner, CEO, AE Automotive Elements, would continue to hold leadership position after the acquisition, and will serve as the Chief Operating Officer of Allygrow. He said, “Allygrow, which has a global presence and diversified service capabilities, opens a wide range of new opportunities to support our customers globally. We are excited to be a part of this journey.” The acquisition of Ranal will build Allygrow’s competency in manufacturing engineering space. Through its delivery

centres in US (Detroit) and India (Bangalore & Pune), it will benefit Allygrow with multi-location delivery setup, access to local talent, and ready customer-base in Americas, Europe and Asia. Ranal brings expertise of working with OEMs and Tier 1s such as General Motors, Caterpillar, KUKA, Valiant, among others. Rakesh Mahajan, CEO, Ranal said: “Allygrow’s strengths in product development will complement Ranal’s expertise in manufacturing engineering, which definitely is a growing segment. I am sure our team members will have great prospects ahead.” Equirus Capital advised Allygrow on both the deals. For more details visit allygrow.com

Coir Kerala 2016 Generates Rs 250 Crore Buyers from 54 countries interacted with sellers and exhibitors at the buyer-seller meet at Coir Kerala 2016, which is expected to generate business deals and export orders worth more than Rs 250 crore. The meet, a showpiece event of the five-day trade expo on coir and other natural fibres, facilitated one-to-one interactions between some 159 buyers from 54

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countries and 260 registered sellers and exhibitors of an impressive array of coir products, including geotextiles. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri P J Kurien, who inaugurated the programme, described Coir Kerala as a “success story”, which has helped promote and preserve Kerala’s largest cottage industry that provides

livelihood for a large number of families.Besides private sector firms, the meet registered the participation of government undertakings like Foam Mattings India Ltd, Coirfed and the Coir Board, as well as a number of cooperative sector entities. Gopinatha Silva, of Brazilbased Maha Laksmi Imports

Ltd., which regularly imports coir products from Kerala, said, “I am here to explore new opportunities and products. In the global economy, traditional business is down and the eco-business is up. The coir fibre is a big beneficiary of this trend. This is a good event for this new era.”

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Fast and Easy Implementation of Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA Field Devices As a product highlight at the embedded world trade fair in Nuremberg/Germany (23 to 25 February, 2016) Softing presents the next generation of its successful communication module commModule PD (successor to the Fieldbus Kit FBK-2) for the integration of Foundation™ fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA functionality in field devices.

more memory (RAM and ROM). The functionality of the fieldbus controller is implemented in software, which reduces the power consumption (captive) of the module by approximately 25% compared to the FBK-2 solution. In addition, the commModule PD enables automatic assembly (SMD, Surface Mounted Devices), thereby reducing the manufacturing and handling costs significantly.

The commModule PD is the successor of Softing’s proven Fieldbus Kit FBK-2. It doesn’t require special fieldbus or programming knowledge, which makes fieldbus implementation fast and easy, and has an even smaller footprint compared to the FBK-2. The module offers greater flexibility and performance by using a 32 bit microcontroller with significantly

Using this module as part of the commKit FFeasy / PAeasy product replaces the previously required complex development project by a simple and fast implementation approach. By integrating the commModule PD, the bus physics is already prepared for the connection of Foundation fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA. An extensive library of Function and Transducer Blocks is available for immediate

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Fast and Easy Implementation of Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA Field Devices integration eliminating the otherwise necessary software programming. Users do not need special Foundation fieldbus or PROFIBUS PA knowledge and benefit from a rapid time to market.

Softing Industrial Automation is a world leading provider of industrial communication products and technologies for manufacturing and process automation. For more details visit industrial.softing.com

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ESPRIT CAD/CAM Software Unveils Innovative New Website and Branding ESPRIT CAD/CAM SOFTWARE enters a new era with the launch of its new brand identity and corporate website, espritcam.com. The website showcases an elegant new 3D-style logo that updates yet honors the company’s original one.

Marketing and Communication, Cedric Simard. “Thanks to our educational videos, machinists can instantly experience ESPRIT software in action and witness its compatibility with machine tool brands from around the globe.”

Immediate and Immersive Experience

Intuitive and Responsive Design

“Our new website immerses visitors in the software - straight from the homepage,” says ESPRIT’s Director of Global

Built with machinists and ESPRIT customers in mind, the website is available in nine languages and is responsive across multiple platforms and devices. The site

ESPRIT CAD/CAM’s innovative, educational and responsive new website: espritcam.com

ESPRIT product icons on the new homepage. The new ESPRIT 5-axis product page demonstrating ESPRIT’s machine tool compatibilities.

ESPRIT 5-axis customer success stories from various manufacturing industries.

The new interactive ESPRIT 5-axis product page. features clear navigation for visitors in any manufacturing industry. Whatever their needs, machinists can access relevant information based on their industry, their machine tool, or the type of machining operation they want to perform. An educational video showcasing ESPRIT’s compatibility with Mazak machine tools.

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The new website showcases ESPRIT’s capabilities, especially in 5-axis, multitasking, wire EDM, and Swiss-style machining. In addition, product pages highlight ESPRIT’s compatibility with machine tool builders, world-class customer support and factory-certified post processors.

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Intelligent & Efficient pumping solutions from Grundfos for the Automobile industry Grundfos India,one of the leading pump manufacturers in the country, offers advanced pumping solutions developed specifically for the automotive industry.The company has a wide range of products catering to the automotive industry needs right from machining area till assembly line encompassingallthe applicationsfor this industry. These comprehensive range of pumping solutions cater to various applications such as Water supply/Pressure boosting, Wastewater, Water treatment & Disinfection system, Firefighting, Boiler feed, Cooling & Heating, Energy audit, Machine tool, Filtration, Part washer, Chiller, Process water, Surface cleaning & Painting. Being energy efficient and reliable is one of the majordemand from automobile manufacturers. The new plants are introducing energy efficient solutions that support in minimising production cost and reduce carbon emissions in the manufacturing process. There is a need to adopt and engage in an array of energy-saving activities in manufacturing vehicles. Grundfos offerings consist of a wide range of innovative pump solutions that can enhance the energy efficiency drive in the manufacturing plant. The advanced E-solutions programme from Grundfos can

help inoptimizing processes and reduce energy consumption upto 50% for some applications. Commenting on the Grundfos’ pump offering for the automotive industry, Shankar Rajaram, Head – Industry (North & South), Grundfos India said, “There is a significant increase in costs due to energy intake in the area of vehicle production every year. Our expert solutions and products are accurate, reliable and energy efficient which can assist the automobile companies to drive in a greener future.” Grundfos is recognised for its customised solution offerings and its comprehensive range of products that caters to various industrial requirements. Automobile Giants like Tata Motors, Renault Nissan alliance have implemented the technologically advanced Grundfos pumps at their state-of-the-art manufacturing plants. Grundfos has over 15 products in this range. Some of the key USPs and benefits of the pumps are highlighted below: • The horizontal multistage Centrifugal Modular pump (CEM) is compact in design and can be used to make multiple configurations. Has a wide performance range and is highly reliable. • The CR pump range is an elementary pump which is utilized in almost any industrial solution.

“There is a significant increase in costs due to energy intake in the area of vehicle production every year. Our expert solutions and products are accurate, reliable and energy efficient which can assist the automobile companies to drive in a greener future.”

Shankar Rajaram Head – Industry (North & South) Grundfos India

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Energy efficiency and greater performance define this pump. • NB/NK pumps are designed and built for industrial applications and come with a variety of carefully considered technical features. The ISO-certified stainless steel variants make it attractive to a broader audience. Unhindered liquid flow, no leakage and better corrosion resistance are the key advantages.

highlight feature. • Machine Tool pumps are Immersible pumps that are based on a combination of superior materials and state-of-the-art technology and aims for maximum efficiency, reliability and ease of service. • Oxiperm DTS is easily installable andapt for water treatment. It is a highly efficient, compact chlorine dioxidepreparation solution used for disinfection applications incooling systems and warm water cycles.

• SEG pumps are developed to ensure no clogging and minimize downtime costs while maintaining performance. Effective Grinder • Hydro Booster pumps built on system and unique clamp the world’s number one multistage connection are the key benefits. centrifugal pumpshandle the most difficult boosting jobs with ease and • SE pumps aretechnically accuracy. Itis highly efficient and advanced pumps with efficient single-channel or Vortex impellers service-friendly and can be used wherever additional pressure is which reduces the hazard of required. clogging. The value offered ismaximum up-time and low operating costs.

• MTB pumps are specially designed for the transport of fluids • MTH, MTS & MTR range pumps with ingredients of machining chips and abrasive particles. Suitable for are vertical single multistage long and trouble-free operation. centrifugal pumps created for pumping of cooling lubricants For more details visit for machine tools and similar www.grundfos.in application. Flexible length is a

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NORD 4.0 READY: Drive Technology for Automated Production in the age of IIoT Machine and plant designs that live up to the German “Industrie 4.0” framework and the similar concept of the “Industrial Internet of Things” require smart drive technology with high flexibility and functionality. The drives must be seamlessly integrated into communication networks, ensure efficient data processing, and support modular, decentralized control concepts. Launching the label “NORD 4.0 READY”, German manufacturer NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides scalable electrical drive systems and software to cover the full spectrum of tasks, from simple actuators to complex networked systems. Low-maintenance, versatile distributed drive controllers ranging up to 22 kW are available for synchronous and induction motors, covering a

large percentage of industrial applications. Featuring powerful processors plus an onboard PLC, the frequency inverters can handle complex control processes, autonomously respond to process conditions and even resolve malfunctions. The inverter PLC processes data from connected sensors and actuators and supplies highquality drive and applicationrelated data to the control room and other network nodes. Drive units can form groups for certain tasks, for instance to synchronize speed or positions. Pre-defined parameter sets for hundreds of commonly required functions including the PLCopen motion control modules facilitate application development. As a full-scale drive systems provider, NORD manufactures inverters as well as motors and gear

Intelligent drive systems autonomously control simple as well as complex applications and supply high-quality data to higher-level control systems

units. Around the world, the manufacturer offers to supply drive systems for entire plants assembled and parameterized ready for use, with standardized plug-in

cable connections (1 x power, 1 x data) for time-saving commissioning. For more details visit www.nord.com

Dot-Peen marking system integrated to an automated ABB module ABB Robotics is a world leading Robotics Company that supplies industrial robots, modular automation solutions, and related services. The company has delivered more than 250,000 robots worldwide, of which more than 40,000 are for applications related to the machine-tool industry. ABB’s robots, solutions, and

services help manufacturers improve productivity, product quality, and worker’s safety. Their deep-rooted history in developing machine-tool applications means their robotic solutions provide a fast return on investment, greater flexibility, and increased uptime for their customers. Innovation is their priority, and many of the technologies that drive modern society were pioneered by ABB. ABB sets new standards for flexible automation of machine-tools. Their recently launched FlexMT, a flexible robotic solution,

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increases machine-tool utilisation by as much as 60% while simultaneously reducing labour costs. Conceptualised by SVIA (a Swedishbased integrator) specifically for ABB, FlexMT can handle both small batches and large volume production. SIC Marking’s i53 integrated head has been selected by SVIA as a supplemen¬tal option for the FlexMT. SIC’s Swedish partner, DANKAB, played an essential role in the product selec¬tion process. The e10r i53 is now a reference for integrators that are seeking to implement marking and traceability functions.

Among other notable features, SIC’s i53 was chosen primarily for its compact design, reduced cycle time, and robust body. ABB particularly appreciated the “plug ‘n play” functionality of the e10 controller. For more details write to Purshotam Co Pvt Ltd, 8 Lyons Range, 1st Floor Post Box # 2005, Kolkata 700001 Tel: +91 33 22 43 49 41 Email: sales@purshotam. com Web: www.sic-marking.com

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TrelleborgVibracoustic at Auto Expo India TrelleborgVibracoustic presents a broad product portfolio at Auto Expo Components New Delhi. Enhanced materials, product design, process and testing technologies enable the company to introduce new technologies for the Indian market. TrelleborgVibracoustic products, such as engine mounts, chassis mounts, as well as isolators and dampers, help to increase comfort, safety and durability and contribute to light-weight and costefficient powertrain and chassis systems. In the field of engine mount systems, the company will present semi-active hydro mounts, modular designs, and light-weight solutions using aluminium and plastic instead of metal. One example are engine mounts with a thermoplastic housing. In comparison to steel, they are 40% lighter with respect to same technical specifications. In addition, the company showcases innovative antivibration solutions for chassis systems such as light-weight solutions made of aluminium or plastic, hydro bushes, dualrubber bushes or dual-path strut mounts. They protect the vehicle from the sudden shock input caused by driving over bumps, obstacles and pot-holes. With dual-path strut mounts, two force paths can be tuned separately. They perform a damping function and are essential for vehicle stability and road holding. The strut mount and spring seat also help isolating noises such as road noise. The rubber preload is reduced and a smaller design becomes possible. In addition,

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the rubber can be made quite soft for good isolation of damper vibrations. In many cases, the top-mount housing can also be used for the reinforcement of the body structure. TrelleborgVibracoustic, the global leader in automotive vibration control technology, also aims at building a market leading position in India. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to meet the demands of the local market, our Indian operations are equipped with complete engineering facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; allowing to adapt global technologies to Indian conditions, and to develop products meeting specific local requirements. We have been working on the standardization of our rubber compounds and machinery. With an excellent product quality and cost structure, we can offer tailor-made solutions to our local and global customersâ&#x20AC;? says MadhurAneja, President TrelleborgVibracoustic, Region India. With approximately 1.000 dedicated employees, TrelleborgVibracoustic operates two sites in India: Chandigarh (Mohali) and Noida, both with engineering and manufacturing capacities for engine and chassis mounts, isolators and dampers as well as commercial vehicle air springs. Customers in India include all major local and global automotive and commercial vehicle OEM and Tier 1 suppliers.

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THE LAST LEAF Dear Readers, The new year has begun with a good monsoon in 2016 after two back-to-back droughts, indicating that we should achieve 7.3% growth in 2016. Almost all of that will come from the consumer sector supported by a rural recovery, a big public sector pay hike, and lower interest rates. Prime Minister Modi spelt out his elaborate vision for a gung-ho India at the recent The Economic Times Global Business Summit. Listing out the many successes of his government, he said he will continue to strive and give more opportunities to all Indians. His motto, he said, is to transform the life of every Indian through reforms. While promising to improve governance and rationalise subsidies, the Prime Minister said a big achievement of his government was to end high-level corruption. For the last four quarters, India has been the fastest growing large economy in the world. In 2014-15, India contributed 7.4% of global GDP in purchasing power terms. But it contributed 12.5% of global growth. Thus, its contribution to growth is 68% higher than its share of the global economy. FDI in India has increased by 39% in the last 18 months, at a time when global FDI has fallen. He also highlighted the fact that India had taken the lead in launching an international solar alliance, involving 121 countries falling between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. This initiative will help many developing countries, from Africa to South America, to take advantage of developments in renewable energy around the world. Huawei, Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest telecom devices company, has set its eyes on India. Companies such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are already banking on the Indian market for the next phase of growth, as the country looks set to overtake the US and emerge as the second-biggest smartphone market. The Union Budget last year had given an excise benefit of nearly 12% to those making locally and this has prompted companies to make in India, in line with the Modi governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitch to boost local manufacturing. Meanwhile, France will help modernise Ambala and Ludhiana railway stations and its top company Alstom will manufacture 800 electric locomotives of horse power double than the existing ones in India, involving foreign investment of Rs 1300 crore, according to agreements signed last month. The plant will be set up in partnership with Indian Railways, at Madhepura in Bihar. One of the thought that emerged at the recently held World Economic Forum in Davos, was that the rapid emergence of new technologies like 3D Printing, smart robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI), would alter the face of manufacturing and Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts to do another China will have to take this emerging challenge of the Fourth Industrial Revolution into account. The Fourth Industrial Revolution can bring prosperity and transformation to villages, thereby improving living standards, through use of advanced technology like 3D printing and use of satellites in agriculture. (Courtesy: theeconomictimes.com) We need your input on any industry news, views and any observation about the industry around you. Your feedback will be useful to us to better inform our readers about a better tomorrow. Till then, Happy Technology ! Manoj Kabre Member, Editorial Advisory Board

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Pressure Range

Capacity

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Sr No

M3/Min

CFM

Bar

Lubricated SCREW Compressor

0.23 to 43.70

8 to 1545

8 to 13

Oil Free SCREW Compressor

5.30 to 51.40

187 to 1815

8 to 10

Lubricated PISTON Compressor

.125 to 6.20

4.5 to 219

8 to 40

Oil Free PISTON Compressor

.156 to 1.30

6 to 45

8 to 40

BOGE FLEXPET

1.55 to 17.9

54 to 634

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